Friday, February 3, 2017

Five on Friday - Favorites + a Link-Up Announcement

Well, this week has been worlds better than last week, you guys.  Never mind that I am battling yet another cold and we are still having trouble with Olivia’s sleeping habits… I’m just thankful that my babies are healthy and Brian is back and things haven’t been quite as hectic.  We have a pretty low-key weekend on deck, and I’m excited about that as well.

O N E – A New Toy

Have you guys seen the new letter board craze?!  It’s so strange to me that these dinosaurs are making a comeback, but I have to say – I love them so much!  I couldn’t get my hands on one fast enough!  And believe me, when I started looking for one right after Christmas they were impossible to find, so good luck if you’re searching for one, too.  I ordered mine from Shop General Goods on Etsy, and after three long weeks of waiting, mine arrived this week.  I’m completely obsessed and I already have so many ideas for it!  I’ll be overgramming it, I’m sure… I even gave it its own hashtag.  Lol.  #ObsessedMuch


T W O – A New Bag

Remember how I talked about these shoes last week at Target?  Well, Target’s handbag selection is on point for spring right now as well.  I have been using the same bag for a couple of years now and it is starting to show signs of wear and tear, (not to mention the fact that I’m now needing something slightly larger) so I have been keeping my eyes open for something new.  In case you guys weren’t readers when I first started my blog, I did a post documenting my quest to find the perfect gold handbag back in 2015, and I mentioned in that post that I’m extremely picky about bags.  I have a lot of requirements when looking for one, and I was thrilled when I found the absolute perfect one at Target.  And it’s soooo pretty.


I like to keep all of my things for my purse in smaller bags so I don’t have anything loose in there.  I currently have a planner, a little bag to hold my pens for my planner, a wallet, a cosmetic bag, a coupon wallet, and a bag that holds miscellaneous stuff such as medicine (I’m pretty much a walking pharmacy), my inhaler, Band-Aids (you can never have too many of those when you have littles!), hand wipes, hand lotion, and a plethora of other items.  I also like to have enough room to have the option of carrying my gold S'well bottle with me as well, so bottom line, I need something roomy.  This bag is big enough to hold everything comfortably, but it’s also not too big.  I don’t like carrying anything the size of a tote, so it was nice to find something that was in between a handbag and a tote. 



It has two small inner pockets, one large inner zipper pocket, and not one, but two outer zipper pockets… perfect for storing items that I might need at a moment’s notice, like my phone or keys.  The very best part, though?  The whole bag zips closed!  I’ve found that most larger bags tend to have button enclosures (and then you have to worry about everything falling out when your kid knocks if off of the booth at a restaurant – never happened, by the way.  Lol.), so I was pleased to see that this one zips closed.  Can I get an amen!

The quality of the bag is excellent and it comes in brown, black, and blue so you have your choice of color.  And for this price?  Yes, please.

Have I sold you yet?  

If not, there's also this one, this one, and this oneMore reasons to keep on loving Target!

T H R E E – More Pictures from the Ball

We went to a ball on Saturday and they hired a professional photographer to take pictures at the event.  The photos are now available, so I thought that I would share just a few more with you…



F O U R – Olivia’s Birthday Shirt

The time has come to plan for Olivia’s third birthday!  HOW?! 

We don’t throw a huge party every year for the kids (only for their first!), but we do always still try to make birthdays extra special.  We usually pick a theme (Jacob’s were – ABCs, cars, construction, superheroes, and Star Wars and Olivia’s were pink and gold and Frozen) and then we run with it.  I always have a birthday shirt and matching cakes made for them, and then I do a matching chalkboard update for their current age.  B and I always take their actual birthdays off from work and keep them out of school so they can be an only child for the entire day, and then we do small celebrations with each of our families on the weekends prior to or following their big day. 

This year we are going to go with Belle from Beauty and the Beast since she is Olivia’s favorite right now.  I am hopefully going to order her birthday shirt today, and I’m loving each of these below from Etsy.  If I choose the one with pink, I will probably have them change the pink fabric to red.  Which shirt do you ladies like better?  I’m torn! 


F I V E – New Link-Up Announcement

And finally, one of my goals for this year was to either host or co-host a link-up, and I’m so excited to announce that it is coming true sooner than later!  Lizzie from This Happy Life, Sierra from Beautifully Candid, Danielle from Sparkles and Lattes, Emily from A Little Bit of Emily, and I have teamed up to bring you the Girl Chat link-up!  We will be posting on the second Thursday of every month and we hope that you will join us!  The list of prompts is below, so go ahead and schedule these dates in your blog planner!

Happy weekend, everyone!  

*Linking up with A Liz Adventures and Carolina Charm for Five on Friday, A Little Bit of Everything for Friday Favorites,  September Farm and The Farmer's Wife for Oh Hey, Friday, Meet @ the Barre for Friday Favorites, and Cup of Tea for High Five for Friday.

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47 comments:

  1. your really making me want a letter board! :)
    I am so excited about the new link up!!
    Hope you guys have an amazing weekend!

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    1. I love mine SO much! You should get one!

      You have a great weekend, too!

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  2. I really want a letter board and am asking for one for my birthday! They are so much fun! I hope you feel better and have a great weekend!

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  3. The new link up is exciting! Happy Friday!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  4. So excited about this link up!!! Both of those shirt options for Olivia are so cute - kind of love the second one because it shows her whole gown. Glad to hear this week has been a better one - hopefully the weekend is just as nice!

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  5. The purse you got is amazing - look at all the space :) Excited for your link up! Happy Friday girl! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  6. Ahhh when is Olivia's big day? I love both of the shirts. I think I like the second one best because of the focus on the gown. Will she be allowed to see the live action version? I'm so excited. I teared up at the first trailer! Yay for the new link up. I will definitely be participating! Happy weekend!

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  7. Love the letter board, and yes, you have sold me on the purse! Great pics, and I like the 2nd t-shirt best.

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  8. That bag is so cute! I want a letter board so badly. Excited ab the link up. Looks fun!! Happy Friday!

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  9. LOVE those letter boards!!! Yay more pics from the gorgeous ball!! Target is going to break me this year...so much goodness for sure!!! Great purse! Congrats on your new link-up with the fab ladies and may your weekend be all this relaxing and sweet!!

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    1. Me too!! I have so many ideas for mine!

      And thank you!

      Yes, Target pretty much always wants to break me. Just when you think they can't possibly outdo themselves, they do. Every time!

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  10. Oooo I want that bag!! And that letter board! I better get a job LOL!! Gah I love both shirts but if I had to choose, the one on the left.

    So excited for our link up! Have a great weekend, xoxo!

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  11. So excited for y'alls linkup! I just saved the graphic and will do my darndest to join the fun! Now I am off to check out the letter board. I think I need one :D!

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  12. Ohhhhh. I may have to join your link up! It can be my sporadic post for the week. Lol. I like the one on the left, but change the pink if you go with the one on the right!

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    1. Yes!!!! Join us! I would love for you, too! It might help you meet some new ladies!

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  13. Is that a Filofax i see in your purse :)
    XO Ellen from Ask Away
    www.askawayblog.com

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  14. Loving the link-up idea!! Also, I just got Parker's 4th birthday Etsy monogramed shirt in the mail - great minds think alike! :)

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  15. I really love the letter board! I wanted to get a chalkboard for my new place but I'm thinking about getting one of those instead because I do not have good enough handwriting/art skills for a chalkboard.

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  16. Love the letter board! I can't believe those are making a comeback :) Love your ball pictures as well - you look great and how fun!

    happilyevergriedlscom.wordpress.com

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    1. I know, it's crazy, right?!

      And thank you! We had such an amazing time!

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  17. Hooray for your new letter board! I have way too much fun with mine! Overgram away...I can't wait to see all you share all with that hashtag! ;) You looked like the belle of the ball in that stunning dress ...& speaking of Belle, I adore those birthday shirts! I can see why you're torn as they're both super cute!! Enjoy your weekend, Lindsay! xo - Brenda // ChattingOverChocolate.com

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  18. YAY for the linkup! Can't wait to join in. I am coming around to the letterboard craze, too. How is something so old school so cool all of the sudden? You seriously looked so stunning in that sparkly dress. And OF COURSE I have to vote for the t-shirt with the sequin 3 on it :-) The more sparkle, the better!

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  19. I love your new purse!! I am so excited about the new link up. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Yay! I can't wait for you to join us! You have a great weekend as well!

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  20. I just ordered this purse. It's my Valentine's Day gift to myself and girlfriend, I am so so excited for myself: http://www.solesociety.com/miller-tote-black.html

    Also, I'll be joining you all for girl talk.

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  21. Love, love, love your new purse! I think I may have to buy it for work! I love the one I'm carrying for work right now, but one thing I don't like is that it doesn't stand up on it's own...so when I take things out it flops everywhere. Yay on the new link up! So fun!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

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  22. I need a letter board. I just don't know where to put it. Once I get that part figured out, I will definitely be making a purchase! You looked gorgeous at the ball - love that dress! Can't wait to hear about Olivia's birthday. I honestly love both shirts. Looking forward to the new link up! Enjoy your weekend!!

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  23. I love everything about this post. The link up of course! And I want that bag. I love it. It is so pretty and way less than Coach, Kate Spade, etc. Thanks for the find. I love both shirts, but I am leaning towards the left one. I like the cut of the shirt. So feminine. Have a great weekend!

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  24. What a fun linkup idea!!! Your letterboard is fantastic, too - I really want one. Those name and age shirts are my favorite on little kids. I'm partial to the full-length Belle because her gold dress was always my favorite ;)

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

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  25. Aw, I love the idea for Olivia's birthday party!! Lots of Beauty and the Beast items out these days. I really like the second shirt (the one on the right) but both are equally cute. :)

    Love the idea of your link up!

    -lauren

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  26. Yay for the new link up and you know I love your new toy/board :) Have a great weekend! xoxo Erin

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  27. You have so many things to look forward to, in February. Love those shirts. We did one of those for Vivian when she turned one and two. Love, love your new tote bag and girl you look smashing and sparkling at the ball. Also, your new monthly themed linkup is perfect and cannot wait to join it. ;-)

    Do come by and join my latest linkup and share your special style with my readers. Love your style and Olivia's, Lindsay. Thanks and happy weekend! A brand-new linkup is live every Thursday!

    http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2017/02/thursday-moda-49-florals-into-early.html

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  28. Yay for Letterboards! I got mine just before the Christmas rush and I'm loving it! Happy Weekend!

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    1. Right?! The possibilities are endless! Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

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  29. Yay for a new link up! I'm so happy to join in on another fun one. You looked gorgeous for your ball, sorry your red one didn't come in on time, boo! Happy weekend!

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  30. yay for a new link up! Will definitely be checking it out.

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  31. The Belle birthday shirts are so cute! I like that the one on the right shows the detail of her ball gown

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    1. I do love that one because of the ball gownt, too. Decisions decisions! Thanks for stopping by!

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  32. The pics from the ball are gorgeous! So pretty! So excited for your new link up! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Thank you, Melissa! I hope you'll join us for the link-up!

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  33. I need one of those letter boards in my life! And, yay for a link up! I will have to check it out (writing it down so I don't forget about it).

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    1. Aren't they so cute?! And yes, I do hope you'll join us for the link-up!

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  34. I had no idea that letter boards were back in demand. That's a great picture of you and your partner at the ball. I like the birthday shirt on the left best.

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    1. Isn't it so weird?

      And thank you for letting me know! I did go with the one on the left! :o)

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  35. I so want a letter board! I need to invest in one soon. That bag is adorable! I need to make a run to Target. You looked so beautiful at the ball and you rocked that red lipstick girlfriend! Girl Chat seems like a lot of fun!

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  36. I really wish I was witty enough to rock one of those boards! haha

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