I would like to share with you just a few of the beautiful Thanksgiving and autumnal displays of Lisa Neumeier Bobel, owner of L Designs in Fort Smith. She keeps busy all year long creating floral designs for all occasions that range from clean and classic, earthy and ruff hewn, to the gorgeous and elaborate. It is always a treat in my day when I have a Facebook update that tells me when Lisa has posted new project pictures for me to drool over! Check out some of her autumn masterpieces…I know you will agree that she has a “gold thumb!”
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Thanksgiving Decorations from the Sweetest Gal in Town!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Along the Way…
I am typing this as we are driving south to Louisiana. Though it is a difficult drive on a two lane logging road twisting through the western edge of the Ouachita mountain range, it is beautiful and especially in autumn. As we pass through through the various little towns along the way, I am seeing lots of hay bale decorations…huge, round hay bales painted orange like pumpkins with the eyes, nose and teeth crudely painted on it. There are one or two turkeys decorations with all kinds of things being used as the head and tail feathers. I’m just waiting to see some Santa Clauses and Christmas ornaments painted on the hay! Sure have seen a few Christmas decorations up already! Here’s what we saw…
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas
The natural beauty the great outdoors brings us this time of year is simply amazing. Trees are ablaze, dripping with gold, persimmon and pomegranate colored leaves. If you are lucky enough to live in a part of our country with beautiful fall foliage, you know what I means…it takes your breath away and you marvel at God’s design. The leaves are at their peak right now in my town and this is what we pass by everyday on our way to and from school carpool. Gorgeous!
I guess it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving and highlighting nature’s bounty in seasonal décor. Here are a few that have caught my eye online…what will you come up with this year?
Thanksgiving Table Decorations, Thanksgiving Tablescapes
Monday, November 8, 2010
The Hillbilly Hoedown
Well, doggies! Trinity Junior High’s Buffalo Blast was a bona fide hoot as all of the elements lined up for a festive fundraiser. The food, drinks, décor and music were mighty pleasing, and the fact that the Razorbacks game was on televising a big victory over So. Carolina eased the crowd with pleasant spirits…or maybe that was the “White Lightning” being served?!
More than 200 guests decked out in their country casuals feasted on smoked brisket, chicken and chicken wings prepared by Trinity Dads Russ Bragg and John Hagen. Doggonit’ if it wasn’t finger lickin’ good, too! The sides were something to behold…freshly prepared hash brown potato casserole, smoked baked beans and creamy coleslaw. Hot apple cobbler and a Twinkie and Ding Dong layer cake crowned the dessert table…and yes, we actually saw people taking chunks of the Twinkie cake.
Jed Clampit and his band played toe tappin’ country and blues plus a few more…they were so good and we hope they come back for more! Thanks for all the help and support from parents, teachers and friends for making the night a fun success!
Dave and Shana Hughes set the tone for the evening!
Lori Shields, Principal Chandler Doss, and Julie Hagen greet the guests
The first heat of the Buffalo Races
The tailgating section hoping for the best against Carolina
Chopped, smoked chicken and brisket lovingly prepared by Russ Bragg and John Hagen
Jed Clampit and the boys provided “front porch,” toe tappin’ music
The Benedictine Sisters from St. Scholastica Monastery visit with Chandler Doss
Ed and Stacy Ralston and Amy Weis are proud to be Hillbillies!
Karen Schwartz captures snaggletooth smiles from committee members Kim Green and Patty Wortley
The entry…
Sonya Coleman and Kate Maurras survey the vittles!
With the football game on in the corner and the band’s music blaring…is it possible they can concentrate on their hands?
Twinkies, Little Debbies and Ding Dongs adorn the masterpiece cake…if that doesn’t satisfy the sweet tooth, the brownie bites will!
Phil and Chandler Doss call out the numbers for the Buff races
Karen Schwartz and Theresa Piechocki print out the souvenir pictures
Don’t you just love a man in overalls??? And cut off sleeves with tats???
Is it any wonder that we had no hash brown potato casserole left over?
Lana Hunt, Kim Green and Jennifer Yaffe make sure Alex Catsavis counts out the correct number of spaces
Apple Cobbler…sho’ waz gud!
Big money on the races…things are getting heated
With many thanks to our Sponsors!
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Rappeport
Shields Energy
Dr. & Mrs. Jay Stringfellow
OK Foods-Russ Bragg
John Hagen
Friends of Trinity
Fans of Trinity
Platinum Distributing
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Hindman
Golden Corral
Carlisle Alderink & Chris Albertson
Anders Group
…and thanks to a hard working committee
Eileen Teagle - Chairperson, PR
Julie Hagen & Carrie Johnson - Reservations
Sonya Coleman - Food
Kim Green & Patty Wortley - Beverages
Jennifer Yaffe & Ellen Shields - Decorations
Audra Pogue - Entertainment
Heather & Brant Latta - Texas Hold ‘Em Tourny
Polly Johnston - Buffalo Races
Janet Gilker & Karen Schwartz - Photo Booth
Kate Maurras - Raffle
Chris Fitzgerald & Jeff Meares - Football Pool
Lori Shields – Door Sales
Principal – Chandler Doss
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