oh, but two other things: i wouldn't call myself a great cook, and i'm CHEAP. so.
we had barclay's mum and his sister {a mother-to-be} over last sunday for mother's day, and--true to form--i had a wonderful time hosting without cooking--or spending--anything crazy. not because i don't care, just because i'm like that. i just am. but i've noticed that if you put enough thought into things, people don't mind that you didn't spend all your money on them, or that you're not good at whipping up a three-course gourmet feast. did you know that?
i made the decorations out of brown paper bags, and we had a picnic lunch-type meal with a bunch of fresh fruits and veggies, mango-coconut chicken salad wraps, bbq chicken buns, and basil blts. and then we went outside for the frisbee/walk in the sun part of the picnic. maybe not pinterest-worthy, but we had fun and everyone ate, like, 13 sandwiches each. which, i believe, is the point.
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incorrect. THIS IS PINTEREST WORTHY.
those lantern/hangy bags/ceiling decs are freaking amazing!
Just lovely. Love all the decor and the personal touches you made.
-Liz
I love the decorations and the food looks delicious! It looks and sounds like you had a great day, which is totally the point. (And cooking is waaayyy overrated, if you ask me.)
This is so neatttt can I come to one of your partiessss
I love it! Who needs pastel colours and polkadots?!
Yum! I love sandwiches! Can I come over some time?
Sounds delicious! And fun!
Oh, everything is just so pretty!!
aw, thanks! i quite enjoyed the bag things too--they're so easy to make! i left one up... :)
:) thanks liz!
hahaha, cooking IS overrated. i mean, hard cooking is.
yes please! you're invited to all of them.
actually, the party could've done with a few polkadots... :)
do it! come at the same time as caitlin and we'll have a blogger sandwich party.
it was fun. :)
aw, thanks meg. :)
Your sandwiches all sound AMAZING. You did a wonderful job - it all looks so cute and personal. (Nice napkins!) :)
This post made my stomach growl, ha! Looks so good!
It's beautiful! I love that you didn't spend tons of money, but you can tell you put lots of love into everything.
oh and I have a new blog name and URL. :)
A Girl Called Beloved
Man, that meal sounds delicious. That's WAYYYY better than anything I would/could ever do! And everything is so pretty. Can you throw me a party sometime? I'm TOTALLY okay with cheap, especially when it's pretty. ;)
Sounds sexy!
I am also going to crash this blogger party if that's ok! :) I'd be excited at the sandwiches, let alone the paper bag decorations.
This is so cool! I love the paper bags with the chevron-style edges and those hangy things are super awesome! Please post a how-to!
woohoo, four of us! i need to get sandwiching.
aw, thanks kiersten!
{haha, i save those napkins so hardcore. they only get brought out for very special things. :)}
well come join the party, i'll make you a sammie!
i was going to comment on your new blog yesterday, but i didn't get around to commenting on anything yesterday. it looks so good! i'll be over there shortly. :)
i'd love to throw you a party!!! :)
aw, thanks jessica! maybe i'll post a how-to tomorrow? ;)
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