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Sorry for the lack of posting. I’ve been on vacation since last Wednesday.

What have I been doing?

Wednesday: Birthday – Presents, Amazing lunch, Shopping at Anthro (I only bought a necklace. What?!)

Thursday: Prepping for my party on Saturday and wishing Hurricane Alex away.

Friday: Brother arrived in town, then my parents along with more rain from Alex

Saturday: PARTY!!! Everyone had a FANTASTIC time and the weather was good. A little rain in the a.m. and clouds most of the day. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs/Chili Dogs, Potato Salad, Beer, Margarita Machine, Swimming, Washers…TONS OF FUN!

Sunday: Relaxing 4th of July – swimming and more margaritas. More family came over. Mexican food for breakfast, American food for lunch and Italian for dinner. Top that off with an unexpected fireworks show from the neighborhood next to us.

Monday: A little work, more swimming, dominoes and poker.

Tuesday: More swimming and pitching washers. Mom and grandma are making Arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) for dinner. One of my favorite dishes.

Wednesday: Last full day to spend with my brother before he leaves on Thursday.

I have just the rest of today and tomorrow before I get back to work on Thursday. I have to say this Staycaytion has been great. This is the first time I’ve been on the computer for more than an hour since Wednesday! Husband has enjoyed himself as well. He’s trying to figure out how we can do this all the time.

I’ll be back to regular posting in a few days.

Hope you are enjoying your week!

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I know it’s early but I’m enjoying my days off and extra birthday celebrations.

Enjoy your Indepence Day!


P.S. – Hurricane Alex is really thinking he’s invited to my party tomorrow. Sucks for him ’cause I’m having it anyway.

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First – THANK YOU all so much for participating in my Give-away. Congratulations to Katie who won the necklace and to Jen, Lena, and Marlene who each won a J Crew Tote Bag. This was so much fun and I”m glad you can share my birthday with me!

I had a salon appointment Friday and the J Crew Outlet was only another 15 minutes away so I headed there after my haircut. I’ve been seeing some items on ebay that I knew were not retail items but were retail prints so I was very intrigued by what was being offered in the store.

Here’s what I wore.

Blouse: Watercolor Garden Cami – J Crew
Skirt: Linen Sinclair Skirt – J Crew
Shoes: Miu Miu Gladiator Sandals
There were several items in the Indigo Floral Print. I saw a scarf (loved!), the pencil skirt (in cotton, not silk), a Jackie cardi and a Frances Cami (loved!).

 Cute sweater

Balustrade Mini

Ikat Pencil Skirt

Indigo Denim Skirt

Cotton skirt with Deco Print (an additional 40% off lowest price)

Totes in different prints than the retail store ($10)

Silk Lumiere Cami (Lavendar, Navy, Gray)

Cotton Tiered Cami (Same style as the Silk Tiered Cami) – This was not a good top.

Tunic in the Neopolitan Print

Claudine dress in the Balustrade Print – Love this and bought it. this is a Size 8.

Sequin Tank

 Kelsey Top in Evening Primrose Print

Have a great evening.

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In honor of my birthday on June 30th, I’m having a Giveaway. So 4 lucky people will be opening a gift with me on my birthday.

First, the big prize…The Double Torsade Necklace from Anthropologie.
I have it in the Coral and this is in a light green color.

And 3 other, smaller prizes…J Crew Reusable Canvas Tote

Rules:

1) One entry per person please.

2) Leave your name AND email address in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe to the comments.

3) Entries will be taken through Friday, June 25th at 7 p.m. Central time. No entries will be counted after that.

4) United States and Canada entries only please. 

5) If you are a previous winner of one of my giveaways, you are welcome (and encouraged) to enter this one. I want all of my blogger friends to participate to have a chance to celebrate with me. 🙂

6) I will use Random.org to select the winners. Please respond in a timely manner so I can ship quickly (and so you can open your “present” by June 30th). A new winner will be chosen for those who do not respond within 48 hours of my email/announcing.

7) I will contact the winners via email and also post it on the comments/blog. Please check back and see if you’re a winner.

Note: I am not affiliated with Anthropologie or J Crew. All items for this giveaway have been purchased by me and not donated.