These are going to look so special on this white, Food Network serving plate on top of aqua linens. I purchased them on Amazon - but I think I bought the last one. I also found them here. 
I immediately contacted BBB and within a day or less, Christine Mehling herself contacted me back. I asked if she did custom work...and of course, she does! We've been in touch several times to talk about what I'm looking for and she even asked me to send over samples for design inspiration.
I thought this would be a perfect addition to my food/dessert/special goodie table - something sweet (who doesn't love cookies?), something easy to pick up and something that will make the table look high designed. While I haven't tasted them yet, I've read so many great things about the taste. And, Amy wouldn't recommend them if they weren't the cream of the crop!
Christine is working on two custom designs for me now - can't wait to see! I probably won't unveil these one of a kind delights until after the shower - want them to be a super special surprise. I'm getting the Mini BBB's like below, but she also does full size cookies.
Thanks for the tip Amy Atlas!
I couldn't believe when I saw the sale price for these candles. Granted, they are pretty small, but the quality and the packaging alone makes them worth more than that. I think the regular price of around $15.00 is really fair for what you get. I got the blue - Pagoda and the yellow - Lemon Lily. The Pagoda smells so good...a tiny bit of fruit, a little bit of nature and a little bit of musk. It's the perfect blend. I haven't smelled the Lemon Lily because they come sealed so the lids don't come off and I don't want to break another seal. I know it smells great though - have never smelled a Voluspa that didn't smell good.
Run to your computer and scoop some of these up - if they are still available. I got about 6 and wish I would've bought 20. Such a great thing to have around the house when you need a cute little gift for someone special.
Enjoy!
I couldn't believe it when I found the fabric on the purse above. I immediately contacted her to see if she could whip me up some of this awesome fabric to go right in line with my theme for the baby shower in October (remember the cups from my last blog entry?). I didn't know if she would sell in smaller quantities, but she does.
She is so awesome to deal with and even tweaked the color of the fabric to match my colors exactly. I was surprised at how quickly she communicated with me - considering she's in Japan and there's quite a time difference. I got the fabric in hand in about a week - maybe less. It's gorgeous and super durable. It's a sturdy linen type fabric and is so special. Wait and see how I use it in the shower in a couple of months! Thank you for a great buying experience, Hitomi - and for beautiful work!
Here are some more samples of her work:
I'm in love with these cups from Pier One . I found them in late Spring and bought a bunch. Everytime I go back in, I have to buy more (Beware though, if you want some you better act fast. They are on sale and I know won't last much longer). This turquoise color makes me happy...and this design is right up my alley - sort of modern/geometric.
Below are a few of our favorite places...
Muddy Boots Restaurant. YUM! This place is an earthy, eclectic place with really awesome food downtown Nashville. I love the hummus and pita, the bean soup and the chicken artichoke wrap with chipotle mayo***. My hubby likes the grilled chicken focaccia, the bean soup and Norb's grilled cheese. They have the most divine looking desserts, although we haven't tried one yet - next trip!
Another favorite restaurant (can you tell we like to eat), about 20 mins from town is the Story Inn in Story, Indiana. It's a must try if you are ever in that area. A truly unique place (with great food). The town of Story...well the inn and restaurant are the WHOLE CITY. There are rooms/cottages to stay in, event rooms/barns, a tavern, and, of course the restaurant (which is in an old general store). Many of the items on their menu are grown right in their garden on site...and the other ingredients are all from local vegetable, dairy and animal farmers.
Below is their definition of Story from their website.
1.A quaint village founded in 1851, nestled in the hills of southern Indiana, a place known for its weather-beaten barns, clapboard churches, covered bridges and splendid fall foliage.
2.A gourmet restaurant, a/k/a "Story Inn," formerly a turn-of-the-century general store, open year-round for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch, offering an exquisite selection of domestic and imported spirits, wines and beers (reservations required for dinner).
3.The Midwest’s premier country inn, offering comfortable and beautifully renovated historic rooms or cottages, many with hot tubs.
4.Any number of ideal venues for weddings, business meetings, banquets or other special events, including, inter alia, a restored century-old barn.
5.A place full of history, like the Story Still, a gathering place in the cellar of the Old General Store, aptly named for the area's prohibition-era bathtub gin.
There are so many other things to do in Nashville/Brown County...vineyards, music, theatre, shopping, art, horseback riding, swimming, camping, hiking, mountain bike riding...check it out and take a trip sometime.
***I love to make chipotle mayo at home. So easy: cut up 1-2 chipotles in adobo (depending on how spicy you like things) and combine them with 1-2 cups of mayo (I like to use reduced fat to be a little healthier). Lasts a long time in fridge. Is simple, but feels sort of fancy.
