Shopaholic in Alabama

It's Valentine's Day! I hope you are having a great day with your sweetie - whether it's your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, son, daughter, parents, pet or BFF.  The hubby and I usually go to eat and he usually brings home flowers for me. We really don't make it a big deal around here. It might sound silly to some, but I feel like every day we are together is a version of Valentine's Day. My husband is always doing sweet things for me (and I don't mean just buying presents). I mean the small things - opening doors, always considering me first in every decision, picking up something he knows I will love from the store. Those kinds of things.  Today he is out of town on business, and I am home with the flu. Needless to say, there will be no celebration here tonight. However - I am looking forward to recovering from this sickness very soon, the arrival of the weekend, DH will be home, and we can have our belated Valentine's date.  In the meantim...

Happy Valentine's Day to you! I've always loved Valentine's Day - love the colors of pink and red, love exchanging cards, love receiving candy and flowers from someone you love that loves you back! It's just a sweet day that always makes me happy!  Unfortunately, today's celebration is a bit "lacking" - the DH is out of town, and I'm working very late tonight (although I was happy to sleep past 5am this morning so I'm not complaining, promise). Today there will be no candy, no flowers, no swanky dinner out to celebrate. Hubby should be home this weekend, and we plan to celebrate then. So.... What does a Shopaholic, left alone on Valentine's Day, do? Shop - of course! When I received the email from Uscoop about scoring Gretchen Scott at half price, I was intrigued. Then I went on the website and literally feel in love... Photo by Wayra Photography, exclusively for Voguette.com.  Do you own any Gretchen Scott tunics? I...

Happy Valentine's Day to all my Shopaholic friends and family! Most of us put a lot of importance on Valentine's Day; just as Hallmark, Godiva, FTD and Tiffany would like! As you already know, I'm 40 years young and have been married for 16 years. Today I'd like to share two reminders about February 14.  1) If your spouse, loved one or significant other isn't as "into" Valentine's Day as you would like, it doesn't mean that he or she isn't "into" you. Some people just don't get it - despite hints, crying fits, threats, etc. It does not mean they care for you any less. Frankly, I want the DH to bring me flowers when he wants to - not when the date on the calendar says "he should". In a good, healthy relationship you should feel confident about someone's feelings all the time - not just on Valentine's Day. 2) Please take a moment today to think of those around you without anyone "special" in their ...

TGIF, Shopaholics! Are you ready for the weekend? Any big plans? We are expecting a high of 61 degrees on Sunday and I am soooooo ready! :-) What would you like from your sweetheart for Valentine's Day? Of course the obvious gifts are nice - chocolate covered Godiva strawberries, a new diamond from Cartier, one, two or three dozen roses, etc - but how about a special piece of handmade jewelry from a girl we all know and love? One of my favorite jewelry designers (and besties, of course) Caroline Grace Jewelry has introduced several new pieces into her line. They are perfect for a "gift to self" or a Valentine's Day gift. My readers know I have blogged about CGJ many times, and it's because her jewelry simply does not disappoint. It's always more beautiful in person than in the photographs. The detail to quality and workmanship in evident, and nothing but the best materials are used in the design process. Each piece is truly a small piece of art. Meet som...