Birthday Weekend!

Yes, indeed, my little chickens! The merrymaker turns 25 years of age this weekend.  Sunday, to be exact.  // Cue Dies Irae \\ Here's a quick throwback to the last monumental four birthdays of my twenties.

A quarter of a century of laughter, friends, family, and fun.  Four (legal) years of margarita consumption and over a million karaoke songs under my belt.  Sure... not all of 20's life goals have been crossed off my inner to-do list, but I have had way more fun than I deserve.  The past year had brought on a mountain-load of hard times and losses, but every day was made easier by the amazing support system I have in my life.  So, have a margarita in my honor this weekend and turn up some country music really loud... call a friend and tell them you love them. And hey, I think we can all agree that a new driver's license picture was the best birthday gift I could possibly receive.

Bachelorettes & Blind Bears

Well, I am barely recovered from the last three days!  My weekend took off early on Friday with my sister's bachelorette party (the wedding is in 12 days!!!!) and we had such a blast. I planned the whole she-bang and I was super thrilled that it went so well! We had a Great Gatsby theme where everyone dressed up and it was so fabulous. The night started with a wine tasting led by one of my friends, followed by a lingerie shower, then to a fabulous restaurant in Memphis called the Majestic Grille.  Then we rented the room behind the bar at the Bind Bear, our local speakeasy, for cocktails and dancing.  If you're not familiar, it is a room with a two way mirror behind the bar so you can see everything that is going on in the bar from your own private room! SO FUN!

Cheers! I hope you had great weekends of your own, little chickens! See you soon :)

Who's That Girl?!

I will save you the ins and outs of where I've been hiding (somewhere between a margarita bar and a lost Macbook charger) and just carry on, my wayward chickens.  Deal? Deal. Sweet summertime is here and I feel the freedom! I have slow, peaceful mornings, a belated work time, and freedom of dress code with my new job (a post to come on that soon.)  Also, summer means CELEBRATION! Last Saturday, a few of my favorites went out to celebrate my main blonde's birthday.

tank: tj maxx | pink shorts: dots | wedges: payless | necklace: gift | pink bracelet: gift | claw cuff: bid girl

I hope today finds all of you well, and I hope it won't be so long before I am back again.

Lord knows, I have a lot to say and share with my little chickens.
Cheers!

Beale Street Music Fest 2013

Hellloooo and welcome to the post about one of my favorite weekends ever in this lovely little town of Memphis, TN. The first weekend in May starts the fun (and usually the rain showers) and you can expect some fun and big name bands to show up. Be prepared for iPhone pics because who wants to keep up with a camera when you may fall in the mud at any given moment? Precisely.

Usually it is super hot and sticky and gross, but this year the rain brought cooler temps and a constant threat of rain. It never really showered on us until Sunday night which is a blessing. My bright orange rain coat was my trusty accessory.

Friday night I saw Sheryl Crow (below) and Bass Nectar (not pictured.)

Saturday was THE BLACK KEYS! Such an amazing show and it is one I will remember for a looooong time.

Oh, and Dwight Yoakam was life changing and super fun.

Sunday was the day I was most looking forward to because The Black Crowes were coming back! I've seen them twice before and I just love those boys!!! Definitely my favorite part of the entire weekend.

Okay, I lied. My favorite part was having my friend Alli in town from Atlanta.

Goggles just in case the stage flooded.

And meeting Billy Joel*.

 

A good time was had by all. Definitely come see Memphis in the month of May and there is so much in store for you.

\\ *disclaimer: not actually Billy Joel //

 

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Hide and Seek

Oh, here I am! If you were looking for me last week you'll notice from my absence that it took me nearly a clear week to recover from Beale Street Music Fest 2013. The bands, the beverages, the fun with my friends in the muck and the mud.... Exhausting. I can't wait to post super belated posts!

Photo cred here, from Memphis Magazine. Fun article.

I just wanted to get a shoutout in for my Memphis Grizzlies! Way back at the beginning of May, I mentioned we were kicking arse in the playoffs and we are still hanging in there!

Be sure you are following my merrymaking on Instagram for up to the minute shenanigans. I hope to get a post and a beauty giveaway up before the week is out! Exxxciting!!!

My little chickens, have the best day everrrrr.

 

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