Retreating ... sorta

Heading out shortly for Whitworth Ranch Retreat.  This time, I won't have to carry everything I own since it's not really my typical retreat.

Remember all those flowers and centerpieces we made in August?  Don't think any more will have to be made so all I'll need is my trusty glue gun and apron to put the finishing touches on the decorations for tomorrow's wedding.

April and Damon will be tying the knot and making it official.  I've never been to a country chic wedding before and looking forward.

I'll be sure to take lots of pictures and post them when I get home.  The event will also be posted on my other blog: acountrychicretreat.blogspot.com.  I'll let you know once a post has been published.

Here we come ...

Happy anniversary to the most fun couple ever ...

Paul and Carol - enjoy your day and enjoy each other.  Our kind thoughts are with you today.  Celebrate like you did 24 years ago.  I wish we lived closer so that we could have dinner with you and laugh just like old times.

Birthdays Galore

Just in time for four ladies to celebrate their special days.  First up?  How about this colorful one?  Happy birthday, Isabella.

Nothing says "birthday greetings" better than a single pink rose.  Happy birthday, Laura.

Chevrons - sometimes I just can't get enough of them.  Danni, I hope your birthday is everything you want and need.  Enjoy!

Last but not least ... I don't know about you, but I love how soft and serene this one is.  Calm and unruffled.  Happy birthday, Vanessa.  Enjoy your day.

I hope you are having a good week, my friends.  Enjoy the sunshine and crispness in the air.

Strength

The Runner's friend was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  We hope he can be as strong as he can be to beat this awful disease.

Hey Y'all ... it's Fall

Oh my goodness.  Can I just say "busy?"  Here's a sneak peek at what's been happening on my playground.  Spectacular, isn't it?

Oh - and how about this one?  Do you like these color combinations?  Don't let the red and green fool you ... we're talking Fall, not Christmas.  Not yet.

These muted colors are perfect for Fall.  Gold, cream, sage green - perfect!

I typically don't think of purple as a Fall color but it sure works when combined with brown, grey and ecru with a touch of black.

Stay tuned if you want to see the entire cards.  Perhaps next week - have to wait until they're delivered.

Somebody's having a birthday today ...

A former coworker (from many moons ago) is celebrating today.  This was delivered to her doorstep the other day, thanks to The Runner!  She says she's not going to open until today which surprised me because she celebrates her birthday every day in October!  Happy birthday, Debbi!

It's October 1 ...

Today starts Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual international health campaign to increase awareness of the disease.

Not to get all maudlin on you but I want to remind you that early detection is critical.  Have you had your yearly mammogram?  Do you do a monthly self-exam?  If not, you should.

 

I have several friends and a cousin that are SURVIVORS.  I'll be wearing my pink ribbon all month in their honor.

 

Today is also Mike's birthday.  Here's a card I created for his daughter to give to him.  He's a pilot so this works perfect!  I love the "directional" arrows, too!  Those should help him keep on course.

And here is the card his wife will be giving him.  Initially we were going to use an old photo of him, but time wasn't working in our favor so I used this little boy instead.

Happy birthday, Mike.  I hope you are spoiled silly - you deserve it!