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Amazon, I Heart You

If you are someone who reads this blog even occasionally then I'm sure you've picked up on the fact that I love to read! And I love my kindle. I never thought I would be able to give up on real books but the first year I got my kindle I read 42 books, clearly I was hooked. It's convenient, easy to read, great for travel and just last week I figured out how to download books for free from my library. Now instead of spending $12 to buy a book I can borrow them right from the library via my home computer - fab!

So needless to say I was devastated last night when I turned on my kindle and saw this...

Eeeks! My poor, poor kindle - I wanted to cry, and mostly cause I knew exactly what was wrong with it. That morning I had accidentally dropped my iPhone onto my kindle and it the time had thought "Phew, I guess the kindle broke its fall." Little did I know I had killed my beloved kindle. Is this someone's way of telling me perhaps I surround myself with too much technology? 

So I spent all morning researching all the new versions of the kindle trying to decide if I wanted the classic or the touch, with ads or without, the mini or the classic size. Right before I pulled the trigger on purchasing a new one I figured I would give Amazon a call just to see what they said. I logged onto my Amazon account, filled out what was wrong and someone called me (so convenient!). I was completely honest that I had broken my kindle but was inquiring if it was possible to have the screen fixed. They told me that unfortunately they didn't do repairs but what they could do would be send me the brand new kindle just like mine (which retails for $189) for $40! All I had to do was use a prepaid label from them to mail my broken kindle back. Amazon, you made my day! I asked the guys three times how much he had said figuring I miss heard, and when I said I couldn't believe they would do that since it was from 2009 and had no warrantee - he said they just wanted to make sure I always stayed with kindle. Well mission accomplished Amazon, thank you for your great customer service and dedication to your customers. You'll certainly have me as a kindle user for life. Can't wait for my brand new one to arrive Thursday! 

Amazon Kindles from $79-$179.

Everyone love kindle : ) 

Baby Box Trunk Show

BabyBox.com kicks off a week long trunk show event in Darien today. Showing spring and summer merchandise from great lines such as Bella Bliss, Little English, CPC Designs and Busy Bee Kids - styles available newborn to 16 years. The perfect time to pick up some wonderful new items for the little ones in your life.

Friday, March 2nd 9:30-4
Monday, March 5th-Wednesday, March 7th 9:30-4

22 Tower Drive, Darien
203.655.0185
www.babybox.com

And a special treat - with any show purchase over $100 you will receive a complimentary one month membership to any Equinox. Get their closest and your bum ready for spring!

Lobster Shortalls - $60 

Whale Jumper - $60 

Darling Sundress - $50

Cutie!

Flag Sweater - $88

Or Personalized - $92

All images from www.babybox.com

Six Months!

The hubby and I took a wonderful trip to Chatham Bars Inn last weekend to celebrate our six month anniversary. We'd never spent any time there before in the winter and I have to say I almost enjoyed it as much as the summer! They were completely booked - I was shocked. But such good deals were to be had and sunny weather in the forecast that everyone had made the last minute trek to the Cape! I highly recommend heading to your favorite resort in the off season.

We were upgraded to a wonderful suite with fabulous views, a fireplace and tons of lounge space. Another perk of the off season, no one is booking those fancy rooms so your way more likely to get an upgrade.

The view from our deck

We had a delicious dinner at the Sacred Cod Tavern - asparagus fries, their amazing fish and chips, lobster nachos and creme brulee! (It was a celebratory trip after all) We walked town, visiting all the little shops I never go to cause I'm working on my tan. I spent the afternoon reading in this wonderful room enjoying the beautiful views, drinking cocktails and watching the golf tournament in the Tavern. Something you would never get a chance to do in the summer and it was so wonderful and relaxing!

The south lounge

Enjoying the views from a warm, cozy couch

We also got to have dinner at our absolute favorite restaurant in Chatham, Impudent Oyster. I would say going in the off season made things less crowded but I made a reservation 6 weeks ahead of time and we still had to wait - this place is just packed every day of the year! Lastly we toped off the weekend with Chatham Bars Inn's amazing Sunday Brunch Buffet. I'm not a huge buffet person but this is just so delicious and such a special treat! And something you'd never eat if you had to put on a bathing suit in the next two hours!

It was incredibly weird to be back for the first time since the wedding, revisiting all the places we'd been for a hot, stormy week - now cold, frosty and equally windy! 

A crazy contrast to what only feels like yesterday! 

I love reliving all the details of the wedding and hope to make this an annual trip. And what I would say to everyone else is plan a trip to your favorite summer resort in the next few months. Deals are great! Chatham Bars has been offering specials for $150 a night (a steal!) or keep your eyes peeled for a Groupon or other offer for your favorite vacation spot. You'll get to do all the fun things you never get to do in the summer, the crowds will be smaller, you won't feel guilty eating and drinking all day and it's a great way to shake those mid-winter blues as we wait patiently for the arrival of spring. 

www.chathambarsinn.com

Tulip Tip

Wanted to re-share this post about adding a penny to your tulips. I'd kindve forgotten all about this tip until my mom brought me some beautiful white tulips and two days later they were all floppy. So I threw a penny in the vase and voila, beautiful perky tulips. Also be sure to check out the list of local places to buy flowers, there are such beautiful blooms in season right now!

http://fairfieldcounty411.blogspot.com/2011/04/tulip-tutorial.html

Is Your iPhone Ready for Spring?

With a mild winter and spring-like days already aplenty, I've decided to turn my attention toward full spring ahead. I've got the itch all the sudden to buy bathing suits, update all my monogrammed totes and stock up on the new brightly colored summer shorts. And just as I was assembling all my must haves, I stumbled across these darling iPhone cases from one of my favorite blogger/decorators Shorely Chic. Wouldn't they be the perfect way to let everyone know you're ready for spring? And they are sure to make you smile every time you send a text or check your facebook. Available through Shorely Chic's Etsy shop, all styles can be monogrammed as well.

Too cute! Shorely Chic also has a line of stationary coming out later this spring. I can't wait to see what adorable designs she'll include!

*Book Club Update - I'm loving Rules of Civility, I hope some of you decided to read it as well!*

Stamford Restaurant Week

Now that I don't get to enjoy the overload that is New York Restaurant Week anymore (so many choices, so much delicious food!), Stamford Restaurant Week will have to be the next best thing. However Stamford isn't short on options either, it is going to be overwhelming to decide where to try!

Here is the list of participating restaurants and menus where available. Running from Sunday Feb 26th through Sunday March 11th. Lunch starting at $10.12 and Dinner starting at $15.12. Definitely on my list to try are Bar Rosso and ZAZA, I've been wanting to check them out for awhile so what better time!

Happy Eating!