Weekend Recap

Awesome weekend with awesome weather! 

Friday
After work J and I went to see Incubus with my brother and his girlfriend.  We had so much fun!  What a great show.  I finally got to see them and they did not disappoint.  Brandon Boyd even took his shirt off for me! 

Saturday
We got to sleep in and have a lazy morning followed by some shopping and an early dinner on the patio at one of our favorite spots, Escalantes. 

The only bad part of the day was that I accidentally left my all-time, favorite necklace ever in a dressing room at Dillard's.  By the time I realized I didn't have it about 30 minutes later, it was GONE!  I'm still upset.  I've already looked on anthropologie.com and ebay for a replacement.  Nothing. 

Sunday
Girls day with my mom!!!  These are the best and we had a blast.  Lunch at Black Walnut Cafe followed by some shopping.  Perfect day.  And the Texans won so Jason was in a good mood!

Happy Monday!

Happy Friday

Who's happy it's Friday?  I'm getting two cavities filled this morning (yuck), but am counting down the hours until tonight because I get to see Incubus!!!  Love me some Brandon Boyd!!! 

I have wanted to see them since my senior year in high school...and my parents wouldn't let me because it was during finals week.  And then my best friend at the time, Rebecca, met them in an elevator and I was really jealous.  Finally it's here...and I think we have pretty great seats too!

TGIF,
Chelsea

Weekend Recap

Jason and I had a very low-key weekend to say the least.  Jason is coming off of being sick and I seemed to have caught it so we majorly took it easy.  We didn't even decorate for fall like I wanted...boo!

Friday
We went to an early evening movie to see Straw Dogs.  Very violent, but good.  We like the theme of a family protecting their home.  Makes me never want to live in a small town though. 

Saturday

Sleep - Walk - Read - Nap - Eat - Sleep

That's pretty much how it went.  It was nice to be able to take it easy since I was puny.  I'm currently reading Sarah's Key, recommended (and bought) by my mom.  I'm not quite finished with it, but it's amazing and a must-read! 

On another note, Jason and I rented Bridesmaids. Can't believe we hadn't seen it yet, but it's really funny and definitely worth watching. Great to watch such a funny movie with a lead female cast.

 

Sunday

Pretty much a repeat of Saturday, but I added a trip to the grocery store, cleaning and laundry

Hopefully we will have a more exciting weekend coming up and that I feel better soon.  I'm even home sick from work today and about to go back to bed...

Scarf Swappin'

I participated in Meredith's (from The Tichenor Family) 3rd Annual Scarf Swap!  What a great way to kick off the fall season.  Everyone loves a new scarf and you don't have to worry about sizes. 

I was paired up with Jess from Serendipity!  We've been emailing back and forth for the past few weeks to get to know each other.  Her family is so precious and just moved into a sweet, new house.  Hope you get Internet soon Jess! 

I read on her blog that she loves all things teal so that was my scarf mission.  I found a super soft and cozy scarf in the teal family at Ann Taylor (I didn't go over the price limit, a coupon was involved) and shipped it off to Pennsylvania (I was also excited to have a reason to use my new Erin Condren label freebie)!  By the way, the guy at the post office that I was quite kooky for taking pictures of my package.

Yesterday, after the longest day ever, look what was happily waiting for me in my mailbox!  I really needed this little day brightener.  Perfect timing to lift my spirits Jess.  So cute!

I L-O-V-E the scarf Jess got for me.  Red is one of my favorite colors to wear (especially since 75% of my closet is black and white.  It has flecks of silver in it and has a great comfy stretch.  So perfect!!!!

Tucker felt left out, so I let him model it too...

And this is what I wore today!  My great, new scarf with my new Missoni for Target top. 

Thank you so much Jess for my new fall wardrobe staple!  I'm glad we have had a chance to get to know each other.  Also, thank you to Meredith for hosting the swap.  She will be hosting a 'Winter Swap" in the next few months so stay tuned. 

Happy Friday!

Vegas Recommendations

Jason and I are going to Vegas in a few weeks with my brother and his girlfriend for 3 nights.  J & I have been one time, but were there for a wedding and didn't have much time to branch out. 

Please send me recommendations on places to eat, things to do, must-see hotels, shops and good shows or clubs.  The only thing we have booked so far is the Beatles LOVE show. 

Thanks!

More Arrow Jewelry

I posted about a piece of arrow jewelry by Stella & Dot that I love a few weeks ago.  {Arrows are one of the symbols for my sorority so I kind of have a thing for them}  Now arrow jewelry seems to be popping up everywhere!

This week, Gilt Groupe is having a great sale on jewelry by House of Harlow 1960....which includes lots of arrow pieces!  Nicole Richie totally gets me - first peacocks, now arrows?   Enjoy.  Sale ends very soon. 

If you need an invitation for Gilt Group, send me an email at chelsea (dot) purifoy (at) yahoo (dot) com.

Happy Fall



Photo from Loves of Life



It's officially time for all things fall.  Even though the weather doesn't feel that way in Houston, Starbucks has their pumpkin spice lattes out so in my eyes, it's fall! 

Jason and I plan to decorate the house this weekend, but I couldn't wait to get my pumpkin candle going and display this awesome Fall Bucket List I found at Katie's Blog, Loves of Life.  Isn't this a great idea!  Go download it HERE, then put in an 8x10 frame, and check your items off as you complete them with a dry erarse marker. 



At our house!