a story of two bros, an 80's show and good times.

Tori and Tyler came to town this last weekend!! 

We went LEGWARMERS, a famous 80's cover band ....

(But first had a pre-dance party photo shoot)

   

Then we partied it up in VA! Our friend Brianna and her BF met up with us too. 

I felt like I was 22 again. it was awesome.

We ate a lot of AMAZING food, including Neilson's Frozen  Custard!! Who would have thought it would have made it's way to the east coast...rt??! It was Colton's first time and I think he is sold.

I love that these two are best friends.... did I mention they even have matching watches?? "Bro-atches" as they call it. Yup they bought them for each other. 

   

We were so sad to see them leave. But what fantastic way to kick off March!! 

So who's going to be our next visitors???!

a case of the spring fevers

Is it Spring yet??!!! Add it to the list of firsts this past year. I officially have spring fever. I was literally crawling the walls and almost having a breakdown a few weeks ago (ask Colton). Not cool. I can't been coop'ed up in a house this long!! 

Colton just smiled and said "ohh you have spring fever all right!" 

So instead of making some irrational decision and buying last minute tickets down to Florida (my finger was about to click the "buy" button...) I compromised and we got out of Maryland for a few hours. We drove down through Alexandria and over to Mount Vernon (gorgeous!!). Just what I needed. A change of scenery. The drive takes you down the Potomac and into these gorgeous neighborhoods tucked away from all business of city life. 

Hope is in site. The cherry blossoms are just as anxious as I am blooming weeks early...I thank them for giving me a glimpse of hope that spring weather is around the corner!

(us last year during the cherry blossom festival)

So what have we been up to this month??

Being that is was the month of love Colton and I decided to order some chocolates for ourselves from a brand new chocolate company, my friend Summer has been helping to develop and launch!  It's called Epiphany Chocolates... you MUST try! 

http://epiphanychocolates.com/

They have the most clever names for everything, best flavors and great packaging!! (only someone like me would care about that...) 

Look how our V-Day theme chocolates came....

Join their Facebook page for updates on discounts! They often have 40% off and free shipping. 

Oh and hey look what I got for Vday :) :)

In addition to my life of eating, Colton and I took the little munchkins I watch every week to the Aquarium while their parents were out of town for a night! 

The Baltimore aquarium is sooooooooo great!! BUT now I understand why people put their children (ages 2 and 4) on leashes, you could loose them in a crowd of people in two seconds! 

Needless to say the trip was a little more hectic then expected trying to chase two little ones (who do not belong to us) around in a crowd making sure they don't get lost! BUT all in all it was a great time and maaaybe a little bit of a reality check of life with TWO little ones. 

Feb was great but can't say I haven't every been happier to welcome March!!!! Let's get this spring season started!!

how's the weather in DC you ask?

   

Well two weeks ago it snowed and stayed for a few days. It was the first snow for me! I kinda loved waking up that Saturday morning to powder white everywhere.

What do (mormon) people do for nightlife when it's snowing outside? Duck Pin Bowling!!

Ever been? It was so much fun! 

In duckpin bowling you have mini pins and a ball like a skeeball but a little larger...

( I don't know this man, just a good image if the ball)

Something else different about bowling, you get three tries every time, so you have a better chance at a higher score!

Destiny and Katie going head to head...

Destiny and Bryson, loving some duckpin 

We loved it! The ally was all retro and you even has to keep your own score which was then projected onto the white screen shown here:

Then this last week it was 65 degrees outside, so I popped down to the Mall with a few friends to enjoy some lunch and museums.

My favorite exhibit for many years has been the First Wives Dresses at the National Museum of American History. 

       

For those who haven't been recently you need to go check it out again! The have completely changed everything and the layout is fabulous now.

 Michelle Obama's Dress from the Inauguration was already in there too, unbelievably stunning. 

and all her jewels...

         

Keep the good weather coming DC!!

If estrogen was flammable....

Colton had today off, so what did he choose to do with his free time?? Take me down to Virginia to go antiquing! 

There is this little place called Lucketts Store Antiques in Leesburg, Virginia. People keep telling me I HAVE to go I am GOING to love it. So today being the first day of their HUGE Groundhog Weekend Sale we decided to take a nice drive down the countryside and check it out!

The main store is in an old 3 story home with every little corner from floor to ceiling filled with vintage finds. Outside, furniture was sprawled acorss the grass, in barns, and other smaller homes on the property. 

Colton was all into it at first as we checked out old move theater signs, vintage coffee tables and other unique furniture pieces. 

This baby blue Chipendale inspired piece was $98! a steal right?!I thought so.  

Or this little $59 side table, Ikea can't beat that price!

These could make great garden / patio chars.... just need a little fabric update

Once inside the home Colton found something a little more industrial, this weighted / pulley table lamp... I like his taste! 

I wish I had a place for some cool pulls like these:

As we pushed our way into the home, through the hallways and around corners I noticed Colton was loosing steam. He seemed a bit intimidated, worn out.... and ready to jump out a window, any window.

When I turned around to find him in the chaos of the sale I could just see in his eye's "its time to get out of here". I asked him is he was okay he said....

"If estrogen was flammable and I lit a match that place would BLOW UP. There is way to much emotion in here. "

I think that may have been his first time experiencing the business of housewives at their best, during a sale. Every room in the house was filled with the reason I want to get out of the residential design industry. Women everywhere, dressed to the nines, "antiquing", trying to get a deal, talking about someone they know who could get it for less. 

I didn't blame him one bit, it was time to get out of there and get some fresh air, and much needed homemade donuts.

After our quick snack I perused a few more areas outside....

And then we headed home. I would love to come back, not on a sale day. The prices were really good and they did have a lot of great antique pieces. This trip defiantly peaked my interest for more Virginia antiquing trips!