Tuesday 1.4

Opps! I cut off my shoes!!



Sweater: Ralph Lauren
Shirt: Merona, Target
Pants: NY & Company
Shoes: Reba, Dillard's Clearance Center

Close up of shoes:

Monday 1.3

I "shopped" our closet last night and came out with this. I like the pop of color, but overall, I wasn't feeling this outfit. But it was my OOTD, so here you go!



Sweater: Ralph Lauren
Skirt: Antonio Melani, Dillard's Clearance Ctr
Tights: Dress Barn (so sad they aren't selling these this season!)
Shoes: Bandolino
Necklace: Gift from J

I stopped by Kohl's on the way home. I received a gift card for Christmas. I like Kohl's workout clothes and some of their regular clothes. I didn't buy the most exciting stuff, but I still wanted to share!



Have a great Monday evening! New "How I Met Your Mother" tonight, in case you are a fan like J and I are!

Sunday 1.2

J and I are having lunch with my parents today. Otherwise, it will be a low key Sunday! Here is what I'm wearing today...



Dress: Ross
Shoes: Calvin Klein Mckenzie flats in Honeycomb Black, purchased at Belk at 75% off!!
Necklace: Gift from J
Headband: Boutique in Cambridge that I can't remember the name :(

Close ups...





Story on this necklace. This is the second time J has bought me this necklace. The first time was my 28th birthday (eeeep, seems so long ago!). He came up to Chicago to visit me and gave me this lovely necklace! Fast forward two years later, I lose this necklace. No clue where it went! I was MORTIFIED. J was cool about it of course. He knew how much I missed the necklace, so he bought me another one :) I promise to be more responsible this time!!!

Goodbye Shopping Moratorium, Hello 2011!

The shopping moratorium ended on Christmas. That coupled with post-Christmas sales resulted in a bit of a shopping spree. For those of you who have been reading, you know I love a bargain! I am sharing the prices on what I bought only to show what great deals I got! My only splurge were the black Franco Sarto heels that I ordered from Piperlime. For the quality, I think they were still a great deal--just not a "bargain".

J scored some great deals at J. Crew. Once his order arrives, I'll share what he got!

Goodbye Shopping Moratorium, it was nice knowing you :)

Edit: I actually bought the brown oxfords during the moratorium. Yes, I cheated!!

2011 Bucket List

Throughout the year, I will say things like, "On, I've been meaning to try that restaurant" or "One day, I'm checking that museum out". Well, I've decided to start a bucket list for the upcoming year. If I get it down in writing, I figure we're one step closer to actually doing it! These are all things that I've not done or haven't done in a long time.

1. Have dinner at Primi Piatti and brunch at Corner Bistro
(not on the same day!)

2. Go to the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens on a Free Tuesday.

3. Attend a First Wednesday Art Walk.

4. Stay in a B&B in Amelia Island (we are planning this for March!!)

5. Spend a day wandering Chamblin Bookmine with J.

6. See a Jax Symphony performance. (Just bought tickets for a performance on Valentine's weekend!!)

7. Have a picnic in a park.

8. Ride the Mayport-Ft. George Island Ferry

9. Make a French themed meal for J (without meltdown).

10. Sunday Funday at The Lemon Bar


I'll be adding to this list, but I feel good about it so far!

Happy New Year! I'll be getting back on the OOTD posts after the 1st of the year!

2nd Annual Cookie/Treat Swap

I invited a 15 or so friends and family for a cookie and treat swap. Everyone "swaps" a little differently, but our was everyone brings 3 dozen of one type of cookie or treat. Theorectically, you should leave with 3 dozen of a variety of items. Usually we end up with a bit more. Anyways, I actually remembered to take more pictures this year! I didn't get all the cookies, but most of them.

My friends and family have some mad baking skills!!! :)

Holiday Happenings

This holiday season is shaping up to be very busy! Between a trip to see our niece dance in the Nutcracker to my 2nd annual cookie party to an Eve of Eve dinner etc, I have been VERY slack about taking OOTD pics. Aside from some random pics, I can confidently say that OOTD's are on hiatus until the New Year.

I do want to share a fun outing I had with a good friend this past weekend. She lives near Amelia Island, so we took in the Amelia Island Holiday Home Tour. We toured 4 private homes, which were all gorgeous (of course). There was a mix of traditional and modern holiday decor. One of my favorite rooms was a dining room, decked out in black, white and plum with silver ornaments and white feathers. So crazy, but loved it. I also became obsessed with these wreaths that looked like they were made of small green leaves. I have been googling like a fool to try to find them! Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take any pictures in the homes.

After the home tour, we had a Victorian tea at The Bailey House, which used to be an inn. About 5 years ago, it was converted to a private residence. It is a quite impressive Victorian home. We had a delightful time at high tea, complete with the sweetest volunteers waiting on us. These ladies were so adorable! I would adopt all of them to be my grandma!!

Here is a picture of The Bailey House...



After tea, I convinced my friend to find the only store on the Island that sells Lilly and Vineyard Vines. It was the only time I wish I owned a Smartphone! We stopped at the Shoppes at Amelia Island Plantation. Cute stores, but no Lilly. Once I got home, I found The Cloister Collection and the address to it's location in Fernandina Beach (the city on Amelia). Oh well, maybe next time!