Friday, June 19, 2015

Friday Favorites + Giveaway!


What a week. Busy busy busy.
You know how on AOL instant message many years ago you could put up an away message and explain your absence from things - I could use that this week. 
It's a good busy and all good things but I feel like I can't catch my breath and that I am barely sliding into this weekend.
 If I haven't answered an email, I'm not ignoring - I'll do better next week :) or maybe next season if this busy summer keeps up.  Kidding.  Sort of. 
Anyway, I'm welcoming this weekend with very open arms!









 Linking up today with April, Karli, Amanda and Erika

{O N E} Tyler at Twilight 
Last night we attended a fundraiser for the local arboretum.  Luckily the rain held off and it was a great event.  I love charity events, they are a blast! Plus any evening spent supporting a good cause and they hand me a glass of wine… I'm there!  We always get so caught up in the auction bidding too.  Anyway, last night they had a bunch of local restaurant suppling the food and you could sample what you wanted from each… fantastic! 
dress: here // shoes: similar style // bracelet: here

Also, anytime I'm at a fundraiser or event of that sort… I always think of this episode.  Always.  
When Joey "guesses" and wins the boat.

{T W O} New Jersey Visit
We had a great visit last weekend to New Jersey to visit Derek's family and friends.  Highlights included stopping by one of our favorite restaurants, lazy Saturday relaxing followed by a beautiful pool day, playing with our nieces, visiting with our close friends and enjoying a family BBQ.

Happiest Place  
Last week I shared how excited I was to purchase this outdoor dining set.  Since then we have loved testing out the new items as well as logging as much outdoor time as possible.  Happy hours usually occur on the balcony and then we move down to the deck for dinner.  A major favorite of mine.  I keep telling the hubs that I'm most happiest recently with a peaceful night on the deck... how times change :)

{F O U R} Chewy Favorites
Stella could not love the gang from chewy more.  They always the most perfect items for her and this month did not disappoint.  Stella has been really loving using the Natural Balance Dental Chews in addition to being obsessed with Kong squeeze ball and handle toy which is fun to play with at home but will be perfect when we start taking her to the lake.  The best summer toy! A couple days later we even received a hand written note in the mail - the chewy group is definitely a favorite of ours!

{F I V E} Giveaway
In case you missed it yesterday, don't forget to enter into this giveaway of Lilly Pulitzer goodies.  Included: a 'spill the juice' necklace, a white/gold seashell bangle and two drink koozies.


Reminder: The Own It Linkup is back next Thursday 6/25! The rules are simple - there are none! Own anything, big or little.  Have a confession session.  Things from this past week/month/yesterday or just in general.  Share a few things, a lot of things, go in depth be simple.  Do you own thing and whatever you want. 

In case you missed it… Jenn from Going the DistanceKarly from Miss in the MidwestAmanda from As the Wine Cork Turns, Erika from A Little Bit of Everything and I owned it too.

Happy weekending!! 





41 comments:

  1. All great things this Friday! Your dress for the charity event is so summer perfect and love all your pictures eating outside. One of the best things about summer right?

    Hoooray for a giveaway and your linkup :)! Happy Friday, beautiful!

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  2. I love that first picture - what would blair waldorf do - I want that mug!!! Looks like a really fun even you guys went to last night and I'm loving how much use you are getting out of your patio!! Happy Friday! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. That charity event looks like so much fun--and all the food!!! Wow! You guys looked fabulous, as usual! :)
    Stella is adorable with her new Chewy swag.
    Visiting family is the best. I love my in-laws, so visits with them are always great--Im glad yours was too!
    Have a great Friday and a fun weekend!!

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  4. Haha I totally need that mug for sure! And love your pretty Lilly dress! Hope you have an amazing weekend!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  5. Haha I totally miss IM away messages!! That charity event looks like lots of fun (but I do love charity events)! Have a great weekend!

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  6. The "what would Blair Waldorf do?" mug is the best! Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

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  7. That mug is too cute! Glad you and your hubby enjoyed a great time with family and friends during your visit to New Jersey. Your happiest place sounds like peaceful evening perfection!! Thanks for hosting the fun giveaway! Have a fabulous weekend! xo - Brenda // Chatting Over Chocolate

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  8. LOL at Joey winning the boat.. The Mr. Bowmant! Love charity events, I always feel like that episode on Friends or like I'm on The O.C. - man I miss that show! And I've been needing that Blair Waldorf mug, seriously the best mug ever!

    Happy Friday gurlie <3

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  9. I am complete agreement with previous posters, that mug is so cute! Hope you have a great weekend love.

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  10. That episode of Friends is one of my favorites (though I think I say that about every episode) but I love that he doesn't want to part with the Mr. Beaumont. Too funny!

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  11. That would be so fun to own it!! You look fantastic at that wedding. I'm sure your New Jersey weekend was so much fun. Happy Friday!

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  12. That charity event looks so much fun. Love your Lilly dress. That mug is adorable. Have a great weekend.

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  13. Glad you've gotten to have a little fun in the business this month has brought. Love your new dishes. I'm still on the hunt for a few new ones myself (:

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  14. That mug, love it! And your dress is so pretty, you looked great :)

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  15. Great picture! The event looked amazing. Happy friday!

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  16. OMG so many things to comment on in this pic! AOL! Ha! You are taking it back! Love it! Where the heck did you get that monogrammed cover up. I need one in my life!

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  17. Blair Waldorf, love her! Such a pretty picture btw! Plus, Stella is soooo darn cute enjoying her new toys! :)

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  18. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the dress in your first picture! It is adorable! The perfect summer dress!

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  19. Sounds like a fun event. You guys make a great looking couple. :)

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  20. Your pup is so cute! I need to look into that Chewy group for our little lady. Also, I just laughed out loud at work from that Friends' meme..oh.my.gosh. Sending to my hubby now! Love it! Have a great weekend :)

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  21. That fundraiser you all went to sounds so fun & I love your dress! Also, love that Friends episode! I don't think I ever tire of watching that show. Glad you all had such a fun weekend in New Jersey :) Totally understand the can't catch up feeling! Hopefully you all have a relaxing weekend so you can recharge.
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  22. Cheers that is the best excuse to go to a fundraiser that I've seen in a long time! ;-)

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  23. Haha to your AOL comment, I love that! :)

    Your dress is so cute! So summery and bright.

    Your friends reference was so perfect.

    Happy Friday!

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  24. Love that Lily dress that you wore to that fundraiser!!! Looks like it was a really nice event too. I hope that you have a relaxing and fun weekend, and I'm with you on the patio thing!! :-)

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  25. That event looked fantastic! Loved your dress too, perfect on you! Happy Friday!

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  26. That charity event sounds like it was a great time! I would totally take advantage of outdoor dining if we had the option.

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  27. Your whole outdoor dining/happy hour set-up looks lovely! Enjoy that!!

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  28. Were you at the Tyler Arboretum? I've been wanting to go there (or pretty much any botanical garden-type thing)! I'm glad the rain held off for you! :)

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  29. I'm getting a puppy next weekend and he is getting a chewy package mailed to him at the end of the month.....so excited! Enjoy your weekend!

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  30. I love that mug! And that charity events looks like a good time :)

    Happy Friday! The Southerndoe

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  31. Yes for deck time! Hopefully you can enjoy much more this weekend!

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  32. That event looked like so much fun - love your dress! Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  33. Yep, I totally need one of those away messages!! What a fun week - I love the arboretum event!! I'm a fan of any day that involves happy hour on a balcony and dinner on a deck! ;)

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  34. Your charity night out looked like a lot of fun! Loving your dress :)

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  35. Now I miss AOL IM messages, ha! I'm glad you had such a good week - Finn is loving the same goodies from Chewy! I hope you had a good weekend with lots of sunshine and porch time. :)

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  36. That charity event looks so fun! I always wish we had more occasions to dress up & have a special night out!

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  37. Loving the dress you wore for the charity event - it's a perfect match with the theme of the night from the looks of those cocktails and cupcakes.
    Hope you have a wonderful week!!

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  38. Ha ha! I love your "it's amazing how life has changed comment." I say that a lot to my hubby. We were going to bed the other night around 10 (which is actually late for us some nights) and I said "remember when we used to be going out at 10?"

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  39. Just stumbled upon your blog through one of the link-ups and I love it! Your little doggie is soooo adorable! She looks like a white version of the dog I had growing up! Brings back sweet memories. :o)

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  40. Stella is gorgeous! I hear such great things about the people at Chewy.

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