wise words for wednesday

Last week I posted some wise words for Wednesday from behappy.me, and yet again I found inspiration there. I hope your Wednesday is awesome and inspiring.

techno tuesday: wemo

I should have posted about this a long, long time ago and let you all in on a little secret. We've found by far, the best thing for our home ever. Mr. S got two of these handy devices for Christmas, and I am sorry I haven't shared sooner.

business casual

I'm in Dallas for the week at a national meeting for my team, and in the midst of all the planning there was a lot of talk about what business casual means to the sexes. There's a fine line when talking about this in any office (insert HR issues), but it's especially important to make clear expectations of what "business casual" means in your office for both men and women.

Stick with me here, because I know that every office is different but these are my 3 standard rules of thumb when it comes to summer business casual dress for us workin' gals. I'm not saying that I'm "right", but they seem to have worked for me in feeling professional and comfortable at the office during the hot summer months.

wise words for wednesday

I've come to realize over the last few years that the people I surround myself with impact everything in my life - duh, right? Well, it took me a while to figure that out what that means to me, not to mention to open myself up to new people, places and experiences. These wise words today from behappy.me spoke to me on this very topic.

So for today, say "Yes," and examine who/what to say "No" to. Happy Wednesday!!

image source: behappy.me

liebster award nominee

My dear friend Heather from Fiery and Opinionated nominated me for a Libester Award yesterday - THANK YOU! Even though I did my 5 Things About Me yesterday, I thought what the hay - I'm gonna keep sharing with you this week.

11 questions for the newest liebster ladies (from Heather): 

 1. if you were a wine, which would you be? 

 I'd be a magnum bottle of Tisdale.
It's cheap and there's a lot of it - just how I like my wine. 

 2. which social media site are you most addicted to? 

No doubt about this one - INSTAGRAM!

 3. if you could change one thing about blogging, what would it be? 

The witty and beautiful posts I construct in my head would magically appear on the screen...ehh...maybe in 2020 that technology will be available?

 4. what's your idea of a perfect friday night? 

Dinner and drinks out with friends & Mr. S - preferably dining outside.

5. i have a private jet and you can use it to go anywhere you want, where are you going? 

To South Africa - Mr. S talks non-stop about going back and I'm dying to visit. Plus it's a long flight and I'd like to have your plane to avoid that hot & sticky stop in Senegal that I've heard about. 

6. who do you have a girl crush on (celebrity, character, blogger, you name it!)? 

Hands-down, Zoey Deschanel. I know we'd be besties if we even just said hi. 

7. if i tell you a poop story, are you 

a. cracking up, b. disinterested but humoring me, or c. grossed out? 

I have a sick sense of humor...totally laughing and then telling you one too. 

8. we have a dinner date next week - are you cooking or taking me out?  what's on the menu?

Cooking my favorite and recently perfected, Chicken Marsala.
(Sorry I'm not giving away my secrets on this one!)

9. name a celebrity that drives you completely insane.

Giada De Laurentiis. She whips out a fake Italian accent one minute, and the next is talking normally. STOP that right now. And while you're at it go eat a burger, PUHHLEASE.

10. are you a night or morning person? 

Morning - ask Heather - I'm up bright and early, and chipper the moment my feet hit the ground! 

11. if you couldn't live where you live today, what city would you move to instead?

Paris - but let me make a disclaimer by saying, at this point in my life I wouldn't move into some dingy 4 floor walk-up with paper-thin walls. It'd have to be a spacious 3 bedroom apartment and I'd have to have an income to never have to cook since the dining options are endless. That's asking too much, right?

Check back on Thursday to see who I'm nominating for the Liebster Award and the questions I am asking nominees!

5 things about me

There was a big trend (maybe there still is) going around the blogsphere where people were spilling the 5 things about them. I thought at the time it might be trite to jump on the band wagon, but here goes...

craving now

I've got a weekend to myself and a few birthday giftcards just burning a hole in my pocket. Here's what I'm craving now to add to my shopping cart this weekend.

craving now by simplesurber 

Gap handbag / Antik Batik resin jewelry / Kate Spade plastic sunglasses / Essie nail polish

piñata

I debated sharing a bunch of pictures from my birthday weekend and all the stories of my party, our day on the boat and then a cook-out on memorial day with our friends (& veterans), but really I think this video tells you just about everything you need to know about how I celebrated my 28th birthday with a giant piñata. Hopefully this gets you through your Thursday with a laugh or two!

my 28th year

Today's my 28th birthday...hooray! Mr. S did an awesome job throwing my a luau themed party this weekend that was off the hook! I am trying to get the pictures in from our friends to share - I was doing too much partying to snap any photos! I'll be back tomorrow with a birthday weekend recap!

bling bling

My newest partner, JoJo Loves You, is an adorable jewelry boutique based in Boston, and I am so excited to share with you that they are having a HUGE sale on their Bling earrings this weekend (Friday - Monday) only! Don't miss out - these earrings great for EVERY occasion - check-out how I wore them, below.

They recently sent me a pair of Glacier Blue Bling earrings that I wore last weekend a bridal shower for one of my favorite friends, Ms. Tucker (soon to be Mrs. Bush!). Since the earrings change colors from a rich teal-green to blue depending upon the light and angle, I paired them with a new kelly green bauble necklace and my favorite Navy dress. They are the perfect size - just big enough to catch the light and compliments, but subtle enough that they didn't over power the outfit - perfect for me! 

(sorry for the awkward selfie!)

Okay - so don't miss out on this awesome deal from JoJo Loves You! Get your Bling earrings on sale this weekend only  and while you're there check out their other beautiful jewels - just in time for wedding season!!