Another Version of Patchwork

***There is a PS with a brief explanation of my absence! But here is the post that led to my 4 day break despite having wonderful posts planned out!

Last Sunday was spectacular! 

I got my husband to tag along with me to a craft fair! 

You have heard (read) about this before!

But this time my hubs was my plus one! 

Most men would not brave this truly chick date, but my husband was awesome! 

Here are a few sights: 

 

 

You should know i finally purchased something from Topiary, which I am completely drooling over! (Though, now as i type this, i am wearing my pretty necklace and cannot drool, but still love it!)

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And, my hubs even scored a bit. 

He got a brand new custom fitted leather belt! So cool! Thanks to One Star! 

 
So far this has become my favorite belt that i have seen him wear! It really is great!

And we even visited the Old Vine booth for a yummy grilled cheese sandwich that we shared:

Then we TOTALLY stopped at the Cool Haus Ice Cream Sandwich Food Truck!!! And we each ordered our own sandwich! 

Mine was a Vegan Carrot Cake Cookie and a S'mores Cookie with a Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

 

And then hubs got a Salted Chocolate Ice Cream with a Chocolate chip Cookie and a S'mores cookie

YUM-O! 

Overall it was a fun day and my hubby said he would even go back! 

It wasn't so bad for a guy, but it sure was great! 

PS. You will notice this post is filled with photos! i was so excited because i actually got some cool looking ones. I came home and got my post ready to post and then began to add my photos. Lo and behold, i had reached my FREE limit on Picasa. For those that may not know Picasa is linked with you Google account and hence anything you post to blogger (photo-wise) gets added to there if the pics are uploaded from your own files on your PC  OK so then i realized that i had not changed hte sizing on any or my pics and so, with 654 photos i thought that resizing was gonna just take way way too long. Well  this was of course on top of us trying to find a new place to live and then led to me feeling WAY overwhelmed. This week has been interesting, that is for sure! Cause even now as i type this I am home "sick" because i had to take my hubby to the ER this morning! PTL he does not have kidney stones, an appendicitis, or even a hernia. Just some stinking virus that has cause a huge amount of pain for him in his lower right tummy! Anywho, to make this PS a little longer, I'm just gonna say that the photo problem is being worked on at a snails pace, but will be resolved eventually. More to come on that, i think. Maybe a tutorial? Who knows! 

Add Some Patchwork

I love a Patchwork Festival. Have you even been to one? 

Well, i am guessing, not. This event is a local crafters dream come true. If you sell items that you make (whether its soap, chocolate treats, honey, guitar straps, jewlery, repurposed antiques, etc.) then this would be your paradise! For a gal like me who loves to look at all that is crafty, this event is tops for me. I will admit i buy very little, but LOVE toooooo loooook! It is so much fun to go into each stall and peep at all the fun finds! 

So this time around, my gal pal and I headed out and went to the new location in Santa Ana! Let me just begin by saying that this was the BEST location! Instead of one long strip of narrow road there was a whole intersection and all four roads in each direction FILLED with vendors for us to spy on! Oh wow! I have to say i got very few pictures of items and vendors, but i loved this spot! There was so muc hto see and the event was such a success that i just got caught up in the moment. Hence, not many photos. 

Here are a few vendors I really enjoyed:

Topiary Designs

I LOVED these pieces! The vendors were super kind and the jewelry was all wonderfully crafted! MY only issue was that i could not decide! Thank goodness they are on Etsy! Visit them and check them out! Here are a couple items i have my eye on! 

Soap Tart

This gal sure did have some great smellin soap! Loved stopping here and letting my mind and nose drift off for a little bit! And the packaging was oh.so.cute!

Check out these sweet smelling soaps here!  

Couch Guitar Straps

I thought these guys were ultra hip! Love that they use vintage car interior fabrics, leathers, and vinyl to make straps for cameras. guitars, wallets, etc. They are definitely going to see my money when i have hubs pick out a strap for our new camera! Love that they looked so cool and every one was so original! CHeck out Couch here!

Really liked this one... but it needs hubby's approval first! 

I am not sure what the vendor name was but i ended up leaving with these beauties! I have had my eye on these for quite some time and EVERY TIME i pass them i say "I love those!" This time i took the plunge and bought a set. One says "faith." another says "hope" and lastly one says "love/"  These look great in our potted plant on our shady patio! 

Last but not least check out some of my other shots... again there are not many! 

You can also check out this post from Random Nicole! She took some great shots! 

If you every make your way to CA... consider coming on a PAtchwork weekend! you will not be disappointed! Promise! 

High Five for Friday 5.25.12

Hey there! Hope your week was as lovely as you are!

Here are my Top 5 highlights from the week.... Its my High Five link up with Lauren @ From My Grey Desk!

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A relaxing trip to Barnes & Noble on Wednesday night to figure out some book club suggestions. Loved that! Here's what i found:

I thought this sounded like a fun story to read... maybe?

I have wanted to read this book for a while!!! 

I thought that this one looked and sounded like a cute story. 

I read ALL of Jennifer Weiner's books ... cant wait to read this even if my book club picks it or not! 

 Have you read any of these books? PLEASE share your opinion and/or suggestions!

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I began working on my wreath and it should be done maybe even over the weekend! So excited!

Here's the pin i used as a starting point:

Source: oleanderandpalm.blogspot.com via Simone on Pinterest

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I have lost 9.4 lbs. since Monday May 14th (as of Thursday morning). I have been really strict and it is paying off! Just gotta keep it off!

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Memorial Day Weekend! This weekend I am looking forward to visiting the Patchwork Festival, meeting with my new book club and relaxing with the hubs!

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My First GIVEAWAY!!!!! Please celebrate 100 posts with me by commenting on my 100th post!

Don't be shy! Enter today! 

See ya tomorrow!!