3 1/2 hours and counting...

Sometime in our life we all have to do things that make us uncomfortable! 

 In 3&1/2 hours one of those times will be here for me.  Tonight is the Gala for our local Hospital Foundation.  We have a wonderful, new hospital here in town and it's been accomplished in large part through the work and support of the foundation. I'm all for supporting the Foundation.  I just wish we were going to a BBQ instead!  Much more my speed.

Anyway,  I have gathered, borrowed and bought everything I need to try and not shame Hubby Honey with my appearance. However, I need something to hold in my hands as we mill about and so, I made myself a "little black bag" and I thought you might like to see!

I've had this jacket for at least 12 yrs now and so I think the sacrifice was appropriate.

Yes...these pictures are graphic, so if you get queasy at the sight of what would seem to be a perfectly good garment being cut up and re-purposed then skip to the bottom of the page!

And so now the count down is at 3hrs and 20 minutes.......


When I see an invitation that says Valet Parking and Black Tie Optional....

well, I'll just be glad when it's over!  But, I will put on my "happy faaaaaaaaace" and try to look the part!

Pin it!

I love a magnetic pin "cushion"/"grabber".

Until this happens...

But, if you think outside the box...

You will take the really cute tray your friend gave you (thank you Cindy) and the magnet from the broken "grabber" and ...
WaLaaaaaa...

Cuter and a lot more fun!
I love "outside the box" things!