Whew, what a whirlwind week this week. I feel completely spoiled because my weekend really began on Wednesday night when my bestie from high school (yup, we met when we were 15!) + her hubby came into town and stayed with us for 2 days on their way to Palm Springs. We hadn’t seen each other in quite a few years so it was fun to catch up.
Then in the midst of their visit I had the incredible honor of being invited by my sweet friend Ashley to attend the Petunia Picklebottom store launch + see their new coroporate offices in Ventura, which are AMAZING!!!! The Ventura store is the first Petunia store and let me tell you they did an incredible job! I’m not going to lie it was a bit of a drive on a weekday, but I got to carpool with Nat, Summer + Andrea, so it was nothing but laughter and fun in the car despite the traffic. I think my favorite part of the whole party was having the opportunity to hear from CEO + Founder DeNai. Y’all she is inspiration + we got to hear some inside scoop on what’s next for PPB + you’re going to be thrilled! Then after the party all the girls headed to BJ’s for some dinner and more laughter. Don’t worry I have plenty more pictures from the event to show you soon… In the meantime, here’s a wee little sneak peek.
And because I couldn’t have all my fun this weekend without including you, my amazing sponsors have come put together some amazing goodies for y’all to win. If you haven’t had a chance to click around my sidebar this month, please do. These ladies are incredible + you’ll find everything from inspiration posts to recipes to awesome fashion inspiration.
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I started blogging as a creative outlet when my older daughter Leila (now six) was a few months old, as a way to keep up with extended family and friends. I then started posting pictures of my crafts, and made my blog public. The crafts turned into a business, and my blog is now a mixture of my personal life and my business and everything in between!
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Hey Rags to Stitches readers!! I’m Morgan – I blog over at Momma to Binks&Babe & create over at Adie’s Lovelies on Etsy. I started blogging for a common reason – was a momma looking for something that could be mine all mine & well, blogging became the answer! I fell in love with the blogging community & never looked back. I’d love to meet you – come on over anytime to my little space in the blog-o-sphere & say hi 🙂
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My name is Laura. I’m a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Monterey, California.
I love Jesus, life, our little family and pumpkin spice lattes. From a very young age I have loved all things pretty and whimsical. Yes, I was the little girl dancing on her daddies toes, planning her wedding at age five. My love story because a reality when I married Chaz, the man of my dreams, and who is by my side at every portrait session.
My camera has become an extension of my heart, and through my lens, I want to capture your story.
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Are you as excited as I am?!
I’m sooooo wish I could enter to win all these goodies myself.
Here’s how to Enter:
Alice says
Sounds like a fun weekend! And opening a shop has to be so exciting, I can’t wait to see more pictures. Is that their new office – the last photo – with he white table and brick wall? Looks nice!
Hope you’re having a good Sunday. And thanks for doing a giveaway!
xx
Alice
Alice says
Ohhh, sorry for another comment, I just went through the entries for the giveaway, and I see that you asked a question – My VDAY this year will probably be very simple, me and my boyfriend will probably have a nice dinner. 🙂
Alice says
Aaand, I’d love to have the Arrow Necklace – Antique Silver – 24″ – Reversible 🙂
Ellen Casper says
Dinner with 16 year old son – husband will be out of town on travel.
Ellen Casper says
Love the Druzy Agate Pendant Necklaces – Custom/OOAK – Choose Chain Length & Pendant – Antique Brass
HAnna says
I’m going to spend v day with my kids making them pink waffles and giving them some special little gifts’
HAnna says
I adore the Spike necklace from Adie’s shop
Josie says
We plan on going to get sushi for dinner. We do it every year!
Josie says
I like the deer necklace from Adie’s shop!
Erika says
I love the small arrow necklace from Adie Lovely’s store! Thanks!
Erika says
I’m not really planning anything special this year! Helping out in my twins’ classroom for their party but that is it right now. Thanks!
Melissa says
Sounds like a great weekend, that store looks awesome! How fun that you got to catch up with a high school friend. 🙂
Mrs. Y says
Spending the morning with my hubs as he works the night.
Elizabeth P. says
I don’t have any special plans for Valentine’s Day except to study for a quiz and do some homework! Hopefully I’ll enjoy some chocolate too!
Emily says
I’m hoping to have a Valentine’s Party for my youth group girls!
chrissy@thePEARLblog says
we are planning on keeping it low key.. just hanging out with friends for our small group and discussing the sermon from that passed sunday!
chrissy@thePEARLblog says
oh and from Adie’s Lovelies’s shop i am smitten over a wax seal necklace
Shelley says
I’m a single mom and I love to make a fancy and fun Valentine’s dinner for my kids 🙂
Shelley says
Love the teal vintage locket necklace!
Lesley says
Well I have a dentist appointment Valentine’s morning. Then I’m going to work and then I’m going to Zumba. Nothing romantic at all. Normal day. Lol.
Lynne says
As a family, we went out for dinner on Mon 1/28 (we have two grown boys, and a soon to be daughter-in-law, and finding a night everyone is available is tough!) to a great Middle Eastern restaurant…so on Valentines Day itself, my husband and I will celebrate with a quiet dinner at home, and some snuggling on the couch as we watch TV. I’ll add in some chocolate and wine for me…… ha!
Lynne says
I was already a fan of Adie’s Lovelies…..These earrings are my favorite http://www.etsy.com/listing/115187568/vintage-teal-teardrop-gold-bow-dangle?
E Wiebe says
Welp, since we live and work in an orphanage in Thailand, we are going to make crafts with the kids. Once they are in bed then we’ll go to the beach, drink a glass of wine and watch the sunset!
E Wiebe says
I MUST have the deer necklace (the husband is a hunter!) and the wax seal necklace. Love!
Andrea Merrigan says
We are doing Valentines day at home. I plan to do dinner “picnic” style on our living room floor.
Andrea Merrigan says
Definitely want the silver cross necklace from adie’s shop.
domestic diva says
Time alone with my sweetie.
Erin says
My parents hated each other and each year pretended to be in love on Valentine’s Day. I’ve always hated that. My husband and I are completely in love after 18 years and tell each other every day. Every day is Valentine’s Day with him! 🙂
Julie S. says
I have some fun things for the kids, and probably just a fun dinner at home! Hubs is treating me to a spa day this weekend since he will be out of town.
Julie S. says
I LOVE that Arrow necklace! I MUST have it.
Carrie R says
We are keeping it low key & budget friendly & staying at home. <3
Alyson @EisleyRae says
Love the new PPB bags. They’re amazing. We’re staying home and having a heart shaped meal (probably pizza) and will just be extra lovey with the kids.
Ashle Potter says
My husband and I are staying home to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I have a few surprises up my sleeve for him… but we are mostly keeping it low key and frugal!
Ashle
Ashle Potter says
I would take anything from her shop! Its all great!
Ashle Potter says
I would love anything from her shop! Its all great!
Carissa says
Thanks for the giveaway!!!v-day is low key this year- snuggling with my soon to be one year old son and giving him lots of love!! His daddy works nights.
lani Derrick says
A nice night in for Valentines day this year.
Carissa says
Love the arrow necklace by adies lovelies !!! Her shop is on vacation so I can’t see her other items!
lani Derrick says
The gold arrow braclet is too cute!!
kayleigh larkins says
My husband and I love to try new restaurants especially on Valentine’s Day becuase there are often special tasting menus so we will be checking out a new place this week!
kayleigh larkins says
I visited adieslovelies on Etsy but can’t see anything because her shop is on vacation. Sure do love that arrow necklace though!
Nay @ coffee-n-ink says
Hi girl –
Usually we just stay home with the kiddies. I think I’m going to stop by at Dots in Pasadena and get my hubby a special cupcake though:)
xoxo
Nay @ coffee-n-ink says
I really liked the waxed seal letter pendants from adieslovelies:)
Joanna Caffrey says
All i know about my valentines day is that i’ll be with my boyfriend of 3 years. I think he has something up his sleeve 🙂
Joanna Caffrey says
Addie’s Lovelies shop is down!!
emily @ anna delores says
Valentine’s Day = glass of wine and likely a chick flick. 😉
emily @ anna delores says
Her shop is on vacation, but I LOVE those arrow necklaces for sure!
Sara says
We don’t celebrate it. Not a big deal to us. 🙂
Tara F. says
I’ll be exactly 38 weeks pregnant on Valentine’s Day. So, we’ll be staying in with our 3 year old and having a special dinner with special Valentine’s Day Treats.
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Tara F. says
Unfortunately the Etsy Shop is on Vacation, so it doesn’t allow me to see the items in her shop at this time.
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Britt T. says
Oh man! Adie’s shop is on vaca, but i love all of her bracelets..the one that are gold with the 3 colored beads!
Britt T. says
I love valentine’s day..hoping to maybe go to breakfast with a good friend and have a couple pals over for dinner, hang out, give them little valentine treats and maybe watch a girly love movie like Love Story! 🙂
Summer Crosbie says
I plan on taking my littles on a day date and then a family dinner at night.
aimymichelle says
i never do anything for valentines day. but i’ll be catching up on reading my review books.
Ashley says
No real plans….except making strawberry cake to be festive!
Ashley says
Her shop is n vacation, but I know for sure that I LOVE those arrow necklaces!
Cynthia Richardson says
I plan to spend a quiet evening with my husband
Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org
Cynthia Richardson says
Since she’s on vacation, her Etsy shop is “closed”
Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org
Jessica B says
We’re having a couple over. When we invited them, I forgot it was Valentine’s Day, ha!
Jessica B says
Closed shop for vacation!