Wednesday, June 20, 2007

WIP Wednesday

My main works-in-progress these last few days have consisted of the finishing touches for my mom's retirement party. Who am I kidding - finishing touches? I should say beginning touches! I'm hosting it at my house on Sunday, so at least I have 3 more days to prepare. For some reason I thought it would be a great idea to do handmade decorations. My ideas are always perfect in theory (and in my middle-of-the-night brainstorming sessions) but somewhere between my brain and the sewing machine reality hits - usually in the form of two little people screeching, smacking each other, and wanting to be fed. Eh, they can feed themselves, right?


I found this great vinyl outdoor tablecloth and thought it would make some nice little seat covers for my patio set - and it just so happended that Target also carries all the matching party supplies - string lights, plates, napkins, you name it!


We've been working on our landscaping over the last week or so and I am so enjoying the new flowers on the back deck. Add a few little lanterns, some brightly colored pots and some wind chimes and we're ready to party!


I think my favorite part so far is this sweet little bunting made from 30's-inspired fabrics. I'm really going for a old-fashioned look and this will bring it all together. Oh! I just thought of another perfect little touch - my grandmother's white milk glass filled with fresh flowers! Is that going to be precious?!


Another bonus - an enormous pile of scraps.....oh, scraps - how I love you.








6 comments:

  1. Oh, Steph! I just know the party is going to be fabulous! Your mom's day will be truly special. :)

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  2. Oh my LORD. The precious. I can't take it! You have the BEST ideas. Oh please, oh PLEASE tell us you will post pics of the party and how it turned out!

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  3. HOw exciting. Loved the pictures....and ummmm what is a bunting? Sorry....just dont' know. LOL

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  4. Corey, you'll just have to wait and see. ;)

    Thanks for the sweet words, girls.

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  5. What gorgeous ideas! I hope all goes well tomorrow, and I can't wait to hear about it!

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  6. Stephanie you have such great ideas! You are so talented and creative! You MUST post pix of your mom's party!!

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