Those of you who have been around here for a bit know of my undying devotion to the Farm Chicks. They did one of our first giveaways, and have an amazing sense of style. You may have heard that they just came out with a new cookbook – and I just got mine Monday. It’s everything you can imagine and more!

The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen has got recipes, stories, craft projects and best of all – an Apron Tutorial, complete with cake and cupcake appliques to put on your apron!

Serena and Teri have created a one of a kind book that not only looks pretty on your shelf, but you will definitely use! I am going to post the projects I do from the book – if you have it and try anything, post it to the Apronista Flickr group!

I met so many wonderful women at BlissDom that I couldn’t even begin to name them all – but I am going to share with you my lovely Next-Door Roomies:

First there is The Nester – she’s so popular now you have to capitalize her - THE NESTER.  I worked with her a while back when I did some mommy cards for her, and she is just as nice and sweet (and funny) as she seems on her blog.  I love looking at all her “mistreatments”,  and I have taken a bit of what I have learned there and used it in my own home.

Melissa was a witness to my devastatingly embarassing dognapping/shoplifting incident, and don’t let her sugar-y sweet exterior fool you – this one is as devious as they come…NOT! Melissa is a genuinely funny and humble person – if her Inspired Room blog isn’t one of your daily reads, go fix that now…I’ll wait.

Emily is The Nester’s sister - her Chatting at the Sky has to be one of the prettiest blogs I have ever seen, and she takes GORGEOUS pictures. She also has the black cabinet kitchen of my dreams, and is BEYOND sweet.

Then there is Sandy – I don’t think I have ever met a more gracious, lovely, genuine, thoughtful lady in my life – she is the EPITOME of a lady.  4 Reluctant Entertainers is not only a beautiful blog, but I could spend hours in her archives and never get enough. She is an inspiring mother, wife, and friend.

I was so blessed to not only have 3 wonderful roommates at Blissdom, but 4 just-as-wonderful next (nest?) door roomies – I hope I get to see all of you next year!!

PS – one of my most recent clients was someone in the audience during my session, and I am just finishing up her blog  – but here’s a sneak preview!!