My 100th Post! An Etsy Discount and My First Guest Post at Paisley Farmhouse.

Wow, my 100th post snuck up on me so fast! I have been busy lately—crazy around here….trying to fit in working, studying, and small projects to put on my blog—I’m nuts!

 If you are stopping by from Paisley Farmhouse scroll down until you see my blog archives on the right sidebar and check out some of my older posts. Glad you are here!

I want to thank all of you guys for your constant support and sweet comments. Reading your comments and meeting new followers just really puts me on cloud nine.

Here comes the discount part:

This is a growth chart I painted for my nephew. We already had his name in the room several times so we came up with another idea to work with his theme of bikes, tricycles, and scooters. 

Since it’s my celebration day, I am offering a $10 discount to anyone ordering from my Etsy shop through Sunday, April 26. Click on the pretty red button on the right sidebar to check out my Etsy shop. Don’t forget I can paint to coordinate with your child’s room, and all knobs, except the sets shown, are painted upon request per your instructions.

ON TO MY GUEST POST:

To those of you who are new here, I speak of my favorite store, The Paisley Farmhouse, often. Well, they asked me to write a guest post for them and I jumped at the chance! Check it out…

Hi and Happy Spring to all of you Paisley Farmhouse fans! The ladies of Paisley Farmhouse have graciously asked me to contribute to their monthly newsletter, and I am so excited!

Spring is in the air! Can you smell the sweet blossoms all around? I can just imagine all of the southern women bringing out their best tea sets, polishing the silver, cutting fresh blooms for the perfect centerpiece, and preparing for the first outdoor parties of the season.

Imagining the perfect party got me thinking about hostess gifts. Being invited to a party doesn’t make you obligated to bring a gift, but, the best guests know never to arrive empty handed. Just remember -different occasions call for different protocols.

For instance, a cocktail party requires no gift, but, you can show your appreciation to the host by offering a small gesture. Paisley Farmhouse carries wonderful drink mixes like Mint Honey Iced Tea and Old Fashioned Lemonade. Either mix, along with a great mug or stemmed glass, would make a simple and pretty gift. Just wrap the two together in a clear bag with raffia or ribbon to finish it off nicely. Dianne and India can also wrap your gift in their complimentary gift bags…they do it so well!

For an afternoon party, there are several options. A great girly party deserves a fabulous hostess gift! Think out-of-the-box and surprise her with one of these…

Vintage-style dish towels with bunny cookie cutters are just adorable! How beautiful this would be presented in a basket of cookies wrapped in the towel.

Any hard-working hostess will appreciate Luna Blue Bath & Body products. All natural and F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!

After the party is over she can pamper herself in luxury.

Wooden picture frames are always a welcome addition to any home.

A colorful tote bag with fresh bread or a dessert wine tucked in would be so much fun!

Potato sack hand towels and hand soaps, too.

When attending a dinner party, remember that the host/hostess are going all out to impress and entertain you. Showing up with gift in hand shows you care and will definitely get you invited back!

Paisley Farmhouse has a wonderful candle collection to choose from, and you have got to see their new line of matchboxes! They are almost too pretty to use!

Flowers are a wonderful sentiment, but not practical for a dinner party. The hostess will be busy with her duties, and shouldn’t be expected to find a vase and make an arrangement while charming her guest, and getting dinner ready.

On that same note, if you prefer to bring a dessert or wine, do not expect it to be used at the party. The host or hostess surely has the menu planned out already.

This monogrammed cheese board paired with a tea towel and cinnamon-sugar pecans is a great alternative…

The gift of a journal is thoughtful and heart-felt. I assure you, these are no ordinary journals.

One final idea… if you prefer giving the classic gift of wine, add a personal touch with a monogrammed bag and bottle stopper. Now, that’s adding a new spin on a classic idea!

Thank you Dianne, Shanda, and India for allowing me to rummage through your store and have my way with it! You know I will be back soon.

~Misti

Ok - the pictures didn’t show through very well, but, it looked good on their newsletter!

* This post is so scattered and I am totally throwing it together, but don’t forget my first Mr. Linky party this Thursday celebrating our childhood bedrooms! No need for tons of pictures, I only have 2, but I am trying to make up for it with other things. My post will be up at 10:00 tomorrow night (hopefully, fingers crossed) if I have done everything right.

Thanks again for sticking with me!

~Misti