eat, drink, laugh, chatter and create art...

...that's a succinct way of summarizing our jam packed, filled to the brim, Heirloom Boutique Event/Workshop on Saturday.

It was a totally fabulous day.

When I said that we would descend upon Patty's home, that is quite literally the truth.  And, when I said that Patty opened up her home to us, that, too, was totally the truth.  The entire upstairs was for us to use to create...plus, there were a couple of bathrooms and a couple of bedrooms (in case anyone needed a little power nap :))!  We ended up gathering for food and conversation downstairs and spread out in the living room, family room, dining room and breakfast nook...like I said, pretty much the whole house!  Patty and Craig were fabulous as host and hostess and I so totally appreciated their enthusiasm, their hard work and how they created such an inspirational setting for us.

I usually try to include a little something for each of the girls as my way of saying thanks for being there.  This time, I created cupcakes and teacup and saucer pedestals for each of them.  Here's a sampling of part of the table that Patty and I put together. 

Grins abounded as I handed out each cupcake--here's Tiffanie sporting a huge grin and Shari in the background--the price of getting the cupcake was to share something unique about yourself that people may not know...some fun stories came out of that!

Event attendees have their kits packaged in special packaging...it's so much fun scouring my sources to find just the right piece for that particular kit.  Here's the kit presentation this time.

It was a rusty trunk filled with all of the little goodies needed to build the project...and it had the whole group oooohhhing and aaaahhhhhing...it was really like Christmas when they opened their trunks...LOVED it!

A huge thanks goes to Sharon Margiotta for being our event photographer.  I really appreciate how she captured all of the nuances of the day!  When I saw her blog post, I had to chuckle...we definitely were on the same track when it came to picking photos to post!

I had to chuckle when I saw this one of Annette...she definitely looks like she's ready for a GREAT time!

Patty had some amazing food prepared for us...all beautifully displayed...almost too pretty to eat (although that seriously didn't stop us!).

Check out the menu...displayed for us on an easel...how clever!

There was a waxing session in the afternoon (Pam and Karen).

And, of course, some sewing...(Roxanne and Karen are concentrating for sure) how else are you going to get prom dress ruffles?????

There was laughter aplenty...here's Cricket with a big grin...

There was plenty of conversation...Earleen is deep into a story...Sherry, Annette, Pam and I are intently listening!

Our hostess, Patty, who kept us supplied with a constant stream of amazing food!

Afternoon dessert...those potted trees?  They are red velvet cake balls, dipped in frosting, threaded with a lollipop stick and inserted into a styrofoam ball...what a fabulous presentation!

One of the things that I love about this day is that we all glean inspiration from so many things...the project, the presentation of the food, the food itself, and from each other.

Sharon is sending me more pix...and I want to post more of the girls who attended...so, be on the lookout.

Again, my thanks to Patty for being a wonderful hostess, to Sharon for capturing the event, and each and every person who attended for making it such an amazing day.

December 4th is just around the corner!  

   

Comments

[Judy]

WOW! Looks like you had a lovely time! I'll have to take on a 2nd (or is it 3rd? ;) job so I can participate someday! *hugs* Good job Carol (and friends)

[CeCe]

Looks like " The Fall Event " to attend in the East Valley -
You are a masterpeice of talent -
And those cases holding the kit - Oh MY !
And those adorable cupcakes --- You need to offer the directions for $$ !
Love them !

[peggy forma]

carol
it was all i expected to see and more. what a lucky group of women. the creativity, warmth and love was apparent in every picture. you deserve many accolades.
hugs and more
peggy

[Cricket]

I had an amazing time Carol! I am still going over every moment in my head and am so inspired to create!! Thanks to Peggy and her hubby for allowing us to use their home and for the amazing food!!

Shari and I spent the next day finishing off her book and it is truly amazing!! Thanks again for everything, I loved seeing you and can't wait for December!!

Blessings,

[sherry]

Carol
Many thanks for the most amazing day spent creating. It was such fun for this newbie

[Grace]

Hi Carol. What a wonderful workshop. You are so wonderful. The food and women and project was fabulous. I love all the beauty and warmth that surounds your workshops/classes. Looking forward to seeing you at Peggy's! Grace xoxox

[Laurie]

LOVE those cupcakes!!! Please share the instructions.