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Weekend Fun (& Get Sh** Done)

What a ride

Don’t you hate when you have a great weekend planned, but it all seems to go by so quickly? Yah, well, I can’t believe it’s already Monday, let’s put it that way…

= SATURDAY =

Had a blast at the horse races! Hubs and I got to get fancy, and I had fun with the girls:

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= SUNDAY =

Sunday was totally unplanned — don’t you love those days? My husband ended up having to work, so I took the wee one to the “monkey zoo.” Funny how we spent more time on the carousel and train (and mimicking animals) than seeing actual animals.

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= MONDAY =

That brings us to today. I’m on MIMI+MEG today sharing how I get sh** done. Also funny that after working for myself for 10 years now, I didn’t really realize I have a system. Meg helped me see there IS a method to the madness! And let’s be honest: justification for spending time on things like redecorating the office. Progress:

…decided to bring my two brass lovers back together again. And I have so many amazing design books, I thought I’d put some of my inspirations front and center this time.

I’ll be sure to take some “formal” pics once I get that elusive peacock chair!

Hope you had a great weekend as well! I definitely have a full week ahead, with awesome projects in the works!

(Actually, a bit of a mix-up. Meg decided to do her GSD series on Tuesdays instead of Mondays, so it will be up tomorrow!)

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Albertina says

    August 6, 2012 at 5:32 am

    You looked so beautiful for the races!! Great photos of that day. I hope you had lots of champagne? Your little one is precious. LOVE your office! really love your wall color. happy Monday! off to Mimi and Meg to see your post

  2. Lindsey @ be pretty says

    August 6, 2012 at 6:07 am

    Hey, I saw that pic of you and the hubs at the races on Insta! You both look great – your gorgie! I hear ya… good weekends always go by way to fast… and here we are… Monday… again! Draggggg!! Glad you had a good one – your daughter is a cutie!

  3. Grace - Stripes & Sequins says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:41 am

    This looks like so much fun!!

  4. Tara of Mad Max and Family says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:55 am

    Y’all are such a great couple! Max LOVES the Zoo too (carousel very much so – his fav at Disney World). Although we haven’t been recently. Houston is way too hot.

    I look forward to reading how you get sh*t done.

    -Tara
    http://madmaxandfamily.blogspot.com
    http://blog.chron.com/madabouttown/

  5. Madison says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:59 am

    Love the hats! Looks like you had a lovely weekend! Happy Monday:) xo

  6. Kirby says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:21 am

    I was at the races on Friday so we just missed each other! Love your polka dot dress. Heading over to Mimi + Meg now!

  7. Tamra {ever swoon} says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:24 am

    You are adorable!! I’ve yet to visit any races, but I would def take a cue from your style! Love the pic of you and leighton. too cute for words. I can’t wait to read your get shit done post, will be taking notes.

  8. Amanda says

    August 6, 2012 at 9:31 am

    You and your hubby looked so good!! That dress is perfect for the event!

    And I can’t even get started about your sunday… that photobooth picture is just ADORABLE!

    Can’t wait to read your GSD post! and your office is coming together nicely. excited to see the rest of the pics.

  9. Bettina says

    August 6, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Going to have to pop over to Mimi and Meg, I’ve been loving the series she’s been doing on getting sh*t done helps to read about what works well for others. One never stops learning!

  10. alyson says

    August 6, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    what a great weekend!! love time with my girl, too, and i adore how your space is coming along. gorgeous.

  11. alexa says

    August 6, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Sounds like a lovely weekend Erika. And I love the new office look!

  12. Comfy Cozy Couture says

    August 6, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Aww saw that pic on Instagram! Looks like you guys had so much fun at the races!! Loving you and the little ones monkey face!! Weekends are never long enough!

  13. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller says

    August 6, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    You have such a beautiful family….so glad you had fun! XO

  14. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    August 6, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Gorgeous couple!!! I’m looking forward to reading about your “schedule” :)

  15. Rachel {little bits of lovely} says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Just catching up on your blog! You looked gorgeous at the Races + I just love your polka dot dress! Looking forward to reading your GSD post, such a cool series! xx

  16. Courtney says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Love the photo in our hats! It was such a fun day! XO

  17. victoria | vmac+cheese says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Christ, you and your hubs make a gorgeous couple.

  18. Theresa / inspirationCOOP says

    August 8, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Sounds like a great weekend. You looked stunning for your day at the races. I also love the photo of you and your daughter at the zoo. Cute!
    I enjoyed reading your GSD interview. There are some great tips on organization, and it’s nice to get a little glimpse into your day-to-day. There is a method to the madness even if it only makes sense to us. :)

  19. RAQUEL says

    September 2, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Just stumbled onto your blog recently and have to say that I just LOVE your decor style!! I was wondering if you knew the paint color on your office walls? Thanks in advance! :)

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