Girl Fun and Family Fun

I hosted a jewelry party this past weekend featuring the work of my friend Julie, who, not only is a talented jewelry designer, but has a wonderful sense of humor. The tag on her work reads IALY Designs (IALY stands for I'll Always Love You - an inside joke from the movie "The Blues Brothers"). My time with Jules is always educational, and so much fun!

Here is some of the work she displayed, which my husband Lee had the presence of mind to photograph before the guests descended and pandemonium ensued.

This one is mine - the earrings, that is, and she is making me a bracelet to match. I can't wait!

This one I lust for, let's see how long I can hold out . . .

And here is the artiste herself!

As if this wasn't enough fun for one day, Lee's brother, Robert, his wife, Barb, and Barb's daughter, Jane with her family came over. We watched the Bears game and ate pizza and minestrone soup. Everyone liked the soup, which was a recipe from the Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook (thank you, Angela!). It was a wonderful day!

It's fun being a girl! OPI knows . . .

Hmm . . . What color polish do I want today? “You're a Pisa Work?” “Bastille My Heart?” “I'm Not Really a Waitress?”

Nope, I think today is gonna be . . .

“No Spain No Gain!”