Life Lately


Hello friends and happy Monday! I know I've said this before but life has been so busy lately that I can't seem to find much free time for blogging. I've settled into my new job and pretty much settled into our new house yet my days seem to be packed full. Quiet Sundays at home have been my saving grace for getting caught up and organized for the week ahead.

I love my new job and the people that I work with. I have the cutest, bubbly intern that cracks me up and the projects that I'm working on are so much more fulfilling than anything before. Last week Wednesday the CEO of our company got tickets to a private event at the Amway Center for the Orlando Pro Summer League so I got to tag along and network with local business people which was really fun.


Since the shootings at Pulse Nightclub, Orlando has really come together as a community and it makes me happy to see all the signs of support and little reminders as I make my way around town.


On Friday evening I made it home from work feeling more than exhausted but agreed to go out for dinner with K to try a new restaurant close to home.

 

I'm so happy we decided to try Canvas because the food and lakefront atmosphere was amazing plus we caught a beautiful sunset while eating dinner. I can't wait to go back to try their brunch.




It started storming as we were leaving the restaurant so we just headed home to have a quiet night. This is how we were greeted by Lola when we got home and, honestly, I couldn't wait to join her! lol
 

Most of Saturday was spent getting errands done and cleaning up around the house. In the evening we entertained some friends and made Fresh Watermelon Martinis with cucumber infused vodka (a copycat recipe from Bonefish Grill) which were so light and refreshing.


Our guests brought us this amazing basket of goodies for a housewarming gift which was so thoughtful and unexpected.

 
The four of us then headed out for dinner at 310 Nona and spent the evening chatting and catching up over a nice meal.




 Sunday was spent relaxing at home and getting all the things in the land organized which was a great end to the weekend. Lola got her tan on in the backyard while I hid in the shade from the unbearable 100 degree heat we've been experiencing.



The countdown is on for our trip to Jamaica - 11 days to go!


Joining the lovely Biana for her Weekending linkup.

24 comments

  1. Sounds like you're getting the hang of your new job and settling in nicely into the new house! Two great restaurants with amazing and delicious food this weekend sounds pretty perfect!! Hope you have a great start to the week! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. Watermelon martinis sound so delicious! That is so great you like your new job, I know that is such a good feeling! Hope you have a great week!

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  3. LOVE all these pictures...great food, awesome martinis and sweet Lola....what more do you need to make for an awesome weekend!! So proud of you and I know how lucky the company is the have brilliant Emily!! You shine like a diamond!!

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  4. You seem busy, tired but happy! Hope you have an amazing week!! Xoxox

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  5. Sounds like a great weekend! I absolutely love Canvas and 310! I didn't know they opened one in Lake Nona, so fun! And glad you're loving your new job! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  6. I have noticed the same thing - people are still rallying around Orlando and that makes me so happy!! Glad work is going well!!

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  7. yay for vacation time soon! so exciting. and i'm so glad things are going so well! nothing better than being happy and fulfilled. canvas looks awesome - i'll have to check it out! happy monday love

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  8. Canvas looks like a great place.

    I'm glad the sense of community remains in Orlando. I hope it always does.

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  9. It's great how much the city of Orlando has come together. I would love to get there one day to visit. Glad you are loving your new job!!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  10. Looks like a great weekend and some amazing food out!!!! Hope you have a great week!

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  11. I'm glad that you're loving your new job! The view & the food at Canvas look incredible. I love cucumber vodka. That martini sounds really good. Your friends sound so sweet.

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  12. I love how Lola has her tongue out and everything, too cute!!! Canvas looks like a lot of fun. I love trying out new restaurants. And that housewarming basket is filled with awesome stuff!

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  13. It really sounds like you're happy at your new job...that's awesome and I couldn't be happier for you. Those watermelon drinks sound so tasty! Hope you have a great week Emily :)

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  14. I love low key weekends where you get to spend time with friends and still get stuff done around the house! That picture of Lola on the couch is too cute, and that's probably exactly how I looked at some point on Friday! Canvas looks like such an amazing restaurant! Not only does the food look good but the view is amazing too! Brunch would probably be awesome there!

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  15. Those watermelon martinis look delicious! Have a great week!

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  16. Looks like a pretty busy weekend! I just love Lola!

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  17. So glad to hear you are loving your new job! It can really make such a difference! That restaurant you guys tried looks delicious - even better that you caught a pretty sunset!

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  18. Yay for an amazing and fulfilling career instead of just a job! Those watermelon martinis look delish, and we so need to come by and see the new house and of course visit with Miss Lola our little sunbather! Cheers to a fabulous week <3
    Green Fashionista

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  19. I'm so glad you are loving your new job! It's so hard to go out on Fridays after a long day at work, but Canvas looks so great! Love that photo of Lola zonked out! Haha.

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  20. So much good food and drink. Glad you are liking your new career. Lola is so cute! Have a good week!

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  21. Sounds like a great and full weekend. I feel ya with not having enough time to blog. Every week I think I will have time and every week it is a struggle. Glad to hear you like your new job! http://mymonochromaticlife.com

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  22. Hope you have a good time on your trip. It's great that you like your new job. That food looks delish.

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  23. I can't get over how cute lola is! Those martinis look and sound sooo good! It looks like you guys had a great find with the new restaurant. I don't even care for scallops and those look soo good! So glad you are loving your new job so much, it's really refreshing to hear about someone who genuinely enjoys what they're doing.

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  24. omg that last pic of lola in the sun is too cute. all the food looks amazing, and how nice of your guests to bring that housewarming gift! that is so awesome that you are enjoying your new job so much and settling into the new house. quiet sundays are a must for me, really resets for the week i feel like. and sometimes blogging just has to take a backseat to life ;)

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