Showing posts with label Rusty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rusty. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Tuesday Thoughts: Channeling my inner Olivia Pope

I've been on a bit of a blogging hiatus but I'm definitely bringing back Tuesday Thoughts after a rough couple months of life...

SO, here are some of my thoughts on this delightful Tuesday evening:

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Wine Tuesday??????

Man my dog does that

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Whenever my mom has a “talk” with me, I just use the words of Milania...

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Motto for life.

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storry of my life these days….

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rusty does this to me on the regular whenever I make bad life decisions.....

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i love wine.

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YEP.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Wednesday Funday?

Oh my. Today was filled with craziness! One of the attorneys that I work with took me out to lunch and the rest of the afternoon was so crazy! I had such a fun outfit today that I absolutely LOVE and reminds me of my fun, skinny days of 2010-2011.  And not that sickly skinny I used to be during that time! I love finding fun ways to change up my outfits and wearing some of my all time favorite pieces from my closet! Here's what I wore today:

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  • Blazer: LOFT
  • Dress: Target
  • Double strand pearls: Christmas gift from the now defunct Carlyle & Co.
  • Earrings: birthday present from momma
  • Watch: Rolex
  • Bangles: Malani Jewelers
  • Rings: VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Wheaton in Black Onyx
  • Shoes: BCBG via Marshall's

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I'm pretty obsessed with this dress. It doesn't look as flattering in these pictures as it is in real life but it is incredibly comfortable and feels great paired with my favorite LOFT blazer!

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Love love love these heels!

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Rusty did NOT want to go to school today.. just look at that face!


he was more than happy to be home today though!

 

Do you have a favorite piece of jewelry that just boosts your mood?!!

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Friday, July 19, 2013

I Love You, Friday!

I love Fridays! I had such an exhausting week and I still never feel rested & refreshed when I wake up in the mornings but hopefully I can nap/rest this weekend and be ready for another work week! This morning wasn't as hot as the previous four days so Rusty and I spent some time out on the deck this morning and this little guy was LOVING laying out in the sun, just like his momma!

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Fridays are always dress down days but I just wanted to find an outfit that was cool and comfortable yet appropriate for a law office.  I chose this old favorite dress and another favorite cardigan as well! I tried something different and attempted to curl my hair but it's just getting too long and heavy for any curls to stay in- at least I had some amazing waves later in the day!!

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  • Dress & Cardigan: Target
  • Necklace & Earrings: Birthday present from momma
  • Rings: VT Class Right & David Yurman Petite Wheaton in Black Onyx
  • Watch: Rolex
  • Bangles: Malani Jewelers
  • Shoes: Etienne Aigner via Marshalls

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Rusty was so happy when I picked him up and he was extra happy when he saw I picked up some frozen yogurt for him from Red Mango!  

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I am so ready for this weekend- tomorrow I'm attending my first blogger meet-up with the North Carolina Southern Blog Society at my favorite bakery here in Greensboro and then Sunday I am spending time with my parents and sister in Durham/Raleigh!

How are you spending this weekend?? Have you ever attended a blogger meet-up??

 

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

It's Only Wednesday??

Who else feels like this week has been dragging on and is never ending???? I started this week off thinking a day ahead so all week I've been completely thrown off! Work was particularly draining today and I'm still generally exhausted after being up all night last night sick.  I chose my outfit for today since I love me some pink and this ridiculously hot weather :)

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  • Cardigan- LOFT
  • Shell- jcp
  • Skirt- Target
  • Earrings&Necklace- birthday present from momma!
  • Rings- VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Albion in Garnet
  • Watch- Rolex
  • Bangles- Malani Jewelers
  • Shoes- Audrey Brooke via DSW

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It was SO hot today I knew I needed a lightweight shell and this was perfect! It was a little see-through so I had to keep my cardigan on all day until I left to pick up Rusty from daycare.  These shoes are golden versions of my black ones that I love so much! I found these over the weekend in the sale section so not only did I get new shoes, they were super economical! My only complaint is that the right shoe is so stiff it was rubbing inappropriately on my right heel so that was unfortunate- even after applying some body glide to my heel!!!! Hopefully I can break these in soon with a trick I learned via pinterest (put on socks, then on low heat run a hair dryer over the shoes while wearing them with socks, then let cool and then take your feet out) but it's just been so hot I don't want to create any extra heat in the house!!!

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Sometimes I wonder if there will ever be a day that isn't emotional in the practice of family law.  It was a tough day all around so when I went to pick Rusty up, he plopped down right in my lap as soon as we got in the car and plied my face with kisses, which I gladly accepted :)

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how can that face NOT brighten your day??!


 How do you unwind after an emotionally draining day??

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Obsessed with Polka Dots! (OOTD Tuesday)

Well well well, long time no see my little blog! I just returned from my last trip just yesterday (Monday) and after a whole week away from the office, I was back at work today! I've been away for so long and this last trip really wiped me out (helllo crazy allergic reaction that made me sick the ENTIRE TRIP) but I am going to try to catch up this week with all of my end of June posts!

Onto the exciting part of today- the clothes! 

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  • Dress & Blazer: Liz Claiborn via jcp
  • Pearl Necklace: first strand from mom when I was in college
  • Earrings: Birthday present from mom (different than the ones pictured here because I forgot to change them before I took the picture)
  • Rings: VT Class Ring & David Yurman Petite Wheaton in Black Onyx
  • Shoes: (not pictured) Nine West via DSW
  • Nail Polish: Sephora by OPI in "I'm Wired"
I absolutely love polka dots and so when I saw this blazer with the lining with polka dots, I knew I had to have it! The blazer is a tad big on me since I bought it before I lost about 15-18lbs so I will definitely have to get it tailored soon! I love this outfit because it is so simple yet so professional, sophisticated, and feminine all at the same time! The dress was definitely comfortable which will be key this week as I am moving offices (ugh cleaning and packing my office that is filled with 3 years of stuff) temporarily while the main floor is being renovated in the law firm where I work.
 
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My sweet Rusty after picking him up from boarding yesterday! We played so much when we got home, he was pooped!

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 Good to know the North Carolina Bar Association knows how to spell my name after all these years.. 

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Rusty LOVES the drive home from daycare! He's been extra happy and attached to me since I got back from this last trip on Monday and I wouldn't have it any other way!
 
 
 What are your thoughts on polka dots? Do you love them as much as I do?
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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, stepdads, & grandfathers!!!

I came to Danville for the day to spend some time with my dad, especially since my siblings are working so I'm the only kid left! My dad and I don't always see eye to eye on a lot of life's issues (he called me his argumentative child once haha but now I take that as a compliment) but we do have one major thing in common- how we feel about our family.  He cares very deeply for his brothers and sisters and us and so I think I definitely got that gene from him (and my mom duh) in that I care very deeply for my close family members.

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I think what I love most about my dad is how much he loves my Rusty! He is the typical grandpa and spoils Rusty so much whenever he's in Danville.  He always sneaks Rusty treats and gives him the longest belly rubs! True story: he asked to make sure Rusty would be coming this weekend, not me haha!

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I hope all the dads (and dog dads), grandpas, etc have a wonderful day! I'll be spending the day with mine and hope everyone gets a chance to tell their dad how much they mean to them!

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Friday, June 14, 2013

Potpourri for $1000

I both love & hate that Potpourri category on Jeopardy since I'm just like HOW do you prepare for that?? Anyways, I figure this week I would try a Potpourri post with a round-up of random musings from my crazy week! Enjoy!

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Rusty and I did NOT enjoy the random rainstorm yesterday. 

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Happy it's finally summer!

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My all time favorite coffee for my keurig!

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My current favorite/obsession on the Pandora 90s R&B station!

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WTF at this facebook page suggestion on my news feed?!

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I hate math. srsly. 

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I've been watching a lot of old episodes of The Office on netflix to keep my mind occupied this week..
SO much happening in the next few weeks!

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Forever favorite.

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Hahaha I love Tom Haverford.

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Sweet Rusty watching the squirrels play!

How much wine do you have phyllis

My thought every single damn day this week.

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Happy Friday!

Any fun weekend plans??

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

A Relaxing Morning..

Who doesn't love a relaxing morning? Started off with a nice walk with Rusty and now breakfast and blogging on my deck with Rusty in my lap! 

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Always so curious! 

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I love mornings like this!

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View from the back of my deck!


Have a great day everyone!

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