Lucky me, I have tomorrow off work, but I did work this past weekend and a lot of breaking news happened, so my work schedule is 50 shades of messed up right now. Regardless, it’s the end of the weekend for everyone else, soooo… weekly recap time!
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Link roundup:
This woman donated her kidney to a stranger and now they’re together and expecting a child. I bawl.
Iago (The bird from Lion King) read snippets of 50 Shades of Grey. My abs still hurt from laughing.
President Obama and Buzzfeed collaborated on a two-minute video and it’s adorable. Regardless of your political views, I think everyone can agree that Obama is definitely down-to-earth people person with a great sense of humor.
Some huge Harry Potter fan compiled every Severus Snape scene into chronological order and I bawled.
Kathryn posted this recipe for vegan lemon mint tarts on her blog, Through the Thicket, and I think I’m going to have to try them.
We’re in the middle of #NYFW and no worries, Vogue has got you completely covered.
Cindy Crawford posted un-retouched lingerie photos, which is lovely because she’s still absolutely gorgeous.
Apartment Therapy has a post about modernizing antique furniture which is good, because I’m kind of on a furniture rehab spree lately.
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And me this week? I had one of the most productive weeks ever. I mentioned working this past weekend, and when my company schedules me for four hours on Saturday and the four hours on Sunday, I get a weekday off. Also, working a split weekend shift forces me to stay in town and #GSD. So, this week, I…
- Attempted to eat a massive ice cream brownie sundae at Pizza House and failed. Miserably. Even with Seth’s help.
- Had a dinner date at Killer Hibachi with my friend Tasha.
- Went to Target to get a pillow and ended up with like, $70 worth of home decor including this candle (in pink peony, peach prosecco and lemon trifle) and this gold serving tray.
- Went on a gold spray painting spree. Stay tuned for results.
- FINALLY painted my desk and dresser. I’d had my desk primed for six months but never got around to actually painting it until now. (Stay tuned for results on this project as well.)
- Made this delicious Valentine’s Day popcorn and then mailed it to Seth.
- Celebrated the actual Valentine’s Day by making raspberry lemonade red wine slushies and then going to see Fifty Shades of Grey with Elise.
- Had a lunch date at Max and Emily’s (the best sandwich shop
in mid-Michigananywhere) with my friend Erin. - Ordered a new camera lens after I accidentally broke mine on assignment for work.
- Devoured more newsroom cupcakes. (You guys seemed to love those last time)
- Spent Friday in a flower shop learning about floral arrangements.
- Bought myself roses because why the hell not.
- Made my favorite root veggie and lentil stew.
- Still managed to put in a full work week + overtime at the paper.
You can see this stuff as it happens if you follow me on Instagram.
I have no idea how the heck I accomplished all of that (maybe it’s because I averaged five hours of sleep a night?) but hooray for productive weeks! Hopefully this week will be just as productive. I have a few fun things planned that I already can’t wait to share! What do you have planned for this coming week? Let me know in the comments!
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I can’t wait to see your desk and drawer! I ALWAYS go into a store just “planning” on getting one thing and I come out with so many extra stuff!!! -_-
Jessica
the.pyreflies.org
Right? And then I always forget to buy the one thing I intended to buy too!
yummy this all looks so good
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
So jealous of your day off today! Seriously jealous of your amazing food and those slushies! Yum! Enjoy your day off today girl!
<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea
Breezes
Thanks! Spent it working on a special project for you all. Can’t wait to share!
I wish I had enough time to do all of these things. But alas, I have a puppy who demands my attention. But I can’t wait for you to meet him!
xo, Caitlin
And Possibly Dinosaurs
Puppy= totally worthy of attention. And yes! I can’t wait either!
Oh all that food looks so delicious! I’ve been on that gold spray painting spree….it can get dangerous
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
So far my trash can, desk lamp, desk legs and wire baskets have been victimized. Spray painting everything in sight gold is just too easy!
Omg that Gilbert Godfried video is the most hilarious – there’s so many different videos out there of people reading from Fifty Shades of Grey. This one by ellen is pretty hilarious as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on3JCwnwHbU. I love ellen.
Ahhhh! I love her! Thanks for the link; I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of watching these 50 Shades readings clips!
Great post with lovely photos! The food is definitely making me hungry!
Thanks! I find that cupcakes usually cure hunger pains.
I loved that Obama video!
Christina
http://www.cityloveee.blogspot.com
I know, right?! I couldn’t stop laughing when it got to the “thanks Obama” part.
Target is a dangerous, dangerous place. It takes some real self control (…which I don’t have) to go in there and come out with just what you needed. You’re killing me with all the sweets! Now I’m craving an ice cream sunday and cupcake!
Mili
I have no self-control when it comes to Target. Or desserts. I wish vegetables looked as cute as desserts in Instagram, because I do eat those too, haha!
Aw this is such a cute post hehe! I love how productive you were this week. And omgosh, I’m just like you, every time I go to Target I spend wayyy more than I should!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
I swear I’m usually a lazy bum… no idea how I got so much done this week! And yes, Target and I have a love/ hate relationship.
I love this post! The shoots are really cute, and the good look so good!! Have a amazing day!!
onlybmh.blogspot.com
Thank you! You as well!
Wow, just reading all that you did has got me exhausted! It’s always good to keep busy, though, I always find I’m happiest when I’m busiest
I’ve followed you on instagram to keep up with all of your adventures, though!
xo, Dolce // http://www.mydailysweet.com/
Leave me a comment; I’m always looking for new blogs to follow!
I saw- your feed is lovely, by the way. And I totally agree. I would rather be insanely busy than bored out of my mind!
Love it, you must have been truly indulging this week. Definately productive!
Mrsinlondon.co.uk
Haha, I did have soooome vegetables, but those definitely aren’t as pretty to Instagram.
What a great weekly update! I love how easy you make it on the eyes, it’s so short and simple yet it delivers everything perfectly. Thanks!
christycee.blogspot.ca
Thanks! I know how busy everyone is this day and age- no sense wasting time, right? Thanks for stopping by!
i love this! totally understand the going to target for one thing, and leaving with $70 worth of things! but the candle is cute!
Thanks! The word peony is tooootally spelled wrong in that picture, but it’s spelled correctly on my actual candle. So weird, right?
I love the idea of your Sundown Rundown. You have a very active, jam packed life! How do you find time to blog on the reg?
XxMO
madame-ostrich.com
Being 100 percent truthful- 80 percent of my weeks consist of Netflix and popcorn. I guess I’m just in a productive streak lately! Here’s to hoping it continues!
that hot fudge sundae looks amazing!
http://www.rosecolorglass.com
Haha, thanks! I so wish I could have finished it!
All your photographs are so adorable! xx
fashionismyfirstlanguage.blogspot.ie
Awe, thanks Elizabeth!
I used that lens for almost this entire year – love it!!
xoxo
Kaley
My Closet Life Blog
Glad to know! I’m excited to start messing around with it!