FRIDAY FAVORITES.....LITTLE JOYS EDITION

Happy Friday babes! I know, I know it’s hard! And to add to our fun Quarantine times has been Indiana weather that goes from 60s and sunny the windchill of 25 and snow on the ground! As I type this. 4 inches are predicted. Whaaat? We’re opening our pool next week. BUT, it’s all about finding little joys so I try to do that each and every day! I hope you will too!

1. Little Joys
Waking up and finding little joys every.single.day is what is keeping me sane!

EASTER TABLE
As you know, I had done my Easter Tiered Tray but I had not brought out anymore Easter decorations. A few hours before Easter dinner, I grabbed the Easter tub and spruced up a thanksgiving centerpiece with eggs carrots and a bunny, I love the way it turned out and I had almost forgotten about my bedazzled carrot napkin rings!

HIBISCUS
You know I love flowers and it’s getting close to time to plant our annual‘s. We have concerns about local greenhouses even being open and the process but the sweet owner of one of our small ones called me and not only has she already reserved me a couple tropical plants but she had five beautiful yellow hibiscus come in and that was exactly how many I needed (2 for mom) and she told me she put my name on them, so sweet!

Zoom
Zooming with friends is such a fun thing to do now and Monday night, the Chicago girls, as I called them, and I had a virtual happy hour. I’ll share the cocktail I had in the next segment below.


2. THE YETI BARTENDER
Peach Bellini Martini...and
I'm on YouTube!!!
So, kids I’m doing something new, I’m doing a weekly video which I’m uploading to YouTube called “The YETI Bartender! Each week, I will make a delicious cocktail and since I do not own a martini shaker, I utilize our yeti tumblers as martini shakers with the MagSlider Lid and they work perfectly! Here is my first one from YouTube below (I hope you'll check it out) where I made a Peach Bellini Martini and it was delicious! 

Watch the FULL HOW TO 
VIDEO ON YouTube HERE

Recipe!
And I finally ordered proper set of Martini Glasses HERE

Mom's Martini's
I told my mom that when all this is over, she can be a guest star on The Yeti Bartender, here is her regular and Giant Dirty martini's she made this week!


3. Gifts Keep on Coming
I’m so blessed to have such thoughtful friends with such amazing taste. The birthday gifts are continuing to roll in and the thought behind them all made my heart so happy! 


Sweet Jill, who is one of the girls I zoomed with Monday night knows I love pink. She does too seeing as she blogs at the incredible Doused in Pink! She nailed it with a darling Ted Baker pink cosmetic case, fun hoop earrings that happen to match the adorable hair scarves that I can’t wait to wear with my bun or pony! She’s the Best! Read about one of our Chicago meet-ups HERE!


This cuteness and Magnolia Table volume 2 cookbook came from the sensational Shelly from The Queen In Between! It had extra sweet sentiment behind it because last November the style six girls and I spent time in Texas with a day at Waco and having Biscuits and Butters at Magnolia Table! Read about our day in Waco HERE!
BUY COOKBOOK HERE



Sweet Kate from Green Fashionista had such a precious thought in mind for my gift. She knows I love to create delicious meals for my family, so she had this custom apron made for me and I absolutely love it! The writing is in pretty rose gold which Kate loves too! I was supposed to meet this girly in real life last month, but it will happen in the future!
Get your Own Custom Apron HERE


4. Tie Dye
Totally in love with this tie-dye maxi dress. This was a dress that was supposed to go on that trip with me, I was probably going to wear it on the plane because it’s as soft as butter! So instead, now, I just wear around the house like a comfy nightgown, LOL!
Buy Similar Dresses HERE

More Inspo



5. Misc. Fun
POSTS of THE WEEK
Wednesday ~ Button Up Baby...6 ways to Wear a Button Up


KENDRA SCOTT
Look at these beautiful Kendra Scott pieces! I was honored to be chosen as a Kendra Scott ambassador and over the moon with the first set of beauties they sent to me! I will be wearing all of these on repeat for sure! Such pretty colors they have for spring and summer!
BUY Necklace HERE //Earrings HERE // Hair Barrette HERE


CECELIA NEW YORK SANDALS 
I just ordered a beautiful top to go with these adorable strappy sandals from Cecelia New York! The colors are so spring and so cute, and I love that the straps are adjustable! I can’t wait to style these for y’all!
BUY Sandals HERE


COVID MEMES
Just a few of the tons of great Covid-19 memes I find!




LIFTING YOU ALL UP....MAY IT BE A SWEET WEEKEND FULL OF LITTLE JOYS


xoxo


32 comments:

  1. Oh the joys! Such a sweet and fun post! Love that you are on You Tube! Can't wait to see your mom there with you! Have a good weekend and stay warm!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  2. I loved watching the YETI Bartender on YouTube ! Keep em coming ! We got snow too, ughh ! However we'll see warmer temps this weekend and I'm so looking forward to it. Hugs to you beautiful ! Happy Friday !

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  3. So much fun packed into this post! Isn't the weather crazy? We literally had a day in mid 80s last week and snow this week. Your video is super fun <3 Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. You are so adorable- I LOVED your "Yeti Bartender" video and that recipe sounds delish- can't wait for more "episodes"- have a great weekend Andrea!

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  5. I enjoyed our happy hour so much! What a lovely gift from Jill and loving your Easter table. Have a wonderful weekend my friend!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  6. “Oops, A little bubbly”. Haha your so cute.
    I have all the Yetis and slide lids too but yet I have looked everywhere for my shaker. Why have I never thought of this? Thanks for the Yeti shaker idea.
    Lisa

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  7. I love that you have a YouTube now! Such fun sweet surprises this week...minus the snow. Did mother nature not get the memo that it is spring?? Read the room! Congrats on the Kendra Scott ambassador!!! That is so cool! Hope you have a great weekend.

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  8. What a gorgeous Easter table!! I went to decorate ours and realized just how few decorations I actually have for Easter so mine was a bit of a fail. Haha.

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  9. Our cocktail hour was so much fun! You did such a great job with your Yeti bartender video! I was shocked to see all of the snow this morning and it's still coming down! That apron Kate got for you is adorable! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  10. Those funnies!!! & girl if anyone can pull off toilet paper shoes - it'll be you :)
    Loving your Easter table!!!!
    & that APRON!!!!! How fun is that! Perfect for your new cooking/bartendering show on IG... Have a great weekend friend!

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  11. I've been wanting to get one of the Magnolia Table cookbooks! Going to order one this weekend!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  12. I love that you started a YouTube channel! That is so awesome! I really want the Magnolia cookbooks. Now definitely seems like a good time now that I'm cooking & baking more.

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  13. Isn't Zoom the best? How fun to chat using Zoom with your friends. I have been doing on Zoom Zumba workouts with the different instructors from my gym and my gym friends. It's so fun to be doing this with all of my gym buddies. I love the cute apron and how fun to being doing the drinks on YouTube! Have a nice weekend.

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  14. I love the tie dye dresses. So pretty. Your mom is too funny. I love that she made two martinis. And that drink you made sounds amazing. I totally need to make one this weekend.

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  15. Oh my gosh girl! Congrats on being a Kendra Scott ambassador! I'm so excited for you! Those pieces are so beautiful too! I had so much fun seeing you on Zoom this week and can't wait to try that yummy cocktail of yours!

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  16. Seriously you are the CUTEST and I can't wait to watch more of your Yeti bartender series!

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  17. I love all your memes! Your apron is so cute! What a thoughtful gift! Love that Ted Baker cosmetics case and that peach bellini sounds so yummy!

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  18. That apron is fabulous! Your centerpiece came out so cute too. We too are braced for up to 5" of snow tonight. I really hope they are proven wrong.

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  19. I can't believe y'all are getting snow. Ugh! Can't wait to check out the you tube video!

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  20. The little things are truly what get us through. You had a sweet week and I'm excited for your new Yeti bartender venture. Too bad I don't drink. LOL Happy weekend. XOXO

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  21. Holy $&@^% , Bat Girl!! A Kendra Scott ambassador??!! I AM SO STINKING PROUD OF YOU!! That is awesome! Gosh, I love her jewelry and since we do not have a store in our town, finding and getting to shop in one is such a treat! Love ya! Have a great weekend!

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  22. Those new shoes are more than fabulous Andrea. I can't wait to see how you style them.
    You have the best friends, which really means you are an incredible friend yourself.
    OXOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  23. How fabulous it is that you are a ambassador for Kendra Scott! Fantastic! I am in love with those sandals! Have a great weekend!

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  24. Oh my goodness... I LOVE that you are going to do a weekly video on mixing up a cocktail! How fun! And I laughed way too hard at the Easter heels meme! LOL!

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  25. How sweet that you're still getting b-day gifts! At this rate, your b-day might end up lasting the entire quarantine, haha! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  26. Where to start on all the things I love in this post! I love the connections that you've made with blogging friends but also you obviously have mad respect from your community to have a florist think of you. I am also wondering about green houses and how this is all going to affect another wave of small business owners. I guess we just keep trying to support by curbside pickups. Happy birthday girl, enjoy it!

    bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca

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  27. Still have it on my list to try that bellini recipe! Looks SO yummy! All such wonderful gifts for your birthday--you totally deserve it!

    Rosy Outlook 

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  28. LOVE how the apron came out, and need one of those bellinis from your weekly series. CONGRATS on becoming a Kendra Scott ambassador - total dream <3

    Green Fashionista

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  29. I love your Apron! What a nice and thoughtful gift. I use to teach a high School nutrition class and I was gifted with a similar personalized one. Now I just wear it around the house..lol -Meranda

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  30. So many lovely gifts! I love that you are doing Yeti bartender, I need to check out your youtube!

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  31. Lolol that tanlines meme! So true!

    I love your Zoom calls with the girls- how fun!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  32. Hehe yes it's all about finding the little joys these days. Those Cecelia NY sandals are adorable! The colors just brightened my day and I am smitten. Congratulations on your YouTube channel. That's really cool that you are doing something once a week. I am glad tie dye is here. So fun and always unique! Love your dress.

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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