Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Craft Night


Last night I got to go

to Lisa's house for a

Christmas crafting night ~ It is

so much fun to get together with

people who "get" the same stuff that

you do ~


Her house was recently in the

Dallas Morning News with some

beautiful pictures of her holiday decor ~


Well needless to say I knew that

I would pretty much not get any crafting

done because I really wanted to

look at all of her beautiful

Christmas decorating and awesome

vintage vignettes everywhere ~

Here are just a few of them ~

~ this is above the bathtub ~

~ over a doorway ~



~ this is the top of her headboard

with a mirror above it ~



It ended up that everyone pretty

much admired her home in awe, ate, chatted

and watched Charlene make

a necklace for Lisa out of some

of Lisa's vintage finds ~

( Lisa, Charlene & Cindy )


I have been wanting to make a

necklace with an old coin purse

for awhile so it was really fun to watch ~


Lisa's studio is totally amazing!






Right before we left Cindy

had Lisa autograph her copy

of the newspaper ❤ ~

We were totally goofing around

with having her sign the paper

just because it was too fun ~



You've gotta love crafting with friends!

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33 comments:

Debra @ Common Ground said...

Looks like so much fun! love those coin purse necklaces. I have one to make too! Merry Christmas, Lori!! xo

ShantyGirl said...

so glad you had a wonderful crafting girls evening! Sounds like a lot of fun!! Have a Merry Christmas!
Sherry

The Cranky Queen said...

Great photos and I always love to get together with my gal pals for craft night! I made a change/coin purse necklace and wear it all the time...some people 'get it' and others don't...oh well, that is what makes life so interesting! Thanx for sharing your night out. Tiffany

Lisa said...

Lori,
Thank you for this post, I love your pictures! You got my favorite things, think I'll be saving your post to my sidebar! I hope everyone understands the 'signing' was in jest! LOL
Can't wait for our next art night!
Lisa

Linda said...

Now this looks like such a fun time! How fun to see all the goodies in Lisa's lovely home! Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Ideas House post~ I'm glad you liked it!

The Feathered Nest said...

Oh Lori! I wanted to be there SOOOOO BAD!!!!! I know you girls must have had the most wonderful time together....and Lisa's home is absolutely gorgeous!!! She's earned the right to be in that paper...and worked her buns off too :) Thank you so much for sharing the photos...since I couldn't be there! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas precious girl....hugs and love, Dawn

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

Lucky you for getting to see it all in person!! Merry Christmas my friend!
XO
Kristin

janet said...

Looks like ya had a lot of fun..I am lovin that necklace..
Have a Blessed Christmas..
And yes what a beautiful home..Lucky you..

Joolz said...

Thanks for sharing your lovely photos. What a lovely time you must have had. Merry Christmas!

Abby's Paperie Garden said...

Girls gathering for crafting in a beautiful house...I'm jealous!

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Abby

trash talk said...

I tell you what...I'm so proud for Lisa I'm about to bust. Her home is so charming and warm.
Looked like it was a hot time in the cold town for sure.
Debbie
P.S. I just love getting to be famous through association...at least that's what I tell myself...and I totally dig the autograph session!
Have a very merry Christmas!

Ruby Jean said...

Lori it ALL looks so VERY lovely... Just like a VICTORIAN Christmas... :)

down to earth style said...

My kind of craft night....

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

So glad you posted pics of her place. It's so pretty and love seeing your take on it. Merry Christmas.

Sandi said...

How fun!! It is always a good time when friends get together and create!! Merry Christmas!!
Blessings~

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Sounds like a ton of FUN!!! Love her framed handbags...what a neat idea. Hope you and your family have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Blessings,
Linda

Tina @ TinyBear Studio said...

Oh - it looks like you had an awesome night Lori. Sounds like lots of fun.
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas
xo

Susie~From My Home To Yours said...

Looks like such a fun time! I think I could just stay in Lisa's studio for a month or so....

Merry Christmas and Blessings,
Susie

Cindy Craine said...

Looks like all kinds of Christmas cheer going on there! I love all the decorations and of course Miss Charlene doin' her magic! I'm sure the necklace turned out great! Happy Holidays!!xox-cindy

Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig said...

Wish I lived up that way closer to you gils! No one down this way to play with! :-(

Charlene said...

Lori, WHAT FUN WE HAD!!!! It was so good to see you again!!! It has been WAY TOO LONG! Let's be sure it doesn't take so long next time. Have a Merry Christmas! HUGS!
Charlene

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Sounds like such a fun time. Love the pictures of Lisa's house. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!!
hugs~~~ Daphne

A Cottage Muse said...

You lucky girl ~ glad you had fun!!

Viola said...

Great pictures, Lori! Looks like you had a lot of fun.

I also want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2012. All the best for you and your family!
Hugs, Viola

http://shabbychicinspired.blogspot.com/

time worn interiors said...

Lisa is so sweet! I met her at a blog party at Zapp Hall once! Hope all you gals come out to the blog party that Theresa Cano host in the spring! Would be great to meet you Lori!

Merry Chirstmas!

tot

Dorota said...

Niech te Święta przyniosą Ci w prezencie to czego najbardziej pragniesz.To "coś" nie musi być ani widoczne ani dotykalne...może nawet nie pachnieć.Ale niech będzie CZYMŚ bez czego nie można i nie warto żyć.
Zdrowych i pogodnych Świąt życzy Dorota z Sielankowego Dziergania

Ocean Dreams said...

It looks like you had a lovely time Lori, I love craft nights with the girls! Merry Christmas!

Larrisa Hill Designs said...

I'm your newest follower, would love for you to follow back. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. Heather

Cindy said...

That looks like so much fun! And now i have an new idea, make a necklace out of a vintage coin purse! Amazing idea! Her house is so charming, i would have loved just walking around looking too!
Hope you had a great Christmas...

Cindy

blessedmom's simple home said...

It looks like lots of fun. Loved the beautiful decor. I hope your Christmas was wonderful!!
Blessings,
Marcia

Burlap Luxe said...

Looks like you had fun and the decor is so bo-ho gypsy chic I love it :)

Have a beautiful New year :)
xoxo
Dore

Miss Gracie's House said...

I SO wish I was closer...we could be quite the trio...that looks like ONE fun night!
Rene

Cheryl Carey Bass said...

Lori, I TOTALLY know what you mean about "arting" with friends who "get" you. I have only a couple of friends like this in the area and I don't get to do as much with them as often as I would like. But, when we do, I always have the BEST time. I guess we all have different friends for different things. I often find, however, that the friends with whom I spend time "arting", seem to be the ones I most want to spend more time with. I think it's because with a mutual appreciation of the craft, there is a deeper connection. Art is real. Art is pure. And no one has to pretend because every person's art is their own, as it should be. Next time you do something fun, give me a holler! I'd love to come hang with you. :) Glad you had a great time. BTW, I'm SURE your home is every bit as lovely as Lisa's.