A Sprig of Lavender: Rockford

Sunday, December 13, 2015

A Special Holiday Event!~

I attended the sweetest event today

The creative owner and her lovely assistant hosted A Very Blogger Christmas Open House, and it was fabulous!~

Upon entering the boutique, one couldn't help but to notice the wonderful refreshments. After being greeted to the event and given a gift of A Mother's Nature Lavender lip balm, my friend and I were offered sangria. Yes, please!~ Oh my, is that a sprig of thyme in our glass? Love the added touch and the special straw (sorry, didn't get photos!~). After being served sangria, we were offered a candy cane which would give us a percent off all purchases for the day. There was one 40% off cane, and my friend was fortunate enough to draw it! (I received 20% off which was quite lovely as well). And so we shopped, and this is just a bit of what we saw....

The adorable boutique is just one of many wonderful shops in Rockford, Michigan and if you are in the area, I highly recommend a visit. Upon leaving the shop, with bags in hand, we were handed one final gift, a ribbon bound foilage sprig which looks amazing on my dining room table.

For the next four days, the girls at Bailey and James Boutique are celebrating the 12 Days of a Mitten Crafted Christmas featuring local Michigan crafters. It's a great time to visit them, and a great time to enjoy the holiday in my hometown of Rockford!~

Monday, January 28, 2013

When my baby brother got married.....

the whole family celebrated, laughed, danced and had fun. Who knew years ago when I changed his diaper, that I'd also be the one to design his wedding flowers. Sorry if that embarrasses you Casey, that's what big sisters do!

The family has grown and these photos are from a bit ago, but I just obtained the CD, and am excited to share some of them.

Jenny Friar to Casey Carmody - shown in no particular order

Photo credits to: Shutterbug by Jen
Floral credits to: Forrester Farm

After wedding photos in Rockford, MI

A vintage touch, prior to the wedding..

Loved how both moms were laughing. Also, had to show the lanterns and arch.

Ceremony at New Life Christian Fellowship, Grand Rapids, MI.

It wouldn't be a Carmody wedding without a few Buicks...

Post ceremony photos in Rockford, MI

We not only gained a sister in law, but a wonderful niece!

Love seeing flowers mixed in with my dad's '33 Buick!

Reception was held at Wabasis Lake. Greenville, MI

Jenny, my sister in law, wanted to use her Grandma's dishes for the centerpieces. Her mom made the custom table cloths that were used at the reception.