Saturday, June 29, 2013
Saturday, June 8, 2013
White Style
White Style by eegrego160 featuring leather handbags
I am a huge fan of the color white. I LOVE wearing white linen pants in the summer. They are just about the best thing since .............. I must say I am a bit scared to carry a white bag. I would be a nervous wreck worrying that it would get an ink stain on it! But this TB bag is cute!
DO you wear a lot of white?
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Weekend Recap
What did we do this weekend? We ate! I made healthy choices and only ate a small portion.
We travelled with our youngest niece to Dayton to visit my MIL. She gets the biggest kick out of G.
We also did a bit of shopping and started Spring cleaning.
We travelled with our youngest niece to Dayton to visit my MIL. She gets the biggest kick out of G.
We also did a bit of shopping and started Spring cleaning.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Travel Tuesday: Chicago
I have to tell you that Chicago is probably one of my favoritest (i know, I know) places in the world. We are fortunate enough to live only 3 hours away. So, we are able to get there whenever we feel the urge.
I remember my first trip to Chicago many, many, many years ago. A group of friends and I traveled there for the Taste of Chicago. The Taste of Chicago is held in Grant Park and showcases the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The festival also showcases many bands. The girls and I had a ball! I was hooked. This years event is being held July 10th thru 14 from 11AM - 9PM
We've traveled to Chicago for Musicals - Wicked, The Color Purple and a few others. The Ford Center/Oriental Theatre is a beautiful place where we have enjoyed many a great play. Crazy as it sounds, we went to Chicago in the winter to see Wicked a few years back with a group of friends. Believe me, it was cold. I mean is was very cold - Chicago cold, but I loved it!
There are a few restaurants that we must go to when we visit Chicago:
Giordano's Pizza and Wishbone.
- Giordano's has (in my opinion) THE best pizza ever. Honestly, one slice is usually enough for most people. You MUST there is you go to Chicago. Giordano's was founded in 1974. Can't get to Chicago to try it or just need a fix? You can order it online here. Yikes, I wish I didn't know that - lol!
- Wishbone is described as Southern Reconstruction Cooking. I'm not sure exactly what that means, but I know that it is good eating. Since it's located one block from Harpo Studios, we've eaten there just about every time we went to an Oprah show taping. I ALWAYS get the same thing - eggs fried HARD, cheesy grits and blackened catfish. (Wonder what I would get now that I am a Shredder?) Check out the website here.
We get the best hotel deals when we purchase through Priceline or even Groupon. You can get 4-5 Star hotels for a great deal. Many of the hotels are boutique hotels which we tend to like. We (well, I do) like to stay within an area near or on Michigan Avenue. Close to the action. This next trip, I am searching for a hotel near the Oak Street Beach. We've stayed at The Drake, but looking for something else. It's just a lucky coinkydink that Oak Street Beach is very near Oak Street which is where Kate Spade and Tory Birch stores are..........................................
Be sure to check out Chicago's many, many museums. They have some of the best. You'll likely spend a whole day in one alone. The Field Museum is a massive natural history museum. Be sure to check the times for all museums when you visit.
One trip we always make when we visit Chicago is a trip to Evanston - home of the Northwestern Wildcats. This is where my husband went to Graduate School. Many found memories for him when we go. we now always visit one of his (and now my) favorite restaurants - Davis Street Fish Market. This restaurant was a cozy little place when he went and even the first few years of our marriage. A few years ago, they remodeled and it kind of lost that feel. However, the food is still as delicious as ever!
Sunday, September 30, 2012
iPad Cases
Believe it or not, I do not own an iPad. Shocking - I know. I've been thinking about one for quite some time now. In fact, I almost purchased one a few months ago when my PC was slowly going down hill. Instead, I opted for a MacAir. I wasn't crazy about the Air at first,but now I like it. Somehow, miraculously - the Dell came back to life. It must have seen the shiny, new Mac and got a refueling.
Anyhoo, so now I am back onto wanting an iPad. I'm not going to discuss the iPad here on this post. Instead, I am going to share some of the gorgeous cases I have been eyeing. In fact, I even have the Tory Burch case shown (in black) - smile.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Vegas - Aria 2012 pt.3
We FINALLY made it over to the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace to the Kate Spade and Tory Burch stores. The picture above are from Pinterest and NOT the actual Vegas store. I guess I was too busy shopping to take a photo.
I purchased my KS Travel wallet in nude patent here. I wasn't crazy about the leather on the TB phone case that I had been drooling over on line. I am so glad that I saw it in person before purchasing. The TB store is very small and is usually busy with folks. I was able to get assisted right away. Although, the salesperson seemed harried and brought back the wrong item that I asked for. Oh, well.......
The ladies at Kate Spade were a pleasure to work with. I am in love with my travel wallet(s) - see this post.
We also visited the Flamingos at The Flamingo Hotel. I have been wanting to do this for quite some time. The best part was the two toned swan. Isn't she/he gorgeous?
We did a little more site seeing of the hotels with our friend. Then, off to the Premium Outlet North mall. There I purchased my other travel wallet from Kate Spade as well as a black continental wallet and coin purse/card case from Tory Burch. I like the leather on the TB wallets at the outlet much better than the Saffiano leather.
Back to the hotel we go - I am pooped.
Part 4 coming tomorrow - be sure to head back......
Friday, August 17, 2012
Friday Fave - Travel Wallet
If you have traveled even once, then you will appreciate this item. It's a travel wallet. You know how you fumble around with your passport, boarding passes and claim tickets? I know I do. I used to have a plastic protector that I kept all of our travel papers in. Our passports are kept in our own individual passport covers (thanks, Kate Spade). All until I stumbled upon travel wallets. Different designers make them and they are perfect for storing everything. I purchased two while we were in Las Vegas. One from the Kate Spade outlet store and the other from the Kate Spade store in the Forum Shops of Caesar's Palace. One is a nude patent color and is the size of a clutch. The other is an ostrich skin red/orange. It's a bit smaller than the other. I used the patent one on our trip back. PERFECTION!!!
Everything fit in one space - no need for a separate passport holder or my plastic folder.
If you head over to Kate Spade right now, you can snag this bright colored one for $114 - great deal! Sign up for their email and get 15% off........
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Brand New Goodies
We recently took a trip to Vegas. Here are a few of the goodies I purchased. The Kate Spade box contains a tan patent leather travel wallet. I LOVE travel wallets. You can place your passports, boarding passes, etc in one handy spot. The red one is also a travel wallet. Guess I'll need to do more traveling!
Monday, July 30, 2012
What I am Loving....................
The gorgeous pink Tory Burch zip around Continental Wallet is available for pre-order at Neiman Marcus now. Isn't this gorgeous?
This Tory Burch smart phone case is PERFECTION. I have been looking for a wristlet to carry on trips and on the weekend when I don't want to carry a large bag. This little pretty holds your smart phone, cash and has a few spots for id and credit/debit cards.
What are you loving now? I'd love to hear......
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Stylin' Saturday - Tory Burch
/Hey, dolls! Tory Burch (one of my faves) is having a great sale, but it ends this weekend.
Follow the link below and be sure to use the code at checkout.
Follow the link below and be sure to use the code at checkout.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Stylin' Saturday....
BEST EVER? You can register daily thru August 10, 2011 for a great Getaway Giveaway here.
