I love to plan and I love to entertain. Nothing makes me happier than making someone
else happy! Over the past few years, I have
planned numerous events… I have carried out countless themes… and I have
delivered smiles to many faces… When I look back at some of my earlier events…
I cringe!!!! Much like looking back at my 7th grade photo when I wore
hunter green overalls, white Ked’s, a blue striped sweater, unkept bangs and
unibrow! Then I quickly remind myself
that time has brought about tremendous growth and change. How true!
This is also applicable in my event planning and entertaining! Over time, I have been able to develop my personal
style and to incorporate the trends of today’s top party planners…
I don’t have a desire to become a professional event planner
nor do I have the desire to do a million parties for the general public…
However, I do have a desire to celebrate those in my life first class! I want to make birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries,
retirements, holidays and etcetera a big deal because they are! Celebrating monumental moments in life are a
big deal! Oprah Winfrey said it best, "The
more you praise and celebrate your life; the more there is in life to
celebrate."
I recently styled and planned a baby shower for a church
member and dear family friend… The theme started with a cute stuffed bumble bee
that I found on clearance in Hobby Lobby for less than $3. The wheels immediately started turning and I
immediately started scouring my home, the stores and the internet for
inspiration. Many of the items that I
used to style this {bee} themed shower was already in my possession... I set a
very small budget and found some really cute pieces that aided in tying the
theme together. All in all I was in love
with the outcome… People are still {buzzing} about the shower… The
mother-to-{bee} is still glowing… And the love and compassion that was poured
out during our time of fellowship is still {flowing} like {honey}…
It’s true… Beauty is in the eye of the {bee}holder… We, who
are blessed to possess the {eye}, are responsible for sharing the beauty that
we see {in fashion, art, makeup, music and even event planning} with others..
Do you have an {eye}?
How are you showcasing the beauty that you are blessed to {bee}hold?
Until Next Time,
M’Shonta
