Him or Her Party!

This is a post about a wreath that is really so much more than a wreath. It’s a wreath that represents a whole new chapter in our lives!

By definition a metamorphosis is a “change in appearance, character, or condition”. I believe this counts! You may remember I told you that 2011 is going to be a big one for this family---both sons are getting married---big changes, BUT I alluded to another change and some of you guessed. The happy bride (our daughter) and groom

will be parents in June…hopefully about two weeks after the first wedding :). WE ARE FINALLY GOING TO BE GRANDPARENTS!!!!!

The baby bump is small, but it’s there! This past Friday I was grateful to attend the first photo session….I mean sonogram :)…the one that reveals the gender of the baby! The technician sealed the answer in an envelope and gave….it….to….me!!!! I could hardly stand the temptation! BUT we had been planning a party for a month. Some people call it a gender reveal party. That sounds a little cold to me. I called it the Him or Her party!

This wreath greeted the parents-to-be, family, and friends for the party.

Will we be decorating in pink or blue?

Him or Her???

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this joy with me!!!! I hope you’ll come back. I’ll be sharing all this week….the table, the decorations, the menu and recipes….and of course if it’s a HIM or Her!!!!~~Susan

I am linking to Susan @Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday. Click here to join the party. Thanks Susan!

Not Your Little Black Dress

I have a confession to make. I don’t particularly care for Valentine’s Day. It is, by far, my least favorite holiday. I’ll tell you another secret: I’m not really a “frou frou” kind of girl…more your little black dress and pearls type. I have enjoyed the sparser look after Christmas. But frankly, I couldn’t take another day of this

So I gave up my title of “the Grinch of Valentine’s Day” and went to Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree, and “the closet”. I had seen a wreath that I admired in a local florist’s shop. A $79.99 Valentine wreath was more than I could justify..even if I loved the holiday.

Hobby Lobby offers a ten or fourteen inch styrofoam wreath. Don’t forget to print your 40 % off coupon if they are not on sale.

Dollar Tree has these right now. There are about seven roses per stem. Remember, you’re not looking for centerpiece quality silk flowers. I had a few stashed in “the closet” from Walmart also.

I whacked and clipped until I had a pile of red, pink, and white rose buds with about 1 1/2 inch stems. Then the fun began.

“ What is this?”, Beloved asked. He knows this is not my normal style.

I even added a few Valentine picks from Dollar Tree. You might like a bow….I’m already over my “frou frou” limit :).

I am joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday. Each week she shows us inspiring makeover ideas and hosts a long list of participants. Click on the button on my sidebar to join her. Thanks for hosting Susan!