Tuesday, March 30, 2010

I WANT MY HAIR TO LOOK LIKE THIS!!!

I just love the soft waves and the body.. It looks so laid back and effortless yet glamourous... How do I get my hair to look like this every day with little to no work?  Please tell me....

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Lady and Beer...

So the other night I was helping Rick with his final project for his typography class. I did VERY little. Basically I helped him draw the bottle and the glass. Knowing full well he could do it. I just thought I would help a little and show him my mad Illustrator PEN tool skills. Any ways here are the AMAZING beer labels he designed for his home made beer!



Lastly before heading to bed we started to talk about dogs and puppies... So we both know some day we wanted to get a dog.  We both come from dog families. I never thought I would have to convince him!  He wants to wait a while longer. But we don't really do that many things that should stop us from having a dog. He is over OBSESSED with the idea of a bulldog and I wouldn't mind one except that they are EXPENSIVE and Needy. 

So I thought maybe we should start with adopting... Which is when we found "LADY".  She is a King Charles Spaniel mix... If you know anything about me you would know these are my 2 favorite breed.  Just look at how beautiful she is.  I think we need her don't you!!




She is 4 year old and already trained which would be a good step for 2 busy people that don't have a ton of time to train a puppy. Plus she is not expensive at all. I think I must convince Rick that we need her. Plus we will be married for EVER and our next dog can be a puppy and a bulldog and we will hopefully have more time and money then.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

YUM!

So after a yummy lunch at Cosi with Nicole we decide we needed something sweet. I read about Coco & Fig on Metro Magazine. Realizing that they were located in the Gavidea Commons. We decided to walk there and get our buy one get one FREE CUPCAKE!

This is their sweet Logo! Check out their web site here and BLOG!


This is Nicole...my sweet friend who is soon moving home to Milwaukee!

These are the Sweet & YUMMY cupcakes we bought!

And this is how quickly we devoured them!

I would recomend the Black Velvet which has delishishly smooth cream cheese frosting.
The vanilla vanilla one above was a bit too buttery for me.
But  either way I would recomend the walk to get one!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The INCREDIBLE ARTSY EGG!

So I was perusing around my favorite BLOG sites and came across the most amazing idea for Easter eggs.  Every year growing up we would die eggs the old fashion way and eat my uncle's homw made pizza.
It has been a few years since I have had the Fun of enjoying this tradition.
However I am heading back to my roots this year for Easter and my neice and nephew should be fun
 to start the tradition up again with. 

Lucky for them Auntie Libby (my new name since becoming an aunt)..
is Crafty and likes to try new methods. 
One of which I found and am CRAZY to try! 
I can't wait to post my fun eggs.  Just looks at these cool silk tie eggs!!!


All Pictures and Idea came from here and check out here for full directions!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Dreaming

I am desperately dreaming of going somewhere! 


Adorable Card found here and but u can purchase it here.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

All things Green

I am only a bit Irish but I definitly feel lucky lately!

1. We have been out walking a LOT lately to enjoy the warmer weather.
2. Last nights walk took us to the Library... I picked up my very own new Library Card!
Oh and a bunch of great books on cooking.

3. My Husband cooks me dinner almost every night! How lovely. Tonight he is making Ruebans!
Hopefully it will look something like this....YUM

4. Liberty for London Set on Sunday in Stores and the product I worked on looked AMAZING!
I did pick up a dress and swim suit I worked on

just incase we ever have a little girl.
OH and NO we are not trying to have any babies yet...
but maybe someday she can wear what I designed.


Rick Bought a Tie and Boxers.. I landed on a top and a candle.
It is selling through like hot cakes!  So RUN to your Nearest TARGET.

5. OH and Check out this amazing video on the Pop up Shop they set in NYC!

6. Lastly we had our annual Spring Merchandise Meeting at work yesterday and I was BLOWN away!
There were SO many great surprise guests to see among my favorites was Micheal Buble!
I will try and upload the video later.

Well have a great night and enjoy the weather!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Top Favs from the Oscars

So I know I am no one famous but I thought I would share my favorite dresses from the Oscars.

Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta - I just LOVE the sparkle and glamour of her look.

Rachel McAdams Elie Saab - The movement of this dress was so whimsical
and the water color of the print was so pretty.

Sandra Bullock in Marchesa - I think even thought this was a bit too shimmery
I loved the bodice detailing and the delicate lace like look.


WORST DRESSED IN MY MIND!
  Jennifer Lopez in Giorgio Armani Prive - From where I sat on my comfy couch this dress looked like it was constructed out of bubble wrap.  It was just odd. Sorry J-Lo.

Monday, March 8, 2010

OH SO FUN!!

This weekend the weather was warmer than expected and sunny most of the time! Which was SO nice!
I finally finished the zoo bags for the kids ( my niece and nephew). 
Rick hates the puff paint idea but the bags were Rebecca's idea and I think it makes them more fun!


I also had a wonderfully successful fitting with an adorable little girl. 
Here is the rough draft on the flower girl dress.
It will be SO much better once it is in the correct fabric. 


To end the weekend off we went out for Mexican in Chan.. The little town we live in.
It was the BEST! I never thought anything good could come from Chan!!
My favorite part was the live mariachi band playing.. They were AMAZING!


Oh and here is the beautiful tulip that is blooming in our kitchen! 
I really want SPRING!!!

Friday, March 5, 2010

Hoping for a SUNNY Weekend

I am counting down the minutes until I leave work for the weekend.  I am very excited!!  We have dinner plans with Sigrid and Greg tonight to Kick start things. She said she would be serving Asian Infusion. 

Saturday morning I will be waking earlier than I would like to so I can fit the flower girl dress I am making for my Friend Kelly. I am excited to see how it fits her and to start making the real thing. Promise to post some cute pictures.

Rick is bottleing his first batch of homemade beer. He is VERY excited.  I am going to give him the house and do brunch with Nicole and then purchase fabric for the flower girl dress. Busy weekend. Maybe I will have time to clean my kitchen floors later on Saturday. 


Hope you all have a great weekend!
I am signing off with this amazing photo of Bimbi Resort wishing I was there!!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

4:55 pm

I am leaving work for the night and I still have A LOT to do tomorrow...
For tonight my plan is NO TV!!  I need to work on a sewing project I have been putting off. Remember the flower girl dress I am making.  Well I need to get going on the muslin..


Monday, March 1, 2010

VOTING 4 TENLEY


I KNOW....I KNOW...
I am totally hooked on The Bachelor this season. 
I can barely wait for the finale tonight. 
I want to make sure every one knows that I think Tenley Should win!


I just think they are a good fit and have a lot more in common.
Will you be watching?  Who do you think should win!!??
Also I have been speculating over who will be the next Bachelorette...
A few of us from work are thinking ALI... Any thoughts...