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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Lovely Lace

Topshop just opened here in LA. I've been once. Before that I had only been one other time, during my recent trip to Chicago. Both times I didn't see and that much I loved but whenever I look online I find so much. Is that because they don't have a lot of stuff in the US?

Aside from the Stella & Dot necklace, everything else is currently on the Topshop site. I want it all!

Lovely Lace by leeannm featuring studded handbags

Topshop bodice dress / Topshop ankle wrap shoes / Topshop studded handbag / Stella & Dot jewelry

Linking up for Friday's Fancies!

This weekend I'm headed to San Diego with Kathrin for Tiffany's birthday. Recap Monday. Be sure to come back and link up for Monday Morning Gossip, a weekly linkup. All topics accepted!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Cobalt Blue

Today Vodka Infused Lemonade is hosting a cobalt linkup and I'm joining her. Blue is my favorite color so I couldn't resist. I love all of these items! I actually saw the TOPSHOP dress a few weekends ago and loved it but they didn't have my size. I hate that!

What color are you craving right now?

I am a Delta Z!

Today I'm talking Delta Zeta. I pledged DZ in 2001 along with Kathrin of Shop.School.Sleep. To start off I wasn't into the whole sorority thing, but we'd been friends since jr. high and she wanted me to go through recruitment with her so I decided to give it a try. We wanted to join different sororities (to make double the friends) but ended up at the same spot! Our Bid Day was actually THE 9/11. A day I really will never forget.

Over the course of my four active years I learned and grew a lot. I stepped out of my comfort zone. I met people I never would have. I was Greek Week Chair. I went to fraternity parties. I made life-long friends.

To this day most of my very best friends are a my sisters. I've gone to their weddings, baby showers, baptisms, and countless lunches. I am so lucky to be a DZ!

Four DZ Facts:

Delta Zeta was founded October 24, 1902

We are the second largest fraternal organization in the nation and the largest international sorority

Our badge was designed by Tiffany & Co.

Our mascot is the turtle

Speaking of Delta Zetas, the fabulous Shanna is a DZ! Linking up with her for Random Wednesday. Also linking up with another DZ, Whitney of the Observant Turtle for International Badge Day. AND linking up with Miss Ashlyn for Four Favorites!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Dogs Are Babies Too!

Today there is a special linkup hosted by Laura, Kate, and Kara, called Dogs Are Babies Too and I'm excited to be participating! So here's a little story about my mutt, Coco.

Two years ago my brother rescued a litter of puppies and we helped find homes for all of them. Although I wasn't necessarily ready for a dog, I decided to adopt one. Little did I know this little thing would be such a monster!

I blogged about it a few years back, but here's a recap again. When Coco was about three months old she ate my bra. Like ate it, ate it. I had no idea until several days later when she stopped eating or drinking. After taking her to the vet we found out that she had a bad blockage and her stomach had actually ripped open and she was essentially leaking. We had to make a big choice: surgery or putting her to sleep. I was too in love so I decided to go with the surgery that cost thousands of dollars and only provided her with a 50/50 chance to live.

In the end she had a foot of intestines removed, and the vet had to cut into five pieces of it to get clogs out. Things were iffy for awhile but she made it! She still has issues AND EATS EVERYTHING but overall she's great. I mean, look at that face!

Now she's 2 1/2 and 60+ lbs (she thinks she's still 15 ad a lap dog) of orneriness and I love the crazy thing!

Sunday, March 3, 2013

This Weekend I...

I had a busy Saturday filled with friends! In the morning I met up with my college friend Lisa at a restaurant that allows dogs on the patio. We talked for hours, I enjoyed a mimosa, and Coco came along. You can't tell from her Basset Hound eyes, but she had a great time.

Later that evening I met up with Meg of Henning Love! I hadn't seen her in awhile and it was great catching up and walking around the small town shopping.

Sunday was a little more low-key and involved a drive through a scenic area with adorable cows.

This was just the weekend I needed before jumping back into another busy work week.

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