Easter Weekend Recap

We had an absolutely fabulous Easter weekend.  I hope everyone else did too!!  MIL and J-Man got here Friday evening.  Saturday NWH had to work, but MIL and I got out together. We enjoyed lunch, shopped a little, and then laid by the pool for a few hours.

Saturday night we went to our newest, FAV restaurant in town.  (They have the best crab cakes in the world!!).  The weather was perfect for sitting outside underneath the lights.

 

(J-Man acting crazy!)

Sunday morning NWH and I opened our huge Easter baskets from MIL and J-Man.  Next we were on to church, and afterwards we headed to the Country Club for a wonderful lunch together.  I just love our family and the time we get to spend together. 



day dream with these beautiful Easter place settings.

Easter is just around the corner!!  And even though Easter Sunday lunch will be left up to the cooking staff at the Country Club, I just couldn’t help but day dream with these beautiful Easter place settings. 

 

I got these floral placemats at Kohl’s not too long ago and will probably do a simple table top Friday night when MIL and J-Man get here.  I’ll be sure to take pics! 

NWH and I enjoyed a pre-summer night eating, drinking, and talking outside.

Our weather was just perfect yesterday.  With highs in the upper 70’s, I thought it would a perfect evening to spend outside on our patio.  Geared with our ipad (and Pandora radio), NWH and I enjoyed a pre-summer night eating, drinking, and talking outside.

I picked up these citronella candles at Tj’s yesterday.  So much prettier than regular one’s I think.

Now… if only the plants on the patio were a bit greener!

the Whoppin’ Watermelon is calling my name!!

Unlike shoes, clothes, jewelery, and purses, makeup is not typically my thing.  I’m a diehard Merle Norman user, but have bought the same compact, bronzer, blush, mascara, liner, etc., since high school.  Occasionally I get out on the edge and wear a different color eye shadow, but other than that I’m pretty plain-jane when it comes to cosmetics. 

HOWEVER, I’ve seen Clinique’s New Chubby Sticks advertised everywhere, and I am dying to try one.  They are supposed to be a cross between a lip stick, gloss, and balm and are chubby so a mirror isn’t needed to apply.  I don’t know about ya’ll, but the Whoppin’ Watermelon is calling my name!!

Call it a Southern Tradition or just spoiled

Yes, I am the adult that still gets an Easter Dress.  Call it a Southern Tradition or just spoiled, but I look forward to getting a new springing dress every year! 

Now I’ll admit, there have been a many of Easter Sunday’s that have passed where 40 degree temperatures kept the new dress in the closet, but with a date like April 24^th, I’m hoping to get to where this one.

It’s from Lauren Conrad’s line at Kohl’s and I LOVE IT!  I belt just about everything anyway, but my favorite detail is the cutout in the back with the bow detail.  Here are a two more of her dresses, there are so classy to me!

my eyes have been on the lookout for a new wreath

Even though I woke up to 41 degrees this morning, I am hopeful warmer temps are on the way.  The spring bug has been itching me a while, and my eyes have been on the lookout for a new wreath.  Here are a few of my favorites that I have seen out and about.



Spring Berry Wreath $35.00 and Pier 1

Mixed Floral Wreath $19.99 at Kirklands

Artichoke and Fig Wreath $79.00 at Walmart.com

I also have entertained the thought of making my own.  I love this DIY one at HGTV.  It's perfect for Easter, but I could also replace the eggs with silk flowers for a more all-year-round-look.  To get the full tutorial, click here. 

wintry white rear-end by the pool

Hey everyone!  Sorry I’ve been MIA, but NWH had the weekend off, and we jammed packed it with as much stuff (fun stuff of course) as we could.  The weather was just gorgeous here!  It got up to 80 on Friday, and it was all she wrote for this girl… I had my wintry white rear-end by the pool soaking up some sun.

The Hockey game was Friday night.

We spent all day at our outdoor mall Saturday, walking around shopping, sipping cold beverages, and listening to live music. 

Then Saturday evening we ate P.F. Changs and watched a movie.

Sunday was a day of rest, phew, but we did manage to run a few errands, pop in Bed Bath, grocery shop, and grill out for dinner.  OOOO look what we got Saturday, its NWH’s new toy.  This is so the fire alarm doesn’t go off every time we try to cook something in the apt! ha!

This week, I’m headed to South Mississippi to help my niece (the one who visited for Spring Break) try out of cheerleader.  Oh lordy does this bring back memories.  Say a prayer for her (and me)!!

Hope everyone has a fab week!

the only down side of spring/ summer getting here

Everyone was so sweet about my living room!!  Ya’ll make me want to post more pictures of my cute little apt!!  But I guess I will save that for next Home Tour Tuesday…

So I have decided that the only down side of spring/ summer getting here is that I will no longer be able to wear these…

I absolutely love my Ugg Kona’s.  NWH bought these for me a few years ago when we were headed to Denver for MIL’s 50^th Birthday celebration.  It was one COLD December in Colorado but these kept me so warm and comfy.  I just about live in them day-to-day throughout the fall and winter.  What do ya’ll think about these summery Uggs?

Ugg Vivica Clog

Ugg Nayami

Ugg Lo Pro Button Boot

NWH has learned his lesson

Tonight NWH and I are going to the movies to see “Unknown.”  We loved “Taken” with Liam Neeson and have been counting down the days of his new movie’s release.  So my job today was to go by the theatre and purchase our tickets for tonight.

Well.. Let’s just say NWH has learned his lesson sending me on such an errand.  You see our movie theatre is located in our gorgeous town center with every female’s store under the sun… Black House White Market, Anthropology, Ann Taylor, you name it they’ve got it!

So here are a few of the major scores I found today… I absolutely LOVE my stuff!!

Tahari "Ta Lexie"

at DSW

Cotton Bell Skirt

at J. Crew

Lightweight Roll-Up Camp Shirt

at Old Navy