It’s been a busy couple of weeks around here, and I don’t know how in the world Layla, Ashley, and Rhoda convinced me to drive to Atlanta and back in a day last weekend, but they did.
And it was F. U. N.
Like I wish I could bottle that kind of fun.
We started our day at Ikea, of which I’ve only visited twice. I’m absolutely promising myself that I’m going to go and stay all day LONG. And look and look and look.
And drool and drool and drool.
Over trays like these.
And plants like these. This picture CRACKS me up…Layla looks so giggly and happy, and I look frightened that she’s infected me with some disease by grabbing my arm. he he.
Love those plants, though. Love her despite my face.
Did I mention I love the plants and the little seagrass pots?
Plants weren’t the only things I found. Ticking stripe goodness.
I had saved some Christmas and birthday money, okay? Don’t judge the ridiculously full basket.
After I got my fill of seagrass and Byholma, it was time to head over to Borders to meet the Pioneer Woman, otherwise known as P-Dub…or Ree. Superwoman…and that doesn’t mean she gets it all done, because I’m sure she can’t. But, what she gets done, it seems to me she does it with graciousness and passion. Kind of impressed with her.
I took time while we waited to pick out some gray’s for the dining room.
And we met some pretty awesome folks…hey, if you have a picture with us, will you send it to me? It was the one time I haven’t had my camera in 6 months.
🙂
Then this guy walked in
with this girl, and we waited. She is one popular lady…we weaved in and out of bookshelves for a few hours.
Meeting her was totally worth the wait…I’m always blown away by genuine, talented people. My kind of gal.
And we laughed and scarfed down some fast food on the way home…and I totally crashed when I made it back at 12:30 a.m.
See what I mean…FUN. Good, ole fashioned girlfriend fun. Wish I could hang with all of you, too.
I has to also send a big THANKS to BHG.com for the holiday feature….
Head here to check out some major holiday inspiration for next year!
I hope you can come on back tomorrow for a sneak peek of the new coat in the kitchen.
😉
I’m so jealous you all meet P-dub, Ree, etc! Can’t wait to see your new do in the kitchen!
Oh my gosh! How fun for you all ! I’ve done something similar in that my girlfriends and I used to do, what we called, a suicide mission to Poland. We’d leave Wiesbaden Germany at 1 a.m. and drive to Poland (for Polish pottery) and shop all day going to at least 12 different shops and warehouses, eat picnic lunches and then shop some more. We’d leave around 5 p.m. and if all went well, we’d be home by midnight. Whew! Tons of fun! We’d also do Ikea fun too! Fortunately, Wiesbaden had an Ikea in town so we’d head out there and shop all morning long. Taking our time and eating at the cafeteria then checking out. Gosh I miss those times. Now I have to fly out to Seattle to go to the Ikea. Which I do when I go and visit my son and daughter-in-law! 😉
oh i SO love ikea…the closest one is 3 hrs away. i’ve been having withdrawal symptoms & want to take a road trip so bad! it would be SO much fun with friends, especially blogger friends!
judi
Ahh..I’m jealous! It looks like you had a crazy and amazing time! (I’m currently stuck at home since I’m 9 months pregnant…sigh.)
I’m your newest follower! So glad that I found your blog.
You are far too photogrnic for my liking!! Grrr….!!
This sounds like such a gorgeous day. And soooo much seagrass. What will you do with all your new baskets?!!
Sarahx
aw, isn’t that the sweetest thing to say! I’m hardly photogenic, but you’re certainly kind.
xoxo
shaunna
Oh what very good fun! The best kind…girlfriends! Ikea is fun isn’t it. I live 30 min north of ATL in the suburbs I guess you’d say. Last week a cow got loose and was just about to step foot into our HWY. Scary! Still plenty of pastures here. Sandra
Ooooohhhh that looks like fun!!! Miss you gals so much!
xo
Kate
well, of course we miss you too!!
xoxo
shaunna
Road trips with girlfriends….what could be more fun? Now I really need to go to IKEA!!
Years ago, my girlfriends and I drove four hours, spent 8 hours shopping in Ikea and then drove four hours home! What a blast. I was a lot younger then…;-/
Fun, Laughs and shopping…sounds like a GREAT day!
Sounds like all kinds of fun! I would so love to meet Ree. She’s just fabulous!
Congrats on the BHG feature – exciting!
I would love to goto IKEA I have been in years as one is in Virginia ( 5 hours away) and the other in charlotte ( 3 hours away). Right now my daughter is trying to talk me into going to Charlotte for a concert, then IKEA trip…mmmmm…. sounds tempting.
I want to know more about this cowboy that you all mentioned! He must have made a pretty good impact on you gals . lol!
It looks like so much fun. You are all so blessed to have each other as friends. How fun to get to meet Ree!
had so much fun with you. talk soon. muah.
Wish I could have come along — y’all know how to have fun! I look forward to downloading your e-book soon, too. What a huge accomplishment on your part! Congratulations!
I want a trip like this! You all look like you enjoyed it emmensely! What a precious friendship. Thanks for sharing your day with us.
I just discovered your blog, and I am hooked! I love it! Thank you so much for sharing all this great stuff! Quick question-in the first picture on this post, I noticed the huge picture board behind you ladies. What are those photos mounted on? Have been trying to do something similar, but can’t figure on the right thing to put them on. Thanks so much!
Seriously one of the best days EVER! 🙂
Loved spending it with you!
What a great day with friends. Love both Ikea and Ree! Congrats on your ebook! New follower!
What a great day… Ikea, Friends and Ree! WOW! New Follower!