Bella Art is a really pretty and friendly store located in Johnston RI.
The Comfort In was only about 20 minutes away so I arrived a little after the store opened. But I still was dragging in supplies thirty minutes later. I just want to show it all! Scotty was parked on the side of a restaurant so I was able to maintain my pull through streak and not have to back up. Whew.
The class that we did today was the Chunky Book, a mini-book made with the Square Box Sizzix die. So we started to work…
Ta da! What a beautiful job they did on the chunky books! There was one person in class that called in sick to work so she could come so she didn’t appear in some of the Facebook pics to protect her identity 🙂 her secret is safe with us!
class
Scotty and I felt like movie stars with everyone posing and getting pics around the camper.
I finally got to meet my friend Amanda Youkilis. We keep missing each other when I am in town so Amanda finished a night shift and drove all the way so she could come and meet me. Love when I can put a face to the name!
Here my new friends are taking a pic of me at the same time I am taking one of them!
After class I enjoyed a delicious dinner at Siera’s with Maryanne, Sarah and Annie-Lou- perfect way to end a fun day. Rhode Island folks were very friendly and helpful and I hope I can come back some time!
There was a big storm rolling in so I jumped in Big Daddy and got moving to the next spot- Stafford Springs and the Inspiration Station. Tonight’s lodging was a disappointing Motel 6. Really kind of creepy. But I am up and out of here by 9 so it’s only for a little bit. Time to get some beauty rest. See you tomorrow for another #papertrail adventure!
You will be able to do a ‘Tourist Guide’ to hotels/motels after this experience Eileen! The ladies certainly looked happy with their chunk y albums and that store looks like an amazing place to shop… sigh. Hope the storm is not too bad. Anne x
the ladies had a fantastic time! thanks for making a stop at little rhody!
Thanks for having me Maryann- and for the yummy dinner! I had a great time- your customers rock!
Bella is a beautiful store Anne- you’re right! The storm passed pretty quickly but Scotty continues to leak despite all the work we did at my sister’s house 🙁
Dear Eileen: Thank you for a wonderful sick day. You made me feel so much better. Anyone and everyone who is following Eileen’s adventures on the road and those who are fortunate enough to take a class with Eileen are in for a real treat. Giving us a day-by-day account of her adventures is wonderful. And the little trailer is absolutely adorable. I love everything about it !!!! And, also, Eileen is my new BFF !!!!
haha- yes we are BFF’s 🙂 Glad you had a happy sick day and hope your trip to Hawaii is fantastic! Your book turned out great and hope you can teach it at some point… hugs 🙂