This week has been a bit of a strange one — mixed blessings, if you like.
It started badly. Monday saw an awful turn of events for a much loved family member. I am not going to say anything more, apart from it was a sad day and there were not many smiles in our house, that day.
Tuesday was better.
One of my bests (one the Twinkles ‘guidemothers‘) popped in — totally unannounced — for a coffee.
I love village life and one of my favourite things is people banging on the door/window (often at really inconvenient moments!) and stopping in for a chat and a cuppa.
And that is written with no sarcasm, I genuinely do love it!
Luxury Party Invitations
Wednesday gave me one of the best testimonials I’ve ever had from a customer, since I set up Mooks Design, back in 2008!
I had been commissioned to create some luxury party invitations for a client’s daughter’s 18th birthday party.
Quite possibly the poshest party invitations I’ve ever seen; or made — and the feedback I received was glowing.
Here are a few pics:
She’s asked for a pocketfold personalised party invitation; which included a reply card and info card. But she also wanted each invitation wrapped in tissue paper in a box.
I’m used to creating luxury personalised birthday invitations but these were on another level!
It took a lot of work to put them together, but the feedback was so good. Makes all the hard work so worth it.
And… Relax
Thursday: Pilates Day!
Thursdays are generally always good as I have an hour to myself each week!
I love being a wife, a mother, a business owner, but to have a dedicated hour that is just for me — on a weekly basis — is priceless; and much needed!
We had another village friend pop in (unannounced) for a coffee, after school; and I also celebrated my blog’s 2nd birthday!
Today is quiet.
The sky is grey (it’s almost dark outside!) and we don’t have much planned at all. I’m supposed to be working — and trying to get my work website up and running — but Twitter has been a glorious distraction this morning and, as a result, I’m writing this blog post!
The babies are currently napping and this afternoon I know I’m going to have two grumpy little men to entertain as the weather is so wet and horrible.
Kim Carberry says
A very mixed week for you!
Those invitations are amazing! Very fancy!
Happy birthday to your blog…..My blog turns two in a couple of weeks!
Caro says
Thanks Kim! It was a strange week – full of highs and lows. The fabuolous feedback on the invites was definitely a highlight! Along with my blog turning two! Will come and wish you ‘happy birthday!’ in a couple of weeks!
thereadingresidence says
‘Mixed’ sounds about right! That stationery looks beautiful, and so nice to receive positive feedback on a project you’ve worked so hard on. Pleased that Twitter kept you entertained today and you found us, so lovely to have you joining in :) Now, I have to go off and face this terrible weather on the school run…! #WotW x
Caro says
Thanks lovely! I am SO pleased with the stationery — it really is lovely to receive such fantastic feedback from a client. I worked so hard to get everything just right so it’s really great to have all the effort rewarded. A few positive ‘words’ is all I need! Which brings me to the linky! I LOVE it and shall definitely be joining in again! X