I’m getting into the Halloween spirit by seeing a play about a murderous barber tomorrow. I’m excited! It is going to be a completely unique experience because it is outside at the Castle Theater in Provo–at night. Yes, we are supposed to bring hand warmers and blankets. I’m not sure how I’ll react to being that cold for such a long period of time…for some reason I try to avoid it. Maybe I’ll take a thermos of hot chocolate to help keep me warm.

Here are a few more details:

Sweeney Todd (concert version)

October 23, 24, 25, 30 at 8 p.m.

October 31 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Castle Theater, 1300 E. Center Street in Provo

General Admission $10; Students $7

(Children under 13 not advised to attend–cool.)

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I went to the JCrew/Downeast sale at the Thanksgiving Point Barn today. I got bright yellow galoshes with blue whales for $5. These green ones with blue dots are being sold at JCrew.com for $78. I like myself a good deal. The sale is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. tomorrow.

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Sorry for the lack of posts. I’ve been busy learning how to scuba dive. Why? Because I’m going to Puerto Rico next week. I’m excited for some relaxin’! But until then I’m going to be busy getting ready for the trip. I’ll try to post as much as I can…but there are no guarantees.

I do want to let you know about the Utah Valley Home and Remodeling Expo coming up this Friday and Saturday. It is the best place to comparison shop for things you may need to do to your house. For example, Seth and I went to an expo right when we were looking for some hardwood floors for our entryway and kitchen. We didn’t want to spend all the time (and stinkin’ gas money) on going to a bunch of different places. We found a couple different places at the expo that had great deals on floors, got samples, took them home and stewed over them, made a decision and called the store to buy our floors. It was great.

These home expos are also great places to get new ideas or to get coupons to places you may need to go to anyway. (Last time we got 20% off at Diamond Rental…not bad!)

You can get free tickets in the latest Utah Valley Magazine and I think they may be giving them out at a few other places too, but I’m not sure where…if you know please let me know. I think I’m going to go on Friday, so I’ll see you there!

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The Salt Lake Parade of Homes starts tomorrow and runs through August 16. I have gone through the SL parade for the last two years and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Tickets are $12 each, which seems kind of expensive, but if you go multiple times to make sure you make it to almost all the homes, it is worth it. I love to go to get new ideas, but I also enjoy making fun of all the extravagant homes. (Seriously in what world is it a good idea to give each child their own bathroom? I personally wouldn’t want to clean them all.) I hope I’ll be able to go this year, but Salt Lake seems so far away now that I live in Pleasant Grove. Maybe I’ll talk myself into it…

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I just found out about a great opportunity to be a vendor in a craft show called the Sweet Tweets Boutique in October–the 17th and 18th to be exact. It will be held in a model home in Herriman, Utah, and is being put on a gal named Andra. If you have a little side business or fun craft you want to promote send a description and pictures to her at andrastoker[at]yahoo[dot]com.

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I love how every town in Utah County seems to have it’s own celebration during the summer. I unfortunately missed Pleasant Grove’s Strawberry Days rodeo because I was working, but I feel like I’ll be able to make up for it with American Fork’s Steel Days that is coming up next week.

On Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, there is a craft boutique at the National Guard Armory (251 S. 200 E.). I think it sounds like a lot of fun! Hopefully I’ll be able to pick up a few cute things for my neglected house! But I’m really excited for the "Big Show" on that Saturday night. Why? Because I will be able to see fireworks this year!

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Can I just tell you that event planning is hard?!? I am currently planning a lavender festival, where we are planning on having over 10,000 people show up, with just a few other incredibly talented women. And let me just say we are swamped! But it will all be worth it in the end. There is going to be entertainment (professional jousting, live bands, a sharp shooter, medieval characters, a western shootout, etc.), educational classes (gardening, fitness, cooking), food vendors (lavender lemonade, wraps, burgers, Navajo tacos, flat bread sandwiches, etc.), and a ton of activities (lavender crafts, pony rides, paddle boat rides, rock climbing, blow up toys, rides, etc.).

Some of the most popular activities we do are parties for children. The one for the girls is hosted by the lavender fairy and one for the boys is hosted by our knight of the order of the lavender dragon. I’m having a blast planning everything, and I hope y’all will want to come out and visit! (Unfortunately all this planning is not going to leave me too much time to explore new home decorating stores in Utah. Come July, however, I’ll be all over the place!)

Lavender Days is June 27 & 28. If you have any questions about this fun event just let me know! I have all the answers (or at least know who does).

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My husband and I have gone to the Salt Lake Parade of Homes for the past two years. I love going, but it isn’t for everyone. I go and think, “Oh, I like how this room is laid out.” Or “That’s an interesting way to hang curtains.” However, my mom told me that she went once and was sad because she just saw beautiful homes that she will never have. (And I would say that 99% of us will never have these homes because they are the best of the best–therefore, they are super pricey!)

So you have to decide what kind of person you are before going to the Parade of Homes. Are you looking for good, unique ideas? Or will the parade just make you mad at the not-so-perfect home you live in now. If you are the first type then you need to go to the Parade of Homes. Utah County’s Parade is happening right now through June 14. The Salt Lake Parade is happening August 1-16. So go buy your tickets and get some new interior design ideas, plan out your dream house, and get excited about making your home beautiful!

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I’m so excited that Design Company Fabrics is now a chain! My mom heard of the fabulous fabric store a few years ago and I love going in to drool over the beautiful bolts of cloth. It is good quality stuff. To be honest, until I went to Design Company the only fabric stores I had ever been to were the usual chains, like Joann (which I still love), and so going and seeing the rows and rows of beautiful, beautiful designer cloth was an eye opener. The fabrics aren’t cheap, but they do have great sales every now and then. Today, tomorrow and Saturday they are having a grand opening sale where everything in the store is 40% off. Sounds great! I haven’t been able to make it in to the store since I moved from Salt Lake to PG, so the Draper location is super appealing. If you are in the market for curtains or want to reupholster some chairs, or want to get super crazy and make your own bedding, then you should go and take advantage of this super sale.

Old location:  2253 S. 500 E., Salt Lake City. Open 9-5 weekdays and Saturday 12-4

New location: 196 W. 12300 S., Draper. Open 10-6 weekdays and Saturday 11-4

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It seems like there have been so many places to go and see (and purchase) some great local stuff lately. This weekend isn’t any different! Today and tomorrow is the Beehive Bazaar. I went to the last bazaar, held in December, and I have kicked myself for not picking some things up. I still haven’t officially decided what to get my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day, so I’m hoping something there jumps out at me. We’ll see!

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