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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Beyond Beaming!

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Good morning, loves! And happy Wednesday to you all!

I'm in such a wonderful mood as of late. I'm beyond busy prepping for my upcoming trip to New Orleans and for J's birthday but the warm weather, gorgeous flowers and light at the end of the tunnel are having quite the effect on me.

The trip is only a few more days away and now I'm taking care of last minute things. Packing, manis & pedis, and the like. Oh and I just found out that they have a fabulous pool at the hotel so guess who's packing the bikini? :)

Off to prep some more....

Hope you're all having a fabulous week!

xoxo

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 All images edited by The Alternative Wife
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51 comments:

  1. VM Creation AtelierMarch 14, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Wish you lovely,pretty,sunshine week,dearest Dawn:-)*

    Oh...........these images making me happy,it's really vibrant and gorgeous mood there!!!

    Love,
    ***Violetta***

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  2. The Dainty Dolls HouseMarch 14, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Sounds marvelous!! Hope you get everything done!!Have a magical day!! xox

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  3. M.EMarch 14, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    love those chanel shades :)

    Enjoy New Orleans!

    http://fashion-gourmet.blogspot.com/

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  4. Rachel {little bits of lovely}March 14, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Oh those nail polishes are so pretty! Have fun getting pampered lovely, sounds like its going to be a pretty amazing celebration! xx

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  5. sugarhoneybabyMarch 14, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Sounds great.Oh my bikini!I just wont
    to put off my boots:))

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  6. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    The work week definitely goes by fast when a fun weekend is planned! Glad you are so excited. xo

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  7. lorenabrMarch 14, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Oh the Big Easy... have fun! :)

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  8. Mrs. PancakesMarch 14, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Iove how the flowers look like they are beaming too!

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  9. Lindsey Regan Thorne @ be prettyMarch 14, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    So jealous of the fun you and J are about to have... best way to celebrate a big bday! :) Pools, cocktails, sun, and your hunny! Wishing you the best time! xo

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  10. Vær våkenMarch 14, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    An absolutely fabulous week to you, too!!! Love those flowers!

    Kristin♥

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  11. TanviMarch 14, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Sounds lovely! And YAY!!! for being happy and bubbly!

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  12. Helena - A Diary of LovelyMarch 14, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    oh lucky ladies!! glad to see you so happy, its contagious with your pretty mood!

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  13. classiqMarch 14, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    It's going to be a fabulous weekend, I'm sure. :)
    Ada

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  14. OMarch 14, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Happy Wednesday! Love the colors in the pictures xoxo

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  15. Katie*BelleMarch 14, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Thanks for spreading your beautiful mood to all of us today! It's contagious and I love it. I hope you have a wonderful time in New Orleans. It's such a special place.

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  16. LauraMarch 14, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Awesome!! I'm loving the warmer weather too and the winter blues are slowly departing, thank goodness! I think it's all those birds chirping that do it for me ;)

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  17. LeslieMarch 14, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    How exciting Dawn! All the prep for a trip - women have so much to do!! :) Great Chanel polish (love all Chanel!)and those flowers make me smile.

    xx
    leslie

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  18. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    So happy to hear lovely:) This amazing weather really does wonders for the spirit.

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  19. Elisa @ Crazy, Amazing LifeMarch 14, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Hey girl! I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful time in New Orleans! Please bring back some pictures? I have wanted to visit for ages!

    Also, pretty pics as usual, but especially fitting since I have been craving bright colors lately :-)

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  20. Tiffany KadaniMarch 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Eek! Sounds like a fabulous trip! I swear, getting ready for a trip is half the fun. A mani sounds delightful right now!

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  21. Yola ThorpMarch 14, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Great pictures.

    xx,
    www.yolathorp.com

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  22. Jelena ZivanovicMarch 14, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    So nice to hear u're in a great mood, u gonna have beautiful time there for sure!!!! I love those pretty colors in the post!!! So girly and vivid!
    kisses

    Jelena
    glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com

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  23. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    This weather makes me beam as well!! Beautiful post, I need more of these vibrant colors in my life!

    Bikini time! You are going to have so much fun in Nola!

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  24. Chicago Chic March 14, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    I'm so excited for you! So I'm thinking that we did a weather swap because it's cold and rainy here in San Diego!! :/ Hehe well enjoy it, you deserve...and I can't wait to hear about your trip -- poolside sounds fantastic.

    xo
    Rachel

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  25. Samantha GreenMarch 14, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I'd love to be going somewhere that would require a bikini :) LOVE the colour of that nail polish -- has inspired me to mani/pedi this evening xx

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  26. GiorgiaMarch 14, 2012 at 12:10 PM

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  27. B. in the KnowMarch 14, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I love the giddiness of spring fever! The sun and a fun vacay - I mean how can you go wrong?! My week also just got that much more fabulous because I get to go on a date tonight - and I am actually excited about it!
    Much love,
    B

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  28. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}March 14, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Ah, poolside with a new mani-pedi sounds absolutely divine to me! The warmer weather has me craving vacay time! (c:

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  29. AlexaMarch 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Yay! I feel you beaming from here! You're going to have an awesome time by that pool, Dawn! xo

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  30. Daily Cup of CoutureMarch 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    that all sounds so wonderful!!! xx

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  31. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Your trip will be amazing! Hope to see some Instagram shots of it :)

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  32. yiqin;March 14, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    love the chanel polish <3

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  33. two birdsMarch 14, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    have a fabulous time! it sounds amazing. and anything that "forces" you to get a mani/pedi is definitely worth it!!

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  34. Oh to Be a MuseMarch 14, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    oh that pink Chanel polish looks awesome. you are going to have so much fun in NOLA. get the sweet treats and drink the hurricanes! :)

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  35. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    That sounds lovely. I so need a weekend away! It's been busy busy busy around here. Have a wonderful time!!

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  36. Meisha.StyleMarch 14, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    the first picture brings a big smile to my face too! =)

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  37. {The Perfect Palette}March 14, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Have fun packing and prepping! Sounds like it's going to be a great trip.

    xx, chrissy

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  38. ijinkuMarch 14, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Have fun in New Orleans! It's a great place to visit-so much culture!

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  39. About Last WeekendMarch 14, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    There is so many bits and bobs to do before you fly away isn't there - but how fun and this pool looks so atmospheric!

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  40. Ioana-CarmenMarch 14, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful photos darling :X

    http://www.fashionspot.ro/

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  41. navy and orangeMarch 14, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    have fun! love the pops of pink!

    xoxo navy & orange

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  42. AnnemarieMarch 14, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Your good mood is shining through this gorgeous post, Dawn! Love it!

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  43. Bad JoanMarch 14, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    Love all the pink in this post! Have a wonderful trip!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  44. honey my heartMarch 14, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    those flowers are such a bright and gorgeous. good luck with all the planning, the weekend will be great ;)

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  45. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Haha it's funny. I'm going to Manhattan as you're leaving! I hope you have a blast in New Orleans with your husband!

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  46. Maria @ Orchard BloomMarch 14, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful trip!!

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  47. Ali RodriguezMarch 15, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Ahh it all sounds so exciting! Sometimes planning is half the fun!

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  48. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Nice post

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  49. Mary AnnMarch 19, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Those Chanel shades are gorgeous! I just bought my first Chanel nail color recently - lovin' that pink one in the front. ;-)

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  50. em.me.maMarch 20, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    oh i love your blog! that chanel pink, never seen it before but i love that shade. ahh wish i had time for a nice dip in the sun. still a little chilly in toronto tho

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  51. UnknownMarch 22, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    amazing pics!!!i love this post


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