Re-entry obsessions

My week in the picture perfect town of Seaside left me with a need for summer to arrive quickly and a few new obsessions.

Sandals are the standard for the daytime and I saw plenty of cutes ones that need to find their way to my closet...

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and for the chilly nights, the perfect summer bootie...

I also fell in love with this dress...

and I now have an obsession for Turkish Towels...

and Sun Bum lotion...

my obsessions have not stopped here.  I am now obsessed with this wine...

and I am dying to recreate this meal I had which was beyond delicious

scallops on mint pea ravioli

at the most charming restaurant in all of the pan handle...

and also front porches

and porch swings..

and last, but certainly not least, key lime pie

well that about covers everything!!

Girl Friday

Have a great week!!

This girl is heading south for a little sun!!

Have a beautiful week mes amies

Getting Warmer

Think I have just about everything I need for next week!

swimsuit, cover up

Lucite Love

I have always had a fondness for lucite, especially when incorporated in a shoe.  I know, I know when this is done cheaply, or the entire shoe is lucite, they can be "stripper shoes" but when it is done right and tastefully, I think you have the perfect shoe with a pop of something unexpected.

I am happy to see that lots of lucite can be found on the shoes for this fast approaching Spring.  Here are a few of my favorites...

Kate Spade...

and again here...

Via Spiga...

French Connection...

DVF...

and for those of us still experiencing winter, a little lucite bootie...

Spring Break Time

Spring Break 2013 is almost upon us, and I for one am ready to hit the beach!

Our spring break is a little different this year.  My son is at a new school, so unfortunately he has a different spring break from my girls.  A good friend of mine is in a similar situation so we decided to divide and conquer.  This Friday I am heading to Seaside, Florida with my 2 girls, my friend, and her 2 girls for a girls only week of fun.

There is a huge St. Louis population in Seaside, but this is my first time to this part of Florida and I am really excited.  Anytime someone gives me a suggestion on where to eat or what to do I immediately take a note.  Here is what I have so far for my visit.

Places to eat.  This restaurant is number 1 for everybody who has vacationed in Seaside.  I hear they have the best crab cakes, the coldest beer and the coolest bands...

Another favorite is "The Meltdown" technically this is not a restaurant but a grilled cheese food truck.  I have been instructed by my friend to chase this truck down if need be.  I have already checked out the menu and I WILL be eating a goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula and tomato sandwich at least once next week.

Another must, is Cowgirl Kitchen.  I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone at this place.  It is not only a restaurant, but you can also buy provisions here.  We have a condo for the week with a full kitchen so this will be the perfect spot to grab some necessities for some afternoon (or late night) munchies.

Some activities I have planned for the week...

dying to try this...

I have my list of all the cute boutiques to check out...

and of course plenty of this...

If you have any suggestions on place to go/things to do, fire away!!

Girl Friday

We are laying low this weekend before we head off to Florida next weekend for spring break.  However, I do have a few things I am looking forward to.

Birthday dinner for my father in law at his favorite restaurant...

And a date night with my hubby.  So excited to see this show, I hear it is fabulous!!

Birthday Bash

Last month, one of my besties (that I went to Europe with) had a birthday a few days after we got back from our trip...

one month later, we are finally getting around to celebrating her birthday tonight.  I hope it will be worth the wait, we have reservations at one of the hottest restaurants in town...

The birthday girl fell in love with Paris on our trip, so I am trying to put a Parisian twist on our night.  After dinner we are stopping by a new french patisserie that just opened, for macaroons and champagne...

And I have a Parisian gift that I have been working on for a month.

First, I dug out all the euros I saved from our trip and took them to a jewelers.  They have a special machine to drill a small hole in each coin and then attach a split ring....

 I picked out a chain...

and the clasps...

then attached the coins to the chain...

It was really easy and so special that I had to make one for myself in silver...

ha!!  I swear when I give gifts to my friends it is always one for them and one for me!!