PeaceLove+Cupcakes

Craziness

This past week has been a bunch of craziness.  Some of the craziness I will leave unmentioned, but...Friday night mom + I decided to go to Jackson.  We visited + spent the night @ my brothers house.  The next morning I wanted to go antiquing to look for vintage buttons :]  I found a lot!!!  Some were in bags, some were in jars + one was in a case (special button, haha).  Emmie (my niece) + my mom went with me.  Then we met Kim (my sis-in-law) + Dylan (my nephew) for lunch.  We decided to take my Grandma lunch + visit with her.  She looked very sick + wasn't acting like herself.  Mom decided to take her to the hospital.  After a few nights in the hospital + lots of worrying, we found out it was a mini stroke.  She is feeling better now + hopefully all will be well.  Here are some pics of the buttons:

       

When I got home I sorted through them, threw away the ones I didn't want, gave the ones I wanted a bath + took them outside to sun bathe (haha).  Mom + I picked out our favorites, that's always fun :] 

We are having a Grand Opening @ Chuck Hutton Toyota (where I work) on April 23, so that has been keeping me busy.  Here's the idea for the invitations: 

This will be underneath + then the invite writing will be on top on see-through vellum (the logos will be embossed).

On another note...    Mike got here yesterday!!!  I was so excited!!!  It's been too long since we last saw each other.  His mom sent me a really sweet Spring package.  Should be a fun rest of the week + weekend.  Today at lunch we are going to go to Bronte + then to the African Violet Show @ the Memphis Botanic Garden.  Tonight we are getting couples massages + I'm cooking dinner + watching the Memphis game!  GO TIGERS!!!

New Watercolor Pan Palette Box + List: Art supplies to try

mmm...this makes me happy :]  I have been wanting something like this ever since I saw the W&N Bijou Box.  They are super expensive, so people even make their own.  I found a larger version without the included watercolor pans at ASW.  I finally took some pictures of it:

 

 

 

I just need to get some Winsor & Newton Artist Watercolors- Half Pans to go in it.  That will be fun- collecting the colors I want.

LIST:  Art Supplies I want to try:

• 300 lb.  Fabriano Paper
• sz 12 or 14 Jackson's Schmincke brushes
• Lyra holder (can  hold your neocolor crayons)
• Prismacolor Col-erase pencils

Here's where I found a lot of these supplies ideas.

List: Reasons I Love Spring

Happy First Day of Spring!!!

• daffodils

   (O!Rachew!)

• warm weather
• easter eggs + easter egg hunts
• tulips blooming
• red bud trees
• afican violet show at memphis botanic garden (I've been for the past few years + have quite a collection :])
• summer/vacation shopping (Jcrew is always a fun place to do this)
• pastel colors
• easter basket grass, haha
• breaking out the flip flops (I love my flip flops!!!)
• pinwheels
• rainboots + jackets
• new season= new creative ideas
• enjoying being outside (except for my spring allergies)
• more sunlight after work
• putting shorts on for the first time since summer

Old Navy has the most comfy drawstring shorts every spring!!!

• feeling fresh (something about spring feels fresh + crisp)
• green grass starting to show
• beautiful colors in nature

And so...much more

Lunch date...

Since I've been working at the new location, I haven't had lunch with my mom.  We decided to go to Bronte' (cafe in Davis Kidd Bookstore) for lunch.  I picked up a magazine.  They didn't have my fav. art magazine (hi-fructose) out yet though.  Then we went to the mall.  We both tried on the new victoria secret perfect one bra.  If you tried it on you got $5 off...so...we both got one :]  Very comfy.  I got the minty green color!

 

Then we stopped in the Godiva store + I had the best chocolate ever :]  For some reason I have been craving lemon.  Introducing Lemon Chiffon...haha...A light, refreshing lemon creme swirled into a velvety dark chocolate within a white chocolate shell.  Heaven.

 

My mom had to go to the Dior counter to get something + I have been wanting to smell the new Miss Dior Cherie L'eau (ooo...ahh...the pretty mint green) :

 

The lady at the counter took forever, so we got free samples :]  score!!!  It smells so good!!! 

A new side of Miss Dior Chérie you've never seen before—light-hearted, fresh, energetic and, as always, irresistibly charming. Miss Dior Chérie L'eau. A classic gourmand blend, confident, charming and filled with enchanting surprises: strawberry leaves, pink jasmine, caramelized popcorn, strawberry sorbet, patchouli and more.

List: Reasons I am Lucky

Happy St.  Patrick's Day!

1. I found the love of my life, who is making all my dreams come true.
2. I have a job that I enjoy (most of the time) making good money + with family. 
3. I am truly happy + have every reason to be.
4. I live in a beautiful condo (that I own), in a great neighborhood + have made lots of friends (one bestie).
5. It is a beautiful day.
6. I woke up to the most beautiful song + voice.
7. I know who I am + I'm proud of that.
8. I find beauty in everyday things.
9. I get to snuggle with the sweetest dog- Vera.
10. I I have Reese's pieces Peanut Butter Pastel Eggs in my office, hehe.

There's many others...but that's just a few for you think about why u are lucky???

Reminisce

A few weekends ago my mom + I went to Jackson, TN to visit my grandparents.  We went in their attic +  I found a painting of Nannie's (my great-granmother) that I wanted.  I am a lot like my Nannie; She loved to paint, play the piano, tea parties, knit/crochet/needlepoint (I can barely knit, I like to sew though).  I loved my Nannie + hanging out at her cool house on lovers lane :]

 

It reminds me of Giorgio Morandi:

Here is another one of her paintings in my kitchen:

 

I also just got around to taking a pic of the (really quick) sketch I did of Mike:

Last weekend Dad + I went to the Memphis vs. Tulane game (we won, of course, haha). 

Here's a video + pic:

Rascall Flatts Bob That Head Tour 2009 with Jessica Simpson

Ok...for those of you who didn't know...I used to be obssesed with Jessica Simpson...I still really like her...AND I have always wanted to see her, haha.  So...last night my mom + I went to the concert @ the Fed-Ex Forum. 

 

I haven't listened to Jessie's new album, but I really enjoyed her part of the show.  I can't say so much for Rascall Flatts.  They were ok, the singer is really whiney, haha.  I only like a few of their songs (the romantic, sappy ones [go figure]).   

 

We had really good seats.  We were 3rd row to the left of the stage.  Rascall Flatts stage was a runway that went around the whole floor of the forum.