Monday, August 23, 2010

Preparing....

...for a special someone to visit me later this week. One of my best friends in the world is coming from New York to visit us for an extended weekend.

This past weekend was filled with end of summer play dates and lots of quality time with the little one playing board games and watching movies at home. I did manage to sneak in some fluffing around the house to prepare for my guest.
Fresh flowers all around the house and the fridge is stocked. All that's left is buying lots of white wine and prosecco for our girls weekend. I hung this London subway sign~chalk board that I made a few months ago {which I've had hidden away}. I like having it here next to the white hall tree and chandy where it really stands out.

Our back to school morning was of course a bit stressful (chaos in a huge school) and both of us girly~girls were choking back the tears, but we managed just fine. I'm so proud of my little one, she was such a brave girl starting first grade today.

Good thing I still had my camera set on the super~exposure setting to mask the tears. ;)

I hope everyone had a great weekend and cheers to those who went back to school today!

22 comments:

  1. Aaaaah 1st grade, she is growing up. So hard isn't it. She will do great!! I am sure she will have lots of stories when she comes home. Have a wonderful and fun time with your BFF!!I love spending time with my gal pals.Happy Monday,Kathysue

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  2. hi t,

    love that chalboard sign. i'm going to go do something inspirational to mine right now. i remember those back to school days with such fondness, cherish them.

    ~janet

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  3. I wish I was going back to school!

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  4. I could kick you to for not going! I heard London is one of the best! Love your images! Stunning vignettes! Your home looks gorgeous! ~lulu

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  5. Oh man, I was goin gto see if you wanted to get the girls together this weekend. Oh well, have fun with your friend. I got misty eyed this morning. I hope N and Em get to play this afternoon at the after-school program.

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  6. Have fun with your gf! Oh the first day of school, always a hard one!
    XO
    Kristin

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  7. Oh, your little doll does look like a brave one. She looks like she's holding it together a wee bit better than mama! ;-)

    I love your chalk sign, Tricia!

    Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs,
    Anne

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  8. ~*~Your house looks so beautiful and cozy for your guest!~*~The pic of you and your daughter is sweet too..Have a lovely monday~*~Rachel

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  9. I have my brother over from the UK at the moment. I've packed them off to NYC today though, so I can catch up... this little old place started the visit looking nice for my visitors, but it's now showing the signs of being packed to the rafters! Have fun with your GF. Lx

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  10. O, T...I am wanting some subway art in the WORST way...I just love the look...

    All the grands went back to school this morning with long faces...*heavy sigh......

    Gotta go catch up with your posts..
    xo bj

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  11. Always such a happy-sad feeling to start a new school year. Here's to a great one!

    Thought of you many times over the weekend as I fluffed my nest over here!

    xo...Linsey

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  12. Can't seem to get the hang of logging in to comment!!! I've been keeping up while away. The chalkboard wall and powder bath turned out awesome (I wouldn't give Rob any chalk though if I were you:). Glad you guys enjoyed your weekend before N went back to school! Looking forward to catching up and hearing about your trip...
    T2

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  13. Ohhhh..your sweet girl is so adorable & such a great photo on her first day of 1st grade! You were not alone choking back the tears today. My youngest started her first day of college today. Just thinking about it was hard. Your home is so lovely T and you ladies are going to have such a special visit. Hoping your daughter had a fab first day! xx

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  14. Happy first day little one....hope it was grand!!! ;)

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  15. ahhh so sweet! I hear ya'...I have one starting high school....yikes! Can't believe it! You guys are so adorable together :)

    Have a great time w/ your friend for NY! It looks like you're a very thoughtful hostess!

    xo,
    Shellagh

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  16. Your home looks lovely & inviting! I hope your daughter had a wonderful 1st day of school. My son starts 2nd grade on Wednesday, so hard to believe! Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day and your comment! :)

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  17. your entry is just beautiful. i'm sure your friend will feel very welcomed! have fun!

    Courtney

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  18. love the chalkboard!!! great shots...

    you look beautiful to have been crying! :)

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  19. You put things together so well! I know you and your friends had much catching up to do....girl times are THE best! Your little one is just precious!
    xx

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~Tricia

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