Entertaining Tips: Vegetarian Options

New Rule

For your next party, don't forget to always include a vegetarian option.  Make it something super yummy that everyone will enjoy, like stuffed mushrooms or a baked brie.  So delicious, you won't even miss the meat!

Links: {mushrooms}{brie}

the {Tangerine} princess & the pea - Finished!

Yay!! Being the naughty girl that i am... i just finished piecing the top of my month's ( October mind you ) of the { Sew New To Me } virtual quilting bee... sad... i know... cause look at what a fabulous quilt these talented members helped me create!!! You can check out the whole month's progress here. Since this baby is super special to me and it's made with lots of Heather ross' Far Far and Away double gauze... it will be given the spa treatment with a long arm... not my sewing machine ;) I can't wait until I can snuggle under her!!

I had to finish a few blocks before putting her together yesterday... i want to make sure my 6'2 husband can cuddle with me under it!

Then... the pattern... i asked for wonky improv blocks in random sizes. I lOVEd Ashley's ( film in the fridge ) quilt... but needed one a tad more boyish for my house ;)

after that... it was easy peasy... just stripped them and sewed them up!

A couple fav blocks... and shots... of how wonky it is :) ...

and then wa'lah... a perfect mix of girlie and urban!!! just my style... i'm in luuuuvv!!
( 54 X 68 )

Now on to my ( me + you ) quilt ( again ) with my dear friend Joan! and yes.. i know it the same as my Life Aquatic quilt... but since my hubby nixed the tangerine... i'm starting over! Anyone interested in my tangerine blocks??? Just let me know! :)

XO, Heather

Lavender Wedding Bouquet

We had a client that wanted something whimsical and beautiful for her bridesmaids bouquets. So we came up with Lavender... so pretty and smelled just lovely!



Lavender is not just for  your underwear drawer anymore!



Photo was taken by me...that's why it sort of stinks.

Plan B

There has been so much talk around the interweb about Jason and Molly's TV wedding, and how the rain really affected their day.



There should have been a Plan B - a rain plan.



Really.



How do you plan for a Plan B... well first there needs to be a drop dead time to implement the Plan B... so let's say, by noon. So by noon you'll need to decide inside or outside. Even if the weather looks iffy... go for the Plan B. You never know.



And have a Plan B... know that you'll need to have your reception under a tent, or in the banquet hall, or in the house... where ever it is.. go over with your Wedding Planner, the in's and out's of what you thinking. You don't want to be surprised or disappointed.



And plus, it makes for some pretty amazing pictures!



Photo: Luster Studios

enablers!!!

enablers??? Love them or hate them... i guess that depends on the fix. for me... i lOVE them ;) and ooohhhh boy did i have a weekend full of them!! First Kerri and I FINALLY made a plan stick enough so that she actually did come down this weekend and stay with me ;) And what did she bring a BFF... ohhh... only every heavenly thing i could want!!! New Joel Dewberry, Hope Valley, Kei honey comb & daisy dots, Japanese treats... Kona...

All the new Munki Munki from Heather Ross and a violet bunch of Anna Maria Horner...

some tasty Love from Amy Butler with a splash of Bubble Gum basics... and if i wasn't already swimming in crack for a fabric junkie...

Terri brought over some fabulous Orla Kiely & Flea Market Fancy... she picked up for me!!! I thought i was on cloud nine... then....

Sarah showed up with THIS!! Anna Maria Horner Bohemian... now this is how a girl likes to party!! I just can't even express the happiness i have been feeling every time i walk past these piles ( since you KNOW i can't yet put them away!!! ) LOL

So I say... K E E P your enablers... i sure as heck know i am!! They are the most generous, kind, fun girls that i'm proud to call my friends and i'm not giving them up for nothing!!! ;)

Wait to see the fantastic photo's Miss Sarah took at Modern Domestic on Saturday night!! Man... she is one talented cookie!!

XO, Heather

Dress Week: Red Dress!

Whether you are doing a red Christmas themed wedding, or it is just your favorite color, a red dress can really bring some flair into your wedding.  It is a unique way to bring out your personality, the modern woman today is beginning to steer away from the traditional wedding dress.

Links: {red dress}{red and white dress}

Home upDates!

This week has been full of inspiration for myself!! Between working on my new house, blog design ( Kerri and i revamped our's today! ), kick off of a new swap, sewing VQB ( virtual quilting bee ) blocks and upcoming secret project... i am exhausted!! Luckily... Kerri will be coming down this weekend to pump me up! We're gonna have a small get together at my place on Saturday and then hop over to see some friends at the ( Modern Domestic ) Portland Modern Quilting Guild sewing night!! I can't wait to post tons of pictures!!

In hopes of not looking completely unorganized... i've been working on my house a bit... i purchased a new shelf from Ikea and moved my bed... i think i'm liking the aqua head board now... which is a great out come... since i was really loathing repainting it! LOL



Then i added in some drapes to my sewing nook... the seasons here in Portland... are finally starting to change and I really needed to block some of the sunshine... i chose red ( which surprised me ) and again... i kinda like it ;)



Then i reorganized a little too... i really, really don't want to look like a piggy when friends come over! hehehe...



OOhhh and a quick up date on my ( ode' to Denyse Schmidt " bunch of squares " ) gallery wall... i added in the grey and am slowly moving downward ;)



and just for fun... a sneeky peeky of the fabrics... i'll be using in my secret project! :)



I'm off to clean more!!...

Xo, Heather

Dress Week: Pink Dress!

Lindsay's pink dress could not have been more perfect for her!  How fun is this couple? 

Photography by: Verve Studio

Dress Week: Teal Dress!

Brides have the ability now to wear whatever dress they want.  Want to wear a teal dress on your wedding day? Go for it!  Look at how well this dress brings out this bride's personality! We think she is awesome-tastic!

Photography by: Munoz Photography

Drunk Love for Miss Amber...

This month in my [ Bee ] - autiful virtual quilting bee... Amber ( One ShabBy Chic ) asked for 12", drunk lOVE blocks!! and boy were they a blast to make!! She sent us Denyse Schmidt's new Hope Valley fabrics and said we could add in some of our own if we liked... so i did! Hope you like Amber!!







and the weekend couldn't have been completed with out a quick trip to a local Target for some more Liberty of London goodies... ;)



plus... i'm very excited to get out my blocks from my ( Sew New To Me Virtual Quilting Bee ) and start the process of putting them together!! I thought originally that i would sash all the blocks in white... but now i'm think Kona Ash and maybe even a little connector of coal or lime??? HHhhmmm... we'll see?? ;)



Have a great week!!
XO, Heather

Dress Week: Short Black Dress!

A black wedding dress is certainly not for everyone.  But this slimming and classic look would be perfect for a cocktail party style wedding. 

Monique Lhullier

Pnina Tornai

Dress Week: The Little White Dress!

This week we are going to focus on all of the new trends in wedding dresses!  Today is the "Little White Dress".  Short wedding dresses are huge right now, and we are totally loving this trend.  This vintage inspired look is fun and sassy, and brings a unique style to your wedding day.  What do you think?

Photography by: Rae Leytham Photography

Improv Blocks for Miss Julie ~ Jay Bird quilts

One of the most creative things i am lucky to participate is... is my quilting bee's that I'm a humble member of!! They truly allow me to play with fabrics and designs that i may never had thought of or been able to have the ability to play with!! This month in the { bee } imaginative virtual quilting bee... i was able to play with Julie's Mingle fabrics... and they were FUN!! I sure hope she likes where my head was at! LOL...





If you'd like to participate in a virtual quilting bee... there are always new one starting and you can find the list here on Flickr!! They are addictive though... so be carefull!! :)

XO, Heather

Jill and Josh's Engagement Photos

Jill and Josh are one of those couples that you can tell are just perfect for each other!  Jimmy Ho did a fantastic job capturing their fun loving spirit in their engagement session.  We can't wait to see their wedding photos!

Photographs by: Jimmy Ho Photography