Sneak Peak

I'm so sad the wedding weekend is over, it was absolutely A-mazing!  But it has freed up some time for me to focus on other things that have been on the back burner.  I've fi

nally started uploading and organizing our pictures from Greece and now the wedding. 

Here's a preview of what's to come.

More to come!  Have a fabulous Tuesday lovelies!

cBv

P.S. - Bloomie's Friends & Fam starts today (online).  Promo code FALLFRIEND at checkout.

Steals and Deals

Life hasn't slowed down a second...yet.  Real quick, here are a few good sales you may want to take advantage of.

J. Crew

Monogram Chick

Buy 2 get 1 set FREE on all personalized recipe cards!  Ends FRIDAY!

I totally took advantage of this sale! 

Old Navy

15% off any purchase.  Enter code ONGET15 at checkout.  Ends Thursday!

One Kings Lane is featuring Waverly {through Thursday} and Three Designing Women {through Friday}!

How cute are those!

Some seriously good steals on stationery!  If you need an invite to One Kings Lane, email me!

Made this last night for dinner and once again Gina didn't dissapoint.

Cilantro & Lime Shrimp

Hope y'all have a happy hump day!

cBv

Cameras and Bling

Last week Mr. CPA and I gave in and purchased a real mamma jama camera.  I decided to settle (ha!) on this as my early anniversary present with the hopes that maybe, just maybe, the Lilly Cruiser will be waiting for me at the beach.  Hey, a girl can dream, right?!

After exploring our options we felt that this baby was the one for us.  We also seriously considered the Canon EOS T1i.  As newbies to DSLRs, our trip to Nashville provided plenty of opportunities for pictures of memories made on our trip.  The camera also was quite beneficial when we arrived in Nashville and I was surprised with tickets to Paula Deen's book signing (!!!) at Davis-Kidd Booksellers.  I. was. ecstatic! I not only met Ms. Paula but I also met Michael as well.  The hubs certainly knows how to make me smile.  Pics to come, gotta figure out how to upload them!  Our trip to Nashville was definitely a trip to remember!

Does anyone have a DSLR or Nikon?  I'd love to hear any tips or tricks for mastering this fine piece of  machinery and the secret to achieving gorgeous photos. 

On a side note, Banana Republic is offering 40% off their jewelry for TODAY only!  Enter "BRBLING" at checkout.

Also, Tervis Tumbler extended their sale through TODAY and is offering $2 off individual tumblers when you buy 4 or more.  Code: EARTH.  (Doesn't include sets!)

Happy Tuesday lovelies!

cBv

ABCs of Me!

I needed a mental break from work but didn't have much time to write a real post so I thought I'd enlighten you to 26 random facts about moi.  I stole this from Brown Eyed Belle! Thanks lady!

A. Area Code: 540 - cell phone, residence - 571

B. Bed Size: Queen

C. Chore you hate: Cleaning le bain

D. Dog’s Name: Still begging & trying to convince the hubs but when the time comes his name will be   Zappato

E. Essential “start of the day” Item: Hot Shower

F. Favorite Color: Navy & Pink

G. Gold or Silver: 90% Silver 10% Gold

H. Height: 5’7
I. Instruments you play: I played the piano by ear and quit (so mad at myself!)

J. Job: Event Planner, Philanthropist
K. Kids: Not yet but the magic number is 3 and I pray there's a set of twins!

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L. Living Arrangements: NoVa craziness in a way too cramped condo!
M. Mom’s name: Annette
N. Nickname: Dear, C Bear, Willis
O. Overnight Hospital Stay: Never
P. Pet Peeve: pot holes (there's more holes than pavement around here), being called sweetie or honey by girls that are my age or younger!
Q. Quote from Movie: "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup."

R. Righty or Lefty: Righty
S. Siblings: 1 younger sis
T. Time-you wake up: alarm is set for 6:40 but I snooze until at least 7:10
U. Underwear: Victoria's Secret
V. Veggie’s you dislike: lima beans
W. Ways/reasons you are late: I have nothing to wear

X. Xrays you’ve had: dental x rays & a bone scan
Y. Yummy food you make: Ribs, chocolate chip cookies (thanks to K. Belleicious)
Z. Zoo animals you like: monkeys

Brilliant me just checked and found out that there's a Hobby Lobby in the Nashville area. I'm most definintely making a special stop.  Hopefully it lives up to all the hype!

Gap.com is having a 2 day sale and offering 25% off sale items.  Checkout code is GAPSALE25.

cBv

Gotta Love a Good Sale!

Here are a few sales worth mentioning.

Kate Spade - extra 25% off all sale items through April 4th.  (Applied at checkout.) 

Bloomingdale's - Friends & Family started yesterday.  20% off almost all sale & regular priced items.  Code: FFMARCH.  Through March 28. In store & online.

South Moon Under - 20% off all swimwear & swimwear accessories.  Code: SWIM20.

Does anyone use Groupon?  If you've never checked it out I highly recommend it.  You can get excellent steals on all sorts of things in your area, from restaurants to fitness classes. 

Hope you're having a fabulous Thursday!

cBv

All Over the Place

Warning, this post is all over the place so don't fret if you're not seeing a pattern!  Lots of little things to share with you that weren't worth a post of their own.  Here we go.

Gap Give & Get Starts TODAY!! I love this program that Gap does each year.  It's here again for only 4 days so get to it ladies.  Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy are giving you 30% off your purchases until March 21st.  And it gets better, 5% of your purchase will be donated to the charity of YOUR choice!  The offer is good in-store and online.  Unfortunately the online code is only good for one use but the in-store coupon is for multiple uses so if you're interested email me and I'll send you the coupon. 

Yesterday I headed to the mall, St. Patrick's Day for me has a completely different meaning...shopping in peace!  The mall was super quiet because all 1,397,324 other people were out drinking green beer.  The trip was quite a success.  I managed to grab my new spring bag and a bunch of clothes from The Limited, oh and some Cold Stone for dinner! 

JPK Paris Pleated Satchel in Straw

I really want a bag that pops with color but because this bag was so functional that I decided to go with a neutral so I can wear it with everything.  I'm hoping that the Kate Spade outlet has something bright for me. 

Heads up Nordy's is offering TRIPLE reward points through March 21st!!  Before heading out to the real mall yesterday I did some virtual shopping and managed to snag some great shoe deals at Nordy's. 

Have you been to Target lately?  How cute are these?

reminds me of

Love the new Park collection of melamine dishware. 

Anyone a fan of the new Liberty of London collection? I wasn't that impressed with the clothes but some of the home goods were cute.

Don't forget to enter my garden party giveaway if you haven't already.  I've decided to close the giveaway Saturday at noon (EST time)!

Have a fabulous sunny Thursday!

cBv

It's A...

BOY!!!! 

We found out yesterday afternoon that we're going to have a nephew!! I was hoping for another niece, because ribbons and bows are just so much fun, but I'll gladly take a nephew to spoil! We're super excited to meet little Nathen James or Chase Matthew {the hubs is routing for Chase} in July!

A few sales you may want to take advantage of

Gap - 25% off spring arrivals (excluding jeans).  Ends Sunday, Feb 21.  Code: GAPNEW25

White House Black Market - $20 off an $80 or more purchase.  Ends March 21. Code: 9028
J. Crew - extra 20% off final sale items.  Code: EXTRA20.  Plus free shipping $150 or more.

Happy It's Almost Friday!!

cBv

Dip Your Dressing

So I was definitely skeptical last week when Christin recommended dipping your fork into your salad dressing instead of pouring dressing on your salad, in her healthy eating post. Well, let me just tell you, Christin is one smart cookie.  This skeptic tried it out last night, I poured my light ranch into a ramekin, filled it almost to the brim, ate my ginormous salad and was amazed as to how little dressing I used.  I'm a ranch junkie and I swear and I don't even think I used one full serving {which is 2 tablespoons}! I wish I would have taken a before and after pic.  I'm not sure if it was because the taste is so strong when the dressing is dipped on each indiviual bite or what but I was amazed.  She claimed you'd save hundreds of calories and now I believe it.  My butt and thighs thank her!  P.S. - def check out livestrong.com.  Thanks Christin!

On a more serious note, I read a really heartbreaking post from darling momma-to-be Megan yesterday.  Please keep baby Cohen in your prayers!!!

A few good sales you may want to take advantage of

Horchow - 25 to 30% off entire site through today only!!

 

Old Navy - 20% off purchases of $100 or more (code: ONSAVE20) and Free shipping on purchases of $50 or  more (code: ONGIVE50) ends February 18th!!

 

Jos A. Bank - extra 50% off clearance.  I got my hubby quite a few $80 dress shirts for $10-15 last night!!

 

Is anyone giving up anything good for Lent?  If so, throw them my way! The hubby is Catholic and I'm Baptist (so I'm not obligated to participate) but I give up something with him just for support. 

Have a fabulous Wednesday!!

cBv

Sales, Sales, Sales!

Here's the line up for savings and steals this weekend.

Williams-Sonoma
Free Shipping
Ends TODAY!

White House Black Market
20% off using code 8044
Ends TODAY!

Banana Republic
All sweaters are 30% (in store only)
Ends December 13th

Express
$15 off a $30 purchase or $30 off a $75 purchase using code 4493
Ends December 13th

Bloomingdale's
Extra 20% off using promo code "Joy"
Ends December 14th

Swoozie's - if you haven't checked them out do so stat!!
20% off all holiday merchandise + FREE Shipping + Earn $10 holiday dollars for every $50 you spend!
Ends December 14th





Old Navy
20% off using code "ONSAVE20"
Ends December 15th

Happy Shopping!
cBv