Another White Dress

So as I mentioned before, I not a huge fan of white...unless it's a t-shirt or something I can throw in the washing machine.  I just always seem to get SOMETHING on me, I'm a magnet for dirt when I wear white.

Well, I'm strolling through Ross...side note:  I hate Ross, their stores just always seem to be un-organized and cluttered.  But for some reason I still pop in every now and then.  And will usually find a GREAT deal I just can pass up.

Anyway, I go in the other day and ran across the CUTE dress that fit me FABulously!  What color is it but WHITE!  But I just had to have it.  It's going to be the perfect dress to wear for our family photos next week.  I'm pairing them with a pair of black strappy sandals I have in my closet.

Easter Suit

Remember when you were little and how excited you would get when your mom would take you shopping for your Easter outfit?
Well, as an adult...not so much.  I guess its because I am not so big on clothe shopping (for myself). 

Anyway, I need a white suit for Easter.  Did I mention, the only time I wear white is if it is washable...i.e. t-shirt, tank top etc.  Last week I was looking for a new black suit and saw a white suit that...*surprise* I actually liked and thought was cute!  So once I found out we had to wear white on Easter...I "hopped" back over to the mall and luckily found it in my size.

Now I have to find shoes to wear with it....I don't have any white dress shoes.

2010 Susan G. Komen Houston Race for the Cure

Every year to kick off my birthday celebration weekend, I participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®. Every 68 seconds, somewhere in the world , a woman dies from breast cancer, the most prevalent cancer among women today.

The Komen Race for the Cure® raises money to fund education, screening and treatment programs in our community and supports nation cutting-edge research in hopes of finding the cures.
For all the wives, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends, please consider making a gift today. Together we are saving lives!Please support my fundraising efforts for this cause by making a donation to the Komen Race for the Cure® at http://rfch.convio.net/goto/zeva2010. Donations are being accepted through November 15, 2010.

This year I had the pleasure of waking with one of my tenants. They are an oil and gas company, which is why we are wearing the PINK hardhats. As usual this event was a lot of fun to participate. Words cannot begin to explain the excitement and inspiration on walk day as you see all the participants, both survivors and supporters. Here are a few pictures form the Houston Komen Race for the Cure®.

This event is very near and dear to me as I have many family and friends who have been effected by breast cancer. Know your risk by learning about your family health history and talking to your health care provider about your own personal risks. Remember, by making healthy lifestyle choices, you may reduce your risk of breast cancer.

Real Men Wear Pink

While watching the game on Sunday, I got so EXCITED to see the football players with pink gloves, shoes, wristbands etc!! Then I noticed it was not only the players, but it was the coaches, referees and the cheerleaders with pink on as well.

Since October is breast cancer awareness month, come to find out the NFL (Players, Coaches, Referees, and Cheerleaders) are wearing PNIK to support the fight against breast cancer and to raise awareness of this important campaign! The football field of all games played in the month of October will have the NFL logo with a pink ribbon stencil, there are even special game balls and pink coins!!!!

Afterwards, all apparel worn at games by players and coaches, the special game balls and pink coins will be auctioned off at special auction (www.NFL.com/auction). The proceeds from this auction will benefit the American Cancer Society and as well as other team charities. Fan’s can even join in by purchasing special Pink NFL gear. I’ve ordered my NFL Pink jersey, can’t wait till it comes in so I can sport it on game day! I guess I’m going to be watching a little more football than usual this season.

Check out http://www.nfl.com/pink to read more about the NFL’s campaign.

Oooh they smell so good!

This pretty little arrangement sits on my bookshelf in my office at work.  I absolutely love Casablanca Lillies.  Every morning when I walk in my office I am greeted by their beautiful smell and smiling blooms.

New Kitchen Decor

I have been looking at this beautiful guy for quite some time and now he is mine. I also found this cute little canister with the fleur-de-lis accent on the top. Things are starting to come together. The platter in the background was a find on my last visit to Ross, I also picked matching spoon rest and two large mugs that I am going to use as the base for flower arrangements.

I just had to snap a picture of them before I packed them up. Moving day is now less than two weeks away. I can't wait to see them in the kitchen at my new apartment.

If you want to see more fabulous tablescapes and vinettes, check out "Tablescape Thursday" with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.


 

Happiness is...

...my new KitchenAid mixer and Gormet Today cookbook!  Look how "Happy" they look next to each other in my kitchen along side my rosmary and basil plants.

I ran across "Tabletop Tuesday", hosted by Marty from A Stroll Thru Life and figured this post would be perfect for the party.  There are so many beautiful tabletops, vignettes, and displays I can't wait until I move into my new place and get unpacked so I can add to the list.

I have been eying the Candy Apple Red 90th Anniversary Edition, but Sam's Club had a deal I just could not pass up. This is was a larger mixer with more power at a lower cost! My biggest delima was deciding on a color...red, black or chrome. As you can see I decided with the chrome. And much to my delight, look what was waiting for me when I got home, my Gourmet Today cookbook I ordered last week!

I'm Back!

I'm back! I originally had my blog here at Blogger, but moved to Wordpress. I don't have anything against WP, but I think Blogger has a few more "options" and may just be a little more user friendly for me. So "I'm BACK!!!"

So for the next couple of days, my blog is UNDER CONSTRUCTION!