ready to run...

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The store is ready... let the festivities begin starting at 10am tomorrow!

happiness is...

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The week is here... I never thought it would actually arrive.  We open Thursday... {my mind gets a little fuzzy even thinking about it}  I seriously can't believe it's here.  I catch myself not being able to say "I" for this has been a team effort.  I never could have done this without C.  SF is everything we wanted it to be because of our joined force.  It's dangerously powerful!  I also wish I could express my gratitude to my dad the way he deserves... "thanks Dad for making my dream come true" just doesn't seem enough.  I am truly forever grateful and vow to never disappoint.  

So, if you pop in on Thursday I apologize if I have a faint tear here and there for I already have a lump in my throat.  It's all happening and this, to me, is pure happiness.

like...

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I couldn't resist this little chunky monkey... so now that I got your attention, LISTEN UP!  Would you be so kind to run over a like my new biz, Savoir-Faire, on Facebook and feel free {I would like for you to} follow our blog.  Just click here and here and we'll all be as happy as the little ham above.  

blushing...

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I never like to leave you all hanging... but this week might have to be an exception.  With my store opening in T-7 days I have quite the laundry list of to-dos.  All made easier with my new IPAD 2... thank you 27th birthday.  On the birthday, it was made special by all who love me... couldn't ask for anything more.  Although, the sweet messages via facebook did warrant a little blushing here and there... thanks FB friends for the warm wishes with the celebration of me and my new venture.  You're support really means the world!  

27...

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Here's to 27... may it be as wonderful as 26 if not better.  

LBL...

Currently loving The Little Black List... girl knows what's up.  

{another Tess... way to represent}

mom...

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Continuing the excitement...

 I'd like to take minute to say hello to my lovely mother on her birthday.  Mom you are a true angel and I hope your day is as wonderful as you are... love you always. 

the reveal...

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surprises...

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Oh how I've miss you... there is so much to tell I don't even know where to begin.

LA was wonderful, as expected.  {great shopping, killer hotel, delectable eats//drinks}  Naturally, I'd like to go back tomorrow. Literally wasn't home for 12 hours when C and I jumped in the car to head to Dallas... little celebratory trip for his big promotion he got last week.  {I was so proud I could have squeezed him the whole way there}  Got back just in time to have some QT with my best friend from NYC and did a little stylin'//profilin' for my younger sis who starts school today.  Wrapped the weekend up with a surprise birthday dinner for my mom at our favorite - Crabby's.  Now, if you'll excuse me it is my birthday week therefor I have many self indulgent activities to take part in.  I also have a little something I need to share with you all... don't go far for it will be coming very soon.  

ohhh... the anticipation.

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That's about right... 

I'm off to LA again next week... I absolutely can't wait.  There's something so refreshing about sunny California.  My dearest friend and new assistant is accompanying me once again... we'll work//play//shop//play.  It's sure to be a great time.

{Side Note:  C... miss you already.  Lacey//send me pics of my nuggets for I miss them too}

{Unfortunately I will not be visiting after one's fancy unless I have a free minute one morning... it may happen because a morning person on east coast time makes for one EARLY morning in LA}

  

baby corinne...

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Allow me to share with you a little story about a baby named Corinne.  She is 4 weeks old and was born with a large hole in her tiny//powerful heart.  Unfortunately the complications grew worse when Corinne was diagnosed with Zellwegers.  She has spent her time thus far with her loving parents, Ryan and Emily Moll, in the Little Rock Children's Hospital and was just recently transported back to NWA to stay in the NICU at Washington Regional.  As of Tuesday... Corinne has 5-10 days left as her body is not strong enough to undergo heart surgery.  

I don't know what to say//write... my heart goes out to Ryan, Emily, Evan {big bro}, and Corinne.  Through the emails we've received, Emily sounds in good spirits and wants their time with Corinne to be very happy.  Her colors are violet//orange... sweet.  

This happens so close to the devastation of Baby Miller Woodruff.  My mind can't help but compare the two... because of this Emily and Miller's mama are now in contact.  Friends going through similar life experiences in the same area within the same time period...  I hope they can use each other for strength, love, and an outlet.

As in Miller's story, I pray for Ryan and Emily's incredible strength... and Evan's understanding for he is so young.  Again I have few words for this is something so far beyond my realm... something I can't understand but will learn from as I did from Miller.  Corinne is a blessing not only to her family but to others... she has and will touch many lives.  

So I ask of you... share this if you will because the power of prayer is beyond measure and much appreciated in times like this.  If you don't pray... think//wish//hope.  For those mothers out there... squeeze your babies a little tighter for you are blessed.  

Ryan, Emily, Evan, and Corinne... you are in our hearts.

e. stone

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I absolutely can't get enough of Emma Stone... she's beautiful, quirky, and looks smashing in anything that graces her body.  Stella//Prada//Versace//Lanvin... oh just another day.

bottega louie...

With another trip to LA quickly approaching, I can't help but long for the sweet treats at the gorgeous Bottega Louie.  My little protege and I were lucky enough to stumble upon this beauty of a bakery//eatery and made it a ritual for our mornings downtown.  The muffins... the macarons... the lattes... I wish I could bring it home. 

girl about town...

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great weekend.  dallas was kind.  shopping was better.  officially stated my fall wardrobe.  new go-to shoe... snakeskin oxfords.  colors that forced indulgence... cognac//saffron.  new home essentials via an adventure in Ikea... mugs//wine glasses//bedding.

it was a whirlwind of 2 days that makes dallas really not seem 6 hours away.  

{the show... Band of Horses was great... you can google the rest}