My Blessings Unlimited Gathering went off without a hitch. Blessings Unlimited is kind of like DaySpring’s sister, or maybe child is a better way to explain it. But instead of being on your computer, they come to your house and hang out and bring some of their merchandise for you and your friends to see and touch. DaySpring and Blessings Unlimited are partners/sponsors of Nesting Place so, I volunteered to host a gathering. Here’s some of the cute loot on my table.
Here are a few of the girls who helped me pull it off. First, Stephanie from (in)courage and DaySpring. We’ve become good friends over the past year and she is smart and savvy and funny and we laugh like middle schoolers when we are together. Next is Diane, the Blessings Unlimited Consultant. BU flew her down to NC all the way from Fargo, ND! She is a top consultant and loves what she does. She has the most gentle presence when you are around her. And of course, I cannot do anything without my beloved sister, my partner in crime. She came with her children and my man kept all the kids and dog entertained. He should have been in this photo too but someone had to take it. Not to mention my In Real Life Friends, Caroline, Tiny Twig, Michelle, Amanda and Mackenzie who all came to the party and put up with me on a daily basis. Oh and my mom, Mrs. Clean. I feel like I’m accepting a Grammy or something with all my thank yous. You like me, you really like me…
I forced every person to hug me as they entered my home.
Look, they are normal, beautiful girls, not killers–even though we met online!
Non killers hanging out at the nest.
Checking out the cute loot.
I need to stop and tell you how delightfully fulfilling it was to get to shop for food with Stephanie. I thought I was the only weirdo in the world who bought food to match the colors of the occasion. There are two of us. And we are evil with our placement of the wasabi balls. Don’t you love that Enjoy tray? It’s from Blessings Unlimited of course.
Hanging out, looking at cute stuff, eating, not getting killed.
Here we are listening to Diane and her sweet voice. We all went around and introduced ourselves and told something that brings us joy. Jodi said that her hydrangea bushes bring her joy and I made a mental note to go and visit her very soon. Someone else said that their Keurig brought them joy. I love that person.
Diane knew that DWELL is my word right now so she even surprised me and did a little talk about the word dwell. Then she showed us how to use some of the items. Oh and if you host a party and it brings in over a certain amount, you get to have one of those things she’s holding up for free. I KNOW!
I was kind of surprised with all of their specials and stuff. If I were them I would brag about that more. If you host a party you can easily earn free stuff and half price stuff and every month there is a different special that you can purchase for super cheap if you host during that month. Plus there’s a special every month for the guests.
I love this Abundance Wooden Tray, it’s one of the items a hostess can get for free. I thought it would be great at Thanksgiving but, once I put my spring and summer stuff in it I figured out it would look good all year around. And remember, every item from BU carries a meaningful message or a verse. So, not only do you get something you like, you get something with meaning, encouragement and beauty.
I thought I’d be all funny spelling out my name with the blocks, I just realized, I spelled Nester wrong.
Luckily, Blessings made a cheat sheet for their blocks for people like me.
These vases can be turned upside down and used as candlesticks. Sweet. They also have reversible tags like “family” and “rejoice” and different verses that come with them. Kind of like necklaces for the vases/candlesticks. Accessories for your accessories. Coco Chanel would be thrilled.
I am so glad that Stephanie grabbed my camera and snapped some photos, I was so worried about my sweaty pits that I forgot to take photos. By the end of the gathering I got my wits about me and started taking a few but, I realized there were some people that I didn’t get a good picture of. I’m sorry.
But, I did take some photos that turned out…
Oh yeah, I wanted to show you some of my favorite blessing things in my house…
I saw this watercolor and knew that it HAD to go in my office. It fits so perfectly in my board and batten.
I can’t even remember how long it’s been since I used pink in my home. I forgot about the color pink.
And look, quadruplets, one for every season.
This Bell Jar on a Stand and By Grace Alone wall hanging are my VERY favorite things from Blessings Unlimited. I wish I had 8 of each of them. I could have one or two in every room.
And yes, that is June between me and my sister. People squealed and gawked when they figured out that June was there, I even saw one person with tears. She is the blogger that some of us stalk and if you haven’t read her you should.
Even Kelly Ripa would be jealous of these guns. We were all in awe.
Some of my real life peeps, yes it is normal for Caroline, Twiggy my sister and I to all be talking at once.
And since I have 49 hundred photos that I hate to leave out…
We had so many people that some had to stand up during the presentation.
We posed.
We looked at the catalog.
My sister and I hugged our kids and tried to protect the cupcakes from them.
Stephanie worked like a dog.
I got to meet 26 wonderful people. Some that I’ve known for years online.
And a teenage girl gave her mom the look. Just kidding, they are the sweetest mom and daughter pair you will ever meet.
All in all it was a great gathering. I loved meeting so many non killers like myself and we all had a fun afternoon. If you would like to host a Blessings Unlimited Gathering email me at:: letsnest at gmail dot com.
Also, there is a giveaway because Blessings Unlimited is totally generous so, all you need to do is leave a comment and you can tell me what your favorite item is from Blessings. You can download the catalog {it takes about 4 seconds} and see what you like the best. And the winner gets to pick any item from the catalog for free! And since the Bell Jar/Cloche on a stand is my favorite, if that is what you pick, even though they are two separate items, that can count as your one item.
Also, because after writing the longest post in existence, I am too lazy to link to each blogger who came, if you came and wrote about coming to the Nest and want to link up you can. I don’t even mind if you tell people that my bathroom was dirty or that my yard needed to be mowed.
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I know Diane (I live in Fargo too!) and she is an amazing person! I am happy she is a friend….and always has postive things to say to brighten someone’s day!
My favorite item (that I don’t have yet) is the Abundance wooden tray.
It just so happens that I love the Bell Jar/Cloche on a stand. I have never head of Blessings Unlimited so I’m excited to find a new company to love!
beautiful!!! I love everything!!!
I adore the Home Blessing Sign. It is so lovely and I have the perfect spot for it!
I LOVE the “Abundance” wood tray…i can think of a million uses for it : )
Nester,
You are so funny. You always make me laugh or smile -I loved this post. I also love the Bell Jar/Cloche on a stand and would love to win it!
The glass dome and pedestal are wonderful!! Love that catalog.
My favorite piece is the Bell Jar/Cloche. Would LOVE to win it! Thanks for hosting another great giveaway!
I love everything but my favorite is the cloche and stand.
BTW ~ I love your blog! It has made me start liking nests and birds! I notice them immediately now when I am shopping
Oh I wish that I could have come too! It looks like so much fun and such pretty items to choose from. I think the Enjoy plate is just too cute! What a blessing that God wraps us in His joy – no matter what!
Thanks for having such a nice give a way.
Sincerely ~ Tricia
I don’t know if the give away is still going on but I love the cloche and stand!
Wow, I love everything! The Bell Jar/Cloche, the wall hangings, the Abundance Basket, everything! LOVE IT!
Lovely as usual! &..yeah…I DID just LOL when I read/saw you spelled “neseter” wrong! ;) LOVE IT!
How beautiful! I love the Perfect in Beauty canvas prints.
I like the savor the joy vase.
My fav is your fav. :)
I’ve recently stumbled across your blog, and it is always a treat to stop by and visit. I am very impressed with the Blessings Unlimited product line! All of the products were amazing…I loved the By Grace Alone wall hanging, as well as the Blessings Blocks and Me and My Family artwork….but I have to say my favorite is the Abundance Pedestal and Glass Dome set. It is classic, but versatile. In fact, I have some birds and a nest that would be at home inside the bell jar;) Blessings, Kate
I’m am SO NOT HAPPY with you Nester. Just read through this post (and loved it but that’s not the point). Came across the section with June and thought “Ooh, a link, I better click on that” now I have another blog to add to my ‘addiction’. Thank you very much! Huh? What was that? An apology? Ohhhhh….ok….I forgive you……… xxxxxxx
I love so many things – the inspirational coasters are what stuck out at me this time looking thru the catalog. What a fun party! Glad no killers showed up ;)
~ Michelle
LOVE all their stuff, but one of my favorites is the set of 4 canvas prints with flowers on them = ]
I love the set of 4 watercolor trees! They would look fabulous above my bed. It was really hard to choose because everything is amazing!
I love so many of the items is the “Abide in Him” wall hanging, or maybe the laterns or the bell jar no the wall hanging becasue I have the pergect spot for it in my living room. If I want to order something can you get credit on your party?
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Have never heard of Blessings Unlimited but L O V E the items! My fave is YOUR fave, the Bell Jar/Cloche on a stand – so pretty!!
I love the cloche on a stand. I can think of at least eight places in my house for one.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m going with the By Grace Alone Sign. I’d take one of those in a heartbeat!
I neeed that beautiful bell jar cloche – can you believe I don’t have a single cloche?? I know, crazy. I hope my first happens to be this beauty.
I love love love the “Guard Your Heart Necklace.” Of course, I could fill this post up with more items that I do love, but that’s one of my top faves!!! Loved the post, too!
The Mango Wood Tray and the Ceramic Memo board are super cool! A lot of fun products.
It all looks like beautiful stuff!
Love the Grace Framed Print on page 23!
As a feormr student of Peter Mansfield’s at Noble & Greenough school, I would have to say that young Peter definitely has poetry in his genes. His grandfather would be very proud. Good luck to Peter!!!!
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE the plaque that says “The Lord will watch over your coming and going.” We travel A LOT for my husband’s work, and as the wife/mother, it’s not always easy to feel enthusiastic about it. We’re getting ready to leave our home this weekend, and won’t be back for 6 months. That verse was the pick me up I truly needed!!!
:)
Tasha
My favorite is the Bell Jar/Cloche on a stand…so cool! The products look great!!
Too hard to choose! I love the Lantern and Blessings Cardholder.
How fun!! Everything BU makes is absolutely gorgeous – *swoon*.
You’re not the only one who buys food to match. My “launch” party for Stella & Dot is coming up and I bought color coordinating m&m’s and have been playing around with different food dyes to get the right shade of aqua for cupcakes. :)
I have never heard of BLESSINGS unlimited before….I love their stuff! Hard to choose a favorite, here are a few…. The welcome sign on page 22. I would love for people to leave my home with that sentiment. Also, I like the mercy cross on p32…green is my favorite color and where would I be without God’s mercy and love? I also love the Jesus loves me mirror :-) wish I had one for my kids. Thanks for sharing! Be blessed!
“My flesh and my heart fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever!” Ps.73:26
Hi, loved looking at all the beautiful things (& your house too!) I would probably say the cake stand was my favorite. weird that my name is same as founding consultant in catalog :D
The taupe dessert plates are such a blessing to behold, even without anything on them. Why, it’s as if you read my design mind!!!!!
I LOVE the bell jar & stand!! It is just Gorgeous!
What a fun party – and thanks for sharing the information about this company – it looks great and I’d never heard of it before!
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Love the ‘If you seek him’ weathervane!
I love the Hurricanes! What a cool company!
Use this website instead, http://dianenelson.blessingsdirect.com
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Here is Diane’s website: http://dianenelson.blessingsdirect.com
She can hook you up! :)
Kristi, you may contact Diane through her website: http://dianenelson.blessingsdirect.com
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Diane will best be able to direct you. You may contact her through her website: http://dianenelson.blessingsdirect.com
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You can sign up directly on Diane’s website! :) Check it out: http://dianenelson.blessingsdirect.com
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Actually, I had a lapse in judgement and Diane Nelson is the gal you need to contact. She is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, so gracious and creative!! She is an AMAZING Team Leader and I know she would LOVE to have you on her team. You can sign up by going directly through her website at: http://dianenelson.blessingsdirect.com
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And Actually, you should be on Diane Nelson’s team. She is an AMAZING Team Leader and a gracious and kind woman of God. You may contact her directly through her website: http://dianenelson.blessingsdirect.com
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Pay no mind to the website above!!! This is the one you want to go to: http://dianenelson.blessingsdirect.com
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RACHEL!!! Go to this website instead: http://dianenelson.blessingsdirect.com
Sorry for the confusion!! :)