Did you miss me?

Blouse-Equipment, Pants-JCrew, Tie-JCrew, Trench-Banana Republic, Shoes, Earrings,and Necklaces-Target

Hello my lovelies! I'm back...did you miss me? It's been two weeks. I didn't intend to be away for so long. I had some hiccups when I got back. First, my camera went missing. I searched high and low, basically tore the house apart (my husband thought I'd lost my mind), but couldn't find it. I was sure I had packed it when I left Maui. But, apparently I didn't. It was still in my girlfriend's beach bag. So pictures from Maui will have to wait. The camera is in snail mail on it's way to me from California. Then, blogger went on the fritz. I was all set to post and couldn't get in. But here I am! I missed you all :)
Since I don't have any exciting Maui pictures (yet!), you'll have to do with what I wore to work yesterday. 

I'm so happy it's the weekend. Do you have anything exciting on the agenda? I'm going out for sushi with the girls, attempting a sewing project (more on that next week pending results from the weekend!),  and picking up my recent purchase from a friend - an Eames Chair and ottoman! I'm so excited. I have been coveting this chair for YEARS, and now I am the proud owner of one. Now I just need to find a spot for it.

Whatever you have planned for the weekend, I hope you have a fab one!

Sunny

Tshirt-Target, Cardigan-JCrew, Jeans-7for all mankind, Trench-Banana Republic, Shoes-Vince Camuto, Scarf-Gap, Belt-Target, Necklace-The Limited, Earrings-F21,Watch-Coach, Bag-Target 

Well friends, I leave for Maui today! The blog will be quiet for the next 8 days (unless I can get my ipad app to work the way I want with pictures!). I'm sure I packed WAY to much- all I really need is a few swim suits and a maxi dress or two.  I hope you all have a great weekend and I'll be back before you know it. Aloha.

Borrowing from the boys

Tank-Target, Sweater-Target, Shirt-JCrew, Blazer-local boutique, Pants-JCrew, Shoes-DV by Dolce Vita, Ring-Silpada, Earrings-F21, Necklaces-Target, F21

I'm on count down to my trip to Maui. It's been hard to focus today. Tomorrow I'm only working until noon and then the packing festivities begin. I'm so in need of just lounging around with my girlfriends and enjoying the sunshine. These cold, rainy days are starting to get to me!

Admin Day

Today is Administrative Assistants day. I know I couldn't live without mine. She keeps us in line and on top of everything. To show our appreciation for all she does, I've made her a thank you card and we're getting her flowers. She does so much for us, I want to make sure she knows we appreciate her. Do you have an admin you can't do without?

Materials:
Paper: Soft White (Papersource), Gold (La Creme mat stack by DCWV)
Stamps: Think Big #3 (Papertrey Ink), Flower Fancy (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Lilac Posies (Memento)
Other: Pearl Brads (Recollections)

Invested in

Cami-Target, Dress-BCBG, Vest-Jovovich-Hawk for Target, Boots-Aldo, Necklace-Target,
Bracelets-Gifts and Limited, Watch-Coach

 I was digging in the back of my closet the other day and stumbled upon this dress. I bought it in San Fran a few years back for a girlfriend's birthday party and that was the last time I wore it. Since it wasn't getting any play time in my closet, I decided that I needed to find a way to make it more versatile. The vest did the trick and made it feel more appropriate to wear to work. I love when I can find things like this in my closet and repurpose them!

Easter Dress

Dress-Tucker for Target, Leggings-INC, Vest-JCrew, Shoes-Target, Necklaces-Target, Sunnies-Chloe,
Bracelets-Gifts, Limited, Watch-Coach

We took my parents to brunch on Sunday for Easter. We started this tradition two years ago when we decided for just the four of us, it didn't make sense to make a huge meal with such production. The weather was divine and couldn't have made for a better day. As you can tell, we need more days like this so I can get the yard in shape again. This winter has been BRUTAL. Hope you had a good holiday. Now back to the grind at work. I'm counting down the days until I leave for Maui -t minus 3.5 days!

Recovery

My mom had rotator cuff surgery last week and is now on the mend. I've stopped down to see her a few times already and let me tell you... she's bound and determined to get back to her routines ASAP. This is good because it will make the recovery go that much quicker. It's all about your attitude. To help her along in the process, I made her this card. Butterflies have a special meaning to us and I know she'll just love this take on them. Recover fast mom!

Materials:
Paper: Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink), Pool (Paper Source), Paperbag (Paper Source)
Stamps: Modern Basics (Papertrey Ink), Simple Sentiments (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Timber Brown (StazON), Sea Breeze (Versa Magic), White Gel Pen (American Crafts)
Pearls: Stampin' Up

Spring Blooms

Tank-Target, Top-Anthropologie, Sweater-Target, Pants-Express, Shoes-Bandolino, Necklace-Target, Bracelets-Gifts, Watch-Coach, Earrings-Target

 I don't think we're ever going to see Spring. The forecast is calling for snow this week-IT'S MID APRIL PEOPLE! Usually by now the weather is much more tolerable. To offset my grumpy mood with the weather, I'm enforcing brights and florals into my daily dress. Once I get past March, I have a hard time wearing anything that reminds me of winter. I pack away all my tights, boots and heavy sweaters. Now it looks like I might have to pull some of them back out. Not. Happy. I'm going to dress in denial and keep telling myself Maui is one week away. Oh, didn't I mention that I'll be gone for 8 days as I relax in Maui with my two BFFs. Can't wait. It's a girls getaway and I'm planning to do a lot of nothing. I'll get my Spring one way or another.

Crazy for Navy

I might have a slight obsession with navy. I've never really been a fan of the color, preferring black or grey. Then BAM, out of nowhere I seem to have more navy than I know what to do with. All my purchases at JCrew last week were navy and I bought these super cute Superga sneakers (in navy!) from Zappos today. I'm patiently waiting my purple gingham ones from Gilt (photos to come soon). 

My realization to this new obsession hit me this weekend when I made a navy card for my friend's 30th birthday party.  I love navy and olive together (obviously, did you see my post yesterday?) and it seemed most appropriate for a guy's card.

Materials:

Paper: Night of Navy (Stampin' Up), Ripe Avocado(Papertrey Ink), Pacific Vineyard (Papertrey Ink)

Stamps:Birthday Bash Sentiments, Fillable Frames #8 (Both Papertrey Ink)

Dies: Fillable Frames #8, Mat Stack #4 (both Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Night Sky (Versa Magic)

Ribbon: JoAnn's

Make it Monday {Papertrey Ink}

It's been a while since I participated in a "Make it Monday" Challenge. After watching this week's video on Nichole's blog about using their dies as embossers, I knew this technique would be perfect for my girlfriend's birthday card. I had started a card for her three different times and just couldn't get the creative juices flowing. I knew I wanted to use the dress form in some way. I originally started with that being the item embossed, but after a few not so great tries, I got the idea to use the fillable frames #10 die as a mirror for the dress form. I'm super excited about the end result and will be using this technique a lot more. Kris- Happy Belated Birthday... I'll be packing this with me to Maui and you'll get it then!

Materials:
Paper: Spring Moss (Papertrey Ink), Raspberry Fizz (Papertrey Ink), Destination Paradise Printed papers (Me & my big ideas paper pad)
Stamps: Signature Series Dress form (Papertrey Ink), Fillable Frames #10 (Papertrey Ink)
Die: Fillable Frames #10 (Papertrey Ink), Dress form (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Orchid (Colorbox) Versa Mark
Embroidery Thread
Jewels: Micheals