My New Purse!

I am so excited about my new purse! I had to run to the mall on Saturday to visit the Estee Lauder counter. They were having their gift with purchase promotion. Well, as I was perusing the mall, I ran into a "pre-sale" sale on Coach purses. I didn't get a new Coach purse last fall because I didn't see anything that I really loved so I decided to wait for their spring line. (My Sweetheart agrees that a fall and spring purse is within the budget...I'm worth it!). The pre-sale involved purchasing on Saturday for 25% off with an additional 25% sale on Thursday, when the item could be picked up. Total 50% off! I just had to buy it!

Needless to say, I ran straight to the mall after work today to pick it up!

Here's what I got:




It's big enough to hold my organizer but not too big. I just love it!!

A much needed bath

I had a bad day. It was long. I had a 2 hour training that went the full two hours. It was boring and the subject matter was ridiculous. My phone would not stop ringing. I was late for two appointments because of it. I didn't get home until nearly 8pm.

A long hot bath, some candles and a glass of wine did the trick. I feel so much better!! Off to bed with my Sweetheart.

xxxoooo

Happy Valentine's Day

Running off to enjoy dinner and a movie with my Sweetheart!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Costco and my new lamps

Anyone else go to Costco and end up with a LOT of stuff? HA! I stopped by on Saturday and stocked up on everything. I love their fruit and veggies. I bought a box of oranges -- they are delicious -- and didn't have anywhere to put them so I arranged them on a platter. I warned my Sweetheart not to pull an orange from the bottom layer:


I bought chocolate Cheerios (for me), Quaker Oats (for my Sweetheart), some Wheat Thins and some Triscuits:


I bought fruit and fresh veggies. I also bought chicken, turkey and pork. The fridge is full:

My Sweetheart loves it when I go to Costco and stock up. I love it because it makes me feel like my kitchen is a well oiled machine: I have all I need to take care of my Sweetheart!

On another note, I found these cool lamps to place atop of the media center. This little nook that houses the media center doesn't have any type of lighting. Although it's just a small area (in relation to the room), I always felt it should have some type of lighting....to make it more inviting. I thought these "uplights" would do the trick:

I love they way they look! They add just the right amount of light!

p.s. That's Judd Nelson on the screen. I had DVR'd the 1989 film "Relentless" and was watching it last night when I decided to take photos of my new lamps. My Sweetheart will never understand my love of 80's flicks -- he thinks I'm weird!

My Recipe Book Project

I was going through my BHG magazine recently when I noticed the cutest project. A decorater had covered plastic three ring binders with fabric to give the book a more chic and uniform look. I loved it!

I keep recipes that I print from online websites in a three ring binder in the kitchen. The perfect book to try this new project on. I forgot to take a before picture because I was so excited to get it started.

I used some burlap and some spray adhesive for my project. It was simple: I sprayed my book and wrapped the burlap tightly around the edges.




It was quick and easy! I added a ribbon and tag to finish it up. Now, I just have to add my recipes:

It looks so much better now!

On to the next project!

A Card for Todd

My good friend and colleague is moving to San Antonio this week. A few of us at work chipped in to buy him a farewell gift. Marcia wrapped the gift in black and white polka dot gift wrap. I was in charge of the card. Instead of buying one, I made one for him.

My inspiration was the black and white polka dot:

The inside:

Gook luck Todd!

We will all MISS YOU!

Heart Wreath

I bought it, I didn't craft it. I ran into Joanne's this afternoon with the intention of buying some more garland and some ribbon to make a wreath for the front door. Laziness soon took over as I walked past the 40% off sign in the Valentine's Day section. I decided to buy the already decorated vine wreath instead.




I found a new spot for my beaded heart frame that I made last weekend. I think it looks a lot better here:

I added some berries to the glass vase that I embellished with jute string last summer:

My Sweetheart and I had a great weekend. We planted 8 rose bushes in the backyard. I can't wait for them to mature and bloom; it's going to be so beautiful back there!

We also went on a date night on Saturday night. We had diner at The Secret Garden which is a new restaurant in our neighborhood:

It was delicious! We sat in the outdoor patio right next to the fireplace. It was a gorgeous night. The ambiance was amazing, as was the company. We had a beautiful night!