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Silver Bella

Surely by now, you've read how fabulous this year's Silver Bella was, haven't you?

Here I am hamming it up with my roommate Danielle. Aren't these photo props fun? I tried on the red lips as a joke but when I saw how great I looked with 'em, you couldn't pry them out of my hands. I'm going to start wearing the reddest lipstick. You'll see...

Back to Silver Bella. It was the BEST YET! Great classes, fabulous teachers, happy friends, over-the-top decorations, and one really great speaker made for a super delicious inspiration pie.

I still have to finish up some of my projects before I do my official show and tell. As amazing as the projects were it doesn't quite tell the story of just how wonderful a time it was. It really was a fabulous homecoming. I met so many new friends...really wonderful connections that I will cherish. And I reconnected with true kindred spirits. 

This was my fourth year at Silver Bella and by far, the most wonderful. They've all been wonderful, surely, but this year everything just came together so well. Perfectly. I had an amazingly good time and I really can't wait for next year. There's no question that I'll be there...will you?

Look here for announcements for next year's Silver Bella.

treat yourself...

I got back Sunday from Silver Bella (the very best yet...review to come!) feeling a bit sluggish. I blamed it on the late nights and early rises. But when I awoke on Monday with a throat on fire and a fever, I knew it was more than that.

Luckily there was nothing urgent on my list of junk to do. Alfredo and I have spent the last two days with me cuddled up on the sofa and him playing doctor.

And if that's not medicine enough, I had the most delicious magazine to pore over, memorize and devour...

You must treat yourself to the same. You will love it. I promise. It will spill your inspiration cup over with exciting ideas for the holiday.

Here's my very favorite thing in the whole magazine...

 Can you stand it?

I want to move right in...I really do. Fruit Stripes for the roof? Pez candy bricks for the chimney? Candy necklace gutters? I feel faint.

So for those of you who said you missed holding magazines in your hands, may I suggest that you get yourself a copy of this beautiful magazine, printed exquisitely on the most lovely paper.

When I can gather enough pictures from my friends (I took none...gasp!) I will fill you in on just how wonderful Silver Bella was.