i'm alive!

*Preston's surgery was two weeks ago and it went well.

* It hadn't given much thought to the after surgery part..but he's improving more and more each day. Last night, in the same rant, he went off about health care and how Lowe's doesn't have a wedding registry. Pain meds are fun.

*I was on the snowed in diet, then the hospital food diet and last week I was on the southern (soon to be) in-law, home cooked diet. Needless to say the wedding workout hasn't been started.

*Wedding planning is coming along! We have a date!

*I want Oliva Polermo's long bob

Nicole Richie's wedding dress

So..what do you think of dress #1? I think it suits her. Not my cup of tea, but I'm glad she did something unique and true to her personal style.

Have a good weekend :)

is it hot in here??

I must say, this Details shoot of Matthew Morrison is way hotter than the one in Vogue. I thought it couldn't be done!

the bling

I must say, I prefer Kate's over Jessica's.

Can't say I'm a fan of Jessica's.

sources (1,2)

gwyn on glee

I feel bad for semi-bashing Gwyneth last week... I'm sure she's just generating hype for herself..for her movie. The clips of the Singing In the Rain/Umbrella mash-up look awesome!

2010 CMAs critiques from a non viewer

I missed the CMA's last night, and forgot to DVR. So I was only able to catch a few performances on youtube. (Does anyone know what Carrie sang? I can't find hers!)

Love Taylor. Her new CD is her best yet. I know there are haters out there, but how can you hate a young girl with such grace and talent?!

I haven't read any complaints about Gwyneth's performance, but I'm just not buying it. The fake twang (and incessant blinking) aren't convincing me she's the next Carrie Underwood. I'll maybe believe it in the movie...but why is she on the CMAs?? There are so many other, better artists...that are actual country artists. And sorry Gwyn, I'm not sure your LA/NY upbringing qualifies you as "country strong".

And while we're being honest, the only real reason I'm even seeing that movie is because of Tim. :)

What'd ya'll think? Favorite performance of the night? Favorite fashion of the night? Favorite moments? Fill me in!

guess the decorator

So, this person (who is just the cutest thing) didn't become famous due to their design work. But is currently employed designing for a popular show.

I've never seen anything they've done until doing a little google search. Do you think you know who it is?

Bachelor/Bachelorette alum JILLIAN!!

 So what do you think of her stuff?? I love the pops of color and all the wood and natural materials. But overall I think I'm just "whelmed".

See more pictures on the Jillian Harris website

lotsa love

I must've been in a good mood this week. All those endorphins or whatever the happy drugs are from exercise.

celebrities as moms
Spray painting cheap light fixtures. Adding this to my project list.
striped walls without the paint
Spray paint FAQs
loving leather
What Would Emma Pillsbury Wear?? (Loved her bee sweater this week!)
yummy cookies

Fall is my favorite time of year because owls are EVERYWHERE!
owl lamps
vintage owls

If you have a full time football watcher inhabiting your home, beware of this dirty trick :)

Hope you have a good weekend!

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randomness

image via Sweet Simplicity

• Last night I was on the verge of a major freak out as Situation was almost kicked off DWTS. Instead of  Bristol or Cho. I know he's ridiculous, and Jersey Shore's terrible for society (and my brain), but they make me laugh and I enjoy the drunken debauchery. Especially when chicken tits end up in their hot tub and the guys start tossing them around like beach balls. (I'm not the only one who enjoys him!)
• I am not a "design blogger". It sucks that all these design bloggers (and many more) were invited to attend the Nate Show and no appreciation was shown. Not even recognition. I think he's really done it now...Nate has no idea the power of bloggers on twitter/facebook/blogs! I haven't seen the Nate show. Once I heard it started and sucked, I chose not to waste precious DVR space.
• Glee was UH-MAZE-ING last night. Next week looks to be better!
• Another game day cook out this Saturday! Looking forward to smoked ribs. I have yet to decide on sides or desert...post to come later. Is it too soon to make fall themed deserts? It still doesn't feel like fall.
• Finally ate at Big Truck Tacos Monday night. (We have a hard time sticking to the menu) It wasn't bad! And cheap for sure.
• I wish someone would throw me an owl themed birthday party :)
• I will not be watching The Bachelor if they bring this guy back. And I mean it this time!
• Somehow I deleted all my wedding blogs. Can you suggest any good ones?

• Christine and I are actually going to do the C25K thing. Meaning, I've downloaded the app and made the playlist...tonight I need to double check my workout wardrobe. Start date TBD.

What's on the playlist you ask?! Well..

Happy hump day!

gleeked out

In the spirit of Glee's premiere, I wish I could pull off red lipstick as beautifully as Diane Argon.

photographed by Paola Kudacki

see all photos here

that's hot

I'm not a Mad Men lover, yet. (It's currently in our Netflix queue...if we can ever make it through freakin' Lost.)

But the dreamy Jon Hamm and stunning ladies of the cast are makin' me itch to see what this show is all about.

The most recent Rolling Stone cover is steamy hot.

This may be a lame comparison, but Christina Hendrix dress reminds me Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge. Am I wrong?

L&L's posted more pics from the shoot here.

my emmy faves

In case you were wondering, or didn't get enough of the Emmy chatter yesterday, I think Claire Danes and Jennifer Carpenter looked amazing.

girl crush

I'm not sure if I'll be rushing to theaters to catch "The Other Guys" but I do adore Eva Mendes. She seems to be the ultimate guy's girl but she's still stunning all gussied up.

 

sources (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

friday faves

Yes- it's Monday. You haven't lost it...I had quite the weekend and many faves from last week, so I didn't have the time over the last 3 days to gather them up in a post. Let's get started.

Favorite Topic of the Week

Books were the thing to posts about last week.  Lavender & Lillies posted twice! Her summer reading list update and her late summer reading list. I love that she reads more than me!
Some books I stole from her list:
-Marcus of Umbria
I can't wait to read this story about a dog. The title reminds me of Um from Umbridge..name that movie :)
-5th Avenue 5 AM
All about filming breakfast at Tiffanys. Many bloggers have recommended this one.
-Mennonite in a Little Black Dress
Another one that has been all the buzz this summer.
-Spooky Little Girl
-The Summer We Read Gatsby
-Orange is the New Black
Caitlin at Sacramento Street also posted her summer reading list. I'm glad I've already read The Help, because people are still talking about it and I hate being out of the loop!Her mom loved it also. Caitlin and I had a few of the same books on our lists, including:
-The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
-My Horizontal Life
Probably not appropriate to take on Preston's family beach trip in August, but I'm hoping to get to this light read sometime soon.

Favorite Celeb Look

I am 80% Team Jill, but Bethenny has looked great post baby Bryn. And I've really enjoyed Bethenny Getting Married. (Bless her sweet,patient husband for putting up with her crazy, neurotic, PREGNANT self!)

The Look 4 Less posted a less expensive Bethenny dress look alike.

Favorite Room

The office of Erica from Urban Grace Interiors

Favorite New App

ShakeIt Photo App was so kindly shared by Kay at Apartment 412 and I'm obsessed. I'm cheap and got the free one that only has one effect but I may splurge the $.99 because I love it that much. I've been shakin' it on all my puppy pics.

Hope you had a good weekend! Pics from Saturday night's wedding coming soon :)