Five on Friday || Ready for the Weekend

ONE|Secret’s Out 

TOMORROW morning Jack’s family and I head down to Saint Martin! I am super excited and am looking forward to clear blue water, skies, and some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Cheers to a fun vacation!!

TWO|Perfume

Last night at Nordstrom Sara introduced me to what could be my next {expensive} obsession, Jo Malone. I took home a sample of the Peony & Blush Suede Cologne and am going to try it out for the next few weeks. Anyone have a good suggestion out of the many scents that they love? Suggestions needed.

THREE|B-Cycle

I found this photo of me and my bestie, Alyssa, when she visited Charlotte in April. We had such a fun time renting bikes and riding them all around town. This is going to be one of my favorite activities to do this summer.

FOUR|The Bar Method: Charlotte-SouthPark

Tuesday and Friday 6am class has become tough this past week. Between the 4/5^ths week and the longer summer days I cannot seem to drag myself out of bed. Soon, the SouthPark studio will open up, but until then they are offering FREE classes. Sign up for free community classes here.

FIVE|1989

June 8^th cannot {until after my relaxing time in SXM} come soon enough because… I am going to Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour !!!  I am suppppper stoked! I have been looking forward to this for a really long time and cannot believe the time has almost come. From her outfits, to sets, to live music I cannot wait!! #WelcometoChalrlotte

xx

Weekend || Amanda’s Bachelorette Party – Wilmington, NC

What I loved about my weekend…

Celebrating my dear friend Amanda before she gets hitched #finallyAChandler

Wrightsville beach waves

Tropical Storm Ana for not raining on our parade

Germany and Asheville #America

Port City Java + healthy harvest muffins

Exploring downtown Wilmington & views on the river walk

Wigging out. Purple hair + purple tulips

Level 5, the best rooftop bar in Wilmington being located in our building

Also… a very special Mother’s Day to the one who knows me best, is always there for a phone call, a pick me up, and enjoys my love of Thai and coconut shrimp. Loving lately getting all of the snail mail you send my way. You are simply the best!! xoxo 

How was your weekend?!?

Weekend || Getaway || Bald Head Island

What I loved about my weekend… Island Living!!

Shrimp, seafood, and some more shrimp

Laying out poolside with our strawberry daiquiris, piña coladas, & mint juleps for derby day

Drinks, Appetizers, and Dinner at Mojo’s on the Harbor

Hot Tub time with the gals

Relaxing and enjoying the first beach trip of the summer

Exploring the island on a beach cruiser

Celebrating David’s birthday #30andfabulous

The Royal baby was born: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

Golf cart adventures and sometimes pretending we were in Jurassic Park

Beautiful sunsets enjoyed with wonderful friends

Searching for wildlife: which ended up being 2 black snakes and 9 turtles

Special thanks to Ms. Hannah for setting up the entire weekend and making it such a fun time!!

How was your weekend?!?

xoxo

Weekend || Bestie & NASCAR Style

What I loved about my weekend… it was jammed packed with fun events:

Spending time with my best friend, Alyssa, miss you already and don’t forget the hair dryer “car wash”

Being a kid and playing at Discovery Place for the Science Rocks event #geekoutfreakout

Views from Fahrenheit, Bristol Race, Charlotte Greenway, & the mountains

The Suite life—watching the Knights game in style #thanksCC

Sour Patch Kids game with Jack while on the road to Bristol

Shopping: Hello JCrew Warehouse Sale & Lilly +Target both in one weekend #broke and #iSurvivedLillyforTGT

10 mile bike ride around Charlotte thanks to B Cycle

My First NASCAR Race Ever, which was quite eventful thanks to the rain

Living life to the fullest = hardly any sleep, but well worth spending time with my bestie

How was your weekend?!?

xoxo

Five on Friday || Finally Friday!!

ONE|BFF

One of my best friends, Alyssa, and her boyfriend, Sam, are visiting this weekend from Michigan. I am looking forward to a fun filled weekend with them + Jack. Tonight we are going to Science on the Rocks: Geek Out, Freak Out.

TWO|Coasting

If you didn’t see my post on Instagram, you missed out on these awesome coasters that my brother gave me for my birthday. They are one of a kind and I have loved using them at work and home.

THREE|Wedding Season

This past weekend kicked off Wedding Season for Jack and me. We celebrated The Hargrave’s and had a wonderful time in Mount Airy.

 

FOUR|Wine

A close friend of mine sent our group text this picture and it perfectly describes my week. #itsclassy

  

FIVE|Pound Cake

Over the weekend I celebrated my birthday with Jack’s family. His wonderful mom made this pound cake and whipped cream from scratch.I wish that I had some right now, it was marvelous. 

Photo cred: Jack

It's Friday...and I am linking up with: Darci, April, Christina, + Natasha | Oh Hey, Friday: September Farm + The Farmer's Wife

xoxo

Weekend | Valentines 2015

This Valentines weekend went by entirely too fast and I cannot believe that it is already MONDAY!! Although it went by quickly I had a relaxing and fun weekend & hoping to see some SNOW tonight!

Chocolate covered strawberries, handmade ear warmer from my BFF, JHG home cooked dinner, Wine:) & Flowers

What my weekend was made of…

Food--- Thai food, home cooked meals, spaghetti, pancakes, Mountain Dew, pistachios & chocolate covered strawberries

Fun--- 40^th SNL show, the dog park, church, giving and receiving presents, flowers, dancing, & French Café music

Friends--- This time of year is especially special for Jack and me. We spent a bunch of the weekend just hanging out the two of us, but also got some good time in with friends

Sleep--- & TONS of it {clearly I needed it after the last few weeks}

Hope you had a relaxing weekend!

xoxo

Happy Birthday | 1.27.15

Happy Birthday, Dad!!

Thank you for being there for me from the day I was born and having my best interests in mind. You are one of the most important people in my life and I would not be who I am without you. You are irreplaceable and I love you with my whole heart.

You’re one in a million and I know you’re having a wonderful day -- I just wish I could be there celebrating!! 

Happy Birthday to the best!! 

P.S. also a very happy birthday to my Uncle Gary-- self proclaimed inventor of "the selfie", one of a kind uncle, and a pilot!

 "Show me the Money!!" love you uncle g! 

xoxo