The best month of the year is here! Wheeeeee!!
On Friday night Mazen and I went to the Nest Realty County Fair, which is a fun event for all clients of Nest. I used Karen Ball via Nest to buy-sell-buy my houses, and she’s the best!
They had BBQ Exchange for over a thousand people.
There was plenty of food, but a shortage of places to sit!
On Saturday morning Mazen and I had chill time hanging out at home. E.T. in the closet!
Big breakfast:
I swear I have changed 100 lightbulbs in the past few weeks!
We went to the gym for a short workout. I told Mazen I wouldn’t be long because I was just going to stretch my legs, and when I kissed him goodbye he said “Have fun stretching your legs!” <3
Lunch back at the casa was a salad with cheese, cottage cheese, and almonds. Plus some of Mazen’s sweet potato fries.
Matt came to pick up Mazen for some time together, and I went out shopping. I had a Pottery Barn reward coupon that was about to expire.
First though, I got a Roasted Almond latte at Capital Teas and went through Williams Sonoma.
The marble / copper trend was ON POINT in there!
I found this sweet end table at Pottery Barn as a sample sale. I’ve been hunting for an end table for my upstairs couch for a while, and combined with the 15% off coupon, $25 off coupon, and $25 rewards certificate, I snagged this guy for only $83. SADLY something happened on the ride home, and the top cracked in half. I cried fat tears and then went to Instagram for advice on how to fix it. Going to research marble glue and apoxy. For now, I’m rocking an end table with a rough edge. Maybe it sort of looks natural that way?!
The guy and I had a little cocktail hour on my deck before heading downtown for a date night.
We went to Cville Escape Room before dinner, which was a ton of fun. You get “locked” in a room, and then along with six other people figure out a crime scene. Our room was a mad scientist laboratory, and there were tons of locks we had to find the combinations for. I think I would have preferred it if we’d been with friends instead of strangers, but overall it was fun!
Next stop was Zocalo for dinner.
The tuna tartare was sooo good! My first time having it.
Kale salad:
and the pepper, split in half! Amazing, per usual.
On Sunday morning I made another test batch of the pumpkin millet porridge I’m doing for a future post. TBA!
Sunday soccer was off the hook – 2 games back to back! Rest day today : )
Lisa says
Long time reader here..do I spy a tattoo? Maybe I have just been oblivious in the past? PS. You look very happy..I’m happy for you!
KathEats says
It’s a Jess Lively tattoo! Totally temporary : ) But I love the words of intention on my wrist.
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
I love marble and copper!
Tonya says
You have a wrist tat? If yes, since when?
So says
Your ballet flats are so cute. Where are they from?
KathEats says
They are these are they’re sooo comfortable! Just like ballet shoes with little soles : )
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
I now want ALL THE COPPER! My two favorite color schemes are anything with rose gold and copper! Sorry your end table broke
polly says
hi sweet kath!
i think i missed a post? “the guy and I had a date night” oooooh a guy? I am excited for you. I won’t be all nosey but i went back and re-read it. I was like wha? haha
I am glad for you girlie.
XOXO
KathEats says
I’ve been sneaking it in here and there 😉 xoxo
KAMILA says
I had to re-read that too! Yay Kath. You totally deserve to be happy.
Jac says
Hi Kath! I hope this question is okay bc I don’t mean to pry – but I have a son Mazen’s age and we also have one of those escape room places near us. When you said “the guy and I had date night” – do you mean Maxen? I am wondering if you felt that it was appropriate for his age – so I might consider taking my little guy!
KathEats says
The guy meaning the guy I’m dating : ) I’ve hinted at it, but I guess I’ve been sneaking it in!
To answer your question though, I don’t think the Escape room would really be that great for a 4-year-old. He might think it was cool, but he might be scared, and he probably wouldn’t be able to solve any puzzles. But if he loves scary things, then maybe cool to bring him along?
Jac says
Well shoot but yay! all in the same post! I am so happy that you are out and doing wonderful, fun things and meeting new people – that is wonderful! Shoot that you can’t say that the escape room is awesome for 4 year olds (I didn’t think so but your post made me wonder) but I can take him in a few years 🙂 In the meantime – so happy you are happy!! Just awesome news!
Jennifer says
Love the temp tattoo and did you say “the guy and date?” I think i missed something 🙂 either way, exciting news for you!
KathEats says
Just slippin’ it in there!
Elyse@JustMurrayed says
I always love how jam-packed your weekends are! Looks like another amazing weekend!
Sarah & O-HI-30 says
You should take the table back to PB! Tell them it broke on the way home – they should give you a refund.
KathEats says
I considered it, but I think it’s too much my fault. Although maybe I should have been given bubble wrap…?
Emily says
That pepper looks delicious- I love when restaurants have a veg option that ISN’T pasta 🙂
Tracy says
“The guy”… I love it! So mysterious 😉
Did you consider returning the table? They might be willing to exchange it. Doesn’t seem like it should have cracked that easily. Wouldn’t hurt to try!
Tracy says
Ooops… just saw your reply above about returning…
Julie says
Oh that dinner with the pepper and kale salad looks heavenly!
Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says
Oh no, so sorry to see your table! I hope someone can give you some helpful advice for fixing it 🙁 I hate it when I find the perfect home item and then it somehow gets broken.
Mimazine says
Looks like you both had the best time! Those mixers are to die for! Lovely post xx
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Chelsea says
Copper Kitchen Aid is now on my must-have list. Too bad about that table–I hope you get it figured out!
Rachel says
That pic about lightbulbs totally looks like an announcement because of your hand placement!
KathEats says
Ha! Just leaning back so you can see the light and trying not to fall off the step ladder!
Cathy says
Come on Kath, you have been keeping us hanging for too long …… We want more dirt on the guy.
Kylie says
Excited for you!!!!!!<3
Dana says
Hey Kath! For some reason I have no recollection of posts describing why you moved… did you ever write about that??
KathEats says
No not really.
Karen says
Hey there! I have seen that you like some of the Title Nine dresses! I was wondering if you think those run small or if they fit well. I was trying to guess my size, and we don’t have one of the stores here. Thanks!!
KathEats says
I think they are very true to size, maybe even sliiiightly bigger. I wouldn’t say they run small.
Katrine @ Katrine in the Kitchen says
It’s wonderful to see you so happy, Kath!