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05 April 2011
how about a pretty giveaway?
Do you remember this headband of yore that I made one snowy afternoon while I was supposed to be organizing and purging my fabric stash?
Well, I've made a dozen different ones since then, but this color combination is still my favorite. And so I took some time away from my bad reality TV watching self, to make a duplicate one to give away to one of you! Yes you. Because you're all lovely and I have a blog crush on at least twelve of you and counting :)
So, to enter for a chance to win this navy, grey and mustard rosette headband please leave a comment for each item below that you complete (note: must have valid email address to enter!):
1. tell me, if you could pick any three colors for a rosette headband, what would you pick?
2. follow www.busygirlblog.com via a method of your choosing!
3. follow me on twitter, leave your handle in the comment (I'm @busygirlnicole)
4. blog or tweet about this giveaway!
Winner to be picked and announced at 12pm EST on Friday, April 6th! Hurry and enter :) Also, while I have you here, check out my blog crush Sarah's travel photography giveaway!
the power of a lady.
Originally posted at Enjoy Yourself
One night President Obama and his wife Michelle decided to do something out of routine and go for a casual dinner at a restaurant that wasn’t too luxurious. When they were seated, the owner of the restaurant asked the president’s secret service if he could please speak to the First Lady in private. They obliged and Michelle had a conversation with the owner. Following this conversation President Obama asked Michelle, “Why was he so interested in talking to you.” She mentioned that in her teenage years, he had been madly in love with her. President Obama then said, “So if you had married him, you would now be the owner of this lovely restaurant,” to which Michelle responded, “No. If I had married him, he would now be the President.”
04 April 2011
the little tow motor that could.
I'm refusing to believe that spring isn't here yet. It's April, isn't that close enough? Why the forty degree weather and hushed talk of snow flurries? I just can't take the cold and cloudy anymore, I need thoughts of summer to be here.
We're one step closer though. On Saturday, we put Adam's parent's boat in the water. And luckily, Adam and I got to experience the whole thing for the first time. Walking up and down the marina full of looming tarped figures. Every few there would be one that was free of the tarp, getting painted and ready for a summer on the lake.
And of course, their boat was prepped and ready to be the first one in.
And finally it was time. The marina staff carefully placed the boat on the trailer that was to be pulled by this mighty little tow motor.
Apparently this little guy has more strength than it appears, considering he pulled a 14,000lb boat around with ease. So off we went down the street over to the sling. And the best part? We got to ride on the boat! I can't even begin to tell you how weird it is to be riding a boat down a street. Here's my semi-interview of Adam on the boat, since a full video of just the boat moving seems a bit dull. We apparently get excited over the little things.
And finally they backed the boat into the loading area, attaching two slings under the hull of the boat, lifting it into the air. And then the two slings are moved backwards over the water, and lowered until the boat floats in the water. Again, being suspended midair in a boat? Weird feeling. Kind of reminded me of when they used the slings to get the whale back in the ocean in Free Willy. At this point Adam was probably annoyed with me because I asked eight gazillion questions about this entire process, including about six regarding whales and boat slings. I'm very fun to be around on a cold, blustery morning.
A quick engine check and off we went for a quick ride around the freezing, choppy lake. So cold, but so worth it (note: obnoxiously red nose)
I can't wait for summer.
03 April 2011
01 April 2011
pampering and practice.
The best part of every wedding? The day before. What can I say, I'm a sucker for a good mani/pedi.
After a quick and productive rehearsal at Windows on the River we headed a few streets over for my other favorite pastime: great food with good friends. Megan and Chris held their rehearsal dinner at Mallorca in downtown Cleveland. The food was amazing - a blend of Spanish and Portuguese influence. And the sheer amount of food that was served was unbelievable, you would have thought we were feeding a small army.
After a wonderful meal, we retired to the 1890 Lounge for some drinks with friends, before I ushered Megan off to bed for a good night sleep.
In the morning we were greeted with room service for breakfast including a much needed pot of coffee. And then off to hair and makeup we went at the Ladies and Gentlemen Salonin Beachwood.
The junior bridesmaid, too cute!
I cannot get over her stylist's face in the photo, she was adorable!
31 March 2011
my new baby, uh, camera bag.
Okay, so not a baby. More like a purse. Or a camera bag. Or both. It's a hybrid and it's fabulous!
While I love my SlingShot 202 AW, it definitely isn't an everyday camera bag. Actually it kind of screams 'I have an expensive camera and lots of stuff in here'. Which is not what I want people to know when I'm out and about. So sadly, my camera stays at home for most of our adventures, which definitely does not sit well with me.
But I did it. I finally saved up to buy a Jo Totes bag. And even though I debated a bit between the Epiphanie Clover and the Jo Totes Rose, I had to go back to my original love, the Rose.
So meet, the newest member of my purse collection - my Jo Totes Rose camera bag in Pewter!
LOVE. Absolutely love. And it wasn't outrageously expensive - only $102 total with the cost/tax/shipping.
So let's talk more about this beaut, shall we?
First of all, it's huge, but not all that bulky - see? I can easily haul it around.
It easily fits a DSLR, external flash and another lens, but I usually just have my camera and external flash with me, so there's room for other items such as my wallet, notebook, etc. It's made of water-resistant faux leather that has a vintage feel. And it comes in nine different colors- but I went with the pewter grey since it would basically go with anything I wear. Maybe my next bag will be colorful? (My husband is shaking his head at me as he reads this). There are five adjustable 1/2 inch foam pads that you can move around to suit your needs. And the entire bag is lined with foam for safe storage. It even comes with a matching crossbody strap!
And did I mention the dog loves it too? He's either impressed that he's the same size or jealous that I'm taking photos of the bag instead of him because he wouldn't move away.
So there's my new love. I toted it around this entire weekend at my brother's wedding and was thrilled to have my camera with me to capture the rehearsal dinner and our pampering appointments.
Want to read about a few other bags I considered? Hop on over here!
29 March 2011
#megapher11
I am utterly exhausted. It's Tuesday and I can barely keep my eyes open. But it's worth it, since the cause was an absolutely wonderful weekend with family and friends...oh and my bestest/NOW SIL and brother getting married!
You know your wedding is a big deal when you have your own hashtag on twitter.
But enough words, here's some sneak peek photos courtesy of my aunt until we get the professional shots from Cavanaugh Photography (he posted a sneak peek too!)
Waiting for the ceremony to start
Absolutely gorgeous location
Here she comes! Simply stunning.
Adam and I were so honored to be the Best Man and Maid of Honor, it's such a blessing to have Chris & Megan in our lives, love you both!
The new Mr. and Mrs. <3
The cake throwing was kept to a minimum...
And we all danced the night away with friends and family.
Congratulations Chris & Megan, we love you!
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