Does that title sound too saccharine? Apologies if it does. My Saturday wasn’t pink princess/magic unicorns/rainbows perfect – I did have a meltdown for about an hour in the afternoon – but it was all around a pretty great, perfectly lovely Saturday.
One of the main reasons it was a perfect Saturday: it was warm enough outside for me to go frolicking about in a t-shirt without a jacket (recognize the t-shirt design?).
Hipster dog t-shirt c/o Skip N’ Whistle • The Limited skirt (ancient) • Feiyue sneakers • Claire Vivier Messenger Bag • Marc by Marc Jacobs cat eye sunnies • Nail color is Butter London Jasper c/o Buff in Inman Park
Because of the warm weather I didn’t have to blow dry my hair. Instead, I slicked it back into a braid clump. . . thing. . . I’ve got to think of a better name for this hair style. . .
Troy and I slept in so late that we had to call around and see who was still serving breakfast. Huzzah for Oakhurst Market! Troy begged them to make us two breakfast sandwiches even though it was well past breakfast/brunch time. So our first real activity of the day consisted of us walking the dogs over to the market, sitting outside and stuffing our faces with croissant, cheese, bacon and egg deliciousness.
Next up: taking the dogs to the dog park. Somehow taking the dogs to the park makes us feel like we’re good, responsible dog owners – and then we feel like complete failures when our dogs won’t go play with the other dogs and just prefer to hang out near us.
Not pictured here is our second half of the day (except for this IG). We ended the evening with a trip to the General Muir, a local delicatessen/restaurant that is amazing! Troy and I must have spent at least three hours there chatting up the bartender, ordering drinks and munching on so much food that we had to roll ourselves back to our car. Needless to say, our walk to and from the dog park and market in the morning was not nearly enough to balance out the thousands of calories we consumed at dinner, but it was worth it. If you live in or near Atlanta and haven’t been to the General Muir, what are you thinking?!?! Get over there now! I wish someone had told me how amazing it was weeks ago (it’s only been open for about a month or two)!
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Dearest Lar,
I can’t decide at which moment I missed you the most on Saturday. It was either during my trip to General Muir because I know how much you would have loved the atmosphere and amazing food (four words: homemade ice cream sandwiches) or maybe it was during my meltdown. I think you would have been able to talk some sense into me during my, uh, minor temper tantrum. Do you want to know what it was about? It’s actually embarrassing to type it out. I spent an hour pouting because Troy pointed out that we wouldn’t have enough time that evening to do everything we wanted/needed to do and also go to Old Navy. Yes, I wanted to go to Old Navy – don’t judge. There are a couple of things I’ve seen online that I’ve wanted to try in person and figured I’d have plenty of time to make a trip out to the store on Saturday. When I realized I wasn’t going to be able to do so, I did what every 29 year old does, I pouted – like a little brat. If you had been around you would have been able to talk some sense into me – or maybe you would have just whisked me away to Old Navy. *sigh* we’ll never know! Either way, it was definitely not one of my proudest moments.
I’m so glad we all got to talk as a family on Easter and you got to virtually knock eggs with us. Perhaps we’ll all be living closer to each other by next Easter? I hope so!
xoxo, Cath
seems like a LOVELY day! that’s funny about your dogs at the park. rocko does the same thing. he typically just sits in on the benches with us. so silly!
p.s. i love your hair!!!
I’m so glad my dogs aren’t the only anti-social ones 🙂
Kitcath, you look so cute! I want to do my hair like that, but you have so much more hair skill than I do. I just end up beating mine with a straightening iron (not literally — my technique isn’t that sad) and then wearing static-y yet straight hair all day.
So very sorry you didn’t make it to Old Navy, but don’t you worry. I have thrown many a tantrum for much less. as in, for no reason. Much more annoying than not getting to go shopping (that would put anyone — usually of the female persuasion — out of her happy mood).
Let’s see, I missed you the most on Saturday when I was toddling around running errands. I would have eaten gluten-full hot cross buns with you. HARUMPH!
Miss you ever so much! Can’t wait to try General Muir (Muir! that’s a Scottish name!) you one day!
xoxoxoxo,
Lar
I don’t have better hair skills! I’m just lazy and try to figure out ways where I don’t have to spend too much time primping. If I lived in Scotland I’d wash and blow dry my hair everyday just to stay warm!
He probably was a Scotsman, Lauren, but as an American he distinguished himself in the military. To the point where a ship was named for him, The General Muir. The ship served as transport for Holocaust survivors, including the mother and grandmother of the restaurant owner. I am so erudite–I learned this from their Facebook page!
Catherine, what else do you think of Emory Point? I’m ashamed that I have not checked it out yet.
P.S. those new Marc Jacobs sunnies look gorgeous on you!!! xoxoxox
Thanks Lar! I’m so glad I got them. I just hope I don’t leave them anywhere. I’ve never had such expensive sunglasses before!
You and your Saturday are positively sweet, Cath! I love your braids and your warm weather outfit! The tee is soooooo cute!
Thanks Laura!
The braid is awesome! What a cute style for an easy day. Sometimes, a good tantrum is exactly what’s needed. I’ve been feeling the need to ‘cry it out’ (a lot) recently over just stupid things, so I do. Makes me feel better.probably not the person I’m crying to, though 😉
And who judges about Old Navy? I love that place. I’m waiting for their summer dresses to get marked down even more. I couldn’t justify $25 for an ON dress, even on sale!!
I think a good cry is what I needed on Saturday and I should have done it!
It’s funny because $25 for an Old Navy dress sounds too high, but I just spent that much money on my bkr water bottle last month. I think my priorities are off!
Can’t wait to go back to General Muir with you, although I’m pretty sure the bartender, Adrianne, will have a minor cringe when she sees us coming in about to chat her face off again! Two words for potential diners there: BRUSSELS SPROUTS!
But only for another week. We have to go back before Brussels sprouts are completely off the menu!
sounds like a pretty great day! I love your sunglasses too
I so LOVE your sunglasses! I’m on the lookout for some new ones, and this style is fabulous.
Love your hair, love that shirt!
love the braid clump thing. i wish i knew how to braid my own hair better!
Your hairstyle is so cute!!! That looks like a perfect Saturday.
Your hair looked awesome. Could you tell me how you did it?
Thanks!
Thanks Shao! I just braided my hair into two ponytails while it was still wet. Then I wrapped them together and held them in place with hair pins (not bobby pins).
I hope that helps!
– Cath