Oh there's so much wonderful Artistic Affaire goodness in blogland...and I'm feeling quite behind since I haven't posted any pix and have hardly been around to chit chat about it!
Right when I got home, I got a bug and it was all I could do to get myself to work. There wasn't a whole lot of blogging or it took me almost a week to even get around to loading my pictures!
So, if you'll indulge me, I'd love to spend a few minutes and share with you some loveliness that blessed my soul and eyeballs over the weekend of this event. It may take a few posts, but that's just because this was a jam-packed weekend!
I flew down to Orange County on Thursday evening (Sept 17) and the fabulous Cheryl picked me up from the airport. And how lucky am I that I then got to stay in her home for the weekend! It was just absolustely gorgeous and so comfortable! Check it out...this was the wonderful (and generous!) gift basket that Cheryl had waiting from me in the guest room...
On Friday, we headed out to do a bit of shopping. Cheryl took me to one of her favorite shops called Country Roads.
For lunch, we went to Watson's Drug Store and Soda Fountain and then bopped around to a few other shops in the area. SO fun!
Friday evening was then the opening event of the Vendor Fair at Kim's event. I'll just let the pictures of the fabulous decor be the star here...
Cute make and take from Laura McCollough...
And then some of the most amazing gals were there selling some of the BEST stuff. I confess, I indulged myself and actually bought a few trinkets. I usually just buy "supplies" but on this night, I came home with this lovely necklace from Ruth Rae...
Oh how I love this! And absolutely every time I wear it out, I get compliments!
Okay so much more to share but must run...I promise more more more very very soon! :-)
Looks magical!
Posted by: Kelly | September 28, 2009 at 11:21 PM
I would have bought the necklace too- very pretty!
Posted by: lorraine lewis | September 29, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Bummer that you caught a cold. I hope it is gone now. It was wonderful to meet you and to be table mates :-) Hope you are able to come down to Kim's next event in July.
Take Care,
Susan
Posted by: Susan Shintaku | September 30, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Hi Michelle,
I keep getting my reply letter back. We are at the Portland Marriot Downtown Waterfront. Number is 503-226-7600, under Judson Reaney.
Hope this gets to you. I will try again tomorrow.
Big hugs!!!
Posted by: Suz Reaney | September 30, 2009 at 10:14 PM
We had such a great time!
Miss u already!
Sandy xox
Posted by: Sandy | October 03, 2009 at 08:12 AM
I looks wonderful!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | October 04, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Ha, I am laughing at my typo, I looks wonderful??? Not quite, I just woke up, have some ratty bed head and am wearing sweats. IT looks wonderful, Kim's gatherings always look AMAZING!!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | October 04, 2009 at 07:10 AM