{"id":23956,"date":"2015-05-05T07:34:29","date_gmt":"2015-05-05T11:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/?p=23956"},"modified":"2015-05-05T07:34:29","modified_gmt":"2015-05-05T11:34:29","slug":"midweek-random-musings-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/05\/midweek-random-musings-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Midweek random musings….."},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi there friends!? Finally I am starting to be on the mend, I am not quite 100% but feel like I am almost there, guess all that rest paid off!? As I periodically do I come up with these random posts. A little of this and a bit of that, a great way to share on a host of different subjects. Having been sick this last week threw me for a loop but allowed for a lot <\/em>of down time (yes there is too much of a good thing:) movie watching, book reading, and of course plenty of sleep!<\/p>\n

I am going on a girls trip tomorrow and will be back on Saturday and yes will be sure to take some pictures to share as you know I always do. So this post will be it until then, it is a long post so consider it plenty to read and take in over the next four days:) Kind of like a few posts crammed into one!? I included at the bottom a few links to some posts that rank as my all time personal favorites from last year and thought I would include them just in case you haven’t seen them. Enjoy…..<\/p>\n

This is very picture heavy, so sit back relax, pour yourself a cocktail or an extra cup of coffee, depending on what time you are reading this:)
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MY NEWEST TOLE PIECES COMING OUT OF PRODUCTION! Sooo excited over my newest pieces, getting in a bunch of planters, umbrella<\/em> stands and a few more caddies. Take a look at all the beauty as they are being handpainted, I so love my line, every piece is like a little jewel:) They should be here within about 30-45 days and of course I will keep you posted.<\/p>\n

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THE MOST GORGEOUS BRIDAL SHOWER…. A few highlights from the bridal shower my dear friend threw for her daughter, literally it was more like a mini wedding:) The flowers were just “beyond” and I loved that many of the blue and white pieces used as centerpieces were from my shop! The luncheon spread was fit for a princess as was this cake-<\/p>\n

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I AM CRASHING PATRICIA ALTSCHULS DERBY PARTY NEXT YEAR. Anyone with me….love her TV personality and just look at her super elegant Derby party, the devils in the details! (photos courtesy of NY Post)<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK – APRIL 30: For Pulse. Patricia Altschul, from reality tv show Southern Charm, shows how to throw a Derby party in her Charleston home on April 29, 2015. (Anne Wermiel\/NY Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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NEW YORK – APRIL 30: For Pulse. Patricia Altschul, from reality tv show Southern Charm, shows how to throw a Derby party in her Charleston home on April 29, 2015. (Anne Wermiel\/NY Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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NEW YORK – APRIL 30: For Pulse. Patricia Altschul, from reality tv show Southern Charm, shows how to throw a Derby party in her Charleston home on April 29, 2015. (Anne Wermiel\/NY Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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NEW YORK – APRIL 30: For Pulse. Patricia Altschul, from reality tv show Southern Charm, shows how to throw a Derby party in her Charleston home on April 29, 2015. (Anne Wermiel\/NY Post) ***Butler is Michael. Guests are Cameron (girl), Eddie (navy blazer) and Jason (tan blazer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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NEW YORK – APRIL 30: For Pulse. Patricia Altschul, from reality tv show Southern Charm, shows how to throw a Derby party in her Charleston home on April 29, 2015. (Anne Wermiel\/NY Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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NEW YORK – APRIL 30: For Pulse. Patricia Altschul, from reality tv show Southern Charm, shows how to throw a Derby party in her Charleston home on April 29, 2015. (Anne Wermiel\/NY Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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NEW YORK – APRIL 30: For Pulse. Patricia Altschul, from reality tv show Southern Charm, shows how to throw a Derby party in her Charleston home on April 29, 2015. (Anne Wermiel\/NY Post) ***Butler is Michael.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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NEW YORK – APRIL 30: For Pulse. Patricia Altschul, from reality tv show Southern Charm, shows how to throw a Derby party in her Charleston home on April 29, 2015. (Anne Wermiel\/NY Post) ***horse name is Millhouse, Palmetto Carriage Works, driver is Troy. Butler is Michael. Guests are Cameron (girl), Eddie (navy blazer) and Jason (tan blazer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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NEW YORK – APRIL 30: For Pulse. Patricia Altschul, from reality tv show Southern Charm, shows how to throw a Derby party in her Charleston home on April 29, 2015. (Anne Wermiel\/NY Post) ***Butler is Michael. Horse is Millhouse from Palmetto Carriage Works, driver is Troy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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THIS AMAZING CREATION FOR THE METS NEWEST EXHIBITION. How about this incredible porcelain creation, if i didn’t know better I would swear this was created just for me! Created for the current exhibition at The Met, China: Through the Looking Glass.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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OLD MOVIES. With my being sick, it meant plenty of time lying around like a wet noodle not doing much but did get to watch some movies that I have seen probably at least a dozen times, but somehow they never get old! Amazing isn’t it how that is, here are some of the oldies but goodies I had great pleasure in watching…..<\/p>\n

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ON THE SUBJECT OF BOOKS.? It was nice I must admit to have some much needed downtime to finish a book and start a new one, which I am very excited to tell you about!<\/p>\n

?I am about half way through My Sweet Carolina and loving it!? It is such a wonderful, heartwarming story that really draws you in and the best part is it’s by a friend\/fellow blogger, darling Kristy Harvey.<\/p>\n

I am so proud of her and the buzz is deservedly mighty loud on her debut novel. The characters are rich and engaging and I found myself immediately connecting to them, I am bringing it with me on my trip to finish and cannot wait…..absolutely recommend it!? Click here to order it.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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To sweeten the deal of getting a fabulous new novel, here is a limited time offer Kristy is offering…way too good to pass up!<\/p>\n

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Purchase Dear Carolina<\/a>?between May 5 and May 10 (pre-orders count too!) and send?proof of purchase of to readdearcarolina@gmail.com (Pictures are fine ? and if you buy at a signing just email me!) to be entered to win a $1,000 Shop Design Chic Shopping Spree! And you?ll also get the Dear Carolina Companion Cookbook and fun printable quotes just for entering!<\/em><\/p>\n

BEAUTIFUL HYDRANGEAS. Got in the prettiest quality hydrangeas, so excited about these as they look and even feel real! I will be doing a promo on them next week so stay tuned. I immediately put my own personal order to good use. I have found with really good quality hydrangeas,? when you have a plant that is on its way out, you can “fill in” with a few stems and you will be amazed how it brings the plant back to life!<\/p>\n

You know I love my white but must say these green\/purple ones stole my heart…<\/p>\n

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MY GORGEOUS MONOGRAM NAPKINS! Only downside to carrying monogrammed napkins is literally every time I get an order in I love them so much I am tempted to order a duplicate set for myself…….bad idea:) I have way more monogrammed napkins than I know what to do with!<\/p>\n

When we moved 3 years ago (crazy its been that long) I had a box filled with them and there had been water damage and they mildewed, I was sooooo upset but made up for it:) So here’s a look at some gorgeous recent orders…..<\/p>\n

To anyone who is considering these, June 10th will be the last day to place orders until sometime in August, the workroom is closing for 2 months (mid June through early Aug)<\/em><\/p>\n

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A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE NOTEBOOK. How incredibly pretty is this? Artist extraordinaire Patricia of PVE,<\/em><\/a>? is selling these darling little notebooks for the purse, they are the perfect size and perfect price! I am constantly writing\/making notes and am always writing them on backs of receipts or checkbooks, no method to that madness!<\/p>\n

Now I can whip out this beautiful little book and write in style…click here to get one of your own!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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A MUST TRY RECIPE. A friend of mine was hosting a ladies breakfast meeting for her golf club and was very nervous (she admits shes not much of a homemaker) so she was asking me to help her with the menu.? Amongst other “user friendly” ideas, I told her about having seen these mini quiche toast cups and though I hadn’t tried the recipe yet,? suspected they were really good not to mention quite cute!<\/p>\n

So she decided to give it a go and said they were the biggest hit, everyone loved that they were bitesize (think portion control) and easy to eat. She had multiple requests for recipes, I will most certainly be trying myself soon! Click here for recepe\/how to<\/a>…<\/em><\/p>\n

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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HUM. The Met Gala, one of the<\/em> biggest fashion events of the year if not the biggest. All eyes are on the attendees and all I can say is there is a boatload of people who need to fire their stylists pronto as in this morning! I imagined me walking out in one of these getups and my families expression, it would range from delirious laughter (my boys) to sheer horror (my husband) ending with a unanimous decision to have me see a shrink immediately:)<\/p>\n

I mean, yes of course I get that fashion is highly subjective, a personal choice and a way of expressing myself. I will even go so far as to say it is an extension or art and accept it but these to me,? are nothing short of a disaster, just my honest opinion. Would love to know what your thoughts and I start with a few winners that redeemed the name of the Met Gala!<\/p>\n

Let’s start with my winning pick of the night, Emily Blunt nailed it….just magnificent!<\/p>\n

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A few close runner ups…<\/p>\n

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And this is when things went downhill and at breakneck speed…no narration necessary, think the pictures speak volumes<\/p>\n

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The theme was “China: Through the Looking Glass”. Perhaps next year should be a sequel, “The Emperor needs new clothes” lol couldn’t resist:)<\/p>\n

On a sidenote, this newest exhibit runs May 7-Aug 16th. I will be going in a few weeks as it looks to be quite amazing. Click here for more info.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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So that’s a wrap! If you got through this in one sitting, kudos to you:) I will be back on Saturday, wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. Thanks for stopping in, if you want to follow me on Instagram (click here to follow<\/em><\/a>) I will likely be posting here and there. Until next time….<\/p>\n

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