2008 November | Lola B's

"Out of the way from everywhere….."

November 29, 2008

So we just got back from a whirlwind trip to Ohio, normally a little under a 7 hour drive, but with children make it 9. We had a lovely Thanksgiving with B’s family….more pics to come soon.

I’ve been wanting to stop at Mcmaster & Storm for 2 years now, but with their slogan of “Out of the way from everywhere…and on the way to nowhere” drilled in my head (and my husband who’s doing the driving) it’s been hard. Their shop is right on the Indiana/Ohio border, but a good 30 minutes from I-70, and that’s what we were on.

Luckily, we got to stop there today,(thank your Bryan!!!) and Darcy, it’s just darling! Kara and Darcy run this shop together, though Kara was with her family on the East Coast for Thanksgiving.

I got to peruse the shop, buying a few things (stapler out of stock!) and taking in some photo’s. The shop was full of customers, and being a small retailer, it’s wonderful to have that on Black Friday.

Thanks for the warm hospitality Darcy,missed you Kara, your shop is just lovely!! (and out of the way from everything……)

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Tuesday Talk.

November 25, 2008

We are off to the lovely state of Ohio tomorrow for Thanksgiving. What are your plans? Are you hosting this year or off to moms house? I miss Thanksgiving at my Moms house, nobody does a turkey quite like mom.
But, she lives in New Mexico, and it’s quite expensive to fly there with a family of 5!
I’m excited to stop by and see some friends, like Darcy from McMaster & Storm. Kara (the other half) will be on the East Coast, (I’ll see you next time, Kara).

On another note, Bryan and I got to sneak away last Sunday to go and see Wicked. Have you seen? It was wonderful! I could see it 100 times, it was that good.

Have a wonderful, peaceful, Thankful day on Thursday! I’ll catch up when I return……..

p.s. do you like the new music? when i get back, i’m going to do a post regarding music on blogs.

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I’m dreaming of a white and wonderful….

November 23, 2008

I am so tickled this season to be surrounded by wonderfully creative friends. Do you ever sit back and wonder how women do it? I know I do. I know how busy my life is, raising 3 children, running a shop, taking care of my family, my home, my self. I am TRULY honored, tickled, and just in plain AWE how we as women, creative or not, how we do it.

I spent some time today going through everybody’s shop, through their blog and found some pretty amazing things. Take a look:

~The Kay Clutch~ A Bushel and a Peck {i think it’s perfect as a make-up bag, or diaper clutch}

~Ivory ruffled ribbon~ One Hundred Wishes {I’m wrapping everything in this!}

~ Personalized stationary ~ Le Papier designs {These are going to make some great thank you cards}

~ Cloud Dress ~ Edens Bouquet { This is perfect for Baby Wren, who by the way was born yesterday!}

~Tick Tock print ~ Blissful Images { I need this in the largest size avail for my wall in the bedroom}

All of these fabulous things found above are from friends, my creative wonderful friends, who have families, shops, lives. I am so thankful to have such amazing, creative girls in my lives.

I thank you.