It's Saturday late morning, and Nikki has decided to relax today. She's usually out and about running errands and tying loose ends, but not today.
She has decided to watch TV most of the day. She is starting with a little HGTV. She'll probably spend a little time on the Food Network, and then catching up on some of her drama shows.
Darius is at the gym, but due back any moment.
"Hey hon, you're back. How was your workout?" (Nikki)
"It was okay. The gym was way too crowded today. I may have to switch my days around." (Darius)
"Well, take a load off and come sit with me." (Nikki)
"What are you watching?" (Darius)
"This new show on home renovation." (Nikki)
"Are you hungry? Want me to fix you some lunch?" (Nikki)
"No. I had a big protein shake after my workout. I won't be ready for lunch for a couple more hours. But I think I will get some orange juice. Want some?" (Darius)
"No. I'm good." (Nikki)
"Your aunt called to remind us about the luncheon tomorrow for Kendra." (Nikki)
"Oh shoot. Good thing she called. I was hoping to get some golfing in tomorrow." (Darius)
"That's okay. I'll just have to reschedule. It will be nice to get together with the family." (Darius)
"I know. It's been awhile since we've spent any time with them." (Nikki)
"Everyone has just been so busy." (Darius)
"I forgot to ask your aunt if she wanted us to bring anything." (Nikki)
"I wouldn't worry about that. My aunt is the consummate entertainer. She is not going to want any help." (Darius)
"Okay. So about tonight, do you want to do anything special?" (Nikki)
"No. I have a ton of paperwork I have to get to and since I won't have time to work on it tomorrow, I better knock it out tonight. You okay with that?" (Darius)
"Perfectly fine. I will just continue vegetating right here on this sofa." (Nikki)
The renovation show has gone off and now there is a real estate show airing.
"Honey have you ever considered doing your own real estate show? " (Nikki)
"No, not really. I don't think I want to venture into that hornet's nest. I would rather do what I do and leave the acting to others." (Darius)
"I think you would be good at it. You have so much knowledge you could share with others." (Nikki)
"Thanks for your vote of confidence, but I'm going to pass on that one." (Darius)
Well, I guess the Langfords are throwing some type of celebration for Kendra and her husband and the new baby. I guess I need to go check things out over there to see what she has planned. Hope to see you there.
Oooh, I love Nikki's place. HGTV and Food network. A girl after my own heart!
ReplyDeleteVita Plastica - You mean Nikki and Darius' place. If I were vegetating those would be the two networks I would mostly watch.
DeleteTheir home is so trendy! I can't wait to see the celebration, but does it mean the baby is already born?
ReplyDeleteVerona - Thanks. No the baby is not born yet. It is a celebration because now that she is in month 4, she decided to share it with the family, so they are all excited and want to just have a family gathering.
DeleteI adore this TV set, have seen it on Ebay. you arranged it really good! looks like both Darius and Nikki are very healthy living people
ReplyDeletejewel snake - Tracy India told me about the TV. I hadn't seen it before. It's very cute. A little short, so I had to give it a boost.
DeleteSuch a beautiful home. It looks really cozy.
ReplyDeleteAlura - Thanks. If Nikki is anything like me, she is constantly adding new things to the home.
Deletei love there home its realy nice.nice story.nikki needed that rest becouse she works alot.
ReplyDeletejassica - Thanks. Sometimes we all just need to take a nice little rest. Today was her day.
DeleteI love this couple! Their home is nice and comfortable looking. I love your Kenmore kitchen. I never saw it in the stores. I have a friend who found it on clearance at Kmart for $12 after it was sold out. : O. The secondary market is sickening. Looking forward to the family gathering.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I finally got the latest FDQ mag and I want you to know that I am so very proud of you my friend!!!
Georgia Girl - Yes, I heard they were clearance out at Kmart, too. I got mine for a decent price on ebay, before they were being sold for the crazy prices.
DeleteDebbie did a wonderful job on the article and I am still ecstatic about making it into the mag. It's a wonderful feeling.
Nikki looks like she needs a nice quiet day and that couch looks extremely comfy. Actually the whole apartment looks very stylish and suited to the couple who live there.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to be invited to all these family gatherings - is this to be a family baby shower or is that still to come?
Carrickters - Nikki had the Saturday I wanted, but didn't have. No baby shower yet. She is still only 4 months, going on 5. Just a little congratulation get together. Mrs Langford likes to use any excuse she can to get her family together.
DeleteOh, I so love how you set up this place! Your props are always so amazing!! If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the refrigerator?
ReplyDeleteIn A Dolly's World - Thanks! That refrigerator is part of the Kenmore Kitchen set. There is one more piece to the kitchen, but their kitchen is so small, it doesn't fit. These kitchen sets sold at some retail stores (Kmarts) about 10 yrs ago. They are hard to get and highly marked up these days on ebay.
Delete"Oh, shoot," is right! I always look at the large sized photos first, and I am not trying to be a dirty birdy, but what on earth is going on in photo #9? Does he have those one finger extended hands or something because it looks like he took out more than orange juice if you know what I mean! Another kind of package, if you will.
ReplyDeleteANYWAY, LOL, this was a nice story. I like seeing the dolls chillaxing.
Muff - You are a dirty bird. LOL! If you must know, I misplaced Darius' hands and he is borrowing another set of hands with an extended finger. His hands aren't lost, I used them and my brain can't remember who has them at the moment. I had to keep production moving.
DeleteI love Nikki & Darius's place...so chic! The HDTV/Stereo set looks fabulous! I was surprised when I got mine, that it was a little short but then I thought about Ikea's tv stands are pretty low sitting too, so it worked out ok.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the luncheon planned, if they're inviting us. :)
Tracy - Thanks again for the heads up on the stereo. It was not supposed to go to Nikki and Darius' place, but they lucked out since they had the next story. And yes, you are invited to the luncheon.
DeleteAs a short person who always has to get a stool to reach in the top cabinets, I envy people like Darius who can open the doors and look in eye-level at what they want!
ReplyDeletelimbe dolls - I'm not short, and I still envy him at those cabinets. He can even clean on top if need be.
DeleteThat's a girlfriend for you. She invited him to sit down? And then let him put his sweaty armpits around her? I would have said, "See ya when you get out of the shower." But he sure is cute.
ReplyDeleteKenya - Do you really think Darius got in his car sweaty? You don't know him as well as you thought. He showered at the gym. There was never a question about that. Darius is many things, and super clean is one of them.
DeleteI like how Nikki can relax and watch tv while Darius does his workstuff. She's not all whiny, pay-me-attention; he's not all bossy, pay-me-attention. Nice relationship.
ReplyDeleteD7ana - Oh they are so far beyond those times. They are now pretty content and established in their relationship. Once they got beyond the Halle Berry issue, everything has sort of fallen nicely into place.
DeleteBonjour Vanessa, est-ce que les vêtement que porte Darius sont des vêtement de Ken ? Tha Darius outfits are there from Ken doll ?
ReplyDeleteShasarignis - I'm pretty sure both pieces are from Ken outfits. I know the top is.
DeleteLove that dio, it's great!! and love Darius, but that's not news hehehe... I have to admit they make a sweet couple.
ReplyDeleteRossetti - Thanks. Darius is still a dream to me. Nikki is one lucky gal!
DeleteHello from Spain: Nikki is very relaxed in her living room. I like the TV crew that you have in that house. It is very real. The chair is very elegant. Great job. I'm looking forward to seeing the baby shower that Mrs. Langford is organizing. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteMarta - Thanks! Last I checked Mrs. Langford was working hard planning the event.
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