Birthday Wish List

Well, my 2? birthday is next week and I have been mentally compiling a list of gifts for myself. If only I could find a job where I could buy presents for people all day long - I would love it! Some of the items on this list are realistic, some not.... See if you can distinguish between the two!











You know how I feel about monograms! How can I celebrate my 2? birthday without at least one monogrammed item? I couldn't possibly!










Crumbs Bake Shop delivers cupcakes! You can choose a pack of six different cupcakes! My personal choices.... Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Raspberry Swirl, Red Velvet, Vanilla Sprinkle, Hostess, and Pistachio. What a wonderful birthday treat!













Hmmm....this belongs on my fantasy birthday list but I just had to share it. Isn't it lovely?

















I need this dress for the summer baby showers I am attending! Why not ask for it for my birthday???











This one also belongs on the fantasy list.....


















I love a summer tunic! This one would look fab with my white capris!













A fully paid-for trip to Nantucket....for a month. Again, the fantasy list....


















I love getting flowers and peonies are one of my favorites!















When in doubt, this always works..... :)

Reality TV is my new boyfriend.

Ugh. I'm out. Call me naive but I was really hoping the "big announcement" from Jon & Kate was that they were stopping the show to focus on their marriage and their family. Unfortunately, I was very wrong.

I have been an avid watcher of Jon & Kate Plus 8 for a long time but I refuse to watch a family go through this. I think the children are adorable but I do not want to watch them as they experience the break-up of their parents' marriage. It is just too depressing. The Real Housewives of NJ is much more uplifting. ;)

Speaking of The Real Housewives, did you watch it last night?! Honestly, I was a little underwhelmed. After the table-flipping finale, I was expecting things to get crazy! However, Thursday's Part II looks really entertaining, especially when Caroline refers to Danielle as "garbage".

A couple things.....I love Jacqueline and was very happy to hear that she gave birth to a healthy baby boy BUT did anyone think her lips looked huge and ridiculous?! She had her lips injected during Danielle's botox party but it looks like she's been going overboard with the collagen. She's so pretty - why would she do that? A side note: do you think she uses a bump-it? Her pony tails are fab and always have that bumped look....

No surprise here - Danielle really annoyed me last night. She is so phony and, as Teresa said, she's all drama, drama, drama! It really irritated me that she started to cry when they rehashed the gay slur. Talk about overreacting! She also appeared to get emotional when Caroline discussed their family's ties to the mafia. Puh-lease!

Can't wait for Thursday's show!

Mini Rant

Ok, before I leave on my mini-vacation, I have a mini rant. I went to Banana Republic today to return a shirt I found while cleaning out my closet. I bought it about 6 weeks ago and when I went to return it, the sales girl said she could not do it. Why? Because Banana Republic and Gap now both have 30 day return policies! Now, I think 30 days is a little silly. I think 60 is more reasonable. So, I was surprised but calm. I asked if I could simply get a store credit. No! It is 30 days or nothing!!! This is REALLY irritating to me! Grrrrrr.....

Weekend Wardrobe

I am going away this weekend to a little town just south of the Hamptons. I have never been so I am very excited! Unfortunately, it is looking like it is going to be a little on the rainy and cool side but I am optimistic that we will get some beach time and time to shop! Of course, I am dying to see Ina Garten's former shop and will hopefully also make it here. Maybe I'll even see a Real Housewife of NYC. Anyway, here is a sampling of my weekend wardrobe.....

Untitled by BDority81 featuring Old Navy

Enjoy your weekend!

The Real Housewives of NJ Finale.....

.....did not disappoint.

Wow.

Here are my ten observations:

1. The front doors at Teresa's new house are the tackiest, gaudiest front doors I have ever seen. Her whole house is pretty ridiculous. Dina was right - her living room looks like a banquet hall.

2. Caroline's husband Albert's best friend, Bernie, is a shady character. I thought his name sounded familiar....

3. Caroline has always seemed very mafia to me. I can easily picture her being the head of a "family". This article proves that perhaps it's just in her blood....

4. I was SHOCKED by Jacqueline. I cannot believe she stood up against THE family!

5. I have to admit - call me naive - I was surprised that Dina was actually so involved in the release of the book. She kept denying she had anything to do with it and I was actually starting to believe her. I was blinded by the fact that I was really starting to like Dina. Now, not as much.... She clearly lied repeatedly to Danielle. She should have just taken the wrap and said 1. Yes, I told people about the book, 2. I do not like you, Danielle and we will never be friends, 3. I did it in retaliation for rumors you spread about me. Done. Just be honest! Who cares?

6. What were the alleged rumors Danielle spread about Dina? Did they ever discuss that in detail?

7. I was happy that Teresa sent her children out of the room for the fight. Imagine if they had been there to witness their mother's behavior? Good lord.

8. Clearly, Teresa is very insecure about her own intelligence since that is what prompted her to start table tossing followed by a string of expletives. My thoughts on this? When someone gets that defensive about an insinuation that they're stupid, that usually means that they are.

9. The person I liked best at the end of this episode was Jacqueline's husband, Chris. He interceded and made some valid points - they were all acting like fools. So true, but it made for great television.

10. I can't wait for the reunion special!

Baby Names!

One of my BFFs is having a baby boy in October and she has asked for the help of me and all of my preppy blogging friends. She has already settled on an adorable name, James McGee Horton IV, but is unsure about what the baby's everyday name should be....

Mac?
James?
McGee?

What do you think? Any other suggestions? Let me know - we want your feedback!

Bliss....

Just wanted to share a picture of my cozy and beautiful bed!


Ok, that's a lie. This is not my real bed as much as it is my fantasy bed. The only thing it needs is a lovely monogrammed pillow! It will be mine - oh, yes - it will be mine.