{image courtesy Sweet Memories Photography by Sandi McClain}

Then, on St Patrick's Day of last year I got a sweet present from an Irish Leprechaun. Known as free tix to see New Kids on the Block. Well, they weren't free, but I think $1 per ticket is pretty close to free as you can get. I was at work and got a call from Mandy asking if she were able to get us tickets to the concert would I go...my answer "Heck yes!" We had awesome seats (value of seats = $65). It was one of the most fun concerts I've ever been to. :) Jammin' out to Hangin' Tough & Step by Step!

I haven't been to one concert this year. I atleast try to go to one every year. It's one of my favorite things. Got any suggestions? Or know of anyone coming to Greenville, Atlanta, or Charlotte that I can go see? The Biebster (that's what I like to call my jail bait boo Justin Bieber) is coming to Greenville in December, but I would feel like a total pedophile if I bought tickets to his concert.

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sweetbef

Fellow blogger and real life bff, Sandi is the owner of a designer boutique in a small city in South Carolina. She opened her store, sugar, in April of 2008 and has had two successful years with her fabulous business. She is truly living her dream. Recently, she launched a GREAT new feature to the stores web site...ONLINE SHOPPING. Who doesn't love shopping in their underwear?

Sandi is absolutely, positively the hardest working person I know. She is also the sweetest person you will EVER meet...not to mention the best dressed. She did get Best Dressed at our high school her senior year...and that title has stayed with her for the last 8 years (and will continue for 80 more). She always has a smile on her face and God in her heart.

Please take a moment to check out sugar's web site and tell all of your friends. I do know that other bloggers have visited her at the store and only had wonderful things to say (I was there to witness). :)
~~And Don't Forget~~

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sweetbef

Kate and Chris on their wedding day in October 2008

In my last post, I announced that my co-worker Kate was having her new baby Logan. Well, he finally arrived at 10:32AM on Saturday morning with a "head full of black curly hair." Kate called me this morning to give me an update and little Logan had trouble transitioning once he was delivered and had problems getting oxygen. He's in the NICU and will be there for at least a few more days. Kate and her husband Chris haven't been able to touch or hold him because of his complications. However, the doctors are very optimistic that he will have a speedy recovery and will be able to go home very soon, but I know this is a scary time for first time parents. I could hear the fear in her voice. I've known Kate for almost 3 years. She is actually my boss...but more like a friend than someone who calls the shots in my professional career.

So please just keep Kate, Chris, and baby Logan in your prayers this week. I know they'll appreciate it.


p.s. this weekend in Charleston was fabulous and I have a TON of pictures to share...but saying I'm exhausted would be an understatement, so I'll try to post a recap as soon as I recoup. Off to bed now. :)

2. John Krasinski or "Jim Halpert" from The Office.

One of my favorite TV shows is The Office. I became obsessed with it a few years ago and a big reason for that obsession was Jim. His crush on Pam was so cute and the mischief he causes Dwight and Michael always cracks me up.

John was in Leatherheads with George Clooney and the majority of the movie was filmed in the Upstate of South Carolina (near where I live). I remember finding out in the hometown paper that they filmed a football scene at a high school stadium 10 minutes from my house. I was so disappointed I missed him. I also found out he went to local bars in Greenville at night to sing karaoke. I wasn't living here at the time...so sad. Too bad he's married now or I might still have a chance ;).

3. Bradley Cooper or "Phil" from The Hangover.

The Hangover is one of my all-time favorite movies. I can't tell you how many times I've watched it, but every time I do I always crack up. And B. Coop (we're pretty tight so I can call him that) is so dreamy in this movie...even when he's all beat up and hungover.

4. Jeff from Big Brother Season 11 (2009) & Amazing Race Season 16 (2010)

I know that reality TV is not fictional (unless it's The Hills) but I love reality TV too much not to nominate to the hottest guy from reality TV. I had the biggest crush on Jeff last year during Big Brother. He's SOOOOOO hot and seemed so down to earth. And not to mention he was hilarious. I will admit, I'm jealous that Jordan got to take him home as her boyfriend, but she's a Southern gal too (she's actually about an hour and a half away in Charlotte) so I can't hate too much.

5. Channing Tatum or "John Tyree" from Dear John.

I fell in love with Channing Tatum after seeing his sweet dance moves and sexy smile in Step Up. Channing is my #2 favorite celebrity (J. Timberlake being #1). When Dear John came out, he looked even better than in Step Up. I actually saw that movie TWICE in it's opening weekend, just because of Channing. I was memerized by his hottness and definitely let out many "ooh's" and "ahh's" throughout the movie. Oh he was sooo good looking in every scene.

The movie was filmed in Charleston and my friend text me one night during production and said "um...your crush is at the same bar i'm at." If it wasn't 10pm at night and I didn't have to make a 3 hour drive to get there, I would have driven just to get a peek.

Honorable Mention: Patrick Dempsey or "Dr. Derek 'McDreamy' Shepherd" from Grey's Anatomy

Happy, Happy Birthday to my sweet friend Devin! She has a 7 week old baby boy at home, so I know this birthday will be particularly special for her!

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sweetbef

Kelly's and her boyfriend Brad invited his bff and his girlfriend Heather over as well. She is so sweet and so much fun! I love getting to know her!

I promise to post pics from this past weekend later...enough of these july 4th shenanigans.

loves,

sweetbef

I can pair it with some black sandals or gold heels and with this necklace as a staple accessory. I love this owl necklace. It was my great aunt's and I found it at my grandma's about a year ago. Owl necklaces are so in and this is vintage...and free. What's NOT to love about free jewelry?

At Forever 21, I was able to stock up on a cute dress for $13 (see below) and a cute one shoulder top. I can pair it with white pants and these really cute pink and gold earrings my friend Kelly got me for my birthday (not pictured).

This is my cute $13 dress I'm excited about. With the floral skirt, there are some many options with shoes and accessories. I have way too much jewelry, but that gives me so many choices. I can wear it one night with this pair of shoes and that bracelet and this pair of earrings and the next week with something totally different.

I will definitely try to have my camera handy for the next few weekends so I'm able to post the results. I've been known to be lazy when it comes to taking pictures, but I promise you (and myself) that I'll do better.

I'm at the mercy of my friends to post pictures for the Fourth...because I was a lazy bum and wouldn't retrieve my camera from my car. I promise, there are more current pictures of me to come. None of these "throwback" pics.

loves,

sweetbef