A Sweet Saturday Spent with Sweet-Stops

Okay, consider yourself warned.

Lots of pictures and lots of fun! 

Last Saturday I was invited to photograph the Spring

Sweet-Stops Spring Craft Event. 

Here is the whole group... about 50 ladies participated.

Oh... and P.S. note the views in the background

These are actually the ladies of Sweet-Stops

Cindy Leech, Lin Sue Cooney and Debi Rigg 

Amazing event planners!

Using a 50's theme, they took a concept and ran with it!

Sweet-Stops

The caterers

Jill Denny and Barbara Korona (Debi's mom)

The bartender, Jim Rigg, (Debi's Husband)

Lots of the ladies dressed in 50's or 60's style. 

A Vintage hanbag... Darling!

A modern twist on on a classic BLT. 

Turkey, Avocado, Bacon and Tomato

Fruit juices with Sparkling Cider

A Coke with a view?

Oh, yes! And there is always a boutique for some shopping.

And then the project. Lots of room to work.

This was an open air patio on the 14th floor.

A mother/daughter team....

A couple of the finished projects. LOVE the dots

So cute.... right?!

That's Mercedes from The Tattered Nest

LOVE her store!!!

 We used her paint.

It was held in the Penthouse of The Phoenix Towers.

Recently remodeled and originally built in 1957, it was the perfect location!

If you would like to see all of the pictures that I took, or you 

would like to know about the next event, go to the Sweet-Stops Facebook page

and like it. You'll be able to see everything that will be going on. 

I'll be joining;

My Romantic Home

The Charm of Home

French Country Cottage
Rooted In Thyme

Sweet Stops Craft Class

Friday at lunch I got to go to my friend's

Sweet Stops Boutique held at the Moon Valley Country Club. 

Most all of the items are hand painted.

Just thought that I would share a little of the good stuff.

Lots and lots of eye candy!

Gifts and Christmas shopping 'aplenty.

And, of course, some Halloween fun.

Darling rolling pins!

Did you say you want some crazy reading glasses?

I think that a lot of this has probably sold, but

if you are interested in anything, you should 

check out the SweetStops Etsy Shop

After the boutique there is always a fabulous craft class with a meal.
All the supplies are always included

This was one of the biggest classes yet! 

Over 60 ladies for The Rustic Pumpkin class this quarter. 

There will be another class before Christmas.

If you want to know more about the next class 

go to the SweetStops facebook page and like it. 

You'll get all the fun updates.

I'll be joining:
Cindy for Amaze Me Monday

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday

Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest
Jann for Share Your Cup 

Lazy Susans and Saturdays!

Hello and Oh my! 

Everything lately seems to be coming up roses. 

Not really.... we just dropped $200.00 on our AC and my little Cooper is 

in the shop, being held hostage (not really, we're waiting for a part)... to the tune of about $2,000.00. 

INCREDIBLE!

But all that is real life. 

And here in blog land we don't live real life.  We live 

picture perfect lives where our homes are always spotless, we excel at our families, relationships and  jobs and we also have tons of time and money for crafting and fun projects 

that always turn out blog-worthy! 

Right? 

Wrong! 

Our down time is precious and we need to make the most and best of it. 

One of the things that I LOVE to do are craft classes. 

My favorites are the Sweet Stops Soire`es. 

They are a little expensive, but totally worth it.

 Everything is provided (tools and supplies) including a 

lovely, healthy meal and a fun, home-made dessert. 

This Saturday was no exception. We made Lazy Susans. 

This was mine right after the decoupage was applied.

Like I said... everything is included. 

ie. the lazy susan, large prints, brushes, decoupage, stain and wax.

The classes are pretty popular and book quickly. They now generally 

have to do 2 classes of about 40 women.

 There is lots of assistance and help. Great if you are an average crafter or 

even if you are more skilled.

OH! And did I mention that there are some fabulous craft items for sale? 

My pal Debi hand paints most of them. (SO stinkin' talented )

I ended up purchasing a few things that I will share with you later. 

Here is mine, still a little sticky, but ready to take home. 

A totally fun afternoon and not one drop of mod-podge on the kitchen table, 

not one mess to clean up and not even one wasted moment of 

precious crafting time.

See what I'm sayin'? 

So worth it!

This is where mine landed. 

A very successful Saturday.

The next class will be in September..... Can't Wait!

P.S. If any of my local blogging buddies want to join me for the next class, 

let me know. It would be fun to do this together. 

I'm joining: 

Kim for Wow us Wednesday