Cupcakes and Cookies Oh My!

Before my sister's graduation last week, I was in search of something "sweet" to give her after the big ceremony that was something different from flowers.  Since I was in the neighborhood I stopped by Sugar Bakery to see what they had.  Plus, I can't resist stopping by to see all of the delicious cupcake flavors that they change on a daily basis.  I definitely came home with a huge bag filled with treats after my visit. 

Besides the celebratory cookies for my sister, I also came home with four cupcakes for my husband: chocolate & peanut butter, chocolate mint, boston cream, and banana.  Ok, I tasted one or two to make sure they were good.  Really.

Week In Pictures 54.0

1  Since Happy got groomed last week, I forgot how much she loves wearing clothes.  Yes, she loves to wear clothes and gets very excited about it.  I started posted her "outfits of the day" on Instagram almost every day.  Yes, I'm one of those people.

2  I love love love my new coral blouse from Cinderella's Attic.  The color definitely puts me in a good mood early in the day.

3 My new glasses arrived from Firmoo, you guys.  I am so thrilled that I picked well.  I think I'm getting good at ordering prescription glasses online that I might just order another.  HAH!  So what if I have four pairs of glasses right now?

4  I read about the invasion of the enormous snails in Texas.  All I kept thinking is "what the heck is going on?".  The 17 year cicadas are coming to the northeast and then there's huge snails in Texas?!  

5  Went to a bakery and I was definitely feeling this statement - keep calm and eat a cupcake.  I was having one of "those days".

6 & 7  Sneak peak of a few projects that I have on deck for an upcoming shindig.  I will just say that it is a Pinterest dream come true.

8 & 9  This past weekend my younger sister graduated nursing school.  I had a big sister moment, and I couldn't be more proud to see my sibling accomplish her goal after sixteen months (straight) of hard work and dedication.  Great job Marie!  You're an inspiration!

How was your week?

Thrift Tour: All Mixed Up

Last weekend I had the pleasure of having back to back meet ups with Lydia and Megan. We've found that last minute planning always works for us for whatever reason. We ended up at our favorite place to go for great deals, Coco's of Madison. Since it was closing it's doors, everything was $5.00. Yes, you read right.  How in our right minds could we pass that up? We made sure to get there right when the doors opened to make sure that we beat the crowds and to get first dibs on some affordable designer pieces. After trying on a leather/tulle Dolce & Gabbana skirt that sadly had a broken zipper, among other items I was scrambling desperately to find SOMETHING!! I walked around several times, until I ended up taking home a pair of taupe slingback Seychelle's platform sandals. Phew! I was having one of those days where  I would've hated to go home empty handed.  Even though the store was closing, we can still visit their sister store Coco's on the Green.

Lydia then led our group to a new to us store called Cinderella's Attic. It will definitely be one of our places to hit when we get together, I can tell. They had a great selection of clothing and some surprising clearance items that were sadly not any of our shoe sizes. I was very content with not purchasing anything after trying on several things, when I found the most perfect orange/coral button down blouse. Why is it that I find things just when I'm about to leave?

Megan checking out what's good for lunch.

Megan and Lydia making sure the photos are just right.

We then headed to the next town over in Guilford for lunch. Of course a day with these gals is not complete without outfit photos.  These were all taken by our lovely photographer, Lydia.

top: tjmaxx / cardigan: merona / jeans: f21 / shoes: nordstrom rack

bracelets: alex & ani / rings: peter indorf / midi ring: urban outfitters

  Our last stop was supposed to be TJMaxx. For whatever reason Megan and I ended up at a different location than Lydia, at least four towns apart so we had to cut our meet up short. That's ok though, because I'm sure that the next time we do one of our meet ups slash budget friendly shopping tours we will be more planful...right? Maybe? Oh heck, who am I kidding.

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