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Friday, September 21, 2018

Friday Favorites

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I feel like I have been gone forever. I also feel like I haven't written a post in forever. I scheduled so many of these posts way before I left on my work trip. I know Monday is going to be crazy when I go to write my first "live" post. Ha.

Onto Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. Before my trip, I was looking for a large tote/purse to take with me on my trip. It needed to be big enough to fit my work portfolio, my wallet, phone, an extra change of clothes and other essentials. I wanted to take it on the plane with me, but also bring it into the office. I looked at Kate Spade, Tumi, Michael Kors and Longchamp (I returned the one I got at the anniversary sale). But I ultimately went with a Michael Kors tote. While the one I bought, I can't find online, I found one similar. Mine is black while this one is blue.
Michael Kors Jet Set Large Tote

TWO. Did you get a chance to read all the Fall Bucket Lists yesterday with our Girl Chat link up? If not, you can check out my bucket list here and check out some others. It is a great way to get to know other bloggers and meet new friends.
Girl Chat

Girl Chat

THREE. On Wednesday, I had Stephanie guest post for me and her post resonates with me soooo much. My girls, mainly Avery are picky eaters. Sutton is willing to try more things, but they still like to eat the same three things over and over again....mac n cheese, chicken strips/nuggets and pizza. I have been implementing her first idea (only make one meal for everyone) for quite awhile, but I don't always follow it. I need to be better about enforcing it. Anyways, her post is awesome and something we can all learn from....specifically if you have kids.

FOUR. So I can’t remember if I told you all, but we bought a couch. Finally. The problem is that it will take some time to make one of the pieces. But that was 2 weeks ago, so hopefully we will get it soon. We went with one from West Elm in a charcoal color. It’s as long as our current one (on one side) but the other side is just a chaise lounge. I will probably sit on that chaise lounge daily. Am I the only one who has a side or a place you always sit on the couch? Anyways, this is the couch we chose, but it’s a bit different in the set up since it’s custom.

I am linking up with AprilA Little Bit of EverythingMeet @ the Barre and Cup of Tea.

Have a great weekend!

33 comments :

  1. I totally have a side of the couch! It feels wrong to sit on the other side.. lol. I love the couch you chose, and especially that charcoal color. Hope your travels go smoothly and looking forward to having you back!

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    1. I can't wait for it to arrive. I am way too impatient for it. Ha. And I definitely love my side of the couch!!!

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  2. UH OH _ you're tempting me - I've been looking for a big tote bag/purse like that!

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  3. Oh the joys of picky eaters. I love the couch. I also love that tote! Happy Friday!

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    1. Yep. Mine are sooo picky. I love my tote and can't wait for my couch to get here!

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  4. I love your new couch! We'll be getting one soon so I need to look into West Elm. The color of this one is great and I'm sure it will hide a lot. Sierra Beautifully Candid

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    1. That is exactly why we bought it. I can't wait to get it. WE have been searching for a long time.

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  5. I love that tote! MK is totally worth the money in my opinion. It holds up so well!
    Kelsey
    www.kelseypeacock.com

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    1. I completely agree. Especially after carrying it around for 15 days straight and it being so full of items.

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  6. I love that couch! I most definitely have "a spot" on the couch.

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  7. The chaise on our PB couch upstairs is my spot. It has my blanket and pillow and no one gets near that spot or else. I just got a new tote as well, love yours.

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    1. Hahaha. That is too funny. I think the chaise on this new couch will be mine too!!! Oh what tote did you get?

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  8. I love that tote. I've been carrying the same purse for a couple of years now and it's almost time for something new. I've been considering going with something slightly larger similar to this one!

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    1. Oh this is a good one and it is on sale right now. So worth it.

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  9. Love your new couch!! And yep, I have a spot, but I do like the spot my hubby has better.

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    1. Oh dang. You need to take over his spot and make it yours :)

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  10. I love love love that tote! I need one now. Lol. I love that couch and can’t wait to see it in your space! Have a great weekend.

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    1. I love it too. Perfect for travel, us with kids and want a durable purse. I can't wait to get my couch either!!!

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  11. I am loving that tote!!!!! You can never go wrong with Michael Kors.

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  12. Your couch is super cute, hoping it gets created quickly.

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    1. Me too. I can't wait for the new one to arrive and use it. I am so tired of our old one.

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  13. That tote is gorgeous.
    We usually make only one meal.. and while there is often drama and lots of negotiating but in the end they do 80% of the time eat it.. I too have very picky eaters..

    http://www.henatayeb.blogspot.com

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    1. I tried letting the girls help me make dinner last night and it went pretty well. I love the tote and so glad I got one!

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  14. You can NEVER go wrong with a MK tote!

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  15. I love the new couch!! I always sit in the same spot LOL

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