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Big Lots=Big NOT- my wedding shopping adventure

When I am in wedding mode (which I was the other day) I first stopped at big lots in a plaza, because even just a few years ago, you could REALLY rack up some deals!!!
 
Now? They are like a cheap, junky mish mash version of TJ Max (except TJ max has designer items)!!!
 
But remember, I'm in my wedding mode- so it does not fit the bill for budgets!
 
Next I head down to jo ann fabrics. The silk florals there are quite nice.....but I still will never understand why a hydrangea stem is $7. Next I saw a simple but SUPER pretty heart wreath made from grapevine, with red berry sprays and a red ribbon with a loop for hanging. It was GORGEOUS!!!!!! Until I saw the price tag- $39.99. WHAT?!!!!!!!
At that moment I was determined to make it cheaper.....I examined it for a good 10 minutes.
 
This is something I am going to add to my website......THEIRS VS MINE! This will be for all you girls out there....you fall in love with something and then you get sticker shock. I'm determined to find the 'oh I wish I could afford that' to I can do this myself!
 
I love going to dollar tree and family dollar. ESPECIALLY now that i'm experimenting with flowers, you can get a CHEAP bush of crappy fake flowers for $1.
 
Back to the grapevine wreath......Benjamin Franklin (a craft store here) is going out of business. After marveling at the gorgeous ribbons and picking up some super cheap wedding items to play with....what did I see? A HUGE BOX FULL OF CURLED UP GRAPEVINE! Normally, full price is 2.49 for a small roll. But the owner had tied 6 rolls together, for the same price! CHA CHING!
 
So I can't wait until I have the time to play with my grapevine and get some more DIY projects for you all!!!
 
 
  

What I learned today....

So I was having fun playing with centerpieces, and I had these little tiny crystals in one of my vases........of course it got knocked over! Those tiny beads were impossible to pick up, vaccum up, and they somehow got treaded in every room in the house!
 
So......when making centerpieces, make sure and do it on a sheet of painters plastic or in the kitchen.
 
If you need some great centerpiece inspiration by color or theme....checkout the website www.projectwedding.com Thousands of pictures and ideas are there for you to check out in your color scheme!

My New Store

It's official, I'm getting ride of the store on my website because whoever created it was not thinking to clearly!!!!
 
If you lick on my store, there wil either be a link, or a new browser with my store will
open for you, like magic!
 
I apologize for SUCH a delay and lack of products thus far....I'm trying to keep up with.....my life!
 
 
On a super happy note, my third dress may be ordered soon, and I got invited to a wedding! Thanks Carol and Ashley!!!!!!
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