flowers, drives, candy, and nail polish

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new vases on our coffee table, filled with red carnations

This weekend was truly the perfect combination of relaxation and productivity. I’ve come to terms with the fact that as I’m getting older I’m so much less inclined to want to stay out all night long. I honestly don’t know the last time I went out and stayed out very late. I’m more than content going to a great dinner with a fabulous group of people, drinking some delicious wine, and going home after and curling up in bed to wake up the next morning energized and ready to be productive. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m getting older (I mean I’m only 27, I don’t think I’m THAT old) or because I’m so amped up about work-related projects lately that it doesn’t bother me to wake up bright and early on a weekend morning to start working. Whatever the case may be, I can’t complain. This past weekend was perfect and I hope you had a great weekend, as well.

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a beautiful sculpture in Matthew’s grandparent’s backyard, in the perfect shade of orange

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I could go on a long drive any day of the week, especially with such beautiful scenery

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Red, black, and white party decor at Matthew and my joint birthday party a couple weeks ago

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To this joint birthday party I wore a bold blue and black blouse, colorful bangles, a black bag, and gold and purple nail polish

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few things make me happier than a fabulous nail polish selection at the nail salon (this selection is at Isle Pedi Spa)

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19 Comments

  1. amy wrote:

    Loving the arm candy picture!

    xx Amy
    Leopard and Lillies

    Posted 2.4.13 Reply
  2. Rachel wrote:

    I don’t enjoy staying out all night either- it’s definitely an “after college” type of thing! Is it bad I want all those nail polishes? ha

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  3. ashley wrote:

    Great nail polish selection! Love your colorful bracelets.

    xo Ashley
    http://www.ashnfashn.com

    Posted 2.4.13 Reply
  4. alison wrote:

    What great photos! Nail polish makes me happy too!

    Posted 2.4.13 Reply
  5. Alyssa wrote:

    Ah–I want every one of those polishes! And I totally know what you mean about late nights being a thing of the past. I went out for a friend’s birthday this weekend and was ready to leave by 11pm. I guess I just can’t hang anymore!

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  6. Corbynn wrote:

    Love the nail polish! It looks like you had a great weekend.

    Corbynn
    thesistersinthecity.com

    Posted 2.4.13 Reply
  7. Natalie wrote:

    love the bracelets! so cute! http://www.fashionifancy.com

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  8. Rachel wrote:

    Wow… look at that nail polish selection! I would be there for hours just trying to choose! Love your bracelets and your decor with the flowers 🙂

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  9. Kristina wrote:

    I’m usually with you, I’d rather go to bed at a decent time than stay out all night. Except apparently for this past weekend. Now on Monday I’m paying the price for staying out too late 😉 That orange statue is so cool!

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets

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  10. I couldn’t have said it better myself! It seems like this year, an invisible switch clicked on and staying out late is super unappealing. That’s not to say that on occasion we won’t be out until the wee hours of the morning with friends, but it’s definitely not something that we do every weekend. I love the feeling of waking up rested and ready to tackle the world on the weekend! Especially when the sun is shining and you feel like you could concur the world! Happy to hear you had a lovely weekend, all your photos are beautiful and I would never have been able to decide on a nail polish color!

    xo jen

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  11. Olivia wrote:

    I wish I had all of those nail polishes in my collection! Great pictures love!

    xo Olivia
    This Looks Good On You

    Posted 2.4.13 Reply
  12. Jenn wrote:

    WHOA! What a huge color selection!
    Jenn
    With Luck

    Posted 2.4.13 Reply
  13. deanna wrote:

    So old fashioned, I still love my “French” manicure. But I do wear 15 or more assorted silver bangles on my arm
    !!!
    Hugs, Auntie Deanna

    Posted 2.4.13 Reply
  14. Miranda wrote:

    I hate staying out as late because the hangover gets worse with age 😉 Haha!

    XX,
    Miranda

    Posted 2.4.13 Reply
  15. Gina wrote:

    These are great pictures!

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  16. Courtney wrote:

    Gorgeous photos!

    xo, Courtney
    girlavantgarde.com

    Posted 2.5.13 Reply
  17. Couln’t agree more! I orefer going to bed at a decent time too! Otherwise the following day I just stay in the sofa spending my time without doing anything! Xoxo

    Posted 2.5.13 Reply
  18. Jessica wrote:

    What fun pictures! I love seeing the peek of your fab Miu Miu bag!
    xx

    Here&Now
    Enter My MsDressy Giveaway

    Posted 2.5.13 Reply
  19. Anngelik wrote:

    I love all the bracelets and all the nail polish are incredible!

    -Vogue&Heels
    vogueandheels.wordpress.com

    Posted 2.5.13 Reply