From This To That: Mikado Made-Up
It takes a lot to look beautiful – especially for the stage. I took some extra pictures in the dressing room today to share the full experience of what it’s like to get ready for a professional show. Even as a chorus member, you still need full makeup! First, you need to get your hair…
From This To That: Mikado Made-Up - continue readingA More Modern Mikado…
We had a great opening night for Gilbert and Sullivan’s the Mikado. A standing ovation, lots of crazy fun, and a pretty amazing show. You know you want to see it. Click here for our review in the Modesto Bee, and here to see the Facebook invite, and spread the word!
A More Modern Mikado… - continue readingA Pet’s Tail…
If you asked my family, 2011 was not a year for pets. Our two cats (19 and 14) and our beloved dog Aimee (14) passed, I lost three kittens to various diseases and accidents, and then Mama Cat ran away in October, never to be seen again. I had a panic attack this morning when we realized…
A Pet’s Tail… - continue readingNew Years, New Adventures
Whew. Riveting, depressing, hard, invigorating, stimulating, intriguing, painful, exciting, disappointing…every emotion and adjective could be used to describe my year in 2011. So many blessings and so many heart-aches; it’s difficult to know where I stand emotionally sometimes. But God is good, and already has showed me a little miracle this New Years Day. It’s…
New Years, New Adventures - continue readingHoliday-Hungry
Why hello Fall. Better late than never! Our bedroom windows are officially closed for the season. Pull out the tacky sweaters! This chilly weather means…the holidays are right around the corner! There are certain things I do every year to get in the holiday spirit. From food to decor, my holidays will be a kind of…
Holiday-Hungry - continue readingFall-ing for Weddings
I’m. So. Excited. Yes, it’s true: I’m making my very first wedding invitations! My cousin Ashley is getting married in March, and has graciously asked me to play this vital role in her wedding plans. I’m super inspired by her themes and color choices: vintage, dirty olive green, brown, cream, antique birdcages, moss and tree bark.…
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Fall-ing for Flowers
Potted some fall flowers over vacay this week. Mums, snapdragons, and pansies. Let’s see how they do!
Fall-ing for Flowers - continue readingPhoto Challenge: Day 28
Day 28: A photo that incorporates motion Please visit S&BB, where Shelly took this amazing “photo that incorporates motion.” Better than any pic I could take. <3
Photo Challenge: Day 28 - continue readingCards By Lauren
The holidays are approaching!!! Add a personal touch to your traditional holiday cards! Choose from a variety of themes, colors, and patterns! Custom-made to fit every family and budget! All cards hand-made and personalized! Click here to view some sample holiday cards from last year. Send me an email or message me on Facebook to…
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