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Date night in DSM
Fully recovered update: This weekend was filled with family, forts and a whole lot of Abu Nazir. Yep, I spent most of Sunday laying on the couch under the covers following the twists and turns of Homeland. I highly recommend … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Friends, Gifts, Local Spots
Tagged fort, gold, golden birthday, Homeland, jazz records, musical, The Book of Mormon
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Fully recovered
The bug update: After a few long days, many aches and pains and a bottle or three of Gatorade, I am on the other side of the flu and feeling a whole lot better. After disinfecting the entire second floor … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Shopping
Tagged Ballad Design, Claeys, Game of Thrones, Homeland, lemon drops, Martha Stewart Living, Michaels, twine
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The bug
Three day weekend update: This past weekend was extra long and filled with lots of fun moments… [Sid’s first trip to Bass Pro] [a relaxing moment] [playing in the snow] [celebrated Marcus’ birthday] And then one not-so-fun moment: on my … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Family
Tagged Bass Pro, birthday cake, Django, german shorthaired pointer, Karl, Starbucks
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Three day weekend
What the HoQ update: As I type this I could not be happier that it is Friday and that this work week is officially over. Post-holiday craziness is at an all-time high right now, and I just really needed it to … Continue reading
What the HoQ
Red, red twine update: I unexpectedly received a text from my sis Morgan yesterday, asking me if I wanted to attend the Smart Talk session tonight. Knowing that I didn’t really have anything going on, I replied “I’m in!” Little … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Restaurants
Tagged Civic Center of Des Moines, eden, FourSquare, HoQ, Luna Bistro, Smart Talk
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Red, red twine
In stitches update: According to VOGUE Daily, the monogram is having a moment. Well duh, I could have told you that! Guess that means my new hobby is ‘on trend.’ Check out what I picked up from Marshall’s to embroider … Continue reading
In stitches
Upstairs and downstairs update: While out and about looking for Big Night favors this weekend, I ended up at one of my favorite local craft stores – Hobby Lobby. My mom and I spent close to two hours walking up … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Baby, Family, Gifts
Tagged chicken, embroidery, Grandpa Dreiling, monogram, Sunday dinner, tea towels
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Upstairs and downstairs
Something’s fishy update: I plan on using the upcoming weekend to check out a few local spots and see if I can’t secure the Big Night dinner favors. I’m leaning towards the idea of sea salt – scrub for the … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Restaurants, Wedding
Tagged Downton Abbey, Flowers, GIRLS, Golden Globes, Luna Bistro, wedding flowers
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Something’s fishy
Under the sea update: Yep, I didn’t really expand on my last post’s title did I? According to the chefs, the Big Night dinner this year is a little (actually a lotta) fishy. They will be preparing a seafood extravaganza … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Parties
Tagged coral, favors, Invitations, Pearls, The Big Night, under the sea
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Under the sea
Sentimental Sunday dinners update: Don’t you just love when you try out a new recipe and it turns out better than you ever could have imagined? That’s how I felt at exactly 6:57 p.m. last night when I sat down … Continue reading