Tres Jolie
a blog for stuff that is very jolie
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This weekend was grand. Friday night was a blast and as I celebrated with my closest girlfriends. We nommed on delicious sweets, drank fine wine & toasted with the bubbly. The rest of the weekend was filled with tacos, shopping & hot chocolate. In that order.
Now there is a mere 3 days before Paul comes home and I start my 12 day vacation. That noise you just heard? That was me screaming with excitement.
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29 years ago today I was brought into this world and laid in my loving Momma’s arms. Although I wont spend this birthday (again) with my husband, I am going to be surrounded by my closest of girlfriends for a night of sugar, sugar, cocktails & more sugar followed by an old fashioned sleepover. I can’t wait.
Thank you all for the warmest birthday wishes. You sure know how to make a girl smile.
xo
Jolie
(Also, please note that I am throwing up my Hook’em Horns even at a few months old. It’s in my blood.)
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It seems like I’m always saying that “I just can’t believe people now days” or mentioning my growing lack of faith in society. I may or may not have also been a little Scroogey this year to top it off. Spoiler Alert: I have been. But just when you think you’ve figured it out you get a sweet message on your Facebook from a retired soldier in New Jersey. No, really.
During my first semester of college at Southeastern Louisiana University I strategically scheduled my kinesiology early in the morning with a super long break until the rest of my classes. This way I could roll onto campus in my pjs, shower after class and head to the Union for lunch. Obviously the go-getter attitude employers are expecting.
We didn’t have co-ed showers and since our classes were so early we rarely locked our lockers. I had actually locked mine on this specific day. After getting out of swim class (I know, I know. Go-getter to the max) we noticed that our locks had been cut and everyone’s lockers were open. I was a waitress at the time (insert cliche’ here) and had a decent amount of cash that was stolen along with my checkbook (A Precious Moment’s checkbook to be exact) and my jewelry. In my jewelry that was thieved was my class ring. That was the last day I saw it…………….until yesterday.
On my way to Houston last weekend I got a message on Facebook from a gentleman who told me that he bought a bag of used jewelry and there was a class ring inside with my name on it. Thank the Lord that I
havehad a unique first and last name and he was able to find me on Facebook with my highschool & full name. Thanks technology.When I replied to inform him that it was in fact me I also told him that it was stolen from me almost 11 years ago. I thought I would never see that thing again. Ironically, I was just telling Paul a few weeks ago that I wanted to order one from the same company and keep to give to our kids. Well, this kind man sent me back my long lost ring along with a little note that stated:
“Enjoy this ring once again. Happy Birthday & Happy Holidays.”
Um, hello faith in society. Welcome back.
So if you’re feeling a little hum-buggish this year just know that there actually ARE some decent people out there. Maybe only in New Jersey, but they’re out there.
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- Son: (swatting at a bug in the backseat) Damn skeeter.
- Mom: Scott Allen! I don't ever want to hear you say that mister!
- Son: (sobbing) I ain't gonna ever say nothin' 'bout no skeeters or bugs AGAIN!
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A sneak peak at our little photo session this weekend. Our lovely friend Mrs. Cassidy did us the favor of shooting. We had two great locations and I’m pretty pleased with them.
Christmas Card time everybody!!
I would also like to make this my Steppin’ Out Saturday post (even though you can’t see our outfits too closely).
On me:
Jeans- Target
Sweater - Victoria’s Secret
Shoes - Dolce Vita for Target
Cutest headband I’ve ever owned that you can’t see - Charming Charlie
On The Mister:
Jeans - Good question
Shoes - Kenneth Cole
Shirt - Macy’s
Come on and join the crowd!! Everybody’s doing it………………… literally.
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(photo by Stacie @ Katy Marhsall Photography)
This precious little girl up there is Miss Indie Blue. That adorable belly growing Indie’s little brother (ok, maybe little sister) belongs to one of my best friends Katy. This picture graced my inbox this week and I can’t tell you how happy it makes me. Indie is a riot. A plain old riot and I can honestly say that she get’s it from her Mama. Katy and I had some of the best times of our lives growing up and I can not wait to hear the stories that Indie will have with her friends.
Even at two, she cracks me up. I know that someday there will be another little boy or girl that enjoys her friendship as much as I do her Mom’s.
*Not only is she a great friend but she is a fabulous photographer. Her work with families is to die for and she can travel worldwide. If you are in need of a great photographer check her out at Katy Marshall Photography.
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Remember this announcement?
Well if you are on twitter you might want to follow Tres Jolie Bebe to get all the new items, info and sales! Opening on December 1st, 2010.
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You may remember this little post that sparked quite a bit of interest from friends, bloggers and mommies alike. Since there seemed to be such a demand for those precious shoes (I mean, who doesn’t love shoes!?!?) we decided to open an Etsy shop to allow everyone the opportunity to purchase these adorable little nuggets.
Of course we will be selling other sweet baby items such as embroidered onesies, bibs and blankets. There will be cute pre-made options as well as custom for your little ones name or nickname!
Tres Jolie Bebe will feature adorable items designed by Jolie (me!) and made by Grandma (Mom!). This project has allowed us to work together and spend such amazing quality time working to get it started- both in person and over phone and email. (Hey, it’s 2011 people and we live over 600 miles apart.) What does the Mother/Daughter dynamic have to do with anything? It means that everything listed will guaranteed be made with lots and lots and lots of love.
We hope to have Tres Jolie Bebe launched by Dec 1, 2010 just in time for Christmas. Do you already have some sayings in mind? Maybe a certain color scheme for the shoes? Email me and we’ll see if we can customize an order for you. All shop inquires can be directed to tres_jolie23@hotmail.com.
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So I basically am throwing myself a party. I’m not sure if it’s progressive or lame. I’m leaning towards the latter, but “Hey! It’s my birthday, right?”
My birthday falls on a Friday and Paul is out of town. Typically we do a big group dinner and paint the town some shade of rouge, but when The Mister is not here it just doesn’t feel right. My solution? Throw myself a fondue cocktail party! It’s women only and complete with champagne, cake balls and a chocolate fountain for me and my closest of friends.
Between the Houston gals coming in town and the few already staying the night it is sure to be a blast! With my birthday a week before Christmas there will be a warm fire, Christmas movies and lots of girls in jammie jamz!! Can’t wait, lame or not.
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A few weeks back I went on a quick little Girls Weekend trip with some fabulous ladies. We had plans to turn it into a full blown sleepover weekend with spa treatments and movies. We cooked dinner and caught up after not seeing each other together for almost 6 years. I surprised the girls with one of my favorite things ever: giftbags!
Ta-Da! And totally inexpensive. I created a design with our names and used that through out. I ordered the bags and coffee mugs online from a photo gift site and spent the month or so getting up to the trip gathering cute things to fill them. I stuck with the theme and got Bath & Body Works treats, sleep masks, cotton candy, loofahs, creams and each got a chick flick. I also included a framed picture of us the last time we were together. They came together great and didn’t require too much work or moola. Success.
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This year’s Austin City Limits Festival (ACL) was one of the best ones yet. All three days were paired with perfect weather and amazing music.
Here are the pictures and stats…………………
Days: 3
Bands: 130
Attendance: 80,000
Hours Attended: 22
Items lost: 0!
Favorite shows:
- Black Keys
- Broken Bells
- The Temper Trap
- Deadmau5
- Miike Snow
- Band of Horses
- Sonic Youth
………Just to name a few
See the rest of the photos HERE.
