Turquoise to Super Bowl ~

Since my sister's shower was Saturday and Super Bowl was Sunday, I decided to work with what I already had. Who says you can't do footballs and crystals together? (well my husband was one!)

So I took down the turquoise and up went the gold and black - Way to go Saints!

And I added some footballs and words go hang with the "not-so-football-crystals"

 I picked up this platter at the Party Store and decided it made a better decoration than serving piece.

And who can pass up a football napkin - I mean come on?

 

And my darling hubby put together a couple of games for the fans to play.

 

And after eating all of the healthy yummy football food, we continued down that path with dessert! And yes, I made more cupcakes - when in doubt, make cupcakes!

Congrats to the Saints!

 

Turquoise Shower ~

This past weekend we threw a shower for my sister at my house. Her primary color for her upcoming ceremony is turquoise, so off I went! Give the dog a bone right? Although I am happy to say, that for the decorating, all that I actually went out and bought were the balloons - not bad.

You might be asking yourself "What is that hanging over the counter?" Well it is indeed a stick...straight from my backyard. 

My neighbors might think I have lost my mind, but I dug around to find just the right one - size actually does matter here - and I attached it with a few "S" hooks. 

Then I started hanging lanterns, crystals, ribbon and a few words for the happy couple. 

And for the dessert - we made cupcakes and displayed them on a cake stand that was actually one of their gifts - just putting it to good use!

 Here is one of my latest cake stands made from a plate and candle holder 

I love the large sprinkles on top - they seemed to almost shimmer. 

 

And of course no party is complete without the amazing cake cookies...

And a few other little details...

And tomorrow I will show you how I switched from Shower to Super Bowl!

Linked to:

Celebration Inspiration at Under the Table and Dreaming

And We Have a Winner ~

Thanks to Random.org we have a winner! (insert drum roll here)...

Stephanie from Cartoon Lovin' Momma and The Grant's Giveaways and Sweeps.

I will be contacting you right away for your address. Thank you everyone for entering! And thank you to CSN for providing such a lovely gift for the giveaway.

 

Giveaway Ends Tomorrow ~

Just a reminder, my giveaway ends Sunday. If you haven't entered and would like to, make sure to leave a comment on the Giveaway post. I just love this cake stand - I think I am going to have to get one myself! I hope you are all enjoying this wonderful Saturday.

 

Touchdown & A Couple Awards ~

I don't know about you, but I am looking forward to Super Bowl Sunday - I mean, who can say "no" to good food, friends and football!

 evite.com

Martha Stewart

Hostess with the Mostess

Do you decorate for Super Bowl? I like to just gather up all of the footballs in the house - maybe clean them off first - and display them with all the completely unhealthy yummy appetizers.

I want to thank Sunshine's Design and Veronica at Everyday Kings for recently awarding me the Sunshine Award! And RM at A Day in the Life for nominating me for the Kreativ Blogger Award.  I always love to receive awards from fellow bloggers - thank you ladies for making me smile!

May you all have wonderful weekend!

Key to My Heart ~

I had a few items laying around the house and decided to make a little Valentine's Day display. 

 I picked this book up at Goodwill for $2. It is from 1912!

I had these keys...

Decided to make a tag...

And throw it all together on top of a little mirror...

 

I just love how it all came together! 

 

 

Don't forget to enter my giveaway!

I linked to DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land.

And Get Your Craft On over at Today's Creative Blog.

 

My Birthday and a Giveaway!

Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time.  ~Jean Paul Richter

image from Bakerella

Today is my Birthday and I am celebrating with a Giveaway! Recently CSN contacted me with an opportunity for a great giveaway. And this is a good one - I must say I wanted to keep it for myself! I can just see it stacked with cookies & candy, displaying yummy cheeses or even sitting next to my stove with my oils and spices.

This footed pedestal is made of stoneware and is 5.5" x 12" x 12". You can go here to get more info.

 So, how could this end up in your mailbox you ask?

Here are the rules:
Just leave me a comment on this post - it is that easy (please make sure if you don't have a blog to leave me your email). AND you can do either or both of the following for additional entries:

***Giveaway Closed***

* Become a follower and let me know in a separate comment

(if you are a follower, and you would like to be entered, let me know)!

* Post about this giveaway on your blog, link back here and leave a separate comment.

That is up to three entries! The giveaway will run through Sunday, February 7, 2010 (midnight) and the winner will be announced Monday February 8, 2010!

Good Luck!