A Very Downton Day

        My entire family is hooked on PBS's Downton Abbey! If you have not watched it I highly suggest you start. As an Amazon Prime member you can watch now the first two season. I began watching it between the first and second seasons. Even the preview gives me the chills! 

      Being home on spring break now and my birthday in April, my Aunts, sister and mom come up with a wonderful idea of a surprise downton abbey tea party to celebrate. I was told we were going boutique'ing in their town and we were stopping by my aunts house to condense cars. My only tip off was how slow my mom was driving and her texting and driving (both are something she hardly does). Anyway we arrived and all four of them plus my grandma were all dressed up ready to greet us. After piecing it all together I was led into the house to change into the outfit they bought for me- of course it included a crown. We than condensed cars and were off to a tea room. We had a three course low tea which included a chi tea, african tea and finally my favorite a strawberry kiwi tea.

Lady Van Thompson and the Dowager 

(mom and grandma) 

                                  

Picking our tea cups. My aunt to the left was coming straight from the hunt! 

 

The aunts and me after tea. 

my birthday tea cake! 

Lady Van Thompson and her daughters 

(my mom,me and my sister)

      The owner of the tea room came to our table to briefly give us some history of tea. It is so interesting how different countries serve tea and what they serve with tea. (The more I learn about the European culture the more I wish to travel abroad.) It was only fitting the I received the first pieces of a tea set for my birthday! The design is Prince Albert Country Roses and I love it! Hopefully I will slowly develop it to become a full set and pass it down to a child of mine in the far future. 

Lady of Glass and myself 

(my aunt who gave me a tea set and myself) 

All in all it was such a downton day!

Boots!

   Like most girls shoes are my weakness not to mention boots.  Cowboy boots, riding boots love them all down to the ugly let oh so comfortable Uggs. So naturally fall means it is time to pull out the jeans comfy sweater and boot look. I am so fond of the brown riding boot, it has such a classic look to it esp these Tory Burch below. 

If it just not a jean day which is okay, sometimes its just not in the cards to look somewhat put together the Uggs are suitable for yoga pants.... NEVER with running shorts (that is just tacky) 

The knit Uggs are so cute and not the typical "it looks like I am wearing sheep on my feet" look. 

The newest boot love Cowboy boots! Since coming to Ole Miss I have had a new found love for cowboy boots. In Virginia it looks odd but down here it is totally acceptable. I own one pair already and they are my easy my favorite pair of shoes... and that is saying a lot. I am constantly checking the stores for more pairs at a good price... I refuse to pay top price for a pair of shoes that will prob go on sale. So far the Corral's below look like my next purchase! I love the two tone browns. 

Keeping My Promise!

     So I know since returning to Ole Miss I have neglected to blog, trust me when I say that is not on purpose. Its been a crazy past few weeks filled with tons of Theta Love, classes and catching up with old friends. It is the second week of classes and I have already turned in two papers and had a quiz. I am currently working on a nutrition impact project which I just so happened to be voted team leader, which is just exactly want I when going through a busy spell. Oh well I will suck it up and hopefully will have help from the group... I am dreaming I know. 
   Anyway being so busy I decided I deserved a treat and Lilly just so happened to be having a sale. So of course I shopped and bought and am in love. I mean honestly the discount alone was enough to love, a $328 dress and I got it for less then $50 (deal of the century? I think yes!!) Besides getting such a deal it is super cute and I already have perfect shoes for it! 

Things I am looking forward to:

-recruitment/new baby kites

- Ole Miss taking on BYU this weekend, Hotty Toddy!!

- a three day weekend 

- taking Isla to the dog park for the first time

- Breakfast for dinner tomorrow night! 

-Volunteering at the Hospital this semester 

-the fact that my lilly planner is full (academically and socially speaking) 

Friday Favorites!

      So Friday in general just put me in a good mood but what makes it better is when its full of my favorite things. It was freezing and icy out which called for my amazingly soft Vineyard Vines Tradewind's Fleece. I love this thing, it's so cozy yet, still looks cute. It defiantly beats a frumpy oversize sweatshirt.

      While I mentioned the gross weather out I should mention that it makes my skin ridiculously dry which bring me to my next favorite thing, Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion. I would not make it through winter without a few bottles. What I love most is how it doesn’t make my skin feel all greasy which makes holding on to my Tervis Tumbler so much easier! Another one of my favorite things, its perfect for my  morning coffee and later on in the day a refreshing Diet Dr. Pepper. My tervis tumbler has been to hell and back and has yet to crack! It is super durable and Ole Miss spirited, making it even better!  When it’s not full of a yummy drink it is in my LL Bean Boat and Tote. Of course it’s monogrammed and once again super durable. The long handles make it perfect for class and my Mac fits in perfectly.

    As I am an unemployed student another thing I love doing especially on Friday’s is depositing checks. I am switching to a local bank but have a check to deposit this week which makes me super excited. I am headed to the bank right after I let out Jupiter (my boyfriend’s roommate dog, they in Ohio for their fraternity this weekend) Jupiter is included in my favorite things, he is a sweetheart and just plain adorable.

     Once again it’s a late Friday afternoon so shut down the computer, get a quick nap and go rage tonight! It’s been a long week you deserve to have a little fun!

    xoxo 

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Friday Frenzy

Currently Listing to: Mike Price Khaki Boy 

(he's a young artist whose friends with my sister @ Clemson. Def worth checking out) 

Currently Sippin on: Cherry Lime Propel (not only is it tasty but it's good for you!!)

Currently Wearing: Jeans and my Patagonia Fleece with Uggs (It's freezing out esp for being at  Ole Miss) 

Current Thought: How I can look cute tonight and still be warm... better yet if that is possible?

Current Emotion: Happy bc it's friday and I found my Lily Pulitzer coozy,.. perfect timing right?! With that being said.... 

Happy Friday!!!

now get off the computer and go rage your face off 

xoxo