Friday Round-Up

Here we are again with another weekend upon us and no one is complaining!! Hoping to squeeze the last little bits out of summer this weekend, seeing as Boston has decided to cool of this last week! Linking up with Amanda to share some favorites! 







Favorite App

Thanks to my friend Jess for the introduction into this photo editor app! I know there are a ton of editor apps out there, but this one is free and it’s like having the magic of Photoshop at your fingertips with every picture. So far I’ve used it for flower photos and some food pictures, but I love playing with all the filters, settings and editing features it has! 

Favorite Recipe

Avocado – Bacon Toast

This is less recipe and more just ingredients. I’ve been looking to incorporate avocado into pretty much everything these days, and I’ll sub out the real bacon for turkey bacon for an easy morning breakfast…maybe with a side of eggs! 


Favorite Video

This video has been shared by thousands of people now, but in case you haven’t watched it yet – this is what the “challenge” is all about – raising awareness for a debilitating disease with no cure yet! It starts out like most other Bucket Challenge videos, but if you have a few minutes, watch the entire video. 

Favorite Giveaway(s)

Well that would be two this week – but a big congratulations to Kerry from Til Then Smile Often on winning the lip gloss set from Gloss48! I’ll be in touch shortly! Also, you still have a few more hours to enter the Tory Burch Giveaway


Favorite Pin

My little bar cart dreams are coming true, slowly but surely – we aren’t going the conventional route – but instead doing this Ikea DIY Hack for a bar cart and after another stellar find on Craigslist by Gary (and another trip to IKEA we don’t have to make) this little guy will be put together in the next few weeks!! Can’t wait to style it!! 


Favorite Links

+Elle’s feature with Audrey Hepburn’s Granddaughter

+Loved this fun take on how to nab Kate Middleton’s Style 

+Really fun and easy DIY

+Totally Unique Getting Ready attire for brides and bridesmaids from Wedding Party – written by yours truly! 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here Monday for Weekending and another awesome Giveaway!!  

Weekending



xo,

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  1. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalky
    August 22, 2014 / 12:09 pm

    kerry won that? omg what a pretty color. and that avocado bacon toast- GET IN MY BELLY!

    -kathy
    Vodka and Soda

  2. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    August 22, 2014 / 12:41 pm

    That bacon toast looks amazing! I usually mash avocado on my toast, but I've never thought of adding bacon – yum! Everything is better with bacon! Love the idea of your bar cart, can't wait to see how it comes out! Just downloaded that app – thanks! Have a great weekend!!

  3. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    August 22, 2014 / 12:52 pm

    I just downloaded that app a few days ago, love it! HOLD.THE.PHONE!! I won?! I am Jessie Spano Saved by the Bell excited!!! Thank you!!! That bar cart is going to look fabulous! Looking forward to see how you style it! Happy Friday!

  4. Jillian
    August 22, 2014 / 12:58 pm

    OMG that avocado bacon toast looks sooo good! great idea to mix it up. i finally downloaded VSOCAM the other day! i love it. have a great weekend! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  5. P!nky
    August 22, 2014 / 1:08 pm

    Avocado bacon toast?!!?1 that sounds divine!!! YUM!

    Downloading that app now, thank you!

    happy Friday, lady!

  6. Lindsay @ Lovely Life Styling
    August 22, 2014 / 1:08 pm

    I love finding new photo editor apps. Have you tried Afterlight? I use it all the time! I'm hoping to win that Tory Burch crossbody! 🙂

  7. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    August 22, 2014 / 1:15 pm

    I love VSO cam but I usually only use it for scenery pics! Love that pin for sure and that toast looks amazing! That ALS video made my cry 🙁 I got challenged today so I have to do mine tonight after work… brrr! At least it's still REALLY hot here! Happy Friday love!!!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  8. Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptions
    August 22, 2014 / 1:16 pm

    The bacon avo toast looks delicious!!

  9. Pamela @ alittleglitter.com
    August 22, 2014 / 1:16 pm

    Thanks for sharing that app! I'm downloading it now. That toast looks so freaking gooooooood!

  10. Kay R.
    August 22, 2014 / 1:24 pm

    Love Kerry so Im glas she won that sexy lip colour. Im still drooling over it and I think Im going to buy it anyway. Thanks for sharing the app Im gonna dload it!

  11. Karly @ What Karly Said
    August 22, 2014 / 1:24 pm

    I'm downloading that photo editor app as I type this – I'm always on the hunt for new things like that! Hooray for your bar cart! That truly is so cute and a genius Ikea hack. Have a great weekend, lady!

  12. Ashley
    August 22, 2014 / 1:31 pm

    Who would’t love avocado bacon toast?? That looks awesome!

  13. Our Appetizer
    August 22, 2014 / 1:44 pm

    I am obsessed with that app. When I first downloaded it, I hated it because I didn't know how to use it. Now I love it. Anything with avocado is just pure deliciousness.

  14. Joey Hodges
    August 22, 2014 / 1:59 pm

    Shut up! Bacon avocado toast? Excuse me while I run off to the market to grab some avocados! I know what's for lunch today!

  15. A Brew of Blessings
    August 22, 2014 / 2:02 pm

    Bacon avocado!? I MUST try this stat!

  16. Kallie @ But First, Coffee
    August 22, 2014 / 2:03 pm

    Mmm if you like that toast you'd like my avacado recipe, I put bacon in it. Bam! Yah I just went there. Lol.

  17. Caroline {Virginia Sweet}
    August 22, 2014 / 2:08 pm

    Love the bar cart and the app – thank you so much! I hope you have a fabulous weekend my dear! xox

  18. Pink and Fabulous
    August 22, 2014 / 2:12 pm

    OMG that Ikea Expedit hack! I have one of those and I need to make this happen asap!! Happy Friday girlie! xo

  19. Shannon Jenkins
    August 22, 2014 / 2:13 pm

    Yay for Friday! OMG that bacon avacado toast! Mmmm!! That ALS video.. I literally sobbed like a baby after watching it. I have so many ALS patients it just touches my heart! Have a great weekend!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  20. Kristen
    August 22, 2014 / 2:21 pm

    oh my freaking god I am IN LOVE with that expedit turned bar cart. you guys are so fancy. cant wait to see it!
    mmm avo on toast is my fave (good without bacon too lol)

  21. Kelly Elizabeth
    August 22, 2014 / 2:22 pm

    I love watching that video! He is awesome, and such an amazing advocate and strong patient too. Thanks for sharing Biana! Also, Happy Friday!!

  22. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    August 22, 2014 / 2:24 pm

    That toast looks really good. Watch out for turkey bacon though, I read on Women's Health that there can be a lot of fillers in it. Try the black forest bacon at Trader Joe's too. 🙂 I'll have to watch that video some time, that bar cart is cute. I wonder what kind of stories Audrey's granddaughter has about her!! She's a beautiful girl too. And oh the Dutchess always looks so flawless, love her. 🙂 I hope that you have a fab weekend lady! 🙂

  23. amanda @ as the wine cork turns
    August 22, 2014 / 2:25 pm

    seriously downloading that app as i type! i love a good photo app. and avocado bacon? good lord yes. i used to hate it solely because i didn't like the color. weird or what?! now i can't get enough! happy friday lovely 🙂

  24. B @ The Sequin Notebook
    August 22, 2014 / 2:40 pm

    I've heard great things about that app but I've been a little intimidated by it since I'm not too tech-savvy…is it beginner friendly?

  25. Elena @ baby Ridley bump
    August 22, 2014 / 2:40 pm

    Avacado bacon toast looks amazing!! I have seen so many people using that Visco cam app, may have to give it a try! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

  26. Elle Sees
    August 22, 2014 / 2:44 pm

    i love an ikea hack!! vsco cam is my fave pic app. it's what i used for almost all of them!

  27. Marie
    August 22, 2014 / 2:59 pm

    It has gotten cooler here. I love sweater weather!! Love the ikea hack and can't wait to see yours. I downloaded that app, can't wait to start using it.

  28. Marie
    August 22, 2014 / 3:00 pm

    Have a great weekend lady!!!

  29. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes
    August 22, 2014 / 3:02 pm

    The Ice Bucket Challenge is incredible and the money and the awareness it's raised is awesome. My uncle actually passed away from this disease a few years ago so it is near and dear to my heart. Love that you figured out a bar cart hack! Can't wait to see pictures of the finished project!

  30. Megan @ ThefancyFlamingo
    August 22, 2014 / 3:03 pm

    I just downloaded that photo app, thx! Also, just watched that als video….It was very powerful.

  31. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    August 22, 2014 / 3:10 pm

    Cute idea for the bar cart!! Can't wait to see how you do it up 🙂 And that avocado toast and bacon with a side of eggs sounds like the perfect breakfast. What time are you coming over to cook that? 🙂 Have a great weekend girl!

  32. Brianne
    August 22, 2014 / 3:19 pm

    Avocado bacon toast?! That's 3 of my favorite things!!

  33. Kate @ Another Clean Slate
    August 22, 2014 / 3:20 pm

    I've never thought about making avocado toast. But yum! Happy weekend!

  34. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair
    August 22, 2014 / 3:35 pm

    if you want to be fancy and italian you could call it avocado and bacon crostini! 🙂

  35. Leslie Lukens Martin
    August 22, 2014 / 3:45 pm

    Definitely going to download that app…thanks for the rec! And I was getting annoyed with all the #icebucketchallenge posts EVERYWHERE…until I watched that video a couple of days ago. Totally puts it all in perspective. Have a fabulous weekend!

  36. Cait | Home Sweet Ruby
    August 22, 2014 / 3:49 pm

    I love that Ikea hack for a bar cart! I was thinking of doing that with the larger version of that bookcase! Cute and low budget, perfect! Also that recipe looks delish! Everything makes me hungry these days.. haha

  37. Unknown
    August 22, 2014 / 3:53 pm

    Love all of them..specially the lipstick on the gloomy day 🙂

    xoxo
    Meg
    snazzybellanista.com
    instagram.com/snazzybellanista

  38. Shenine joon
    August 22, 2014 / 3:59 pm

    Thank you to you and Jess for that amazing app!! and they have it for android too! I'm in heaven! I'm adding that Ikea bar cart to my list! love it! Have a great weekend girly!

  39. Rebecca Jo
    August 22, 2014 / 4:03 pm

    Oh golly… that ALS video just broke my heart… how a family has that horrible disease just run through it… what a brave man to be so honest

  40. MakeMeUpMia
    August 22, 2014 / 4:10 pm

    Thank you for sharing that app! I watched and shared that video on FB last night asking people to keep donating and doing that challenges. That video broke my heart and I'm sick of the people complaining about the challenges.

  41. JMO
    August 22, 2014 / 4:17 pm

    Girl, all I eat is avocado toast- you can mix it up in so many ways and with bacon? Um yes, done. Checking out that editor app now and I hope you have a fabulous weekend gorgeous!! xoxo

  42. Anonymous
    August 22, 2014 / 4:27 pm

    I have been using VSCO forever now. I love it! I like to use other photoapps as well like Pic-Tap-Go. Try using them both!! Super fun!

    I stopped following the ice bucket challenge because it's turned into a pissing contest and social media hype to get likes and views.

  43. birdie to be
    August 22, 2014 / 4:44 pm

    That first picture is so pretty and I love that pin! Have a great weekend!

  44. Melissa Nicole
    August 22, 2014 / 5:03 pm

    i loooove vsco cam. my fave app for sure!

  45. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    August 22, 2014 / 5:04 pm

    Your bar cart is going to be awesome! I'll have to watch that video as soon as I get home!

  46. Gold Coast Girl
    August 22, 2014 / 5:13 pm

    Yum! Love that avacado bacon toast 😉

  47. Lindsay T.
    August 22, 2014 / 6:15 pm

    OMGGG avocado + bacon anything is amazing! I haven't watched the ALS video all the way through because I start crying uncontrollably. So glad that video is getting around, I'm tired of people negging out about the ice bucket challenge!

  48. Christina
    August 22, 2014 / 6:17 pm

    or you can sub out bacon for jerky…bc that's what i'm about to do! haha! have a great weekend 🙂

  49. Becky M
    August 22, 2014 / 6:29 pm

    Ooo I can't wait to check out that app! And I love your bar cart! So pretty and different!

    madeintheshadeblog.com

  50. Anonymous
    August 22, 2014 / 6:41 pm

    Go you with the bar cart hack – can't wait to see the final result. Have a great weekend, pretty!

  51. Jamie
    August 22, 2014 / 7:00 pm

    Mmmmmm avacado.

  52. Nadine
    August 22, 2014 / 7:43 pm

    I am going to have to check out that app! Bacon avocado toast? Mmmmmm

    Yay Kerry for winning!!!!! I love that cart it looks so fun!

    Have a great weekend!

  53. Unknown
    August 22, 2014 / 7:52 pm

    wow that avocado toast looks yyummmmmmmmmmm!
    coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com

  54. Unknown
    August 22, 2014 / 8:01 pm

    Wow, that is an amazing video. Thats the first time I've taken a moment to watch it. I love avocado toast and never thought to add bacon. Bacon makes EVERYTHING better!!!

  55. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    August 22, 2014 / 8:07 pm

    That recipe looks yummy and I LOVED your Wedding feature I totally saved it 🙂 Can't wait to hear the details on this bar cart! xoxoxo

  56. Lyndsay
    August 22, 2014 / 8:10 pm

    Oh my goodness. I hadn't seen that video yet, thank you so much for sharing it. Also, I need to check out that app asap!

    prosecco in the park

  57. Ally Harding
    August 22, 2014 / 8:23 pm

    That toast looks so good. I love avocado toast already but never thought about adding bacon. How genius!! I need to check out that app. I'm always lookin for new ones with cool features! Have a great weekend!

  58. Amy {Cupcakes+Couture}
    August 22, 2014 / 8:28 pm

    hope you have a fantastic weekend!! 🙂

  59. Kasey Lynne
    August 22, 2014 / 9:09 pm

    I'm seriously loving all of your favorites this week!
    I'll be making that toast for breakfast tomorrow, and I'll also be running to Ikea to get supplies to make that adorable freaking bar cart! I want it so bad!

  60. Zelle B.
    August 22, 2014 / 9:37 pm

    love, love, love that pin! And that toast looks yum! Hope you have a great weekend, xo!

  61. -Heather-
    August 22, 2014 / 9:48 pm

    Ok I love that bar cart!! and bacon and avocado? That is my love language!!

  62. Stella Cadente
    August 22, 2014 / 9:50 pm

    I am obsessed with bar carts! However in my current space I have nowhere to put one! 🙁

    xx
    Lauren Elizabeth
    Petite in Pearls

  63. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    August 22, 2014 / 9:54 pm

    Love the getting ready attire! I just bought and customized purple tanks for my bridesmaids to get ready. Happy weekend!!!

  64. Carly
    August 22, 2014 / 11:57 pm

    That really was the best ice bucket challenge video- so, so moving and a great reminder behind the point of the challenge and the huge difference it's making spreading awareness! I've seen so many people use the vsco app but have never looked into it- maybe I will finally give it a try!

  65. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    August 22, 2014 / 11:58 pm

    That toast looks DELCIOUS! I wonder if it'd taste okay with my soy "bacon." hahaha

  66. Unknown
    August 23, 2014 / 12:40 am

    Wow that looks so delicious !!
    Now I'm hungry !!

    xx
    missluludarling.blogspot.com

  67. Maggie
    August 23, 2014 / 3:20 am

    I am always looking for a new photo editing app on my phone! This one definitely sounds promising! And that avocado toast – YUM!! Happy Friday!! 🙂

    Maggie
    PolishedClosets.com

  68. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    August 23, 2014 / 4:14 am

    Loved your article- you are such a great writer!! And I definitely think matching/themed outfits while getting ready is a great touch. I'm hoping I'm gifted a robe one of these days 🙂

  69. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    August 23, 2014 / 3:44 pm

    I just started using that photo editing app too! I love it! I always forget my camera when I go out, which makes for less than professional blog posts! 🙂 Also, that avocado and bacon toast? OMG. And you really are a great writer, lady! xo

  70. Happy walker
    August 23, 2014 / 7:17 pm

    First time visits here, nice blog and sharing, I wish you to have a happy day~ =D

    Regards,
    (A Growing Teenager Diary Malaysia)

  71. Katie Elizabeth
    August 24, 2014 / 3:37 am

    Holy crap, that avocado bacon toast looks AMAZING. I need that in my life! Off to read the Kate Middleton article because I'm 100% obsessed with her… Hope you're having a good weekend!

  72. LeeLee
    August 25, 2014 / 4:13 am

    Avocado bacon toast sounds so good!

  73. Paige @ Reasons to Come Home
    August 25, 2014 / 6:44 pm

    I downloaded the VSCO cam just the other day because I saw your hash tag on Instagram. Can't wait to try it out 🙂

  74. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    August 25, 2014 / 7:16 pm

    OH my gosh that bar cart! How perfect!!!! Can't wait to see the final outcome! 🙂

  75. Anonymous
    August 26, 2014 / 6:41 pm

    so now i get what you are saying about the ikea hack bar cart! thats going to look great. i hope it turns out as you wanted it to! i'm glad you shared a link to vscocam app because i had NO idea what it was!