Torture the pup or not...that is the real question

There is a bit of debate on our pups Halloween costume. To dress Oliver up, or not is the question. We cannot agree. I've never dressed up a dog or any animal before so I’m definitely a rookie. We have been to Target, Wal-mart, Petco; you name it looking at costumes. At some point I thought this would be a fun idea (obviously, not for Oliver) to have him dressed up greeting the kiddos when we hand out candy. Wouldn't he be adorable as a pumpkin or bumble bee!? Here are a few I really like. Billy says, there is no way our boy is going to wear a Bee costume...

Meanwhile, the Halloween candy in a big ol' basket by the door is dwindling. I have NO idea who is eating all the kiddos’ candy!? (Uhmm, Mr. Bird)

In other news, the weeks continue to fly by! I cannot believe that next week is November. I realized today that I don't have time to slow down until next year! I appreciate keeping busy though as I enjoy counting down to something fun during the busy times.

In a matter of weeks Billy and I will again be in NYC but this time with friends. I cannot wait! NYC is beautiful at Christmas time and I'm really looking forward to experiencing it with Billy. I have so many wonderful memories with family in the city on holidays and am looking forward to sharing this with my wonderful hubby and making new memories.

Hope you all have a fun Halloween weekend!

It's that time!

It's that time of year again. Liven up your gift-giving, party favor or hostess gift for the holidays with these designed gift tags. I like to tie them to my holiday baked goods and hostess gifts for my Christmas parties. They look great under the tree!

 

Set of 12, 18 or 24 Christmas tags are printed on cardstock. Tags measure approx. 3.5"x 2.5" with design on front, blank backs for a note. See something you like but want to add your own text? No problem! 

Set of 12 = $8

Set of 18 = $12

Set of 24 = $15

Tags come with a small punched hole ready for string and tied together with a beautiful ribbon. They are ready for gift giving if you so choose! Additional $2 for shipping.  Email me at trendyinkdesigns@yahoo.com if you'd like a set - or comment below.

PS – Don’t forget about the address stamps for your Christmas cards! They come in handy this time of year!! :)

Invitations set the stage...

Invitations set the stage for an upcoming event. Once you receive an invitation in the mail you are given a subconscious idea of what to expect. Right? Or is it just me? :)

I love helping to set the tone for an event through design. A few weeks ago, I designed these invites for a friend.  Aren't they adorable!?

For those interested, I design custom invitations for a $30 design fee and you can print them yourself on your desktop printer. OR, you can also place a full print order (includes printing fee) and I will deliver or ship the invites directly to you.

Contact me for details if you'd like a quote for your upcoming event or holiday party!

ALSO, Keep on the look out for my Christmas tag collection available soon!

I love this man!

Yesterday morning Billy and I headed to Atlanta. Billy decided the Braves playoff game was a must see...in person.  So, since his birthday is TODAY (Happy Birthday my love) we couldn't pass up the opportunity to head north.  What the birthday boy wants, he gets!

Once we dropped Oliver off at my parents (thank you, mom!!) we headed north. I then realized it was 10.10.10 and thought it would be fun to document the moment at 10:10 AM...as we were driving. :)

We had a great time with friends and unfortunately the Braves lost. However, Billy said it was worth the drive and we were glad to have so much time together. :)

Gearing up

Hello, my name is Brooke and I have a jacket obsession. I'm of the mindset that you can never have too many jackets. Attending college in Virginia aided to this theory. Now, living in FL I regretfully do not get to wear them as often as I would hope. However, In preparation for the cooler weather AND my upcoming NYC trip I thought it would be appropriate to purchase a new jacket.

So, I went online for the hunt.  I spotted this jacket...the bold buttons and ribbed knit collar and cuffs had me at first glance! Since my jacket wardrobe needed a new updated member...I ordered it. The jacket arrived Friday afternoon. Hello, Double Breasted Wool Bomber! I think it's a great addition and can't wait to wear it with my new black boots. 

Happy Monday everyone!!!