Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Last year for Christmas my parents almost got me this fab sunburst mirror but they were not 100% sure I would like it (duh) and ended up getting me another cool piece instead. Later they showed me a photo of the mirror and I fell in love with it. After they saw how much I loved it they felt bad they didn't get it - but I told them it was okay and that I was going to try to go back and get it.

I've been watching this mirror for almost a year now. I would go by the store and see if they still had it and it's always been there. Last week I went by and was looking around and had the mirror on my mind as well and headed over to the area it had been hanging all this time and it was not there! I was like "Oh no!! They finally sold it!"

I really hated it but knew after all that time someone would by it. As I was leaving the store I was walking along and what did I see?? The mirror!!! It was hanging in a different area! I was like YES!! I knew that I had to get it. I went home and decided I was going to come back this week (assuming it would still be there.) So today I went up there to make my purchase and the sales lady saw me as I walked through the door and said I looked like I was on a mission. I told her what I was there for and how my parents almost got it for me last year and she said she remembered because she was the one who helped them. She said they had the hardest time deciding and that she was so glad that it was still there and that I was finally getting it! Talk about meant to be!!

What makes this story even better is that she also told me that the mirror was now 50% OFF & all I could say was: SOLD!!!!

I'm so excited and I like I said . . . talk about meant to be! After almost a year this mirror was STILL there! It's going in my dining room on a wall that needs something large like this! I can't wait to pick it up tomorrow!!!! I will post pics once we hang it!!

Back to Blogging & Updates

I have not been on my blog or done any kind of update for 2 months now - which is rare for me. But I have been so busy and since I am now doing social media for 2 companies, I don't have much blogging energy left for own personal blog. (As I am typing this hubby just said "You're actually doing your blog?!?!) I know it's been a while when he's saying that! He used to give me heck about how often I was on my blog.

I love blogging and updating my own personal page, but when things get so busy, it becomes and chore and I've decided that I will do it when I have time, but I'm not going to stress or worry about it if I don't!

That said - some good things have been happening at The Nabors house! M got a promotion!! It has been something he has been working towards for a while and when he found out a few weeks ago I was just SO happy for him and for us! I am so thankful!!

The day I got the call that M got the job, I ran around looking for a new leather laptop bag for him to take to work. I have been wanting to get him one for a while and I was on a mission! I finally found one, got it wrapped then went looking for some nice pens! I got him some super nice pens that write like a dream. I also planned on taking him to dinner that night to celebrate! We went to a fab place here called Mesquite Chop house and enjoyed great food and drinks!

{us before the celebration dinner}

I have also taken on a new project for along with my job at the magazine. I am doing some Corporate Styling for a company and that along with my work for the mag is keeping me quite busy!!

Before M started his new job - he had a week off and we enjoyed that week running around and going to a local festival. We never have free time to do those types of things and so we really enjoyed that time together!

And while I'm uploading a few pics - here are more from the past month . . .

{before heading to a reception for friends of ours who recently got married in Napa Valley}

{The couple who got married are middle aged and have everything but I still wanted to get them something, so I put together a "Napa" themed basket for them. Their reception had a wine theme so I made an "m" for their last name out of wine corks, bought some cooking oils from Napa Valley (they like to cook), wine glasses and a great candle. I hope they liked it!!}

And over the weekend, hubby and I went to dinner with some good friends of ours! I tried a new look and did a nude lip - still not sure about it, but think I kind of liked it for a change!

The only other update I have is that my parents are moving to DALLAS and I'm so excited!! My Dad got a promotion and so they are relocating! I'm so happy because they will now be only 7 hours away instead of 13, and it's Dallas!! Can we say SHOPPING?!?! So looking forward to it!!

That's all for now! I'm afraid I may not be very good about leaving comments these days, but I'll try my best. I know that if I'm not leaving comments on other blogs, I may not get many comments in return, but that's A-OK!

Hope everyone is doing well! I have missed all my sweet blogger friends!!

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!!

Stylin Mommy 2 Be

I ran across this photo of the beautiful Jessica Alba and I am LOVING her dress! Maternity or not - it's adorable!! Such a great style for almost all of us ladies and especially while expecting! I'm always a huge fan of black and white too!!

{photo via people.com}

I'm not certain - but I think I saw something on E! about how this outfit was not a hit but a miss. Which I just don't get at all!?!? I think she looks great. The dress is fabulous for her mommy to be figure!

Happy National Chocolate Chip Day!

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day!! I don't know about you, but a straight out of the oven, chocolate chip cookie and a tall glass of milk sounds divine this afternoon!! mmm!!!

{via tastespotting}

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Makes 48 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Optional: 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a mixing bowl cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Next stir in the eggs one at a time and then vanilla extract. Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to dough mixture and then add in salt and cream of tartar. Next, slowly add in flour until well mixed. Add in chocolate chips and walnuts or butterscotch until mixed in evenly.
4. On a large non-stick baking sheet, place heaping spoonfuls of cookie dough evenly spaced. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.

Back & Blogging

I have been out of town for almost 2 weeks and have barely been blogging. Actually, I haven't been doing much blogging for the past couple of months. Just so busy, plus I do the blog for my job at Southern Bride Magazine, which means my personal blog gets put on the back burner! I know I haven't been a very good blogger friend - so sorry! I hope to get better soon - but I'm also not going to beat myself up about if I don't. Life is busy and I do what I can!

Anywho - hope to be back soon with LOTS of pics from my Chicago AND Texas trips! Until then, happy hump day everyone!!

P.S. I'm still trying to unpack! ugh! Does anyone else loathe unpacking like I do?? {sigh}

And for the record - these are bags from 2 weeks of being out of town AND my hubby's, {plus a couple shopping bags!} Not all mine in case you are wondering, however . . . . I will admit I took one bag for shoes only! ;)