2.15.2010

Getaway






My husband is one sneaky man. Friday morning he handed me an envelope with a sweet note telling me to pack a bag for the night. At the same moment my sister showed up to watch the kiddos. While riding in the car he handed me another envelope with a print out of the hotel we were staying, the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta. He say's he choose this hotel because he thought I would love the design which I did. As we neared the hotel he handed me another envelope with a good amount of money to spend on whatever I fancied. Needless to say we had a blast and I felt beyond special. I am quite smitten with my man I must say.

Oh, and what did I buy? I fabulous dress from Club Monaco and an insane amount Ribba frames for a new gallery wall we are working on. I will share both soon. I even have money left over for future desires, so fun.

41 comments:

  1. Oh, what a sweet, sneaky man. I like the handing off of envelopes, in particular. Very mysterious, very 007- like. :0) And the Ritz is a fabulous choice. I don't know if I've ever been in the one in Downtown, but we got married in the more traditional version in Buckhead and their service is top-notch. So glad to hear you had an exciting getaway. Bravo Mr. Ellie!

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  2. Oh Paula, so that was his suprise he was working on...good job Paula's husband! So romantic and what a suprise. Can't wait to see the dress and design project, the hotel looks fabulous.

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  3. Sounds a wonderful surprise. What a super stylish hotel and all perfectly planned by your man. Lucky you!

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  4. Boy, the Ritz has really changed since the last time I was there (maybe 10years ago?)-- what an awesome surprise!!!

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  5. That is like my dream gift. How exciting is that!

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  6. What a thoughtful, thoughtful gift!! What a sweet thing for him to do.

    I think I'm going to be making an Ikea run soon for some Ribba Frames...

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  7. How wonderful! It was such a thoughtful (and fun!) gift.

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  8. SO MUCH FUN. and so thoughtful! i'm impressed!

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  9. wow, great idea, so creative and fun!!! what a great surprise and that hotel looks amazing!!

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  10. Love a surprise like that! And the envelope full of fun money is the cherry on top! I did something like that for my husband and we will never forget.

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  11. What a thoughtful guy! Glad you had a great weekend!

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  12. How fun!! Love that! Nothing like a little spontaneous surprise! And some shopping money! So sweet and thoughtful!

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  13. Oh you lucky girl...he did good!!! Can't wait to see what you got!

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  14. How sweet! What a fun Valentines Day present! :)

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  15. Thats so sweet! It sounds like a great weekend!

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  16. Sweet guy! Isn't it great to be married to a romantic?

    Can't wait to see that gallery wall!

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  17. Are you kidding me? That really is a good one. If any man is smart they will take notes...props to your husband.

    Can't wait to see the photo wall. Thank goodness for ribba frames, huh...

    xx - Christina

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  18. Sweet, and fun, and thoughtful, and FUN all rolled into one! I may need to forward this post to my husband ;)

    I want to see the dress! Marija

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  19. He is a keeper, what a sweetie. you must be one special lady to deserve such royal treatment. Thank you for stopping by my new blog today. I know what you mean about stripes. I am obsessed with them. Always have been always will be. They are comforting to me. Have a great day,Kathysue

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  20. Yup..he rocks :)
    That is just beyond fabulous! I hope you both enjoyed every second of it!!! xo

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  21. Your husband is the best! WOW! I do love the design of this hotel, and I think my newest obsession du jour are those funky chandeliers in a glass barrel. Can't wait to see all that you bought...

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  22. What a great surprise! Such a delightful hotel.

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  23. I think I am smitten with your husband too! lol. that is very sweet indeed. sounds amazing.

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  24. Wow - what a wonderful surprise and husband you have! Sounds like you were thoroughly spoilt.
    xx

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  25. So romantic and thoughtful- what a beautiful weekend!

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  26. You are one lucky lady. Glad you had such a great Valentine's day surprise.

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  27. So lovely! Hope yall had a wonderful time!

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  28. Oh my goodness---husband of the year award! What a sweet, thoughtful gift. I'm going to have to suggest this to my fiance for next year : )
    XOXO

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  29. Wow! So jealous! I love the photographs and I love Club Monaco. It was so sweet of him to choose a hotel basic upon its incredible design.

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  30. What a blessed woman you are. How fun... and he clearly knows you so well. What a beautiful hotel!

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  31. now that is a good surprise...sounds like a blast. excited to see what you do with the frames. happy late v day!

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  32. Yay--that sounds like so much fun! From the looks of it I would guess that you stayed at the one downtown, since I think the one in Buckhead is much more traditional. Glad you got to enjoy Lenox and Atlantic Station--hope you found somewhere delicious to eat!

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  33. Soooo sweet. Your one lucky woman! That hotel is beautiful!

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  34. I bet the Ritz was amazing. What a great surprise. You have a great hubbie indeed. Lucky.

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  35. What a fabulous hubby you have....sounds like a great night out!

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  36. How incredibly fun!! What a man!!

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  37. Lucky...lucky..how wonderful!! Sounds like a blast!!!!!! I can't wait to see your gallery wall.. I"m working on one too...well in my head that is... maybe yours will be done soon....and I'll be so inspired!
    Have fabulous week!
    x Trina

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