Five on Friday

1. 

Evelyn Henson released her fall downloads today and I cannot pick a favorite.

They are all so cute and have me in the fall/Halloween spirit!

2.

While it may be bye week here in Knoxville, I am always planning my next game day outfit. 

My Kind of Lovely is running all game day attire 50% off in-store! I absolutely love this fun shoulder top for only $17! 

3.

We checked another concert off our 2017 Concert World Tour list last night.

LANY, you are INCREDIBLE. 

Next up Ed Sheeran and SURPRISE...The Maine!!! 

Sara successfully kept the secret and surprised me with tickets as an early Christmas present!

4. 

Riff Raff's Halloween shop is now shipping! I am personally obsessed with the Hocus Pocus t-shirt.

#amuckamuckamuck

5.

ICYMI: Maren Morris released her incredible single Dear Hate this week. 

No words. I love her.

Five on Friday

1.

Thomas Rhett released another single off his upcoming album Life Changes and no surprise here, it's so good. I cannot wait for the full album to come out next month! 

2.

SAVE THE DATE: My Kind of Lovely's Knoxville store opens next Tuesday August 15th!

3.
If you want to get some shopping in before next Tuesday, new MuMu and game day hit the website this week. Fair Warning, you are going to want it all.

4.

Steeler football is unofficially officially back with the first pre-season game tonight against the Giants!

#blackandyellow

5.

NINE years ago this summer Sara and I discovered The Maine.

Saturday we'll get to see them for the second time this year and I cannot wait. 

Five on Friday

1. 

What could be better than new music from one of your favorite artists on a Friday?

New music that features two of your favorite artists on a Friday!

Craving You with Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris is out today!!

2.

Happy #nationalstripesday from JCrew!
You know you're truly an iconic brand when you can create your own holiday.
I, for one, am all for this. Stripes are like denim, they go with everything.

3.
Exactly one week until The Maine drops their new album; but lucky you another sneak peek of a track released this week. I already love Do You Remember? and cannot wait to finally hear ALL the tracks April 7th!
[tour tickets are already on sale btw]



4.
Evelyn Henson's new Spring collection launches Monday!
Prints, notebooks, mugs, phone cases, and free downloads are all coming your way.
Be sure to sign up for her mailing list to get first dibs!

5.
29 days until 13.1
Lord help us all [and my knees]

Five on Friday

1. 

The Maine released the music video for their single Bad Behavior this week.

Now I really can't wait for the full album to come out on April 7th!

2.
ICYMI: Big Little Lies premiered on HBO this past weekend.
I am furiously trying to finish the book before I watch any of the show, so keep the spoilers to yourself!

3.
March is right around the corner or should I say weekend.
Get your tech ready with this cute calendar wallpaper from Evelyn Henson!

4.
Ash Wednesday is next week.
Lent is always a great time to re-set and re-focus!

5.
The ADDYs are this weekend.
Advertising prom here we come!

Five [Resolutions] on [the first] Friday [of 2017]

1.

READ MORE

I have at least three books lined up on the arm of my couch I have been dying to read since this fall. 

I am resolving to turn off the tablet at night and crack open a book.

2.

SAVE MONEY

This one will be a resolution of mine for probably the rest of my life but last year I actually did it and it felt great. 

3.

LEAVE WORK AT THE OFFICE

Physically and mentally.

4.

GO TO MASS

I use my devotional/prayer books as a great way to rationalize not physically going to mass. 

I am resolving to go to mass a minimum of once a month. [we'll start with once and hopefully go more]

5.

BE HAPPY WITH WHERE I AM IN LIFE

I am resolving to stop looking to the future for joy and be happy with where I am right now. 

Running into 2017 like....

 

Five on Friday

1.

There's new Taylor Swift. I repeat, there's new Taylor Swift.

Before it even finished downloading, I texted Sara and sure enough she had already listened. 

Check out the new teaser trailer with the track below.

2.

If you didn't have plans for this weekend, now you do... Season 2 of Fuller House is now streaming on Netflix! Should have this finished before the Steeler game Sunday.

3.

Keeping on theme with "New Arrivals" My Kind of Lovely has a ton of new arrivals going live on the website and in store today! MuMu, sweaters, Christmas tees. Hurry and get 'em while they're hot! [and still in stock]

4.

Can you tell it's the holiday season? 

Lilly rolled out new arrivals this morning too. 

I spy one of my all time favorite prints Southern Charm hidden in accessories. 

5.

If you're looking for [inexpensive] gift ideas for your girlfriends, or for yourself, use my code for a free first month of Rocksbox. Think Rent the Runway but all jewelry and no timeline on your rental. I requested my first box using a code like this last year and now count down for my next box to arrive! You won't regret it.

Five on Friday

1. 

"It's a Friday, we finally made it."

The new John Mayer is seriously so good. 

A love song for all those long distance kids out there!

2.
Molly and I are heading out for 5K #11 of the year this weekend.
I cannot believe this year is almost over or that we've actually pulled this resolution off!

3.
Speaking of 2016 coming to a close, I made sure to order my Sweet Caroline Designs desk calendar early this year! Last year I waited too long and they were gone. Hurry up and order one soon!

4.

This week the media team traveled to Atlanta for the NCC Upfront Fest.

Needless to say, the photo booth was our favorite part of the night [well and my hat]!

5.
We are less than a week until Thanksgiving and football and dad's fires and mom's sweet potatoes!!

Five [Dresses] on Friday

Wednesday night was the CMA Awards and while the performances were great my favorite part was the Red Carpet, no surprise there. 

Here are my top 5 looks of the night:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

And my usual wild card "I weirdly love that" winner:

Five on [a Fall] Friday

Yesterday was officially the first day of Fall!! And you know what that means?
FALL TV!!
I feel like I've been waiting years for all my favorite shows to be back and I cannot wait to be a couch potato and catch up on all of them tonight.
Here are my Top 5 Fall premieres:

1.
TGIT: Grey's Anatomy and How to Get Away with Murder

2.
Scream Queens

3.
Lucifer

4.
American Horror Story

5.
 This is Us

Five on Friday

1.

ICYMI: My Kind of Lovely's UTees are now live on the website for order and pre-order!

Hurry and order today!!

2.

"It's Britney bitch."

She's back y'all. I got the Spotify notification on the way to work her new album was released this morning. Different album, same auto tune. God love you B.Spears.

3.

To celebrate Ms. Spears being back in all her Glory [see what I did there] enjoy her car pool karaoke from this week:

4.

Another week, another pre-season game.

Tonight the Steelers take on the Saints. 

To quote mom "luckily not on tv!"

5.

NEXT WEEK IS SEPTEMBER!!

Second to last weekend of pool days, but with fall comes football and lots of weekends home to celebrate mom and Joe's birthdays!

Five on [the last July] Friday

1.

Hills 10-Year Anniversary trailer is officially here.
I cannot wait for August 7th. Viewing party at my house! 

2.
A new month is just around the corner, or should I say weekend. And that means a new monthly calendar download from Evelyn Henson. Head on over and get it today.

3.
While you're there getting your August download, check out her new wallpapers too! Each wallpaper coordinates with one of her new mug designs; the toucans are my personal favorite!

4.
The 1975 is coming to Nashville in November and tickets go on sale today.
Hurry, because these will go quickly!!

"Well I know when you're around cause I know the sound
I know the sound, of your heart."

5.
She Reads Truth next study begins Monday.
I have heard wonderful things about their study of Ruth and I cannot wait to start it.
Hopefully it will bring me some balance and peace as work shows no sign of slowing down.

Five on [almost Memorial Day weekend] Friday

1.

Wednesday I stepped out of my comfort zone, or should I say ran out of my comfort zone, and met up with a local running group for a 4 mile trail run. I won't lie, I was kind of nervous/terrified but the trail was gorgeous and I held my own as the rookie.  Who knows I might just do it again.

2.

This morning was awesome right off the bat, not only because it's the beginning of a long weekend but also because the first sneak peek of Emily Giffin's new book hit my inbox at 6am.

I can't wait to dig into it at the pool this weekend!!

32 days until First Comes Love is released and 45 days until Emily Giffin's book tour in Nashville!

3.

Speaking of books, one of my guilty pleasures  Babe Walker is releasing a new book this summer American Babe. White Girl Problems and Psychos are absolutely hilarious and you will finish them in a matter of days I promise you. June 28th cannot come fast enough.

4.

Lilly Pulitzer is having a blowout Memorial Day gift with purchase special. 

New arrivals have landed too, hurry hurry!

5.

THE PENGUINS ARE HEADING TO THE STANLEY CUP FINALS.

After a nerve wreaking Game 7 last night against the Lightning, they boys are back in the Finals for the first time since 2009. 

All the praise hands and confetti emoji. 

Hope you have an amazing Memorial Day weekend!

Five on FriYaY

1.

One of my favorite bloggers, Pink Peonies, Rachel Parcell is launching her own clothing line and I could not be more excited!! She teased one of her gorgeous designs, thanks to my girl Brittany Fuson, with a sketch and giveaway on her blog yesterday! Head on over and check it out.

2.

Tomorrow is Smokey's Pantry 5K, one of two 5Ks this month, on one of my favorite routes... University of Tennessee's campus. I trained for my first half marathon on campus senior year and I can't wait/am dreading running Pedestrian Walkway tomorrow. 

3.

While I am all Vol, I was raised a Pitt fan and love the Panthers thanks to my dad.
James Conner, a Pitt running back and ACC Player of the Year, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma last year and is currently undergoing treatment. He appeared on Ellen this week to share his story and Eric Berry made a surprise visit to show his support. Check out the inspiring clip below.

4.

Two more books to add to your summer reading list:
Eligable- Curtis Sittenfeld [Emily Giffin endorsed]
I Had a Nice Time and Other Lies...: How to Find Love & Sh*t Like That- The Betches [a must read for us single ladies out there]

5.

This weekend is my amazing parents' anniversary.
I can only hope to find a love and have a marriage and friendship like they do one day.

Five on Friday

1.

New Tom Odell hit Spotify's New Music Friday playlist this morning and it is so so good. 

I always know, of all the boys in my life, Tom will never let me down. 

2.
This weekend continues the April weekend warrior party:
Saturday- The Orange and White Game with my long lost desk bestie Maggie
Sunday- Food City 500 at Bristol

3.
May 2nd may still be a couple weeks away but I've already ordered my She Reads Truth: Proverbs study and I couldn't be more excited to start it.

"The pursuit of wisdom and the pursuit of God cannot be separated. In this way, the study of the Book of Proverbs is a journey to spiritual maturity—a journey to the wisdom that comes from God alone. This 4-week study, Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom, gathers a selection of wisdom sayings from throughout the Book of Proverbs into daily thematic readings. Each day’s reading is followed by a short series of questions to help you grasp the meaning of the text and the apply that day’s wisdom to your own life. This study is meant to be contemplative—light on the quantity of verses but heavy on the thoughts, questions, and prayers that flow from them."

4.

ICYMI: Mary-Kate and Ashley posted their first ever social media selfie as part of their Sephora Instagram takeover. And it was as fabulous as we had all imagined. I'll always love them. 

MKA 4EVA

5.

Forecast is calling for nothing under 75 and only sun for the next week.

Praise hands for that!

Five on Friday

1.

This past week I had fallen into a music rut, listening to the same loop of songs day in and day out.
Thank the good Lord for the new NEEDTOBREATHE I discovered this afternoon. Now I can just listen to it on a loop for the next week.

I got a homesick heart but a long ways left to go
Sometimes it's hard, you carry on
But I hear a voice singing and I know it's true

2.

This weekend I get to participate in something I've always thought was an amazing event put on by a great organization, Habitat for Humanity. The entire media department at my agency is volunteering and I could not be more proud to say I'm part of this team!

3.

Ashley Brooke Designs launched her Spring Favorites Giveaway yesterday and let me tell you right now, you will want ALL the things. Head on over to her blog to enter, it's linked right to your left!

4.

Entertainment Weekly released the first photos from the set of the NEW Gilmore Girls episodes. And after much speculation, it was finally confirmed Sooki will be back!
I can already hear it now "Where you lead, I will folllllow"

5.

As of today, I am two months away from 26!!
I have a feeling there are lots of adventures left to be had in 25 though...

5 on Friday

1.

My girl Evelyn Henson released her Spring/Summer collection this past week and it is perfect. She teased with some free downloads and I still can't pick my favorite. Right now one of my screens is loving brightly colored macaroons and the other is  keeping me up to date with the April calendar. Find your favorite here.

2.

One of my favorite Nashville ladies, Britany Fuson also launched her Spring collection this past week. With an expanded Bridal and Baby collection, more luggage tags, WINKS for every woman in you life, and the cutest new To Do list try to not add it all to your cart in one sitting.

3.
Just in time for wedding season, White Party weekend, birthdays, and Sunday Fundays by the pool Lauren Conrad's newest book Celebrate came out this week. Last I heard it was backordered online, so get to a book store ASAP!

4.
Happy April!!
Another month bites the dust and we are rolling right along through 2016.  This month brings an exciting To Do list and I can't wait!

Habitat for Humanity build with my awesome media team
Rhythm and Blooms music festival
Sara's 26th birthday
Mom and Dad's Anniversary
Another 5K bib to add to the board

5.
Almost two years after probably one of the coolest concerts of my life, The Goo Goo Dolls released a single from their upcoming new album. Over and Over sounds like classic Goo Goo and has me counting the days until I can hear the entire album.

Five on Friday

1.

Snapchat's Spring Break filter was an un-welcomed reminder that half of Knoxville is heading to the beach this weekend/next week for some fun in the sun. So, naturally we found a Spring Break playlist on Spotify. This was the first song that came up on shuffle and I am obsessed.
Kacey Musgraves, I am now a fan.

2.

This Sunday is the Barley's St Patrick's Day 5K downtown in Old City.
Your registration not only gets you a t-shirt but pizza and beer after the race.
Win. Win. Win.
Grab your green nike shorts, ladies.

3.

Easter might still be two weeks away but She Reads Truth has already released their post-Lent devotional, The Resurrected Life. This study book is broken into two parts: "Part One: Together we will examine Christ's five encounters after he is risen from the tomb.
Part Two: Explore 1 Corinthians 15—one of the Bible's great chapters about the resurrection—and other key passages, to ask questions many of us have surrounding the mystery of the resurrected life."

"Then the One seated on the throne said, 'Look! I am making everything new.' He also said, 'Write, because these words are faithful and true.'"
-Revelation 21:5

4.

THE NEW PARACHUTE ALBUM IS HERE!
Wide Awake released onto Spotify this morning and I am already on my second loop through,
It. Is. So. Good. [also really loving their album artwork]



5.
Don't forget we spring forward this weekend!
I have a feeling the Starbucks line will be extra long come Monday morning, but that extra hour of sun [and fun] will be well worth it!

Five on [the last] Friday [of February]

1.

UGH!
The new The 1975 is here!
The band has been teasing with singles from I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It since last year but all seventeen tracks are now here for your ears' pleasure.
The Sounds is just screaming Love Me.

2.

As of 5pm today it is officially ADDY weekend. The annual advertising awards are the perfect excuse to get dressed up, take some epic photo booth pictures with your boss, and most importantly rack up some trophies! #TombrasPerks

3.

Besides the ADDYs, there's another small award show this weekend, the Oscars.
Brittany Fuson has been doing an awesome blog series all week putting her spin on the nominees via prints.

The Martian

The Revenant

4.

Hulu's new original series 11.22.63 started last Monday and I am totally and utterly hooked. Based on the book by Stephen King and produced by James Franco this show plays upon the JFK assassination theories we all love to watch hours of History channel documentaries on. 

"High school teacher Jake Epping travels back in time to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy - but his mission is threatened by Lee Harvey Oswald, falling in love, and the past itself, which doesn't want to be changed and shouldn't be changed."

New episodes hit Hulu every Monday!

5.

I came home to my first issue of Southern Living at my new house last night.

And to boot, two of my favorite ladies grace the Spring Style double cover, the Bush twins!

Cannot wait to spend Saturday morning on the couch with it.