The Creation Station

Today, I will attempt to catch an earlier flight back home so that I can make it home in time to attend a bi-weekly crop at my LSS... I am sick of the ice and snow here in Virginia... Living in this area is sooo {not for me}. I am a true southern belle...

I really, really want a scrapbook room. I mean I have one, but I want an official one complete with all the bells and whistles. I think that I will add this one to my list of 30 things that I want to do before I am 30, but with a few stipulations though.... {Wait... would that make it 31 things?} LOL!!!

1. The room must be cost efficient--- We are in a recession and I do not
necessarily want to break the bank on a {scrapbook room}. As bad as I
need one!
2. All the furniture must be white... Don't ask me why... I just want it that
way...
3. I must complete the project by the end of 2009.

I will keep you posted on this project as I transform my current creative corner into a regal scrapbooking room. Here my inspiration:

I like the way that she used patterned paper to line the drawers in the plastic containers. I think that it was a very cost effective way to carry out her theme throughout the room.




The color combo of this scrap space speaks creativity...



The following scrapbook rooms were found on the Michael's website. The first one is the U-shaped room. I really like the idea of the U-shaped working area, but I am not completely sold on everything else...



I really like this large craft room... Maybe with a U-shaped desk... Ummm, that's an idea.



Here are a few others...






I will continue to keep my eyes and my mind open for other sources of inspiration.

Have a great weekend and do something cr8tive!!!!

Accentuating the Aisle

What will your path to forever look like on your wedding day? How about a little inspiration for all you future brides...

The following photos were found on .












I also liked these which I found on google images...











I hope that you enjoy!!!

First Dance

Peter Jones the owner, director, choreographer and trainer at Ballroom NYC and Ballroom Wedding Dance Studios have been teaching couples to dance for weddings since 1992. His belief is that, "If you can walk, you can dance!" I sure can walk, but dance... that is another story:)! {Only with the help of the Holy Spirit}




So with that being said, will you be chorographing your first dance or will you just go with the flow???

Okay, We are Back On Track: Wedding Reception Back Drops

I had a really busy weekend... it was one filled with lots of God, glitz and glamour. Can you think of a better combination??? :)

So after attending the {I'm Free Women's Conference} on Saturday morning and watching the 2009 Miss America pageant later that afternoon... I could not wait to attend the bridal show on Sunday.

I wish I had some pics to post here, but I was so excited that I only got one picture and that one was of a wedding backdrop... It just had me in complete...awe!

It looked similar to this one, but more elegant....



In the process of looking for one remotely close to what I saw, I found these...





I think that backdrops add a touch of elegance and class to your wedding if they are done properly. Will you have a backdrop on your big day... If so please share your inspiration.

Warning: There is a Shifting in Subject Matters... This is not wedding related....

This weekend after attending a eye opening women's conference, I settled down to watch my superbowl... Miss America....

While the pageant was quite entertaining (any pageant is fun for me... it could be Miss Sweet Potato); I have come to the conclusion that Miss America pageant is beginning to lack its luster...

I know... I know... My days of being a pageant competitor are long over (and I don't wish them back), but there is something different about the Miss America pageant system. Ummm..... I choose not to go there... Okay, since you forced me I will...

I was really pleased with this year's 1st runner up... Chasity Hardman. In my opinion she should have won, but obviously the judges and I were looking for somthing totally different.




I long for the days past when the girls really strived to make a difference in their schools, their communities and their country...

I long for the days past when the girls really participated for the scholarship money and actually used it to further educate themselves...

I long for the days past when Miss America was so real, so touchable, so relatable...

Maybe they will get it together someday America.... Until next time...

Gowns and Crowns

Every young girl wishes to wear a tiara once in her life. The word tiara signifies hope, strength, power, influence, glamour, prosperity and sophistication. What better day to walk out the meaning of the word "tiara" than on your wedding day?

What better way to accessorize your beautiful wedding gown???



Than with a beautiful wedding day crown?









For more crown inspiration you can visit or

Jewelry that Makes a Statement: The Star Studded Bride Edition

One of the exciting aspects about being a bride is that on your special day you will get a dose of s.u.p.e.r.s.t.a.r.d.o.m. Your own make-up artist, hair stylist, and personal assistant... Need I say more??? LOL! So let's take this opportunity to accessorize all the star studded brides.




















I want to leave you with this fantastic link for jewelry. It even has a section that aids you in finding the perfect necklace for your dress. I am sure that will find it helpful.