A new look.

So if you are a regular ‘Les is More’ blog follower (I’m hoping there are more that 3 of you out there…..) you might have noticed a new look going on around here. Please say hello to my new design template with its slick new contemporary black and white look! So refreshing and SO overdue!

I was sick and tired of the boring blogger template and honestly, I just wanted my widget/gadget thingys to not look so crappy. Is that too much for a gal to ask? I’d been fiddling with them for SO long and all I wanted were cute little buttons that all my fellow bloggers had and not those god awful, chunky ugly ones Blogger keeps around for some reason.

A quick search on Etsy showed me that I can have a cute, updated look (with those buttons I’ve always wanted!) without breaking the bank. Ummmm…$36 dollars you say? Sign me up. Granted, it might not be a one of a kind design, but it will do for now until I can save my pennies for a fully customized blog.

I must admit, I’m no html specialist and I was a bit worried about installing it myself. I’ve messed with my blog before and did some whacked out things that were tough to fix. Fortunately, this one came together fairly easily. Mostly just cutting, pasting and deleting things. Simple enough!

What are your secrets to keeping a blog fresh without spending a fortune? Have you had your blog professionally designed recently? Do you find yourself messing with your blog then realizing that you’ve messed it up?

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G&D Free Baking

I haven’t really dabbled in gluten and dairy free baking yet, but when I came across these bad boys, I decided it was time. I had 90% of the ingredients at home AND they are 1 WW point each so it was game on! Granted, they are pretty tiny and popping them into your mouth straight out of the oven is far too easy when they are warm and chocolately….ok so I ate 7 – whatever. This is not the recipe for you if you are looking for that traditional cookie crunch but they are a healthly and tasty option for your sweet tooth!

http://www.slenderkitchen.com/banana-chocolate-oat-cookies-bananakies/

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Northwest Events Show

For those event planners out there, be sure to check out the Northwest Events Show next Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Washington State Convention Center. It is a great place to check out local event vendors and venues AND there are tons of samples. Don’t eat lunch before you go – trust me.

The event is free for event planners, you just need to register online. See link below. Hope to see you there (I will be the one hogging the photo booths and snatching up all of the desserts)!

http://www.nweventshow.com/

Me being my calm, cool and collected event planner self šŸ™‚ An event in a garage you say? No big deal.
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A sprinkle.

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Ahhhh……the baby shower. Probably the one type of event I’ve planned the most this year and I’m not gonna lie, I’m loving them! It’s the one chance that I get to really get creative and go all out with matchy-matchy decor. All those lovely things I pin on Pinterest most often show up at these showers.

A bit of background on this shower, or as we called it, a sprinkle (the newest trend in baby-related events – who knew!?) My gal pal has been in the process of adopting a little girl from China and they recently found out that they will be able to go and get her after SIX YEARS OF WAITING. This poor thing, who is now two years old, has been sitting in an orphanage her entire life while a perfectly capable, loving couple waits and waits and waits for the final stamp of approval. I could go on and on about how this is so utterly and completely wrong, but I’ll stop right here…..
Anyways, they are extremely excited that they finally get to meet her this fall. I’ve heard the first few months, and probably the first years, are very critical and family and baby need to spend lots of quality time together so instead of bombarding her once they get home, we thought it would be great to “sprinkle” her with gifts and love before they pick her up. Since little one is already two, the traditional baby shower didn’t seem right (OK, and I admit, I hate those baby games!) so a sprinkle it became! For those not in the know, a sprinkle is for a second or third child or an adopted child that doesn’t need all of the diapers, etc. but her friends want to throw a celebration none the less. Many times, gifts are more for mamma vs. the new baby since the assumption is that they already have many of those items.
We went with a pink camo and cupcake theme since my friend always rocks the camo pants when working her tail off as an event planner AND she loves sweets. I thought it would be nod to her tradition (the camo) with a twist (the girlie pink). Lemme tell you, my friend is not a girlie girl so we figured we just needed to go all out and get it over with – bows, cute dresses and tutus are going to be a staple for her from here on out!

With a late afternoon start time, we decided that cupcakes and cookies were the only way to go. Oh, and with a side of fruit – gotta keep it healthy! The weather held out on us too so we served iced tea, lemonade and sparkling wine on the porch. Presents were opened, cupcakes were consumed and the mamma to be loved it all!

As a fellow event planner, I know just how hard it is to “let go” and let someone else plan an event – she did well even though she showed up early and asked if she could help šŸ™‚ Event planners – sheesh, so controlling! I hope she enjoyed her celebratory kick off to their new adventure.

Congrats friend! We can’t wait to spoil that child rotten!

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