Over the past few weeks we have been pretty busy. Two weeks ago we headed to Oxford for our first Ole Miss game of the year. We had a great time in the Grove, during the game, and after the game. Like always lately, I forgot to take any pictures of the weekend. I was happy to see a Rebel win and enjoy a weekend with family and friends. Speaking of friends, Chip and Lisa are sneaky! We ended up going to dinner with them at Snackbar after the game. Needless to say, I’m glad we have such wonderful friends who allow us to crash at their place on short notice when needed! :) Snackbar has some wonderful new fall cocktails. The Autumn Collins is delicious! I wish I could recreate this at home to enjoy. It was wonderful getting to see Casey Saturday night as well!
This past weekend was one of the busiest I have had in a long time. Saturday morning we hosted a Fall brunch. Brian and I have been thinking about hosting a brunch for a while. We both love brunches, but no one seems to give them anymore. Megan and Cole mentioned they would like to help host as well . I really do wish I had taken some pictures (I honestly meant to) of the brunch but I completely forgot. We had a lovely turnout and everyone seemed to enjoy it! Like us, everyone seems to love brunches, but never have an opportunity go to one. This might start being an annual event at the Herndon household!
After the brunch we headed over to The Lost Pizza Co.for the grand opening. If you are ever in Tupelo stop in; some of the best pizza. Personally I think it’s better than OVPC.
Saturday night, we went to a Engagement/Wedding shower for Kim and Shane. Needless to say, Saturday was a very long and tiring day.
Sunday, I help host a baby shower for a friend. I made a cute diaper cake for the table decoration. To be a first timer in making one, I found they were super easy to make and quiet fun. I wish I had embellished it some, but there is always the next one next month I’m helping give. We had cupcakes from one of my new favorite bakers, Sugar Rush. I made her a swaddling blanket and I just realized I didn’t take a picture of it!!! This the first gift I made that I forgot to document it. :( I’ll have to get Courtney to take one for me and send it to me.
The swaddling blankets have been fun and easy to whip up for gifts. I have 3 more I need to make in the next week. I’ll make sure to take pictures of them. I wish I had a running stitch on my machine, but I have plenty of decorative stitches to choose from which speeds up the process.
I thought it turned out cute!
I finally took a picture of the simple fall table runner I made. It’s nothing fancy, but it is long enough for the length of my table.
I need to really press it, but I’m sure you won’t notice. :) I’m thinking about being brave and doing a Christmas and Halloween one from “scratch”. I found a great tutorial on how to turn and hem napkins (which I can just apply to this).
Tonight is the 11th Annual Tupelo Chili Fest!! I love being able to taste all the chili and get ideas for my own chili! Last year we tried out adding mashed up peaches and strawberry preserves to it for a little sweet and spicy kick. Maybe I can snap a few pictures from the event tonight.
The weekend should be a little low key. My parents are coming for the weekend tomorrow. It’s been awhile since they have been here. I’m looking forward to taking my Mom the the quilt show in town and a few other places. Not sure what Brian and Dad will be doing, but I’m sure they can fend for themselves. I really need to get cracking on Christmas gifts I’m planning on making so I won’t be like my Mom and wait till the last minute or the night before! I can’t wait to share what I’m making.
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Those cupcakes look yummy! I love strawberry cake.
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