Lately: August

The past two weeks have been a blur of celebrations, Sunday night drives back to Knoxville, laughter, and a very full heart!

Listening:

Another Friday, another Thomas Rhett song!!

Each song becomes my new favorite and Grave is SO good.

Running:

Third 5K back since my half marathon in April and I am happy to say my black toe is back along with my sub 27 time. With cooler weather hopefully coming looking to finish out the year with a 5K a month. 

Opening:

MY KIND OF LOVELY KNOXVILLE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!

Tuesday we opened the doors for the first time and it has not slowed down since. 

Heading into Bid Day week hot!

Celebrating:

Warren turned TWO and we PAW-ty'd it up!!

I have never laughed so hard or felt so much love in one room!

It still blows my mind he's two and my best friend is a super mom!

Going:

Sara and I continued our concert tour of 2017 with Dashboard Confessional, All American Rejects, AND The Maine last Saturday night in Nashville and it was incredible. 

Tyson Ritter is hilarious, Dashboard encored with Hands Down, and The Maine will have my heart forever.  Next up: Sam Hunt and Maren Morris!

Counting Down To:

Caroline's baby shower next weekend

Mom's birthday

Sam Hunt and Maren Morris

FOOTBALL!

Lately: June

Reading:

Small Great Things -Jodi Picoult
This was a recommendation from mom passed along by a friend of hers. Perfect pool reading!

Listening:
Lorde released her newest album since 2013 Melodrama today and the girl has not lost her touch.
I have had Perfect Places stuck in my head for the past week. Now I have some new songs to keep on repeat.

Watching:
All Netflix all the time the past two weeks:
episode of Bloodline, episode of Orange is the New Black, episode of Bloodline...

Loving:
Sweet Caroline Designs finally launched all the new products she has been teasing the past month today! Her planner gives Lilly a run for her money and the notepads are to die for!

Celebrating:
Molly got engaged
The Pens won the CUP!
and Father's Day!

Smelling:
Bath and Body Works "Georgia Peach" scentportable
Ashley found this scent last time we did a Bath and Body Works run and I am hooked.

Running:
T-minus 17 days until the Pilot Fireball Moonlight Classic 5K
First race since 13.1, here we go!

Wearing:
The greatest tank Joe got me for my birthday #hotdamn

Counting Down to:
4th of July
Vacation in August
Warren's 2nd birthday
The Maine Round 2 with Sara

HERE'S TO 27!!

Lately: February

Listening:

Ryan Adams finally released Prisoner on Friday after months of teasing with singles.
My current favorite?  Shiver and Shake. But give me another day or so and it'll change.

Reading:
Ash Wednesday is right around the corner on March 1st and I still haven't decided what I'm giving up for Lent. However, I am all set with my study for the 40 days thanks to She Reads Truth's Lent 2017 "You are Mine"

Loving:
Dr Teal's Pink Himalayan Foaming Bath.
Heaven in a blue bottle.

Watching: 

Riverdale [The CW Thursday 9/8pm CST]
I stumbled upon this show looking for when Reign was coming back on the CW website a couple weeks ago. Four episodes later, I'm hooked.

Wearing:

Tory Burch "Love Relentlessly"

Eating:

If you're like me and crave a good burrito bowl but can't drop $8 at Chipotle let me tell you about Red's Burrito Bowls. Publix, frozen entree aisle, $4.00, 3:15 minutes, delicious.

Going:

Friday night I was lucky enough to see Maren Morris in concert downtown at the Bijou.
She is so little with such a BIG voice. She absolutely killed it and definitely took us to her church.

Counting down to:
The 2017 AAF Advertising Awards next weekend

Ed Sheeran's new album on March 3rd

Thomas Rhett concert on March 23rd

Lately: December

Listening:

My Spotify Top Songs of 2016 playlist.
Be sure to check out your playlist by simply heading to the Browse page and clicking on "2016 Wrapped" under Genres & Moods!

Reading:
31 Prayers for My Future Husband- Jennifer and Aaron Smith
"This book has been written to be a starting place and/or guide to help you begin your lifelong journey of praying for your future husband and marriage. "

Before you jump to conclusions... no, I am not praying for God to send me a boyfriend or a husband.
But rather praying for guidance for whoever my person is in their journey on their way to me, whenever that may be.

Running:
Our LAST 5K of 2016. We officially did it, 12Ks in 12 months!
Now, what goal to set for next year?

Watching:
Westworld.
Yes, finally. and I am hooked.
The first episode is bizarre but stick with it!

Loving:
Everything on the My Kind of Lovely gift guide.
Be sure to sign up for emails on the website so you can get the latest gift guide in your inbox. New ones are being released every day!

Wearing:

OPI's Black Cherry Chutney
It's no secret I love dark nails, black being my go-to. However, it's not very Christmas-y so I switched to this darker but festive hue for the holidays.
After all, there's plenty of time for back to black for NYE.

Sharing:
My Instagram Best Nine of 2016!

Celebrating:

This weekend is full of Christmas cheer, Sunshine Santa 5K Saturday morning and then media girl shenanigans Saturday night! 

[and then naps and football on Sunday]

Lately: October

Listening:

The new One Republic on repeat, at work, at home, in the car, cannot get enough.

I might have already looked up tour dates for this album [don't get too excited, only LA and NYC have been announced.] I am a lyric geek and this album kills it.

My Top 5: Choke, Fingertips, Heaven, Let's Hurt Tonight, Human.

Watching:
Where do I begin? Fall TV is back and it is glorious.
Here's my current Hulu watchlist: American Housewife, Chicago Fire, Notorious, This is Us, Lucifer, Timeless, Scream Queens, Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After?, Designated Survivor.

Reading:

Big Little Lies- Liane Moriarty
Sara read Liane's library of books last year and loved them.
Reese Witherspoon is producing the HBO miniseries version of Big Little Lies set to premiere next year and I am pumped.

Wearing:
If you know me at all, you know I'm a mascara junkie. I am that girl that at times has had three mascaras in her makeup bag to get the perfect lashes. My current tube dried out right before a client meeting last week so it was an emergency run to Target. The makeup gods were on my side because I found the greatest mascara ever:  L'Oreal Voluminous Extra-Volume Collagen Mascara.
[all the praise hands]

Loving:
Last week She Reads Truth announced the Advent 2016 study and I absolutely cannot wait for mine to arrive. The girls then one-up'd themselves by releasing The Beatitudes study leading up to Thanksgiving! Right now if you order both you get 20%.
These are studies you'll use over and over!

Celebrating:

Dad's birthday is this weekend!!!
Joe and I might have a surprise up our sleeves [or should I say jerseys.]

Traveling:

Tuesday-Thursday the Sun Tan City team road tripped to Louisville for planning meetings and some fun downtown. You know the client dinner was a success when dessert's a cotton candy horse mane. Only in Kentucky...

Lately: September

How in the heck are we already half way through September?

This month has already been jam packed with lots more fun to come!

Listening:

I texted a friend of mine the link to the new Andrew McMahon single this weekend [a must listen btw] and he sent back two Nico Stai songs for me to listen to, which lead me to listen to the entire album.

I have now passed it along to multiple friends to listen to and have had on repeat at work. 

Caution: will become obsessed.

Eating:
Nabisco Good Thins, White Cheddar.
Mom and I taste tested these when I was home last weekend and I have already powered through two boxes.  SO GOOD SO GOOD [to the tune of Sweet Caroline.]

Reading:

Uninvited Lysa TerKeurst

Sara snapchatted me a picture of the cover a couple weeks ago letting me know Psalm 31 was starting their bible study with the book the following week. 

This is hands down one of the greatest books I've ever read, it will sit on my bed side table for years to come. 

Watching:
AHS Season 6 premiered last night and I am both pumped and slightly terrified to watch tonight.
We are so close to Fall prime programming coming back I can already hear the "Yeah. Yeah. Yeah." from the TGIT opener!

Wearing:
My Kind of Lovely fall new arrivals hit the website today and I am obsessed with this romper.
It has pockets, ruffles, and birds. What else do you need in life?

Celebrating:

Joe's 22nd birthday next weekend!
When did he get so old? Wait, when did I get so old?

On the go:

I was lucky enough to get to go to the Maroon 5 concert last night.
This was my third go-round with Mr. Lavine and they did not disappoint.

Next up NEEDTOBREATHE September 25th!

Lately: August

Listening-
Jake Owen's latest release American Love
I am really loving When You Love Someone, Good Company and American Love.

"So B.Y.O.B, it means bring yourself over, babe"

Watching-
The Night Of on HBO.
This crime/drama/thriller has sucked in the good majority of my friends and as of last weekend you can add me to that list. If you listened to the podcast that had everyone's ear in 2015 Serial, you'll love The Night Of, definitely the same kind of vibe.

Wearing-
LuLu Lemon's Rise and Run bra.
So this is what a sports bra is supposed to feel like?!

Celebrating-
Warren's 1st Birthday!

Wanting- 

All the new Lilly Pulitzer Fall 2016 home decor that released on Swoozie's this week.
The new pillows and coffee table trays are calling my name.

Drinking-
Starbuck's Peach Green Tea Lemonade.
The greatest afternoon pick me up, it has a little kick of caffeine thanks to the green tea but won't ruin your afternoon workout/run with an upset stomach.

Reading-
ALL the September issues
Vogue and Southern Living are currently gracing my coffee table.

Loving-
Kerri Washington's OPI collaboration collection.
Cannot wait to get Kerry Blossom and CIA Color is Awesome on my nails come fall.

Lately: July

Listening:
LANY kinda
Their single "yea, babe, no way" popped up on my New Music Friday playlist last month and they've had my ear ever since.
My current favorite, current location.

Reading:
First Comes Love by my absolute favorite Emily Giffin. 

I read the sneak peek of Chapter 1 back in May and was chomping at the bit for June 28 to come around so I could get my hands on the whole thing.
And it is so much more than I could have ever hoped for!
Get your hands on a copy ASAP.

Drinking: 

The perfect summer lake/pool day drink: rum and San Pellegrino Sparking Blood Orange.
Perfection. 

Watching:
Guilt- Monday nights on FreeForm.
"When Natalie's sister Grace becomes the prime suspect in her roommate Molly's murder and popular target for the press and in social media, Natalie leaves her life in Boston and heads to London to defend her. 
With the help of an ethically questionable ex-pat lawyer Stan Gutterie, Natalie starts to question how innocent her sister may really be as more ugly truths start to come out. 
The mystery will twist through all layers of London society – from a posh but depraved sex club and all the way up to the Royal Family itself."

Orange is the New Black- Netlfix [and chill]

Wanting:
ALL the new Lilly Pulitzer arrivals 
This has to be one of my favorite group of prints they've released this year.
Only two more weeks until you can crack open those new planners!

Wearing: 

OPI Small+Cute [Hello Kitty]

Loving: 

SUMMER!
Tan skin, pool days, eating cheese-its on the back of the boat with friends, afternoon naps during afternoon storms, reading with the balcony door open, the list goes on...

Counting Down To:
Warren's first birthday next month!!

Lately: May

Wearing:
Going on week two of OPI's "Live.Love.Carnaval".
It's the perfect summer color! [and makes your hands looks tan]

Re-blogging:
Morgan Stewart, from E!'s Rich Kids, got married this past weekend and her dress was stunning.
I cannot wait for the episode to air so I can see it in "person".

Reading:
She Reads Truth: Proverbs
I can't say it enough, this study [and company] is wonderful.
I'll probably pull this book out for guidance for years to come!

Watching:

Sunday nights are my new favorite- Game of Thrones and Penny Dreadful back to back.
100% worth the 11pm bedtime that goes with it.

Running: 

Knoxville Track Club's 5K on the 100 Block Memorial Day weekend. 

Who wouldn't want to bust out a 5K before 9am? Drink beer by the pool guilt free the rest of the long weekend.

Loving: 

The wait is over, Evelyn Henson's Spring/Summer downloads are here!

She has been teasing all kinds of cute sketches on Snapchat the past couple weeks and I am loving all of her new releases.

Listening: 

I have loved Mike Posner since I was 19 and a sophomore in college. 

He released his new album last week and it is really good. He has a very raw/acoustic-y feel going on. Seems like we've both grown up since 2010.

My current favorite, Iris.

Adventuring:
To Gatlinburg we go for client meetings this week!
We have a really awesome team on this account who make not only road trips but all day meetings fun!

Anything you're up to I should add to my list?

Lately: April

Watching:

Game of Silence [NBC Thursday 10/9c]

Created by the same team that did Friday Night Lights, Ali and I discovered the first two episodes OnDemand this weekend and were hooked before the first commercial break.

We also went to go see The Boss Saturday night and were already dying laughing ten minutes in at the sofa bed scene . Definitely worth the $11 ticket.

Running:

First up this weekend, Smokey's Pantry 5K.

Followed by Dogwood 5K next weekend.

Double fisting 5Ks this month, in May we take on a 10K.

Reading:

Me Before You- Jojo Moyes

The movie comes out in June and this time I am determined to finish the book before seeing the movie. 

I foresee a lot of balcony afternoons in my future.

Listening:

Wearing:

OPI's new Soft Shades-Pastels "It's a Boy"

You know it's going to be a good week when you color coordinate with your car.

Helping:

Our media team here at Tombras volunteered with WBIR's the Knoxville NBC affiliate Habitat for Humanity team this month and what an awesome afternoon it was! 

We got to meet the family, hammer our hearts out, and watch a house be built right before our eyes. 

Adventuring:

..at Bristol [babyyyyy]

I can now check "Nascar Race" off my life Bucket List. #FoodCity500

p.s. my #6 car came in 5th, not too shabby for picking cars based off lucky numbers

Missing:

This girl in the middle. 

I've been "the other Caroline" to this chick in the middle since 2009. 

She brought me to Tombras and now she's ditching me for some red socks and an amazing new adventure in Boston, but I know she'll kill it!

Celebrating:

Sara's big 2-6 next Monday!!! 

Her first birthday as a momma!
Throwback to unplanned twinning on Sara's 24th!

Lately: March

Wanting:
The new season of Southern Charm to premiere already! April 4th cannot come fast enough for my greatest guilty reality TV pleasure to return. Still upset I didn't run into any of the cast in Charleston this past summer. Next time..

Watching:
Draper James' "Southern Guide To" videos, with topics including Making Dinner and Thoughts from a Wicker Chair, each one is better than the next. Make sure you're following Draper James on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with each week's addition!

Listening:
Check out my March Spotify playlist here

Wearing:
Light pink/nude nails for Spring
OPI's Tiramisu for Two and Kiss on the Chic might be on my new short list of favorites.

Checking Off:
As of this morning I can officially cross off another item on my 25 While 25 bucket list, Reach 1,000 followers on Tumblr!

Reading:
Balancing in Heels by Kristin Cavallari

Looking Forward To:
Home for Easter!

Lately [February]

Watching:
FINALLY catching up on Chicago Fire [gosh I have missed Casey and Dawson] and starting Blindspot [mom and dad's recommendation] and Quantico [Ashley's recommendation] from the beginning. After placing eight media buys in eight different markets over the past two weeks I now have the prime programming schedule memorized and have my work cut out for me.

Eating:
Lemon Pepper chicken with guacamole [and Spanish rice.]
As part of my Lent I took on cooking more and trying new recipes. However, this has easily become my go-to after work dinner. The guac was a last minute "I'm already eating this while waiting for the chicken to be done so I'll just add it to the chicken" decision, and such a good one!

Smelling:
Not Your Mother's Beach Babe shampoo.
I've used the Beach Babe texturizing spray since college but stumbled upon the shampoo this past week during a post-work Target necessities run. #gamechanger [Also cannot wait to try their new dry finish texture spray, waiting on friend's review before buying my own can.]

Drinking:

I am all about some flavored water. Yes, I have a Brita and all but abuse it during the week but a good flavored water hits the spot after a long run. Nestle Pure Life Splash is 2/$5 at Publix [aka $2.50 for one 6 pack] and tastes great. There are three flavors, but Strawberry Melon is my favorite.

Wearing: OPI: Black Onyx 

Reading: I don't think you could find a more diverse array of books by the side of my bed.
Andy Cohen Diaries- Andy Cohen
Rediscover Jesus- Matthew Kelly
The Choice [yes, still]- Nicholas Sparks

I am really wanting to jump into the new Nicholas Sparks, See Me. Maybe in March when work slows down just a little maybe to the speed of light. Ha!

Listening: Banshee- Santigold

Loving:
THIS WEATHER!
Last Friday it was 65 degrees and sunny. Our office has a sweet patio off the front conference room and I cannot wait for work sessions out there come spring.

Wanting:
Zaxby's Wings and Things. Sonic cherry limeade. Soccer Taco's Big League fajitas. Black Horse's beer cheese dip and soft pretzels. And a Crown and Goose Bloody Mary.
#Lent

Lately [January]

Watching: After 14 years, The X-Files have been re-opened!!!
Fox premiered the mini-series Sunday night with a two part special concluding Monday night and I already cannot wait for next week's episode. Joel McHale makes his network return as an alien obsessed TV personality who takes an interest in Scully. Oh and there's a girl with alien DNA. And Mulder is still on the eternal search for his sister. Buckle up!

Eating: Buffalo Pretzel Chips dipped in ranch, the perfect snack.

Smelling: The Pink Peony candles are back at Target!

Drinking: Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz wine.
I am usually not a fan of red wine but this should be bought in bulk and drank often. In the tub. Sara gave me a bottle [with the sweetest note written on it] as my going away/first day of work present. All the praise hands to her for introducing this goodness to my taste buds!

Wearing: OPI: My Gondola or Yours?

Reading: February's Harper's Bazaar.
I won't lie I bought it after seeing the amazing cover spread with Reese Witherspoon but the article with Milania Trump was awesome. Not only is she stunning but studied Architecture and Design at university and knows her politics.

Listening: Gold in the Sun- Young in the City
"God damn you were the gold in the sun"

Loving: Loreal's Voluminous Carbon Black mascara. I am a lashes girl all the way but I also love my snooze button. A couple swipes of this mascara and you've got fashion blogger lashes and still time to grab coffee on the way to work. 

Wanting: Every Valentine's Day decoration in Target's $1 Section. Who says you need a boyfriend on Valentine's Day to decorate your house with pink and red banners and candy hearts in vases?

Lately [in 2016]

Watching: The Bachelor is back!

All you need to know is .."we already have a villain and she's named after a fabric"

Eating: T Marzetti's Southwest Ranch veggie dip and celery sticks. I'm addicted. 

Smelling: Target's Cozy Nights candle, this became one of my favorite scents last year. This line of candles is great 1. because they're only $10 and 2. it only takes about 15 minutes for the whole house to smell amazing and the aroma stays long after you blow it out.

Drinking: Peppermint tea all day every day. It's the perfect morning wake me up or 8pm Netflix and chill. 

Wearing: OPI: Guys and Galaxies

Reading: The Choice by Nicholas Sparks. The movie adaptation comes out next month, just in time for Valentine's Day, and I was instantly intrigued. I always love a good love story, especially when it's 36 degrees outside and you have a bed full of pillows.

Listening: The greatest thing Spotify ever did was create the algorithm for the Discover Weekly playlists. My playlist this week is the best it's been in a hot minute and I already have four songs added to my songs list from it. My current favorite right now is this track from BANNERS.

Loving: 2016. The first full week of this year has been full of new fun adventures and work days that leave me feeling fulfilled and successful. Oh and a wonderful new place to call home. 

Wanting: She Reads Truth's Lenten study book. Lent is a special time in my life each year and after reading the overview of this study I cannot wait to begin. Join me?

Lately [in December]

Watching: One of my all time favorite movies is Independence Day. I mean it doesn't get much better than a shirtless Will Smith dragging an alien across the desert OR Uncle Eddie saving the day and taking out the aliens. Wait for it... they're making a second Independence Day! Yes, you read that right. Independence Day: Resurgence comes out next June. Check out the awesome trailer here.

Eating: If you live in Knoxville you must must go to Sweet Pea's BBQ on Jackson Ave downtown. Their brisket and BBQ sauces are mouth watering. Literally, was craving it at the office Sunday afternoon. 

Smelling: I absolutely loved Tory Burch's first fragrance, it's definitely an everyday scent. And just in time for Christmas her new scent, Tory Burch Absolu Eau. It smells divine. Santa baby..

Drinking: Another day another La Croix flavor. This week, Passion Fruit.

Wearing: OPI: Got the Blues for Red

Reading: Christmas cards!!

Listening: The Maine has been releasing covers of classic songs on YouTube every week and finally released one on Spotify last week! I have loved this 90s song since my middle schools days [mix CD, what up] and now I love it even more.

Loving: Driving home each night and seeing all the Christmas lights and tons of Christmas cheer around town! The office is swimming in Christmas packages and cards and decorations and I could not love it any more.

Wanting: Everything on Brittany Fuson's 12 Days of Christmas list. One of Brittany's personal favorites on sale each day. Don't miss out on all these pretties!