Friday, January 20, 2017

Friday Favorites

Well, we survived this week. Since having kids, the days of getting sick and being over it in a day or two or long gone. I swear once sickness knocks on the door, it takes a solid week to get everyone infected and then recovered, at best! I ended up barely making it into the office at all this week, but am still so ready for the weekend. I am hoping to finally get our house back into some semblance of an order after being trashed by sickness and baby toys all week long. And maybe, just maybe, I will finally get to leave the house and go get that buffalo chicken pizza I so badly wanted last Friday on our canceled date night! Of course, I always look forward to sharing some of my favorites with you all, and despite the downer of a week we had over here, there is always good to be found mixed in!


1. Felting
 
I had the most gorgeous garland for my mantle that I found at Target over the holidays. I loved the way the pom poms looked strung across, and I decided I would really like something similar during other seasons, as well. They made a very similar Valentine's day style, and I was so excited! And you guys, it wasn't long enough to fit across our mantle. I should note that our mantle is really big, but I was so bummed. I started looking online, and while I found options that would be long enough, I am cheap. Especially when it comes to a holiday that I really will only have decorations up for a few weeks. So I got crafty, and decided to search how to create your own felt balls. And you guys, I did it! I don't have my garland completed, but I did it totally from scratch. We are talking wool roving that still smelled like the farm. I am planning to do a tutorial soon, but I am loving the way they are coming out!

2. Off The Shoulder
This top. You guys OMG how pretty is this top!? I have been swooning over all of the off the shoulder sweaters lately, but this piece is a nice, lighter alternative, and so dainty! I am in love with BP and basically every single piece of clothing that they make, and the reviews are amazing. How pretty would this be with jeans and sandals come spring!? Totally already dreaming of warmer weather over here.

3. Mommy/Son Dates
 
 
While I did a lot of working from home this week, I did have one day that I decided it was better to not try to constantly be checking e-mails and actually 'took the day off'. I took my boys on a little breakfast date, which are always my favorite. Lincoln can eat more eggs and pancakes than any baby I have ever seen. And Jackson is just the sweetest soul and I would be the happiest mama ever if he would be my forever date. I love them both so much.


4. Snowmen
 
 
Jackson recovered enough, and the weather was finally warm enough, that he went outside with his daddy and built a snowman this week. The kid has been obsessed with snowmen this year. Literally everything he touches lately gets turned into a snowman. So to see him get to build a real snowman, and his excitement every time he looked out the window later in the night to see it, was just so sweet. It is such a privilege to watch a child experience the world and all of the little joys, isn't it?

I tried to come up with five things, but my brain is just not having it! So I guess four favorites is where I will leave it this week. I hope everyone has a wonderful (and healthy) weekend!


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16 comments:

  1. I love the way off the should tops look, but I cannot pull them off. I can can barely pull off wearing a scoop neck shirt. That color is great though and it does look light.

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    1. I really think it is about finding the right one for your body. I have pretty broad shoulders so a lot of them don't stay down very well. I think the reality of them is a lot of adjusting though. The price of beauty ;-)

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  2. I love off the shoulder tops!! I don't own one but I want one! Sometimes I have a hard time buying things that I can't wear to school but I'm jealous of people who wear them! Happy Friday!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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    1. I feel you on that one! I always ask the question "can I wear this to work" before buying almost ANYTHING. Makes for a pretty conservative wardrobe!

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  3. I'm so sorry to hear sickness has been making its way through your family. We dealt with the same here a few weeks back, no fun! Glad you were able to enjoy a fun breakfast date though and a sweet snowman was built too! Have a great weekend ahead! - Brenda // ChattingOverChocolate.com

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    1. The stomach bugs this year are no joke! Yes it was great to have a little date with my boys-those are special memories in the making :-)

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  4. That top is really gorgeous and it's so crazy that you posted that because I totally just bought one that is identical (but red) from Kohl's today on my lunch break! And the best part? It was on clearance for $12!!!! I was so flipping excited!

    I hope that you guys are all well enough to enjoy the weekend! It stinks when everyone is sick!

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    1. AHH seriously!? Now of course I want to go to Kohls! I am glad I am not the only one who spends my lunch break on errands like that :-) Mike and I managed to be kid free and are FINALLY getting our date in tonight-YAY!

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  5. Boo to sickness! I'm hoping it's all out of your house and y'all can enjoy the weekend. Love that top...might have to scoop that one up! :)

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    1. Fingers crossed we are done with it! I swear I want to open all of my windows for a solid 24 hours and let all the ICK out..but alas Minnesota weather thinks otherwise. Hope you have a great weekend too, girly!

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  6. What a lovely family you have I hope you have a great weekend!
    Cathy Vargas
    Vintage Inspired Clothing
    http://www.vindiebaby.com/tops/outerwear.html

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    1. Thank you so much! I hope you have a great weekend as well!

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  7. Glad to hear you are feeling better! Love the top, especially that color, but just wouldn't be able to pull it off...no matter how much I'd like to. Happy Friday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  8. Love that sweater!!! So glad everyone is on the mend, sick parents are the WORST!! I remember one year the older two got the stomach flu and I got it a couple hours after them. It was horrible. Hope you get a (healthy) relaxing weekend!!

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  9. Mommy son dates are my favorite! Glad you had such an awesome week! Hope your weekend has been great too!

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  10. Oh man, I wish I could wear off the shoulder. Such a cute silhouette!

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