A is for Apologies.

Apologies for not posting yesterday. I was busy eating at Jollibee (yum chickenjoy!) and then packing for my work trip. Because "A" is also for Aspen, which is where I shall reside for the next few days. So advanced apologies for not posting regularly because of Aspen.

But I am able to post today. Here are a few pics I was able to snap in the few "free" hours I had.

How appropriate!

Apparently the USA Pro Challenge was taking place here. That was a fun scene to stumble upon.

Ahhhh, a bear! This thing is quite big and cool! It's made of pine needles.

As always, if I'm lacking a blog post, you can still see my daily pictures on Instagram (@heart_of_luv).

Rant Off.

Dear eBay Buyer....

....PLEASE LEAVE ME FEEDBACK!

Sincerely,
Your Hardworking eBay Seller
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I just don't get it. I take the time to post things on eBay. I take the time (well most of the time) to answer your questions and send you pictures when you request them. Once you win, I take the time to package your pretty item with pretty labels and my ever so pretty washi tape. Then I take more time to go to the Post Office, where I get really annoyed when people cut the line because they are too blind and stupid to see that there are 10 other people waiting for the automated machines. And then, of course, I take more time to send you a nice note that your package was shipped and give you the tracking number. So all I ask is you leave feedback (preferably positive of course) of your experience once your package arrives. That's all I ask!!! Sheesh. No, you also make me take time to see if the package did, indeed, make it to it's destination and then I have to send you a reminder. And even then, 80% of you don't leave me feedback. WTF?! You're the worst kind of eBayer. And it's a damn shame eBay doesn't let me leave you neutral feedback. Well, eBay sucks at a lot of things also (like their ridiculous fees) but that's another rant off for another time. So there, that's my rant for the day. Now, feel free to visit my eBay listings and bid to your heart's desire on my gently used items from Kate Spade, Coach, J. Crew, etc. Momma needs to find them a nice new loving home and make room for new children.  :)

Live Colorfully.

Friday was not my friend. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great and I was just happy when the day came to an end. Saturday was a thousand times better, perhaps because it was "celebrate Easter with finally shopping" day at the outlets with Sister. And what perfect weather it was for such a blessed day! :D

While the Kate Spade store turned out not to meet our super-high expectations, I did love all the colors on display.
And yes, although I already have an iPhone case, I couldn't resist this coral striped one.
I can't find it online but there is a similar one now on sale. Mine was only $26. Haha, I love the outlets.

My J.Crew loot - the best store there.
Retail value = $430 [I would never spend that much moola on one trip! *psh*]

Sale value = $243 [Eh, still expensive for my taste.]
With add'l sale discounts of 30% off = $169 [Now, that's a bargain. But if you know me better...]
Final total spent after another 10% off = $153.54 [Insert evil laugh here.]
And clearly, I was loving the pink/coral/orange family of colors.

I haven't been loving Coach as much in the last few years, but this sign is still a nice welcome addition to my shopping experience :)

Sure, there was much more retail therapy over the weekend, but this is all I managed to photograph. I was pooped by the end of Saturday, and Sunday was a little more of the same (except replace the corals with the pastel blues and greens.)

If I Were...

...rich and well-off (the complete opposite of my cheap, bargain-loving self) - money not a concern, I would totally purchase any and all of the following right this instant...

All images found via Pinterest (and you bet your bottom dollar, this looks extremely close to my "wish list" board).