We had a good weekend getting things done around the house. Yes - I got the house cleaned, and the laundry done. We also did grocery shopping. I'll tell you....filling up the gas tank hurts a lot less these days!! We have gasoline for $1.96 a gallon now. Hope it lasts awhile.
The Museum's big fund raiser, The Gala, is coming up the last Saturday of February. It is THE social event of the year for Lakeland. Black tie, fancy dresses, and this year...Masquerade!! The last couple of years, I've just purchased a new top to put with my long black skirt, and have done the same for this year. I found this on-line, from Macy's and ordered it. It came last week, and I am thrilled with the fit and the look. It is much more glitzy than the picture shows. Full of sparkles. And under that is the mask I found on-line. The colors match perfectly. I went to Hobby Lobby Friday evening, and found some fuzzy, angora-like yarn to glue around the mask. It needs something else and I think the black fluff will be perfect.
It is always a good time, and I am blessed that Joe can attend with me. Management staff are invited, though I do have to work at the end of the evening, when we check people out for the silent auction. We still get to enjoy a 5-star meal, some great wine, good music and playing dress-up! Tickets are $375.00 each, and we usually have more people wanting tickets than we have space for. The Gala committee transforms the Museum with some amazing decorations. My long-time blogging friends have seen several Galas posted here.
This was two years ago. The theme was "Alice in Wonderland".
It's hard to believe we are in our last week of January! I have a Board meeting today. We are always happy when it is over. We have a good Board and my financial report is favorable, so it should all go well.
Wishing you a good week ahead!! Thanks for stopping by! Peace & blessings!
Have a happy Monday. Gas is $2.59 here, hey, that's cheap! Your gala sounds fun. Blessings
ReplyDeleteHow FUN!!!!! And that top from Macy's is just my style. I love Macy's so much.
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see the pictures you take from the Gala....your top and mask are perfect. Hope it goes well for the Muesum. Our gas has dropped to 1.79...blows our mind, and worries us as to what 'they' will shoot it up to this summer. Have a great day my friend.
ReplyDeleteOur gas was $1.93 yesterday. Your blouse looks very pretty. Decorations for all museum events are always so great and they sound like fun. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's incredible that we're at the end of January. I love that top and your mask too and look forward to a photo or two. Enjoy the rest of your Monday.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of you and Joe! And btw, every week when I read the title of this post, I hear the Mamas and Papas. EVERY TIME. LOL Terri, I love, love, LOVE the top you purchased from Macy's. It is gorgeous! And the mask will be perfect with it. Have a great time! I've got to go to Macy's now to check out that top. I'm sure my wardrobe needs it too. :-) I love your idea of changing up tops and keeping a black skirt. That's my kind of outfit!
ReplyDeleteI'll send you the link! I always sing the song, too!! LOL
DeleteWe're loving the new gas prices, too. Ours is 2.02.
ReplyDeleteYour new top is beautiful. What a great idea to just change tops every year :) Enjoy the Gala, it sounds like a good time!
January flew by, didn't it?!
I really like that top a lot!! Our gas just went up 15 or 16 cents since this morning! Not sure why!
ReplyDeleteWow, how pretty....you're gonna look Marvelous (insert Billy Crystal's voice here), Darlin'. Can't wait for the pictures. Have a good week....just one question, Patriots or Seahawks?
ReplyDeleteJoe dislikes them both and refuses to care (I follow him, because I really don't care!). I have a feeling we (he) will watch. I know when the Redskins and Cowboys play, he always says he will root for injuries.....
DeleteI remember last years Gala. I love, love, love that top! The mask will look good with it. I hope you post pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a positive statement to start the week!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE that top! It looks like something I would wear!!!
I was able to fill my tank (I had 1/8 left) for under $20 a couple of weeks ago.