Monthly Archives: November 2011

black friday running with the bulls

When I thought about doing the Black Friday run – and yes, I mean run – as in Running of the Bulls, I had images of crazed women running down a wide store aisle carrying ugly handbags stuffed with coupons … Continue reading

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black friday in austin

I’ve never managed to get up and do the Black Friday run. When my kids were little, I was too busy or tired (or both) to get up to fight the crowds. And, I’m kind of a wimp. If someone … Continue reading

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elizabeth powell – dior winner

The latest Hip Austin Mom giveaway was a bottle of Moroccan Oil and a Dior lipgloss. The lucky winner is Elizabeth Powell. A little bit about Elizabeth… I am a working mother of three lovely children. Nicely spaced apart for … Continue reading

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dress by candlelight

I went to the shopping/fashion event at Saks for Candlelight Ranch. It was my kind of night because it was everything I love all together: an evening with the girls, shopping and a cocktail or two. If you can do … Continue reading

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eleven fest

If you read this then you know that Eleven Plates is on my calendar for tonight since it’s 11/11/11. Obviously, I love the place, but what I didn’t know then was that I would end up there 4 nights in a … Continue reading

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Boomer’s Voice

I wasn’t planning to post today because I am really needing to get caught up on my non-blog life: house, messy desk, kids and horses. I can get so all over the place when I write that the next thing … Continue reading

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ryan gosling in austin

Last week I ordered Crazy, Stupid, Love on pay-per-view. Loved it. Steve Carell is always good. This movie pretty much sums up my idea of love and it gave me the happy movie ending that I demand, because if I … Continue reading

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girlfriends are good for you

A study was done at UCLA about friendships among women. It suggests that women form strong bonds with each other as a survival response.   “They soothe our tumultuous inner world, fill the emotional gaps in our marriage, and help us … Continue reading

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jennifer west floral designs

If you are looking for someone to do arrangements for any event you have coming up, then do yourself a favor and check out Jennifer West Floral Designs. She has an eye for what needs to be where, and if … Continue reading

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