A Valentine’s Tea

DSC_0137 Nothing screams more girly than pink and red hearts.  Though I loving spending Valentine’s Day with the husband, I believe Valentine’s Day can also be a special day for girlfriends to get together.  I have always wanted to host a Valentine’s themed party and this year I finally did…
DSC_0217DSC_0009DSC_0014DSC_0035DSC_0084DSC_0093DSC_0188DSC_0190DSC_0196This is my matching outfit-matching décor Sandra Lee pose…DSC_0237When all the lovely ladies arrived, we ate lunch, enjoyed some tea, chatted, and then got crafting…friendsEach girl picked out there own design and I loved how each one ended up reflecting so much of their personality…DSC_0055Some of the “non-crafters” were very focused!DSC_0056DSC_0062DSC_0067DSC_0078 (2)DSC_0084 (2)Nothing like good food and something to keep your hands busy to inspire great conversation and bonding…I am one of those who gets nervous when everyone just sits there and talks…DSC_0101 (2)DSC_0103 (2)Many of my friends are from different seasons of life and it is a true blessing when we can all get together and let our worlds collide…DSC_0144DSC_0147 (2) The finished product…I am so proud…friends1 As many of you know, as I have shared before, that this past year has been a bumpy year as it pertains to relationships.  I have learned to let go of people who bring me down and have been able to finally embrace and invest in true authentic relationships…with people who really know me…and love me…DSC_0044 And it was a true blessing to realize that THESE are the women I need to be spending my time with…
DSC_0136 (2) I love how things like this start with paper hearts and frosting but evolve into so much more…life.