Isn't It Lovely

Look at the lovely photos Bella Gala sent me.

Thank you Gretchen for being so gracious and generous with the images.

Fall Harvest

Here's an idea for a fall party. Cupcakes as apples, mums and fallen leaves.

To carry the theme into the flavors, try apple spice with caramel buttercream. Yum!

Wine Stomp and Pottery

I gave myself a mini vacation this weekend. Headed north to Miltona(for the cabin) and Alexandria for The Grape Stomp and Wine estival at Carlos Creek Winery.

My Uncle was displaying his Bending Pines Pottery(sorry, no website yet) as well as the coloring books he illustrated. My aunt's friend, Cindy Krone was also displaying her wares-gorgeous dried flower arrangements in pots(Kenny's of course), old suitcases, metal bins, you name it.

It was a nice getaway, the view was gorgeous, and I came back refreshed.

I'm In!

I have been accepted into Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book. Yeah!

Best of Saint Paul 2009......or not

I was excited, I made phone calls..."I've won an award!"

Or not.

It was a scheme to get money, a lot of money, for the honor of displaying a wall plaque or desk display.

Sighhhhh.......

Max and Sadie turn 7!

My niece and nephew turned 7 this weekend. The party was great. 50 guests, 22 of them kids, a big bouncy castle(I'm sure there's a better name for it, but you get the idea-kids bouncing and jumping and laughing, etc.)

Auntie Cookie(that's me, they have no clue who Jessica is!), got some happy squeals from Max and Sadie as she brought the cake in!

Amy and Mike

The reception, a gorgeous combination of pink and green, was held at the North Oaks home of Amy's parents. Amy and Mike carried the sophistication to the cake, by recreating the invitation and menu detail. Stunning!