Seeing Red and Pink

I feel like people often get lumped into two categories when it comes to Valentine's Day, lovey-dovey lovers of the holiday and the anti-valentine.

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I fall somewhere in the middle.

As a lover of anything involving hearts I have no problem with Valentine's Day but the Future Hubs and I aren't really the go all out gift giving type, we are more the romantic candle lit dinner type.

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In past years we have enjoyed a nice dinner out but this year I am planning to make a nice dinner at home. The menu is still in the works but will likely involve either filet mignon or seafood and of course, a bottle of fine wine.

I'm certainly not against giving gifts though and for those of you that will be giving gifts this year I created a little gift guide that is fit for every pocket!

For Her

for the fragrance lover...

Clinique Happy Heart $42.50 (for fragrance only)

Coach Poppy $60

for the shoe lover...

Kate Spade Darla $298

for the accessory lover...

Forever 21 necklace $7.80

Forever 21 heart earring trio $3.80

Collection XIIX Sheer Tie Dye Scarf via Nordstrom $38.00

for the home decor lover...

Pier One love wall frames $59.95

Urban Outfitters heart chalkboard $36.00

 

For Him

for the fashionable man...

David Donahue dress shirt via Nordstrom $125.00

Gap vintage striped polo $29.50

for the well accessorized man...

Jack Spade wallet $150.00

Forever 21 Fedora $13.90

for the gadget lover...

U-control rc helicopter via Brookstone (FH has one!) $39.95

Apple iPod touch (starts at) $229.00

for the wine lover...

rabbit corkscrew via the Wine Enthusiast $59.95

adjustable temp wine chiller via Sharper Image $99.99

4 month membership to Wine of the Month Club, classic series $128.49

I would love to hear what your plans are for Valentine's Day!

did you get your honey a gift?

are you cooking up something delicious?

are you and your girlfriends having a night out?

let me know!

<3

Champagne For My Real Friends

After seven months apart, my bestie and I were reunited for one crazy fun weekend!

Some highlights include:

apples to apples

white pomegranite martinis

hometown hoodies

mimosas

brewery tours

brick oven pizza

shots

all night girl talk

beer towers

dancing

It's amazing how we can just pick up right where we left off,

and down way too many Washington Apple shots.

That's why best friends are so great.

We went to our favorite bars, ate at our favorite restaurants and spent time with our favorite people.

We took time to celebrate my birthday together.

And hugged.

a lot.

She's back in Cali now, so until next time...

<3



Mad for Mimosas

When I read about a new restaurant opening up in Merrimack, NH called The Homestead I immediately checked out their menu since I just love when a new place opens up in our area.

One of my favorite things about my visits to New York City are the brunches, often served with bottomless beverages. So what caught my eye on The Homestead's menu? Sunday brunch with $1.99 mimosas!

I was sold.

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The Homestead certainly lived up to its name in ambiance. A roaring fire and exposed beams in a large open barn style space. It was warm and inviting from the moment we walked in. Upstairs, the tavern features oversized couches just begging for relaxation with a cool drink.

Of course I immediately ordered myself a mimosa.

It was refreshing and delicious, made with freshly squeezed orange juice. The Homestead's other brunch drinks, screwdrivers & bloody marys were also $1.99 and served in adorable mason jars.

So the drinks were great! What about the food?

I ordered the banana stuffed french toast while the future Hubs ordered the grilled chicken bltc. Both were served with their signature homefries, and both were delish!

The service was also friendly with our server telling us about the lively weekends in the Tavern and being more than helpful about the menu items. She also kept the mimosas coming which made me very happy!

The Homestead is definitely a new favorite, we've been back twice!

Part of the Homestead & Fratello's Restaurant family you can find this location at 641 DW Highway, Merrimack NH.

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What The Fug?! Celebrity Edition

Happy Friday!!!

I had the laziest week of all time.

TWO massive snowstorms hit New England giving me two full days off of work and what did I do? Nothing! Super lazy, I know.

I'm happy the weekend is here though and I'm off to go skiing yet again and I'll be attending a little shindig on Sunday. Do ya'll have any plans for the big game?

I decided to feature a male this week, I don't think any men have graced the pages of What The Fug?! before so it's time.

I think Adam Lambert is a repeat WTF?! offender but this outfit is beyond awful.

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The clothes, the accessories, the hair...ugh.

What do YOU think?!

Have a fabulous weekend!

and whoever you cheer for, enjoy the game!

<3

Disclaimer: The opinions featured on What The Fug?! are solely my own and are not meant to insult, or discourage anyone from shopping at, certain retailers.

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