Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst is a very odd man. Sarah and I went to The Goss-Michael Gallery today to see the Damien Hirst exhibit and I left there wondering just how many drugs this man does. I can appreciate his art, but it is in no way anything that I would ever want in my house, much less pay millions for. He is probably best known for his diamond crusted skull that recently sold for MILLIONS. The skull was not on exhibit, but there were some very.interesting.pieces. I am not going to post close up pictures of the art, but you can go here to see them all. Also, there was a disclaimer on the door, basically letting people know that the exhibit could be disturbing and they warned you beforehand.

Also, we did not see George Michael. Or Kenny Goss. Now, that would have made for an interesting blog post.

Spring Decorating

I was in Williams Sonoma Home the other day and I found just the thing I was looking for, for our mantle. Only problem, in order to purchase these it would mean going without food for about a week. Yes, their lovely lemon branches were almost $40 a branch. Eek! I channeled my inner Martha and went to Michael's and purchased 2 bundles of fake lemons and some green florist tape. They were already on these tiny wire sticks, so I was able to come home and cut some branches from the yard and make my own!

I think they really look great with my collection of white temple jars / ginger jars / vases. As soon as this goes on sale, it will be mine. And when I mean sale, I mean super clearance. If anyone knows of an online retailer selling similar looking ones for less, let me know!

Before and After -- Ear Lobes

After months of searching for a good plastic surgeon to “fix my ears” I finally did it! Yesterday I had both of my earlobes reconstructed. A little back-story…. When I was younger I got a staph infection in both ears. The holes healed extremely low and eventually one (the right one) ripped out. I had that one fixed back in elementary school. Fast forward over ten years to college – I decide to get the right hole re-pierced. They pierce it super low, to match the left ear, but this one ends up being even lower. So low, you can see the back when I wear even the tiniest diamond studs. Plus, a couple weeks before I wedding I ripped it even worse. So, yesterday I had both of them reconstructed!

It was not at all painful and only lasted about an hour. They numbed the entire earlobe with a numbing gel, and then I received shots to numb it even more…. After that, I am not sure what all they did. I did not want to know what was going on, or else I would have passed out! 1 hour later, I was all done. There are 8 stitches in my left ear and 6 in my right. I go back on Monday to get them removed, then in 8-ish weeks I go back to the plastic surgeon to have then re-pierced. I am definitely going to ask for the numbing gel when they re-pierce them… that stuff was amazing!

Playboy in my closet

Looks like Holly and I both have the same taste in green J Crew sweaters.... but, that is about the only thing we have in common.

Also, what is it about wearing that sweater that makes you pose with food?!? Mine was from Christmas morning with the breakfast casserole I had made. What was her excuse?

Missed opportunity...

Had I known they were going to be in New Orleans the same time I was, I would have stalked them instead of getting my mani and pedi at the Ritz.

New Orleans

I just got back from a weekend in New Orleans. It was my first time to spend more than a couple of hours in The Crescent City.

My salad from dinner last night at La Petite Grocery -- Egg Salad!

Along the mighty Mississippi River

The remnants from the St. Pat's Day Parade --- they throw cabbage, carrots, and potatoes from the floats.

A beautiful courtyard

I love the black iron...

Left over Mari Gras beads!

There was an Amish choir singing in Jackson Square

Go Mavs!

Last night I went to to Mavs game with Allison and while we were cheering on the guys to a great win (118 - 93) over the Charlotte Bobcats, we saw this.

Yes, she was reading. At. A. Sporting. Event. So, as she was engrossed in the Harlequin romance, we were watching this....

Plus, she had great seats. Why would you waste $100+ seats to read a trashy romance novel? Her husband must be proud.

Don't get me wrong, I love to read..... just not at a Mavs game.

Also, I got to wear my favorite Dirk shirt....

Bling - Paris style

So, this is absolutely hilarious. As we all know, Miss Paris Hilton is in luuuuv with her "on again, off again BFF's baby daddy brother." She has a new piece of bling with Benji Madden's initials....which just so happen to be Mrs. Preppy's initials. Maybe I think I need to add this accessory to my jewelery box. Or maybe not.