It’s the first Things I’m Loving Friday post of 2015! Woop! I hope the new year is off to a fantastic start for you! Hopefully you’re recovered from any New Year’s Eve craziness and are feeling extra motivated to tackle any goals you have have set in place for 2015. Let’s make this year a great one!
And now it’s time to dive right into your weekly Things I’m Loving Friday post where we all chat about the things we’re loving most each week. As always, I’d love to hear all about what’s making you smile in the comments section of this post. Your Friday comments are my favorite comments of the week to read and make me feel like I get to “know” you guys a little better and learn a little bit more about the fun things going on in your lives, too!
Time to dive right in before I have to head out to teach a barbell strength class and my first PiYo class EVER. (<—Yikes! Nervous!!)
Things I’m Loving Friday
- New Year’s Eve Celebration
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(Me + Chandra)
Ryan and I had a great time on New Year’s Eve and kicked off 2015 by celebrating with friends at Amii and Walt’s house party! They hosted a small group of about 15 for dinner, champagne, a few rounds of Cards Against Humanity and more and it was a blast! House parties are where it’s at on New Year’s Eve for me and I loved hanging out with friends, eating Amii’s incredible homemade lasagna and celebrating!
- Stitch Fix Vest
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I requested casual vests in my last Stitch Fix box and my stylist definitely delivered. In addition to an awesome faux-leather black vest, I received this comfortable puffy olive green vest that I absolutely adore. (For those interested/my fellow Stitch Fixers who may want to request it, it’s the Splendid Delanie Knit Vest.) The vest is warm but slightly less athletic looking than the puffy Columbia Mighty Lite vests I own (and love). I paired it with boots and a long-sleeve tee for a casual sushi dinner date with Ryan on Tuesday night. (As a side note, the above pic reiterates the fact that I need a haircut. Helloooo stringy locks!)
- eeZ Cucumber Salad
This cucumber salad was all kinds of delicious! It was sweet and spicy and Ryan and I are now on a mission to recreate it at home. We ordered it as a side dish to share during our sushi date to eeZ Fusion & Sushi earlier this week and couldn’t stop raving about it!
- Revenge
You guys know by now that I think Scandal is one heck of an amazing TV show. Well, when I saw my blogging buddy Alyssa call Revenge “Scandal light,” my interest was piqued and I started watching season one on Netflix. I’m hooked and while I wouldn’t say it’s the best show ever, it is pretty darn entertaining and I feel like it’s getting better and better the further into season one I get. Thanks for the recommendation, Alyssa!
- Cottage Cheese
I know, I know… GAG. But I am looooving cottage cheese lately! I’ve always been a fan of it, but it’s been months since I thought to add a tub to my grocery cart. Eating cottage cheese at my parents’ place over Christmas resurrected my love for the protein-packed stuff and I’ve been eating it like crazy, topped with fresh berries and chopped nuts or cinnamon and apple/ peach slices.
- On My Way Home by Pentatonix
Yes, another Pentatonix song is appearing, yet again, on my weekly TILF list! This a cappella group is so talented and this song is my favorite off their PTX Vol. III album. So catchy!
- Orly Rose Pixel Nail Polish
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Before we went out on New Year’s Eve, I painted my nails with this rosey silver nail polish. I think the color is so unique – it’s definitely a sparkly silver but the hint of rose is so pretty! I’m a big time fan!
Question of the Morning
- What is one thing you are loving this week?
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I love that Stitch Fix vest too! Looks really cozy.
I am loving the extra family time I am getting this week. I’ve really begun to appreciate having our family so close, especially as we begin pondering the possibility of moving before the end of the year!
enjoy your time with your family!! <3
The cucumber salad is The. Best! I could eat it as a whole meal. Yum!! If you figure out the recipe, please share.
love it so much!!
Ooh love the vest looks real cozy! I’m loving The Happiness Project AGAIN! Started yesterday with cleaning my room, 5 ours work but now loving the space!
Good luck teaching your new class! Can’t wait to read about it!!
thank you, lynn!! it went well! 🙂
I really look forward to these posts! I have discovered so many new (to me) things on here.
And I wanted to let you know I bought my mom the coffee maker stand that slides out for Christmas and she said it was the best gift she received! Thank you for sharing with us 🙂
ha!! so happy to hear it! i almost didn’t include it in my post b/c it’s so random but i use it EVERY DAY and it seriously makes such a difference! 🙂 happy your mom liked it!
Your hair looks fantastic on NYE! 🙂 Love the curls – super pretty! I’m just loving that it’s a new year again and a chance to make some new resolutions! I’ve been very proud of keeping up with my resolution of last year – it was a simple one, just to step out of my comfort zone and to become comfortable in my own skin… I think I’ve made progress! 🙂 I’d like this year to be to continue to challenge myself and go beyond my comfort zone – so, starting out right, I’m going to audition to be a Pure Barre instructor at my studio… eek!!! 🙂
I’m also adding to take part in the community or a charity project and fully immerse myself in it… still researching what this will be 🙂
thank you! <3 and GOOD LUCK to you during your audition! i'm sure you'll do amazing!
Love the vest and the nail color! I am loving catching up at home and getting back into a regular routine right now. After the travel and craziness of the holidays it feels refreshing. Have a great weekend!
I absolutely love cottage cheese with pineapple, raisins and slivered almonds, it’s the most delicious combo!
I’m in the middle of season 3 of Revenge right now. I’m right there with you… maybe not the best show ever, but totally addicting at the same time! The story lines get so twisty, and the dresses are to die for!
yes!! LOVE the fashion!
I am loving getting organized for the new year!! I am planning to follow your January Organization calendar. BYE BYE clutter. I also LOVE Revenge. I have watched it since the beginning, SO good. Something about it just sucks you in…
Oh my gosh yes, Eez is the bomb! I love almost everything they serve!! 🙂 Hope to see you soon!
eeZ date soon!?!?
I love cottage cheese – my favorite is to top it with no-sugar-added mandarin oranges. So good! Right now I’m loving Stoneyfield Organic low fat Petite Creme. It has 10 g of protein like Greek yogurt, but is made all organic and with no artificial sweeteners. And it’s delicious!
I love your vest! I’ve been wanting one but haven’t been able to find one that I really liked yet. I’m loving chalkboard paint – I bought it for one project and it’s now covering several notebooks, mugs, and other items in my life!
I’m loving my new fur vest I got for Christmas. When I first got it, I wasn’t sure how I’d style it, but now I”m just throwing it on any outfit and it adds a whole other dimension and a great layering piece.
Good luck teaching the new class!
Cards against Humanity is on the agenda for me this weekend! I am throwing my boyfriend a birthday party and that game is going to be a hit!
it’s so fun! happy bday to your bf!
Oh man, I need to grab that PTX album!
I have been obsessed with that song for past two months!
isn’t it amazing!?!?!?! ryan and i both can’t stop listening to it!
You should totally go for a lob! New year new hair! I just cut off 6 inches of my hair into a lob and loving it! I think it would look great on you!
i am terrified! i love the look on other people but i had short hair once in my life (waaay back in middle school) and it looked horrible on me… i do think about cutting it a lot though!
Not a thing, but a person. I’m so thankful for my dad this week. I’ve had two car-related emergencies (On the same tire. Urgh!), but he was there to rescue me from the interstate on Tuesday, and to take me to work today. Dads are awesome! <3
<3 <3 <3 love this!
I agree that your hair looked beautiful on New Years Eve!
Do you remember where you got your tan boots in your Stitch Fix picture? I am looking for something similar, and I love the way yours look. Thanks!
thank you! and the boots are actually by a company called miss me. my sister and i both have them and love them and tried to re-order them this year (the heels are wearing thin) and they don’t make shoes anymore! i am so bummed!
Ahhh, I need to get YOUR Stitch Fix stylist. That vest is super cute. Glad to hear you had a great NYE! We kept things very low key as well. Enjoy the weekend!
you should request it!! i searched pinterest for stitch fix vests and requested it specifically. i love it!! <3
Penatonix is so talented! I bet I would love their album.. I’m not typically a vest person but I reeeeeeally like that one. Go Stitch Fix!
I am loving the fact that I officially became a Godparent yesterday! My cousin had a precious baby girl 😉
yayyyyyy!!!!! congratulations!
That vest is awesome! I love it. I also love a curling iron that my mom got me for Christmas called the Beachwaver. I have never been able to curl my own hair and this thing actually works!
I love cucumber salad! Please share the recipe if you figure out how to recreate that one – it looks amazing!
I have been trying to find a new series to watch on Netflix for awhile – I will check out revenge.
What I am loving this week – extended christmas! My in-laws came to stay with us and we celebrated christmas all over again with them!
I am loving stitch fix lately. It is so nice to have someone pick out cute outfits for you! I know you rocked your Piyo class today. Hope y’all have a great weekend!!
That vest is adorable – I’m so tempted to sign up for stitch fix! Also… if you do recreate the cucumber salad, would you please share?! It looks great 🙂
absolutely!
I am a REVENGE fan as well. It gets even better towards the end of the season. As always, a little upset at how they ended it because it made me want to watch Season 2 that badly–Yes, you will get into even more! 🙂
I have been on holidays all week and rocking some cozy pink elephant pj`s I got for Christmas. Pants and the snow are overrated.
Revenge is quite possibly one of my most favorite shows and I can’t wait till it’s back on this month. You’re going to love it! Each season gets better and better as it goes.
Good luck teaching PiYo! I’m working on learning all my choreo now. 🙂 I’m sure you’ll be great!
Love the vest! I am all about vests this winter!
I am also a big cottage cheese fan! And I’m loving a new curling wand my Mom bought me for Christmas. It made my list of “Friday Favorites” today, as well as a few other things. Have a great weekend, Julie! 🙂
Goodness – that salad looks amazing! You must share if you figure out the recipe…I looked on the restaurant’s website and didn’t see the cucumber salad but it looks delicious. Hope your first day of class goes well!
i am seriously considering calling them to see if they will share the recipe with me! it really is THAT good!
good luck teaching piyo! I just started watching revenge and I am obsessed! The acting isn’t the best but I just can’t seem to stop watching!
That vest is super cute! I just received my first stitch fix right before Christmas and I ended up only keeping one top but I’m excited to see what my second order will bring (I also really need to work on my Pinterest board for it!). I’m loving my new Asics Gel-Fit Sana shoes. I seriously want to walk and workout in them all day long (ok maybe I don’t want to workout all day long 😉 haha).
hope you end up loving stitch fix! definitely request items and be very specific with your feedback. it makes a HUGE difference for me!
House parties are definitely where it’s at for NYE! We did the same thing…even Cards Against Humanity! 🙂 Happy 2015!
I’m loving piyo! There isn’t a gym near me that offers it so I bought the DVD on a Black Friday sale and I love it! I’m still not very good at it, but I’m loving every second!
House parties are definitely where it’s at for NYE. I totally agree. Also, can’t wait to hear all about your Piyo class. Good luck and have a great weekend!
I LOVE splendid for the simple fact that most of their clothes are made right here in the USA!!!! I know some people consider their price point to be high but I look at it as there is an American worker employed, getting benefits and working in a safe environment.
I am loving still being on holiday break!
yes! and their stuff is always SO soft and comfortable! 🙂
Revenge was so much better in the first few seasons. I’ll be interested to hear if you’re still loving it once things get real crazy!
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awesome!!! thanks for sharing!
That salad looks incredible. It looks like it was made with a popular Japanese herb, purple shiso. I grew some (both green and purple variety) in my garden this summer and it was really fun to add to dishes. The green almost tastes like fresh cumin. I’m not sure where you could find fresh shiso this time of year (maybe WF?), but if you do recreate it, I’d love to see the recipe.
thanks for the tip! i had no idea what it was!
YAAASSSSS, I love that I got you hooked on Revenge. 😉 I spent the morning of New Year’s Day binge watching, and I’m already almost halfway through Season 3. You have to keep me posted with your man candy pick of the week. Mine tends to flip flop. 😉
I can not agree more about house parties for NYE. We have done that for the last few years and it’s always a lot of fun with games and good food. LOVE Revenge, I have been watching since the first episode aired. I was wondering if they would be able to keep the story going from season to season, but they have. For things I am loving this week-Loving the days off from work!!
I’ve been loving vests lately. I was hanging them all up in our coat closet last night and realized I’ve suddenly racked up and didn’t realize how many I now owned! Oops! They are just so dang comfortable and can really make ANY winter outfit super cute!! I’m also loving coffee lately, but who isn’t. My husband just started roasting his own coffee beans out in our garage!
YAY for vests!! 🙂
Ooooh, that nail polish is pretty! I’m loving my new Garmin Forerunner 220. I am training for a half marathon, in Phoenix, next month and I love that I have a sweet new watch to help with that 🙂
good luck, kaella!!
OK, so I have listened to the Pentatonix Christmas album about a bazillion times and LOVE it…I think I’m going to need to get the non holiday music so I can keep up the a capella music love!
LOVING looking at all the adorable personal daily planners. I can’t help myself! Happy New Year!!
I’ve been obsessed with Pentatonix’ N Sync medley. It’s old, but so so good.
I have a love/hate relationship with cottage cheese. I just can’t make up my mind if I like it or not.
okay, going to look up that medley now…
i really enjoyed Pentatonix’ Christmas album! So fun.
me too!!