Anyone who knows me knows I am a feminist. I love TV shows and movies with strong, successful female characters. I wasn't sure about Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) joining the case of "Scandal," but her character is nothing like Phoebe. She's all about politics and kicking a**. So, pretty much awesome.
Exhibit A:
I might have even said 'Hell, yes," aloud to my TV when that aired last week.
Football Fun
I'm still yawning from trying to watch the Texas v TCU game on Saturday-Sunday. Slowclaps for both teams-playing after a 3 hour rain delay. Half-time was a commercial break. But, if half-time was as good as this OSU show (one of many on youtube-that's a fun rabbit hole to follow), they would have to have a full show! Enjoy.
Friday Favorite- Texas Trays
Y'all. I LOVE these so hard. So hard that I had to exert an amazing amount of self-control to only buy a few trays for our house. They are a combo of everything I love- Texas, whimsy, a deal, and all around rad.
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The Wimberly- little bluebonnets. Too perfect.
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The Marfa-wee cute little cacti.
How perfect are they? I can't wait until the bedding comes out. I will be buying entire sets. Oh, yes, I will. Biscuit has these two patterns in lots of different tray sizes and ice buckets, very reasonably priced as well. Even more reasonably priced with the Houston Cancer Society Shopping Card-20% off. Yee-haw. I may go back for more...Yup, definitely going back.
Biscuit's Texas Trays-my Friday Favorite
Biscuit's Texas Trays-my Friday Favorite
Mother of the Year
Ladies, put your applications down. I won the "Mother of the Year" contest. I'm that mom, the one who got her daughter all excited about a sleepover party and arrived...a week early. Awesome. I guess now we are all ready for the party, when it eventually happens?
In my defense, I have been traveling a lot. And, evites are harder to remember than an actual invite. And, well...yeah.
In my defense, I have been traveling a lot. And, evites are harder to remember than an actual invite. And, well...yeah.
Friday Favorites-Pretty Paint
Onto something sparkly and pretty...
I rarely get my nails done, but happen to have amassed a huge amount of nail polish, which comes in handy with two girls under 10! I saw these new Essie polishes at the airport nail salon-I know! So crazy. Crazy like a fox. My money making idea has always been to put a nail salon in a Major League Ballpark, it would be such easy money. Anyhow, I couldn't resist getting the purply/pink color. The silver looks totally (Like in the '80s way) awesome. I may end up getting the entire line-fun for the girls and for me!
I can also vouch for this book. I've gotten really good at nail designs, and it is all thanks to this book. It's a skill in very high demand for the sleepover set.
My Friday Favorite should have been the awesome Houston bakery who takes cake orders in less than 48 hours and makes delicious cakes for mommies who travel on their daughter's birthday, and, well...anyhow, nail polish-pretty-Friday Favorite.
I rarely get my nails done, but happen to have amassed a huge amount of nail polish, which comes in handy with two girls under 10! I saw these new Essie polishes at the airport nail salon-I know! So crazy. Crazy like a fox. My money making idea has always been to put a nail salon in a Major League Ballpark, it would be such easy money. Anyhow, I couldn't resist getting the purply/pink color. The silver looks totally (Like in the '80s way) awesome. I may end up getting the entire line-fun for the girls and for me!
I can also vouch for this book. I've gotten really good at nail designs, and it is all thanks to this book. It's a skill in very high demand for the sleepover set.
My Friday Favorite should have been the awesome Houston bakery who takes cake orders in less than 48 hours and makes delicious cakes for mommies who travel on their daughter's birthday, and, well...anyhow, nail polish-pretty-Friday Favorite.
Unprepared
I didn't want to write this post.
My friend died today. Even though she had a terminal illness, I really thought she'd keep beating the odds. I honestly thought we'd get a miracle and was pissed when I realized we wouldn't. There is more to be said about Rachel and the lessons I've learned in the past few days. But, I honestly just can't. My heart hurts for her husband and their families. And, us.
This is my friend Rachel, and she was awesome. See?-here and here; awesome. She will be missed every day by many people. I wish you could have met her.
My friend died today. Even though she had a terminal illness, I really thought she'd keep beating the odds. I honestly thought we'd get a miracle and was pissed when I realized we wouldn't. There is more to be said about Rachel and the lessons I've learned in the past few days. But, I honestly just can't. My heart hurts for her husband and their families. And, us.
This is my friend Rachel, and she was awesome. See?-here and here; awesome. She will be missed every day by many people. I wish you could have met her.
Friday Favorite-Vacation Decor
My husband and I took this amazing vacation earlier this year. the resort was spectacular for a number of reasons, one was the decor. Everything they did, I loved. In fact, we came home and copied some of the hotel's decor both inside and outside! One thing we both really liked were the outdoor decorations-locally made hand blown glass ornaments hanging on the trees. It was such a cool effect, especially at night with twinkling lights all around.
We bought a few glass pieces in Cabo, but as soon as we came home, we realized we should have bought more. I figured it would be easy to find in Texas. We have TONS of Mexican import places. Turns out, it wasn't so easy. In fact, I didn't find any glass ornaments/balls until I went on a business trip to Baltimore(!) months later and discovered Arhaus. I was afraid the store was going to be very frou-frou and expensive; it really wasn't. The staff was super helpful and they had reasonable prices-at least on glass balls and hearts! I found a few in Baltimore, and bought a few more when I came back to Houston.
My husband hung them on our pergola. I was afraid the glass might break during a storm, or crash into our metal Dorado/Mahi Mahi (also picked up in Cabo to remind us of our deep sea fishing experience). So far, so good. He hung all the pieces using mega strength fishing line. Hopefully they will stay. I love the finished look. It remind us of an awesome vacation. Our own little bit of paradise in the backyard.
Friday Favorite- a Favorite vacation right at home!
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