Random Random Random

Here are a few random things thrown together for you today, since Jen the Newlywed cannot even begin to form a post that flows together in any way or has any kind of meaning.

** I recently bought a white denim jacket from Ann Taylor Loft. I'm pretty sure I will be wearing it atleast 5 times a week. It is now my spring and summer staple for work and church.

** Ann Taylor Loft should dedicate a wing of their corporate offices to me. They could call it "The Jen Wing". In the last 7 years, I would say that 95% of my clothing purchases have come from there. Honestly, they should start giving me clothes. That is all there is to it.

** I have a friend who is a photographer. She photographs weddings. Sometimes she sees funny things and takes a picture of it. And then she sends it to me. I got this little treasure on Monday.

** Brad chose Emily. I'm thrilled about this. Honestly, in the After the Final Rose taping, I felt like they were the most real couple I've ever seen on the Bachelor. I'm not saying they're going to get married, but I do think that they actually are trying and are going through real-life relationship things and they aren't being naive and acting like they will never ever have a problem (Jake & Vienna) and I think Brad is genuinely and sincerely in love with her.

** I spend alot of time analyzing The Bachelor. Don't judge me.

** I feel like I may not watch the new Bachelorette because I never really liked the dentist girl that they have chosen.

** You people really came through for me with the New York restaurants. Laura sent me an entire email with the motherload. She had it broken down my genre of restaurant and price range.

** I LOVE MY BLOG PEOPLE.

** Let's get something clear, here, folks. I often get comments that say "You don't know me, I'm a blog stalker". THERE ARE NO STALKERS HERE AT JEN THE NEWLYWED. I am writing a blog for the whole world wide web to see and I welcome all readers! I also "blog stalk" and can empathize with the joy of reading blogs of people you don't know. So, please, come forward, blog stalkers. Show yourselves. If you're reading this, say hi! I'm glad to know that I'm not only writing this for my mom and sisters!

** On another note, I'm wearing some pants today that I got from TJ Maxx for $14.00. they are preciousness and that fact that I got them for $14.00 makes them even cuter.

**That new song by Train called "Marry Me" is a new fave. I'm sure in 3 years after everyone plays it on their wedding slideshow I'll start to get tired of it.

** I watched a show last night about mail-order brides. Absolutely fascinating. And a tiny bit creepy.

** On Sunday, I sang on mic in the "traditional" service. Afterwards, my friend Jennifer sent me an email telling me that "you were rockin' that choir robe and black pumps!". I love girlfriends who make you feel better about yourself when you feel mega dorky.

** I pretty much always feel mega dorky.

** And that's pretty much all I have to say today.

More About New York

So, why New York?

Grant and I have been married for over 4 years.

We took a honeymoon to Puerto Rico.

We spent one evening in Biloxi, Mississippi in 2007.

In 2008, we spent one evening in San Antonio.

In 2010, we spent two evenings in Bastrop, Texas.

.....and that's it.

We have been on other trips, but every trip we have taken has been with family.

It's been way too long since we've had a nice, long, vacation... just the two of us. We'll be there 4 nights and 5 days.

We chose New York because:

1. Grant has never been there

2. There is a ton to do

3. There is a ton to eat

4. BROADWAY

5. Shopping

6. Again, food.

7. We found some cheap tickets

8. We don't have to rent a car

WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW EXCITED I AM. All I ever do lately is plan for New York.

So, people, if you have been to New York, where is your favorite place to eat? Give me some good ideas! I have been to New York several times but it has been almost ten years since I've been.

Please, share :)

Start Spreadin' the News....

** TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY IN APRIL **

Tickets are booked!

Hotel is booked!

Just ME and MY HUSBAND!

I AM SO EXCITED I COULD POP!

The Dining Room

My dining room is plain and white.

And I'm feeling like I need to do something in there.

Because I'm not a plain, white person.

Well, that's not true... I am a white person. So very, very, white. Almost translucent, really. But that's neither here nor there.

It all started a few months back when I was flipping through a Pottery Barn catalog and had a reaction to a paint color that I've never had before. I LOVE THIS BLUE. I don't know why but I just love it. It feels cozy and relaxing and I just love it.

I did an embarassing amount of research and learned that this blue is called Newburyport Blue and it is by Benjamin Moore. I must have it. I'm imagining my blue walls with framed family photos covering the walls.

Then I saw these copper trays in a Southern Living catalog and I went ahead and bought them because I thought they would look so pretty hanging on my blue wall...

As for the chairs, I think I might recover them in something similar to what is seen here below? Not exactly that but that's kinda the feel I'm going for...


What do y'all think?