Get Happy, Be Happy


I'm always happy when Friday makes her appearance.

I don't mean to sound like a broken record but we had another extremely rainy week which seems to be continuing into the weekend to interrupt any fun outdoor plans. The lightning storm last night had me seriously scared our house was going to get torched. I'm an outdoor person and really in need of a beach break or something!


On Monday, some awesome news came my way when I found out I was the winner of Amanda's giveaway with some awesome goodies. The Gigi NY clutch is gorgeous (love the color) and I've been eying those Kate Spade glitter stud earrings since the Nordstrom sale was trending all over the blog world but I've had to limit my shopping since my goal at the moment is to save for two upcoming trips. I love that the earrings match the purse perfectly!


I hardly ever get to eat ceviche and never attempted to make it but this Ceviche recipe looks fantastic for a light and healthy summer treat.


I really like this quote for motivation considering the career I've fallen into. #alwaysneedmotivation



My only purchase for the month arrived in the mail last night - Mac's Flat Out Fabulous lipstick. The raspberry color is gorgeous! Of course I had to try it on right away and since I had no where to go, I walked around the house in my PJs with bright raspberry lips for the rest of the night like a crazy person. K even asked "why are your lips so pink?" haha


Since I've been full on planning our trip to New Orleans, I ran cross this article about Unbelievable Dishes Found Only In NOLA. I've spoken to a few other bloggers who are also going to New Orleans in the near future so thought it might be helpful for planning your trip.


And let's end the week with some funnies...







Have a great weekend!

Linking up with Amanda for Friday Favorites.

28 comments

  1. I'm always Happy when Friday shows up, too! Sorry about the rain, hopefully the sun will make it's appearance soon. I was so happy for you when I saw you won Amanda's giveaway, woohoo girlie, congrats! You are going to have the best time in NOLA, hope all my tips helped!

    Happy FRIDAY, GORGEOUS! xoxo

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  2. Hopefully the rain lets up soon--I hate rainy weeks...they just make you feel blah. Congrats on being the winner of the giveaway! That's so exciting!! That ceviche recipe I've had pinned for a long time and have just never gotten to making it. If you make it, let me know how it is!
    Have a great weekend!

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  3. I'm totally going to check out that article about dishes only found in New Orleans! And that creeper van would totally kidnap me either the "free wine" on the side! Happy Friday!

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  4. ah i am so glad you put that last one up because hello yes to drinking allll the time hahah. and i need to see that lipstick on you stat. you should wear it to work! and lastly yes to this damn rain. i was out last night and was afraid to walk to my car bc of all the lightning haha. freaky! happy friday love!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  5. OMG when you go to NOLA find the restaurant that serves that dish because I want it too! I'm sorry the weather has been such crap for you guys lately - hopefully there is a movie you've been wanting to see!! Enjoy your weekend! xo, biana -BlovedBoston

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  6. MAC lipsticks are my favorite! Must try this color, how funny about the PJ's and lipstick, soooo something I would do! Yay on the giveaway win!!! Love winning stuff although it rarely happens, ha ha!!! LOVE your funnies, I laughed so hard, I almost spit out my coffee! Wish you, gorgeous woman, a fun, relaxing and PLEASE full of sunshine weekend! ;-)

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

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  7. I pinned the buzzfeed list, thank you!

    That's an awesome giveway to win - I love it all.

    Happy weekend, hoping for some sun for you!

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  8. What an awesome giveaway to win!!! I'm jealous!!!!!!!!
    lol I have also walked around the house in pajamas and new lipstick!

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  9. Ahh so jealous you won the contest! I was dying over that GiGi clutch, I guess I'm just going to have to suck it up and buy one myself! LOVE that new Mac color you got, so pretty! I might have to hunt that one down. I totally would have rocked it all night too haha! Happy Friday girlie!
    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  10. Congrats on winning the contest!! That is so awesome. You got some great new goodies.Sorry to hear about all the rain. It's raining here today and it sinks. It should never rain in the summer. hahaha

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  11. Wow, that giveaway you won is fantastic! I feel you on the crazy storms-we had two tornadoes close to us this week, and it was so scary! Lol, that Royal Dansk meme is so true! Have a great weekend, lady! :)

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  12. I was sooooo happy when I saw that you won the giveaway - glad that you're loving the prizes! xoxo B | The Sequin Notebook

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  13. Oh man, luckiest lady for winning that giveaway!! So many favorite things there :) Hope you have a great (not-too-rainy) weekend!

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  14. Hope the rain stops soon! It gets old fast!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  15. Oh man girl. Sorry about that rain. That stinks. On the bright side I am so happy for you about winning the contest! If I couldn't win myself I am glad you got to!

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  16. Yay about winning the giveaway, but nay on the rain thing. Hopefully it clears up for you guys soon!! That MAC lipstick is so pretty, I may need to pick that up as a birthday gift to myself. I've been trying to cut back on spending too, but not doing so hot. Omg the cookies thing, couldn't be more true.

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  17. YES for Friday and ugh this rain has got to stop! I'm hoping to squeeze in some pool time tomorrow, and our table for brunch is supposed to be outside on the water on Sunday for the view of the lake *fingers crossed*. Congrats on winning the giveaway, so many pretty goodies! And love that lipstick, can't wait to see it on you as I may have to copy you and get one for myself ;-)

    Happy Friday gurlie, see you Sunday <3

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  18. Yay for winning the giveaway! Have a great weekend :)
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  19. so the best restraunt in new orleans (besides galatoire's or antoine's) is restaurant august. my friend is the head chef there and he was featured all over the world for his cooking. also have a drink at commander's palace and get some gator at Muriel's. okay... and you HAVE to go to camelia grill!

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  20. Hope it dries out soon there, it was coming down so hard this morning here I was soaked even with an umbrella. Congrats on winning the giveaway! The sewing kit is so true my Nana used to keep them in one of those tins.

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  21. hahahahaha the sewing equipment/cookies one. hilarious.
    im sorry you've been having sucky weather! it's rained a couple times here but has been surprisingly okay. not hot though, womp womp.

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  22. New Orleans is our favorite city! I can't wait to plan another trip soon :) Your bullie is so cute, I checked out some pics! Bulldogs really are the best! Our guy is so funny, he always makes us laugh. Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!

    Alexis @ www.chemistrycachet.com

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  23. Ahhhhh that was the best giveaway ever, you lucky girl!!!! I love that raspberry color you grabbed, so perfect for fall!!!! I had to LOL at the sewing stuff...so true!!! Have a great weekend!!! It is supposed to rain here all weekend, boo!!!

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  24. SO jealous you won that giveaway!! Dying over those wine pics, you could totally kidnap me that way ;)

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  25. Hope the weather is improving for the weekend! So glad you won and get to enjoy those goodies. Haha – that free wine truck!

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  26. I have that ceviche recipe pinned & I keep looking at it. It looks so delicious.

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  27. Ohh that looks like such a pretty lip color & I love that quote too! I hope you guys get some sunshine soon, I know how it feels when you get stuck in a dreary weather pattern. And yay for winning that giveaway-- that clutch is sooo pretty!

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  28. i'm LOVING that flat out fabulous lipstick. it is a fave of mine, so much that i've shared it twice on the blog in one month. i might be obsessed. congrats on winning that AWESOME giveaway.

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