Friday Favorites {What I'm Loving}

Friendships

Happy Birthday Rhys!

missing Dina because she's taking the picture :) 

I am so lucky to have such a great group of friends here in San Diego. I was terrified to move here and leave my comfort zone in Vegas. Luckily, I was introduced to some pretty incredible people through Mark's work and my own. I'm so thankful for every lady here who makes me feel so special. The other night, some of these girls went to celebrate a dear friend, Rhys' birthday. So fun!

Bai Bubbles

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I love sparkling water because it makes me feel like I am drinking something fancier than just plain water lol. I actually really love soda but I know that it's terrible for me, so I avoid it most days. I just found these Bai Bubble drinks and I think they are delicious. The black cherry is my favorite :) 

Enchilada Soup

I made the Enchilada soup that Christina posted last week and holy moly it was delicious! I'm such a weirdo about corn in dishes but it was actually super yummy. I think the cotija cheese gives it great flavor and the chicken was so tender. This will be a staple for us this fall! 

Fall Colors

Blush   |   Palette 

Now that the weather is getting cooler, I change up my makeup to more fall "appropriate" colors. Instead of using pinky blushes and shimmer eye shadows, I'll use mauvey blushes and matte eye shadows. I've pulled out my Oasis blush from Nars and I had forgotten how much I LOVE it. Such a pretty color. I've also been using my Lorac Pro palette more often. The matte colors are pretty perfect and the bronze shade it my go-to for some shimmer.

This Is Us

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This week we watched the new show This Is Us and we loved it!!! I don't know what I was expecting but it was totally different. I really don't want to ruin the first episode for anyone, so I'll post more about it next week. Go watch the replay on NBC.com, trust me, you'll like it! :) 

Living Like Grown-ups

You guys, I forgot to tell you the most exciting/ boring thing ever. We have a washer and dryer at our new place!!! We haven't had a washer and dryer in our home in the last three years. We've had to use the community washer and dryers and it was pretty awful. I know this sounds like such a boring thing to be excited about but just imagine your life without one. Pretty bad huh??

I'm linking up with all my favorite ladies today! Check out their blogs: Christina, April, Natasha, Amy, and Karli.

Five Things To Look Forward to in Fall

Fall is officially here so I can finally start talking about all the pumpkin/ fall goodness lol. I feel like I've been pretty good so far. I've only had one pumpkin cream latte and I haven't posted much about anything fall related haha. Here is my roundup of things I am looking forward to...

Scarves

Red Plaid  |  Blue Plaid  | Knit Scarf 

Who doesn't love being wrapped in a comfy scarf?? I have tons and tons of scarves and pretty much live in them all fall/ winter. Let's be real, San Diego doesn't have a winter haha. Anyways, I have a couple favorite ones that I can't wait to wear but of course I have my eye on a few new scarves as well. Can you tell I have a thing for plaid??

Oh and one more because I can't help myself. I LOVE the fringe.

Comfort Food

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I am a huge fan of hearty soups and chilis in the colder months. I love to make my family recipe of stew and also french onion soup. I posted about some yummy soup recipes a couple weeks ago but I've found even more that look amazing. Check out this list of 50 fall soup recipes from Country Living. YUM! This Sausage and Cheese Tortellini soup needs to make an appearance ASAP. I'm not sure Mark will be pumped about the carb fiesta but I'm excited about it lol. Also, I'm posting about a new fave recipe I made this week during my Five on Friday tomorrow. Come back to check it out!

Apple Galore

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This is such a great time of year for all things apple. I have found some really yummy looking apple desserts and I can't wait to give them a try. This blooming' Baked Apple Dessert from The Gunny Sack looks incredible.

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These Apple Pie Bites look like the perfect bite size treats. How adorable are they??

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Everyone needs a great Apple Cider recipe. This look pretty fantastic!!

Gilmore Girls

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Gilmore Girls is back on November 25th and I couldn't be more excited. If it wasn't over Thanksgiving break, I would have a party for it lol! Anyone else excited to watch??

Neutrals

Plaid  |  Maroon Sweater  | Gray  Sweater

I love me some good neutrals with pops of maroon and green. The fall is full of these colors and it's totally my jam. I also love wearing big comfy sweaters and basically anything plaid. This light blue plaid is calling my name! Fall is by far the most comfortable season when it comes to clothes and I am so ready!

What are you guys most looking forward to in fall??

Weekend Recap {Backyard DIY}

cheesin' it after breakfast on Saturday

Happy Monday everyone! I was actually in such a good mood this morning but it's probably because I had a long weekend. I was home from work on Thursday and Friday because I had some doctor's appointments. Even though I had to lay low those days, I was still able to sleep in :) Win in my book!

We spent a good chunk of the weekend working on the backyard. When I say we, I mean mostly Mark and our friend Greg. I did help with the plants but that's about it haha. My hubby is super handy and I was even more impressed than normal when he whipped up these planters. We got the wood on Friday afternoon and him and Greg put them together in no time. They look awesome! Our pups thought they were pretty awesome as well lol.

 He also made this bench, and this little table to camouflage the propane tank for the fire pit. I can't wait until it gets cool enough to use.

On Sunday, we brought our friends Spencer and Rob some dinner and were able to see their new little one, Charlie. He's so precious!

Afterwards, we went on a date night to the Brigantine. It was nice to relax and let someone else make a meal for us :) It was a great weekend and I'm really looking forward to next weekend when my Grammie comes to visit. Should be fun! Have a great day everyone.

Five on Friday {A little of everything}

Good morning everyone! This is going up a little later than I expected but I had quite the day yesterday. Let's jump in!

New Bedroom Decor

Our friends Kayla and Greg gave us this adorable sign as a housewarming gift. I posted about it earlier this week but I had to share this picture again because it looks perfect in our room. Thanks guys! I also switched out our comforter because it matches our throw pillows and the room better. I totally forgot we had this comforter! I'm planning on doing a house tour soon. We are still working on the spare bedroom.

The Pioneer Woman Cookware

These bowls don't match our kitchen but they are so cute!! I also love the 4 pack of mason jars with lids. They would be perfect for parties with mixed drinks. 

How cute are these butter dishes?? I love the one on the left. 

My friend Ashley texted me yesterday with pictures of the new fall line by the Pioneer Woman. To say I'm obsessed is an understatement. I LOVE everything. I decided I had to go to Walmart and see everything for myself. Unfortunately, the Walmart we went to didn't have much but they did have some of her new stuff. I have so many of these items on my Christmas wish list already!

On the Weekend Menu

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I found this delicious looking chicken recipe on pinterest and I can't wait to make it this weekend. It looks amazing!!!

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I've been craving chipotle chicken chili for weeks now. It's finally getting cool enough to make some!

Redefine Amp It Up Special

I don't talk about my business a ton on here but this deal is way too good not to share. Right now they are running a special for the Redefine regimen and the Amp MD system. The Redefine regimen is the holy grail of anti-aging. It works on the loss of firmness, pore size, fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin texture. I use it every night and LOVE it. 

The Amp MD system includes the micro-needling roller, the Night Renewing Serum (it feels like silk on your face, love it!), and the cleaning system for the roller. Basically the roller works by using a micro-exoliation technology, in combination with the retinol and peptides in the Night Renewing system, to give your face as more youthful appearance. It works on those fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin texture. It increases collagen production too! I also use this every night and it's a must-have for me. 

So this special that is going on includes the Redefine regimen and the Amp MD system for 20% off and then they will give you an entire box of Acute Care for free! This is a huge deal because these little wrinkle-filling patches are normally over $200. It's basically botox without the needle :) Pretty awesome! I would love to tell you guys more about it if you're interested. :) 

So Thankful

I was dreading this week for awhile now but I'm so thankful it's over and everything went well. I'm also so grateful for my mom who came to be with me and Mark who took care of me. Thank you for all the prayers, texts, flowers, and yummy coffee treat this morning. I have the best friends! 

My last 10 pics on my iPhone

I saw this blog idea on Hello Happiness and thought it was so fun. Here is a little insight to what is in my photos on my phone. 

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One- A new tap house opened in Point Loma and we were finally able to check it out last week.  They had a pretty interesting beer list and a few appetizers and entrees on their menu. They haven't had their grand opening yet so I think they are still working out some kinks. I'm excited to see what their full menu will offer. 

Two- This picture of my hubby, my mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and me was taken last weekend at Greg's surprise party.

Three- I am pretty much obsessed with he Pioneer Woman and I'm even more obsessed with her cookware. Everything is so cute and very much my style. The plates shown above look pretty similar to what I have now but I love the detail in these plates. Christmas present idea?? :)

Four- I purchased this book, Holding Onto Hope, last week. I've heard really great things and I'm excited to read more. I'm only about 10 pages in so far.

Five- Rodan+Fields is pre-launching in Australia in the fall of 2016, which is so exciting!! Big things are happening!

Six- I love this quote. I've stood in my own way for SO long but I've made some big leaps this year. Joining the R+F business was such a big step for me but once I stopped thinking about what could go wrong, I was able to just believe in the opportunity that was in front of me. 

Seven- Our friends, Kayla and Greg, got us this beautiful sign as a housewarming gift. I think it looks perfect in our bedroom.

Eight- How cute is this outfit?? It's from Brighton Keller's Instagram and I love her style. So adorable!

Nine- I turned on my bluetooth in my car yesterday and Good, Good Father by Chris Tomlin was the first song to come on. I wasn't previously listening to it, so it was strange that it came on.  Must have been a sign. 

Ten- I saw this picture on FB the other day and loved it lol. This is how I felt last Friday.