FRIDAY FAVORITES....ALL THE LOVE

I was going to have this Friday Favorites include Chicago for our quick overnight there, but I have so much to share about it, so I’m making it an entire post next week. Also, much more to come about the fabulous Birthday LOVE I received from Friends and family.

It was an unseasonably warm week here with 80° temps and I enjoyed every second of it. And Mr. Nine got his second vaccine on Wednesday thank goodness. I get my next week. He did say yesterday that he felt like a Mack truck hit him but he’s tough and he’s strong and he plugged away!



 1. Birthday Luncheon

Truly, I probably should’ve titled this post all the love from my marvelous mom! My mom executed the most fabulous birthday lunch last week! She pulled out all the stops from the ombré pink cake, gorgeous decorations, my favorite eggplant Parmesan lunch with a delightful salad and of course the traditional yearly Key Lime pie! THE BEST KEY LIME EVER… Recipe HERE






All the gifts she gave me were straight from her heart and I may have cried many happy tears. There’s so much to mention and I shared a little bit on Instagram stories but my favorite gift of all is the Beautiful Necklace she gave me that was her own handwriting! She sent her handwriting to the Etsy Seller that said, “Love you beautiful girl, mama” And they created the most precious piece that I will keep forever!

Opening it before I cried, lol


 Just precious! Talk about a special gift for those you love! She can do bracelets and rings as well!


2. Michigan Day

In keeping with my precious mom theme, we got to enjoy a lovely day and soak in those temperatures in lower Michigan on Wednesday! We just had to take advantage of the great weather because it’s back to the 50s here in a couple days, typical Indiana weather.

We enjoyed a lovely alfresco lunch at a place in New Buffalo Michigan called Beer Church. It’s so much fun you guys and the Margherita pizza and blood orange mule was delicious!

We then stopped by a greenhouse but the greenhouses here are not quite ready with their flowers yet, so it was on up to St Joe, Michigan to Silver Beach. Had we known so many people were going to be laying out on the beach, we would’ve joined in, but by that time we were just ready to work off our lunch with a walk out to the beautiful pier! Lake Michigan is so tranquil!


Beer Church Interior

3. Week's Attire
Top HERE // Shoes HERE & HERE // Jeans HERE

Dress HERE // Sneakers HERE

Dress HERE // Jacket HERE (the BEST Denim Jacket!)
// Hat HERE // Shoes HERE // Earrings HERE

4. Easter/Summer Dress

You guys know how much I love off the shoulder and this dress was only $24.99!! One of those fabulous T.J. Maxx Finds by the brand Flying Tomato. I just love the way it drapes, and the colors are divine. I got so many compliments on the streets of Chicago and felt like Easter princess at brunch! I just LOVE IT! Similar Dresses by this Brand HERE

Fabulous Teddy Blake Bag HERE


5. Misc. Fun
POSTS OF THE WEEK 
Wednesday ~ Leather and Lace


GORJANA
Thought I would share some more beautiful feminine delicate jewelry that I got lately as I really love the designs! Gorjana is a fabulous company out of California, they represent the quintessential California girl with their feminine, gold, beach and coastal inspired pieces.


MEMES



Hope Your weekend is as sweet as it can be!!

Linking up with  Friday Favorites  // Metamorphosis Monday
xoxo








32 comments:

  1. All the love indeed - your mom is the best! What a doll, that necklace she got for you in amazing and I bet you cried, I feel like crying and it isn't even mine! How nice to see y'all out and having fun, it's been a long time and you both needed it. I love that dress from TJMaxx, the colors are so pretty and you look beautiful as always!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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  2. Love the necklace your mom got you. It's so precious and beautiful! What a lovely luncheon and I adore the gorgeous dress you found at TJ Maxx. Can't wait to hear about your trip to Chicago!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  3. That necklace is amazing and so is your mom! You are both dolls. Have a fabulous weekend!

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  4. I cant think of a more special gift than the one your mom gave you with that necklace! Can't wait to read all about your trip to Chicago!! Have a wonderful weekend! xo, Biana BlovedBoston

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  5. What a sweet birthday celebration with your mom and a day trip to Michigan too! That necklace is so special! Your Chicago trip sounded amazing.. can't wait to hear more. That dress is stunning! Enjoy your weekend!

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  6. Looks like an amazing birthday!

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  7. Your mom is the best! Look at all those decorations, presents, and food! That necklace is amazing, Andrea!!!! What a thoughtful gift!

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  8. That necklace from your mom is amazing and so special! Happy Birthday, beautiful lady!

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  9. Welcome to the 50's! Glad it was a great birthday and I am definitely going to try that Key Lime Pie soon!

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  10. That dress looks amazing on you! And, what a sweet mom you have and her birthday celebration for you! I love Lake Michigan - and St. Joe and all those towns along the lake. That place with the pizza looks fun - thanks for the recommendation!

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  11. That dress is gorgeous! Love you and your mom, so sweet! Sounds like you guys got to celebrate it up big! Such a thoughtful present too. I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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  12. How did I miss it was your birthday????? HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY - my goodness friend - you make 50 look GOOD!!!!

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  13. Happy belated birthday! I'm glad you had such a good time celebrating! You look gorgeous as always! Have an awesome weekend!

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  14. That necklace made me tear up. That is just beyond sweet. Your mom is so beautiful and I cannot get over how young she looks!!! You look amazing too friend and I can't wait to hear about your quick getaway here! XO, Caroline

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  15. Oh that necklace is just too dang sweet!! That is something you'll treasure forever. Your sweet momma!! And girl, I am DYYYYING over that wine meme about the bars because it's SO dang true! Why are they so stingy with their pours at restaurants? Especially at nice restaurants... they're the worst! Lol. I've been loving my extra large wine glasses during this quarantine... I didn't buy small ones for a reason! Lol.

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  16. So much love!! Happy birthday! Wishing you all the very best for the next 50 years!!! And more XOXOX

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  17. The wine one was really funny and so true. They never pour enough. Happy 50th birthday beautiful friend. The gift from your mom is just the sweetest and something you will cherish forever.

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  18. Oh beautiful Andrea your posts me me so happy! Your Mom is an absolute gem- so extremely thoughtful!! And I can clearly see where you get all your goodness and kindness -not to mention- gorgeousness! I can't wait to read more next week!! Have a great weekend xx

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  19. The necklace your Mom get you could make me cry! What a sweet idea and something you will wear forever. It looked like the most special celebration and Chicago looked so fun too! I get my last shot next week too and am SO ready! Good luck love! xo

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  20. How fun that you received such a pretty necklace, cake, and lunch from your mom and a day out with her! Have a nice weekend Andrea.

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  21. That necklace is such a special gift idea. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  22. I just love when you include your mom Andrea. And what a pair you are. I see where you get your beautiful personality!!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  23. Aw, what a sweet, sweet gift! I just love reading about you and your mom and what a fabulous relationship you girls have.

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  24. Happy, Happy Birthday!! So glad you had awesome celebrations of you!

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  25. I had to screenshot that last meme and send it to my hubby because it is so true! Haha! That handwriting gift from your mom is beautiful! What a special gift!

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  26. What a gorgeous and unique necklace! What a fantastic Birthday you had.

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  27. You'll be seeing that darling top on me at some point..now just to decide what color. I'm so happy you had a wonderful birthday. I know it was challenging, but I think it turned out happy. YAY! XOXO

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  28. You're 50!! NO WAY! I thought you were my age (40) or a little younger! Dang girl you look amazing!! Happy birthday!!! Your mom pulled together the perfect celebration :)

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  29. Hope you had a Happy Birthday Andrea. I adore that jumpsuit and am looking to see if anything similar in the UK although they do ship here. Thanks for sharing your luncheon, your mum is adorable. xx Jacqui

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  30. No way are you 50!! You look amazing! Happy Belated birthday!
    Cheers!
    Shelley

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  31. Your mom did a wonderful job making your birthday extra special! Love that ots dress on you and all of those gorgeous Gorjana pieces!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  32. Happy 50th Birthday! You look fabulous and your party and weekend of celebrating look so much fun. Your mama is beautiful (you look like her) and that necklace is such a treasure. Enjoy your 50's, I sure have. I will be turning the big 60 in June. Yikes!

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