Tubing Party

What a great idea!  A tubing party for your guests/wedding party before your wedding is brilliant.  Husband and I go camping and tubing with friends each summer and I totally would've done this.  Looking forward to our trip next month.  There's nothing better than floating down the river with some good friends, refreshing brews and warm sunshine having lots of fun.

(photo from here via here)

Missing My Hubby

Bob comes home today and I couldn't be happier!  He's been having a blast bachelor-ing it up in Vegas, but I have a feeling he's ready for the comforts of home once again.  Winston and I have had our fair share of fun, but have missed him A LOT.  Can't wait to give him a big hug and a smooch!!

(Photo from our recent trip to NYC)

Hooray For Friday

Do you ever have those Fridays where you wake up and say, "Whew, I made it!"?  I have the afternoon off and my friend Michele is in town.  I'm super excited for fun times this weekend and I plan on doing a lot of relaxing (while simultaneously being very productive).
Side note: I used the Google doodle to create the NBC bells. I was proud of myself. :)

(photo from here)

Stools

I'm beginning a new obsession with trying to find some fun stools for my living room.  Aren't these great?

(via stylecarrot)

Bachelorette Weekend

This weekend I'm joining a bunch of girls to shower my friend Kristin with love for her bachelorette party. I can't wait to spend the weekend in Chicago with a great group of girls, and most importantly, celebrating Kristin's last days of official single-hood.  What a great weekend we have in store!  In the meantime, I'm loving these alternative bachelorette party ideas.  Us, we might get a little crazier.  Who knows.... :)

photo from here

Frog Pillow

This pillow takes me back to high school biology class.  I'm not sure that I'd like this staring at me from the living room couch everyday.

Buddakan NYC

This scallop was heavenly.

I love food.  And, while Bob and I were in New York City last month we were treated to a fabulous meal at Buddakan NYC where our friend Adam is a chef.  We felt - and ate - like rock stars.  After ordering a couple of small dishes, our server spent the rest of the evening delivering multiple courses, "compliments of the kitchen," including a dessert spread to die for.  What a treat that was!

Moo Shu Pork

 Duck Salad

 Bread pudding with cinnamon ice cream

 Donuts with delicious dipping sauces

Peanut butter wrapped in chocolate and more chocolate with peanut butter ice cream - oh my! 

Homemade Twinkie & Strawberry Sorbet

We didn't remember to start taking pictures until the second course so we missed some goodies.  Man, were we happy campers! :)