Summer Soirée

Boy has it been a crazy busy week! Whew! I sure am glad it's the weekend and things have slowed down! I had a lot going on at work this week because we had an event for the magazine called Southern Bride's Summer Soiree! It was last night and it turned out amazing!! The theme was "beach chic" and the decor was incredible and set the tone for a relaxed summer party! We had a photographer there who got some great shots, but I did snap a few with my phone - this photo shows you what type of party it was, but does not do it justice as to how fabulous it looked in person!!

This was me on the way to the party. I wore a coral dress and earrings from my new FAVORITE store, W by Azwell! I loved it!!

Me before getting on the elevator to the 33rd floor where the party was held . . .

Along with the fab atmosphere, there was also fabulous food, music, entertainment (we had fire dancers there) and just pure fun! The most fun was with the photobooth: Hot Shots Photobooth! Everyone had a blast with it, including me! I got lots of pics!

Overall it was a great night . . . but now I'm ready for a little r&r!

Sweets for my sweetie!

Yesterday was a long day! I worked late but did manage to run home and leave a little something "sweet" for my sweetie when he got home from work! Since it was National Chocolate Chip Day yesterday and I didn't have time to bake anything myself, I ran up to the local bakery and got some chocolate chip cookies. Then came home and had it all waiting for my hubby before I went back to work.

It wasn't much, but it's the simple things that make life "sweet!"

Happy weekend to you all!!

The Buddy Holly Museum

We are in West Texas visiting my parents this week and while it is pretty hot here, it is much more bearable than the heat we have at home, which includes a lot of humidity!!

Today we went out and about, ate lunch, then went to downtown Lubbock to the Buddy Holly museum. Buddy Holly's trademark was his glasses and at the museum they have a giant pair of glasses! I have been wanting to go by and see the museum for over a year now and every time I come and visit my parents, I've never gone. But today, I did!!

{hubby and I in the glasses}

{Dad and hubby}

It was a fun afternoon and I have many more pics to come. I so enjoy being with my parents! It has been such an adjustment having them live so far away, but when we get together, we always have the best time!!

{Me and Mom enjoying the afternoon, riding around with the boys!}

I Heart Vacays & . . .

I heart vacays!

I REALLY heart cover ups!! Lol!!

I heart relaxing afternoons by the pool catching some Texas rays!!

The Happy Couple: The Gibbs

2 weekends ago we attended a wedding for friends of ours Collin & Shelly! Collin and M work together and he was one of M's best men in our wedding 3 years ago.

Collin and Shelly are the cutest couple and we are so very happy for them!

The wedding was beautiful, as well as the reception!!

When you entered the reception, the long flower arrangements was AMAZING!!

Hubby & The Groom

Instead of doing favors, the couple did such a cool thing and made a donation to St. Jude! They had lovely table setup for the guests with cards explaining what they had done! It was so cool!

It was such a great night! Congrats to The Gibbs!!!

Chicago Bound!

Tomorrow I will be heading to Chicago! I am going with a friend of mine who is making the trip for work, but also to have some fun girl time too!

I'm super excited because I've never been to Chicago! All I know of Chicago is what I've seen in movies and the fact that "Chicago" the Broadway play is my favorite play of ALL time!! My parents and several of my friends have been to Chicago, so I'm looking forward to it! I've had a lot of recommendations sent to me as far as cool places to go, restaurants, bars, etc. - but would love to know more! So if any of you know of some great places in the windy city, let me know!!

Have a great week and I'll shall return with details of my trip and hopefully some great photos too!

Summer Fun at Rehab Disco

Over the 4th of July weekend while my parents were in town, my Mother and I attended at birthday party at the fun Rehab Disco here in downtown Memphis! We had a blast!!

{Mom and I before heading downtown. My hair is down, can you all believe it?? I don't wear it down much, especially in the summer since it's SO humid here and my hair is naturally curly. Unfortunately once we got out on the dance floor - I had to pull it back, but at least I wore it down for a little while!}

The party was on the bottom floor which is called "Rock bottom!" Now I can say I have been to "rehab" and hit "rock bottom!" haha

The owner JJ made sure everything was perfect for the party and kept checking on everyone throughout the night to make sure everyone had anything and everything they needed!

{The AWESOME owner and friend JJ}

{A few of us girls}

It was such a fun night and great way to start the festivities for the holiday weekend.

Good times!

Clutch Love

I love clutches!! I always have, but for some reason lately I am really enjoying carrying them! Maybe because it is summer and I don't feel like carrying a large bag around. I need to share some of the clutches I have - but until then, here are some that I'm also quite fond of and wouldn't mind having!!

{photos via Zappos.com}

How about you, are you a clutch fan?