hump day inspiration {30th birthday edition}

I made it.  I'm officially no longer in my 20s and have joined the thirty something club (Chris has been a member for awhile now, ha).  Here's to the next decade!  Cheers!!

weekend snapshots

A day late...a dollar short.  We had a really good weekend and I didn't work one bit!  Friday night was very low key at the Reynolds house.  The most exciting thing was watching House Hunters on repeat.  

Saturday was a BIG day for a little girl!  We celebrated our goddaughter's, Emmylou, first birthday!  Its hard to believe that she is going to be one next week.  The weather turned out beautiful for the outside 'Pretty In Pink' Party.  Chris and I stayed after the party to visit with the Allen/Shaffer/Loeffler/McCormack families and had the best time.  Get ready for cuteness overload.  

'PRETTY IN PINK' INVITATIONS

DINING ROOM DECORATIONS VIA audriana paper

VEGAN SMASH CAKE FROM WHOLE FOODS

FIRST BIRTHDAY CHALKBOARD PRINT

BACKYARD DECOR AND TUTU PARTY FAVORS BY lilydeb designs

BIRTHDAY GIRL AND HER PARENTS, LAURA & JULIAN

COLLEGE ROOMIES AND THEIR BABES

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FRIENDS THAT ARE LIKE FAMILY, LOVE YOU ALLEN FAMILY!

Saturday night Chris and I tried out Three Matadors in West Ashley and would definitely pick Mex 1 and/or Senior Tequila over it.  Not impressed.  

Sunday was gorgeous too.  It was actually our niece Meredith's 6th birthday and we were sad to miss her horse back riding birthday party in Fort Mill.  For those of you needing a good 6-8 year old gift, Target has this amazing aisle of 'artsy' kids gifts.  We got her a Kid Made Modern Diary Kit and Colored Pencils.  

   

We got up and went to Lowes to 'perk up' the yard, and then to Costco before the crowds from church arrived (we should have been at church too).  If you are a Costco member we swear by their rotisserie chickens.  You can't beat $4.99 that you can eat off all week.  I switch out dead to alive in my Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel that Chris gave me last year for my birthday and did some serious pruning (great upper arm work out).  

Sunday also brought a GREAT win for the Wolfpack and another spectacular game for TJ Warren aka Tony Buckets.  ACC Player of the Year in my book!!!

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five on friday

First, let me apologize for being a little MIA this week.  Its been very busy on the work front (4 Board of Directors Meetings and a HOA's Annual Meeting).  Blogging got put on the back burner.  

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Almost every morning I drive across the Ashley River Bridge into downtown Charleston for work.  Every day this week that I have driven it, I have seen these guys in the harbor.  

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I never get tired of seeing dolphins and they put a smile on my face.  After seeing them so much this week I wondered if there was any symbolism behind dolphins, and I thought what I found was very endearing and encouraging.  I look for these beauties everyday now.  {side note: dolphins are also the symbol of Tri Delta, my sorority}

DOLPHINS: joy, freeing oneself from worry, prayerfulness, playfulness, harmony, gentleness, friendship, contentment, and community.

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I got an electric toothbrush this week.  Yes, I know its showing me getting old that this is something I'm excited about.  Chris got one for Christmas and I decided to get on the band wagon too.  As gross as it is, for Lent I am trying to be better about brushing and flossing.  This toothbrush actually beeps at you when you should be done with brushing.  Geeze its long.  Target has a special version from Sonicare that we each have (I have pink, Chris has blue) and they are about $50.  Well worth it!

PHILIPS SONICARE HX5641/99
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I ordered this wireless bra from GapBody yesterday.  Does anyone have any negative/positive experience with these bras?  I typically buy from Target but I am 'larger' chested and the under-wire just digs in and becomes painful during the day.  I am hoping a wireless will before comfortable but still provide support.  

GAPBODY FAVORITE WIRELESS BRA
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We are celebrating our goddaughter's, Emmylou, FIRST birthday tomorrow.  I'm so excited.  Her invitations are one of my favorite Love, Raleigh {creative} designs to date!

LOVE, RALEIGH {CREATIVE}

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This is me on Wednesday.  Trying to wrap my head around this one.

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weekend snapshots + oscars best

The majority of my weekend was spent working but I was able to put the job aside for a few minutes.  Laura and I almost finished putting the final touches on Emmylou's (goddaughter) first birthday party which is next weekend!  I had to keep Emmylou awake in the car and it turned to a game of monkey.  Yes, she has a black eye, a casualty of a newly walking toddler!  How funny is she?!

We did get to spend the gorgeous afternoon yesterday celebrating Emily's 30th birthday.  It was such a fun, laid back time with good friends.  I could do it every Sunday!

the birthday girl and 2.5 week old baby lane

baby lane pondering life

Finally the Oscars last night were great.  I hate it for everyone attending that it was raining.  That just sucks when you are all dolled up.  I loved Ellen and of course Idina.  Also, Jared Leto is a gorgeous human being.  Here in my opinion are the best dressed of the evening...

JULIA ROBERTS IN GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE
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LUPITA NYONG'O IN PRADA
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ANNA KENDRICK IN J.MENDEL
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KERRY WASHINGTON IN JASON WU (POOR THING WITH HER WET DRESS!)
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OLIVIA WILDE (AND JASON SUDEIKIS) IN VALENTINO
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JARED LETO IN SAINT LAURENT
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CATE BLANCHETT IN GIORGIO ARMANI
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rejoice always

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five on friday {oscars edition}

In honor of the Academy Awards this weekend here are my Friday Five all things Oscar.  Get ready to pop the champers and join Ryan & Gi on the Red Carpet!

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I can't wait for one of my idols, Idina Menzel, to perform 'Let It Go' from Frozen.  She's has one of the most bad ass voices ever.

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The list of presenters this year is no joke.  Its the cream of the crop for Hollywood.  This will also make for a GORGEOUS red carpet.  Click HERE to see a full picture gallery and background on the presenters.  Talk about some major power couples (Jessica & Justin, Brad & Angie, Ben & Jennifer!)
Amy Adams - Kristen Bell - Jessica Biel
Jim Carrey - Glenn Close - Bradley Cooper
Penélope Cruz - Benedict Cumberbatch - Viola Davis
Daniel Day-Lewis - Robert De Niro - Zac Efron
Sally Field - Harrison Ford - Jamie Foxx
Andrew Garfield - Jennifer Garner - Whoopi Goldberg
Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Anne Hathaway - Goldie Hawn
Chris Hemsworth - Kate Hudson - Samuel L. Jackson
Angelina Jolie - Michael B. Jordan - Anna Kendrick
Jennifer Lawrence - Matthew McConaughey - Ewan McGregor
Bill Murray - Kim Novak - Tyler Perry
Brad Pitt - Sidney Poitier - Gabourey Sidibe
Will Smith - Kevin Spacey - Jason Sudeikis
Channing Tatum - Charlize Theron - John Travolta
Christoph Waltz - Kerry Washington - Emma Watson
Naomi Watts

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How cool is this print of all of the Best Actress Winner gowns?  There are some iconic gowns on this.  Grace Kelly in her beautiful blue gown by acclaimed costume designer Edith Head!  Cher in Bob Mackie!  Gwyneth in the bubblegum Ralph Lauren!   Hilary Swank in the backless Guy Laroche!  What was your favorite gown??

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Who would have thunk it??
Did you know...
-Animator and producer Walt Disney has scooped the most Oscars in the 86-year-long history, winning 26 gongs and being nominated for an impressive 59 awards.  This year's Frozen – released by Walt Disney Pictures and in the running for best Animated Feature Film and best Original Song for Let It Go – could see the movie mogul's legacy once again cemented.

-Oscar winners don't really own their statues. Winners must sign an agreement stating that should they wish to sell their statuettes, they must first offer them to the Academy for $1.

-Colin Firth's historical hit The King's Speech may have led the film pack last year, with 12 Academy Award nods, but the most nominated movies of all time both garnered a whopping 14 nominations. First up was black and white film All About Eve in 1950, matched nearly 50 years later by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio tear-fest, Titanic. (VIA)

-Each gold-plated Oscar award costs $500 to make, and weighs around 8 and a half pounds. During World War II the glittering gold versions were shelved, and replaced with plaster replicas to mark the country's war effort. (VIA)

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Last but not least...my wishlist for the red carpet this year, straight from the runways of NYC and Paris.  Cheers!

Armani Prive / Marchesa / J. Mendel / Naeem Khan / Jenny Packham / Lela Rose / Badgley Mischka / J.Mendel / Wes Gordon / Bibhu Mohapatra

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monogram monday

I have been noticing the prettiest, unique (or 'couture' as the paperie world calls them) monograms on wedding stationary recently and then saw THIS glass with the vinyl version over on Dixie Delights and knew I HAD to have the font for my collection.

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I found a similar font for $29.99 over on Font Bros. and downloaded it.  Its called Baelon Mongram by Monogram Fonts Co.  

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I can't wait to try it out for possibly newborn baby stationary or using my Silhouette Machine to make vinyl decals for wine glasses.  What would you use it for???