Lately...

Lots of lounging for the pups after a big Vet trip! 

Pajama party and brunch for #1's Birthday! 

Gigantic pot of chili and lots of cornbread to soothe after that loss to Mizzou. 

Sunday night fun at Dunwoody Country Club for the dinner benefitting Turning Point Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Center.  I really enjoyed the live auction! 

-the single gal- 

Pinterest Interests

The Housewife is feeling a bit under the weather this week and I had a Kiki with Allie after work at Tin Lizzy's so sorry if this post isn't quite up to snuff.  Hopefully you still love us anyway.  

My Pinterest addiction has had a sudden resurgence, so let's delve into that a bit. 

First, if anyone out there is looking for something awesome to get me for Christmas, let's start here: 

I can't even begin with the awesomeness of this. They make sweatshirts, too.
SOLD. 

Is it possible for me to ever be this effortless? Doubt I can recreate the ensemble, but maybe it can be a fall muse. 

More blazer action. But tweed. I die. 

And finally, things that squeeze my heart.  Best wedding photo anyone ever took, ever. 

Happy Thursday, all! 

Love you. Mean it. 

~the single gal~

Checking In

I find 4 day work weeks super hectic and I don't know about you guys but I am straight exhausted from Labor Day.  I kinda felt like it was the perfect amount of busy paired with the perfect amount of relaxation and that small portion of work I had to do on Saturday.  But for some reason I am SO tired.  The bright side -- tomorrow is already hump day.  Boom. 

I grabbed a few Instagrams from this weekend -- none of which are probably very good or adorable, but here you go. 

Don't worry, we had lots of beers as well as the opportunity to drink water from this
cute jug for Friday happy hour in Roswell.
Don't even play. 

Hai there. Busted out the monogrammed koozie for a fun day on the lake. 

#1 wanted to help walk Hogie so we went up to see the horses and cows
at the front of the 'Hood.

I also reunited with Elise {post-beautiful baby C!} and we had a fabulous brunch at The Tavern and perused lots of great sales at Phipps Plaza.  I resisted a lot of stuff but did grab another Elsa blouse {see prior Monday Obsessions}. Its green and oh so beautiful.  If only someone would drop a new pair of Kendra Scott earrings in my lap. Preferably these -- 

Kendra Scott Danielle Earrings in Blue Goldstone

Thank goodness for resisting sales because my car saga continues! Ugh.  Had a couple cranking/starting issues so I had the battery tested on the way home from work today and yep -- it was done for.  Goodbye to $130.  Guess it's a good thing I have no appetite these days. 

{A few other things}

Adoring my Essie Watermelon for my manicure this week.  Hard times call for pretty, colored nails. 

I may have some overrated anxiety about running into 3 Putt.  Maybe warranted. Maybe not.  But it's there.  I am not sure why.  

I am reading {Outlander by Diana Gabaldon} and I am three-hundred-thousand-percent obsessed, y'all.  I have many sleepless nights ahead this week. It's good.  It has men with red hair.  Humor me. 

I don't want to read any more tweets ever about another fashion week ever. Sars. 

Only 2 weeks until vacay!!!

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Hope you are all enjoying the short week! 

Love you. Mean it. 

~the single gal~

All The Women Who Independent, Throw Yo Hands Up At Me

{Thanks for that intro Beyonce} 

The Housewife will be ashamed of my lack of posts while she has been on vacation. But, I don't really have a lot to say about life this week (more on this later, I'm sure).  The 4th was a very quiet holiday for me.  I figured I may as well work since I have no PTO so even though I wanted to go to the beach with the fam it wasn't possible.  But, here are some shots from my 4th of July party of 1 + a fur ball. 

OOTD -- Peachtree Road Race shirt from '83 {thanks dad}

Out of work early = festive FroYo, calories be damned.

Just because it's a party of one doesn't mean you don't get dressed up and get out your pink koozie.  It does however, allow one to party barefoot.

Sparklers are the best, are they not? 

Hogan is straight exhausted from being so independent. Note - he is NOT a fan of sparklers.
 

And that's how the Single Gal parties on Wednesday.  

Not gonna lie it's been a rough last couple of weeks for me.  I'm trying to be positive and upbeat, but I just don't have it in me right now.   Not even a little.  It's not lost on me that this past holiday was a celebration of independence from England.  {sigh}

What did y'all do on the 4th? Beach? Family traditions? Fireworks?

Love you. Mean it. 

~the single gal~