Good morning and Happy Halloween!!!
I hope your Friday is off to a good start. Mine certainly is thanks to two of my best friends, Merri and Ashley!
They both flew in town yesterday afternoon and we spent the day exploring, eating and chatting non-stop. I am so happy to have them here!
They flew into town because the three of us, along with Ryan, are driving to Savannah, Georgia today for a wedding this weekend. Tonight is the Halloween-themed rehearsal dinner/party and we are psyched!
But let’s move along to your regularly scheduled Things I’m Loving Friday post…
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Celebrating Our Anniversary
Yesterday was our four-year wedding anniversary! The anniversary gift theme for year four is flowers and fruit and I was so surprised to arrive home from a day with my girlfriends to a recreation of my wedding bouquet Ryan had made for me. I was obviously very touched! He’s pretty much the best. I gave him a cactus (there’s a story behind the gift, I promise!) but Ryan definitely won the best gift award this year. I loved it!
After my friend Ashley arrived yesterday, we had about an hour and a half to kill before Merri’s flight landed, so we grabbed a quick lunch at Luna’s Living Kitchen which I’m pretty sure may be my new favorite place in Charlotte. The restaurant specializes in plant-based organic local food and I absolutely loved the spaghetti bolognese I ordered. A bed of zucchini noodles was topped with a walnut mushroom bolognese sauce and it was phenomenal!!! I cannot wait to go back and try the zucchini noodle lasagna.
- Gigi D’Agostino – I’ll Fly With You
I don’t think I’ve heard this song since high school and when we were driving home from dinner last night, it came on the radio and I was so psyched! I downloaded it immediately and am so glad it’s back in my life.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Thins
File these cookies under “impulse buy.” I saw them on sale at the grocery store this week and nearly walked by the huge display because I thought they were diet cookies. I’m glad I gave them a double-take because the “Mrs. Thinster’s” name simply refers to the fact that the cookies are super thin and crispy. The flavor tastes like homemade chocolate chip cookies (sweet and buttery!) and I love that they’re perfectly pop-able and made without the use of any artificial ingredients. Be warned though: It’s easy to eat these babies like potato chips! They’re addicting!
- Copco Small Appliance Slider Tray
I owe a big thanks to my mom for this lovely discovery! Ryan and I keep our Keurig coffee maker on our kitchen countertop and like to leave it tucked underneath our cabinets. Well, this ended up being a pain because every time we wanted to use the machine, we’d have to scoot it out and then put it back when we were done. (Sounds silly but if you’re in the same boat, I have a feeling you’ll understand my gripe with this!!) This little roller tray from Bed, Bath and Beyond makes it super simple to slide our Keurig out and back. You simply press on the button in front and roll it back and forth. Plus, it’s super cheap when you buy it with one of the never-ending supply of Bed, Bath and Beyond 20 percent off coupons.
- Around the Web Finds…
33 Clever Ways to Organize Small Things: So creative! And I can testify that using a carabineer to keep hair ties organized is fabulous!
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa + Egg White Oatmeal + Best Sports Bras for Small Chests: Thanks so much to POPSUGAR Fitness for sharing these posts!
Pile on the Miles November Fitness Challenge
- Columbia Giveaway Winners
Congratulations to Sarah M. (jacket) and Chelsea (boots)!! Both winners were emailed first thing this morning. Thanks so much to all who entered!
- Montiel Activewear
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of testing out workout apparel from Montiel, a new company with a goal of creating better activewear staples for women. They put a heavy emphasis on quality material and design and I must say I can tell!
Through the blog, I am frequently approached by various fitness apparel companies and I truly do turn down 98 percent of the product offers I receive. Something about the look of Montiel’s apparel caught my eye though and I said I’d test it out and provide feedback directly to the company, but I definitely wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I did! (Thankfully Montiel was onboard with a flash giveaway when I approached them about it so you have a chance to win a complete outfit from them, too. See below!)
The clothes are functional and flattering and the simple but feminine designs make them stylish without being over-the-top trendy. They’re definitely great staple pieces to have in your workout wardrobe.
I had the chance to try out their teardrop sports bra and can tell you that it definitely would’ve made my Best Sports Bras for Small Chests list had I worn it before that post. It is so incredibly flattering and I absolutely love the cut and feel of the bra.
The twist tank is comfortable enough to wear to bed but it still looked cute and was the perfect breezy option for the barre and Jazzercise classes I took while wearing it. And the coral cami I am wearing in the above picture is the TBack cami and it has quickly become a favorite of mine to wear to Pure Barre. I’ve received a bunch of compliments and I love the thick material, built in removable cups and body-skimming cut.
Alright now that I’ve basically professed my love for their apparel, here’s your chance to win an outfit for yourself…
Montiel Giveaway
One PBF reader will win an entire workout outfit from Montiel that will include the following:
- One Sports Bra
- One Tank or Cami
- One Pair of Leggings or Capris
To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment below telling me about which piece of apparel you’d be most excited to receive from Montiel. Perhaps you need a new pair of leggings? Or you could really use a new sports bra? Let me know!
I will randomly select a winner next Friday.
Good luck!
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always on the hunt for new capris!!
I am always on the lookout for quality capris!
I will definitely be most excited to win a pair of leggings! Thanks for the giveaway, Julie!
I recently started taking spin and barre classes and love pairing capris with a loose-fitting tank. the harper tank in black looks awesome!
I really love the sports bra with the tank. That is super cute. I will check out their website
One of each please 🙂 I added another AM workout to my week and feel like I’m constantly doing laundry to keep up with my gym clothes!
I am always searching for great workout leggings!
I would love a new sport bra like the teardrop, in coral, to brighten up my winter workouts!
I’m looking for some more leggings for my barre obsession!
I love that twist tank! So pretty!
I desperately need a new sports bra!
I’d love to try a new pair of capris!
Omigosh I’m always on the look out for quality workout gear. So much stuff now a days is made cheaply, doesn’t fit right or doesn’t feel good. Fingers Crossed!
first I have to comment on how cute your shoes are in the first and third pictures!
You can never have too many workout capris/pants. I feel like I’m constantly doing laundry to make sure I have an outfit for working out in
I can really use some cute leggings!
For me? A great quality Bra is essential. Bra! Bra! Bra!
Definitely could use some new capris!
I would love one of the t-strap tanks! I love that design and it would be perfect for a yoga class.
Hi 🙂 I just found your site and I love your Things I’m Loving Fridays – what a great way to discover new things! I really liked both the clothes you reviewed, especially the twisted tank – so simple but elegant at the same time. I also liked that organizing article you linked to. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂 🙂
Love the cowl back tank but all of their stuff is super nice…and unique!
The stuff that they have is so cute!!! I would definitely have to get a sports bra though, because I feel like you can never have to many of those!
What a great line! Love the teardrop sports bra. It would spice up my workout gear.
Cold weather = the need for new leggings!
The Lea Legging looks awesome! The description for it was spot on too. So many see through leggings out there!
I could definitely use a new pair of leggings. I have been doing Zumba a few days a week and it is winter now so I love that they keep me warm on the way in to class!
I would love to try the teardrop sports bra. I have several workout tops that need those straps:)
I would love to add some cute tanks to my workout wardrobe. Seems like you can’t enough for barre classes! 🙂 Thanks Julie!
I really need an extra pair of long leggings for winter! Brr!
Love your booties in the pic with you and your girlfriends! What brand are they? Where did you buy them?
thanks! they’re from nordstrom rack and the brand is nine west!
I could always use new workout clothes! Espeically leggings and a top! Thanks!
I love the back to that sports bra! Perfect to pair with cutoffs or skinny razor backs.
They have such unique tanks, I would love to try one!
I need new workout clothes so badly!
I’d be so excited to receive leggings! I’ve been looking for a full length pair that works in the fall and winter time for running!
I really need some workout tops! Love that one you’re modeling.
I would love a new sports bra! I love the cool design of the straps- so much fun! 🙂
I am in need of a new sports bra. I love the twist tank!
I would love a new pair of leggings or the teardrop sports bra!
I am absolutely in love with the sports bra design & that it’s great for small chested women (as I have a difficult time finding great and supportive sports bra’s)! This brand looks to have a great future; i love it all !
I am always on the hunt for a great sports bra!
I love the look of that sports bra! And I am in desperate need of some new ones.
I am coveting new leggings
I would love some new sports bras!
I love the tank you are wearing, so that would be my choice!
i’d love the teardrop cami!
I can never have too many leggings!
Loving the TBack cami! You can never have enough work out tops!