See that ear to ear grin on my face? That is how I felt all weekend! My cheeks hurt from so much smiling. 
Oh my goodness, who knew that so many good times and wonderful memories could get jammed into such a short period of time?
There are a few hundred photos to go through and edit, but I wanted to quickly post a few and stop in to say hi. The fun is still going on here, Natasha is around until tomorrow morning. I hate to see her visit come to an end.
Every minute of the event was jammed packed with fun and sparkle. I want to thank all the Bellas who joined Carol and I in the Glitter Lounge for our kick off party. What a way to begin a beautiful weekend!
As much of a blast as the whole time was, there is just no place like home, and it feels good to be back in my cottage. I feel about like Twinkle does here in this picture, ready to stretch out and relax. I’ve gotten by on a couple hours of sleep here and there, and plan on a long soak in the tub and an early bedtime tomorrow night.
I have a feeling that when my head hits the pillow, it will be filled with glittery dreams….
I’m glad you’re back and that you had a great time (not that there was any doubt you would!) I can’t wait to see all the glittery pictures. 🙂
Can’t wait for the rest of the pictures of your weekend! I am definitely going to get more information on this weekend earlier next year and plan to go! It looks like I missed out on a lot of fun….
p.s. twinkles is just adorable lounging there with not a care in the world!
Have a great day and a happy thanksgiving,
Rochelle
I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself. It looks like everyone did! Enjoy your bath and relax. I know you will post pictures and tell us all about it as soon as you get rested up. I am glad that you are home safely tucked into your cottage. Sweet Glittery Dreams!
Wow, can not wait for the rest of your Bella adventure..and those photos, what a great prom night photo, it is fun to see who I recognise. Have a wonderful relaxing bath, but I really don’t believe you will be slowing down! Kiss Noises Linda Lilly Cottage.
It was SOOOOO wonderful meeting you! Sorry I got in too late to join you ladies in the Glitter Lounge but I’m happy our paths crossed many times during the weekend. You’re a sweetheart.
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Okay, just kidding! 🙂 I am still so tired but my mind is humming with creativity. My creative batteries are charged to the hilt. I loved the “glitter lounge” and your vendor booth was over the top. It was a blast wasn’t it?
I see that disco ball! The dresses are over the top! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Your Glitter lounge was the perfect way to kick off the fun! It was so nice to see you again! I’m still smiling!
I’m starting my silver bella fund tonight! Can’t wait to see all your fun photos-Had a blast at your delightful cottage last week. Thanks for the invite.
Your booth was beautiful at the Vendor Faire. And so packed that I did not get a chance to meet you. I can’t wait to see your pictures. Kris
Yay! Your back! So happy that you had a wonderful time. Can’t wait to see all your photos, Suzanne:)
looking forward to all your photos. Looks wonderful!
Welcome home! Sleep well. We’re all eager to hear the details of the wonderful Silver Bella weekend!
Lorrie
Welcome Home I am sure you Bellas had a blast everyone looks so beautiful, enjoy the comforts of home (;
Hugs, Diane
wish I had some of that chocolate now! It was fun it’s going to take me a week to get rested. 🙂
You certainly look like you had a fantastic time…can’t wait for all the photos. Enjoy your time with Natasha and you can always catch up on sleep later.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Oh how cute you all look!!!
M ^..^
Yay, you’re back! So glad you had so much fun. It looks great.
Wasn’t sure I could find you amidst all the taffeta, but DANG, your smile shone! Sure helped that you were under Amy’s glow-wig! Glad to hear it was a blast; can’t wait to hear details! XOX
I was happy when I saw the “WOW” post. And WOW it is. Thanks for the quick update.
Enjoy Natasha while she is here, But then get rested up. We want to hear and see ALL about it.
There’s no place like home…There’s no place like home…There’s no place like home.
Hi Karla!!!
Cute you all look!!!
Pretty pictures.
hey sweets.
what a whirlwind weekend!!
we had such a fab time.
you are such a doll for hosting our kick off party!!
so so fun.
and your booth, hell off the hook. best darn booth at silver bella!!!
hope y’all had a safe drive home.
see ya soon.
xooxxo,
jessi
Yea!!! your back… Everyones looks so happy..Relax enjoy your Holidays.. Can’t wait to see more of your Bella moments…
xoox Laura
Good Morning Karla,
I loved your post flower. My only wish would have been to spend more time talking to you. The last morning at breakfast hearing about your Leandra and how the pair of you are not only grandmother and granddaughter but girlfriends really touched me. She’s a blessing to your family and you are a blessing to her. I wish you both many long happy healthy years filled with crafting, fun, and just a genuine closeness like I have shared with my grandmother who helped to raise me. I’m going to see her this morning, though I will be driving us, and it makes me smile to think someday both of you girls will be doing the same. With Leandra at the wheel.
With much love,
Your friend,
Linda (Poe)
Happy to see you are back safe and sound. Love the photos and can’t wait to see more.
Karla
Karla Karla Karla!!!! It all looks so yummy and exciting! I can’t wait to see more photos!!! Silver Bella 2009 is on my to-do list… no questions about it! =)
Karla, the prom picture is fantastic. I’m looking forward to seeing more pictures.
Karen
Karla, you all look gorgeous!!! i hope you had lots of fun:)
Yes, I’ll bet you get glitter all over the pillow! Look at little Twink…she is probably getting her own glitter on the pillow…dreaming about that litter she wants to have. (what…maybe 2 or 3 puppies?)
Can’t wait to see and hear what all you have from the trip!
What a wonderful time! It was great to finally meet you!! Thanks for the pre-bella parties and all the laughter and friendship!!
Totally fabulous, and what a bunch of belles! It sounds simply glorious, and I — like everyone else — is dying to hear more. Isn’t it wonderful to smile for so many lovely days?!
What an adventure of fun, fun, fun. I am so glad you’re back. The photo was a great one of you smiling vamps. Looking forward to seeing more photos and hearing about everything.
Have a restful day.
Jean in Virginia
Karla-
Thanks for posting the teaser photos. It was so good to see/hear that you had a fabulous time at Silver Bella. You guys look like you’re having a ball in your Prom gowns. Can’t wait to see/hear more about your time last week-end.
Gretchen
If there were a photo of me right now, I’d look like Elphaba; all green with envy! Sparkly envy.
Hope we get to see more photos and read more about it!
Karla~ Thank you so much for the pre Bella party invite as well as hosting the Glitter Lounge! It was so great to meet you and I had a fabulous time!! I am glad that you enjoyed my favorite wine that I forgot the name of. LOL
So glad to hear you had a great time and loved seeing your pictures that confirm it…your smile is so wonderful!
Cheers,
Laura
xxx
Karla, It was so incredible to meet you! You are even more amazingly fun and sweet than I could have imagined, and your “glitter lounge” was just the kick off we needed! Thanks for all your help on the sewing project, so sad I couldn’t make the wallpaper trip!!!
xoxo, tiffany
Karla I can understand that you are exhausted, but don’t sleep too long, we are all dying to see your pictures!
Can’t wait to see the other pictures!! You guys must have had so much fun!!
Welcome home! It sounds like it was a wonderful event full of sparkles and fun. Can’t wait to see all you have to share! Enjoy some rest and a good sleep.
Wow! Wow!
Those lovely, glitsy prom gowns are stunning!
My daughter and her friends (all in their 20’s) have a prom night every year… so they can make good use out of their gowns from their teen years.
They go out for dinner and get sooo much attention!
Such a fun idea!
Ooooh Karla, each and everyone of you look like you had a ball, I so wish I could have been there with my Aussie gal having so much fun with you all!!!! I have enjoyed reading your last three to four posts, so much so I have given you an award please pop over to collect it, thank you for share all the fun at SB and I would never get sick of read about Silver B, so keep those stories and images coming as I would love to get there one day myself.
Hugs
Kirstie
Ps don’t forget to pop over!
Oh..it’s been so great seeing all the photos from the fun time… I’m just so sorry I had to miss it all, after all. It looks and sounds like it was just “over the top” fun!!!