My Front Porch: gno

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Craft Wars Preview Party

You all know the saying "It's all in who you know" right? Well, in this case it really is true. See, I know this girl Mandi

As in met-her-in-real-life-and-drove-her-home-from-this-party-know-her. She and her cute friend Jilly was on this little show called

Her other cute friend Bridgette helped her out by hosting a party, when her episode aired, at her parent's house.

The only catch being that they were only opening it up to 100 attendees. I jumped at the chance and RSVP'd (hey, I would've come if was was being held in 1 hour away!) Wouldn't you know it, I was number 10!! And, at this point, the only one I knew was Mandi-but that's why I was going to this party right? About 2 days later, my mom called to tell me about this party in which I told her that I was going. She asked if I could RSVP for her. She ended up being #94-whew! just made it in ;)
We walked in the door to Mandi saying that she was so glad that we came and gave us a huge hug, We were also greeted with amazing swag bags from Pick your Plum,

a photo booth-

my mom, me & Ashlee-she made the nummy Craft Wars cake

very yummy cupcakes from One Sweet Slice

a breathtaking view

and lots of talented women-some of which I actually know.

And, in case you are wondering. No, she didn't win--BOOO! But the party was so much fun. If you want to see how she got picked to be on the show, go here. And, if you want to see her redeem herself (and her project), go here.

Friday, July 1, 2011

GNOWMVR!!!

{which stands for Girls Night out with Mandi from Vintage Revivals}

Remember when I entered this contest?

I didn't win, but someone who lives by me did!! Her name is Jessica and this is her blog and to see the reveal go here. While Mandi was up, she hosted a girl's night out. I almost didn't go. I am not one to just show up by myself to places where I don't know anyone. If I do go anywhere like this, I take my mom. Cuz, hey, at least I know one person right? I told myself everyday for a week that I was going. And, if I felt uncomfortable at all I could leave at any time-I did drive myself there after all. We were all to bring treats to share. So, I made mini cheesecakes. {recipe to come}

I did come home with a few but that is only because there were so much yummy goodness there. Like

homemade goodie boxes filled with chocolate candy from Natalie.

Or these

Pink Lemonade cupcakes from Amy. It turns out that I have known Amy since we were 15 when we danced on the same team. That right there made me so happy that I went-even by myself. See the cute pin she's wearing? Michelle made them for all the bloggers there-and I got one!!! It's so cute. It's her business card made from pages from a book and her info is on the back.

Here are some more pics of our fun {and long} evening.

Mandi had a drawing for some paint, brushes and this awesome frame. The gal in the middle won-I just didn't get to meet her, so I don't know her name. A few of us ended up talking until past 11pm. It was fun, I'm glad I went. Here's the group shot.