J.McLaughlin Tee c/o / J.Crew Jeans, Earrings and Headband / Henri Bendel Satchel c/o / Miniaure Dachshund / Jack Rogers Sandals / Kate Spade Bangle (Old, but love the Sailor’s Knot version!) and Sunglasses (Old, but love this similar version from Tory Burch)
Guys, being home was so good. There’s just nothing like spending quality time with Mom, you know? While I loved every bit of my jam-packed visit, one of my favorite parts was this past Monday. I spent the morning at the kitchen island, plugging away at freelance work, and Mom kept me company. I normally spend my weekdays alone, and it can get a bit lonesome… but having my mother there made it infinitely nicer.
(Love you, Mom.)
Later that afternoon, once I’d finished, Mom and I headed to King of Prussia to shop, and I slipped into my new favorite navy-and-white tee from J.McLaughlin. Temps were in the 80s while I was back East, and malls are notoriously cold… but this top was perfect for both the heat and the chill! Made of nylon and spandex, it also didn’t wrinkle. (High five to that. I’m always a wrinkled mess.)
Oh, and Noodle would like to chime in here. Her highlight of the trip was hanging out in my parents’ backyard. Mitch and I are very lucky to have a small backyard in Chicago, but it’s on the shabby side, for sure. ;) Noods loved my parents’ lush grass–which admittedly came up to her shoulders in certain areas, haha–and hanging out with Lola, our neighbors’ beagle puppy.
Anyway, I’m ridiculously happy it’s Friday! I’m spending the afternoon working with some girlfriends, and then reserving the evening for some husband time. :) Poor Mitch has been sick for the past week, so he’s in need of some couch time. Any movie recommendations?!
Yuck, Noodle. Thanks for taking my photos, Mom! (Killin’ it.)
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I bet Noodle had an absolute whale of a time! Loving the navy and white, such great classics tha always work! My all time favourite movie, which my boyfriend will also wath is Mr and Mrs Smith! :)
Ahhh! THANK YOU! So watching it this weekend. :) thanks, Lindsay!
You are welcome! :)
Ha, Noodle in the tall grass is precious! After all your travels I hope you enjoy your lazy weekend with Mitch!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
Thanks, Alex! You’re such a sweetheart.
Love J Mclaughlin’s fabrics! I just bought my first dress from them to wear to my son’s mother’s day tea, and I got SOOO many compliments! Waiting for the Ikat lola dress to go on sale…
ME TOO. I’m obsessed! Happy Belated Mother’s Day, Danielle!
Careful though–they might pill if you rub too much in a certain spot.
Careful though–they might pill if you rub too much in a certain spot.
So glad you had a great trip home. I’m planning to do some major damage at King of Prussia in a week. My mom, sister and I love to go there a couple times a year. Luckily it’s only 45 minutes away from me! Have a great weekend, Kelly!
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
So worth the drive, right?! I can’t get enough. But yeah, it’s dsngerous, Haha! Thanks, Ellen!
The pictures of noodle are just so cute! I agree with you TGIF.
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Thanks, Girl!!
Sounds like such a fun time with your family! I’m looking forward to heading home to see mine next month:)
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