Don't Weight Around

I know that I have not posted in a while {about anything} but I just had to let you guys know that I have lost 28.7 pounds in 8 weeks and I am so happy.  This is just the beginning. I want to drop about 60 more and maintain.  If you are planning to drop a few pounds, start small and before you know it you will be on your way. Take the first step...You owe it to yourself!!!!

One Year Later

The hubby and I spent our 1 year Anniversary in St. Augustine.  We took the time to relax and enjoy each other and learn a little history about the Oldest City. Here are a few pics

                                              
                                               CasaMonica Hotel

                                      Our Suite

                                                Hotel Lobby

                                               Flagler College

                                                  Flagler Ceiling

                                               Castillo de San Marco

                                                We found the Fountain of Youth

                                               St Augustine Beach

                                               The oldest Wooden Schoolhouse

Happy Anniversary!!!!

Birthday Recap-Food

I initially planned a fancy menu for my party on Saturday. I also had planned to have a cookout on Sunday in honor of Memorial Day. However, my family planned to leave for home Sunday morning instead of Monday so I changed my menu a bit. My menu theme changed to one that was more casual...one that lended itself to both my birthday and Memorial Day. Mom's cooking is always welcome in my kitchen!!! We had Southern Fried Corn, Beef Ribs, Pork Ribs, Chicken, Potato Salad, Garden Salad with all the fix-ins ,Mac and Cheese, Fresh Squeeze lemonade and Sweet Tea. It was delicious !!!!!

Birthday Recap-Table Scapes

As I said before, my birthday party was for a small number of individuals. I wanted to share this day with those very dear to my heart. Here are a few pictures of the table scapes.

Concrete Love

God is such an awesome God.  He is always there in time of trouble. He assures that when you truly TRUST and OBEY  him, he will always come through for you. My husband and I have been concerned with paying some unexpected bills off {IRS }.We don't play when it comes to UNCLE SAM. This past weekend,  we were trying to come up with a strategy to pay the IRS off sooner rather than later.  We analyze and analyze...but really did not come to terms with anything. We ended the conversation by saying "Let's just give this to God". We proceeded with enjoying our day.  Monday morning rolled around and we both realized that we had only 2 days to pay our mortgage.  He usually pays the bills but for some reason he forgot to send it in and left the check with me to mail.  I went to work called our Mortgage Company to pay via phone to ensure that we  would not have a late fee. The agent asked me if I wanted to pay the difference.  I replied, "The difference in what".  She informed me that there was over a $1000 credit sitting there which not been applied to our account.  I immediately asked her to verify the account that she was looking at and it indeed was our account. My mouth flew open and I heard a little voice say
 I TOLD YOU THAT I WILL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS.  I had to close my office door and praise God right then and there.  I called my husband and he closed his door and began to praise God too.   The love that God has for us is  truly Concrete Love...it is thoroughly mixed and permanently set....for all those who want it!

Birthday Recap- Invitations

I am back to share my wonderful birthday gathering. It was a pretty small gathering for me and my family. My mom drove up from MS and threw down in the kitchen. I originally planned an outdoor event, but in the end we held the event inside {bad weather}. I also thought that my mom would be here longer but she had to leave early Sunday Morning. This meant that I had to combine my party and cookout. Nonetheless, we had a wonderful time.  So, let's start the recap with a preview of my announcements. These were fun to make. I wanted to incorporate something about me...something that I realy liked. I love the Juicy Couture fragrance so JC was the theme of my announcements.  Take a look!

I'm Back!!!

I know that I have been gone for a while, but now I am back. I have been so busy with work, planning my brother's wedding and planning my own party. I will be back to show and tell soon!

Weight Journey Update

 I know that I have not posted in a while. I have been busy with invitations and life. Nonetheless, I wanted to offer my progress with my weight loss goals.  So far, I have lost 15 pounds and I feel great. I feel that I can do it!!!  I am taking small steps and I am confident that I will eventually make my goal.  My insurance provider offers free health classes like yoga, step and dancercise.  These classes are awesome. Most are for members, but some are offered to the general public as well {free}. I attended my first sessions last night {yoga and step}. Did I get a real workout...OMG. Tonight I have dancerise and I can't wait. With dropping the 15 lbs, I can't see it , but I can tell that I've lost inches because my clothes are fitting better!  More to come....

Save The Dates

These are the lovely Save the Dates that were designed for my brother and his fiance.  They were truly a labor of love..hand crafted by yours truly.

Pink and Green Soiree

One of my Divine Customers contacted me for a small order for her 35th Birthday Celebration. She is only having about 15 people at her home and just wanted to add a little flair to her event. At her request, I produced these.

 

Winning Dress

The poll for my FSIL wedding dress selection is closed. With 57% of your votes this is the winning dress.

 Now will she pick this dress? I don't know. Stay tuned for more announcements about her selection!

Wedding Dresses

Lovely Readers,
I need your help. My FSIL is looking for her wedding dress.  She has great taste and has sent me a few photos of dresses. I would love for you guys to vote on the dress that you like. I won't give the designer name only the photos so here they are:

When I say good morning I mean to say:

G-od

O-ffers us His

O-utstanding

D-evotion to

M-ake us

O-bedient and

R-eady for a

N-ew day with Him.

I-nspire others please, and

N-ever forget

G-od loves you!

Jackpot

I scored!!! I have found a little something that will serve as an accent at my party. I bet you can't guess what these will be used for... more will be revealed later.

Birthday

As stated in a previous post, I will be celebrating my 37th birthday this year. Well, I have decided that this will make an appearance at my Soiree.  Nooooo... not the lamp but the damask print and color. The cool lime green will be accented with black. Now that I have my color scheme. I am on the hunt for more accessories.

Future Projects

I am very excited about the start of my new business.  I have been very busy marketing my talents and it is slowing paying off.  The following is a short list of my major upcoming events.   If you are interested in seeing my work for these events,  please go here.

May 2010 Birthday Celebration (Planning and Announcements)

June 2010 Birthday Celebration (Announcements)

August 2010 Bridal Shower (Planning and Announcements)

September 2010 Wedding  (Planning and Announcements)

Pending Agreements:
November Birthday Party (Annoucements)

Flickr

Interested in seeing more of my handmade announcements and correspondence visit

www.flickr.com/photos/divinedezignz

Birthday Plans

I will be turning 37 this year and I am so grateful that God has allowed me to see another year. I 've never had a grown-up party and although it is not a milestone birthday....it is still my birthday! So this year my husband will sponsor (pay :-) my party.  Some of my favorite colors are black, red, yellow, green. It will be summer so I think that I want some festive colors.  I think that I want something small. My family plans to come up from MS for the Memorial weekend anyways so we will celebrate my birthday and the holiday together.  My birthday is May 31st...a Monday (no work!!!)  As I come up with ideas, I will share!

Dinner In

Last night, my husband cooked one of my favorites. I love wellington....chicken and beef. So last night my husband, the chef, made up this beauty.

We had already eaten half of it!!!! It was so Yummy!

Wedding Colors

My soon-to-be sister-in-law loves the color pink. She has decided that her wedding colors will be hot pink, black, white with gold accents. Here is a little inspiration for her.

Pink is such a beautiful color!

Delayed Get-Away

My husband felt bad that we really did not get to spend a lot of time together for Valentine's Day so we planned a short get-away to Chattanooga, Tennessee.  We really did not have a lot of plans to do much. We just wanted to enjoy each other. However, we did do a little sightseeing at Ruby Falls. It is such a marvelous place.

Valentine's Day

I hope each of you had a wonderful Valentines's Day!!!

Well for me, I had a GREAT Day.  Each year, my now husband goes above and beyond for me.  Last year, I received this for my Valentine's Gift

This year because I am starting my very own business and needed to upgrade my printer so my husand purchased a Brother HL-4070cdw Color Laser Printer

He did not stop there...he also purchased

He is just so considerate. I love that man of mine!!!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

Weight Loss

I am so excited! I have lost 5 lbs since I started on Monday. Hopefully, I will be able to continue my journey and add a little more discipline to my diet. One great thing is that my office is considering starting an At Work Weight Watchers Program.  This is add support...at least while at work :-).  I plan to post a before picture shortly. It really hurts me to look at it but I will post it soon.  Wish me continued success!!!