Lovely Long Weekending

I am extremely thankful that my weekend extends into today, as I finally work somewhere that gives us Presidents Day off. That extra day tacked onto the weekend makes such a huge difference, and they should happen more often right?

I treated myself to Starbucks on Friday, and came back to my desk to find a cute little Valentine waiting for me. Chocolates? Yes please! At lunch, I took a stroll down the block to enjoy the beautiful weather before heading over to Trader Joes for a few "necessities". And by necessities I mean cookie butter, wine, coconut oil spray, and an Italian meat trio. Then I hurried over to Chic Fil A to cash in my free chicken sandwich. Delish.

That evening I went out for an impromptu happy hour which was filled with laughs, some food, and good drinks. Just what the doctor ordered.

Saturday, I did some damage at the mall to shop for my upcoming cruise and a gala at work that I needed a new cocktail dress for. I ended up hitting the jackpot at Express as they were having 40% off all dresses, tops, and jeans. I walked out of there with 2 new cocktail dresses and a beautiful flowy top for less than what one of the dresses would have cost full price. Bazinga.

I also picked up Murad's cleanser and spot treatment at Sephora, and a new bikini top for the cruise at Target using the 25% off cartwheel for women's clothing and swimwear. Coming home and finding my latest Rocksbox shipment in the mail was the icing on an already amazing cake for the day.

Barcelona Cami | Ruched Dress | Cut Out Dress {sold out online}

Now my dilemma is which dress do I wear to the gala? Do I go with electric blue or do I go for the wow factor with the open back? (They're both coming on the cruise for formal nights, so they'll both get worn.)

Oh! And can we talk about how sad I am that I finally ordered these fabulous sequined leggings only to get an email several hours later that they're sold out and the order has been cancelled. I just went back to the site, and they're still showing that they're available. Not cool H&M... not cool..

That evening, H and I had our annual tradition of celebrating Valentine's Day at home with champagne and a pot of cheese fondue. I put out the Italian meat trio for an appetizer, and then we went to town enjoyed the cheese fondue for the main course.

Creme Brulee for dessert

Sunday was the continuation of the Harry Potter marathon in a friend's home theater with an intermission of Cards Against Humanity which is always a good time.

*Little Man is getting so big*

Joining Biana for Weekending

and

Lisa and Bella for Weekend Recap