Hellooooo! It’s Friday and I am psyched! Hooray for the weekend!
As I was typing up this blog post this morning, I started looking back on old Things I’m Loving Friday posts. I was surprised to see that last week marked one year since I started sharing these posts. (I’m not technically on #53 this week because I missed a few weeks here and there in the beginning.) I feel like I just started this tradition on the blog a few months ago. Time flies, my friends!
This post is one of my favorites to write every week and I love chatting with you guys about what we’re loving! I’ve discovered lots of great things thanks to comments you’ve left on this post (House of Cards, yummy snacks, hilarious videos) and your comments always make me smile. Thanks so much for participating in the fun every week!
Let’s get to it!
Things I’m Loving
- Fall Decorations
I know a bunch of people freak out when they see holiday decor available in stores months before the holidays. I’m sorry, my friends, but I am the problem. It’s people like me who fuel the fire. I’ve already purchased autumn decorations… and Thanksgiving napkins. I can’t help it! I am a sucker for the holidays and I’m feeling especially excited this year since Ryan and I will actually experience real seasons!! Hooray for changing leaves!
No, I do not own this, but I do love it. How pretty! I adore stackable bracelets and think this one would look so cute (and inconspicuous) with other gold bracelets. And what a great way to hide a Fitbit in a much less obvious way! (For a cheaper way to hide a Fitbit, I found these “smart pocket” bracelets on Etsy.)
This was the first BirchBox sample I’ve ever received that caused me to buy the full-size version before I used up the entire sample. It’s fantastic and, hands down, the best lip stain I’ve ever used. My lips are not naturally pink and tend to just bend right into my face, so a stain that gives them a little color and lasts for hours is right up my alley. (It’s not nearly as bright as it looks!) Stainiac quickly became my favorite because it lasts, goes on like regular lip gloss and doesn’t immediately dry out my lips (<— my number one complaint regarding most lip stains). My fellow BirchBox beauty lovers also gave it rave reviews on the site, so I know I’m not alone in thinking this lip stain is the jam.
- Two Silly Vizsla Videos
Sharing these for the vizsla lovers out there…
Velcro Vizsla Doesn’t Want Her Owner To Read <—This is 110 percent Sadie.
How is it that all vizslas behave exactly the same? They’re so ridiculous and so, so awesome.
- Orange is the New Black
At the urging of many of you and my friend Leah, Ryan and I began watching Orange is the New Black two weeks ago. I am loving it (Ryan is “intrigued” but not as enamored as me). I find the show hilarious and just plain entertaining. Thanks for the recommendation!! (And FYI for those as curious as I was about the intro, the opening credits feature the eyes of formerly incarcerated women.)
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you’re loving this week?
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Check out this Vizsla video, it is so funny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TD6ftIjuss
I’m such a sucker for Fall decorations too! Living in Wisconsin, I LIVE for fall 🙂 Sweaters, boots, PSL, & a cool breeze… <3
your fri fave posts are one of my favorite posts to read and i always look forward to them! i feel like i always learn something new or discovery something awesome so thanks for sharing every week! had no idea about the OITNB bit – very interesting!
I am loving all my end-of-summer plans right now. As a teacher, I’m preparing to head back to school next week. I’m trying to make each day count! Just this week I was able to squeeze in two outdoor movies (one of NYC’s perks!), an awesome day hike, rooftop yoga, running and dinner dates with friends, and lots of blogging. 🙂
Julie you should try watching hell on wheels series on netflix,,,it is full of action, drama and so furious sometimes.
since you are a fan of Dowton abbey like me, i am sure you will love this as well…just give it a try…
I LOVE fall decorations, I’m so excited fall is around the corner!
Now what I’m loving this week, is all the wonderful support I’ve had from friends and family about my crazy charity fundraising tour idea. I’m feeling so humbled and excited!
Loving cooler temps.
I love these Friday posts! I actually received that same lip stain in a Birchbox but never gave it a try because it looked so bright and I’m not usually a fan of stains for the reasons you mentioned, but now I’m excited to give it a go!
Hobby Lobby had Xmas and TG/Halloween decorations in store IN JULY.
too early for Xmas but loved the TG/H things.
I can’t help it — I’m totally excited for Fall! 🙂
Happy Friday!
Whoaaa I didn’t even know that there were products made to hide the fit bit! So cool!
That Tory Burch bracelet is beautiful! I would get it just for the prettiness of it and not even worry about the tracking haha
Love fall decorations too! I am loving that I am getting married tomorrow!
I’l totally okay with a new season coming—I’ve been happily indulging in a little online shopping : )
RUM PUNCH IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS!
I want that Tory Burch FitBit bracelet so badly – but the price is definitely a turn off!
Can’t wait to put out our pumpkin & leaf decorations! I have to hold myself back from buying more whenever I’m at Home Goods, TJ Maxx & Marshalls. 😉
Ugh- you people! Haha…I feel the complete opposite about Fall decorations and get PISSED when I see them in the sumer because I hate Fall and like to pretend that Summer will last forever. Those stinkin’ orange-leaf-covered wreaths remind me that the warm weather will end soon and thus- sadness.
I am definitely going to try the stainiac! I love my beneFit cheek stain but don’t love the color for lips. I’m too all over the place to maintain lipstick so a stain would be perfect. Thanks for the recommendation!
I love that fitbit bracelet! That is such an awesome idea. I don’t have a fitbit (yet) but when I do get one I will definitely be looking into dressing it up a bit.
ohhh I am hooked on Suits and the Good wife! Apparently I am behind the times on both of them! LOVE that Tory Burch bracelet I can’t believe it’s actually for a fitbit! I thought it just ‘looked’ like one! lol
http://www.buzzfeed.com/briantron/puppy-loves-to-jump
This is the cutest thing I have seen all week….so precious!
I have a friend who keeps telling me I should watch Orange is the New Black. We like some of the same shows, so I should take her word about it. I’ve heard good things about it from lots of people.
I saw the video where the dog hates mornings earlier this week and wondered whether or not you had seen it. Both videos were hilarious and literally made me laugh out loud! I’m a sucker for animal videos:)
stainiac is one of my all time fav lip stain
I am still on the fence whether to watch Orange is the New Black or not. The book was not that good, or funny, in my opinion. Is the TV-show a very loose adaption, or i my sense of humor just off? 😛
LOVE OTINB…..the characters are all really interesting and the show just draws you in.
Ahh! I saw that Tori Burch fitbit a few weeks ago and fell in love with it. It’s so stylish. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive!
Paleo cereal & oatmeal!
I decided to go paleo about 10 months ago, but I LOVE cereal and oatmeal. I researched a few “replacements” and found oatmeal made with cauliflower and butternut squash. I found cereal made with ground nuts and flax. And everything gets covered with coconut milk. They don’t provide perfect replacements, but they sure are delicious!
This week I am obsessed with my new office roommate at my new job!!! She is something I’m loving. We both, without knowing, brought each other little treats for finishing our first week at school … just awesome!!! 🙂
LOVE OITNB! I didn’t know the finale was the finale when I was watching it…until I realized it was much longer than the other episodes!
The dog that won’t let her human read is just hysterical!
Hi! Kind of a random question, but I am looking for a new camera. I know you have talked about different cameras in the past…what is your favorite camera?
No worries, I already purchased a fall candle. It’s my favorite time of year!
I love that Tory Burch fitbit bracelet! 😀
I’m the same with holiday decorations! I’m so excited for the cool weather, sweatshirts and holiday decorations!
Oh my gosh I want that TB bracelet {and a fitbit, but that’s a whole nother story}.
YAY for fall!!!! So happy you’ll get to experience it!
Oh, wow! How pretty is that Tory Burch bracelet for Fitbit! Will have to add that to my wish list!
OMG I loveeeee that Tori Burch FitBit bracelet. I had no idea she made that. I’m also a sucker for fall decorations. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer and warm weather, but there’s definitely something about the cooler temperatures and changing leaves come September.