So – remember how I ran my car into a curb last week and somehow – someway – inflicted $1800 worth on damage (thank goodness for insurance!)?  Here’s the rest of the story:  The dealership had to special order two rims and a computer part to repair my car; it looked like I was going to be stuck in Tennessee for over three days – with no absolutely no luggage and tons of To Do’s waiting at home. 

But my mom graciously offered to swap cars with me for a week while mine was repaired, and I got to go home!  Today, we met in Asheville (the halfway point) to swap cars back.  Moms are the best. 

Doesn’t MomHTP look FIERCE in her vintage, thrifted outfit?  Rawr.

I absolutely love Asheville.  Such a cute little hippie town.

We decided to grab a bite at Rosetta’s Kitchen, a little vegan restaurant with tons of unique offerings.  I’ve only eaten at Rosetta’s once before and got the Tofu Pad Thai, which was great – but I wanted to try something else.  I ordered the Family Platter… peanut tofu, smashed potatoes with nutritional yeast gravy, and steamed kale.

And per our tradition, Mom and I stopped at a little candy shop.  She always gets fudge, but I opted for a dark chocolate-covered Rice Krispy treat on a stick… AMAZING. 

Drove back to Charlotte (IN MY CAR!  YAY!), ran a bunch of errands, and eventually made an easy dinner.

This is my new obsession:  hummus, goat cheese, tomatoes on toast.  So good.  I like to add pesto, too.

A Baby Party

Tomorrow, I am throwing a baby shower for my friend Jen.  I am a little nervous because I’ve never thrown a baby shower before – I hope it goes well… I just want to honor my friend and her amazing baby boy! 

We’re having it at her house because my apartment is too small for 16 women + 2 babies + a bajillion gifts.  I’m spending the evening prepping all the decorations.  Channeling my inner crafty goddess, if you will.

The party is going to have a very fun, very Jen-ish theme – here’s a hint. 

Any guesses?