What I came home with

Birch run was a success.

I was not able to resist the Coach outlet and I bought my first ever Coach shoulder bag. None of that double-C-logo emblazoned stuff for me this time. Aside from the little Coach tag hanging from the strap, I don't think it's easily identified as a Coach bag. It's kelly green and has a flap and silver hardware and I ♥ it. No camera so no picture for you. I'll try to borrow S's camera and get a snap.

I also bought:

• another suit. A brown one.
  
• a pink shirt to go with my brown suit.
  
• a board book on how to mix classic drinks. (Ha! Success with buying only ONE book!)
  
• Pyrex bowls and a cast-iron skillet. (No wine rack or food processor, though.)
• Yankee Candles - large jars of Rose of Morocco, Canary Island Banana, Mum, and Tea & Honey votives. (I'm not too sure about the banana - it may be too sweet. I'll keep you posted.)
  

I laughed a lot, swore at my aching feet, and tried to keep within my budget.

Oooh! Almost forgot: I bought Russ and Chewie Coach collars.

Spoiled much? Not our dogs.

EDIT: Per Penny's request - photos of the dogs. (The bag will have to wait until I get S's camera - I barely got the one of Russ with my POS camera.)

Russ in Coach.

Chewie in Coach.

Girls' weekend

My best friend K and I are going to Birch Run this weekend. We're going up on Saturday evening and shopping our asses off on Sunday.

Lord, please watch over me and give me the strength to resist the Coach store.

I'm going to be shopping for business wardrobe basics. Something that would be appropriate for interviews. I can't go too overboard because my first job may be a uniformed one - so, obviously, I wouldn't need a huge business wardrobe right now.

Heavenly Father, there are 40 stores that sell shoes. Help me resist those, too.

I also want to find some kitchen stuff. I would like to find some sort of counter-top wine storage. Maybe something for three bottles or so. Unfortunately, I don't have room for the type of awesome wine storage Eurolush has (top picture, partially hidden behind the chair). I'd like a food processor and Badger has me wanting a pasta maker.

There is a Border's Outlet too, Lord. Grant me the strength to only purchase ONE BOOK. And Lord, help me remember to take my coupon.