Never too tired for Ebay Monday!

I had big plans to post my outfit and tell you fun details of the big party we went to Saturday night today. I am still dragging and knocked out tired.... I am sadly no longer built for the out until 3 am kind of fun!! I can't find my camera either which is a problem and I am too lazy to go searching so today, I give you, more randomness ;) I'll try to get my act together for tomorrow.

I really, really, really love ebay. I buy things off it all the time!! One of my favorite things to do is look up old toys and things I remember from my childhood. I usually don't buy these kinds of things but they are fun to look at! I think I'll make this a weekly Monday feature.

Today our focus is Avon products. My mom had an Avon lady who regularly came to visit us with the monthly booklet. The Avon book always had a page or 2 devoted to the kids and my sister and I would usually circle the whole page and beg my mom to get it all for us. Does anyone else remember these or am I old? (don't answer that) thanks! xo, Brie

loved the ice cream cone comb even though I couldn't get it through my thick hair! This looked especially cute poking out of the back pocket of your jordache jeans.

hi, who doesn't love an awesome pin with solid sweet honesty perfume in it??? That is one functional accessory if you ask me!

I had this lip gloss in chocolate!!
Come visit next Monday, for another trip down memory lane ;) xo, Brie

Sneak Peek into Last Night

We had a blast last night... an out until 3 am kind of blast last night. It was a surprise 40th for my friend Jeanette and I didn't dare mention it just in case she was reading the blog ;) More details to follow, but check out the band they are Veritigo USA a U2 tribute band! Awesome is an understatement! xo, Brie

Pay it Forward

Lisa of Milkshake Crafts and Sweet Inspiration recently held a fun little contest called Pay It Forward. Here's how it works...

I list a fun little prize on my blog. See below. Anyone who comments on this post is eligible to win! Only catch is you have to Pay It Forward. By entering you agree to host your own little give away. I am not a super stickler for the rules, but come on, this is nice and easy :) If you have a blog and are crafty - great, do it there! If you don't, just do something nice for someone else and come back and tell us about it here :) See? Easy peasy! Warm and fuzzy!

2 Winners can choose any braided headband they like! Good luck :D xo, Brie



you can peruse a full selection here! I'll even do a custom request b/c that's how much I like you :) http://keeksandbrie.com/list_bags.asp?CATEGORY=63
ETA: Winner will be announced sometime April 2!

and the winner is.....

Just got back from Nordstroms and had a very overwhelming little shopping spree for myself. I hate shopping alone and I really love a kind worded but brutally honest opinion and my mom and sisters live too far. A big thank you to the girl who helped me at Nordstroms - you were great! Thank you for not bursting out laughing at me as tried on 30 pairs of jeans and hemmed and hawed and hemmed and hawed some more.

I finally decided on a pair by a designer I had never heard of (that means nothing b/c I can be dumb in this dept) named David Khan. David takes pity on me and my muffin top and makes his jeans not so low rise. He also takes special care to make sure I can button my size 8 without having to lay down and use a coat hanger on the zipper. This could be a tailoring trick but I don't care... David you rule!

I also got a cute swing top from the Limited who has been hooking me up with cute tops since 1984! I'll post a pic of the whole ensemble later.... now I am really psyched for the party :)

Have a great w/e! xo, Brie

PS don't tell Mr. KB but I also got these by Jag. They were a lot less $$ than the others and when you find good jeans that actually fit you well it's hard to turn your back on them. These are more casual looking in person that than my other pair.

Dungaree Friday

I am in quite a rush today so this will have to be short and sweet. I am going to be attending a super fun party tomorrow night. I can't give out too many details just yet, but best believe I'll spill it on Monday.

This is going to be a "cool" party at a nice place with a rock band. I have no idea what to wear. Everyone is saying "nice jeans" or like my mom would call them "dungarees" -Hilarious!

I have decided to finally pony up for some cute nice jeans and if they make me look skinnier, even better! I wish I had posted this before b/c I could sure use some input before I head off to Short Hills on my dungaree quest - a few friends have suggested Citizens of Humanity, but I would really love some blog world input if you have any knowledge on the subject (even if you don't, that's fine too!) You will be surprised to learn that while I love to online shop, I loathe mall shopping!

Here's to hoping I don't go for the full Jersey Tuxedo look - lol! xo, Brie

Duh!

These are what truly inspired my Spring post and I forgot to include them! Time for some ginkgo biloba or better yet a huge pot of strong coffee!

It's chilly and drizzling here. The signs of Spring are here but it feels far away today. Baseball practice has been cancelled... they boys are NOT happy. xo, Brie

Play Ball!

A couple of great signs that Spring is on the way!



First up the boys have their first baseball practice of the 08 season tonight and are out of their minds excited about it. I am out of mind excited that they are on the SAME team this year which means less driving for mommy. They are 19 months apart so every other year they get to play on the same team - the best! We are a big baseball lovin family.

Next check out this :) my forsythias and lilacs are starting to bloom and bud up!








Oh yeah and this guy is EVERYWHERE!

All systems are go! Now if we could just get some warmer temps here in NJ we'd really be in business. I am really looking forward to putting some color back in my yard and cleaning up this pathetic looking unloved garden that looks like it belongs to Morticia Addams! They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious, and spooky....... xo, Brie

How embarrassing!! Hopefully the "after" shot will make up for this pitiful "before" ;)