Favourite Thing- May 2-4 Weekend

Happy Friday! What a long weeks it's been and once I get through today (a meeting with someone from our provincial office and the start of our second intern) I will be rewarded with one of my favourite things, May 2-4 weekend!

I'm pretty sure I write about this every year, but...I love this weekend! May 2-4 aka Victoria Day Weekend is just the long weekend in May. While originally created in honour of Queen Victoria this weekend is seen as the kick-off to summer- pools and cottages get opened, people go camping, barbeques get brought out, bond fires, etc.

I will, as usually be spending the weekend at my families second home. The rest of my family will be there too. It's the first weekend that we're all there and the start of at least one of us being there every weekend until Thanksgiving in October. 

 

The days will be spent on the beach, back to the house to sit on the patio until we start to BBQ, dinner and more patio sitting until we're ready for bed. Perhaps a bond fire and/or walk too as well. 

I'm really looking forward to this weekend, having time off, spending time with my family and, of course, getting ready for summer!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Book Club- The Ex-Debutante

Book: The Ex-Debutante A Novel

Author: Linda Francis Lee

Amazon Summary: 
When Carlisle Wainwright Cushing left her native Texas to start a new life in Boston, she had no regrets. The former Texas debutante, who never felt at home in her Southern skin, had found liberation--or so she thought. Until the day she gets an urgent call from her mother, reporting that: one, the Symphony Association Debutante Ball, which Carlisle's family has sponsored for years, is about to be called off; Two, her mother's divorce has the whole town talking; And three, the family's good name is at stake and Carlisle is the only one who can fix it all. So Carlisle takes a leave of absence from her law firm and goes to Texas to help. Her fiance, who has no idea she's an heiress, can't know that she's organizing the ball, handling the dramas of the girls involved, settling her mother's suit--and coming face to face with the true love of her life, whom she ran out on when she left Texas. Her trip home challenges Carlisle's sense of herself and brings the pieces of her past together, so that when she finally re-meets the man of her dreams, she's in a perfect place to tempt fate.

What I have to say: 
I had previously read another book by the same author (The Devil in the Junior League), which I really enjoyed. From what I had previously read about this book (descriptions, not reviews) it seemed that the book would focus primarily on the debutante ball. I wasn't crazy about this primary storyline but I do enjoy this author, so I thought I would give this book a try. I was pleasantly surprised to find the focus of this book was actually about Carlisle's family- her mother's divorce, her brother and his family coming back to Texas, her sister trying to get pregnant and of course the ball that was founded by her family 100 years ago.

This was a truly enjoyable read. Lots of entertaining drama and a dose of humour commonly found in chick lit,  made this a book that was hard to put down.

Pamper Me Pretty Reveal

Back in March, Lacey from Charm + Sass and I decided we wanted to host a swap together. Next thing you know, Pamper Me Pretty was born! Lacey and I had so much fun organizing this swap and I can't believe it's time to link up and share what our partners sent! 

I was partnered with Lacey from Charm + Sass.I could smell her package before I even opened it...and it smelled good! 

I opened the package and saw this:

So much stuff!

1.  Jemima J- I had told Lacey, that my life is so hectic that having time to read is really relaxing for me. Lacey sent me this book, which was from her collection. I love getting books from friends that were there's to begin with! A little extra love, a little extra meaning. Plus, this book has been on my reading list forever!
2.  Card from Lacey- she wrote me the sweetest message!
3. Jane Austen Ruined My Life- Another book from Lacey's collection. I remember hearing about this book and can't wait to read it!
4. Sea Kelp- This is actually a travel pack and has body wash, shampoo, body butter and soap. 
5. Wax Tarts- The scent is 'fresh bread'. Smells good and I can't wait to burn them! Best part? Lacey MADE them!!! How great is that?!?!? I  had no idea that my friend/partner was so talented!
6. Coca Butter Body Wash- Smells good and I can't wait to try it!
7. Nail file
8. After Sun Moisturizing Gel- Tropical Coconut. I think I mentioned this to Lacey...I love being outside and at the beach (reading, of course). I burn super easily so this will come in handy!
9. Nail Polish- It's a great pink colour called Thimbleberry. This will be a perfect colout for the summer. 
10. Loofah Exfoliating Scrub- Peaches & Passion...also smells good. I actually almost out of the body scrub I usually use, so I will be trying this super soon. 
11. elf Lotion Wipes- Vanilla Coconut. Coconut is actually one of my favourite scents! This is actually a company I have yet to find in Canada (another swap partner introduced me to their lip balm). I have super dry skin and these wipes are supposed to hydrate and moisturize. I'm excited to try them and see what happens to my skin. 
12. Wax Tarts- Also made by Lacey! The scent is Hazlenut Coffee...one of the best scents! So good!
13. Wax Tarts- These ones are Sweet Tea and also smells so good! Can't wait to try these...and of course, made by Lacey!
14. Cooling Eye Mask- I have never tried one of these masks before, but have wanted to for ages. 
15. Detoxifying Dead Sea Mud Mask
16. Revitalizing Lemon Balm Spa Masque

Did Lacey spoil me or what???? So many great things and I can not wait to try them out! Lacey made sure that I would be pampered and Pretty!

Thanks so much Lacey!

Now it's your turn to link up and share what you got to 'Pamper Me Pretty'!

Inspire Me

Happy Monday! I had another great weekend filled with family and friends. I have busy week this week, filled with family, friends and meetings! While it will be a hectic week, it should also be pretty fun. 

Have a great week!