Updated: Smooch A Pooch

Today at Pet Pantry, Valentines Day kisses will be free for the taking! Join ECAD as they bring in two yellow lab puppies for their 'Smooch A Pooch' event. Guests of all ages will have an opportunity to have their photos taken with these six month old loves. All photos will be encased in a card size frame. Who could ask for a better Valentine?

ECAD is a non-for-profit organization that educates and places service dogs with people with disabilities. All proceeds raised at the event will go towards ECAD's programs. To learn more about them visit their website.

So stop by for a smooth and support a great cause! Today from 11-4 at 290 Railroad Avenue. No charge for admission.

Puppy Love!

Update:

The hubby and I with our Pooches. Think this will make a good Valentine's Day card! The puppies seemed to match our personalities nicely, mine was climbing all over me trying to eat my hair and his was snoozing...

A great program! Be sure to check out their website for ways to donate or volunteer. You can even host your own 'Smooch a Pooch' at your local school or community organization. 

Blogger Book Club

While I really liked The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime I think all the great reviews set my expectations a little high. Good, but not my most favorite book ever. I think maybe I need to steer clear of reading too much about a book before I dive in.

So here are two books I know almost nothing about except they've been recommended by friends and at first glance they look great!

First up, Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Set in New York City in the 1930s, this sounds like it will be The Great Gatsby meets Gossip Girl. Yes please!

And secondly, The Bungalow by Sarah Jio. This one set in the 1940s in Bora Bora chronicles a love story amidst the war in the Pacific.

I hope you'll join me in checking out these two books. Happy Reading!

A Very Easy Valentine

A love this idea I saw on Chic Geek for simple and adorable valentines!

All you need are paint colorways from your local hardware store and a sharpie! Pen a love note on the back and you're ready to send! Aren't these darling? You might have to frequent a few stores so they don't get mad at you for stealing all their paint swatches.  

I also think these are darling but might be a little too labor intensive for this girl!

Or keep it short and simple with these darling stickers. Perfect to slip in the lunch of a loved one. Make your own or buy them from Twig and Thistle. Note - order today for delivery by Valentines Day! 

Not Here but Near

For our NYC readers there is a fun event tonight at Jack Rogers showroom to preview the ASHA Spring 2012 collection. I've spoken about her a number of times before but I love Ashley's jewelry and I look forward to seeing what new styles she's added to the line. With Valentines Day just around the corner this could be a good time to drop some hints to your special someone! 

Flat Out Excited

We're back from Park City and we had the BEST time! I can't wait to share all the fabulous place we went and all the fun things we did. Here is just a little sneak peak!

Blue Bird Skies

Main Street Park City

St Regis - Deer Valley 

On another exciting note I was thrilled to get an email from Toms last week announcing that they are now making ballet flats! I love my Toms, they are by far the most comfortable shoes I own and with their charitable mission you can't help but feel good about buying a pair. 

Available at www.toms.com these little cuties are just $79. The hardest part is going to be deciding which pair to choose! 

Love the two tone - very crunchy Chanel

You can never go wrong with neautral

Or take a walk on the wild side 

Chambray with a hot pink liner - adorable! 

Support Tom's mission and check a pair out! 

Darien Restaurant Week

Piggybacking on my review of Cesco's Trattoria, I'm excited to remind everyone that this week is Darien Restaurant Week. Take this opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit your old favorite, support your local restauranteurs! Wear loose fitting pants!

Monday February 6th thru Friday February 10th.
Lunch $10.12 or $15.12
Dinner $20.12 or $30.12
More information at www.darienctchamber.com

Participating Restaurants:
Backstreets*
Cafe D'Azur
Cesco's Trattoria*
Chuck's Steakhouse*
Coromandel
Darien Social
Phil's Grill
Rory's Restaurant*
Scena Wine Bar
The Goose*
The Melting Pot
*FFC411 favorites

So many great choices! The newest restaurant to the list, Darien Social, just opened last week so why not take this opportunity to pay them a visit. Located at 10 Center Street, we're hoping this American Bar and Grill will be a great new neighborhood hangout!

On the Road Again

Off to Park City tonight for a long weekend with my MOH and her husband! We haven't seen them since our wedding in August so needless to say I am SO excited!! Big plans are in place for lots of skiing, sightseeing, fun dinners and the Super Bowl. Go Pats! Be back next week with a recap on all our favorite new spots out there. Such an easy trip just 30 minutes from Salt Lake City airport!

PK and I on our last trip to Deer Valley 

Me and KNG

She also saved me from a name change/driver license debacle this week when I got in a jam - you might just say she's my life MOH!

Wish us snow!