the people at Starbucks asked bloggers how we pay tribute to special people in our lives?
i loved thinking about this question.
i am a gift giver.
i see little things when i'm out and about and pick them out for special people in my life.
because isn't it the most fun to receive a gift out of the blue just for being loved?
a package in the mail just to say, "You are Special"?
i have had so many people in my life this year helping me with my business.
they help me because they believe in me and are supporting me.
and i apprciate those cheerleaders in my life SO MUCH.
i sent each of those helpers a gift card (to Starbucks of course)
and some chocolate.
and a big THANK YOU for supporting me!
when my friends are talking about their busy lives and the stress they are under, i start planning out a way to help in my head, and it's usually by making a meal to lighten their load that day.
i love being able to call and say, "hey i made you dinner…when can i bring it by?"
when a birthday comes along i usually pay tribute by taking the birthday girl out to dinner!
treating for a birthday meal is always a blast!
baking Pam's cheesecake and delivering it is like getting to play santa claus!
there is no way a friend would not smile after receiving a beautiful cheesecake.
it's impossible.
in the summer i make blueberry buckle and always make more so we can share with friends.
when it's the last day of school or last day of practice or GREAT JOB today…we go for ice cream!
sending cards and letters is something i have always done.
i like writing handwritten notes!
it's old school.
it's pre-internet.
and it's special.
i save cards and letters that made me feel loved.
if a letter made me stop and be thankful for that person i always save it.
and when i REALLY want to pay tribute to a friend i choose the gift of time.
preferably over coffee.
with a scone on the side…any scone will do.
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jenni - I really really want to be your friend! Dang girl, you have a craft house! Why oh why do you live on another continent?
Susan - Love the chairs – what type paint do you use?
Dana - I love when I haven’t been able to read your blog for a few days then I see a pin on pinterest from your blog (the chairs) and I think “ohhh Meg is up to something new…better go check out what I have missed!”
Heidi Jo the Artist - Now, that is a bed Talby! So cool. Love the painted turtle shell too. My kids love to paint rocks. 🙂
Johanna - LOVE those chairs—I have some I need to paint. It looks like you did not prime them? Think it’s necessary? What about sanding? The thought of sanding all the rungs is keeping me from starting i think!!! 🙂
Amy - I would love to borrow your girls and have a craft day. I have one son and he doesn’t like to craft or paint. I could craft all day, every day. Good luck in your new home. I live in the country on a farm and love it. Very peaceful and calm out here.
Kristin S - Meg, I’ve wanted to make this cheesecake but I don’t know what a “small tub” of sour cream is. 4 oz? 8 oz? I buy the ones at Sam’s so do you know the ounces/cups on that one?
Thanks.
Carrie - I have been reading your blog for quite awhile now. When life is busy I skim the title of the other blogs I follow, but read yours through. I just love to read it. I have 5 kids 15-4 and I open enroll them to a school in a neighboring district and drive them to school – the morning bus is too early for us this year. Our pick up is in a church parking lot. Looks a lot like yours. I had to laugh when I saw you drive a white suburban… me too. Also smiled when you talked about your inner homeschool mom. I have that too. I was jealous when you found a house – we’ve been looking for 3 years! I started running last spring… but I was really hung up on keeping on running (not walking) and pace, tried to train for a half marathon and made it to 8 miles but fizzled out by fall. Should have taken it slower. You inspire me to take it up again. Keep keepin’ it real!
andrea - Annie’s cardinal looks just like the one that thinks he is in charge of my bird feeders! He is one fierce little bird.
Love, love, love Talby’s painted turtle shell. Turtles are my favorite animal. Would never have thought to paint it.
Krissy - I LOVE your chairs!! They are so happy!!!
Katie - okay, seriously? those painted chairs are enough to make my heart stop. soooo adorable!
i feel your treadmill pain. i use the one that my in-laws have in their (unfinished) basement, so i’m staring at piles of junk the whole time. makes me want to scream sometimes… but then i’m thankful for the free workout : )
Prairie Jenn - Deep Space Sparkle makes me happy:)
Lots of art inspiration there!
Love the rainbow chairs…I want to do the same in my craft room if we ever get finished remodeling!
Laine - Ooooo….can I come paint in exchange for cheesecake?? =) Love the colors, what are the names? With all my squinting I still couldn’t make them all out, lol!
Jennifer@beautyinbloom - Oh my stars. It would be a dream come true for me to have a chair painting party. You have no idea 🙂
Holly - I need to get some friends over to help me work on my painting projects! hmmmm….:)
Lori Austin - I would totally paint chairs for cheesecake! 😉
Dani - The chairs look amazing! I love all the bright colors. Y’all are so talented! The cardinals were beautiful.
Mandy - I totally have that sea blue/green color from Walmart sitting on a white antique desk that I bought for a steal on Craigslist! I have yet to paint it!! Would love to see your finished product with that color paint!
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Bernice - Love the colours you chose for the chairs! And your choice of entertainment and dessert
Sounds like it was a fabulous time.
Marianne - Gorgeous chairs! Aww, now I want my own craft house too… 🙂
Leslie @topofthepage - i missed that cardinal one on deep space sparkle. i love that website. i want to do that. love birdies. and that cheesecake is the best ever. made it a few times now. once being in my grandma’s million year old kitchen in rural oklahoma. i’m not sure she even knew what a springform pan was. but it worked fine in a pyrex 9×13, though a bit painful to look at.
Sarah Wolfe - What a great idea! This is going to be such a lovely room. Your paint colors are so great. Wish I could include a little pink in my school room chairs, but I don’t think the boys would appreciate 🙂
Sara Torbett - Love the turtle shell 🙂 and the pretty chairs too. Cheesecake sounds delish with some strong black coffee. Yummy! Glad Grey’s came to the rescue for you today 🙂
AshleyAnn - That sounds like a perfect girl’s night in to me…and I really want some cheesecake!! Have fun at CW. I’ll miss you all!
Julie - I love Talby’s Princess and the Pea picture! And Annie is such a great artist!
And…those CHAIRS! They are gorgeous!!!
ko. s - So fun! I would love to paint chairs and eat cheesecake!
Kelly - Loving the colorful chairs!
And no…. Haven’t tried the recipe yet. Why is it that making cheesecake scares me so?!?
I’ve always just bought it. Hmmmmm…
Karen Estes - Where are you going to use those chairs? I love the colors on them and would love to do that in my kitchen but my husband thinks I’m crazy.
Becki - The chair idea is great! What a fun girl’s night!
whitney f - Oh, and I must not know how to find the winners for things you giveaway??? haha
Was the winner announced for the Girls Night out $100 gift card to Olive garden??
whitney f - Those chairs look amazing!!!!!! I need to do that!!!!
Tanya - I work at a 50+ rec centre with a conditioning room and there are NO T.V.’s!! But the peeps still come cause it’s c-h-e-a-p 😀
We did bingo dauber art today, easy and fun.
I love the cardinal paintings <3
The Frat Pack + Me - Now that is my kind of girls night out…except could I have a cookie instead? I think I am the only person on the planet that doesn’t enjoy cheesecake.
Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - Yes, girls night out does change as we get older, have hubbies and kiddies, but I wouldn’t change a thing, love that kind of night!
Patty Palmer - The cardinals and the sweet princess look divine! And I love your chairs….hmmm. My chairs are looking quite grey and boring!
tina - that cheesecake looks heavenly…ps peanut butter pie falls in to breakfast food at my house too 🙂
Pink and Green Mama MaryLea - ….except the blue ones in my dream were more of a bright turquoise blue!
Pink and Green Mama MaryLea - love the chairs — they look JUST like the ones in my dream from a few nights ago — too funny! : )
Happy girl - Those chairs are gorgeous and those friends are priceless. 🙂
mae - Love this post!!! Thank you for supporting World Water Day and using your voice for the good of others. You rock!
Lasso the Moon - our girls are so inspiring! I love that shot of the painting that only has the blue and red. Looks so graphic and cool!
Now I need to stop reading blogs and go make something with my own kids.
Anna
Seriously Sassy Mama - mmmm cheesecake!
Anita - I sent you an email but wasn’t sure how often you check it and I was trying to get the recipe for the blueberry buckle muffins. Can you post it or sent it to me.
Thanks,
Anita
Kim - I love that you have a craft house! And good friends close by. We moved about a year ago. Still working on the close friend bit. It’s coming, but it takes time. The chairs are looking great!
Jacci - AWESOMENESS 🙂 I’ve soooo missed watercolors and desserts since you’ve moved! ha ha.
I **love** the chairs. I should’ve known you were going to paint them. But, it just seemed like SO many chairs. How great that you have friends that are willing to come paint with you. I’m sure cheesecake bribery helps 🙂
And… you *know* you’re going to get a bazillion commenters asking for the scoop on your paint colors. You might as well add the color names at the bottom of the post! I know I already squinted really close to my monitor trying to read the tiny letters. ha ha.
Sheila P. - Your life just looks way more creative and relaxing than mine. I think I need to go buy some paint and make some friends! Oh, and make a cheesecake too. 🙂