HAPPY FRIDAY!

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TGIF!  This week went by pretty quick; even with a hectic work week.  With the Fall weather in the air, I'm pretty bummed the days are getting shorter and shorter and we are losing the daylight earlier.  I leave work pretty early in the morning (it's dark out) so, having to come home in the dark is not very cheerful. 

Any plans for the weekend?  I'm on the hunt for a dress to attend a Gala next week.  And, me and Mr. D. might be doing a little car shopping.  Our cars are pretty old and my car is rear wheel drive only.  And if this winter is any indication of last winter, I am definitely going to need an all wheel drive car or suv.

Wishing everyone a fab-u-lous weekend!

Here are some snapshots from this week, from my instagram (@joann3373).

Enjoying my mornings with a cup of joe and my magazine

Setting up our porch for Halloween/Thanksgiving

Cornstalks up!  More decorating to come

My crow in action (lol)!

Received my copy of Elements of Style by Erin Gates (via Amazon). Yay!

My Look on blog, Wardrobe Wednesday

Loving the free sample Aveda offers when you purchase online. Tried the Invati line and love it!

My black and white look (blouse and pants from Express);
with Chanel pumps (so comfortable); bag and perfume

 

So lucky to have attended the book signing of Erin Gates @ Elements of Style. 
Erin and her charming husband, Andrew are such nice people!
Aren't they an attractive couple?

Me and the lovely Erin Gates

Such a fun event!  How can you not love these two (even though they tower over me - lol)

Loving my signed copy of Elements of Style.  Halfway through the book. 
Stay tuned for my review.

xo,

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Happy Friday peeps!  I had a short work week since being on vacation but it has been packed with catching up, meetings, appointments and projects.

Looking forward to another weekend.  Lots to do at home with an upcoming ladies luncheon/gathering I'm planning for the following weekend. And, Mr. D is working on a couple of projects for my home office.

Have a great weekend everyone!

To end the work week, here are some of my snapshots on instagram (@joann3373).

For some reason, this reminds me of the Karate Kid (lol)

Miss this already

Wave brought me down and dragged me in the sand (ouch)!

My handsome brother

Rooftop dinner in Rehoboth

West Elm dinnerware

 

Vintage pink and white porcelain box from my sister. 
Paired with my brass leaf catchall recently purchased while in Rehoboth

xo,

HAPPY FRIDAY!

My weekend has begun!  So excited to be taking a min vaca to spend some sisterly and brotherly love with my siblings.  Heading South to find my spot in the sand; beach bumming it all the way this weekend!

Signing off for a few days for much needed relaxation. To end the work week, here are some of my snapshots on instagram (@joann3373).

From Monday's post, Inspiration Color of the Week:  Periwinkle

Loving Martha's book!

Words of wisdom from, none other than a fortune cookie (lol)!

My picks for home accessories from Waiting on Martha shop

 

Architecture from Grand Central Terminal

 

Took this snapshot as I was leaving the Grand Central Apple store in the early am. 
 It's amazing . . . if you just stop and watch what's going around you. 

Have a great weekend everyone!

xo,

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Happy Friday lovelies!  A new month is upon us.  I don't know about you, but I am so relieved to have made it through another work week.  I'm already anticipating what my week is going to be like next week . . . BUSY.  Work schedule is full but looking forward to my mini vacation at the end of the week; spending time with my siblings.

Wishing everyone an enjoyable weekend!

To end the work week, here are some of my snapshots on instagram (@joann3373).

Check out this cheese plate and cover from Pottery Barn.  I call it the "The Big Cheese"

Capturing a shot of the Empire State during my morning walk to work (NYC). 
And, what a beautiful, clear crisp morning it was.

Weekly blooms set up on my desk at work. 

Inspiration Color of the Week:  Powder Blue  

 This is what one night traveling home looked liked.  An hour long wait at the Port Authority, followed by a bus with no air conditioning.  Didn't even realized NJ Transit Bus had a hatch.

 Took some snapshots of these charming animal inspired plates from Anthropologie. 

Some lace looks I pulled together that caught my eye

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Another productive work week and so happy it's Friday.  Looking forward to enjoying another weekend and spending some time outdoors (predicting nice weather in Jersey).

Mr. D and I will be finishing work on a couple of house projects that we'll share with you next week.

To end the work week, here are some of my snapshots on instagram (@joann3373).

Bistro chair with marble and steel dining table - Crate and Barrel

Morning fruit (peach, banana, mango) smoothie with coconut milk and chia seeds

Favorite snack, multigrain pita crackers, Persian cucumbers and hummus (Trader Joes)

Sunday weekly flower run - pale yellow roses and alstroemeria bunch - Trader Joes/New Jersey

Home project:  Mr. D re-staining our back porch steps

Flower display at work (pink roses with alstroemeria bunch from Trader Joes/New Jersey

Displaying my vintage gold bangles

Morning walk to work through Times Square.  Hey . . . Good Morning America!

Have a great weekend!

xo,