Birmingham Home and Garden Show 2014

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The Birmingham Home and Garden Show 2014 was four days jammed pack with celebrity guests, food tastings, inspiring outdoor displays, local vendors, and MORE! Can you believe it? All of that fabulousness in downtown Birmingham at the BJCC [Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex]!

I attended the Birmingham Home and Garden Show on Saturday, February 15, and I was amazed at the turn out! There were so many people chatting with local vendors, sampling food at the Western Supermarket pavilion, and snapping iPhone pictures of the awesome yard inspiration.
I attended the Birmingham Home and Garden Show on Saturday, February 15, and the turn out was amazing. There were so many people here, there, and everywhere chatting with local vendors, sampling food at the Western Supermarket Pavilion, and snapping iPhone pictures of the awesome garden displays. Oh, the Birmingham Home and Garden Show is the place to go!

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Car shopping at the Home and Garden show? Nah...I wish--my dad said no race cars *wink* I guess I will have to stick to Fiat of Birmingham *wink*
Car shopping at the Home and Garden show? Nah…I wish–my dad said no race cars *wink* I guess I will have to find a super adorable and sporty ride at Fiat of Birmingham *wink*
Carmen Johnston presenting Southern Plant Collection's expert decorating tips for 2014. Wow! Carmen gave me some great ideas for decorating the small green space of my future apartment.
Carmen Johnston presenting Southern Living Plant Collection’s expert decorating tips for 2014. Wow! Carmen gave me some great ideas for decorating the small green space of my future apartment.
Ah...daffodils! Spring is in the air....
Ah…daffodils! Spring is in the air….
Love this backyard idea! So cute and colorful!
Love this backyard idea! So cute and colorful!
Emily Ellyn (as seen on Food Network Star Season 8 and Cupcake Wars) and I chatting about about vintage prior to the interview. We could have talked about vintage clothes all day long *wink*
Emily Ellyn (as seen on Food Network Star Season 8 and Cupcake Wars) and I chatting vintage clothes prior to the interview. We could have talked about vintage all day long *wink*
Meeting Ahmed Hassan (Yard Crashers host) before our interview. It was so much fun getting to meet and chat with Ahmed!
Meeting Ahmed Hassan (Yard Crashers host) before our interview. He is such a fun person and a healthy eater *note the banana in his left hand haha* ;)
Ooo another paparazzi shot! The VIP and Emily Ellyn chatting with the Father Nature Landscapes people about their awesome display.
Ooo another “paparazzi” shot! The VIP and Emily Ellyn chatting with Father Nature Landscapes about their awesome display.
Ahmed Hassan giving his presentation at the Birmingham Home & Garden Show 2014.
Ahmed Hassan giving his presentation at the Birmingham Home & Garden Show 2014.
Emily Ellyn cooking up a storm at the Birmingham Home & Garden Show 2014.
Emily Ellyn cooking up a storm at the Birmingham Home & Garden Show 2014.
Okay...So, this photo was wayyyy too embarrassing for me NOT to share with y'all. The VIP in public with no heels, dressed up, and eating a cheeseburger. That's okay though, I am not ashamed *wink*
Okay…So, this photo was wayyyy too funny for me NOT to share with y’all. The VIP in public with no heels, dressed up, and eating a cheeseburger. That’s okay though, I am not ashamed *wink*
And...another shot of the VIP and her dad snacking it out at the show haha *wink*
And…another shot of the VIP and her dad snacking it out at the show…check out my chew-smile haha *wink*

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For more information about the Birmingham Home & Garden Shows, please visit www.birminghamhomeandgardenshow.com.

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Stay tuned later today for the VIP Interview with Ahmed Hassan! Yay!

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

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Weekly Whistle: Grand Haul December with The Outlet Shops of Grand River

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Hello, fabulouses, and welcome to this week’s Weekly Whistle which is all about my last Grand Haul clothing haul with the Outlet Shops of Grand River! My theme for this month was gearing up my wardrobe for winter without breaking my monthly fashionista budget. I went in looking for a warm coat, a fun sweater for layering, and a little Christmas gift for myself. Did I accomplish all of my goals? Did I get more than what was on my list without breaking the bank? Watch the video below to find out *wink*

Which piece from the December clothing haul is YOUR favorite? Let the VIP know by voting with the poll below–I will announce the winner later:)

Oh, and I almost forgot to tell y’all which color Fiat won the poll from last week’s Weekly Whistle–it was the Verde Chiaro (aka Light Green); however, I still think my favorite is the Espresso….Ahhh decisions, decisions….

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Weekly Whistle: What I Wore to Fiat of Birmingham

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Hello, fabulouses, and welcome to this week’s Weekly Whistle which is all about the fabulous outfit I wore to the Fiat of Birmingham VIP Interview. So, let’s stop the chit chat and find out the outfit details! Come on, y’all!

P.S. Be sure to check out the poll after the outfit details to vote for your favorite color Fiat:)

I will let y’all know the results next week on my Facebook page!

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Lace Blouse: The Limited

Cords: J.Crew, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Shoes: Johnston & Murphy, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Scarf: Target

Handbag: Mary Frances, Belk at Phipps Plaza

Arm Candy: Beadsoul, Ethereal Energy, Sparkle Cat Studio

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Santa Baby–VIP Style

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Dear Santa,

Hello again from Abby Hathorn! Usually, I compile a list of things I would like for Christmas…but this year I decided to modify one of my favorite Christmas songs for you. I would love to sing it for you; but, since I am not three, my off-key singing isn’t very cute anymore. So, without further chit chat, I present to you Santa Baby–VIP Style. I hope you enjoy it, Santa darling!

Santa baby, slip a surprise under the tree,
For me.
Been an awful good girl,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Santa baby, a Fiat 500 Pop too,
Brand new.
I’ll wait up for you dear,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Think of all the fun I’ve missed,
Think of all the fellas that I haven’t kissed,
Next year I could be just as good,
If you’ll check off my Christmas list,

Santa baby, I wanna Fiat,
And really that’s not a lot,
Been an angel all year,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Santa honey, there’s one thing I really do need,
some Creed,
From Saks Fifth Avenue,
Santa honey, so hurry down the chimney tonight.

Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a gift set,
And checks.
Sign your ‘X’ on the line,
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight.

Come and trim my Christmas tree,
With anything bought at Tiffany’s,
I really do believe in you,
Let’s see if you believe in me,

Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing,
Some bling.
For a new Fiat Pop,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight,
Hurry down the chimney tonight,
Hurry, tonight.

Since you are so busy traveling to shopping mall’s and the Bass Pro Shop in Leeds, Alabama to listen to little kids’ Christmas wishes and to take pictures with them, I decided to make getting the things on my Christmas list a little easier for you…So, here is all of the contact information for Fiat of Birmingham, Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit, and Tiffany’s in Atlanta. :)

Fiat of Birmingham: FIAT of Birmingham:

5350 Grantswood Road

Birmingham, AL 35210

(888) 419-2622

Here are some of my favorite Fiat’s that they have on their lot now:)

  1. 2013 FIAT 500 Pop Hatchback in Espresso–click here to see it.
  2. 2013 FIAT 500 Pop Hatchback in Bianco (White)–click here to see it.
  3. 2013 FIAT 500c Pop Convertible in Verde Chiaro (aka Light Green)–click here to see it.

Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit:

129 Summit Blvd

Birmingham, AL 35243

(205) 298-8550

If you do not know what to get me at S5A, a gift card will be just fine *wink*

Tiffany’s in Atlanta Phipps Plaza:

3500 Peachtree Road N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 261 0074

Anything from Tiffany’s would suit my fancy, Santa baby; however, I would love to start a charm bracelet…So, if you honestly do not know what to get me, the starter bracelet here would be perfect! As well as the charms here and here.

As not to take up any more of your time, Santa darling, tah tah for now! I cannot wait to see what surprises you leave me under the tree and in the driveway *wink*

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn