My church sponsored an evening event for women recently called Women in the Workplace and Phyllis Norton Hoffman, President of Hoffman Media, was the speaker for the evening. I’m sure you all probably know who she is. She was a delightful speaker, a Christian business woman with an uplifting and humorous message for all of us and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
We had three of these events scheduled this summer and I volunteered to take care of the table centerpieces. I went over to our church’s Women’s Ministry closet and found a few little things that would work, like candles, glass beads, ribbon and fabric squares. We just did simple bunched fabric in the middle with 3 candle votives and glass beads sprinkled about. The club provided the flowers and we added a pretty green and pink ribbon to all of them.
We all had a nice dinner, Phyllis shared with us, and then she signed some copies of her new book, Southern Lady Gracious Tables. Her company publishes Victoria Bliss, Southern Lady, Cooking with Paula, Tea Time, and a host of other stitching magazines. It was a fun evening spent with other ladies and we all got magazines to take home. How can you not enjoy that?***************************************
The dog days of summer are right here upon us. I’m about to wilt from this heat and really can’t wait for September to get here…not soon enough for me. So, next week, since it’s not much fun to be outside right now, let’s do something fun in the house! I’m going to host a party. A “what is your favorite yardsale/thriftstore/estate sale find” party! Doesn’t that sound like fun? I’ll be using Mr. Linky to hook us all up (if I can figure him out), so we can check out each other’s fun projects. I know a lot of us love to find the deals and there are SO many great things out there to discover, so let’s share our VERY favorite finds with each other. It might be a piece of furniture that you’ve updated and painted, it may be a beautiful dish that you just adore, or an accessory that just fits right in at your house. Whatever it is that is your favorite find yet…share it with all of us. I can’t wait to go around and visit all of you to see your most favorite finds of all time! Let’s set a time for next week, so you can all get a post ready. How about Thursday, August 7th? Let me know here if you would like to participate and then I’ll post Mr. Linky early Thursday a.m. and you can all add your links. Sound fun?! We all need some perking up right now with the oppressive heat, so I’d love to have a lot participating. Let’s have a party!
Can’t wait!
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HI I’m new to your site and really
enjoying it. I would love to join
the party next week but I’m not very computer savy so you will have to give details instructions how to post our “finds”.
Hi Rhoda,
Well of course I'll play if I can decide what's my favorite since like you I have dozens!
Is it ok to post more than one?
Didn't comment on your last posts but the bedroom is truly a cozy haven…… Beautiful & Chester is so handsome!
Hugs, DebraK
Sounds like fun! I’ll play.
Victoria Magazine is one of my favorites. I was so excited when they started publishing it again!
I’m in. As a matter of fact, I might post one every day on my site next week.
Hi Rhoda,
That sounds like fun! Like Debra, it will be hard to decide…I have so many! LOL Count me in!
Thanks for doing this!
I know your busy, but if you have a chance would you peek at my daughter’s new blog…she has a window treatment question….posted last night or today.
She spent hours looking at your pictures of your bedroom and other remodeling, and loves your plates above the windows. It is Sassy Southern Mom at http://kelli1975.blogspot.com
Thanks so much!
diane
I love a good party!
I’ll be there~ thanks for the invite.
I’m with you on the heat! My poor flowers are just about gone even with constant watering. Our water bill was outrageous this month!
I think your idea for a favorite thing next week is great….if I can decide what that is! Maybe I’ll find a new favorite thing tomorrow!
Love, love, love Southern Lady magazine and I’ve been wanting to buy her new book, just haven’t spent the $$ yet!
See ya tomorrow!
Judy
I’m excited for the party!! I’m in!!
I’m game for the sharing party. I hope I’ll be able to figure out how to do it. I’m sure I’ll have to get my computer savvy husband involved!
Count me in too! I love blog shares. It’s a great way to meet new people 🙂
-Hayley
What a wonderful evening you must have had and great centerpieces! I wanted you to know I really enjoy your blog and all the lovely posts! Have a wonderful day!
Blessings, Debbie
ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com
I would LOVE to be a part of this. I am like some of the others….you will have to be very detailed with instructions on posting. I really enjoy visiting with you daily.
Sue
Rhoda, Hi thanks for coming by my blog! I love the Southern Hospitality, we sometimes lack in that on the West Coast, but some of us are sure trying. Your blog is sooo inspirational! Have a wonderful day, again!
Blessings, Debbie
ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com
Sounds like a GREAT event at your church! I would have LOVE to attend! Your church must be avery large. I am responsible for planning the events for our Wome’s ministry for a church of 300- 400 people or so and I know what hard work goes into the event. It looks like yours was beautiful! Also, I will participate in the Thursday Yard Sale post. Now… to narrow it down to omy one favorite….
Yay! I do LOVE a party! Great idea. Can’t wait!
~Stacy
Rhonda; it sounds like fun so count me in. I will start tomorrow getting my goodies out and take pictures. I love parties. And how cool is that to meet such a great lady. I love all those Mag. I buy each of them. and to think you met her and had her give you some.
hugs;
Alaura
I’m so in, just need to pick out one, it will be hard!
thanks for your link to the armoire I studied it yesterday, I need to find a piece of similar furniture and then I’m gonna have a go too. what fun!
glad you liked my not-so-grand tour inspired by you lol!
I’m game! This sounds fun! Thanks for hosting!
Now I have to make a decision….now thats just not right! hehe