Chicago

I went to Chicago this past weekend to see some of my friends. Several of my sorority sisters and my best friend from high school all live in Chicago. It was such a great weekend filled with shopping, good food, and fun times with my friends.

I saw a lot of sequins, lace, brocades and of course peplums! I love it! Great inspiration. 

I went fabric shopping as well and I loved it! I'll dedicate a whole post to that soon. 

Amazing food! Had a fabulous brunch and then my friend Katye and her husband Sean had us all over for dinner on Saturday. They had several types of savory pizza's including the fruit pizza above. 

Happy Happy Day!!

I had a fabulous birthday weekend! It all started on Friday with a surprise Mani/Pedi from Dan and then ended today with the purchase of my new Serger! Woohoo! I spent the weekend with friends and family basically eating, drinking and celebrating the great day I was born. In addition to my nails, I also got some new clothes (from myself), gift certificate, makeup, cool pillowcases, cookie cutters and money to buy my Serger sewing machine.

As you know I have been wanting this machine for some time! I'm thrilled to finally have it in my possession! You should have seen the grin I wore carrying it out of the store today. :-) I'm so happy with it and myself (I'm looking really fab in my new clothes, nails and makeup).

Thanks to everyone who helped me celebrate! It couldn't have been more perfect.  I have the best family and friends.

New machine! 

Purse, shoe, and dress cookie cutters! So cute!

Pillow cases in case we forget. 

Friends!