we have had quite the weekend. thank goodness for the warmer temperatures and sunny weather! it started off on friday night by letting em go to atlanta and spend the night with one of her best friends and her mom. they had a cheerleading competition this weekend in atlanta. we let her go on friday night to have some girl time and not have to get up so early on saturday for the competition. i got up early yesterday morning and drove down to meet them. the gazillion people in atlanta and the traffic trying to reach the world congress center, find the parking deck (i had reserved parking online last week because of the enormity of this competition) and then racing through crowds of people in platform clogs(???) and a giant purse that was hitting everyone i ran past, were all indisputably my "lows" for the weekend. one of the definite "highs" was seeing em's bright little face when they came off the stage. her cheeks were rosy and glowing. her eyes were sparkling. how can i not support my baby girl when she loves this so much even if it is all so foreign to me? another high was having girls lunch in atlanta with her at bricktop. she has been dying to go there ever since she read that her girl, t swizzle, eats at the one in nashville. the girls were so excited after the first round of competitions and em was entertaining us all at lunch with her stories and antics. she amazes me. so much confidence at such a young age. another high.
so friday night while em was heading to atlanta, wil was "relaxing" at home after lacrosse practice. his "for sure" high for the day. we were invited over to our good friends' house around the corner to help them paint some things for a school auction. they had volunteered to create a large cardboard car that would attach to a golf cart for the auction (it was supposed to look like the pope mobile... would try to explain but it would take too long). so they lured us over with thai food, wine and beer. we had a great time painting and hanging out on their porch. i appreciate the simple friday nights with friends so much. high.
after the marathon day in atlanta yesterday , wil's scrimmage lacrosse game, and pb helping construct the golf cart car for several hours, we went to the auction last night. a fun time sitting with friends at the table and being entertained. we both crashed hard last night and are looking forward to a slow sunday at home and a family dinner tonight. em requested burgers for our sunday night dinner and we are going to attempt onion rings in the fry daddy.
to celebrate the great weather we have had, here are a few finds and images from this week.
1. redken's new line called nature's rescue.
"a new collection of paraben-free, sulfate-free and silicone-free haircare essentials, with plant and marine extracts, that remove impurities and buildup while helping nourish hair. Formulas with water-fresh fragrances, cooling sensations and ocean-inspired textures provide the perfect balance of moisture. Suitable for all hair types. Alternate with your regular haircare regimen or use daily to detox, replenish and experience an instant ocean escape!"
i tried some samples of this last night and lovvvvve it. it smells so amazing and fresh. the refining sea polish (step 2) felt a little strange at first. you are basically exfoliating your hair. but followed by the cooling deep conditioner, it made my hair really silky soft and shiny.
2. stila lip glaze. my atlanta friend found this shade on sale at j. crew and sent one to me. it's called grapefruit and is a great color for spring and what i love about this lip gloss is that it stays on.
3. cute tees from american eagle. i never go to our mall but happened to be out there last week and had a second to run in ae. spotted these on the table and got one in this marled gray and a black. they are a drapey cotton knit and could even be dressed up with a fun necklace or earrings. they look more expensive than they are at $19.00 and they are an extra 20% off this weekend thru monday for president's day sale.
4. i just love this outfit. saw it online at calypso and think it is adorable. i love the shoes and the long shirt under the short sweater with leggings. super cute.
5. last is this photo of a bar that i found on another blog. i am obsessed with beverage carts and chests that are set up with vintage glasses, bottles and other bar accoutrements. we have an antique beverage cart that i use as a side table but i would love to have a bar set up on a chest with all the pretty trappings one day. we just don't have the place for it right now...or i haven't rearranged to make one. my look book is full of clippings for ideas for one. loved this one.
happy sunday!
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