{Tired.}

I apologize for this post today - but I worked 20+ hours yesterday and I'm so very tired, cranky, and all of my creativity is out the window...

HOWEVER, today is going to be a good day because my sister Laura is driving to NC and I can't wait to see her! She is coming to doggy-sit my precious pup because she completely freaks out when I take her to the pet-hotel. Usually if my neighbors aren't able to watch her, I will board her for a couple of days max - but with me being gone so long, my lovely sister agreed to come and watch Miss Addison for me. I heart my family!

Additionally, today is my last day of work until I get back from Italy {IF I come back from Italy}. We have had some very stressful days that turned into evenings, that turned into mornings, and this amazing break is going to be just what I need. I think {fingers crossed} that all of the hot and crazy projects should be good until I get back. If not {because unexpected things always pop up}- my peeps will definitely hold down the fort as I'm sipping wine, sampling every flavor of gelato, and shopping until my credit cards tell me to stop. I'll miss you guys {in the friend, not work type of way}!

Ok - I'm going to try and grab some type of strength to make it through this day....Lord help me!

{In the Home Stretch...}

Can you believe it - in 3 days I'll be on a plane to Italy, I can barely contain myself!!! Over the weekend I was able to get everything organized and the only thing I need to do is iron all of my clothes, roll them up, and place them in my suitcase. I'm a little worried about the weight of my luggage only because I need to leave a good 10-15 lbs for the wine, limoncello, and olive oil I plan to bring back {I know...priorities, lol} ~ I'll be cutting it close. So for a 10 day trip, other than my toiletries, jewelry, and a hat, this is everything I'm taking:

...not too bad, right?

{Weekend Plans...}

I have had one heck of a week and I am completely worn and utterly burnt out. The only thing that I can hope/pray is that I don't get sick. So this weekend I plan to take care of only me...BTW - TGIF Peeps!!!!

Enjoy your weekend...  

{Wishin for an ipad...}

Remember that song by Skee-Lo "I wish I was a little bit taller...I wish I was a baller...” ~ well you know what I wish? I wish I had an ipad!!! Don't you think it would have been the perfect accessory for my 13 hour plane ride? Speaking of accessories – look at these amazing designer ipad cases. So now, not only do I want an ipad, I want one of these freakin cases….

{via}

1) Louis Vuitton ($390)

2) Oscar De La Renta ($290)

3) Salvatore Feragamo ($390)

4) Gucci ($290)

5) YSL ($795)

6) Chanel ($1555)

7) Burberry ($475)

I'm thinking.....Christmas list! 

{Fleabed for My Addy}

I don't know why {well yes I do} but I feel so bad leaving my Addy for 10 days while I'm in Italy.  It gives me a lot of comfort though know that my little sis, Laura, will be here while I'm away to house and Addy-sit for me. Addison LOVES Laura, so I know she will be happy to spend this time with her for 10 days. I wonder if she'll even miss me {insert sad face here}. To make up for my absence, for her  3rd birthday on October 2nd,  I'm doing it up big! In addition to her favorite doggy treats, I'm going to get her a yummy  cupcake so she can make a complete mess over it, and......a new bed {yes, she is a very spoiled doggie}!!! Here are a few that I'm looking at:

Aren't these adorable?? You know which ones I'm looking at, don't you? Fleabags were born to fill the void of contemporary on-trend dog and cat beds in chic, washable fabrics. In making them, they couldn't forget affordable and most importantly, eco-conscientious. Manufacturing locally in California, minimized their carbon footprint, and special attention was paid to the selection of organic cotton and bamboos.

I'm so loving the gray polka-dots!!! Jamie Meares over at Furbish just unveiled her new line of dog beds. If you live in the Raleigh area, you can visit her amazing shop and may even get a chance to meet her sweet little schnauzer Rowdy. 

So which bed should I get for my little princess?