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TGI EFFIN F!!!!

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The work week is drawing to a close and I am SO looking forward to a productive and enjoyable weekend……at home!  While everyone else I know will be goin hard at BRISTOL BABY , I’m booking my time with spring cleaning, open fires, delicious refreshments and fresh seafood.  Last weekend was so jam packed with engagements that it was over before it even started, and every weekend after this one is booked solid until JUNE with charity events and special occasions, so I just want to really soak in the downtime in my happy home.  

So what’s on the agenda so far?  

First things first, a much needed mani/pedi in the morning.  These nails are so grown out and my feet haven’t been done since my wedding.  In October. They’re so gross I can’t even con my husband into rubbing them when we’re on the couch watching TV.  

Following the salon, I’ll have to make my weekly grocery run and I am SO excited.  Today Earth Fare has $5/lb Key West Shrimp so I’m gonna have to get in on that deal and buy some stuff tomorrow to go along with it.  I’m thinking shrimp kabobs on the grill are sounding pretty darn good right about now.

Lemon garlic shrimp from http://damndelicious.net/2014/06/16/lemon-garlic-shrimp-kabobs/

Then I am flinging open my garage door and cleaning the devil out of that thing.  It is a NIGHTMARE in there. I’m making 3 piles in the driveway– “Keep” “Charity” “Garbage” and hopefully the “Keep” pile will be the smallest.  Everything else must go!  I also need to get my usual weekend cleaning done–floors, laundry, dusting, etc. I may be weird for this, it’s not like I’m looking forward to cleaning per se, but I feel so much more relaxed when my house is clean and all my clutter is gone.  

After all the tasks are done, THEN the fun can really start.  Last Sunday I built this super easy, cheap and fun fire pit, using an old crappy $20 fire pit I already had and 45 flagstones that were $2 each at lowes and we haven’t even got to fire it up yet!!  Well this weekend is looking like the perfect time for campfire cocktails and s’mores!  And I came across the perfect blackberry tequila punch to compliment my dinner today on Facebook.   

https://www.buzzfeed.com/robertbroadfoot/get-the-tequila#.ihXoazjXp
 
 
45 flagstones, arranged in a circular pattern to the size of a cheapo fire bowl. Ta-da!
 
Hopefully my Sunday will be filled with brunch and relaxing with my husband before next week starts up.  I hope you guys have a fabulous weekend whatever your plans may be!  

Put a Lil’ Spring in Your Step (and wardrobe…and face….)

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Is anyone else ready for spring??  

As much as I love snow and winter and warm nights bundled up in front of the fireplace, I’m more than ready for some fresh air and sunshine and, more importantly, some fresh new looks in the wardrobe and makeup department.  Starting with the tips of my fingers, I’ve brightened up my nail game with the new OPI New Orleans collection. Currently I’m rocking “She’s a Bad Muffeletta,” and last time I got “Got Myself in a Jam-balaya.”  Both are perfect pinks on different ends of the spectrum.

I’ve also lightened up my makeup, going lighter under my eyes and brighter on my lips.   

 
“Amplified” by MAC is the perfect almost matte lip.  It stays all day without being too dry.

  
I’m a coral girl through and through.  I LOVE this shade, from the more orange version (above) to the more pink end of the spectrum, it’s such a complimentary color on everyone.  And looks even better with a tan, which I desperately need.  (Lips above are a blend of MAC’s ” Morange” and “Saigon Summer.”). 

I found these amazing Ann Taylor pants at a consignment store brand new, with the tags still attached for $10.  Yet again, with a tan, they would look infinitely better.  (Have I mentioned this is the palest I’ve ever been?)

   

MAC “Viva Glam Nicki” matches this blouse perrrrrfectly.  Highliter on the cheeks for some glow and you’ve got a look that’s totally fresh.

Finally, we celebrated Easter this past weekend at the river. Or as I like to call it, “Annual Big Hat Day.”  You’ll never catch me without MY Easter bonnet on Sunday!  

  

  
This dress looks silver or white but it was in fact pale pink and black.  (Judging by this pic, the love of coral is hereditary).

  
I felt like Julia Roberts in “pretty woman” in this get-up.  It seems wrong to feel like a whore on Easter.  

I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and lightening up your own lives.  Summer is right around the corner!  What are your favorite looks for spring?