Friday Favorites

Hey hey! It's Friday!

I'd like to introduce you to Newton! Newton is a sweet 40lbs Lab-mix that we're fostering for a few weeks. He has been chosen be a rescue group in Florida and needed a home before making a road trip to the sunshine state. He had been in the Dekalb County pound 8 months so it felt so good to get him to our home, give him a bath, and lots of belly rubs. He's super cuddly and wants to be wrapped around you constantly...which Townes doesn't love, to be honest! He's such a great dog (and doesn't shed!) and it'd be awesome if someone wanted to adopt him *wink wink*! 

One of my favorite Bob Dylan songs with some amazing 1960's footage from London.

 I am enamored with this house on Lake Superior. The upstairs bunk room is adorable!

This video is best way to start the weekend! A perfect reminder to always dance like no one's watching. :)

The perfect sweater for Fall. Too cute!

Curious of your Uber rating? Here's an easy way to find out! Not to brag, but I have 5 stars.

I'm on my way to NYC for 1 day to have some meetings and then head to my first MLS soccer game to see the NYC Red Bulls take on Orlando, Should be fun!

The rest of the weekend will be spent with the household of boys and then celebrating Nana's 89th birthday! If you're in ATL, there's a lot going on this weekend that sadly I will miss, but you should go: Greek Festival, Hannibal Burress at Alive5, Duluth Fall Festival, and the Gwinnett County Fair!

Have a great one!

xo

Thursday Tunes: Sunset Selection

A few weeks ago, my best friend and college roommate, Sasha, posted a collaborative playlist from college. It brought back so many memories of dance parties (Krush girls!) at the 40 Watt and hours spent on our back porch at the Sunset house. We had so much fun and it blows my mind next years will be 10 years since we graduated college and all left Athens, GA.

If you're wondering what all of the cool kids were listening to back then, go here and enjoy!

Thanks for the flashback, Sash! 

PS - you forgot Hot Hot Heat for Brynn :)

xo

Weekend Recap

 What a wonderful weekend!

 I'm still trying to recover after having to spring forward (i.e., losing some sleep) and running around all weekend. Thankfully I got plenty of Vitamin D and sunshine !

On Saturday morning, I headed to my dear friend Caroline's baby shower. The hosts did an incredible job - the decorations and food felt like a perfect Pinterest board. Caroline is so loved and it showed! That baby of hers sure is lucky! I got to spend time with my favorite lady ever, Meredith. We had the best time catching up and eating cheese blintzes. :)

 The momma-to-be and me. ♥

The baby shower favors included a massive cookie, Belgium chocolates, and a cute candle!

 After the shower, we spent some time in the front yard enjoying the sunshine. Townes kept going to lay on the concrete stairs in the shade since it was so warm - little buddy is not going to be happy come July!

Then we headed to our neighborhood nature preserve to explore (i.e., walk Townes). 

On Saturday evening, my sweet friend, Kim, invited me to a Zumba event celebrating Erick Santana's 10 year anniversary of being a Zumba instructor/ trainer. Erick was actually the instructor who certified me to teach over 2 years ago (see funny picture here). Thankfully it wasn't too cold since the event was outside...the temperature definitely wasn't an issue once we started moving!

Apparently there were over 300 people there - pretty amazing!

If you look right in the middle, you can see Kim and me in red (we didn't plan to match by the way)!

We ended up dancing for 2.5 hours so I was pretty beat (and hungry) by the time the event ended. Such a fun way to spend the night! Thanks Kim!

On Sunday morning, we headed to East Palisades to go hike along the river. I could really get used to this weather - c'mon Spring!

When we got home from hiking, we did some yard work (which hopefully means hammock time this weekend) so prep for the Spring. 

The sweetest pup in the world...

 Perfect, simple flowers from the backyard camellia bushes. 

 We ended the weekend at my in-laws' with a cookout and a movie night...and wine. :)

Hope your weekend was one for the books and that it was spent soaking up sunshine!

xo

Weekend Recap: Best Friends' Wedding Edition

I'm a bit behind on last weekend's recap since I've been on the road (last time for the year) for work!

Last weekend was a whirlwind and I definitely am looking forward to some time spent recharging...I'm running on empty for sure. 

On Friday afternoon, I took half of the day off to go help my best friend, Beth, get ready for the wedding and rehearsal dinner. I thought we'd work on some flower arrangements for a bit and then get manicures, but we ended up making all of the flower arrangements, bouquets, and boutonnieres up until the last minute! We hurriedly got dressed and then headed to the chapel for the rehearsal dinner

Beth's sister, Maggie, and her husband hosted the wonderful rehearsal dinner. A party can't go wrong with a fire put and Willy's Mexican taco bar! And impromptu dance parties...that I seem to interrupt :)

On the morning of the wedding, we all got ready at Maggie's house and then headed to the chapel. Beth's mom, Susan, made the amazing veil! Beth was the most stunning bride (Doug wasn't too shabby either)! :)

After the reception (and photos), we headed to 5 Seasons Brewery for the reception. The food and dancing were pretty awesome! 

I couldn't be happier for Beth + Doug! I know they are happy that the wedding was wonderful and that now they are officially Mr. + Mrs. Saylor!

♥

On Sunday, I had my sweet friend Chanel's baby sprinkle for little Evelyn that is due in less than 4 weeks! Isn't the cake so cute! It was very tasty too.

 The whole group of ladies!

It's crazy that Shayda, Chanel, Catherine, and I have all known each other since middle school! 

♥

See...I told you it was a busy weekend!

xo