These are all exciting, fun and wonderful times, but it doesn't leave a person a whole lot of time to get her decorating projects done! Oh well, the projects will wait!
Here's a little round-up of what I've been doing lately.
I've already talked about my youngest daughter's birthday party. I finally found a picture of the girls as they enjoyed the brownie bar I set out for them. We eat a lot of cake in May and June, so the brownie bar was a fun change!
Then, my oldest daughter celebrated her birthday the weekend after. She invited some girl friends over for a sleepover. They watched a few classic 'chick-flicks' and laughed a lot! We decided not to venture through the clouds of perfume to take any pictures!
My son invited some guy friends over last weekend to celebrate his birthday with- you guessed it- a sleepover party as well! Mr. StyleBurb took them to a nearby driving range to hit a few buckets of golf balls first. We had a barbeque for dinner (I think my friends in the U.S. would call it 'grilling') and pancakes and bacon for breakfast the following morning.
One thing I'm learning about teenage boys is that no matter how much food you cook, it will never be enough!!
This is our basement the morning after the party- very tidy, all things considered.
In between all the partying, we spray painted some pots...
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| pots before getting the 'oil-rubbed' bronze treatment |
... leveled the interlocking walkway...
.... and sanded the back deck so that it can be restained...
Technically, Mr. StyleBurb and my son did the interlocking and deck sanding, however I stood ready to offer cold drinks and helpful hints! Hopefully, the stain will go on this week, so I can arrange the outdoor furniture and flowers in time for the next few parties. No pressure, though!
So, that's the brief version of what's been going on here- there's still more to do. Yes- we're busier now than we are at Christmas-time!
I know you've all been really busy, too. Tell me, is this your busiest time of the year?
