Friday Favorites

Happy Friday all!! It’s been a pretty social week for me – more so than normal and I was able to grab dinner with a good friend who recently got engaged and had a delicious dinner with some girl friends last night!! I’m ready to tackle some to-do’s for the weekend and excited because my hair is going to be getting some much needed love!! 

The blog sale still has some great stuff available for grabs for today!! 

Linking up with my girl Amanda for some favorites of the week! 


Favorite Opening


H&M on Newbury Street just went through a very long remodel and opened it’s doors yesterday! The new interior is amazing, but what’s got me really excited is their Homesection. The best way to explain the style is a higher end Ikea and lower end West Elm…if that makes sense!! Their home section has been available via their website since 2013, but it’s only now that we actually get to see it in person!! 



Favorite Dinner

I had a girls night on Thursday and we went to Piattinion Newbury Street- it was so good!! My friend and I split the risotto bolognese and then we split the chocolate tort – decadent for sure, but you feel less guilty when you’re splitting food – RIGHT?!





Favorite New Blog


I could be the last person to have stumbled onto this- but Tori Spelling has a blog. And contrary to how her life plays out in the media – she is with it on the blog! Sure celebrities blogging is nothing new, but she has some great tips for hosting parties and dinner recipes. Similar to Lauren Conrad’s blog – she has guest contributors as well! 







Favorite Look

How cute does Katie Holmes look in this midi dress?! Love it with the pony tail and fresh make-up! Work and date night appropriate for sure! 





Favorite Links





+This baby absolutely loving Katy Perry’s Dark Horse – I’ve watched this video at least a dozen times


40 people who look eerily like celebrities!!


+Natalia shared this Everygirl article – it’s a pretty great read


+ 20 iPhone hacks…totally didn’t know about #4 & #16!! 





Favorite Quote

What if!?





Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and see you back here Monday for some Weekending shenanigans!! 

Weekending




xo,

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  1. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    August 8, 2014 / 11:59 am

    You've officially gotten me OBSESSED with H&M's home section! After I saw your tweet yesterday I was online checking everything out. Love it and so jealous you get to go check it out in person! And that chocolate dessert again?! Not nice! I want it! Ohhh Tori is one of our celeb's I work with at work and her blog is so cute! She's a total sweetie too, crazy right? Happy Friday love!!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  2. Jillian
    August 8, 2014 / 12:20 pm

    mmmm that risotto and cake looks SO good! talk about the perfect meal. xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  3. Karly @ What Karly Said
    August 8, 2014 / 12:54 pm

    I absolutely love all your favorites this week! I had no clue that H&M had a home section – I definitely will be perusing that online this weekend. Tori Spelling's blog is awesome – I absolutely love it for all her party planning ideas! I need to visit that celebrity look-a-like link … that guy looks just like Ryan Gosling! Yes, please. 🙂 Have a great weekend, doll!

  4. Unknown
    August 8, 2014 / 12:56 pm

    Happy Fridaaayyyy!

  5. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    August 8, 2014 / 1:09 pm

    Your dinner has me drooling, delicious! We just had a H&M open in our mall, I've yet to really go in and look, but I'm wondering if it has a home section – I'd love to look around. Have a great weekend lady! xx

  6. Lindsay @ Lovely Life Styling
    August 8, 2014 / 1:21 pm

    Would love to see H&M's home section in person! And I will be stalking Tori Spelling's blog now! Happy Friday to you!

  7. Unknown
    August 8, 2014 / 1:37 pm

    I need to check out H&M's home selections! I am hopping over to that 40+ celebrity twins thing because there is no way that pic is not Ryan Gosling himself! 😉
    -Morgan
    California To Carolina
    The Gym Bunny

  8. Shannon Jenkins
    August 8, 2014 / 1:54 pm

    Wait what?! H&M has a home section?! Def need to check that out! OMG that baby with her Katy perry is too funny!!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  9. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalky
    August 8, 2014 / 2:06 pm

    omg those people who look like celebrities! the one of jack black, ryan gosling (with the beard) and steve buscemi – mirror images.

    -kathy
    Vodka and Soda

  10. Pink and Fabulous
    August 8, 2014 / 2:07 pm

    I need to get to an H&M with a home section!! That sounds amazing!! The iPhone hacks are so awesome! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!! xoxo

  11. Marie
    August 8, 2014 / 2:13 pm

    How great is the new H&M?? I'm going to try and visit today. Isn't the home section, fab?? I saw it last time I was there and so wanted to buy everything. Great links, really love the one from The Every Girl. Love the iphone hacks.
    Have a fab weekend!

  12. Ashley
    August 8, 2014 / 2:14 pm

    When I saw your Insta about H&M I wondered if the ATL ones were getting the update. Fingers crossed! Have a great weekend friend!

  13. Katie @ Champagne and Suitcases
    August 8, 2014 / 2:18 pm

    I can't wait to shop H&M home section, had no idea such thing even existed!

  14. Kristen
    August 8, 2014 / 2:21 pm

    oh wow, Katie Holmes looks stunning! oooh H&M has been remodeled right before I come to visit? awesome sauce. Don't think I'll be buying any home stuff though, haha. um, splitting food means the calories don't count. The risotto looks amazing, I couldn't split that #fatty.

  15. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair
    August 8, 2014 / 2:22 pm

    girrrrrrrl, I need see H& M home in person!!!

  16. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    August 8, 2014 / 2:45 pm

    That risotto looks amazing! I've never had risotto with meat in it. I definitely feel less guilty if I split food with someone haha. H&M home sounds great, maybe they'll do that here too. Is that Ryan Gosseling in that picture? I had a dream that Chris turned into him haha. I watched Katie Holmes on Kelly & Michael and she had that dress on. I think she looks fab. It was also nice to see her with a personality again after nutty Tom Cruise!!! Have a fab weekend lady!!

  17. Cait | Home Sweet Ruby
    August 8, 2014 / 3:05 pm

    I love H&M Home stores!! Such cute stuff for good prices. Have you seen Zara Home? They had one in Paris and I was obsessed with everything in it! I liked that Everygirl article too!

  18. Megan @ ThefancyFlamingo
    August 8, 2014 / 3:16 pm

    I did not know H&m had a home section! That risotto looks amaze! And that quote is perfect…I had to pin it as a reminder!

  19. Zelle B.
    August 8, 2014 / 3:18 pm

    I have probably watched that baby dancing to Katy Perry about 5 times. I think it is just the cutest thing ever! Hope you have a great weekend, xo!

  20. Pamela @ alittleglitter.com
    August 8, 2014 / 3:19 pm

    Omg! You lucky girl! I want an H&M with a home section!!!! That food looks delish! I am going to check out Tori's blog…even though I hate her, lol. Have a fabulous weekend! Xoxo

  21. Christina
    August 8, 2014 / 3:21 pm

    that baby video was so cute. i love the celebrity lookalike list! have a great weekend!

  22. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes
    August 8, 2014 / 3:22 pm

    I had NO idea that H&M had a home section! What the what? Also, I think I'm going to spend the rest of this day looking at Tori Spelling's blog. I always liked her reality show!

  23. Maggie
    August 8, 2014 / 3:39 pm

    I am going to check out your sale again today!! I always love a good and stylish deal 🙂 And I am so checking out Tori Spelling's blog! I was severely obsessed with her reality show (what's wrong with me?!) haha. Happy Friday love!

    Maggie
    PolishedClosets.com

  24. Rebecca Jo
    August 8, 2014 / 3:45 pm

    Nope – you're not last – I didn't know Tori had a blog either – headed there now.

  25. JMO
    August 8, 2014 / 3:49 pm

    Totally clicked on that celebrity lookalike link and was blown away earlier this week! Wow! Adore that darling baby girl too- gettin' down! I instantly want chocolate now and it's not even 11am haha I'll admit I haven't checked out her blog bc she's not my fav but like you said- could be a media thing! Hope you have a fab weekend pretty girl!! xoxo

  26. MakeMeUpMia
    August 8, 2014 / 3:53 pm

    Drooling over those food pics girl. I have watched that baby freaking out to Katy P so many times this week, it's the cutest! Have a great weekend!

  27. Leslie Lukens Martin
    August 8, 2014 / 3:55 pm

    I must have been living under a rock bc I had no idea H&M had home decor. Have a great weekend!

  28. Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.com
    August 8, 2014 / 4:01 pm

    I'm obsessed with H&M home! So many cute things and such great prices! Wish we had one around here…BUT that is changing in September! #alwayslatetotheparty =)

  29. Unknown
    August 8, 2014 / 4:05 pm

    cute items! You rock! H&M home decor and your selection..

    xoxo
    Meg
    snazzybellanista.com

  30. Katie Elizabeth
    August 8, 2014 / 4:29 pm

    That baby video has been my FAVORITE thing this week!! I've watched it so many times! And I am also the last person to learn of Tori Spellings blog and the fact that H&M has a home section!! Off to check it out now!

  31. Amanda {Tickled Pink}
    August 8, 2014 / 4:42 pm

    Oh those links sound amazing. I'm going to have to check out the article & the phone hacks for sure! Oh and I love Tori's website. Who cares what the media says. We all have stories, the girl has style for sure! Happy weekend!

  32. Unknown
    August 8, 2014 / 5:00 pm

    That H&M home section is amazing!

    Anna
    alilyloveaffair.com

  33. Nadine
    August 8, 2014 / 5:11 pm

    I didn't even know H&M had a home section?!?!?! I need to catch up!

    That food looks delicious and that last quote is PERFECT!

    Have a great weekend!

  34. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    August 8, 2014 / 5:15 pm

    Seriously I love life and iphone hacks….I could read them all day long. I didn't know they had a home section either….ugh Tampa really needs to step up their game. That's a great reminder that article 😉

    Also…..that baby….. I can't even I have watched it so many times and crack up every time! I love when she like starts dancing I can't even hilarious!

  35. Anonymous
    August 8, 2014 / 5:33 pm

    Can't wait to check out those hacks. Hopefully it will be enough distraction from that risotto. And the fact that if I hadn't met my husband, I could have been Mrs. (Almost) Gosling (kidding…). Happy weekend 🙂

  36. Becky M
    August 8, 2014 / 5:41 pm

    No idea that H&M even had a home section! I'm sure they have some awesome stuff there! Happy weekend!

    madeintheshadeblog.com

  37. Jules @ If I had 100 Dollars
    August 8, 2014 / 6:02 pm

    Ummm I had no idea they had a home section. Such news to me! Also my new dessert trick with myself is telling my boyfriend "I mean if you get it, i'll have, like a bite" when it is a total 50/50 split.

  38. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    August 8, 2014 / 6:03 pm

    I didn't know H&M had home goods. I'll have to check it out. Katie's dress is gorgeous, love that nude shoes too. That last quote is so true!

  39. lil desiqua
    August 8, 2014 / 6:19 pm

    H&M has a HOME section??! Color me happy! And I love Katie Holmes- she makes everything look great. Happy weekend!

  40. Tori
    August 8, 2014 / 6:19 pm

    That is such a great quote!! And totally headed over to check out the blogger sale right now 🙂 And I have to check out H&M's home section–this all might not be good for my wallet ha!

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

  41. Joey Hodges
    August 8, 2014 / 6:40 pm

    Pretty much just nodded my head along to this entire post. Katie was on Kelly & Michael the other day in that outfit and when she walked out I was just like HOW does she look SO genuine and so young!! I loved that her makeup and outfit were just so normal, if that makes sense.

    That video of the kid with the Dark Horse song killed me. My husband and I watched about a gazillion times in a row! Happy Friday!

  42. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Blog
    August 8, 2014 / 7:03 pm

    H&M HAS A HOME SECTION?! All caps necessary. What great news!

  43. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    August 8, 2014 / 7:25 pm

    I've never seen an H&M with a home section! Although I've only been to H&M once so I guess it's not that surprising that I didn't know. Haha 🙂 Those little twins are adorable! I always like finding the iphone hacks! Doens't it make you wonder why they don't have a damn cheat book with the phone when you buy it?! Glad you had a good week! That dessert looks fabulous!

  44. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    August 8, 2014 / 7:38 pm

    Good to know about Tori Spelling's blog. I'm gonna hop over and check it out. Happy weekend lady!

  45. Lindsay T.
    August 8, 2014 / 7:43 pm

    Oooh I'm about to hop on over to Tori's blog now! Somehow I got sucked into her True Tori tv show…omggg

  46. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    August 8, 2014 / 7:58 pm

    That baby is absolutely hilarious.. I've watched it tons of times too. And I never even knew H&M had a home department. They are about to open a big one in one of our malls so maybe it will have one too! Enjoy your Friday lady!

  47. Shenine joon
    August 8, 2014 / 9:03 pm

    That last quote is one of my favorites ever! And that H&M home business looks pretty awesome

  48. Anonymous
    August 8, 2014 / 9:04 pm

    husband and i are biking around town tonight. maybe i can convince him to make a pit-stop at H&M. 😉

  49. Anonymous
    August 8, 2014 / 9:06 pm

    Not even lying, reading that last quote gave me goosebumps. I think I needed it right now as I'm coming to a sort of emotional crossroads, which I'm sure doesn't make any sense to say haha. But yeah, I loved it. And also, I have never realized H&M has a home section online! The store near me doesn't but now I might be addicted to the site. Good thing I have a move coming up and an excuse to buy things for the new space! Thanks!! 🙂 have a great weekend love!

  50. Maddie~The Whimsy One
    August 8, 2014 / 9:07 pm

    every single time I watch that baby I just get happy. How could you not?

  51. Unknown
    August 9, 2014 / 11:04 am

    Great links! I am so excited to check out the home sections at H&M I had no idea!
    bostonfancy.com
    x,
    Hilary

  52. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    August 10, 2014 / 11:04 pm

    A home section at H&M?!?! Awesome! You sure do like risotto 🙂 That one looked awesome!

  53. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    August 11, 2014 / 4:11 am

    H&M has a home section??? OMG!!!! And also, love that What if?? I needed to read that, girlfriend! xo

  54. Elle Sees
    August 11, 2014 / 12:46 pm

    some of those celeb ones were really spot on!

  55. Carly
    August 11, 2014 / 3:24 pm

    I had no idea about a lot of those iphone hacks! Last week I just realized you can slide the text message over to see the exact time it was sent! I had no idea that was possible! I need to check and see if any of our H&M's have the home section in store, it would be so fun to look through some of what they have!