Talbots

I used to think of talbots as a mom store. But it totally isn't any more! It's darling! I think they've totally changed their target, but unfortunately they've also bumped up their price point. I'm loving the double pocket grace fit jacket below.

However, they do have things that go on super sale. I bought three sweaters the other day and spent less than $60. Two of them were less than $20! One I bought is the one below. So cute?

My mom told me 3 things before I went on a date.

keep these in mind girls...

1. Be on time. 


2. Touch him/hold his hand at some point in the night. 


3. Don't wear a scarf around your neck. 


My mom knows what's important. 

Winter Break in Review

My winter break consisted of:

Shopping for jeans for my mom. I bought her 6 pairs and then we had a trying on session at home on Christmas day. She decided to keep the Joe's. Who else's mom can wear Joe's? She looks great for being like 80. I was happy to find Joe's for me too. I don't know how often you find Joe's at TJ Maxx and Nordstorm Rack, but I must have been doing something right that day.

Finding some good deals at the Banana Republic in Old Town Alexandria.

Going to my parent's new house at Deep Creek. There's a beautiful view of the lake from the hot tub (where I sat for like a full hour). We walked on the frozen lake too.

Juliette jumping in the snow before getting back in the hot tub. 

There's snow on her toes. 

Ice skating at the Ballston mall. It's only $1 on Tuesdays at 2:00. I kind of love ice skating. I'm thinking about doing lessons.

Discovering Carraca's in Falls Church. I didn't discover it. Bill just shared it with me. Oh it's just delicious Venezuelan food. Already planning on going back.

Seeing "True Grit" (in the theater) and "A Room with a View" (at home). There's some nudity in "A Room With a View." Whoever thought there would be on a BBC type movie? It's just frontal male nudity and it's not close up and there's a lot of running around, so you really don't see much.

Getting settled in my new place.

I still am trying to find a rug. 

I'm super organized in my closet. Would you expect any less?  It's a small closet, so I have to be. 

Going to the Portrait Gallery to see the Norman Rockwell exhibit and also the train exhibit at the Botanic Gardens with my mom. 

Joining LA Fitness. Hooray! I haven't belonged to a gym in awhile and I'm excited.

Taking a Ballet Class at Ballet Nova. And I can still do a triple pirouette no problem.

Singing "O Holy Night" for my family Christmas Eve program. I wasn't rehearsed. Maybe it sounded okay. 

This is the Yule Log my mom made for Christmas Eve. It was delicious. And isn't it beautiful? 

Reading The Help and starting Life of Pi.

It was a good break. I'm ready to get back into the swing of things though.

Resolutions 2011? 

1. Read a book a month (did it last year).
2. Take ballet/contemporary classes more consistently.
3. Ice skate more.
4. Regular gospel study.
5. Date!