Nordstrom

Went over to Nordstrom at lunch today to find some gifts for a special lady. Have yall been over there recently? They have great jewelry, cosmetics, and tons of gorgeous accessories. Wow! Such cute things and great gifts!

New Years Eve

I've been thinking about New Years Eve the past day or so and what we are going to do this year. Yes, I know, it isn't even Christmas yet!
Top NYE Priorities:
1. Be with friends/family and Kevin
2. Be able to dress up
3. Be able to partake in adult beverages

Do not want for NYE:
1. For anyone to drive (so dangerous on NYE)
2. To spend a ridiculous amount of money to get in a regular bar
3. Wait in line for drinks

What do you look for in a New Years Eve good time?!! I'm curious to know if you have plans and what they are!

Tis the season

On Saturday we went down to about 45 minutes south of Charlotte where Kevin grew up. We had a great time and got to see his dad perform in a church play. It was fun!

Then we went to an annual party at my friend's Sarah and Miki's. This is their 8th one! Here are some of my college friends and I. Kev and I, Laura and Brandon, Crystal and Matt, Sara and Adam. I was in civil engineering with Matt and Adam. They grew up with Brandon. It was SO great seeing you all and catching up! We need to do this more often! Also got to see some other friends and meet Shannon's boy Bill. I'm sorry we didn't get a picture Shannon!
Saturday we went to the game with Kevin's parents. Mom's favorite, Taylor Hicks sung the National Anthem!

It was SO cold. It felt like the artic. We look like idiots but we didn't care!

Happy Monday!

Holiday Home Tour 2008

This weekend reminds me of last year this time....my condo was part of the 4th Ward Holiday Home Tour in Charlotte. 1,100 people went through the tour last year and I felt very lucky to have my home be one of the stops! Mom and Dad came down to help me decorate...okay so Mom helped me decorate but Dad carried the big bins of greenery etc... Look at the adorable Carolers...they are a tradition in our house! Unfortunately I don't get these this year...they are up north for this season!
I love the pineapple/apple tree. Mom said she would send me hers so I can use it this year. I'm excited! This is my foyer area...

This is my bathroom all decorated last year...

Here is the main area of my place...the magnolia across the top of the cabinets was so pretty - it really made everything feel so festive. We're going to Kevin's parents house tomorrow and his Mom has a magnolia tree...if you see where I'm going with this.... Lots of Santas served as decorations (far left on the floor). Also, you can see on the right (on the countertop) - Mom MADE that tree!!! So creative! I loved having her here to help me put it up again this year. All it needs now are some batteries to get have the lights come on. I plan on doing that this weekend!

And finally, the Tour wouldn't have been possible without about 12 of my closest friends. They all helped me by being a volunteer to monitor people as they toured. Didn't want anyone to snag anything ;). Thank you girls! Here is Jen, B, Lauren and Beverly...

So tonight, since obviously my place isn't on tour this year, Kevin and I are volunteering at someone else's home. It will be fun to officially get in the Holiday spirit and visit with some new friends!

J. Crew Sidewalk Sale

Just got an email from J. Crew Clearance Center:

Our biggest Sidewalk sale of the year!
Saturday and Sunday
December 12th and 13th
10am to 4pm both days!
We've added lots of new items for this Holiday sale!

Clearance Store Hours:
10am - 8pm Monday through Saturday
11am - 6pm Sundays

Call 828-687-6475 for more information!

J. CREW Clearance Store
One Clifford Way
Arden, NC 28704

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

We were lucky enough to score tickets to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Saturday night. Mom and Dad love them so it worked out perfectly that they were in town. It was an amazing light show and the musicians were SO talented. Check out some of the shots:
Yes, that's real fire...

Afterwards, we went back to the Ritz for a drink. They had been building this gingerbread house since my parents got in town on Wednesday. Here is the final product!

They had awesome decorations...

Black Friday

Mom and I shopped until we dropped on Black Friday. Here are some of my favorites from J. Crew....these shoes are adorable for work and nice events on the weekends!
This cardigan will go with everything and breaks up my constant wearing of Jackie cardigans ;)

LOOVVVEEE this skirt! The color is Cinnamon Stick - how fun is that?!!

Thank you Santa/Mom and Dad for all the fun goodies. I can't wait to open them on December 25th! ;)

Here is the damage - Mom got a lot of her Christmas shopping done which was her goal so I think we did well! It was really fun being with her and doing it too. We haven't been that dangerous together in a couple years - hitting all the sales and running rampade early in the morning shopping hours!

That night, we headed to dinner with Kevin's parents at their club. We had a great time. Kevin's sister-in-law, Brittany, is serving there a few nights a week too so we were lucky enough to have her as our waitress. Here she is with us. After almost three hours, we headed back uptown. We loved chatting with them - it is so nice that everyone gets along and are similar!

Brittany is always so sweet to offer to take Kevin's and my picture. I'm always lucky to be in a picture with a hot boy ;).