Grateful for such creative hands.....

It might seam a bit egotistical this gratitude post.

But it is something I am totally grateful for...

I found a heap of photos of different balloon creations on the internet

and I use them to promote different creations that can be made from balloons.

A customer ordered this one today.

I did have an attempt to make this a few months ago just as practice, 

but practicing isn't the same as making something awesome for someones gift.

So today I had to do one of these properly.

And like all balloon creations, its about technique!
I just had to study the photo and work out the technique.

Mum came in and held my creations for me while I figured out what i was doing

and on the third attempt, I worked out the technique to achieve the exact look.

I said to Mum, its all about technique, 

there must be a technique!

And as soon as I figured it out, it all came together!

So for today, I am grateful for my creativity.

Its not something that everyone has,

but I am so pleased that I do have it.

It allows me to do what I love to do.

Here is my balloon tulip!

Its it awesome!

Its about 8o - 90 cm high!

Grateful for such gorgeous summer days!

Hasn't this summer been wonderful!

So pleasant!
This morning was just gorgeous and it stayed mild until this afternoon

when I finally turned the air con on at work...

I am grateful for such a mild summer this year!
Im not a huge fan of the heat!
I love these mild days...

Those Paranormal Young Adult Book Readers out there.

I just finished reading this book on my ereader...

Crave by Melissa Darnell!

Ever heard of her?

I looked on her facebook page and she is so new, she only has like 49 followers!!!

All these awesome self published Authors we are seeing with the new ebook technology!
Love it!

Anyway this book is brilliant!

I couldnt put it down!

Definalty one of my favorites!

Here is a review that sums the book up.

An enticing mix of forbidden love, magic, betrayal, and heartache, this romance will leave your craving more. Melissa Darnell's beautifully told love story mixed with a rich vampire and witch mythology creates on of this year's most spellbinding paranormal romances.

Sav is a unique character I liked getting to know. She's feisty, level headed and fun. She also has an inner strength I admired about her. She's someone who at one time she had a lot of friends, and has since become some what of a loner, all because of something that happened during her childhood. One day "the clann" kids, along with her childhood crush were no longer welcome to play with Sav, let alone talk to her anymore, and she's never really understood why. "The Clann" are kids who come from a powerful line of witches, and they not only rule the school, but their parents run the town. They also have a long standing dislike for vampires.

I liked that this story is set in high school, because not only is Sav trying to blend into her surrounding, but she also has to deal with high school drama, the feelings she still has for her childhood crush and taking crap from her one time childhood friends. The entire storyline moved along quickly, but it went even faster once things change drastically for Sav, who develops some weird symptoms that in the process change her, quite a bit. Not only does she learn she has some pretty impressive powers, but she finds out her father is a powerful vampire, her mother is a witch and she's a Dhamphir. A mix of both a vampire and a witch is not only unheard of, it's dangerous, especially since she's a one of a kind. Now both the Clann and the Vampires fear her and want her dead, and her childhood crush wants back into her life.

My favorite aspect of the story is the romance. The love that the feelings Sav and Tristan have for each other started back when they were young kids who used to play together, and it's remained the same even though they've spent years not being able to talk to each other. I love that their romance started years before the story starts and it's one that only grows stronger as Sav and Tristan are now back in each other's lives. I really enjoyed watching how they rekindled their feelings, while at the same time deal with the threat that comes from their forbidden romance. My favorite part of their love story resolves around a tree and a box of valentine hearts, which I won't say any more so I don't give anything away. That whole story in itself had me sigh.

Crave is such a refreshing, intoxicating paranormal read. The mix of paranormal lore and the rich mythology Melissa created to bring her story to life made it hard for me to put this story down. The story line itself is fast paced, engaging, and includes some surprising twists that were both predictable ones I didn't see coming. It's a story with a well written forbidden love story I enjoyed getting lost in and in-depth characters I enjoyed meeting. I'm really looking forward to reading the next book in this series!

And I think the same!

Gratuity - Catch Up

This is really starting to be a challenge

Although, I new It would be and that's why I set it for myself....

Its about trying to remain a little possitive about something each day

and not to let the negative of life get me down....

Alot of people are enjoying my little squirts of gratuity too now,

I've had a number of comments from people are town about it,

so the pressure is on!!!

So on Monday....

After getting into the pattern of sleeping right through after so long!

Its important that I keep lots of mind dead reading material handy!

By Mind Dead, I mean things I can read that are entertaining, that wont trigger any anxiety or worry about charactors... I started reading about Jamie (The Highlander!)v in the Scottish Prisoner, a book I've been waiting for for so long!
And I read one chapter and couldn't read it at bed time!
Jamie just causes to much anxiousness!!! lol

So I ready my teen novels

Vampires, Werewolves, Fairies...

So on Monday, I really appreciated my Ereader!
Because I didn't have any more brain dead books!

After reading Jamie for a Chapter lying in bed and it wasn't relaxing me,

I went and downloaded Crave from a bookshop

transferred it to my ereader and i headed back to bed for another great nights sleep!!

On Tuesday it was really quiet!

So without Emelia is the shop, it would have been very lonely!

So on Tuesday I appreciated the wonderful company that is Emelia!!!

She goes back soon!!

Very sad!
Dont talk about it, I will start crying again!!!

Now I know this seams like a broken record!

But when I have a rack full of Size 8 - 10 Dresses that need modelling for photos!

Who do i call???

I dont have to call anyone, the perfect person is right here!!!

Today I appreciate that my daughter was on hand to model the Dresses I have instore for me to take photos off.....

This one is a 14 and a little big for her.... But It looks lovely still..

Bargain Party Packs from Enchanted Events & Balloons

I have listed some awesome Party Packs on Ebay.

These are themed 

and contain either Themed Party Wear 

or the awesome Paper Eskimo Party Wear.

All prices are 20% of retail for the kit.

You can add items as well like banners etc.

Here are some links if your interested.

Yellow & White Paper Eskimo Baby Shower Here

Paper Eskimo Froggie Party for 12 here

Paper Eskimo Lady Beetle Party Here

Paper Eskimo Butterfly Paper Here

Paper Eskimo Jungle Party for 8 Here

Paper Eskimo Pirate Party for 12 Here

Disney Princess/Paper Eskimo Pack for 12 Here

Australia Day Celebration Pack for 8 Here

Paper Eskimo Green Froggie pack for 12 Here

Great Value.

Only one of each full pack available, but other items can be purchased separately.

If you are interesting in any other Paper Eskimo Products, or any other theme, please email me at jodi@enchantedeventsballoons.com.au

and I can put together a quote for you.

Grateful for Tash just over the fence....

There were a few things I was grateful yesterday...

And another one of them was for this lady!!

But the real gratuity came this morning after having my first full nights sleep in nearly 4 months!!!

Yesterday I thought I deserved a little pampering!

Its been a really hard few weeks, lots of emotional things happening...

So yesterday I thought I would treat myself to a lovely Pedicure!

Im so very very lucky

Because this fabulous lady Natasha Lyons

runs her Beauty On Linden from her home salon

which is literally 50 metres from my backfence

and she works after normal business hours for us working ladies!!!

So today, I am grateful for Tash for helping me relax and getting a good nights sleep!

And she scrapbooked my nails!!!

Awesome hey!

Stu things it looks crappy, but what does he know!  Men??

Also, Ive been meaning to share a photo of this guy!

He is massive!!

He is standing in the driveway of Llyods house just behind us and next to Tash's place of pleasure!! Hehe

I went to school with Lloyd, and then he moves in behind us!!!

We went to school in Narrabri.

Lloyd is also the local Archery Supplier! Very handy hey!

The National Archery Association bought him

but he is just sitting in the driveway waiting to be collected!

He is a little on the thin side though?
You would think Lloyd would at least tether him on the grass!!!

He is a 3D Archery Target.

You can see his kill zones on his body!

Today Molly and I went down to the National Tomato Day at the Services Club.

We were a last minute commission for face painting!

It was awesome fun!
Here is one of my happy customers!

Hopefully tomorrows post will be just as much fun!
Today was a great day!

Day 7 - French Toast with Fruit & Syrup!

I didn't get any sleep last night!

I am really struggling with this decision I have made to open the shop!

When I was at home, different things happen that effected my business, and yes I got angry about it,

but then I got over it cause at the end of the day, it wasn't that big a deal!

As long as i paid my gas bill i was happy!

But when things come along that effect my business now, the consequences are so much more worrying!

So hence, lots of sleepless nights!!

So I stayed in bed as long as possible this morning, then crawled out,

showered, war painted and dressed.

straightened my hair

and it was nearly 9am!

So on the way to work

I rang up The Verdict and ordered

French Toast with Fruit & Syrup and a Skim Caramel Latta.

They delivered it to me

and I really enjoyed it!

French Toast always makes me feel better!

So today I am grateful to the French for inventing the best breakfast in the world!
French Toast!

January 6 - AIRCONDITING!

Today was shocking!

It started out hot today, beads of sweat were running down my forehead while i was trying to apply my make up this morning!

When this happens after a cool shower, you know your in for a shocker!

And to make thing worse, I had a backdrop at the front of my shop separating the shop front display from the interior, I thought it would open things up a bit!
Well it certainly opened things up, but now the sun comes in through those windows

and it really cooks the place!!!

Will have to rethink that backdrop!

Ontop of the stifling heat, there were also several negative things happen today at the shop

and it really puts a damper on the whole thing!

You leave yourself questioning your choices

and doubting your abilities

So ontop of all that., talk about hard trying to find something to be grateful for......

But then I looked up!

Yep, my aircondioner......

Its set right near where i work so when I am on my computer doing paper work

or I am at the counter doing balloons

Its there cooling me down.....

Ahhhh..... bliss!

But dont move away from infront of it or you will cook!!!!

So there we are, something to be grateful for after all.....