i have a new bag.
it is such a sunny, happy bag to carry around.
(cardi from francescas.....tank from target....)
don't you love it?
i know you do.
it is from lindsey at the pleated poppy.
how amazing is that shop??
every time i go there i am smiling though page after page of her awesomeness.
i love the yellow stripe with the pinks, browns and orange!
she puts THE cutest fabrics together.
i love it all.
it's the perfect size to hold the stuff you need and a few extras.
you could fit a magazine in there too....your ipad....it's a great size.
but here is the BEST PART for me.......
i am going to make it my camera bag for the season!
since it's got the sling strap i can use during my shoots for all my camera junk.
and wear it while i shoot!
it's perfect!
there are a few pockets that will fit my lens cap, my phone, some extras and my gum (very important to me)
(i actually wrote guN at first....HA HA HA....lindsey even has a pocket for my gun....ha ....a gun purse)
the pleated poppy has great gifts for teachers....
do you only have 9 days left like we do??
i betcha....there is time for something cute if you ordered today!
look at all these fun finds over at her shop!
there is so much to choose from!
i know that the bloom bags like mine have been really popular
and lindsey is having a hard time keeping them stocked in her shop because they sell out so quickly.
you will have to keep checking on her for more.
but with how much she has in her shop right now i think you will be happy you went.
--------she is offering 15% off when you use the code WHATEVER until may 20------------
and just for fun.....lets have a GIVEAWAY!
how about a $35 gift certificate to the pleated poppy!
leave me a comment telling me your weekend plans
and i will draw a winner on monday!
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Such colorful happy goodness!
Posted by: Sherry | May 13, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Graduation & graduation parties all weekend....that means Momma won't be cooking! Yea!
Posted by: Mrs. B. | May 13, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Meg- What a pretty new bag- so you!! We have a weekend off from travel baseball YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!!!!! So many possibilities! Tonight I am going out with other moms from my son's school for a moms night out. We are having din din and seeing Water for Elephants.
Love you to pieces!
Posted by: Rebecca | May 13, 2011 at 09:19 AM
a surprise birthday tonight... tulip time parade if it doesn't rain... a photo session sunday morning before church. busy, but fun!
Posted by: Trish | May 13, 2011 at 09:24 AM
Getting our house ready to sell this weekend. Lots of work to do! I love your new bag!
Posted by: Chris | May 13, 2011 at 09:24 AM
Love your new bag!
Let's see what shall we do this weekend...
baking a five flavor pound cake recipe from another blogger.....
cleaning....
wishing the heat would calm down some in the deep south....so I can work in my yards...
& resting!
Posted by: Beth | May 13, 2011 at 09:24 AM
We've got a one year old birthday party to attend, and a wedding rehearsal. Our three year old is going to be a flower girl. This should be interesting :)
Posted by: Jessica B. | May 13, 2011 at 09:25 AM
The hubs and I are going to see Bridesmaids with Kristen Wiig tonight...I need a comedy!
The rest of the weekend, I will be spending a lot of time dropping off and picking up my kids.
xo
Posted by: Ashlyn@Pinecone | May 13, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Celebrate my mom's 60th birthday plus the usual soccer game and trip to the park. Love her stuff!
Posted by: Lael | May 13, 2011 at 09:26 AM
I absolutely love her stuff! Please count me in.
And... this weekend, um let's see... the first baseball game of the season - YEAH! And, then back to the grindstone of getting stuff done to our house before summer is here.
Have a good one!
Smiles,
Jen
Posted by: jennifer | May 13, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Love Love the new bag! so pretty!
My husband and I are going to being planting our garden and then we have a tiki party to attend! :)
Posted by: Jessica | May 13, 2011 at 09:27 AM
I'm in SHOCK - you only have 9 days of school LEFT? My kids go til the END of JUNE!!! Your bag is adorable - with or without a gun. :) We are having a cookout to celebrate hubby's b-day this weekend! It is supposed to storm all weekend but I love a challenge! Happy Friday (the 13th - gasp!)
Posted by: Karen | May 13, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Having the 2 year old grandson for the night tonight; yard work tomorrow.
Posted by: Gram | May 13, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Love the bag!! Does she have a website?
And we are installing new doors in our house!
Posted by: Kerry | May 13, 2011 at 09:29 AM
My husband and I actually get to go out on a date! Alone! Without kids!
Posted by: Danielle | May 13, 2011 at 09:29 AM
i will be gardening. it's been neglected for too long!
Posted by: Erin Kirby | May 13, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Soccer, soccer and more soccer! But then I'm sneaking away to have a slumber party with my bestie at her house!
Posted by: susan ponder | May 13, 2011 at 09:31 AM
That bag is so cute! Even if you use it to conceal some heat!
This weekend is full! We are helping my sister and brother move on Saturday and also might sneak away to the lake for a visit at a family reunion. Then, Sunday will be church and "Tacos with the Pastor" and hopefully a nap after that! ;-)
Posted by: Niki | May 13, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Your new sunny bag is SUPER fun! I am actually wearing one of The Pleated Poppy flower pins right now!!
Our weekend plans are: rollerskating with friends tonight, yard work tomorrow and Pizza Party for Sunday School teachers on Sunday after church!
Happy Friday!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | May 13, 2011 at 09:31 AM
graduation! yeah!
Posted by: Lindsay | May 13, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Happy Friday, Meg! Little bit of soccer on Saturday and a little bit of baseball on Sunday. In between, I hope to get the boys' closets cleaned out of clothing that does not fit (which there seems to be a lot of), get to the grocery store and get the heaps of laundry done. Have a good one!
Posted by: Lisa | May 13, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Love her shop, love your purse. We are having my son's 5-year birthday party (Angry Birds theme)!
Posted by: Sharla | May 13, 2011 at 09:32 AM
I love your cardigan!!! I am a huge fan of cardigans!! Our family is driving to St. George, UT, which is one hour and 35 minutes from Las Vegas. We drive there because we have no Cracker Barrel. Then we go shopping at Tai Pan. Can you believe that there is no cracker barrel in LAS VEGAS?
Posted by: Valerie Page | May 13, 2011 at 09:33 AM
A birthday party for a five year old friend - Mario themed. And probably some yard work. Oh, and church. :-)
Posted by: Lisa | May 13, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Love the bag! So cute! We will be gardening, if it stops raining! And playing with our 1 yr old baby. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: amy b. | May 13, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Love the bag and you looked skinnyminny! I am finishing up two flag football seasons and volleyball too. Our weekends will be alot slower after this one! Thanks!Hope you have a fun one too!
Posted by: cindy | May 13, 2011 at 09:34 AM
This weekend I am flying from Michigan to Pennsylvania to be with my sister for the week while she has her 2nd chemo treatment. Bittersweet. I get to see family, but certainly not under the best circumstances.
Love your new bag! So bright and cheerful! Bright and cheerful is good!
Posted by: Rebecca | May 13, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Yey for a giveaway!
Baby Shower for a friend and possibly brunch.
Posted by: E Jones | May 13, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Birthday party, and most importantly my sons NICU reunion on Saturday. We can't wait to see all the doctors and nurses who looked after him. Also, Survivor finale on Sunday night, I know, I can not help myself I love that show.
Posted by: Melissa | May 13, 2011 at 09:35 AM
My family is headed to the beach on Sunday for a belated Mother's Day celebration. I can't wait to eat all that yummy summer food!
Posted by: Mallory | May 13, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Love her stuff, I need a little color in my life :) I'm finishing painting my kitchen this weekend and helping my husband with the garden....oh, and of course getting caught up on laundry. Hope you have a great weekend!
Posted by: Stefanie | May 13, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Love the bag!
We're going to Worlds Of Fun this weekend with my husband's middle school band! Should be fun!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 13, 2011 at 09:37 AM
Throwing my dad a huge surprise 60th birthday party!
Posted by: Mandy | May 13, 2011 at 09:37 AM
I love her stuff!!
Let's see...I hope to have a baby this weekend, but in reality, I'll probably just be cleaning and enjoying the cooler weather!
Posted by: Tamara | May 13, 2011 at 09:38 AM
SO cute! Two college graduations and lots of driving!
Posted by: Lisa | May 13, 2011 at 09:39 AM
this is so cute! over the weekend I'm planning on sleeping :D, feeling tired after long hours of helping with the sandbagging up here in Manitoba.
Posted by: Marita | May 13, 2011 at 09:40 AM
A wedding, a soccer game, 3 year old bday party, soccer party, baseball game, celebrating my hubby's 36th bday!
Posted by: Heidi Bohrer | May 13, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Gotta work this weekend! Winning this would make it all better...
Posted by: Sharla | May 13, 2011 at 09:41 AM
I have a few parties to go to and my fun Bunco night Saturday night! LOVE that bag!!
Posted by: Stacey | May 13, 2011 at 09:41 AM
I'm going to see Bridesmaids. I'm crossing my fingers that I will laugh until my side hurts...
Posted by: Hannah DeVries | May 13, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Absolutely no plans, and I love it. Just family time and maybe getting a headstart on packing for vacation.
Posted by: amanda | May 13, 2011 at 09:43 AM
We have birthday parties to attend, and my daughter wants to have a dog tea party at the park. Not sure what that entails, but she has already made invitations, so it has to happen!! I would love to win!!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 13, 2011 at 09:43 AM
what's not to love about happy? we're baseball tournamenting it all weekend long. praying for sunshine--actually praying for no rain. or only a little rain. who am i kidding--i'm praying the rain doesn't give me *bad hair* all weekend. have a happy weekend, everybody!!!!
Posted by: deborah@applesinwonderland | May 13, 2011 at 09:44 AM
dodger game and graduations!
Posted by: karen | May 13, 2011 at 09:44 AM
track meets, graduations, sewing :) love the pleated poppy!
Posted by: Alicia @ La Famille | May 13, 2011 at 09:45 AM
BBQ with the family! that bag is so so cute!
Posted by: Amanda | May 13, 2011 at 09:46 AM
This weekend my son has a school won auction party (that I am hosting) followed by a basball playoff game and to end the night (yes, this is all happening today-Friday, which I consider after 3:00 the weekend!!) a birthday party! Then Saturday, my olderst daughter is "flying up" to a Junior Girl Scout followed by a 24 hour pure crazy fun party for the whole troop that ends with a campout in MY backyard!! Then on Sunday, after ther troop leaves, my daughter has a party! Just pure crazy fun around here!! :)
(and we still have 15 school days left!)
Posted by: Krista W. | May 13, 2011 at 09:47 AM
My weekend plans:
Take youngest to soccer, watch 6-year old version of soccer.
Take 16 year old for up-do for her first prom.
Take 14 year old to her soccer game, watch soccer.
Pick up corsage for prom date.
Watch 16 year old dress and help with makeup for her first prom while she says "please don't cry mom. MOM, it's FINE. Stop looking at me like that!"
Then take pictures of 16 year old, who grew up TOO FAST, in prom dress with date, then watch her get in the car and worry worry worry worry, sniffle, worry. Knit till she comes home and act like I didn't worry and hope she tells me ALL ABOUT IT!
Posted by: Andrea | May 13, 2011 at 09:47 AM
I am heading off to a girls weekend away with my sister in laws, and my mother in law! it will be so much fun!
Posted by: Kristi | May 13, 2011 at 09:48 AM
LOOOVE the bag:) This weekend I will be watching my boys in their baseball games, doing some housecleaning, yardwork and dinner at my parents. Hope you all have a great weekend!!
Posted by: Debra | May 13, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Women's event at a friend's church with my mom tonight, dinner out tomorrow night w/my SIL & BIL, and family b-day party for my sweet niece is turning 12--YIKES!
Last, but not least, hubby and I will celebrate 12 years of wedded bliss on Sunday! Blessed!
Posted by: Rachel B. | May 13, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Hoping to buy all my flowers to plant but the weather's supposed to be cool and rainy.....blah! Maybe a pedicure instead!
Posted by: Alissa | May 13, 2011 at 09:49 AM
love love love the pleated poppy!
this weekend we are headed to kansas city to see the hub's parents who are visiting my sister-in-law from south carolina. should be fun- especially since our babies are old enough to enjoy their cousins (or at least notice each other exists)
Posted by: Michelle | May 13, 2011 at 09:51 AM
She has the best way of putting fabrics together! Love all of her stuff - SUPER cute bag! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Posted by: Meredith | May 13, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Dogwood Days Festival, BBQ and Bonfire with good friends,planting flowers and most importantly-spending time with my main squeeze....my hubby Teddy! :) Happy Weekend Meg!
Posted by: Rachel J | May 13, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Tough weekend ahead: my husband will be out of town and so it will be me and our 4 small children and it is supposed to be rainy and cold. Pray for sanity!
Posted by: Katie | May 13, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Love the shop and you by the way...
My husband is one of six children (spread out over 24 years) and the baby son is getting married this weekend. My boys (11 and 8) are grossed out by the whole love and marriage thing. Should be fun!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 13, 2011 at 09:52 AM
I have a jam-packed Saturday - meeting at our church at 8:00 for church clean up. 10:30 shower/brunch for my daughter and her fiance. And at 6:00, a church social. It's gonna be a fun day! :)
Posted by: Tina C | May 13, 2011 at 09:53 AM
On Saturday we are building walls for 3 churches in Haiti, in our church parking lot. And graduation on Sunday! Such cute things in her shop!
Posted by: Amy | May 13, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning - finally!
Posted by: Maine Mummy | May 13, 2011 at 09:54 AM
I hope to have a relaxing weekend. Just finished a very busy week at work and another busy one next week. So this weekend I hope to find time to sit on the deck, enjoy my little garden pond and my doggies and read my book!
Posted by: Penny | May 13, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Dog park today and house cleaning, crawfish boil with neighbors tomorrow, and church bright and early 8:15am Sunday morning, then lacrosse games. LOVE pleated poppy's goodies!!
Posted by: Amanda | May 13, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Soccer games, track meets, and my own training for my tri. This weekend is bike,run.
Posted by: Adrienne S | May 13, 2011 at 09:56 AM
I love The Pleated Poppy as well and already have a few of her things. I would love the bloom bag though.
For the weekend, us "kids" are all meeting over at my in-laws house to paint their living/dining rooms and do some general spring maintenance. Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Kim | May 13, 2011 at 09:57 AM
This weekend I have a photo shoot, lots of family time, family craft time, photo editing, and cleaning out our storage unit! :) I hope you have a great weekend yourself! Love the bag!
Cassie Allen
lifethroughthislens.blogspot.com
cassieallenphotography.blogspot.com
Posted by: Cassie | May 13, 2011 at 09:58 AM
going shopping with a friend for new clothes to wear for a race we are running in next weekend!
Posted by: ashley | May 13, 2011 at 09:58 AM
I love the bag.
We have so much exciting stuff going on this weekend... cleaning, organizing summer clothes and more cleaning. ha! njmhgfcsza
Posted by: Shannon | May 13, 2011 at 09:59 AM
Holy cow, I love that bag! We have a softball game for my oldest on Saturday, starts at 8am. Eek, so early! Then hubby and I are going on a date . We have tickets to see Michael Winslow (the sound effects guy from Police Academy and Space Balls) and doing dinner.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 13, 2011 at 09:59 AM
what a fun bag!! this weekend we get to go to a 3rd birthday party and then we're doing a ZIPLINE!! EEEP! so excited!
Posted by: meredith | May 13, 2011 at 10:02 AM
I'll be making a plethora of ruffle butt onesies for my little niece that's due to arrive any day!
Posted by: Lydia | May 13, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Competing in the Memphis in May Barbeque Festival this weekend. Love the bag and the beautiful items in her shop. Thanks for the chance on a fabulous giveaway!
Posted by: Vickie | May 13, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Love the bag and hope I get to see it in oct on our photo shoot, hubby coming home after a long trip, yeah!
Posted by: Jennifer s | May 13, 2011 at 10:03 AM
hmmm. cleaning is on the agenda for part of the weekend...I could use a new purse to cheer me up...
Posted by: alyssa | May 13, 2011 at 10:03 AM
i plan to clean and hang out with my kiddos!
Posted by: angela | May 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM
I LOVE the bag...and you! Your openness, your vibrant spirit. You are so refreshing and just what I need many mornings! Anyway...my weekend plans...I am taking a FREE online photography class from Creative Live. It will be my first and I am SUPER excited about it.
Posted by: Kim | May 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Having a garage sale tomorrow, hoping to rid our house of some baby/kid clutter, and going to the Brewers game with the fam on Sunday :)
Posted by: Alisa | May 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM
LOVE your blog!!! So real and so inspiring!!! Weekend plans: family heading to my daughter's t-ball game on Sat....hope to get some cleaning done & complete the absolutely dreadful task of shifting out the kids winter clothes and fully bring in the summer (we're in CHGO, so the weather shifts from 50 to 90 dat-to-day :) my sister is in from NY, so she and her b/f are coming over for a bbq to hang w/ our 4 girls on Sun...hope everyone has a gr8 w/e!!!
Posted by: Jaimie Cahill | May 13, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Baseball/Tball games, Death Star piñata making, church . . . those are my plans- we'll see what actually happens! :)
Posted by: Ana | May 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM
my daughter is staying with her granny this weekend so i'm doing a little yard saling, going to a free luncheon for moms, going out for a meal without looking at the kids menu and spending some time with her daddy! :)
Posted by: Lindsay E. | May 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM
work on the yard...weed {boo} plant flowers {yea!}
work in our shop
enjoy peace while the kiddos are at Gma's ;)
Posted by: jodi @ back40life | May 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Garage sales on Saturday, Church potluck and Church annual meeting on Sunday.
Posted by: Linda B | May 13, 2011 at 10:13 AM
We've got a baseball double header, followed by a soccer game. Then we are taking my in-laws to see our new house. Church on Sunday, followed by getting our house ready for an open house. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Dawn | May 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Rain in the forecast (again), so our plans for soccer and baseball games might not come to fruition. it's been bright and sunny here in Illinois, but of course, the weekend has a mind of its own and says that it's going to stay firmly planted in the 50's. Thinking sunny thoughts just the same...
Posted by: Leadia@TheBreeder'sDigest | May 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Love your new camera bag!! Matches your fun personality! This weekend my kiddos (3 - ages 1, 3, 5) are going to my in laws 6 hours north...I am going to CLEAN, hang out with my husband, watch a movie that doesn't have animated characters and have a garage sale where I try to sell the toys they never play with (hence them leaving)...I am looking forward to it and trying not to feel guilty that I am looking so forward to it (loved your Mom's day post about the same thing btw)...but we need this time to regroup, air the diaper smell from the house, remind our hubbies we love them..etc! Keep on bloggin always a fun read!!
Posted by: JennyW | May 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM
I am going to work! Boo! I work weekends at a resturant, so it is what it is.. My son and I have pink eye today, yay. Cleaning and organizing and watching Toy Story for the 10000008 time. Feel bad for my little girl, she needs out of the house! Just hope she doesnt get pink eye too!
Posted by: Lacy Brauner | May 13, 2011 at 10:16 AM
love the pleated poppy!
the weekend -
saturday: annual trip to the flower market with my hubby, daugther and MIL, then celebrating my goddaughter's 3rd birthday.
sunday: planting my flower market additions :)
Posted by: Krista | May 13, 2011 at 10:16 AM
This weekend is a welcome home/birthday party for our neighbor, and lots of gardening. Love that bag
Posted by: Jennifer | May 13, 2011 at 10:17 AM
This weekend I am playing with my toddler twins and headed to a wedding shower before I leave for a work trip on Sunday. Good times :)
Posted by: Emily | May 13, 2011 at 10:17 AM
My folks are coming, late Mother's day celebration, graduation party, band concerts in the park, and greenhouse hopping with Mom. Should be a fun weekend!
Posted by: Ruth | May 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Soccer game tonight for the 9 & 10 year olds, gymnastics tomorrow morning bright and early for the 6 year old. THEN, (please Lord!) we really, *really* need good weather to finally get the dirt in our new perennial/shrub border ready to go. April was so crazy WET, we never got to get out and work on it! I have 22 baby plants, waiting for a home!!!
Love the Pleated Poppy. It would be cute if you did a "What I Wore" vlog! :)
~Jacci
Posted by: Jacci | May 13, 2011 at 10:19 AM
we are having a weekend to ourselves after family has been in town celebrating our daughter;s first birthday. we are going to ride our tandem bike (with kids seat) to breakfast, i am going to yoga, and then we are going to spend the rest of the weekend outside, playing in the little pool and sprinklers. can't wait
Posted by: sarahkc | May 13, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Yeah! We are staying home most of the weekend. Such a treat for us. So I will be catching up on organization and cleaning.
Posted by: Shawna | May 13, 2011 at 10:21 AM
This weekend I will be watching a really, really cute lil 7 yr old play soccer Saturday ! I love it ;).
Posted by: Shelly foster | May 13, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Very cute!!! We have a weekend full of graduations. Not real exciting, but it gets us out of town for 2 days!
Posted by: Tracy | May 13, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Well - my triplets turn 8 today and I am really sick, so this weekend I plan on feeling better and hanging out with my babies.
Posted by: Michelle | May 13, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Very cute bag!!
This weekend I will be ...
... Rockin' the bass at our women's retreat at church (yeah for a girl band!!!)
... checking out the first weekend of a local farmer's market
... hanging with my family!!!!
Please let there be SUN
Posted by: Lisa B | May 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM
That bag is way too cute! This weekend the hubby is gone in Las Vegas for a bachelor party and tomorrow I have a bridal shower to attend. After the shower, I'm meeting my parents and son at the bowling ally to watch my parents bowl. Sunday I think my son and I will head to the nursery and buy some pretty flowers for the front porch. It definitely is lacking some color right now.
Posted by: Lauren Smithee | May 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Planting flowers!
Posted by: Dixie | May 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Love that bag--and the whole SHOP for that matter! We are celebrating our littlest 4th birthday this weekend! Party in the Park!
Posted by: Jill Tracy | May 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Love the bloom bag! Fun weekend ahead with Prom for my oldest, a birthday party for my 3rd child, and swim team league finals.
Posted by: Jill | May 13, 2011 at 10:28 AM