Remembering 'FLORAL FANFAIR'

Two years ago Thirty-One came out with this beautiful pattern called 'Floral Fanfair'. It was love at first sight for me. I had just become a consultant so I used my earnings to buy a collection of these items.


There in the photo is my collection. I have a few other things but these are the main ones.


This Hanging Bag was a Hostess item a few years ago. I earned $50.00 extra one month so I spent it on one when I had the chance. I took it to New Orleans with me just last week. Once again Thirty-One products proved their worth. It was so simple and easy. I brought the hostess cosmetic bag and a Weekender Tote. Our trunk even looked beautiful!

Beautiful things make me very happy inside. God made the first flower, the first color, the first soft touch. Call me crazy, but i always think of God when I look at my 'Floral Fanfair' bags.

Mailing Catalogs

I have been trying to figure out the best way to mail catalogs. I had the idea to get a paper towel tube and put the catalog in this. I wrapped the tube up in brown paper, slapped the address on and now i just have to see how much it will cost to mail.

Wrapping for the New Catalogs

I was so excited when I heard the UPS man drive into our rocky drive way with, what I was hoping my Fall catalogs. I yelled at the kids to hurry and see if it was who I was hoping. James, my five year old, tumbled into the house with my box.

I had already come up with an idea on how to give them to my customers. I rolled them up with pretty tissue paper and tied the ends off with ribbon. How fun! Today, at camp, is the first day I will hand out a catalog.




I filled a Thirty-One magazine basket with all the rolls of catalogs. I love pretty things. Don't you?

A Happy Hostess

My sister is a traveler that I admire. If it were me, I would be a hermit if I had eight kids and one on the way, but she gets out and about with everybody.
Here they are!


With this many people, getting a lot of stuff thrown everywhere is a part of the traveling adventure. As a Hostess, my sister bought the XXL Utility Tote Set after one of her parties and now she is using it in her 15 passenger van for stuff that they always need but never a good place to put.


She has it placed in between the two front seats. The first is for snacks, the middle for books, and the last.....well.....I forgot what she said. Well anyway, something important is in there.



As we were talking about this her son (who I think is 12 years old) piped in and described to us in detail how great the Market Thermal Tote is and how much less space it took up their old traditional cooler and how he thought it was soooo much better. This compliment came from an unlikely person don't you think?

Even your children will benefit from the organization you can work into your home and life. Mom and Dad are less uptight and stressed. Everyone feels it.....trust me.

Extra Cosmetic Bag

I had an extra cosmetic bag and I was thinking about the best way to use it. In the car we often carry a portable DVD player but not always setting it up I did not have a good place for storage. This was my remedy.








All the wires are safely tucked away in the pockets and there is even a nice sturdy strap to go with the bag. The cushioned sides protects the screens. I was very pleased.

The School Totes Arrived!

I am happy to announce that the School Totes arrived. Backpacks and totes have to be labeled with the child's name. Last year I used duck tape. It looked pretty bad. This year each child has a different color name.





Because of the special last month I got a few extra zipper pouches. I love zipper pouches. I used these odd ones for my daughters things like Lacing Cards, Lolly-Loopsies, and a Tea Set game. These toys are small and she always lost pieces. They fit so nice in her desk drawer, taking up little space, and they are easy for her to put away.





You may think it is a lot to spend to store toys, but let me tell you it is a good investment. When it is time to pack away her childhood toys she can use these same pouches for make - up or hair stuff, or in her purse or car.

School starts the 27th of this month. All four of my children will be running down the side walk to their classes. I love them so much.

School Bliss

My children attend a Charter School and my youngest an Episcopal Private School. I have on the way their lunch kits with their names and some of the new Spirit Collection with the name of our school embroidered on them. I can not wait for them to arrive. As soon as they do I will post pictures of what they look like. I think they will turn out beautiful. I hope the other Moms will enjoy them too.

That's all for now!