Did you all see last week's episode of Top Chef? It featured two amazing things: Muppets and this floral dress on Padma. I'm not sure where this dress is from (suggestions? help?), but I'm pretty sure it's out of my price range. However, let's talk for a second about how gorgeous Ms. Lakshmi is! She makes a simple pony tail look glam. Sigh and swoon. Here's my picks for similar Padma dresses; which would you wear?
Well, lovelies, we made it! Another week closer to Spring. Hallelujah! Is it me or has these last, and the next, few weeks seemed jam packed of things to do? I feel like my head is spinning in a thousand directions! Want a glimpse of what's on my mind? What's the top items on your mind lately? School? Weddings? Men? Finding the perfect bag? Do share!
Here's what's on my mind this Friday afternoon:
- 121 days until the BIG DAY.
- Which means I have 120 DIY favors to make (with help from my MOH), as well as a ceremony to write, a veil to pick out, programs/menus to design...and, for the sake of keeping this blog interesting, I'll stop there.
- School play opens in less than a week.
- I need to work out today.
- I really should try on my wedding dress with the shoes I bought...but, I'm sort of lazy, and it's cold out? Ha.
- I've been listening to John Prine a lot lately; there's nothing better than Angel from Montgomery.
- I love Parenthood. It's my fave TV show, by far. They get how people fight!
- Is it polite to put a sign on the gift table at a wedding which says, "gifts"? What about for cards?
- I have the best MOH ever...when I saw Google came out with a whole wedding organizer, I honestly thought to myself, "I don't need that, I have Jenny!"
- ...and I may take advantage of that sometimes.
- But don't worry, she's getting good wedding swag.
- Eric was published in two magazines this week; I am a proud fiancee!
- I have a splinter in my hand; I don't know how it got there, but I'm a baby and won't let anyone touch it.
- As much as I love my boots, I am ready for Spring: flats, cardigans, dresses...sigh!
- because she comes in like a Lion
- and goes out like a lamb.
- and "lamb weather" is also "sun dress weather," and "sun dress weather" is my favorite.
- Especially "sun dress with a jean jacket weather.
- because Sister-partner's birthday is in March and she has been planning out the day for 11 months. Since the last birthday.
- and she will be old, like really old, like 26. And then I'll laugh at her.
- and I'll ignore the fact that I am only 2 years younger than her.
- because Forever21 is coming out with a wedding accessories line.
- because March 8 is International Women's Day, and on top of being a woman, I also think women sort of totally rock.
- because Sister-bride-partner is finally letting me get my hair cut ("You're my Maid of Honor, don't cut your hair!").
Ohh, I just love the new spring garden accessories from Pottery Barn! I know they are a) way out of my price range, and b) I'm lacking in a garden...but, I just love these images. They make me yearn for Springtime! The Bicycle Planter would add such a vintage, lovely feel to any garden (just think of the garden parties you could host around that bike planter!) The Metal Pushcart is a great gift for any gardener, and I just love the arrangements of flowers in it (does Pottery Barn sell floral arrangers, too? I'll keep dreaming!). Which is your fave?
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Happy Friday, lovelies! Well, guess where the fiance and I are headed this weekend? That's right, good ol' Boston, Massachusetts! We're going to be visiting the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Peabody Museum, among other art institutions. I'm going to be collecting new and exciting information to teach all about the Ancient World. I'm really looking forward to staying in Cambridge (my parents lived there when they were first married!), going to museums, sight-seeing, and a mini road trip with Eric. Don't worry, I'll take lots of pictures! What are you all up to this weekend? Anyone going out with old friends? Tea date with your mom or grandmother? Shopping? Do share! In the meantime don't forget to enter the PK Jewelry Designs giveaway!
Also, the bathrooms are really cool. And have interesting posters on the wall.
Lovelies, remember PK Jewelry Designs? They kicked off the holiday season and were our first giveaway this year. Well, we loved PK Jewelry's designs so much that we asked if they would team up with Lovely again, and they have generously accepted our offer! One of the reasons I love PK Jewelry Designs is that the pieces are just so, so versatile. Wear a necklace to your rehearsal dinner, a night out with the girls, or all dressed up for a work function. I could even see these pieces being worn with a wrap, bathing suit, and sun hat on the beach this summer. The jewelry is not only beautifully made, but so affordable! Any piece from the PK Jewelry Designs' collection would make a perfect bridesmaid/mother's day/birthday gift for a lucky lady in your life...
These delicate dangles are made with sparkling clear faceted clear crystal and rich, ruby glass beads. They're demure yet subtly flashy, as the faceted glass beads catch and reflect light as you move and the ruby red glass dangle elegantly from silver chain. These earring are very light and easy to wear. Each earring hangs about 1 ½ inches on silver ear wires.
I love the way Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation pairs fitted smart suits with feminine, flattering tops. Leslie always is perfectly dressed and put together, which is surprising, because Leslie can be a little bit of a mess. And a little overly excited. But Leslie (Amy Poehler, I know Leslie Knope isn't a "real" person) is always perfectly coiffed and always looks classy, comfortable and business ready in her suits with fun, silky tops.