bloomingdales, giveaway mentioned and more!

not sure where you are but it's a chilly one here in chicago! BRRRR!!!! as much as i love cooler weather, i'll admit it's much harder to get out of bed when it's chilly outside. we actually had to turn our heat on for the 2nd morning in a row --- nuts it tell ya!! luckily, we will be back in the upper 60's/low 70's this week!

speaking of "chilly" temps, yesterday i stopped over at patagonia in search of a new winter jacket! just my luck, the one i wanted retails for $499.00! needless to say, my search continues...HA! HA! anyone have a friends & family discount to share, LOL!!

so i just found out that my husband heads back down to new orleans for work tomorrow! lucky dog! why don't i get to go anywhere fun?!!?!?

oh well, he actually asked me this morning if we could go to Nordstrom for shoes?!?! seriously, this coming from a man who HATES to shop PERIOD! HA! HA! HA! i was sort of taken back, but will be happy to go! might even pick up a pair or two for myself, LOL!

friday we went out for lobster and then stopped over at bloomingdales. i bought this awesome umbrella in honor of breast cancer research for only $12.00! still can't believe it retailed for only $12.00! i would easily have paid $25 for this umbrella considering half the proceeds go to breast cancer research.

check out the inside of the umbrella...LOVE IT!!

speaking of breast cancer, i am happy to announce that my mom is a 20 year breast cancer survivor! love you mom!!!

and i also bought the following Tracy Porter "Amourette" serving pieces at bloomies:

what do you think? cute, huh! too cute to pass up! i thought it would be a nice change from using my wilton armetale and nambe pieces!
oh well, if you haven't heard ...it's giveaway time!!!

if you haven't entered, it's not too late! i am giving away a 1-year subscription to HOUSE BEAUTIFUL [$78.00 value!] ...pretty cool giveaway if you ask me!

to enter click here . GOOD LUCK!!!

so did anyone buy anything at the SPODE sale over at rue la la?

i did! YIPPEEE!! i purchased the following items:

Spode "Blue Italian" Square Serving Bowl

Spode "Blue Room" Set of 6 Georgian Plates

this one is my favorite: oh well, have a great day!

~ PLD

SPODE items photo credit [rue la la website]