Simply Loving....

Um...yes please. Swoon.

Price tag: $138 -- no, thank you. But I loooovvveee it. Seersucker...perfect for spring and summer...with jeans, white chinos, white linen skirt, or any color shorts. And in blue and white, it's perfect for my office (we are casual enough for something like that).

Also think this belt is simple, clean, utilitarian....

All from EmersonMade. Check out their adorable flower clutches, too. (I think I've blogged about them before.) After seeing her creations, I secretly want to try to learn how to make fabric flowers. (Well, guess that secret is out.)

I saw Country Strong last weekend and love some of the songs from the soundtrack. Check the one out below called "Timing is Everything."

Maybe I just think his voice is attractive :) But the songs "Chances Are" and "Give In To Me" are also good if you like the one above. (Guess I should mention I've been in a sort of mellow mood this week?)

What have you all been loving lately?

Simply,

MJ

Feelin' It...

(Image from wit + delight)

This quote is so true. Lately I've had the feeling that something exciting is going to happen soon. I don't know when or where, but I imagine it will be when I least expect it. In the meantime, I'm just waiting in anticipation....

Simply,

MJ

Practice Makes Perfect

I've been short on "Overheards" lately, but today you get a doozie.

1: "I heard from R****. She's going to have a girl!"
(some other non-essential conversation here about babies)
2: "Well here's what I see happening. We just had L*****, then it's going to be R****, and then it's going to be you, then back to B****."
1: "Oooh I think B**** might beat me."
2: "I don't know...If you're husband were here I would tease him and tell him he needed to start to practice, but you're never available for practice!"

I didn't hear anything said after this because I was in a fit of silent laughter. The works: red face, tears in my eyes, shaking hysterically. How does one respond to that?

Simply,
MJ

Thoughts for the Day

I think I'm having blogger's block this week, but we'll just go with it....

Shout out to Southern Charm and MIML! I think I took this picture and said "I need a picture for my blog!" In an effort to follow-through, there it is. Plus I just think it is cute of the three of us.

Thought for the day: Have you ever noticed how a single, genuine compliment can make your whole day better? Whether you be on the giving or receiving end of it? Sometimes I think we forget that other people need our vote of confidence, too. I guess that goes along with the random acts of kindness I sometimes babble about -- but try to give someone a compliment this week!

Next thought for the day: Ever noticed how you can say just one thing and your best friends can tell you immediately exactly what you are feeling, why you are feeling that way, and that it's okay? (And then follow through with ranting if need be.) No judgement. No explanation necessary. I really appreciate these friendships in my life :)

Happy Hump Day! Only 2 more work days before the weekend!

Simply,
MJ

Simply Loving....

This big braid with a side pony...

(Image from here)

This Tiffany's ad...

This bible verse....

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 9

But he said to me,

“My grace is sufficient for you,

for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

And the short work week ahead!

I'm having anxiety tonight...not quite sure why...but I haven't felt this anxious in a long time. Hoping it sorts itself out soon! Does anyone else ever get anxiety? How do you get rid of it? It takes me hours to calm down...I've done 2 loads of laundry, ironed every pair of dress pants I own, cleaned up the kitchen, straightened up my room, uploaded pictures to Facebook...anything to keep myself busy and distracted. Does anyone have tips or is it just me that ever gets this way?

Valentine's Day Down South

So Wednesday night I had my eyebrows done, which I desperately needed. My lady, Ashley, has just been waxing out of her house since she went on maternity leave. So I arrived 5 minutes early, knocked, and was greeted by her husband who joked, "Have a seat in our lobby," while motioning to the living room. The room off to the side where her table and supplies are was closed off -- which is secretly a signal for "I'm doing either a bikini or Brazilian right now." After a few minutes Ashley came out, followed a minute later by her client. The client was the definition of cougar or in a mid-life crisis. I could tell by her face she was a little older, but she had on fitted clothes, high-heeled knee-high boots, topped off by platinum blonde hair. The following conversation ensued:

Ashley: (pulling out planner) So how many weeks do we usually go?
Cougar: Usually 4 or 5 weeks.
A: (flipping) Well...4 weeks...that Monday is Valentine's Day. Did you want to come in before that?
(Husband and I exchange knowing glances and kind of snicker.)
C: .....(pausing)...... Nah, after 26 years it all looks the same in the dark.

Amen, sister.

I was about to die trying not to laugh. I couldn't believe she would say that in front of complete strangers -- Ashley, her husband, her 4 year old daughter, mom (or MIL?), and me. One of those, 'Did she really just say that?!?!' moments. It made my day.

(In case you were wondering, she went with Wednesday after V Day.)

Simply,
MJ

Maybe it's just me...

....but NO thank you.


I'm sorry, they may be comfortable, but is that look flattering on anyone? I, for one, look short enough as it is without someone making it look as if I have stubs for legs and a stretched out torso. (It looks a bit like a distorted mirror in a funhouse, don't you agree?) I think I'll pass on this trend.

Simply,
MJ

2011!

I love friends. I love New Years Eve. I love engagement parties. I love new beginnings. I love beautiful dresses -- and the moment when you find one you love so much that you HAVE to have it. (You know, when you think you want glittery, sequined dress that you'll probably never wear again, and then you find a pink/peach gauzy one that you are already planning your next occasion to put on...). I love gold, glittery, razzle-dazzle, Ke$ha pumps. I love bows. And diamond rings on my friends' left hands. Mad Men marathons and cranberry mojitos that will "change you life." And how we always rock the dance floor.

I dislike broken glass. Enough said.

I dislike New Year's Resolutions because I can never keep them. Although in general I want to work on typical goals -- work out more, spend more time with friends and family, stress less, spend more time on me. My one "resolution" is to begin contributing to my 401K.

I dislike insomnia. I have had so much trouble sleeping the past month or two. I don't know what my deal is - anxiety? Not sure. All I know is that I go back to work tomorrow, and I'm already feeling overwhelmed. I. Must. Get. Sleep.

I also dislike goodbyes -- it's so hard to leave home after the holidays, and always makes me a little sad when friends and I have to part ways. I know it's more of a "see you later," but I treasure the moments we get to spend together!

P.S. The engaged BFF from home has picked a beautiful wedding dress out, and narrowed down the selection for bridesmaid dresses! Not to mention our darling engagement party (complete with champagne toast) for my roomie!