Happy Doppelgänger Friday

Okay so I cannot be the only one watching the Olympics and wondering when the girl from The Notebook (Rachel McAdams) learned to skate? I swear I kept thinking it was a modern day remake of Ice Castles (which sadly already happened to lackluster reviews) or The Cutting Edge.

I get that there are oodles of celebrity doppelgängers but c'mon people, these girls look IDENTICAL. Can I get an amen?

Left: U.S. Olympic Figure Skater, Ashley Wagner // Right: Rachel McAdams

Happy Friday!

Petite Bebe

The title speaks for itself (in French) and has it's origins (in my mind) from The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, in which they refer to loved ones as such. In this case, however, it really is about a sweet precious little one who I cannot wait to meet, but will for the sake of his health.

{Me, Em, and Mom on Saturday}

This weekend made it feel really real, as if Em's growing bebe bump (in all its precious goodness) didn't. On Friday night, her fabulous work friends from Le Bonheur threw her a shower, and on Saturday a few of her friends (myself included) threw her another one. Needless to say we're all feeling pretty loved, Ben, Emily, and Bebe T, especially. 

{The hostesses: me, Shannon, Courtney, Em, Kelley, Danielle, and Lauren}

Along with my hostessing duties (thankfully I had five awesome ladies to share it with), I got to go home with Em and mom after the showers to help unload the "loot" and attempt to organize the mass quantities of petite items to their designated cubby. I will say, I'm not a cleaner, and this type of organizing was the most fun ever. I found myself asking for more things to help with (Em, you better take advantage of this). 

{Me, Em, and Ash}

{refueling between shower and unloading/organizing loot = giant coke zero}

Here's a look at some of the progress in said nursery. As some of you know, Emily and Ben did find out they're having a boy, but are keeping the name a secret from everyone (family included) until the little nugget is born. 

{in progress closet}

They do, however, already have a name and have been surprisingly great at keeping it a secret while still monogramming everything they can (he'll have a block wooden monogram above his bed, his "coming home from the hospital outfit" is already sporting his moniker, as well as other items like his church bag and Easter outfit). Funny thing is, we don't get to see the monogram until he's born either. No hints. No nothing. Emily will show us the items and cover up the letters with her hand or various other means. It's quite cute. 

{in progress nursery}

Whatever his name is, I cannot wait to meet him. If he comes on his due date, we have T-minus 56 days. And many more experiences like the photo below as a new auntie.

A few gifts got shoved in my purse to make room for larger ones in the car Saturday, and while reaching for my keys after church Sunday, I found this little surprise waiting for me. He's not even born yet, and this is happening. And I love it.

Shine Bright, Shine Far

...don't be shy, be a star!

Eve

They're baaaaaaccccckkkkkk! I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself. But, yes, they really are back, according to Tyra Banks, herself.

Before LiLo had plastic surgery, tattoos, or a mug shot, Disney movies included the likes of a wholesome, young ginger named Lindsay, and all was well with the world. For everyone who secretly wished their Barbie (er, Eve doll) would come to life, too, get excited.

This gives me hope. Happy Tuesday, everyone. 

Deck the Halls

 

This is how I like to imagine I look as I decorate... the reality is me in sweats and a top knot covered in ornament glitter and garland watching Christmas classics and dragging boxes down our pull-down attic stairs. Either way, I'll take it. It's decorating time, folks!

In honor of tomorrow's festivities (hanging tinsel on anything that stands still long enough), I painted my nails bright Christmas red. The jolly color is technically Essie's "Really Red," but hey, who am I to get caught up in technicalities. They'll no doubt be chipped and broken after lugging boxes and stringing lights outside, but I couldn't be more excited. 

In normal tradition, my family decks our halls the Saturday after Thanksgiving, but since Thanksgiving is late this year... we wanted ample time to enjoy the trimmings and trappings before 2014 forces us to take them down. 

This year, I even have two houses to decorate! My family's house, which Lulu and I try to make the North Pole, and JT's house, which will be just enough to make neighborhood kids not think he's a  Scrooge (he's been very generous and allowed me to do as I please, but I'm trying to limit myself to areas of the house including the mantle, a tree, and the front porch). I cannot wait. I'll share the finished product with y'all soon!

Is it tomorrow yet?!

Happy Friday

You made it; it's finally the weekend. I'm ready to sleep in and.. oh wait-- we're providing food for the Ole Miss tailgate tomorrow. Welp, I guess I'll sleep next weekend...?

Things that made me happy this week (besides my birthday festivities/surprises and all the well wishes):

 

{this banner over Beale St.}

I get that everyone's excited about the Justin Timberlake concert on Monday (me included!), but there was something super hilarious to me about pretending it was up for JT. I couldn't stop laughing. JT, on the other hand, didn't find it as amusing. 

I'm also excited for this movie. Don't judge me. Anyone have a bambino I can borrow to pretend I'm seeing it for them?

Then there's also Thanksgiving yumminess and Christmas decorations to look forward to... it's been a good week.

TGIF

Thank. Goodness. I'm. Fabulous.

[a quote from the oh so swanky Emily Dees-Boulden]

For me, though, it simply means THANK GOD it's [finally] Friday. Runnin' on empty over here these days. 

This is what I'm currently doing:

 

This is what I wish I was doing:

 

 [watching any of these]

 [laying in my PJs shopping online]

 

[decorating for Christmas]

 

[at any of these places]

Is it 5 o'clock yet...?

Beautiful Creatures

I've never been much to jump of a movie fad (while I am, however, addicted to television fads. ahem, PLL). I pride myself on escaping the hype behind Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Twilight, and zombie shows, but I'm afraid I've been Claimed. Let me explain myself.

As an unashamed lover of movie previews, I found myself transfixed by the trailers for Beautiful Creatures. I know nothing about the books or storyline, but think I'm gonna be jumping on the claimed train, I eagerly anticipate finding out whether Lena will be claimed for the dark or the light (I not-so-secrtely love things about both sides).

For your viewing pleasure....

Double Take?

In lieu of the Liz and Dick movie on Lifetime Sunday, I wanted to see what y'all thought about other biopic portrayals. Since I'm relatively certain I'm the only one on the face of the planet that even mildly enjoyed LiLo as Liz, I'm quite sure that I'll love these biopics. As a celeb/history junkie, it's the perfect pairing for me.

{Naomi Watts as Princess Diana}

What do ya think?