Winner Winner...

The winner of the Garden Party Giveaway is....

Barefoot in the Park!

Congratulations!  Email me with your initials and mailing address so I can get your tray personalized and send you your loot!

Sorry I didn't post the winner on Saturday, I was a bit preoccupied because of the gorgeous sunny weather!

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Timestamp: 2010-03-22 13:32:19 UTC

Happy Monday!

cBv

Sweet as a Cupcake!

I'm anxiously awaiting when the clock strikes 4pm because my weekend will officially begin.  The weather has been gorgeous here in VA all week and this weekend the sunshine and warmth will continue in the 70s!  We have RIC friends coming into town tomorrow to visit and we are most certainly taking a trip to Eastern Market while the boys hit the driving range!!  This will be the first for 2010 and my favorite shopping partner will be with me to kick it off.  I can already taste the sweet lemonade! Yum! 

This afternoon I have a date with these guys.

I have quite a few pieces around my house that need a new look and a few planters that I have to paint white to hold the ribbon topiaries for my sister's shower. 

Since the hubs can't it meat, on Fridays during Lent, I plan on making this delectable dish for dinner

Spinach, Mushroom & Tomato Manicotti w. Red White Sauce

Sunday we're heading home to Cville!  My mom and I have an appointment to finalize the venue for my sister's shower.  Then it will be lots of family time and my mama's down home southern cooking.  I have no idea what my mom has on the menu but I should be receiving an email or text in the next few hours asking for my requests.  She's like a personal chef, constantly catering to everyone's wants. I swear the woman is Paula Deen's twin.  Most definitely on my list will be my mom's homemade mac and cheese and sour cream biscuits.

After thinking about it it seems I have the perfect weekend ahead full of my favorite foods, good shopping and QT with my favs and the family, including my sister!!

Don't forget to enter my Garden Party Giveaway!  I'm closing it tomorrow at noon (EST) and will post the winner shortly after.

Last night I babysat for my 2 favorite little guys.  Along with lots of laughs and fun, the family always pays me well.  But last night I was paid amazingly well. Not only was I paid in money but also in sweets.  I was smiling ear to ear when she handed me cash and these 2 little boxes that make my heart skip a beat.

I was perfectly happy with 2 GC cupcakes but it got even better when I opened the box and my favorite was inside...Red Velvet!

I hope everyone has a cheery weekend and enjoys the sunshine!

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

Garden Party Giveaway!!

Are you as excited as I am?!?!
As promised, sick or not, it's time for my first giveaway in celebration of 100 posts (almost)!  While trying to be original, incorporate a few of my favorite things and celebrate that spring is almost here, I decided what better theme to run with than a garden party giveaway!  Below is the loot that will set you on your way to hosting a fabulous garden party w. your besties.

Garden Party Giveaway includes pink monogrammed serving tray, green lattice stationary, Caspari polka dot plates, Lilly Pulitzer Taboo Lunch Napkins, Table Cards & Drink Umbrellas.

Note: the tray will be MONOGRAMMED for the winner w. their initials.

Picture your mongram!

There's only 3 stipulations.  1. You must be a follower.  2. Leave a comment telling me who you'd invite to you garden party, what one must-have food must be served and if you could invite a celeb who would you extend an invite to. 3. Tell me what you would like to see more of on my blog.  I'm keeping it easy, everyone will receive 1 entry.  The giveaway will close when I post my 100th post (which technically will be in 2 days, i.e., 2 posts, but if you know me at all you know that you may very well have a week since it may take me that long to reach the 100th post!). Don't wait, get your name in now!

Thank you again to all you lovely ladies for hanging with me and getting to know me as I share a little glimpse into my life with y'all.  I've truly enjoyed getting to know each of you through your blogs and I look forward to many more laughs, conversations and friendships!
Good luck!
cBv

Fitness Friday

I'm joining Running In High Heels again for Fitness Friday. I'm so ready for the 3 day weekend!!! It's been a rough week where fitness is concerned.  They say not to focus on it, let it go and start fresh tomorrow, so although I was feeling really guilty about my almost non-existent fitness progress I let it go.  Here's an embarrassing peek into my terrible, horrible, no good, very bad fitness week.

Monday: went to the gym w. hubs, we did the ellipticals about 10 minutes and I had absolutely no energy so I stopped, then he stopped, then we left to go home and cook dinner and ended up eating Chipotle, yikes!!!!
Tuesday: no gym, sewing class
Wednesday: Restaurant week, went to Chima w. friends, no gym (ahhh!!!)
Thursday: went to the gym, did the elliptical 45 minutes (by myself (!))
Friday: St. Jude event, no gym
Saturday: GOING TO THE GYM!!!! before heading to Smith and Wollensky for dinner

Aside from the Chipotle and Chima, the rest of the time I did manage to eat healthy.  Next week will be better, I did so good last week!

I'm headed home to Charlottesville tomorrow to check out a few venues for my sister's bridal shower and finalize some of the details w. my mom.  Looking forward to an extra day at home w. the hubs with no mandatory plans!!  I hope y'all have a fabulous weekend!
cBv

P.S. - don't forget to check out day 5 of giveaways from the Bon Bon Rose Girls!