Friday the 13th hates me. I never believe in any of that stuff, but coincidentally, yesterday was pretty bad.
I threw in some laundry on Thursday night and was so exhausted by the time I went to bed that I forgot to put my clothes in the dryer. Of course, Friday morning I woke up and realized my clothes were still wet! I had a meeting in 30 mins and had to throw them in the dryer. I ended up having to go to work in half wet clothes. It was definitely not fun.
Then, last night was possibly the worst night ever. Mathew and I had a fight (hey, we’re not perfect), and I cried. We worked everything out, but I definitely hate the “growing” process. You know, the reason couples fight is to grow and to learn from their mistakes and learn to forgive. To me- that process stinks at life (I’m sure I had other choice words, but I’ll hold my tongue). In any case, I woke up this morning to Mathew coming in the room telling me he brought kolaches and flowers for me. It wasn’t a big bouquet or anything- just 2 Gerbera daisies in a cute, short and green vintage looking vase (see below). In the picture it looks like 1 daisy, but the other one is directly behind it. It definitely made my morning a bit better just to know he was trying to do something sweet even though he’s pretty poor right now (he just paid a ton of bills yesterday).
Anyway, the rest of the morning flew by. I was so tired from last night (and waking up early this morning) that I took a 2 hour nap while Mathew mowed. BUT- at 3 pm I have my wonderful co-worker, Silvia, coming over to help me with part of my bridesmaid gifts! Yeah, I know…our wedding isn’t for 6.5 months, but I can’t help it! I’d rather do it now then try to do it during summer when things are crazy, or worse– in the fall when I’m taking classes AND doing this whole wedding bit. So Silvia is coming and we’re going to make them.
Wanna know what they are????
Bridesmaids…this is DEFINITELY not for your eyes. So, uh, bye bye! (Maggie, don’t tell Beth Anne! lol)
I’m making the DIY doily canvas bag from Ashley Ann Photography (shown below)
I’m going to make them in different colors though. I initially thought of making them all hot pink like my bridesmaid dresses, BUT I would rather let their personalities shine and make them a bag that they can use over and over (for instance, Mathew’s sis, Kristin, HATES pink) and actually want to. So, Silvia and I are going to go to Hobby Lobby and start crafting! Whoo! I’m definitely excited and I hope they turn out well!
Bicoastal Bride says
So sorry to hear you had a rough Friday the 13th, but it sounds like things are looking up today, so that’s great! I love the idea of making bags for your bridesmaids. That is the most awesome, thoughtful idea to go along with your other gifts.
Layla says
Friday the 13th kicked my butt all.day.long! I’m not normally superstitious, but holy cow, was it a day! Digging the bridesmaids bags! Super cute DIY!
The Johnson Familia says
LOVE the bags!
Jessica says
Sorry your Friday was so rough, but sweet of him to get you kolaches & flowers! Sounds like a keeper! 😛
Also- those bags are going to turn out amazingly, I think! I can’t wait to see them!
Lexi says
The bags are AWESOME!!!! I can’t wait to see then when they are done! I started on Bridesmaids’ gifts really early, too, but it was SOOOO worth it!
Nicole-Lynn says
Super cute! I did something a little similar, but with just the bridesmaids first name intials. They loved them!
Shana says
The bags are adorable! I want to make some now too! I’m sorry you had a rough Firday the 13th!
Jessica Marie says
These are so amazing! I would love to do something like this for my bridesmaids!
Kayleigh says
Sorry you had a crummy day! Bryan and I are doing a lot of fighting lately too, but I can tell it’s all marriage related. We don’t live together yet so we’re trying to figure out all that financial crap and it’s just really stressful!
I can’t wait to see how they turn out! I’ve seen some that were a disaster – I think the paint bleeds through the doily, so maybe they were using too much paint.
I’m doing those hangers that have their names in wire, and I ordered totes with their initials monogrammed on them. (My mama sells Thirty-One bags and she was able to get them with monogramming for like $10 each!) They are big and nice with lots of pockets, so the plan is for the girls to put their “getting ready” stuff in them to bring when we all get ready before the wedding.
The Vintage Modern Bride says
heather- thanks girlie. sometimes we all just have rough weekends. things are better now though! and yeah aren’t those bags cute? i’m so excited!
layla- glad i wasn’t the only one with a butt that fri the 13th was kicking! lol
johnson fam- thanks!
jessica- yeah everything is better when you have kolaches and flowers! lol. glad you like the bag too!
lexi- thanks girlie! glad to hear i’m not the only one starting on their gifts early. i’ve only got 6 more months til the big day!
nicole-lynn- ooh i’d love to see pictures!
shana- you should! if you do, i want to see!
jessica- thanks! you should make them too 🙂