My mom left at 5:30 a.m. today and so I’m feeling that weird void that comes along with saying goodbye to family after a particularly wonderful visit. We definitely made the most of the three days we had together. From trips to the farmer’s market, Jazzercise classes, mid-day stops at a coffee shop for cappuccinos and pumpkin tarts, walks with Sadie and curling up on the couch to watch our beloved Scandal together (Can we please talk about last night’s episode!? OH MY GOSH.), we truly had a fabulous time.
But there’s lots to look forward to this weekend and some great things to chat about today in your usual Things I’m Loving Friday post, so let’s get to it! As always, feel free to share something you’re loving in the comments section of this post!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Dinner at 131 Main
Last night, Ryan, my mom and I headed out to dinner at 131 Main which is quickly becoming one of our favorite restaurants. I ordered the fish tacos and they came with chips, salsa and guacamole. So delicious! We were also fortunate enough to be able to dine outside by the fire pit which was a treat!
And the purse I wore last night was another Stitch Fix success story that I received over the summer. LOVE it. But then again I am loving basically anything crossbody these days.
- Pepper Slaw
Earlier this week, I posted a picture of our dinner from Tuesday night and a handful of you guys requested the recipe for the pepper slaw I raved about! It has a strong vinegar flavor (which I love!), so be warned if you are not a fan of vinegar. I think it’s so delicious and love the tangy flavor 10,000 times more than cole slaw. We love the pepper slaw on its own, but it’s also fabulous on top of burgers and pulled pork and tastes great with chicken added to the mix.
To make the pepper slaw, combine the cole slaw cabbage mix and the two diced bell peppers together ether in a large bowl. Combine the vinegar and sugar (you may also use stevia, but make sure to follow proper stevia conversions) in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once it is boiling, immediately remove the vinegar and sugar from heat and stir into the cabbage and pepper mixture. Add the celery seed and mix. Chill completely before serving.
- 20 Kitchen Tips and Tricks from The Lean Green Bean
Linsday’s blog is one of my favorites and this blog post was so much fun to read. It includes tons of easy kitchen shortcuts that I thought might interest you guys, too!
- BOGO Suja Juice
Suja juice is one of my all-time favorite bottled green juices and I was pumped to find them on super sale at Publix earlier this week — Buy one, get one free, baby! SWEET!
- Rewined Candles
Bless you wonderful people for telling me to look for these candles on RueLaLa and HauteLook. I first fell in love with Rewined candles when I saw them at a boutique in Ocala but they’re pretty darn pricey. (The candles are made in recycled wine bottles and come in wine-inspired fragrances like Riesling and Cabernet. They smell incredible!) Fortunately they come up for sale all the time on RueLaLa and HauteLook and I ordered two for the price of one last week. (I think they make fabulous hostess or housewarming gifts.) I’ve been loving the smell of the Spiked Cider candle I ordered and have been burning it every day since it arrived. It smells like autumn!
- Apples
A simple joy, but one I am absolutely loving lately! I’ve been eating an apple (or two!) every single day for the past two weeks and can’t get enough of them. The perfect fall fruit!
- Laughing Cow Prize Pack Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Tory S., the winner of the Laughing Cow prize pack giveaway! Tory was emailed first thing this morning. This was one of the most popular giveaways to date and I wanted to say a big thank you to all who entered. I’m so glad you guys liked the stuff I picked out for that giveaway and I’ll definitely keep those kinds of prizes in mind for future giveaways! Thanks!!!
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you’re loving lately?
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you are the best! thanks so much for the link love! glad you had a great time with mom. I’m excited to see mine for a couple days whenever baby decides to finally make an appearance. And i LOVE that purse! have a great weekend!
SO, SO, SO excited for you guys right now— I cannot believe it’s your due date TOMORROW!!!!
Love the kitchen tips! I hate peeling garlic, I can’t wait to try that!
Now I have to go buy some new candles too! Thanks!
Have a great weekend!
Don’t talk about Scandal, I need to catch up still!
Thanks for the recipe for the pepper slaw I was curious and it looks delicious.
Oh man, it was a good one!!!!!
True story… I watched the episode with Scott last night! He went upstairs and I watched Grey’s Anatomy (my other Thursday love), then since Scandal was recorded after it, I watched it AGAIN while I got some work done on the computer. So good! 😉
I’ve been obsessed with fish taco’s all summer (and seemingly into fall!) those look scrumptious and that bag is too cute!
I’m trying to eat an apple every day… great for the immunity!
Right now, I’m gearing up for a holiday art festival. I make natural soy wax candles in vintage tea cups. I’m loving my frequent antique outings and the hours I’m spending making candles (while watching my fave shows). 🙂
Lately I’ve been loving going on morning walks with my tea or coffee! Such a good way to wake up! Glad you had fun with your mom! Saying goodbye is always the worst 🙁
I’m loving blogging this week! I’ve dabbled a bit over the last year, but decided last weekend it was time to dive in and get serious. I have consistently read your blog for the past few years, and enjoy your passion for health. You do it with such a laid back vibe and demonstrate how fun healthy living can be. Thanks for the inspiration!
I seriously love your purse! It’s fabulous.
I am loving Nashville lately. It’s my fave TV show. I will have to look into those candles. Enjoy your weekend!
I am loving this fall in Denver. The leaves are ridiculously colorful this season but the weather has been warmer than not- perfect for sunset runs through the park!
What is the name of the bag? I want to look for it!
Glad you got to see and spend some time with your mom..Always nice to be able to do that (mine lives down in Guatemala, I get to see her at least a couple of times every year). Thanks for the pepper slaw recipe, can’t wait to make it!!
Loving fall scented candles, caramel and pumpkin galore!! And honey crisps! I have about 1-2 a day. Can’t get enough! I will have to check out those wine candles–amazing!
Also, you should know I will be trying out a jazzercise class tomorrow AM. thanks to you! I was one of ‘those’ that truly thought it was just an 80s fad thing. I researched and found tons of local studios in my area! Can’t wait!
I hope you love it, Dana!!!! <3
Oh man, fish tacos are my vice! Those look delish!
And thanks for the pepper slaw recipe! I love a good twist on slaw! Excited to check out the 20 kitchen tips, I need all the help I can get 😉
The fish tacos look so yummy! I’ve been looking for a good sauce to top them with, but I can’t seem to find just the right one!
As for this weekend, I was looking forward to going to the Cardinals game in St. Louis, but unfortunately they lost last night…so my weekend is wide open now!
My sister in law has an Etsy shop where she’s selling wine bottle candles! They’re handmade and smell delicious.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/IndustrialBlush
Lately I’m loving Netflix on my Roku. Since we don’t have cable, I love catching up on old TV shows. 🙂
I’m moving this weekend, so that’s something I’m loving! Was thinking of you and little Miss Sadie yesterday because my dog is going berserk! She’s super anxious and knows somethings up.
Scandal….yes. Such a great episode!!
My cousin is in town and we are throwing her a baby shower tomorrow! She’s my first close family member to be prego, so it’s pretty exciting. 🙂
Aww!! Congratulations to her!
If you love Scandal, you have to try the new show How to Get Away with Murder. It is by the same creator of Scandal and Grey’s, and it is great so far! (ABC Thursday nights)
I’ve seen previews for it — glad to know it’s a good one! I’ll add it to my list!
I just started watching Scandal… sooo good! What kind of peep toe shoes are you wearing? They are super cute! Glad you had such a wonderful time with your mom.
I love your purse! It looks great with your outfit!
I also love vinegar so that slaw sounds right up my alley. I am wondering does it actually have 1.5 cups of sugar or is that a typo? It seems like a lot for 1 cup of vinegar. Thanks!
I love that crossbody bag! And those tacos look amazing! Happy Friday! I’m excited for a barn bash party tonight with Junior League. It should be fun!
Ahhh I need to catch up on Scandal! Also, I LOVE that purse. So cute!
I am obsessed with those candles, that purse, and fish tacos!! 🙂 Also, I learned so much in that post from Lindsay.
I feel the same way after saying goodbye to a family member or friend, so I try to remind myself “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” : ) : ) Have a great weekend, Julie!
Apples have been among one of my favorite foods lately too – honeycrisp apples in particular! So glad you had such a wonderful time with your mom. And seriously, that Scandal episode!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Friday! I’m always a big fan of cross-body purses. My husband and I are watching Weeds right now on Netflix, and even though it’s old, it’s soo good!
Good call on the tacos! Those look fab! and I love a fire pit experience 😀
I’ve lived in Charlotte for 3 years and have always wanted to try 131 Main! They apparently have a “Dinner for Two” option that is supposed to be a good deal. Your post is motivating me to finally check it out 🙂
Is that really 1 1/2 cups of sugar?
Love that cross body bag. 🙂
Right now I am loving that my baby girl is starting to become mobile. I am sure that in a few months I will be wondering why I was happy about this, but right now I absolutely love it!!!!
Ahh Scandal is so amazing this season!!! Thursdays cannot come fast enough in our house. I’m loving my new Oiselle Portman pants. So cozy and the moto details are amazing.
Rewined candles are the best! I think the Pinot Grigio one is my favorite!
Thanks for sharing that Rewined candles are on sale. I also loving giving them as hostess gifts!
That pepper slaw looks incredible, I HAVE to make it soon! I eat way too many apples this time of year – last time I went grocery shopping my boyfriend looked at my huge fruit bowl of apples and said “looks like you didn’t need to buy apples”… well they’re just about gone! 😛 I’ve been loving yogurt lately. Yogurt on everything. All the yogurt.
I bought that juice from Publix for the first time (because it was BOGO) and I *love* it!! 🙂 Best green drink ever! I share a lot of your loves today… crossbody bags and apples! Can’t get enough of either! I’m excited to shop for my Halloween costume this weekend – Minnie Mouse! Haven’t been her since I was 5 🙂 🙂 Have a GREAT weekend!!
Your outfit for dinner is so cute! I’m also loving apples right now-the ones here are huge!
Slow cooking! Meat just tastes so incredible, well the the likes of lamb shanks and beef, when slow cooked! Such comfort food!
Candles are very “in” at the moment, bursting with fall colours and flavours. 🙂 Need to check out those candles you mentioned!
love your crossbody purse – so cute! you have the best style! =)
I am loving the pumpkin pie tea and matcha chocolate chip scone that I had at Tehku Tea Company in Dublin, OH. They were awesome fall treats!
My new Fabletics Davis jacket. They sent me it in Gray. I love it for the cool mornings when I’m heading to the gym. It seriously is THE BEST. Honestly I just love all their stuff.
http://www.fabletics.com/index.cfm?action=shop.viewproduct&membership_suggestion_type_id=56&product_id=1693216&psrc=post_reg_signup_product&master_product_id=1693216&original_master_product_id=1693216
Watching Scandal at lunch today and I think my exact commentary has been: WHAT?!?! Oh wow …. she’s MAD! BOOM! Oh crap. Wow … Pres guy can act! Oh crap. DANG!!!! Low.Blow. Uh oh, Bobby …. $2.5M???? … are there NO security cameras in the Oval Office?!?!?! Can a woman in a suit be referred to as BadA$$? …. “inside I’m having a small seizure” – ha! … uh oh, Prez knows! … commercials are lame! …. GASP! Olivia’s dad is a BAD man! …. wow, clean suits, dirty dogs.
NOOOO! (a whole week?!?!)
So I would say, that hour has been something I am loving! haha
Haha!!!!
Our Kroger had Suja juice on Manager’s special for $1.29!!! I went crazy and bought all of them! My whole refrigerator is full of them!
Your fish tacos look amazing!! YUMMY!!
OMG SCANDAL LAST NIGHT. I was freaking the heck out during those last two minutes.
So jealous! It’s been a while since I’ve made it to 131 Main. Best steak in CLT!!
I love that crossbody bag! Who makes it?? THanks!!
Ah, I can’t wait to catch the latest Scandal episode this weekend; I didn’t stay up last night. I find myself nodding yes to all of your things in your post today. Suja juice is also one of my favorites and I love to pick up a few extra anytime its BOGO or on sale. Lindsay’s tips for the kitchen were helpful this week too. The PB measuring spoon trick, genius!
Where is the brown leather jacket you’re holding in those pictures from? I love the shade of brown!!
Thanks! It is from Off 5th and the brand is 5/48. 🙂
I also love Lindsay’s blog! Looks like you had such a fun visit with your mom. I know what you mean about that “weird void” when you have to say goodbye to family 🙁 Hope you have a really fun day/weekend with Ryan & Sadie!
Here are some things I’m loving right now: http://daybydaymasterpiece.com/2014/10/17/fabulous-friday-37/