Happy {Big News} Weekend

I'm trying not to think about the fact that though we were prepared and ready the moment tickets went on sale today, we did not, in fact, get Justin Timberlake tickets in Nashville yet again before they all sold out. I choose to focus on how stunningly beautiful this day is. It is taking every ounce of willpower in my body to finish up the last of my to-do list before hitting those beautiful beaches... for what will be the last time for quite some time.
Why, you ask?
Well, big news from the Sunshine State-- I'm moving to Nashville!

I have been bursting to talk about this because this city is, in fact, one of my very favorites in the country and I'm thrilled at the opportunity to make it my new home. So, pull out those moving boxes. Get the label maker geared up-- this girl is making a move, again.

But until then, I've got sweet Dana  in town this weekend for some R&R and another two weeks of tying up lose ends on the Emerald Coast before I head north to Tennessee. A few things we old college roomies have on our agenda plus some things that have caught my eye for this week's Friday Finds

• As I speak type, Dana is whipping us up this to fully promote beach bum mentality. Reviews to come if you're nice.
• I just received these from Zappos and I give them two thumbs up as a chic daytime sandal. Bonus points for the super sale!
• Speaking of sale, Guilt just put all my beloved Susana Monaco dresses on super sale as well. I snatched this one up, but they've got some great options if you're looking for a sexy shift + open back cut-outs like I mentioned here.
• I'm obsessed with this site, and this article on Perfectionism-- whoa. Go read them all, like every article, and feel well. You're welcome.

Sp, wanna chat Nashville with me? Got some advice, somewhere for me to go, someone for me to meet (or a job that needs filled?)? I hope so. Shoot me an email here.

Until then, Happy Weekend!
xoxo
Daily gratitude: new beginnings and opportunities!

Happy {Working—Insert Sadface} Weekend

This Friday is unlike the rest because due to my staycation last week, I'll be hitting those working hours all weekend long.
But I'm sure we can still find a little reason to celebrate. Shall we?

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The skies are clear and the temps are a fabulous seventy degrees, so it's hard to be less than content though you're to-do list may be a mile long like mine. And after some deep thoughts and talking the topic to death, I'm prepping for a big announcement coming soon that I've been contemplating and praying about for quite some time. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, it wouldn't be Friday without a few Fabulous Finds, so without further adieu, what caught my attention this week:

• Preach it sister—Melanie Duncan outlines her top three strategies for success (I like success) as gathered from  her entrepreneurial clients. Making a mental note to remember these starting now.
• And speaking of entrepreneurs, I was smitten upon reading this love note to them.
• Whitney has a way of speaking cold hard truth in the funniest fashion (and they tend to speak to me alot), and I think we all have a "flight" we should remind ourselves to stay humble about.
• My mother would kill me and my father would groan but I almost impulse bought one of these watercolor hydrating masques that turn your hair a hot hue for 2-5 days. How much fun for a music festival or halloween? But I seem to remember learning my lesson with semi-permanent hair dye once...
• Lastly, I. am. addicted. To these. Every morning. And I'll be posting my twist on the recipe next week for you to try out as well (keywords: sweet additions).

That about does it. We have a standing date here on Monday. Happy weekend, dears!

Daily gratitude: More leaps of faith and opportunity.

xoxo

Happy {Awesome} Friday

Y’all. It’s Friday.

The past two weeks have, literally, felt like a lifetime—of uncertainty and change and decisions. But February 1 feels like a good time for a new beginning (you know how I love those). A fresh attitude. A fresh perspective. New, new, new.
So to get you started, please meet my newest bff though we’ve never met, The Kid President:
(I know many of you have seen this video, but judging by the numerous plays I’ve given it for the last week, once more won’t hurt ya.)

So there you go, loves. I wanna be on the road to awesome. Give the world a reason to dance. And thank goodness for Space Jam. (If you didn't watch the video, you don't get it. And you're also missing out!)

So, the unofficial theme of the weekend is 'awesome.' And for that, a few awesome things for you with my favorite Friday Finds for your weekend:

• An awesome mantra of encouragement here
• An awesome three-day cleanse to get you feeling light and new (my Mon-Wed of next week)
• An awesome tutorial for how to take better pics on you iPhone here—hello, instafamous
• A ridiculously awesome maxi here—like, so awesome I need to go try it on right now
• My awesome inspiration for my Super Bowl party contribution (tutorial to come if all goes well)

That should get you started.
Here's to a weekend embarking on the road to awesome!
xoxo

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Happy {Nashville} Weekend

And here I go again, packing up to jet-set across the Southeast again. (I’ve never been very good at packing a carry-on, fyi). Nashville calls. Or, better yet, this sparking engagement diamond does.

Meet Betsy. Betsy is one of the special few I am very lucky to call a best friend. Betsy is also the lucky girl to become a dazzling bride at Rosemary Beach next month in what is sure to be one of the most fabulous affairs this season. And I. Can’t. Wait. So, Nashville calls our sentimental group of soul-sisters to celebrate this bride-to-be this weekend, and I can’t think of a better way to spend my first weekend of the new year. And because it would be very un-bachelorette of me to divulge any of the festive details, I’ll simply say my carry-on is packed with enough dazzle for Vegas and it really stressed me out to have to leave my liquid toiletries at home—thanks, airport security.

In the meantime, a few Friday Finds for our first weekend of 2013 to inspire this brand-new year before us:

• Still haven’t made your resolution? Never fear, a few lovely life-inspired resolutions here.
• I can’t get this outfit out of my head. Adore. And this one, too—perfect for beach life right now.
• Have I mentioned I’m planning an upcoming move this month? Simply switching homes,  but what a perfect moving survival guide— tips, and tricks to moving by a professional organizer. Fits right in with my “live a more organized life” resolution.
• Searching for the right occasion to try this hairstyle. And I think I have just the Gatsby-inspired party in May to do so.
• Ah ha—gym hair be gone! Now a reason I can go to happy hour after my 5 p.m. workout.

Hope you all have a fabulous 2013 weekend in store—start it off on a good note!
xoxo