A Midsummer Night's Dream (Summer 2014 Secret Santa) Discussion

[chelsealynn]

@@elizabethrose those wine glasses are so pretty! 

 

[lovepink]

@@lovepink I.. well, it's hard to describe /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I use wire and beads to decorate them.  I'll put some pictures here!  I've done custom sets- they're lovely.  Hand wash only, of course, but they're fun.

I wish I could get more NG more often, what I've had I've really enjoyed.. somehow need to make more trips to Madison!  I've only been through once and I didn't get to stop, but it seems like a great place /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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I also have sets of wine charms and wine stoppers /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I used to sell them on Etsy when I was unemployed.  I made mason jar lamps and sold those as well- it was fun!  But now I just have leftover materials from leaving North Carolina to Tennessee, then up to Illinois.  All my extras stayed in Tennessee.

Those are so pretty!  I wish I was crafty/creative like that!

All of this alcohol talk makes me sad.  I only drink occasionally.  Usually just a couple of drinks per month but next month I'm starting a new medication and I'm not allowed to have any alcohol with it.  Boo!  i was just starting to get excited for margaritas for the summer.  Oh well! 

Aww sorry.  I am not much of a drinker myself.  I think the last time I drank was mid April when we had friends in from out of town (hence why I have so much wine!)

At least there are still some non alcoholic drinks that are tasty and even blended so you don't have to feel left out!

 

[tweakabell]

Z's going to be so happy in the morning, homemade biscuits and plum jelly, nummy!

 

[jennm149]

Hahaha well, if I can figure it out one of you might be receiving this beauty: 

I mean, it doesn't really get more Green Bay than that! SO CLASSY.

ETA: It's tricky to find in the off season though /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Might have to be another Green Bay themed something. 

I work with a bunch of WI companies and have visited 3 times in the past 18 months. The guy whose I work with on them has a son who's a Packers fan. A lot of time was spent last trip trying to figure out how to fit a cheesehead into a carry-on bag.  The kid ended up with a cheesehead pencil.

 

[jennm149]

@elizabethrose -- those glasses are really beautiful. And they can always be used for things other than wine, if your FGD doesn't drink!

 

[puppymomofthree]

Hahahaha! What kind of dogs do you have @@puppymomofthree? We usually just have the one, a boxer/lab/whatever mix. But we're dog sitting a Collie for the next few weeks and holy cow, they're a handful together

Double post.  See below.

 

[puppymomofthree]

Hahahaha! What kind of dogs do you have @@puppymomofthree? We usually just have the one, a boxer/lab/whatever mix. But we're dog sitting a Collie for the next few weeks and holy cow, they're a handful together! 

My oldest are two Border Collies (brother and sister) and my youngest is a German Shepherd/Black Lab mix (Shephrador--my own name for the mix of the two breeds).  They are super smart and he is completely fearless and over 100 pounds, so I stay on my toes!

 

[puppymomofthree]

@@lovepink I.. well, it's hard to describe /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I use wire and beads to decorate them.  I'll put some pictures here!  I've done custom sets- they're lovely.  Hand wash only, of course, but they're fun.

I wish I could get more NG more often, what I've had I've really enjoyed.. somehow need to make more trips to Madison!  I've only been through once and I didn't get to stop, but it seems like a great place /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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I also have sets of wine charms and wine stoppers /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I used to sell them on Etsy when I was unemployed.  I made mason jar lamps and sold those as well- it was fun!  But now I just have leftover materials from leaving North Carolina to Tennessee, then up to Illinois.  All my extras stayed in Tennessee.

That is lovely!  She could also use it for flowers.  I have an arrangement right now in my bedroom in a wine glass and it looks great--I just wish the glass was that cute!

 

[trekkersangel]

I'm not a drinker at all. I've never had a drink in my entire life. So @@tweakabell you are certainly not alone. And I totally don't consider myself boring at all. We all get our enjoyment in different ways which is what makes this world such an amazing place. That being said, those wine glasses are gorgeous!!! @@elizabethrose you are extremely talented. I think your FGC would love one of those whether she is a drinker or not! There is so much talent here on makeup talk!

 

[utgal2004]

@@lovepink I.. well, it's hard to describe /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I use wire and beads to decorate them.  I'll put some pictures here!  I've done custom sets- they're lovely.  Hand wash only, of course, but they're fun.

I wish I could get more NG more often, what I've had I've really enjoyed.. somehow need to make more trips to Madison!  I've only been through once and I didn't get to stop, but it seems like a great place /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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I also have sets of wine charms and wine stoppers /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I used to sell them on Etsy when I was unemployed.  I made mason jar lamps and sold those as well- it was fun!  But now I just have leftover materials from leaving North Carolina to Tennessee, then up to Illinois.  All my extras stayed in Tennessee.

Those are absolutely beautiful! Your FGD will love it!

I want it know when the cider bar opens. My youngest brother moved to Chicago a couple months ago and I think I'll need to visit.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Just catching up on discussion after being away for a bit, so yay! Wine glasses, so pretty! I personally hate beer, and I prefer the super-sweet wines (I have a box of Moscato in my fridge at home because I'm classy like that), but I love all the cute little wine accessories like pretty glasses and wine charms.

I don't think my puppy will be much help, he's a Maltese/schnauzer/poodle mix that is asleep in my lap right now (but he is letting me balance the iPad on him while I type, so points for that!). My kids might be slightly more help.

Oh and since I'm visiting family right now I grabbed the opportunity to visit a "big-city" Kohls and HOLY THE BALM DISPLAY, BATMAN. I was doing so much squee-ing ams swatching I thought they were gonna call security to escort the crazy makeup lady out. I did not realize the palettes were so HUGE! I'm now in love with the Balm Voyage, How Bout Them Apples, and the Meet Matt(e). Must update wish list.

Hope everyone's having a great day!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I will refrain from unleashing Voodoo Doughnut beer on an unsuspecting forumite, legal to ship or not. It is my understanding (I don't drink beer, so I have no clue about this stuff) that it is nasty, and the only redeeming feature seems to be the pink bottle, but even that isn't worth the $15 price tag.

Send me a donut. Send me Rouge anything. Send me a stupid keychain from that weird "Made in Portland" store.
I just applied to 10000000 jobs in Portland just for S&Gs. Hopefully someone will want an economist!!

 

[tweakabell]

I'm not a drinker at all. I've never had a drink in my entire life. So @@tweakabell you are certainly not alone. And I totally don't consider myself boring at all. We all get our enjoyment in different ways which is what makes this world such an amazing place. That being said, those wine glasses are gorgeous!!! @@elizabethrose you are extremely talented. I think your FGC would love one of those whether she is a drinker or not! There is so much talent here on makeup talk!

I just meant it's one of the many reasons I'm boring. Never wanted to go to clubs, don't like to drink, don't like parties. I've always been a homebody. Staying home in my own little world with Hubby has always been my favorite pastime. I'm just not a social person.

And yes those glasses are gorgeous. While I might not drink wine, we do ALWAYS celebrate big moments with Martinelli's.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Just caught up on this thread. I had a picnic yesterday then my boyfriend and I had a wine and cheese night... In which we each had a bottle of wine, had a lot of Brie, sausage, and crackers. Yup. Passed out by 9pm. I'm a bad Californian - I don't love wine. I'm also a bad Wisconsin transplant - I don't love beer. But, I did fit in just fine when I lived in Tennessee last summer -- hellllooo Whiskey! Funny though, my coworkers took me to pretty much all the craft brewery tours so it was nice to go on one that wasn't in WI!

Can I just ship my FGC's gift now?!!? I feel like if I didn't ship right now then I could easily spend $200 on her just for funsies.

 

[meaganola]

@ Yay!  Fingers crossed you get something!  Although I'm a native-born Portlander whose parents are from Yakima (the wine valley of Washington state), I'm not big on beer* or wine**.  I dig rum, though!  Portland used to big a hub for pirates, so I like to think I cling to that part of our history.

And to the so-called boring non-drinkers:  You know who else has never, ever had a drink?  Henry Rollins, one of the most epic punk legends around.  You can't get much more badass and not-boring than him.  Straightedge is a whole punk thing:  No drugs, no booze, and frequently vegan.  If you see a punk wandering around in the wild, look for a big X, frequently on the backs of their hands.  That's a sign that they're straightedge, and that tradition comes from going to all-ages punk shows with bars, where bouncers would put a big X on the backs of hands for easy underage identification for the bartenders.  

* NatureBox has some *amazing* Sourdough Cheddar Pretzels that have BEER BUDS in them.  They are magical.  If you get NatureBox, add them to your next box.  

** I do like to give certain things a dose of wine when cooking, though.  Any sauce involving tomatoes tends to benefit greatly from red wine.  I have a great recipe ripped from Rachael Ray for chicken and leeks:  Saute chicken, stir in some sliced cleaned leeks, douse the whole thing with white wine, and let it simmer.  *Fantastic* over couscous made with dried fruit -- I prefer cranberries or cherries -- with Marcona almonds sprinkled on top!  But I have wine and hard cider in my fridge that has been there for literally years!  I just don't drink much.

 

[elizabethrose]

Thanks ladies!! I'm not huge on wine (the tannic properties in reds give me migraines, which is sad because I do love a good cab sav) but I'll occasionally delve into the realms of more dry whites.  Dad got me into craft beer super early so, that's what I drink.  But I'm rarely a heavy drinker- I just like having one at dinner for taste /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

And I'm also in the party that doesn't think that non-drinkers are boring!! I know plenty of people who don't drink just because they don't like it or.. for whatever reason.  And they're perfectly fun people /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> @tweakabell- I'm totally with you on the homebody thing.  I hate clubs and certain bars where there are just too many people.  My introverted self likes small groups and quiet laid back settings.  I'll appease my friends sometimes, but honestly, it's really exhausting to be as social as they are!

Maybe I will include a wine glass with my FGC's stuff- I'm sure she'd like it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[elizabethrose]

Those are absolutely beautiful! Your FGD will love it!

I want it know when the cider bar opens. My youngest brother moved to Chicago a couple months ago and I think I'll need to visit.

I'll certainly let you know!  It's called The Northman- and I am pretty sure they're working on opening it now!  I follow the craft beer scene here pretty well, so I don't think I'll miss it when it does open /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[elizabethrose]

My oldest are two Border Collies (brother and sister) and my youngest is a German Shepherd/Black Lab mix (Shephrador--my own name for the mix of the two breeds).  They are super smart and he is completely fearless and over 100 pounds, so I stay on my toes!

I used to have a German Shepherd/Black Lab mix!! She was a mess. Really smart and really athletic.  Needless to say, we got creative with baby gates and took frequent walks just to keep her somewhat calm!  Loved that puppy though!

 

[Lolo22]

@@lovepink I.. well, it's hard to describe /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I use wire and beads to decorate them. I'll put some pictures here! I've done custom sets- they're lovely. Hand wash only, of course, but they're fun.

I wish I could get more NG more often, what I've had I've really enjoyed.. somehow need to make more trips to Madison! I've only been through once and I didn't get to stop, but it seems like a great place /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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I also have sets of wine charms and wine stoppers /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I used to sell them on Etsy when I was unemployed. I made mason jar lamps and sold those as well- it was fun! But now I just have leftover materials from leaving North Carolina to Tennessee, then up to Illinois. All my extras stayed in Tennessee.

Oooo, I love these!!! The bf's mom has one like this and it's always my designated glass when were over. And I agree about the fun for anyone part, I drink water (ok and margaritas) out of wine glasses all the time. They just make you feel instantly fancier /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[trekkersangel]

I just meant it's one of the many reasons I'm boring. Never wanted to go to clubs, don't like to drink, don't like parties. I've always been a homebody. Staying home in my own little world with Hubby has always been my favorite pastime. I'm just not a social person.

And yes those glasses are gorgeous. While I might not drink wine, we do ALWAYS celebrate big moments with Martinelli's.

Oh, I totally didn't think you were calling me or any non-drinkers boring. I just wanted to tell you that you are the furthest thing from boring. I've never been much of a club goer either. I was married at 19 & have been having kids for the last 11 years. No time. But ya'll should see "Club Potter" (that's what we call our home on Friday nights) when we've got 60 neighborhood kids in our backyard for night games (capture the flag!!!). Root beer floats for everyone!!! ;-). I'm SO looking forward to school getting out so "Club Potter" can start up in full force again!

It seems like our schools get out later than most! It's killing me! We still have 3 more weeks!