sweet and simple baby shower

This past weekend I was lucky enough to host a baby shower for a friend out at the house.

She wanted to keep it simple {which worked great for me since that's how I work also}

The day was beautiful!!!

We started out by signing a onesie as the guestbook.

I forgot to get a photo of it signed {oops!}

Then we each voted "Beau" or "Bow".

She doesn't know what she is having so we all were able to cast a vote using props.

The mustaches and bows were SUPER EASY to make.  

I just use out of scrapbook paper and then taped a wooden skewer to each for a handle.

Here are a few pictures of our votes. 

SO WHAT IS MY VOTE???????

Beau

I am going to take the photos and make a cute little photo book.  

It will also serve as a guest book of everyone who was able to come celebrate with her! 

I then made up a BINGO game.  

I found a similar idea online but I tried to make it more personal for the mom-to-be.

We had the party outside {except for the food}.

Here is the food table.

The mom-to-be's mother-in-law made the cake {Isn't it adorable!!!}

I had a variety of other things on the food table including m&m cookies, 
pumpkin sugar cookies with cinnamon frosting, 
candy corn, peanut butter m&m's, nuts, cheese, pinwheels, and a variety of fruits.

The last thing on the table was individual no-bake cheese cakes {2 flavors}.

I'll post the EASY recipe tomorrow! 

This shower was a blast because it was so simple and I was able to enjoy the guests!  
Many times when you host you are so busy fussing over details you don't have time to enjoy the party.
This one was not that type it was truly a sweet simple shower!  
The way they should all be!!!

Sunday Social

I'm linking up today with the 'Sunday Social'

    This weeks questions 1. What is the name of your blog? Chores and Chandeliers

I love the juxtaposition of Chores and Chandeliers.

I think it fits me well, for instance…..

I have chickens but the coop has pillars, shutters, and a wreath

see post

My smelly horse barn has a red chandelier

 See post

I LOVE Jewelry and it is displayed on an old screen door.

see post

I have old beat up wood floors, but I painted them with a chevron stripe!

see post

  2. What do you love most about blogging? The creative outlet AND the relationships I've made

3. Why did you start blogging?

To share my projects. I also had many people asking me too.

4. What is something you'd want to tell someone just starting out in the blog world? Have fun and don't stress about it!   You're the boss of your blog.   Blog about what you enjoy.   If you don't have time to blog THAT IS FINE!!!!

5. Biggest blogging learning experience you've had?

Hmmmm....I've only had one negative experience.  
Another blogger shared my chicken coop and other people REALLY TORE ME APART,
saying how I was shallow and wasteful to have such a cute chicken coop.  
I wanted to defend myself and tell  that is was all recycled materials and was NOT AN EXPENSIVE project!  
BUT I quickly learned they didn't want to hear it,  they just wanted to tear me down.  
So I had to learn that to let their options go.  
People can be harsh and say really mean things when they can hide behind a computer screen!

6. What are three blogs you love?

http://andthatsbeautifultome.blogspot.com/

http://www.princessofthepanhandle.com/

http://trailerhoodaristocrats.blogspot.com/ 

painted baby blanket

My oldest cowgirl was very excited to find out (via facebook) 

that one of her preschool teachers had her grandbaby this weekend.

She asked if she could give a "goodie bag" to her teacher.

I have received one or two of these "goodie bags".

They are filled with whatever she finds around the house.

Not the most practical gifts but I LOVE HER GIVING HEART.

So of course I told her,

"absolutely, but how about I help you pick out the stuff so it is extra special".

This morning when she woke up the first thing she said was, 

"don't forget we need to make a goodie bag".

So before school we headed down to the basement to look through my gift totes.

{When something is on sale I pick it up. If you don't have a stash of gifts you need to start making one!  It is a life saver, and money saver.}

We decided on photo album and a blanket.

The photo album was for her teacher to put pictures of her grandBABIES in.

My cowgirl felt bad for the other granddaughter, 
she wanted to make sure that they BOTH were recognized!

{Awe how sweet!}

Now on to the blanket.....

It was super soft and cuddly and would have been just fine the way it was.  

BUT we decided that we should personalize it.

So we painted it. 

Yep you can paint blankets.  {Heck you can paint anything}

It is so easy.  I just free handed it.

All you need is acrylic paint, a paint brush and water.

Once it is all painted just "paint" over the letters with WATER {not paint}

This will give it a smoother finish and sent the paint into the fabric!

I love how it turned out.  It look less then 15 minutes to make. 

SO MUCH EFFORT GOES INTO PICKING THE PERFECT NAME FOR A BABY!

Who doesn't want to advertise which beautiful name they chose.

And this name is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

**Everleigh**

I LOVE IT!!!

Sunday Social {Fall}

I'm linking up today with the 'Sunday Social'

This Weeks Questions:

1. What is your favorite Fall activity?

Football Games. 

Working in the yard. 

Decorating for Fall! 

Walks in the brisk cool air.

2. Do you follow a football team? 

YES THE HUSKERS.

LOVE THE 'SKERS!!!!

3. What is something fun about Fall in your area? 

My daughters birthday party. 

We are doing a fall themed party, 

complete with pumpkin carving, chili, corn bread, pumpkin desserts, hot chocolate. 

Here is the invite for the party!

(click on the image to see it larger)

4. What are your favorite Fall staple outfits?

Dresses, Leggings, scarves, maxi skirts, chambrey shirts, AND BLACK.

Yes black.  I love black, but not in a dark sort of way.  

All the outfits below have black in them. 
I've tried to wear more colors (like browns...daring I know, HaHa) but I never feel comfortable in them.

AND OF COURSE COWBOY BOOTS!!!

5. What things are you looking forward to most about this coming Fall season?

Weighing 35lbs less and getting to wear all my FUN fall clothes.  

Layers because I want to wear them, not because I need to hide behind them :)

6. What is your favorite Fall holiday? Tradition?

Thanksgiving.  

Pumpkin Carving. 

When we lived in Nebraska City I LOVED the orchards this time of year.
But luckily my bestie still lives there, 
so I plan go go visit him and his adorable family this Fall and hit up the orchards!

What are your favorite parts of Fall?
Join in and link up here.

I hope everyone is as excited as me about the upcoming Fall Season.

Now if the weather would cooperate and COOL DOWN!!!!

the official unofficial Saturday dress code (in Nebraska)

I have been MIA lately.  
I have been busy subbing, decorating, cleaning, and being a momma.
But I have been so busy I now have a lot of projects to post about SOON!!!

IT'S FOOTBALL SEASON and last night the Huskers put on a great show!

WAY TO GO 'SKERS!

So today I a going to post some of my favorite Nebraska Corn Husker items.

(I am also going to include all the links, I hate trying to follow the non-links on Pinterest, so disappointing)

LOVE the hand painted Custom Toms!!!

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A game day dress with a pair of cowboy would be perfect (and comfy) for a fun backyard BBQ!

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 It is no secret I LOVE HATS!!!!  Here are 2 that I really like!

I already have this one :)

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I think I need this scarf!!!!

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This necklace is so versatile.  

Not only game day appropriate.

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You can never have too many Husker T-shirts.

Considering it is the official unofficial Saturday dress code!!!

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And don't forget to represent on your front door!

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Have a great week!

I promise to post soon about some of my recent projects!!!

1 day flash sale on amazing photos...by a true artist!!!

It is that time of year again.  

The time when you start thinking about family photos & Christmas cards.   

Well just in time a friend of mine is offering an amazing special.   

It is a flash sale in honor of her 33 birthday. 
{a $33 dollar special for her 33rd, catchy huh}

It is a funny story how we met.   

We actually switched home towns (she lives in mine and I now live in hers) 

and through small town chatter we soon heard about each other.   

Then through the help of social media we connected 

and now I feel lucky enough to call her a friend.  

She is an amazing photographer NO I take that back, she is an amazing artist.  

The term photographer is used loosely now days.  

She is a true master of her craft.   

Her photos are each a piece of art.   

She takes into consideration composition, subject, light, etc into each frame.  

The artist in me LOVES this about her photos.   

I enjoy looking at each and every one of her shots.   

She also connects with her clients on a personal level 

and is able to catch images that truly represent who they are!!!!!  

If you want some fabulous photos of yourself or your family 

and live in North Central Nebraska or Central Nerbaska Now is your chance!!!!

TODAY ONLY Katrina Lee Photography is offering a 33 minute session for only $33.

Head over to her blog by clicking HERE and check out the details.
While you are there check out some of her amazing work!!!!
Be sure to follow her on her BLOG and on Facebook you wont be disappointed!