Glitter & Spice {A Creatives Workshop}

This past Saturday, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a local craft workshop, Glitter & Spice, which was hosted by Brier Rose Design. Collette of Brier Rose Design put so much pretty detail into this wonderfully inspirational day. From her gorgeous floral design, sparkly decor, unique crafts and the yummy food choices, this event made for a perfect afternoon.

Once we arrived and met several other like minded ladies over hot cider and coffee, we settled in with full dishes of delicious entrees. While we enjoyed our vegetable pasta and salad with feta cheese, each of us listened as Christa from Christa Mortimore Photography and Publish spoke to us about her journey as a business owner. There's always something to take away from hearing someone else's story of striving to use their God given gifts to their full potential. It's inspiring to get to know someone behind their brand and where they came from as well as their future goals. Thank you so much for sharing Christa!

Afterwards, we gorged on scrumptious desserts and headed to the crafting table. We created floral arrangements in cute little pumpkins, wooden signs with pretty writing, faux candy apples and fall inspired wreaths.

We also had some fun with a few giveaways and took home some amazing swag to top it off!

Here's a little peek of my Saturday afternoon at Glitter & Spice. Enjoy.

Embroidery hoop by Kristina Carter

   

My sweet and super talented friend, Tara from Laila's Charming Pieces. I'm so blessed to share this creative world with this gal. We are two peas in a pod. Love you girly!

It was so great to finally meet these ladies!! Thank you so much Colette for hosting this event and your attention to pretty detail. I'm so excited to be a part of your future workshops!

Christa, you are truly talented and amazing! Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring each and every one of us. You will certainly accomplish great things!

Sara, you are SO kind-hearted. Thank you for opening your beautiful house to all of us gals. I wish you and your husband the very best in your adoption journey and photography endeavors. BEAUTIFUL!

If you have been to any workshops lately, what has been your favorite and what have you learned?

Happy Tuesday my friends!

A little minion is on his way! {Baby Shower}

Jessica, a dear friend of mine is expecting her first little baby and I had the honor to throw her baby shower.
This past Sunday was the big day and it turned out pretty great I might add. For the theme, we went with Minions (from Despicable Me) which is quite unique and so much fun! Since I couldn't find minion baby shower decor ANYWHERE, I had to think "outside of the box" and decided to make just about everything.
Since my son was a minion for Halloween last year, I used his costume to hang from a clothesline as part of the main decor and for favors, I used Twinkies (now from Sara Lee) with minions on them. Now when I see minions, I swear I see Twinkies! lol

For games, we played The Price is Right, measure momma's belly with ribbon and who can change the baby doll's diaper the quickest-blindfolded (SO FUNNY)!

I received lots of help from Jess' sister Stephanie and her friend Kelly who took care of all the yummy food (seriously YUMMY) as well as placing decor. I am so thankful for all their help!

Jess looked oh so beautiful and had that mommy glow to her. Only 1 more month and little Blayze will be here soon!

A little minion is on his way!

{enjoy}

For the cake, I went with an ombre effect and made the toppers. Thank you Janette for baking the cake and creating it even better than I imagined! She did a lemon cake with raspberry filling and a yellow cake with strawberry mousse. SO GOOD!

These were my favorite yummies-cold grapes dipped in caramel and peanuts! LOVE!

 I used this template for these adorable wish cards.

 I used this template for the Price is Right.

Baby Colton showing off his "tattoo."

 Congrats momma to be! Can't wait to meet little Blayze and give him {BIG} hugs! :)

Event Styling + Photography: Love Sparkle Pretty
Cake: Janette Espino
Game Templates: Confetti Sunshine

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