A Wedding Invitation and a Hug
It’s no secret that I have a talented and very artistic daughter. Her cards often arrive late, but are always a pleasure to receive. The Easter card shown above brought particular joy because out of it slipped a small black invitation card.
Lisa has led an often troubled life and has had much to overcome. I am enormously proud of her, and can hardly wait for this most special of occasions. Slight doubts though, as to what the mother of the bride wears to a Steampunk Wedding? The honeymoon will be in Venice, for Carnavale, lucky girl. To attend is a lifelong dream of hers. I wish them all the love and luck in the world.
Lisa, my tea and cake girl, at home in Nottingham
As if this wasn’t enough to gladden my week, I have also been awarded a Hug from Francine in Retirement. I’ve long been an admirer of Francine’s blog so was truly humbled to receive this nomination. Not being sure of blog etiquette in this matter, I need to point out that I had previously been nominated for the Hug Award by Alyson Sheldrake of The Thought Palette. On that occasion I wrote A hug a day in acceptance of the award, and nominated a couple of blogs. I plan to extend that nomination today to:
Ana at 1001 Scribbles
Patti of Read Me
Elisa at Fun and Fabulousness
Sonel at Sonel’s Photographic Corner
All of these blogs give me enormous pleasure. I should also say thank you to Conny on A Hope for Today who originated the Hug Award.
Please join me next week on Cate’s Six word Saturday and we’ll see just what the week’s brought. You could even have a little fun and play too?
Congratulations!! I think you would do well to wear something colorful.. since your daughter is so artistic and creative!! xo
I’m up for suggestions! Thanks Smidge.
Congrats!! And thanks for mentioning me
Thanks Ana- I sent you a link to my “hug a day” post not long since, to explain better.
Lisa is a real beauty. Congrats to you all, and wear what you love to wear!
Thank you- for both of us!
Your daughter’s wedding looks like it will be a wonderful event. Her card to you and notification of the wedding are truly creative and beautiful. Can’t wait to see the pictures next year. I also love how you responded to Hug Award. Thank you for the mention of my blog.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
You’re welcome! Thank you Francine.
Congrats on both counts sweetie! Oh, she is talented indeed and so gorgeous! That is one stunning card! She takes after her mom for sure in every department.
Thank you also so much for thinking of me. You are so sweet!
*big hugs*
Very kind of you Sonel. Wish I had a fraction of her talent. She is so like my Mam was.
What a lovely, creative card! Many congratulations!
Thanks Madhu. She never ceases to surprise me.
Congratulations Jo, as a former MOB I suggest you wear something fabulous, as my girls used to tell me… think about the photos! I actually wound up letting them decide what I should wear to their weddings. LOL
Thanks Marcia. I’m kind of hoping she’ll run me up a little something!
I enjoyed reading this post so much! You are right – your daughter is very talented; her invitations are lovely. Thank you for sharing this happy time in your life…happy is good!
Also, I wanted to thank you again for the Hug award. So special!!
Elisa
Thank you Elisa. It’s a great pleasure to share a hug!
Congrats on the “Hug Award.” Have a great week. Cheers.
Thanks, you too!
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Wow, sounds like an all out amazing weekend! Your daughter is definitely talented and that makes me smile.
Congrats on the hug award too. 
Hugs,
Currie
Thanks Currie- such an unusual name! Do you pronounce it like the Indian dish or with an “oo” sound? Yes, it’ll definitely cheer up the Winter blues!
You’re welcome!
Currie, like the dish. When you put my name together Currie Rose, I become a spicy flower…. I named myself like that.
Thank you!
What a nice suprise Jo, I’m guessing you didn’t know beforehand. Best of luck in finding a suitable outfit, I’m sure you will enjoy the task!
Thanks David! I knew it was happening but they had some problems with the venue so this was a happy resolution. Leo proposed at a Victorian event last year. The 2 of them have no problem with dressing up!
A blog that shares a lot of warm and happy hugs through her post. Congratulations. Beautiful post. And the cake…mmmmmm, just delicious. Have a wonderful day.
It will be SO happy! And the cake will be unbelievable…we’ve been looking! Thank you.
What a lovely, happy post! Congratulations
Thanks Suze! Good in’it?
a steampunk wedding? how cool!!
you have a very nice blog – well written with beautiful photos!
Thanks very much. I mostly have a fun life and try to reflect it.
Oh, wow! Congratulations, Ms. Jo and also to Lisa & Leonardo.
I agree that you should ask your daughter for suggestions — all of us girls in the family made sure our Ma looked fabulous on our wedding dates.
Thanks Tita, and thank you for liking so many of my posts. You have a few sisters? I’m looking forward to suggestions rolling in over the coming weeks.
Popped over to return the visit after you vcisited me. So glad I did! What a beautiful invitation, daughter, surprise…and I think anything goes at a Steampunk wedding!
Thanks Tanya! It’ll be a photographic feast, that’s for sure. I’ll hide behind my camera!
How Awesome!… and exciting, and I am most happy for you and your lovely daughter! Also I’m sure she really won’t care what you wear, just as long as you’re there and wearing a gigantic smile! I really enjoyed the picture with here pointing to, possibly what their cake may be? Or what ever, it looks like a shop I’d be excitied to see! Congrats on your Blog hug too!
Hi Karen! Lisa is “posing” outside a very nice tea and cake shop (wine and coffee too, of course) called “The Walk” in Nottingham. It’s a great city for foodies. Last time I was there we were admiring a new cake design shop that had set up and there were some superb efforts in the window, but Lisa has some very crafty friends and one of them does cakes so we were mostly just looking.
I have a guide on Nottingham that features The Walk on the Thelma and Louise website http://www.thelmaandlouise.com/travel-guide/Nottingham-tea-cake-and-shopping-heaven Not sure if the site will let you in without you joining? I wrote a few things for them but haven’t had time lately, and am not really looking for people to holiday with, which is the whole point of the site. It just makes me envious too- even worse than blogging!
A heartfelt congratulations! And what a fun honeymoon! I love this post, and am curious about the six word Saturdays.
Join in! You can post as long or as short as you want, and I like it because it’s something different to my travel stuff, though I usually do relate it to travel (I relate EVERYTHING to travel- ask my husband!) Just follow the link to Cate’s blog “Show my face” and the instructions are all there. Sometimes I prepare mine on Friday if I’m going to be very busy on the Saturday but you can’t actually post it in advance. I know cos I tried the last time I was going to the Algarve.
It’ll give you another range of people to meet and it’s as fun or as serious as you like. Have I sold it yet? I should get Brownie points from Cate! See you on Saturday? And thanks!
Your daughter does look very artsy and creative! So exciting that she’s getting married!
The plans are well on the way! Church and hall booked. The groom’s jacket is nearly complete and Lisa has the material for her dress. Yes, I’m getting excited already!
Beautiful photos.
Thanks Ann. They were happy days
I love the card your daughter made, it’s beautiful.
Thanks Ellen. She’s always making something- never ceases to amaze me.