Hi there friends!? Finally I am starting to be on the mend, I am not quite 100% but feel like I am almost there, guess all that rest paid off!? As I periodically do I come up with these random posts. A little of this and a bit of that, a great way to share on a host of different subjects. Having been sick this last week threw me for a loop but allowed for a lot of down time (yes there is too much of a good thing:) movie watching, book reading, and of course plenty of sleep!
I am going on a girls trip tomorrow and will be back on Saturday and yes will be sure to take some pictures to share as you know I always do. So this post will be it until then, it is a long post so consider it plenty to read and take in over the next four days:) Kind of like a few posts crammed into one!? I included at the bottom a few links to some posts that rank as my all time personal favorites from last year and thought I would include them just in case you haven’t seen them. Enjoy…..
This is very picture heavy, so sit back relax, pour yourself a cocktail or an extra cup of coffee, depending on what time you are reading this:)
MY NEWEST TOLE PIECES COMING OUT OF PRODUCTION! Sooo excited over my newest pieces, getting in a bunch of planters, umbrella stands and a few more caddies. Take a look at all the beauty as they are being handpainted, I so love my line, every piece is like a little jewel:) They should be here within about 30-45 days and of course I will keep you posted.
THE MOST GORGEOUS BRIDAL SHOWER…. A few highlights from the bridal shower my dear friend threw for her daughter, literally it was more like a mini wedding:) The flowers were just “beyond” and I loved that many of the blue and white pieces used as centerpieces were from my shop! The luncheon spread was fit for a princess as was this cake-
I AM CRASHING PATRICIA ALTSCHULS DERBY PARTY NEXT YEAR. Anyone with me….love her TV personality and just look at her super elegant Derby party, the devils in the details! (photos courtesy of NY Post)
THIS AMAZING CREATION FOR THE METS NEWEST EXHIBITION. How about this incredible porcelain creation, if i didn’t know better I would swear this was created just for me! Created for the current exhibition at The Met, China: Through the Looking Glass.
OLD MOVIES. With my being sick, it meant plenty of time lying around like a wet noodle not doing much but did get to watch some movies that I have seen probably at least a dozen times, but somehow they never get old! Amazing isn’t it how that is, here are some of the oldies but goodies I had great pleasure in watching…..
ON THE SUBJECT OF BOOKS.? It was nice I must admit to have some much needed downtime to finish a book and start a new one, which I am very excited to tell you about!
?I am about half way through My Sweet Carolina and loving it!? It is such a wonderful, heartwarming story that really draws you in and the best part is it’s by a friend/fellow blogger, darling Kristy Harvey.
I am so proud of her and the buzz is deservedly mighty loud on her debut novel. The characters are rich and engaging and I found myself immediately connecting to them, I am bringing it with me on my trip to finish and cannot wait…..absolutely recommend it!? Click here to order it.
To sweeten the deal of getting a fabulous new novel, here is a limited time offer Kristy is offering…way too good to pass up!
Purchase Dear Carolina?between May 5 and May 10 (pre-orders count too!) and send?proof of purchase of to [email protected] (Pictures are fine ? and if you buy at a signing just email me!) to be entered to win a $1,000 Shop Design Chic Shopping Spree! And you?ll also get the Dear Carolina Companion Cookbook and fun printable quotes just for entering!
BEAUTIFUL HYDRANGEAS. Got in the prettiest quality hydrangeas, so excited about these as they look and even feel real! I will be doing a promo on them next week so stay tuned. I immediately put my own personal order to good use. I have found with really good quality hydrangeas,? when you have a plant that is on its way out, you can “fill in” with a few stems and you will be amazed how it brings the plant back to life!
You know I love my white but must say these green/purple ones stole my heart…
MY GORGEOUS MONOGRAM NAPKINS! Only downside to carrying monogrammed napkins is literally every time I get an order in I love them so much I am tempted to order a duplicate set for myself…….bad idea:) I have way more monogrammed napkins than I know what to do with!
When we moved 3 years ago (crazy its been that long) I had a box filled with them and there had been water damage and they mildewed, I was sooooo upset but made up for it:) So here’s a look at some gorgeous recent orders…..
To anyone who is considering these, June 10th will be the last day to place orders until sometime in August, the workroom is closing for 2 months (mid June through early Aug)
A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE NOTEBOOK. How incredibly pretty is this? Artist extraordinaire Patricia of PVE,? is selling these darling little notebooks for the purse, they are the perfect size and perfect price! I am constantly writing/making notes and am always writing them on backs of receipts or checkbooks, no method to that madness!
A MUST TRY RECIPE. A friend of mine was hosting a ladies breakfast meeting for her golf club and was very nervous (she admits shes not much of a homemaker) so she was asking me to help her with the menu.? Amongst other “user friendly” ideas, I told her about having seen these mini quiche toast cups and though I hadn’t tried the recipe yet,? suspected they were really good not to mention quite cute!
So she decided to give it a go and said they were the biggest hit, everyone loved that they were bitesize (think portion control) and easy to eat. She had multiple requests for recipes, I will most certainly be trying myself soon! Click here for recepe/how to…
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HUM. The Met Gala, one of the biggest fashion events of the year if not the biggest. All eyes are on the attendees and all I can say is there is a boatload of people who need to fire their stylists pronto as in this morning! I imagined me walking out in one of these getups and my families expression, it would range from delirious laughter (my boys) to sheer horror (my husband) ending with a unanimous decision to have me see a shrink immediately:)
I mean, yes of course I get that fashion is highly subjective, a personal choice and a way of expressing myself. I will even go so far as to say it is an extension or art and accept it but these to me,? are nothing short of a disaster, just my honest opinion. Would love to know what your thoughts and I start with a few winners that redeemed the name of the Met Gala!
Let’s start with my winning pick of the night, Emily Blunt nailed it….just magnificent!
A few close runner ups…
And this is when things went downhill and at breakneck speed…no narration necessary, think the pictures speak volumes
The theme was “China: Through the Looking Glass”. Perhaps next year should be a sequel, “The Emperor needs new clothes” lol couldn’t resist:)
On a sidenote, this newest exhibit runs May 7-Aug 16th. I will be going in a few weeks as it looks to be quite amazing. Click here for more info.
So that’s a wrap! If you got through this in one sitting, kudos to you:) I will be back on Saturday, wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. Thanks for stopping in, if you want to follow me on Instagram (click here to follow) I will likely be posting here and there. Until next time….
Thank you so much for your kind word about Dear Carolina. I am one proud Mom and am so grateful for the support of this amazing blogging community?you are all the best!! The shower is fabulous?love the cookies, and this Southerner is a big fan of Southern Charm?my guilty pleaure!! So glad you are feeling better and hope you have a wonderful trip, Tina!
Anne Hathaway’s gown wasn’t that bad, or maybe it was just the juxtaposition of the ghastly get-ups before and after her photo that made it seem not so bad.
Tina, I’m so sorry to hear you’ve not been feeling well .. glad you are recovering and able to join your friends on a girls trip. Such a fun post and that Bridal Shower looked incredible! Have fun and safe travels:)
Tina, glad to hear you are feeling better. I couldn’t agree more about the Met Ball. The last few years have been less than stellar, but I was following the Instagram feed last night and actually had to stop looking at it, I found it so awful. The “fashion” was hideous and where were the fashion stars? Even SJP didn’t get it right. And don’t get me started on the presence of all the reality tv stars!
Tina,
So glad you are feeling better to go on that girls trip. You must be feeling better after your take on the pics of todays “fashionistas”…..you have made my day, everyone needs a good laugh and you have nailed it. However, each year it seems the less you wear , the better. No next year it might be No Clothes at all, why bother?
Oh my goodness, if I have to look at another picture of Jennifer Lopez with half her body uncovered, I think I will scream. She could look so elegant if she would give up her current look and wear some clothes! And SJP is a gorgeous woman but the flaming hat thing is just so sad. I wonder if they don’t use a stylist for the Met Gala?
I love, love your post and pictures. The bridal shower looked like a dream come true. i’m sure the bride to be felt loved.
And I did order the book. Anytime you find a good read, please pass it on. Always looking for something delicious to read.
Thanks for the post. I hope you have a great time on your girls’ trip, Tina! Enjoy!!
Love A Good Life……as well as French Kiss with Kevin Kline.
I thought Uma Thurman and Ivanka Trump looked lovely at the
Gala………or should I say Halloween party…..
What were the little boxes above the plates on the tables?
Feel better!!!!!!
Glad you are on the mend. I loved this post. And in total agreement about those fashions…..I have 1 word for them – Hideous. Loved the shower pics and those napkins too. I just saw a good movie that you might like…it probably was panned by the critics as is usual for the ones I like…..The Age of Adeline……beautiful sets and loved her clothes.
Best, Dotti
Tina, so happy to hear that you are feeling better! I hope that you have a wonderful trip with your friends. You may not have time to spend with them if you take along Dear Carolina…it is so fabulous that you will not want to put it down.
As for the MET Gala, it looked like a circus to me. I think it is a little sad that class and style seems to be a thing of the past and that “selfies” and exhibitionism is the new norm. I love fashion and couture but many of these dresses looked ridiculous to me.
I liked Anne Hathaway’s, Reece Witherspoon’s, and Amal Clooney’s dresses. They were lady-like and appropriate. Thank you for including the immodest dresses in the “please add some fabric to me” pile. I do love fashion risks…glad you are better!
Hi Tina, glad you’re feeling better and that you are going on a trip with your friends. I loved all the beautiful pictures you shared except the half naked ladies…question? Do the husbands not care how other men are looking at the women they say “they love”. We all know they have great figures surely there must be a more elegant way to show off. Enjoy your time away. Till next time regards Esther from Sydney.
Hope you’re feeling better Tina! We had a cold here at my house too. Hope you have the best weekend getaway with your friends. By the way, I love those embroidered napkins.
Hi Tina! So glad you are feeling better! Nothing worse than being sick just as the weather is starting to turn around. Hope you have a glorious time on your girls weekend. Just returned from one and I have to say that nothing is as renewing to the soul and spirit than a weekend with dear girlfriends.
That shower. Oh my. Just beyond!!! Loved everything in this post, but that was amazing.
Looking forward to seeing you in just a few weeks. Need to get my travel figured out – thinking about spending the night in NYC just so I can see the Met exhibit! XOXO
Hi Tina, glad your feeling better and hope you have a wonderful trip…your friends paryt looks like it was a lot of fun…her table clothes are beautiful…have a wonderful mothers day!
So nice you are on the mend and can enjoy the girls get away! The bridal shower pictures are stunning. Ah some of the gala outfits for me were just not classy. The whole nearly naked look just doesn’t seem to be anything other than “look at me”.
Happy Mother’s Day, my friend!! There are some seriously gorgeous photos here…from the bridal party your friend threw to those gorgeous hydrangeas you found. I need to go buy a hydrangea for my Mom this morning. Love, Deb ox
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Hi there friends!? Finally I am starting to be on the mend, I am not quite 100% but feel like I am almost there, guess all that rest paid off!? As I periodically do I come up with these random posts. A little of this and a bit of that, a great way to share on a host of different subjects. Having been sick this last week threw me for a loop but allowed for a lot of down time (yes there is too much of a good thing:) movie watching, book reading, and of course plenty of sleep!
I am going on a girls trip tomorrow and will be back on Saturday and yes will be sure to take some pictures to share as you know I always do. So this post will be it until then, it is a long post so consider it plenty to read and take in over the next four days:) Kind of like a few posts crammed into one!? I included at the bottom a few links to some posts that rank as my all time personal favorites from last year and thought I would include them just in case you haven’t seen them. Enjoy…..
This is very picture heavy, so sit back relax, pour yourself a cocktail or an extra cup of coffee, depending on what time you are reading this:)
MY NEWEST TOLE PIECES COMING OUT OF PRODUCTION! Sooo excited over my newest pieces, getting in a bunch of planters, umbrella stands and a few more caddies. Take a look at all the beauty as they are being handpainted, I so love my line, every piece is like a little jewel:) They should be here within about 30-45 days and of course I will keep you posted.
THE MOST GORGEOUS BRIDAL SHOWER…. A few highlights from the bridal shower my dear friend threw for her daughter, literally it was more like a mini wedding:) The flowers were just “beyond” and I loved that many of the blue and white pieces used as centerpieces were from my shop! The luncheon spread was fit for a princess as was this cake-
I AM CRASHING PATRICIA ALTSCHULS DERBY PARTY NEXT YEAR. Anyone with me….love her TV personality and just look at her super elegant Derby party, the devils in the details! (photos courtesy of NY Post)
THIS AMAZING CREATION FOR THE METS NEWEST EXHIBITION. How about this incredible porcelain creation, if i didn’t know better I would swear this was created just for me! Created for the current exhibition at The Met, China: Through the Looking Glass.
OLD MOVIES. With my being sick, it meant plenty of time lying around like a wet noodle not doing much but did get to watch some movies that I have seen probably at least a dozen times, but somehow they never get old! Amazing isn’t it how that is, here are some of the oldies but goodies I had great pleasure in watching…..
ON THE SUBJECT OF BOOKS.? It was nice I must admit to have some much needed downtime to finish a book and start a new one, which I am very excited to tell you about!
?I am about half way through My Sweet Carolina and loving it!? It is such a wonderful, heartwarming story that really draws you in and the best part is it’s by a friend/fellow blogger, darling Kristy Harvey.
I am so proud of her and the buzz is deservedly mighty loud on her debut novel. The characters are rich and engaging and I found myself immediately connecting to them, I am bringing it with me on my trip to finish and cannot wait…..absolutely recommend it!? Click here to order it.
To sweeten the deal of getting a fabulous new novel, here is a limited time offer Kristy is offering…way too good to pass up!
Purchase Dear Carolina?between May 5 and May 10 (pre-orders count too!) and send?proof of purchase of to [email protected] (Pictures are fine ? and if you buy at a signing just email me!) to be entered to win a $1,000 Shop Design Chic Shopping Spree! And you?ll also get the Dear Carolina Companion Cookbook and fun printable quotes just for entering!
BEAUTIFUL HYDRANGEAS. Got in the prettiest quality hydrangeas, so excited about these as they look and even feel real! I will be doing a promo on them next week so stay tuned. I immediately put my own personal order to good use. I have found with really good quality hydrangeas,? when you have a plant that is on its way out, you can “fill in” with a few stems and you will be amazed how it brings the plant back to life!
You know I love my white but must say these green/purple ones stole my heart…
MY GORGEOUS MONOGRAM NAPKINS! Only downside to carrying monogrammed napkins is literally every time I get an order in I love them so much I am tempted to order a duplicate set for myself…….bad idea:) I have way more monogrammed napkins than I know what to do with!
When we moved 3 years ago (crazy its been that long) I had a box filled with them and there had been water damage and they mildewed, I was sooooo upset but made up for it:) So here’s a look at some gorgeous recent orders…..
To anyone who is considering these, June 10th will be the last day to place orders until sometime in August, the workroom is closing for 2 months (mid June through early Aug)
A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE NOTEBOOK. How incredibly pretty is this? Artist extraordinaire Patricia of PVE,? is selling these darling little notebooks for the purse, they are the perfect size and perfect price! I am constantly writing/making notes and am always writing them on backs of receipts or checkbooks, no method to that madness!
Now I can whip out this beautiful little book and write in style…click here to get one of your own!
A MUST TRY RECIPE. A friend of mine was hosting a ladies breakfast meeting for her golf club and was very nervous (she admits shes not much of a homemaker) so she was asking me to help her with the menu.? Amongst other “user friendly” ideas, I told her about having seen these mini quiche toast cups and though I hadn’t tried the recipe yet,? suspected they were really good not to mention quite cute!
So she decided to give it a go and said they were the biggest hit, everyone loved that they were bitesize (think portion control) and easy to eat. She had multiple requests for recipes, I will most certainly be trying myself soon! Click here for recepe/how to…
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HUM. The Met Gala, one of the biggest fashion events of the year if not the biggest. All eyes are on the attendees and all I can say is there is a boatload of people who need to fire their stylists pronto as in this morning! I imagined me walking out in one of these getups and my families expression, it would range from delirious laughter (my boys) to sheer horror (my husband) ending with a unanimous decision to have me see a shrink immediately:)
I mean, yes of course I get that fashion is highly subjective, a personal choice and a way of expressing myself. I will even go so far as to say it is an extension or art and accept it but these to me,? are nothing short of a disaster, just my honest opinion. Would love to know what your thoughts and I start with a few winners that redeemed the name of the Met Gala!
Let’s start with my winning pick of the night, Emily Blunt nailed it….just magnificent!
A few close runner ups…
And this is when things went downhill and at breakneck speed…no narration necessary, think the pictures speak volumes
The theme was “China: Through the Looking Glass”. Perhaps next year should be a sequel, “The Emperor needs new clothes” lol couldn’t resist:)
On a sidenote, this newest exhibit runs May 7-Aug 16th. I will be going in a few weeks as it looks to be quite amazing. Click here for more info.
So that’s a wrap! If you got through this in one sitting, kudos to you:) I will be back on Saturday, wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. Thanks for stopping in, if you want to follow me on Instagram (click here to follow) I will likely be posting here and there. Until next time….
Have a very beautiful trip Tina !
Bisous from Paris
Sophie
OH my goodness! What were these people thinking when they chose these clothes! Their stylists should be tarred and feathered!
Love the pictures of the bridal shower and glad to hear you are on the mend.. Nothing like a good girls trip to make it all better too.
Thank you so much for your kind word about Dear Carolina. I am one proud Mom and am so grateful for the support of this amazing blogging community?you are all the best!! The shower is fabulous?love the cookies, and this Southerner is a big fan of Southern Charm?my guilty pleaure!! So glad you are feeling better and hope you have a wonderful trip, Tina!
I want to be invited to that Derby party as well. Love that dress made out of tea cups!
I LOVE the way YOU THINK!! Great blog!! franki
Have a wonderful girl’s trip Tina, you deserve it! thank you again for the beautiful Chinoiserie Tole giveaway you offered on my site!
All I can say about many of The Met Gala’s gowns is what are those women thinking and what happened to any semblance of modesty!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Awesome post.
Loved the bridal shower photos.
Glad you’re feeling better and I envy your ‘girl’s trip’.
Enjoy it all.
R.
Do you have any monogram designs for those with hyphenated names?
Oh man…some bad outfits at the gala. Hope you are feeling better and enjoy your girl time!!!
Anne Hathaway’s gown wasn’t that bad, or maybe it was just the juxtaposition of the ghastly get-ups before and after her photo that made it seem not so bad.
Tina, I’m so sorry to hear you’ve not been feeling well .. glad you are recovering and able to join your friends on a girls trip. Such a fun post and that Bridal Shower looked incredible! Have fun and safe travels:)
Tina, glad to hear you are feeling better. I couldn’t agree more about the Met Ball. The last few years have been less than stellar, but I was following the Instagram feed last night and actually had to stop looking at it, I found it so awful. The “fashion” was hideous and where were the fashion stars? Even SJP didn’t get it right. And don’t get me started on the presence of all the reality tv stars!
Tina,
So glad you are feeling better to go on that girls trip. You must be feeling better after your take on the pics of todays “fashionistas”…..you have made my day, everyone needs a good laugh and you have nailed it. However, each year it seems the less you wear , the better. No next year it might be No Clothes at all, why bother?
Oh my goodness, if I have to look at another picture of Jennifer Lopez with half her body uncovered, I think I will scream. She could look so elegant if she would give up her current look and wear some clothes! And SJP is a gorgeous woman but the flaming hat thing is just so sad. I wonder if they don’t use a stylist for the Met Gala?
I love, love your post and pictures. The bridal shower looked like a dream come true. i’m sure the bride to be felt loved.
And I did order the book. Anytime you find a good read, please pass it on. Always looking for something delicious to read.
Thanks for the post. I hope you have a great time on your girls’ trip, Tina! Enjoy!!
Love A Good Life……as well as French Kiss with Kevin Kline.
I thought Uma Thurman and Ivanka Trump looked lovely at the
Gala………or should I say Halloween party…..
What were the little boxes above the plates on the tables?
Feel better!!!!!!
Our local Sports Commentator on the Today Show (Sydney) nailed it when he said they looked like Vietnamese spring rolls in rice wrappers
Glad you are on the mend. I loved this post. And in total agreement about those fashions…..I have 1 word for them – Hideous. Loved the shower pics and those napkins too. I just saw a good movie that you might like…it probably was panned by the critics as is usual for the ones I like…..The Age of Adeline……beautiful sets and loved her clothes.
Best, Dotti
Tina, so happy to hear that you are feeling better! I hope that you have a wonderful trip with your friends. You may not have time to spend with them if you take along Dear Carolina…it is so fabulous that you will not want to put it down.
As for the MET Gala, it looked like a circus to me. I think it is a little sad that class and style seems to be a thing of the past and that “selfies” and exhibitionism is the new norm. I love fashion and couture but many of these dresses looked ridiculous to me.
Have a great time!
I liked Anne Hathaway’s, Reece Witherspoon’s, and Amal Clooney’s dresses. They were lady-like and appropriate. Thank you for including the immodest dresses in the “please add some fabric to me” pile. I do love fashion risks…glad you are better!
Hi Tina, glad you’re feeling better and that you are going on a trip with your friends. I loved all the beautiful pictures you shared except the half naked ladies…question? Do the husbands not care how other men are looking at the women they say “they love”. We all know they have great figures surely there must be a more elegant way to show off. Enjoy your time away. Till next time regards Esther from Sydney.
Enjoy every minute of your girls’ getaway…I can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back!! Hugs!!!
Oh my goodness! That bridal shower is absolutely stunning. I agree, it’s definitely like a mini-wedding shower. Talk about gorgeous party decor.
I just can’t imagine what SJP was thinking
Hope you’re feeling better Tina! We had a cold here at my house too. Hope you have the best weekend getaway with your friends. By the way, I love those embroidered napkins.
Hi Tina! So glad you are feeling better! Nothing worse than being sick just as the weather is starting to turn around. Hope you have a glorious time on your girls weekend. Just returned from one and I have to say that nothing is as renewing to the soul and spirit than a weekend with dear girlfriends.
That shower. Oh my. Just beyond!!! Loved everything in this post, but that was amazing.
Looking forward to seeing you in just a few weeks. Need to get my travel figured out – thinking about spending the night in NYC just so I can see the Met exhibit! XOXO
What an amazing shower, wow!!! And I am still drooling over Patricia Altschul’s fabulous derby party… LOVE her!
Hi Tina, glad your feeling better and hope you have a wonderful trip…your friends paryt looks like it was a lot of fun…her table clothes are beautiful…have a wonderful mothers day!
So nice you are on the mend and can enjoy the girls get away! The bridal shower pictures are stunning. Ah some of the gala outfits for me were just not classy. The whole nearly naked look just doesn’t seem to be anything other than “look at me”.
Happy Mother’s Day, my friend!! There are some seriously gorgeous photos here…from the bridal party your friend threw to those gorgeous hydrangeas you found. I need to go buy a hydrangea for my Mom this morning. Love, Deb ox