Friday Favorites


Hello and Happy Friday friends! For a short week this sure did feel like a long one! I’m so looking forward to a warmer weekend and excited to spend some time outside! Also really looking forward to the AFC Championship game on Sunday – my home team the Jaguars are playing against my new home team the Patriots and I’m thinking it’s going to be a really fun game! I wanted to share a few favorites from the week! 

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Slow Cooker Meatballs 




I’m so guilty of pinning recipes then forgetting to make them, but last week I found this recipe and couldn’t wait to try it! With the extra time on Monday, I made my first ever batch of meatballs from scratch and wouldn’t you know, come dinner time G and I couldn’t get enough of the food! We had enough for lunch the next day and all my co-workers were saying how delicious it smelled!! Such an easy recipe and I highly suggest trying it! 




Google Arts & Culture 





At this point you have probably been seeing all the snaps of people taking selfies and seeing what painting they most resemble. You can download the Google Arts & Culture app and snap a photo of yourself. I have to say Gary’s doppelgänger made me cry with laughter – it was so good, but he wouldn’t even let me save it!! 



Beret Trend 


I’m not quite sure if I can pull off the beret trend, but I’m willing to give it a try. I found some cute options on Amazon and for less than $15 I’m willing to give this a whirl! I’m still deciding between the wine red and the grey color!! Which do you like?



Velvet Matte Lip Stain 


I had a couple gift cards to Victoria Secret that I was itching to use up and while in the checkout line I noticed their Velvet Matte lip stain collection. I always gravitate towards pink-nudes and this one named “Adored” is so pretty. Some matte lipsticks can be very drying, but this formula keeps a nice light air to it when it dry’s – basically your lips will not show cracks! It comes in a variety of different colors (10) and I was surprised to see that online you can get 2 for $18 when one is $14, so basically you’re getting one for almost 75% off! 





Hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead! 




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  1. Brianne
    January 19, 2018 / 11:25 am

    Good luck to the Jaguars! There is a part of me that wants to see a Patriots/Vikings Superbowl but only because my friend is a really big Patriots fan & is throwing a party. I don't REALLY want to play the Patriots or have them go to another Superbowl haha.

  2. Andrea Nine
    January 19, 2018 / 11:27 am

    Homemade meatballs all the way. Can you believe I have never used store bought frozen ones, always made my own and we love making them with ground turkey! woohoo, GO JAGS!!! Have a sweet weekend beautiful lady!

  3. Girl Meets Bow
    January 19, 2018 / 11:31 am

    Those meatballs sound delicious!! I think you’d look so adorable in that gray beret- too cute with the pearls! I want the Pats to win only because of my love for Rob Gronkowski – lol! Have a fun weekend!

  4. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    January 19, 2018 / 11:38 am

    We'll be watching the football game this weekend, too! And I'm the same with recipes I pin–I have to make myself go back and check my boards so I can remember recipes I want to try! Otherwise I pin too much ha!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

  5. a little bit of emily
    January 19, 2018 / 11:49 am

    That portrait from the Google app is spot on! I love meatballs – I am definitely going to check out that recipe!

  6. Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
    January 19, 2018 / 12:01 pm

    That matte lipstick looks amazing! And slow cooker meatballs sounds like the best winter meal, and so easy!! Happy Friday!!

  7. Life as the Mrs.
    January 19, 2018 / 12:15 pm

    How fun that your home team is playing your current home's team! That's fun! 🙂

  8. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    January 19, 2018 / 12:18 pm

    Those meatballs look SO yummy!!! I hope y'all have a great weekend!

  9. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    January 19, 2018 / 12:20 pm

    Why are doppelgänger pictures so freaking funny?! haha yours is great and I wish we could see Gary's! I see how you can be torn about the AFC championship game this weekend. I'm staying home for this one but as always Go Pats! Enjoy the weekend girlfriend!
    xo
    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

  10. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    January 19, 2018 / 12:37 pm

    I have got to try that app lol! Happy Friday!

  11. Jalisa
    January 19, 2018 / 12:49 pm

    I haven’t heard of that app! Girl, your introducing me to so many apps this week, lol. Btw, it did feel like a never ending week for me, too. Anyway, I need to try it and see what painting I resemble. You actually do resemble that one a lot! As for the beret, I think you can really pull it off. I actually love the grey one most. I have one that I want to wear that’s an off white color. I’ll have to try my hand at those meatballs, they’d be perfect for a Sunday dinner! Thanks for sharing, beautiful, and I hope you have a great weekend (enjoy the game!).

    Xo,

    Jalisa
    THE STYLE CONTOUR

  12. Anonymous
    January 19, 2018 / 12:59 pm

    I'm sure you'l look fabulous in a beret and the grey one is gorgeous ! You'll have to post a photo, can't wait to see ! Have a fabulous Friday ~

  13. Katherine
    January 19, 2018 / 1:07 pm

    Literally going to try the Google Arts & Culture thing right now haha!! How cool!

    Katherine | oneswainkycouple.com

  14. Amy Cotton
    January 19, 2018 / 1:33 pm

    I have ever heard of the Google Arts app, but that is so fun!! Haha!! I have to try it now!! Have a great weekend!!

  15. Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate
    January 19, 2018 / 1:36 pm

    Your IG story with the Google Arts & Culture painting was the first I'd seen and it led to some great fun and laughter in my home, so thank you for that! It was too funny to see the results! My youngest daughter was matched with a painting of an older lady who we're pretty sure is a perfect prediction of what she'll look like in another 50 years! Ha! 🙂 Hope you enjoy every beautiful bit of your upcoming weekend, from warmer temps to cheering on your team!
    xo – Brenda // Chatting Over Chocolate

  16. Rebecca Jo
    January 19, 2018 / 2:01 pm

    I keep seeing those art apps but don't want to take the time to load it #lazy
    I'm afraid mine will be like your hubbies… To embarrassing to even share. Haha

  17. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    January 19, 2018 / 2:39 pm

    Yum, those meatballs look so good!! I keep wanting to do the painting thing but I keep forgetting. And I have to agree, for a short week it was LONG!

  18. Zelle B.
    January 19, 2018 / 3:05 pm

    Slowcooker meatballs are the best! I did an appetizer version when we hosted supper club a few weeks ago and they were a hit! Hope you have a wonderful weekend girl!

    Zelle | Southern Style 

  19. Nina Kobi
    January 19, 2018 / 3:11 pm

    I need that Google App in my life haha, what a fun App. Love this lip stain shade, and I like that it's not drying. Have a lovely weekend beautie. xx

    Nina's Style Blog

  20. Caroline The Petite Fashionista
    January 19, 2018 / 3:15 pm

    I love that beret and that lip color! Chris tried to do that Google App thing but it wouldn't work. Gary should have let you save his too haha. Have a wonderful weekend and may the best team win! 🙂

  21. Kelsey Peacock
    January 19, 2018 / 3:19 pm

    This has seemed like such a long week! Your meatballs look delish! I've never tackled making them myself but I need to give it a try!
    Kelsey
    kelseypeacock.com

  22. A Dash of Pretty
    January 19, 2018 / 3:49 pm

    I'm dying over all of the look alikes from history, they're so funny! And you can totally pull off a beret!!

  23. Nadine
    January 19, 2018 / 3:56 pm

    I think you would look totally cute in a beret. Love the one you have pictured there. It has been a long while since I have shopped in VS. They just aren't my favorite for bras and panties anymore, but I did always love their lip stuff and some of their body scents! May need to go check out that gloss. Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

  24. Rachel F
    January 19, 2018 / 3:57 pm

    I was wondering who you'd be cheering for this weekend… The Jags really need this win!! Jacksonville would be insane!!!! XOXO, R

  25. Christina Lea Loves
    January 19, 2018 / 3:58 pm

    I always forget to make the recipes that I save! Meatballs sound delicious – I've never made them from scratch but I can imagine how good!

  26. Carly
    January 19, 2018 / 4:56 pm

    So fun that your two teams are playing each other– that always makes it a little easier to watch since you probably won't be overly disappointed with a win by either team. My doppelgänger kept coming back as a little boy, lol. I think you can totally pull of a beret and that one looks so pretty!

  27. Jenn
    January 19, 2018 / 4:57 pm

    I love slow cooker meatballs–we have them at least 1-2 times a month because they're SO good! I did not like my Google match for the portrait so I declined to share mine lol

  28. Adventureswithcourtt
    January 19, 2018 / 5:09 pm

    The slow cooking meatballs sound really good. I love meatballs so I'll have to make some.
    sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/

  29. Emelia @ Dream Big and Buy the Shoes
    January 19, 2018 / 5:10 pm

    I really love meatballs lol so I'll have to try the slow cooker one! I still need to do the Google match and I love the grey beret!

  30. Days of a Wife
    January 19, 2018 / 5:21 pm

    I love the Beret trend, but I'm with you I'm not sure I can pull it off yet! I look forward to seeing how you style them! 🙂

  31. Straight A Style
    January 19, 2018 / 6:01 pm

    I love anything slow cooker! Those look good. I am loving the beret trend though I haven't bought one myself.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  32. Tanya Dufour
    January 19, 2018 / 6:28 pm

    I've made slow cooker meatballs stuffed with mozzarella before and they were really good! I need to download that app lol

  33. Deasy @ Rose Gold Rhyme
    January 19, 2018 / 6:40 pm

    Yes to the beret <3 and with PEARLS! And those meatballs look sooo good.

    rosegoldrhyme.com

  34. Lizzie @ This Happy Life
    January 19, 2018 / 6:47 pm

    I think if anyone can pull off a beret it will be you! Those meatballs are going on my to make list!

  35. Sparkles and Lattes
    January 19, 2018 / 7:50 pm

    I can't wait to try those meatballs. They look really good. I wanted to do that ole time app thing, but totally forgot. Have a great weekend!

  36. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    January 19, 2018 / 8:36 pm

    Hope you get to enjoy some outdoors this weekend! The meatballs look delicious and I think the beret hat would look super cute on you especially with your long dark hair. The grey with pearls is my favorite because it more subtle but I'm sure you can pull either color off. You can't that price!

    • Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
      January 19, 2018 / 8:37 pm

      *beat that price!

  37. Annessa
    January 20, 2018 / 11:05 pm

    I am sooooo obsessed with the barret trend right now too! I've been on the hunt for the perfect one, but never thought to check amazon!

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  38. Karly @ What Karly Said
    January 21, 2018 / 3:09 pm

    You totally could pull off the beret – hats look so good on you! Of course, my vote is for the grey. Saving that meatball recipe for the future, too. Happy Sunday, girl!

  39. sara [at] journey of doing
    January 21, 2018 / 9:35 pm

    If anyone can pull off the beret trend, it's totally you!!!!