Happy Valentine's Day everyone. I had plans for a mini Valentine tribute, but that is not going to happen. Most of the couples in Morristown are celebrating the day. The guys flooded the flower shops and the ladies at least looked at new lingerie. Most of them didn't buy anything remembering what a waste it ends up being for the amount of time it is actually seen.
I did finish the bridal shower video. I'm glad it's over. I didn't make any new food, except for the bridal cake. It didn't come out as planned, but it's there. I successfully added balloons which I am ecstatic about. I needed one more balloon, as you will see in the video, but I couldn't make one more thing for this video, not even a balloon. I just wanted to get finished. I am imagining the balloon popped as she was putting them up.
Leslie, being the maid of honor, was in charge of the affair. She decided to just have it in her backyard. The weather has been unseasonably warm and she decided to take advantage of it. Debbie of Black Doll Collecting, I think Sunni is wearing another outfit from your box. I tell you it is the gift that keeps on giving. I never imagined I would use so many of the items so soon.
So here are my balloons. Almost looks like I blew them up, but I didn't. They are oval Easter eggs from Hobby Lobby. I bought a big bag with pink, blue, green, yellow, and purple. Perfect balloon colors. The bag of about 20 cost 87cents. This week all the Easter stuff is 40% off, so it will be even cheaper. I've attached straws as handles for the moment. There are better options, but I couldn't think of them in my time crunch moment. I cut the straw tops so it would spread a little bit over the end of the egg. I put a little glue on the egg itself, then I secured it with tape. I'm excited to have an easy way to make balloons.
Back in November I saw Paulette of limbe dolls at a doll show. There she presented me with a St. Regis lace ensemble to give to Danielle from her doll alter ego Paulette, who lives here. She also made a card with it's own little envelope. To say I was impressed is an understatement.
This is the inside of the card. Can you say adorable?
To see what Danielle's ensemble looks like and to see a tutorial on how to make your own, visit the post entitled "I'm Your Woman" at limbe doll's blog.
To see what other goodies Danielle received on her special day, you have to watch the video.
Awesome video! The ladies seemed to enjoy themselves at the shower! Danielle received some beautiful gifts! Cake came out great. Love the idea using the Easter Eggs as balloons! Can't wait to see the wedding video!
ReplyDeleteThe work involved in these is always astounding. Happy Valentines day!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! I loved it Vanessa as always. Nice setup, delicious looking food, cute cake ; ), nice gifts, good music...everything is on point. This was a very special V Day treat! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the video. Some of the ladies' comments were hilarious!
ReplyDeleteThe food looked appetizing. The gifts were nice, especially the sweet card and St. Regis lace ensemble.
I wanted to see the men move and groove.
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Frannie - Thanks! They had a good time. Nothing like being with friends, eating, drinking, and enjoying a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteHey It's Muff - Happy V Day! Thanks for watching Muff.
Georgia Girl - Thanks. I'm so glad you liked it! We are almost there. I am going to sleep for a week once this wedding is over.
I watched the video at midnight and "thought" I posted a comment, but I see it did not publish. So here's a recap:
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the video. The food looked delicious. Danielle received some very nice gifts. I especially like the sweet card and St. Regis lace ensemble from Paulette.
What? No men? I so wanted so see some men shake their groove "thangs" or something.
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Cute! Love the food. The setup was really nice, intimate. I was hoping to see the strippers too! LOL
ReplyDeleteLoved the presents and how they were wrapped.
I very much enjoyed the video! The food looked great. Thanks for featuring the St. Regis Lace ensemble but my favorite of the bridal gifts was the black set Vanessa gave Danielle. Hopefully we will get a glimpse of Danielle modeling that for Rod in a future video! :-)
ReplyDeleteDBG - Trust me if I had some extra hot men hanging around here you would have seen Danielle turn a nice shade of red. You know what a commodity those hot men are. Glad you enjoyed the video.
ReplyDeletemrscarissa - Thanks. Sorry all the men were at the den. I tried to sneak the camera in, but they caught me. Those gift boxes were part of the video delay. I had to get in the mood to make them.
limbe dolls - Thanks. Leave it to Vanessa to spice things up a little. Maybe Danielle will wear that one on the wedding night. I don't think Rod will be expecting that.
Wow, you got on that bridal shower QUICK! Very cute video. Why have I not even touched my bridal shower pics! hahahah!
ReplyDeleteThat video came together nicely. I love the decorations. I need to check Cara mailbox and see if she been invited to the wedding. You know my girl is all about family and good times.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like some really great gifts were given at the shower... and the bridal shower is just so lovely, the decorations are great!
Vita Plastica - That bridal shower was not quick at all. It should have been done weeks ago. I even did the boutique video because I didn't want to do the bridal shower video. I'm glad it's over and I'm happy with the results.
ReplyDeleteBrini - Thanks. Girl, everyone is trying to come to this wedding. I am going to have to add extra pews to the church.
Heather - Thanks. Yes, Rod...I mean Danielle got some wonderful gifts.
Hello from Spain: Congratulations to Leslie for the party. I like the balloons were the straw. Luckily there were no cameras during the dance ... I like the cake in pink. The moon is beautiful chair. The gift box is very original. The note is very romantic. You worked very hard and I was very good. Congratulations. The video is gorgeous. By the way, how many days it takes to make a video like today?.
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Marta - Thanks. The actual shooting time for a video only takes 4-8 hrs. Then there is editing the pictures and coming up with the script. The most time consuming part is when I have to make things for the video. That could take weeks or more because I have to be in the mood to do it.
ReplyDeleteThree words I have to say sexy sexy sexy also where are the male strippers at
ReplyDeletejessikaj - Hmmm, I see you are part of the stripper crew. LOL! If only I had extra hot men. All my hot men are married or otherwise taken. I may have to form a group of hot men to have on hand for such events.
ReplyDeleteVery nice video! Yes I wanted to see the strippers too! Oh well, she did get some nice gifts! Where was mom?
ReplyDeleteMs. Leo - I see I am going to have to schedule a girls night out at the stripper club. Mom was at home enjoying her grandsons.
ReplyDeleteGreat video! I especially liked the food and soda props! I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Video But I Realli Wanted To See Who Was Going To Win The Gifts Nd How They Was Going To Salsa :(.............But I Hope Your Fans Get A Invitation Through Mail For The Wedding......!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis video came right on time. I was expecting another episode of The Voice (my new vice) but it's now only once a week. So, I logged on to check my email and there it was! Loved it! Everything looks awesome and the food...it looks so real. I'm super excited for Danielle and just love the lingerie she received from the other ladies, especially the one from Antoniette! ;)
ReplyDeleteI hope they have a blast with the dance lessons and I hope the guys are hot.
In A Dolly's World - Thanks! Happy V Day! The dolls and I enjoyed our day.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous - Thanks. Sorry about the games and the Salsa lessons. The video was already 7min long. Any longer I would have had to make a 2nd video, which would have delayed the wedding. We don't want to do that, do we?
Tracy - So glad the video filled a void. So you liked that litte red number Antoinette gave? I'm sure that will be another Rod favorite. Who am I kidding? Rod is going to love them all.
I can't wait to watch the video. I love the photos. It's funny how I was such a tomboy as a little girl that I didn't do much more with my dolls than comb their hair. At some point after puberty I became girlie. The inner little girl who didn't play with dolls loves stopping by here to look around.
ReplyDeleteKenya - Well we love when you visit. I hope you enjoy the video. We are getting closer to the long awaited wedding.
ReplyDeleteKenya - Well we love when you visit. I hope you enjoy the video. We are getting closer to the long awaited wedding.
ReplyDeleteVanessa, you make us feel as though we are really at a wedding shower. Loved the cake, the gifts and the decorations too. Great job!
ReplyDeleteDebbie - Thanks! We want all of our friends to be a part of the activities.
ReplyDeleteAll Dani's friends are freaks because I never seen so much lingerie gifts in my life!
ReplyDeleteEbonyNicole - Have you never had a bridal shower? That is all I got at my bridal shower and I got twice what she got. That's pretty typical.
ReplyDeleteI really want that wedding invitation and also the show was great!LOL
ReplyDeleteAnonymous - Isn't the invitation beautiful. Charlis did a wonderful job. I had forgotten how romantic those two were.
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