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Happy Thursday this and thatters!   How crazy and unpredictable has the weather been in the ATL?!  I'm hoping that sooner or later it stops being so crazy, don't you?   To tie all of us over until then enjoy this edition of what's what!  xoxo 1.  Peter Thomas Roth Oily Problem Skin Instant Mineral Powder (SPF 30) Ladies aren't we always trying to fight the shine!!  Especially in the south when it can be super duper humid?  I love, love this product by Peter Thomas Roth!!  I use it everyday because it is great at giving you a matte finish and also it adds a bit more SPF to my routine.  Try it and you won't be sorry!! 2.  White Girl Problems If you are looking for a fun, easy read this is the book for you!   My friend told me about it this week and I am almost done reading it :)  It is like Clueless meets Chelsea Handler so get ready for a hilarious and inappropriate read.  You will love, love it. ...

Happy Weekend this and theaters!!  I hope you are enjoying the beginning of a fabulous weekend.   You probably don't know this but the hubs and I spend our Saturday and Sunday mornings drinking coffee and reading.  For some reason the hubs cannot stand to watch TV first thing in the morning (I don't understand this bc if it was up to me our TV would stay on 24-7).  I figured this out early and so instead would read and he quickly began doing the same thing.   So this morning like every other Saturday morning the fire is on, Mae is snoring and we are both deep in the throws of our latest book.  No matter what you are doing I hope you enjoy what's on my nightstand. 1.  Bossy Pants by Tina Fey Is such a great book!  I kind of put off reading it (for some reason) and now I don't know why.  It's such an awesome book for the ladies out there and it will keep you laughing as well.  If you are looking for a fun but inspiring read th...

Hey This and Thatters! Sorry I've been MIA this week :(  Work has taken a front seat to blogging and I hate when that happens.  To make up for my absence please enjoy this amazing edition of what's what (and your weekend)!  xoxo 1.  J.Crew Factory Flats (discounted) Who doesn't love a fabulous pair of pointy toe, neutral flats with a bow?!  I don't wanna know you if you don't love everything about that last sentence.  Anyway I fell madly and deeply in love with these shoes and ordered them right away.  These will be a forever staple piece in my wardrobe. 2.  Dallas  OMG bring on the good (or bad) TV!  Dallas is coming back on and I couldn't be more excited.  I am sad Larry Hagman will only be a part of the second season :(  Anyway, Dallas and Scandal are the only things getting me through the winter time and I can't wait for the soapy goodness to start again!! 3.  Valentine's Candy I get really...

Happy Thursday this and thatters!  It's almost time for the weekend, get excited :) I am hoping the weekend brings some sunny weather to the ATL.  Until then please enjoy what's in my make up bag.  xoxo 1.  Nars Dolce Vita Lipstick I am always looking for a great lipstick.  One that I can throw in my purse and no matter what I'm wearing or what state of disarray I am in it will look great.  I think I've hit the jackpot with Nars Dolce Vita lipstick.  It is super moisturizing and the perfect pinkish/nude color.  So it gives me color without going overboard!  I love it.  2.  Proactiv Dark Spot Corrector Like most ladies out there (or I hope) I don't have perfectly flawless skin.  I have little sun spots and dark spots from God only knows what.  I tried the proactiv dark spot corrector on a whim and I couldn't be more pleased.  It actually does it's job and erases dark marks.....novel concept.  If y...

How are the this and thatters today?  It is rainy in the ATL and suppose to "snow" on Thursday which basically means it will be cold and rainy.  That won't stop everyone in Atlanta from buying milk and going 35 mph on the highway.   I'm taking it easy tonight watching St. Elmo's Fire and eating Mellow Mushroom.  It's pretty much my perfect night :)   I've been thinking about a lot of things lately, deep things, things that I avoided thinking about during 2012.  It's been kind of nice actually.  Starting this year on the right foot is important to me like it is to everyone :) I've been taking better care of myself and doing things that make me really happy.  I haven't been flawless with my resolutions but I've done a good job.  I've been committed and stayed the course.   How are you doing?  Are you remembering why you made your resolutions in the first place?   When I'm wanting to slack of or almost forget my resoluti...

Happy Sunday this and thatters! I'm up bright and early as sweet Mae decided I should be the one to take her out this morning :)  So she and I are now having a cup of coffee and catching up on some Cool-Cat work.   I have to tell you that I'm getting our master closet redesigned and I couldn't be more excited!  The designer told me I would probably want to purge some items (she obviously doesn't know me and my obsession with purging) and then she would coordinate all my clothing.  I almost died!  Having someone come in and completely organize my closet by color may be even better than the redesign :) As I was going through my closet I realized that I have a lot of items with polka dots!!  Not sure when my love affair with them started but it is clearly evident from my closet I haven't met a dot I don't like :)   So I hope you enjoy this polka dot edition of fabulous finds!  xoxo 1.   J.Crew Sleep Shirt Apparently my love for ...

How are the this and thatters today?  TGIF!! I'm busy getting out from under a lot of work emails and gearing up for a busy few weeks.  How is work going for you?  Did you make any NY resolutions in terms of your job? career? I haven't made any resolutions in terms of my job but maybe I will.  I got to thinking yesterday about how the hardest part of working is dealing with people.  Sadly working with people is inevitable so making the best of it is our only option. I have to be honest sometimes dealing with people makes me emotional, very emotional.  For better or worse people can make me angry, sad, irritated etc. you get the idea.  The thing that's hard about expressing these emotions, especially as a woman, is that you often times get labeled as "emotional".  In most situations this isn't a positive.  We could debate the fairness of the emotional label for women but it doesn't really matter, it is what it is. So how do you check y...

How are the this and thatters today? I must confess I am cranky today!  Not sure if it's the weather, the fact that my busy season starts on Monday or everyone I know has lost their minds :) but either way I'm in need of a pick me up!  I think this edition of what's what is just what the doctor ordered. Enjoy!  xoxo 1.  C.Wonder Is having a fantastic sale right now!  Have you checked it out?  They also offered an amazing 50% discount on all sale items on Facebook yesterday.  Today they are offering the same deal on their site just enter EXTRA50 at check out.  I snapped the deal right up and purchased this adorable coat.  2.  Scandal I am loving some TV right now!  My new favorite show is Scandal!  Have you seen it?  If not you have to check it out.  It comes on ABC on Thursday's.  Kerry Washington is just fabulous and her wardrobe is to die for, seriously every episode I see something on her I ...

Happy Day this and thatters!  How are you? I am loving this beautiful, chilly weather and getting to break out boots and sweaters :)  I am also loving this past weekend.  I had a lot of time at home and got super organized.  I also finally convinced the hubs to let me remodel our master closest (stay tuned for that project and before and after pics).  I cannot wait to get started on this project and to finally be able to have all my clothes in one closet!! We also went to church this weekend and I have to say I'm very glad we did.  We hadn't been in a couple of weeks and we wanted to started the first Sunday of the New Year off right :)  The sermon was titled So Far, So Good, So What.  I immediately loved the title!!  The sermon was so moving that I actually started scribbling notes on my bulletin and it is sitting here on my computer desk as I type this.  The basic message, really hit home with me, it was all about leaving 20...

Happy Friday!!  TGIF! I am super excited for a fun, low key weekend!  I hope you have a fabulous weekend.  Until then enjoy this edition of what's what.  xo 1.  Design is in the Details My lovely neighbor and follow blogger has a fabulous design blog you have to check out!!  She gives you great tips and also interviews some amazing design heroes.  She is nice enough to help me out from time to time and she's even taking on a project or two for my parents.  Check out her blog and you won't be sorry!  http://designisinthedetail.blogspot.com/ 2.  Happily Grey You guys know I love a good fashion blog and I have fallen deeply in love with Happily Grey.  Her blog is fantastic!!  She is the cutest thing too and features awesome, affordable clothes.  I didn't realize it but images of her are all over pinterest and I've been pinning her for a while now.  I follow her blog religiously and you will too :)  h...

How are the this and thatters today? I am loving a short work week and am super excited for some colder weather!  I know I am the only one but I love having a fire going and curling up on the couch :)  Do you have any fun weekend plans?  We have ZERO and I couldn't be more excited!  Switching topics, do you tweet?  Are you on twitter?  I am on twitter for the company the hubs and I own.  My handle is @coolcatpro if you want to follow me (you're welcome).  Anyway I really love twitter and can see how people get addicted to it! Because I am on twitter for our company and not as me (you know what I mean) I mostly follow athletes, runners, fitness mags etc.  I do however follow some celebs and I also follow Joyce Meyer and Joel Osteen.  If you are friends with me on facebook I constantly post Joyce Meyer twitter quotes!  She is so common sense and dead on it scares me :) The other day on twitter she posted the simple quote "Let ...

Happy New Year everyone!! How are you feeling today?  Are you nursing a gigantic hangover?  Or are you doing ok?   One of the benefits of getting a wee bit older is that I don't wake up New Years Day in my party dress from the night before on a girlfriend's couch or bed.  And I don't spend the better part of my day searching for my lost cellphone (it was a flip phone I believe) and stopping by the Varsity for a snack (true story)!   Instead I woke up at 10 a.m., which is super late for me, and got busy making black beans and ham for a crockpot recipe I am trying.  The hubs and I are going to grab some grease before the the UGA game and then finally take down our Christmas tree.  To me it's the perfect New Years Day! I am so excited for 2013 and everything it will bring.  I pray that for me it will bring love, light and some much needed levity.  My biggest prayer is that it will bring Matt and I a child.  I'm hoping that 2013...