party details---need unique vendors!

I want to bless YOU...or someone you know!  That is, if you or a friend creates something or sell something that's unique or interesting.  I want some "vendors" (for lack of a better word) although that terms give a certain tradeshow feeling, for my big party coming up October 22nd.  I have 4-6 now (working out details with 2) but would like 10-15 at the party.  So that leaves YOU!  Do you know anyone?  You know who she is...she has a passion for making something, collecting something, reselling something, buying something or just something. 

I will warn you in advance that I'm being a little bit selective only because I don't want to have a craft fair and I also want to have people that are lovely, passionate, kind & easy to work with.  I want this to be a peaceful evening for ALL involved. 

I want my guests to have a great assortment of things to choose from but NOT feel any pressure to buy anything from anyone.  If they leave empty handed & just came to enjoy the party then that's totally fine with me.  I just want everyone totally & completely blessed & if that means going home with a few amazing gifts they can pass on to family & friends then everyone wins. 

I can tell you this....the right people will be there...guests & vendors alike.  So if you know someone who wants blessings in their life then please forward this blog entry to them & let them decide. 

God's blessings on all of you & have a good rest tonight!  Oohhh....I LOVE what I do!
Trish

party planning--2 more miracles

Do you wanna hear something amazing?  Well I’m sure I’ve already told the miracle story about my invitations for the party & how they came about….not enough time to read my older posts to confirm so if you’ve missed it here’s a brief rundown of the occurrence:

At about 7am one morning I was praying about the invitations to the party (comment if you want to be added to invite list—ladies only) & asking God for help (long story why my printer & setup weren’t cuttin’ it).  At around 10am I receive a call from Jesse CC West printing.  Apparently I had used their services YEARS and ages ago & they were just checking in on me.  It had been SO long in fact that I didn’t even know what CC West was & had to google them.  Well if that wasn’t a direct answer from God Himself I don’t know what is!  Just a few days later I had them in my hand & boy are they amazing!  Thanks CC West for your help & being used by God to answer my prayer!

Well Saturday I had another miracle.  I’ll share in a couple days due to the sensitivity of the matterJ  stay tuned!

Then today ANOTHER answer to a request I’ve placed before God 2 weeks ago.  I’ve been praying for HELP!  Really really praying for someone to help me.  Well, I now have 2 people helping me with this party!!!!  God’s hand is clearly at work in the planning of this event.

I would share the details but they really don’t matter… what matters is that I asked God & He provided for my needs…just like He’ll provide for YOUR needs!

I heard someone say once that God isn’t moved by NEED.  He’s moved by FAITH!  I don’t know about you but I desire the God kind of faith that moves mountains. 

Much LOVE....and blessings to you

trish

day of rest & words are so powerful

oh my....please excuse me for not blogging last night.  I actually went to bed when Marc did....EARLY!  It was so wonderful.  I really hate waking up to a messy house & that's just what happened...oh well, I enjoyed my rest!

So what an amazing service at church today!  We're learning about the power of the tongue...your words have power.  OH YES they do folks!  I've known this for a long time but when you sit under the teaching again it brings things up & I realized I wasn't doing so hot in some areas.  Pastor said "most of us say what we have but God says we can have what we say".  Powerful, huh!?!  Well I strive to say what God says about me.  This also means I have to spend more time reading His word & really meditating on what it says. 

The very first scripture He took us to is 2 Corinthians 9:6-11.  That’s actually one of the ones I have on my bathroom mirror to read every day.  It’s the one I’m standing on for our financial breakthrough.  From www.biblegateway.com  ⁶ Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. ⁷ Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸ And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. ⁹ As it is written:

   “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;    their righteousness endures forever.”^[a]

 ¹⁰ Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. ¹¹ You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

OOOOoooohhhhh……if that doesn’t get you excited, what will?  I’m excited to give.  I love to give!  But when I really meditated on this for the first time 2 years agao my faith was encouraged.  Now I have something to stand on…to hold tight to when everything around me tells me something different I can say….NO WAY!  Look what God says! I had to share this with you…hope it blesses someone.

changing gears...turning the focus from selfish to selfless...a good goal to have.

We women wear MANY hats!  Would you agree?  Well tonight...only moments ago I was coming in from the garage to get something I needed to work on a project when I stopped, turned back around to turn off the garage lights, and locked the door.  A little earlier than normal considering that when the weather is right I could live in my garage working constantly while the family recharges for the next day.  God please let me survive on very little sleep each night and maybe throw in an afternoon nap a couple times a week. 

Back to my story- I came in to refocus on what’s important….GOD!  Then family.  Then business.  Selfish to Selfless. I want to remember to put others before myself.

Now back to me: allow me to share some of today’s adventures:

Marc kindly took Tiernan to school today (thank you Honeykins) so you can imagine the work I was able to pump out while Koen took his first nap. 

-I painted a coat of paint on Louis Shank chair (loving it!) 

-Found the purpose for the drawer---a way to display jewelry as art

One day soon I hope to get my act together & post pictures each day of the projects we’re working on or have completed.  I took some pics today but by the time I can get to the computer to type all this up its too much effort & the cords are in the master.  Not a good idea to wake my Honey. 

Back again:

-Drilled the holes for the coffee table art & the photo to install on it- going to be wonderful IF I can created something that looks like the vision in my head! Decided on what to do for the sides…spray paint.  You’ll love it!  Or not.

-Sanded a few items to prep for the next phase of fun.  Table top---may end up being wall art.  Legs for chest turned linen closet—not sure what I called it last night.

-Sprayed a few interesting finds….will see them at the party…really really affordable so everyone can go home with something!

There were so many things earlier I was thinking to tell you about but right now they’re not coming…must be tired.

Oh, here are a couple new projects that were born tonight as Marc & I stirred creativity stew in the garage:

We’ll make a table out of an old metal box that looks like it used to house parts for a hardware store but I can’t be sure of it.  The legs from another table we took apart were a perfect fit but we had to strip them of some nasty veneer laminate.  Now we just have to drill the holes in this metal case....easy? we shall see!

And there was one other project we decided would be a good idea but I can’t think of it & normally I’d get up & go check out the garage to know for sure & add it to my blog.  But NOT TONIGHT!  I’m finished, at least in that room.

Although I always enjoy keeping you up to speed I'm rather sleepy so I shall sign off.  The last 3 nights I've gone to bed without taking the time to talk with God & prepare spiritually for the next day.  So tonight I'm not putting my relationship with God second to sleep or work for the truth of the matter.  I love when He is the last person I talk to & the one I wake up with…after only ONE snooze—by faith!!!

 

side moment: My Pastor just told a story about one of the big faith preachers that wouldn’t let more than 30 minutes go by without meditating on the word of God.  No wonder he was a faith giant.  Oral Roberts?  Kenneth Hagin? I’m sorry, I don’t recall.  I have a LONG way to go but the good news is nothing is impossible & I love seeking His face.  Amazing, this caring, loving God we serve.  We are abundantly blessed!!!

Ok….really I must go now!  Beddie-Bye...t

God is blessing me more than just this party

The past couple days, despite being very busy, I've been so heavily blessed with a fresh outlook.  My boys are amazing (well I've always known that) and I've been enjoying more quality time with them even cuddling or kissing.  It bears mentioning that yesterday was Koen's first, second & third kisses.  Tiernan was the first to receive a juicy, baby slobber kiss which almost turned into a very red nose.  Then Mama joined right in this fun experience of a milestone & Daddy was quick to follow.  Afterward Koen celebrated his accomplishment with an ear to ear smile and several strong hand claps.  What a special moment!

And for Tiernan he's talking so much more these days.  He loves to carry on a conversation even using new facial features & shoulder shrugs.  I have to keep from laughing just about every time.  Not only when he's telling a story or explaining something to me but this boy is FUNNY.  just plain ol' giggle-till-it-hurts funny, 

You wanna hear something really funny?  Well, too bad, I'm telling it anyway.  Once I was trying to have a serious conversation with him about something he did that was unacceptable.  Trying being the key word here.  Not only was I unable to keep a straight face I couldn’t even look at him.  I don't mean I wore a smirk.  I mean I was in an outright belly laugh.  Uncontrollable.  Laughing with tears in my eyes.  Ever since then he’ll randomly try to just start laughing when I’m about to discipline him thinking he’ll get me going.  It only worked ONE other time I assure youJ 

What a joy it is to see them both growing & learning.

party details--so many things to finish

How many days until this party?  24?  anyway, I was getting a bit overwhelmed by it all so Marc suggested I approach this as a business woman.  "Make a list of all your projects" he suggested.  So I did.  2 pages worth of projects I'm either in the middle of or on the verge of starting.  What!:!"!:?!:  I need help.  I prayed & as I was asking Him to send me an intern or friend a song bubbled up in me.  I say of the Lord You are my shield, my strength, my fortress, deliverer, my shelter, strong tower....my very present help in time of need.  And there I have it....He is my help!  He helps me in all I do as long as I continually put my trust in HIM according to Proverbs 3:5-6.

So as far as projects I NEED His help on:

coffee table turned into art with old fence wood, sconces and a photograph (drill holes for carriage bolts & mount photograph)

large map art—finished the medium one tonight and have the large one to tackle…..Joann don’t worry I have one more place to look for the one element I’m missing….hang in there!

crosses (jeweled or maps)

an amazing Louis Shanks chair --paint & recover

Trunk cabinet—paint & distress legs from side table, install legs, strip varnish from trunk, add shelves inside

Light fixture—pressure wash, install lighting inside---IF I get this one finished this will be one for the books

Our Sign!!!  Big pineapple yellow sign needs to be painted & framed out

2 lamps---paint, get lamp shades

Make art from the top of the end table we disassembled

Drawer from the table is a display shelf lined with OLD foreign stamps

Tree footboard—might be able to put this one off since we’re considering using this one for a while THEN selling it.  Would love to show it off though….a real work of art!

Grandma’s bracelet---a few pins & special things from my mom’s mom I want to wear as a bracelet then make a sister to sell---vintage earrings, coins, pendants, awards, pins & even an old small bell to add to the vintage chain!

Key necklaces---Marc does all the jewelryJ

Laptop table covered in an old map---wanna keep this one and would still love to show it as a sample of what we like to createJ we’ll see if it makes the cut

Magnets---already have 6 made & I really love them.  Used old rusted metal with vintage costume jewelry & crystals….so much fun to make these

Faith, Hope, Love Clock—need to add the back for hanging then send to Nino, my clock maker

Love art—I guess all I have to do is add the back hardware but its SO big it’ll take 2 people to make sure its on straight. 

5 window art displays---have to work all 5 (if I have the time) on Photoshop to get to the printers…..Photoshop better behave!!!!  I worked for a while yesterday & today on this…Miracle from heaven….I’m READY!  Thanks GOD….I love you.

This is just my project list….NOT my to do list for party prep.

OH LORD….please help…please.  I would love for people to just get a good picture of what we do & what we create.  Everyone wants a unique conversation piece (or 10) in their house.  Trust me!  I’m a decorator & I know what my clients want.   I know the right eyes will see our work & even though not everyone will love it, there will be those that appreciate what we do & the Favor of God on our lives!

Ni-night….I’ll let you know tomorrow how things are looking & how we’re coming along. 

party details

http://thegreypear.eventbrite.com/

Shopping. Entertainment. Fantastic treats. FUN!
Sorry this event is just for the ladies.....hosted at my favorite tea room, The Motley Menagerie
October 22nd....just read the invitation link above. 

I have some invitations printed (the same as the picture attached) at The Motley Menagerie and will hopefully soon be found at Buda's Red Door.  I hope to see you there.  I'm praying the right ladies will be there & divine appointments & friendships will manifest---no more than 200 is my prayer. The right eyes will see what we do & what we're all about.  The Grey Pear is successful because everything we put our hand to prospers.....according to Psalm 1:1-3.

I am praying for each one of you ladies, whether you come or not.  Just the fact that you read my scattered thoughts from time to time.  Ok....can I be real with you?  I don't mean to confess anything bad I just think I should acknowledge that my husband is the only one reading this:)  Not for long honey...I'm hittin' the big time:)   Breakthrough is MINE....its here right now!