Virginia!

Hello! So Virginia was wonderful and I'm so so glad I finally got to go. My college major was in American History so I've spent a lot of time studying our history and culture, my favorite period is Colonial leading to Revolutionary. I love the culture and fashion of the times. I'm going to be posting pictures over the next few days because, as usual, I took LOTS. Jane came along and we had lots of fun and took some great pictures. Luckily you can't feel the over 100 degree temps in these pictures. It was hot people. And since we were touring Williamsburg and historic properties, we were outside most of the time. But we had fun, saw some beautiful things, learned even more about history and culture, and became inspired.

Our first night in Virginia ended with Chocolate and Coconut Gelato:) Delicious!

Slave quarters inside the farm kitchen

Jane can chop

Taking the oxen to pasture

These are cotton flowers. They bloom on cotton plants before the cotton comes in. So pretty.

Preparing the garden for new crops

Hats for sale in the market

Jane is doing some shopping too!

These are my favorite pictures from the inside of the apothecary. I would love to decorate my future kitchen like this!

Waiting for her remedy

Every house or property in downtown Williamsburg has a courtyard garden. Tucked away from the crowds are these quiet little gardens.

The George Wythe House, built 1750s.
http://www.history.org/almanack/places/hb/hbwythe.cfm

Williamsburg Cat. Pretty kitty.

Blue Talon Bistro for dinner. So good! A great way to end the day.

So I took over 700 pictures in 5 days while visiting Virginia. So stay tuned! There is much more to share:)
Have a bright day!
b girl

Teacher's Pet

I had to share these. Bennet had his last day of class a few weeks ago and there was a costume contest and he looked pretty cute.

He is a fan of Cal sports.

On the way to school! I just noticed his tongue is sticking out:) Reminds me of Dug from "Up"

First place in costume contest. Bennet got second.

He got first place in my book!

Bennet is done with school for a few more weeks. He is enjoying having some time off and especially glad to have everyone home for the long weekend.

Enjoy yours!
b girl

Falling into Fall

Okay so I've been slacking off majorly on the blogs. I am so sorry and I've been feeling guilty for a while about that. I'm not really sure where the last 30 plus days have gone. Apparently it's gone from summer to fall in the blink of an eye. All I can say is that I definitely know the month of August was dramatic, traumatic, adventurous, and boring. I have lots to share, went back in time to Virginia...the Mecca for a history student like me. So I'll be sharing that soon. No really..I mean it. But first!
My birthday was in July! Jane and all the rest of my girls had a great time. It was long overdue and hopefully we can do it again soon. Thank you all for being such amazing friends:)

Mojitos!! Yes Please!

Catchphrase. Always a crowd pleaser.

Team '03 vs. Team Valdermort[sic] Voldemort. Even the HP fans didn't know how to spell that one.

I'm getting old

But look at that BEAUTIFUL rainbow cake!! It makes me so  happy just to look at. Tasted pretty delicious too!

I'm so lucky to have such great friends. And look at those lovely flowers!

Yay! I got this great copy of "Emma."

Beautiful Hydrangeas

Binx posing with more pretty flowers. He just thinks they are blocking his window view.

Rainbow Cake! :P

That's all for now. I have tons of things I've been saving for the blog world. I promise to keep posting and will probably blog again this weekend. In the meantime I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend! What is everyone doing with all this free time?! Do share.

Have a bright night:)

b. girl

Girls Weekend!

Hello again,
Last weekend Jane and I enjoyed a brief respite from the grind and visited with friends. I was great just getting away for a few days, hanging out, playing board games, embibing some beverages,  staying up late watching reality tv and "The Spice Girls Movie", which I've never seen and let me tell you it was totally crazy but surprisingly not totally crappy. Oh the 90's.
Before we left for the weekend we visited with one of my very best friends, who is due very soon with her first baby, and went on a mini adventure.


We visited baby Gavin's nursery. I got this adorable name train for him at work. I knew 9 months ago he was getting this:) It looks great in the room:)



We, all three of us, love our kitties:)



Keep Calm & Carry On


Okay the rest of the pictures are from our girls weekend trip. There is an overall theme of animal decor. I'm not hating but it is entertaining and worth sharing. Love you girl! Seriously!

Jane! Watch out! This reminded me of "The Neverending Story." That wolf freaked me out when I was little and the threat of putting on the VHS made my little brother cry because of that scary wolf with his evil red eyes. Yikes.

Lights, Camera, Howl

Duck themed room

Jane enjoying some drinkage. Look at those pretty bubbles.

Jane posing with a friend. She thinks that birthday cake ball looks supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Meow. Woof. What sound does a racoon make? This one was pretty quiet. Gotta focus on those yoga moves.

On the way to Chateau Elan

Checking out the gift shop

Touring the vineyards

A little white...

and a little red.

Shopping for jewels

Winding the night down with a fun game of Dicecapades. Plus some vino.

Well I must head to bed. Leaving super early in the morning for another adventure. We're heading to Virginia to see Williamsburg, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Monticello. Plus some winery tours. I cannot wait! As a long time history student I've been wanting to visit Williamsburg for a very years and I'm finally going!! I'm not looking forward to the 9 hour drive...but here's hoping it'll be easy and adventure worthy. I'll post again soon to tell you all about it. Maybe even while I'm there, we'll see.
Pumpkin cat is hinting it's time for bed.

Have a bright day and I'll be in touch soon!
b girl

Turning Tables

Jane and I (and Bennet!) have been extremely busy as of late and I feel terrible that I haven't posted sooner! I've had something going on almost every weekend lately. My birthday last week was such fun and great spending time with friends. Spent the weekend with more girlfriends. I've been in serious need of a vacation, even if it's just having a sleepover an hour away with some wonderful people. Thanks for everything! Seems like lately I've gotten in a rut and a getaway is needed!
More on all that later...

Todays post is on an adventure Jane had recently when my aunt came to visit. We toured Atlanta, visited some shops, visited Maman, and had some delicious food at my favorite, Houston's.

Road trip tunage, newly purchased Adele 21.

My FAV thai steak noodle salad.

We visited Kravet @ ADAC.

SO MANY fabrics. How to choose?!

Jane has developed a taste for mink. Oh la la!

I immediately thought of Pink Girl when I saw this cute fabric from Ralph Lauren!



Pink Girl! It's PINK fans:) Check out: http://marieardenpinkliving.blogspot.com/

 Okay, just so you'll have a taste here is the latest photo of Bennet. Personally I like to have space to spread out but I suppose he likes feeling secure. It's his little nest. :)

I hope you have a lovely week. I plan to post again this week. I've got lots to share and I'll have TONS next week as Jane, Maman, and I are going on an adventure.

Have a bright day!
b. girl