We rock!Our gathering was graced with the presence of artist Bonnie Bell, of Women who Rock.
Hostess Sue invited Bonnie to attend and offer to paint our likeness upon rocks for the reasonable sum of $10.
Such a bargain! So much fun!
The food was autumnal delicious, including a berried roast, and pumpkin nut brie.
(Back to the diet today!)
Sue had just recently had her house remodeled and we were given the grand tour through the house, and through the 2,000 resident hippos as well.
After nosh, we did our traditional "Sip 'n See" activities, which amounts to bringing hats to share, swap or sell.Sue had suggested we also bring a special item to share, an accessory that held a happy memory or made you feel special.
Sue (in green) shared her mother's amazing engagement ring, an enormous pear shaped diamond in a soaring modern setting. "Mom" was an extrovert, just like Sue, and didn't have an engagement ring until many years into her marriage. The fabulous ring more than made up for the delay.
Gayle in brown shared the vintage 1910 dressing gown that she was wearing that she had acquired on her first visit to Victorian Elegance.Would you believe this purse is made from buttons sewn together?
Suzanne had a tale about a fabulous enamel and rhinestone Disney character necklace that her husband purchased on the sly one year when they were in New York
. A very romantic escapade, and believe me, the necklace would knock your eyes out. Fabulous!Marie had brought her mother's agate long knotted necklace. Unique, and so lovely to touch.
A bikini was shared...the one purchased on a first trip, and still held onto for memory sake, although rarely worn anymore.
Maureen was wearing a black hat she bought on a memorable shopping trip at a Sakowitz.
I shared the gold bracelet that had belonged to my great grandmother. I loved how its impressed flower design felt as I rubbed them as a child. I still do!
A few other memories were shared, and we planned out our events for next year.
The Houston Hat Net rocks on!
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