friday favorites: fab.com

 rug // cards // soaps

rhino // vanity // quilt

pillow // bowl // fan

anatomy print // stool // magazine rack

alphabet print // iphone dock // mirror

Brought to you today on this glorious friday are a few of my favorite things from fab.com. Overnight I have literally become obsessed with this site and it's unique items. They have everything that someone would be looking for, and even if you're not looking for anything specific, I'm sure you'll fall in love with at least ten things, I know I did. Just look at that vanity and that kilim rug, I die. The site may be a little overpriced on some things, but they can afford to be with the mixture and quality of items they have.

So whether you're at work or at home and you find yourself with some extra time, take a look around this site. You'll be hooked. Oh, and don't try to spend all your paycheck!

friday favorites: orlando bound

You know that any weekend that starts with the sighting of the mickey ears is a good one. And a good one this was. If you follow me on instagram, you may (or should be how many pictures I posted) know about this past weekend. As a little weekend getaway, my family ventured to the two hour north location of Orlando, where the mickey ears reside. We calculated that we hadn't been there in about four years, which is a loonggg time for us Orlando lovers, and just seeing those mickey ears instantly reminded me of how many times we have made that trip, and how many more times I will look forward to seeing them in the future.

The weekend did not include a trip to the park; however, it did include a ton a good food, plenty of shopping (a first time in an Anthropologie for me!), the best hand cut souvenirs a girl could ask for, and some quality family time. There was honestly nothing more than I could ask for. Those two days just flew by like they never happened and boy was I exhausted after, but with my family, we always make the most out of any time we have.

I cannot believe it is already another Friday, one day past Valentines. While Jared and I are still in the midst of celebrating, as we are going on a date night tomorrow night, I am still feel like I am in a little cloud from the gift giving last night. Let's just say I can smell the rose petals, literally, as they adorn my little space. More to come about our Valentine's at a later date!

Here's to the weekend!

friday favorites: a great afternoon

This was a glorious day. A glorious day that I did not want to end as mentioned HERE. Those who responded gave me hope, and a reassurance that I am not crazy. So thanks for that, we all need it sometimes. Okay, back to this day. This particular day, Jared had the afternoon off. He NEVER has the afternoon off, or at least that's what it feels like. It's a miracle if we get to see each other during day light. So of course, the natural decision for what we were going to do first was Chick-fil-A for lunch.

Okay seriously, just look at him in those scrubs. I was giddy when I saw him in them and so were all the old ladies with their never ending googly eyes just about everywhere we went. That's okay ladies, stare away.

Since Jared told me that I could do whatever I wanted that day (best boyfriend ever), we of course went to Goodwill where I proceeded to find this beaut of a chair. $12.99 and just perfection. Not that I need another chair, but would you pass this up? I don't think so. Plus, my man bought it for me. I mean, can you think of a better day so far?

Around 5pm, we headed to the beach where I have not been in ages. Just a few things about these pictures. First, you should be jealous. Second, just LOOK that that sunset. Absolutely breath taking to say the least. Third, my feet are almost as white as the sand. It's a sad thing to live in this sunshine state and having nothing to say for it according to your skin tone. Should be a crime I think.

After watching the sunset, we strolled to the Circle where we shared some Italian fried cheese and pizza. Half cheese for me and half pepperoni for him. It is prime people watching time when you sit outside in beautiful weather. Probably one of our favorite things to do, especially when you get to sit beside the cutest golden doodle. Before we left I grabbed a couple of these macaroons to eat when we returned home. My fave? White chocolate coconut and gingerbread. I would excuse the drool from my mouth if you could see me right now.

If you know anything about me, you know I love spending time with my man, any time I can get. This afternoon was one for the books.

What was your favorite thing you did this week?

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when zombies take you shopping

top: F21 necklace: c/o Blue Bird pants: Old Navy watch: Fossil booties: Target lips: NYC Champagne Stain lip stain

Shopping. Is there anything like it? The scouring and pouring over endless aisles and racks searching for that special something, to go in that special place, that has a perfectly special price, is just the best. Well, my friends, that special hobby has gotten the best of my this past week. I don't really know what it is. It could have been the really (I mean REALLY) good deals I got on everything, or the fact that I just got paid. Either way, it kicked my butt. Have you ever bought a lot of stuff and written it all down and how much it cost and added it up? If not, next time you go shopping multiple places, take a pad of paper and a pen and write down your expenses, because let me tell you, it's literally a smack in the face. After writing everything down that I spent this past week, it was like a zombie had invaded my body, decided that it had all the money in the world to spend, and shopping at Target and Goodwill were it's places of choice. I am not really sure what happened, but I ended up with two pairs of pants, a top, booties, lip stain, hair ties, nail polish, salad servers, and incredible cute mid-century modern chair, wall decorations, and an iphone case. 

Here is the moral to this story, write down your expenses. It really helps you to realize how much you spent, where you spent it, and how badly you actually need it. Because we all know that zombies invade our bodies and take us shopping like money grows on trees, but when they leave it is helpful to look back at the damage that zombie did, and (hopefully) not do it again. Unless of course you absolutely positively have to have it (my excuse).

friday favorites

YES! It's finally friday, the most beloved day of the week. Enjoy my favorite bits of the week and reflect on everything you did that you can call your friday favorites.

• I got to spend a whole day from morning to night with my handsome stud. We spent the day running errands and then headed to eat some Pita Pit (way better than subway or quiznos or moes or chipotle, or anything else that wraps a bunch of stuff up in bread). Doesn't sounds exciting, but when you're with your best friend, it's always awesome.
• Tried a new restaurant this week: Elaine's Cafe. Super cheap, super good. Plus, they gave you these delicious mini muffins-free!
• Went shopping all day until I knew if I spent one more dollar, my wallet would explode. There is just something about those BCBG Maxazria dressing rooms isn't there? Gorgeous.
• Loved feeling like an accomplished shopper, looking at my shopping bags as if they were real people.
• Beautiful sunset? Perfect way to end the week. 

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Look forward to friday favorites next week!