To Vegas I go!

We aren't leaving for a few hours but I still have to pack, clothes, germ mask, antibacterial gel and wipes...I know freakish, but still. I'm putting the flu out of my mind and am going to have a wonderful time. I'm headed there with my husband and brother we are meeting my two sisters there from KC to whoop it up for my leetle seester's 21st birthday.

The plan is to hit the pool, squeeze in a little gambling, go to dinner and a some birthday shenanigans at a club. Yes, Mama will attempt to hit a club hopefully I don't turn into a pumpkin at midnight. This is a quick trip I will be back tomorrow night so cross your fingers that I hit the jackpot! So you know my weekend plans, what are yours?

Smart shopper

Ever since last summer I have crushed on this red Norma Kamali suit (seen on Miranda in the Sex and the City Movie). With a price tag that reads $350 sadly meant that it wasn't going to happen for me and my suit.

Well lucky me browsing Tarjay last weekend I spotted this suit on the rack. There was only one left and the price was $35.99. So I left happy with my imie (imitation for those of you not familiar with my short speak) and now will have a cute suit to rock in Vegas this weekend.

Something's gotta give

All of you Mommas out there do you ever fall prey to one of those kid's marketing gimmicks? The other day at the groc I actually bought these at the multiple requests of my Big.You would have thought that he had found a golden ticket he was so excited. I suppose saying yes in the dairy aisle beats saying yes at the checkout candy. Though my kids are happy just to smell the candy at the checkout because they know I won't buy anything. Weird, I know but letting them smell it beats them asking over and over for some. As a mother sometimes something has to give, my giving is the occasional can of Spaghettios (which they hated thank goodness) or pack of Danimals Crush Cups. Everyone has their breaking point, what's yours?

Outdoorsy

How is the weather in your neck of the woods? Here it hasn't quite hit sizzling so I'm still dreaming of cozy outdoor spaces.

[images via House Beautiful, The House that A-M Built & Southern Accents]

Today's medicine

I'm currently self-medicating with these. Yum.

What's your favorite med?

I'm taking a poll

I've got a chair like this (not this one but almost the same) and I'm planning on painting and reupholstering it.

So I can't decide here are the options: 1.) black paint/fun fabric (think Rubie Green-esque) 2.) colored paint/fun fabric 3.) black paint/simple stripe fabric. I'm taking any and all suggestions so please help a girl out!

*I guess I should clarify the chair is most likely going into my closet, I need something cute and girly in there.

I'm Cindy

I'm feeling a little like Cinderella trying to get all of my cleaning done before I can head to the ball...or in my case the Circus.

Spring Brights

I love the punchy color of this sitting room, lovely.

[image via Desire to Inspire]

Respect Mother Earth

Happy Earth Day!

[image via Pilates Pro]

Kid fingers

My mom always tells the story of my nails. When I was a teeny baby she accidentally nipped my finger, I bled and she cried. After four children she can still claim that she never again trimmed baby nails, just in case. I've always been the nail trimmer in my house. Always being super careful not to trim them too short or accidentally pinch their sweet skin. Yesterday I was trimming my Big's fingernails and I noticed something. They were no longer the sweet, Tiny Chiclet nails of a baby, they had changed. Overnight they had morphed into kid fingers.

At first glance they were the same, a little raggedy with a bit of dirt under the nails from playing outside but somehow they looked completely different. More capable, sure of themselves, like they had fun without needing my help. Long gone are the baby fingers that would hold my necklace while he nursed or the the sticky little paws that just didn't seem to ever come clean. I guess I will enjoy my big kid fingers while I can, trimming them carefully until he doesn't need me to do it anymore.

Cute tablecloth

Oh in blogland there is just way too many good ideas! I love this DIY oilcloth tablecloth. Hmmm...I wonder if there's any way to make the scalloped edges without the sewing machine?

[From Twig & Thistle via Party Perfect]

Sauteéd Chicken Cutlets with Asparagus, Spring Onions, and Parsley-Tarragon Gremolata

I've been dying to try this recipe, the only thing is I'm not a big fan of cutlets. I think they're a little easy to overcook so sometimes they're a little tough. The sauce looks easy and delish so I guess I'll have to be extra careful with the cutlets unless you can suggest a yummy alternative...

Twinsies

There are times when I think the best idea is to put both boys in twins in the same room. This is purely selfish so I can move the toys into the extra bedroom and turn my living/playroom back into a space for grownups. But then I would have to figure out what do with the extra bed and then I would have to buy two beds so it doesn't really make the most economical sense. But photos like these having me longing for twins.I can't decide which set of twins I like better. How about one for girls and one for boys?

All mascara is NOT created equal

One day while shopping my local Tarjay I decided to take the plunge and purchase a drugstore brand of mascara. I read on a blog that they thought it was the best thing ever and I thought I will give it a shot. Bad idea. For the next few days I had black flecks of mascara all over my face. Not a good look. So I'm back to my old standby, my favorite perfect mascara. I love it because it makes my lashes look super long and doesn't get all over the place. But I'm a product whore and like to try new things from time to time. So please share your go-to product that you can't live without.

Happy weekend!

So it's Friday already huh? Well my week has been good and went so fast. Tonight I'm going to dinner with a girlfriend, tomorrow night we're headed to a wedding and Sunday I have to take my Little to a birthday party. All in all it sounds like a whirlwind.Honestly though I'm looking forward to all of it. What's on your agenda?

[ffffound image via Design Crush]

Prom

While browsing Etsy I spotted an article about prom dresses. This one in particular made me click. I love it and if I were 17 this is what I would be wearing. Oddly enough it looks a lot like a prom dress that I did wear, raspberry with a sequined bodice and a bubble skirt. This must be the updated version. So let's talk prom am I the only one who wore hideous dyed to match shoes?

Early mornings

As much as I love the spring weather the early morning sun starts to drive me crazy.

My pooches like to get up as soon as the sun makes even the slightest appearance and if I don't get up they decide to bang around in the boys rooms. Ugh. So then we're all up. Fun times.

The Lettered Cottage

I have a new blog crush on The Lettered Cottage. I was introduced to it by Joni at Cote de Texas and have been going back ever since. I love all of Layla's DIY projects and the best part is she shares how she does them. She turned this fireplace

into this.

Gorge huh? I wish I were half as handy.

Hmmm...

I'm not sure I'm loving the chairs at the end of the bed. Where do you stand on this little design decision?

On the other hand I do love the headboard, I would take that in a minute.

[image via House Beautiful]

Gotta love Monday!

[image via flickr]