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.
Indeed.
I think the watercolors are gorgeous, too much to chose from.
I, too, love the By Grace Alone sign. But, I’m also intrigued by the Rotating Photo Card Holder. That looks really cool! :)
I LOVE so many things in that catalog. The Abundance tray, the bell jar/stand are in the top 5, but I think I really love the lantern the most. And, we just moved into our new house, after renting for a few years, and it would be awesome on my entry way table!
That catalog is wonderful. I love the blessings card holder! So cute!
Love, Love, Love the bell jar and stand.
If I had to choose one, it would be difficult, but since you did say one…it would be the By Grace Alone sign. It would be the first thing I would buy if I were at a Gathering.
I saw these products at MOPS convention last September. They are very beautiful, high quality decorations! I love the four seasons picture and the JESUS LOVES ME mirror!
I really like a lot of their stuff, but I’d choose the glass dome and stand.
So many beautiful things. I really love that abundance tray, I can think of so many ways to use it to remind us of our abundant life. Also, the prayer box and little God’s Armour tin are both really special. And, I like the rotating photo card holder. And… so many things!
I can’t believe I missed this. I”m so sorry I wasn’t able to attend. I did Pet Palooza in the morning, and had a migrane in the afternoon. Hopefully someday I’ll get to come by the nest.
I absolutely love the By Grace Alone wall hanging and the Bell jar.
I love the tree paintings. And the bell jar and stand it pretty darn cute too! Love it.
i LOVE the bell jar and stand! :)
I would really love to have a “Bell Jar on a Stand” like the one you have! Thanks for a chance to win something fun!
Your favorite is mine as well! Enjoying your blog tremendously!
I super size love the little name blocks – too darling!
Just one!?!?!?!
The mother in me wants the ABC wrapped canvas. It is so cute and colorful and great way to teach Godly attributes.
The woman in me wants the ANY of the four seasons tree prints. I’m thinking all four hanging above my scrapbook table. yep that’s a necessity!
Oh gosh–my favorite is the pedestal and dome! Beautiful!
I’m with you, the pedestal and dome are GORGEOUS!
I love the lantern! How fun would it be to fill with fake lemons or limes and put it on the kitchen table!
The Love Mercy Cross is beautiful…but everything is scrumptious in that catalog!
I love your website! I must agree with you and my favorite is the dome & pedestal too.
Blessings,
Cindy
I love the bell jar on a stand! I have been looking for one since discovering your site!
I HEART blessings unlimited. I would dearly love anything from this catalog! Hats off to such a great party:-)
I love the items! I had never heard of the company before! I especially love all of the items that say something inspiring!
Wow! I’d never heard of this! Thanks for telling us about them!
One item? Wow! Hard to choose! I do like the bell jar on the stand!
Wow, so hard to choose! I like your favorite also and the Abide in Him hanging… I’m sure I could add more, but two is still more than one….! =)
Would love to win something beautiful and inspiring!
So many beautiful things! I wish I knew enough people to host a party. I love the cloche you have in your office as well as the vases/candlesticks. It’s hard to pick one item when I would buy so many.
I wish I lived closer and could have had the opportunity to come to your party! Your blog is such……I was going to say wonderful distraction but that doesn’t sound like a compliment! Usually when I read your blog, I should be working! I’m educating myself. That counts as work, right?1
Oh, I guess I was starstruck and forgot to mention that my partner in crime AKA my SIL is helping me slipcover my old sofa this weekend. Next, we’re going to attempt board and batten her stairwell. (hopefully I spelled everything correctly!)
What a fun time y’all had!
There are lots of pretty things in the catalog, for sure. My favorite items are the bedside water carafe & “Jesus loves me…” mirror. How I wish that was my first thought when I looked at my reflection. :)
You make me laugh. This sounds like so much fun, I’ve been low on girl time lately! Anyway, I think you’re going to get some funny google hits because of the number of times you said “killer” in this post!
I absolutely love the “By GRACE alone” sign. My 2 year old is facing her second brain surgery and possible spinal fusion. It’s by HIS GRACE ONLY we will make it through the next months. Love your style and these products. Monica
I like the bell jar on a stand…it is so pretty and I bet super-versatile!
That looks like fun and actually, something I might actually consider being a consultant for! I’ll think on that. I LOVE that Abundance Wooden Tray! Mainly because anything breakable in my home, well my boys manage to break it. So hopefully, they couldn’t do too much damage to this :)
The Bell/Jar Cloche is perfect!! I love it & want one!! The possibilities are endless!! Fun Party!!
How fun! I wish I lived closer. I love all the non-killing going on at your parties.
My favorite would have to be the candlestick/vase item. How cool is that?
Love your blog and wish I lived closer so I could be the next non-killer at your party.
My favorite BU item is the large platter from the summer mini-catalog.
I love all their stuff! Right now, my choice would be the Perfect in Beauty canvas set. I’ve been looking for something for my half bath, and those would fit perfectly!!
I love lots of things in the catalog:
Savor the Joy Pitcher
Cake Pedestals (all three sizes)
Abundance Wooden Tray
Jesus Loves Me mirror (would love to put that in my baby girl’s room)
Pedestal & Dome Set
By Grace Alone Sign
A Blessings Unlimited party sounds great!
My favorites are the Savor the Joy cake pedestals; what a cute way to display food and give a good message to your guests while entertaining! The bedside carafe is also a good idea to keep the middle of the night water spillages down.
It is so hard to choose, but I love the By Grace Alone sign!
Love the glass dome/pedestal but the lantern was pretty cute too ;O!!
Would love the Bell Jar/Cloche. Have not had any luck at garage sales or thrift stores!
Looks like a great time! I love the photo of a few non-killers sitting on the couch chatting – the slipcover looks great, and did I miss a post about your new mistreatment? Did you use a striped fabric or is that DIY-pieced? I love it!! My favorite Blessing item is probably the bell jar. The candlestick/vase thingys are pretty cool too. Thanks for sharing!
Hello sweet Nester – I am totally jealous that those non-stalker, non-killer bloggy friends got to visit you for your party. I was going to ask you if you could write my name on a cup and take a picture of it on the counter so I could pretend to be there. But I decided not to ask because that would be a little weird. I enjoyed looking at all the great photos. I’m sure everyone had a fun time! And what a fantastic company Dayspring/Blessings is. I loved looking through their catalog and instantly fell head over heals for the Bell Jar/Cloche! I can see it sitting proudly front and center on my hutch. But alas, it just wasn’t in my budget. However, I would LOVE to be entered for a chance to win it! Heck yes I would.
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings,
Marie
by grace alone. Amen and Amen!
I love, love, love the Savor the Joy pitcher # 80147. :)
I’m commenting on my own because I believe I left the incorrect email address – its desireecook1611@gmail.com. thanks.
The party looked amazing, the products looked wonderful, and your house looked beautiful! Thank you for letting us share in your experience!
Everything looks great and the party looks like a lot of fun! I like the verse-inspired decor.