We are slowly emerging from the fog of party euphoria around here.
This past Saturday, we had the distinct pleasure of hostessing the Texas Bella Christmas Soirée.
And what a joy it was.
Girlfriends came from near and far. Lubbock, San Antonio, Waco, as well as all parts of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area... and although we had just seen most of them last month at Silver Bella, it felt like a reunion.
Lots of catching up and girl talk.
Cocktail hours hour.
Then, upstairs to the studio, where we began a paper ornament project.
A delicious holiday meal was served at around 7. "Thanks, Chef Anthony". I was clearly so involved in partaking of the meal, that I neglected to get a photo until this was all that was left. Red velvet cupcake wrappers..... and a few coconut cookies.
Time to head back upstairs and finish our projects.
Truth be told, some of us chatted entirely too much, and didn't finish until today. Ahem. Although, wowza, it is gorgeous, Shea!
And some of us still haven't finished.
But I will.
Finally, it was time for an AMAZING gift exchange!! Everyone outdid themselves with their offerings! What fun we had.
Shannon draws #1, and gets the ball rolling.
Heather looks happy with her gift.
Stacy looks worried that someone is going to take hers away.
And they did. I hope she is consoled by the faerie dust.
I would like to thank Joanna, whose lovely gift I ended up with.
And Alisa, your creation was also hotly contested. Well done!
How blessed we are to be a part of this amazing network of women, bonded by a creative muse... who share their supplies, their dreams, their hearts, so openly.
We absolutely loved having you here. It was magical.
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