A relaxing day of shopping

After seeing how much everyone enjoyed their Mother's Day brunch...I decided to do it again next year (God willing). I noticed that all of the stores were stocked with beautiful spring and Mother's Day themed items and I wanted to stock up on some while they were on sale and before they were all gone.

I always loved the Shabby Chic theme so I decided to load up on some inspiration before I headed out.

Here are a few of the fabulous photos I came across.

(photos were found at HWTM and Catch my Party)

I love this color scheme...

Very adorable drink display

So off I went....

My first stop was Ross, I thought this frame with be perfect for a Mother's day poem or maybe a scripture.

another Ross find this was on clearance for $3.49

this can be used for drinks...of course it would be covered with coordinating scrapbook paper or.....

I can just turn it around ;-)

After Ross I headed to Michaels

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw these gorgeous little tags that matched perfectly with the image I had in my head (yes there is an image ;-)) What was even more perfect that the color of these tags was the price.... $.60 for a pk of 12 yaaaay.

They were found on Michaels "fun theme" isle and they were 40% off.

and so were these note cards...they can be used for invitations

Easter decorations 80% off

table runner $3.49

Then it was time to stop playing around and head to favorite spot for all things creative

HOBBY LOBBY

these were located in the front of the store, thought they would be great for what I had in mind and I made a mental note to check back once they go on sale (which would probably be next week)

then I saw these at 66% off, I wasn't in love with the pattern but I was with the price and knew I could make it work with a few additions...so I grabbed a few pieces

But as I turned the corner...I saw it


Perfection!!!!

event though it's not a cupcake theme I know these would be perfect

the colors

and the style, gave me that shappy chic theme I was looking for.

After this I was extremly relaxed ;-)

Hope Love Faith


purchased this little number for my mom

originally $49.99 on sale for $17.99.

Hope you enjoyed...Have a great day ;-)

Mother's Day

So its the Thursday before the dreaded week of finals and as I'm laying in bed surrounded by text books....a bright idea pops into my head..." I should have a Mother's day brunch on Saturday" Before I could talk myself out of it, I was on the phone inviting my friends and their moms and they all said yes... I was so excited (I love to entertain). Even though I only had one day to prepare, everything turned out great, except for my cake balls (we'll talk about that later)

Here are a few photos

Favors

Main table

Table for my friends and I

Shrimp cocktail

glasses were purchased at Ikea over a year ago they were $5.99 for 6

Fruits and fruit and yogurt parfait

Cupcake stand from Marshalls

tiny tea cup were found at one of my local $1 and they were 2 for $1

I hope you enjoyed my photos and I hope everyone had a blessed Mother's day...I did