J.Crew top / Isabel Marant black legging / Frye riding boots / Marc by Marc Jacobs leather handbag / Monsoon print scarve / Williams-Sonoma glass wine glasses
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
5 on Friday
Happy Friday y'all! Thank goodness it is Friday because after working so much these past few weeks... this girl finally gets a break! Sorry for the lack of posting this week, after working back to back weekends and long hours both weeks, I am exhausted! Luckily I am feeling extremely blessed and lucky this Friday and so excited to share why for this weeks...
{One}
This was my view I woke up to this morning... yep I am one happy girl. Last night after getting off work, I picked up my friend Lauren and we headed to Kitty Hawk to celebrate her bachelorette weekend! This morning we took a long walk on the beach, grabbed Starbucks, and now have the whole day ahead of us.
{Two}
Monday mornings are a lot easier when your off AND start the day off with a long walk and coffee date catching up with a friend.
{Three}
Loving my new small jewelry holder form Anthropologie.
{Four}
Tuesday we had a Halloween patty at work and it was so much fun! This picture was featured on my hospital's facebook page, love my little munchkins!
{Five}
Tomorrow I will be heading to Charlottesville for a day of wine tasting celebrating one of my best friend, Liz's birthday!
How will you be spending your weekend?
Yours truly,
Emily
Thursday, October 17, 2013
What A Week...
This week has been absolutely insane and this quote is going to be my mantra to get me through the day...
Yes it's been one of those weeks.
One more day until Friday!
Yours truly,
Emily
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Meals For the Week...
This week is a bit crazy y'all. Yesterday I was off from working the weekend and it was absolutely amazing. I went for a walk, got breakfast with a friend, ran errands, went to barre, went grocery shopping, AND made a yummy dinner. The rest of the week consists of work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday then heading to the OBX for my friend Lauren's bachelorette weekend! I am so excited for a mini getaway from Richmond and hoping the weather will cooperate and allow at least a few walks on the beach! Friday night I will be heading back to Richmond to leave on Saturday morning for a little winery touring in Charlottesville! Talk about a jam packed week and weekend... this girl is going to be exhausted come Sunday.
Being that this week is a bit hectic I wanted to make sure I had a few meals planned for the week so I made two of my favorites, Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin and Quinoa with Roasted Veggies! You can find my spaghetti squash recipe here! It super easy and has definitely become a go to favorite.
This week I tried something new with my quinoa and cooked it using vegetable broth and added in some veggies. One of my favorite fellow bloggers, Ashley posted this simple but tasty recipe and I couldn't wait to give it a try.
Here is my version of Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
Quinoa
Vegetable broth
Brussel Spouts
Mushrooms
Zucchini
Garlic
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil
Being by slicing the veggies and tossing them with olive oil, salt/pepper, and garlic.
Spread vegetables on lined cookie sheet and cook at 400 for 20-30 minutes.
While your veggies are cooking, bring vegetable broth to a boil and add quinoa. Allow to simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Once veggies are done, combine with quinoa and enjoy!
Both of these recipes will be great to reheat during the week, not to mention their both tasty and healthy!
What are a few of your go to meals for the week?
Being that this week is a bit hectic I wanted to make sure I had a few meals planned for the week so I made two of my favorites, Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin and Quinoa with Roasted Veggies! You can find my spaghetti squash recipe here! It super easy and has definitely become a go to favorite.
This week I tried something new with my quinoa and cooked it using vegetable broth and added in some veggies. One of my favorite fellow bloggers, Ashley posted this simple but tasty recipe and I couldn't wait to give it a try.
Here is my version of Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
Quinoa
Vegetable broth
Brussel Spouts
Mushrooms
Zucchini
Garlic
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil
Being by slicing the veggies and tossing them with olive oil, salt/pepper, and garlic.
Spread vegetables on lined cookie sheet and cook at 400 for 20-30 minutes.
While your veggies are cooking, bring vegetable broth to a boil and add quinoa. Allow to simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Once veggies are done, combine with quinoa and enjoy!
Both of these recipes will be great to reheat during the week, not to mention their both tasty and healthy!
What are a few of your go to meals for the week?
Monday, October 14, 2013
Scenes From The Weekend
Not much to report from the weekend being that I worked Saturday and Sunday but here are some happenings...
Finally got around to trying this yumminess. Run to your local Target to try it out
Sported my new booties for a little errand running. Shocker I'm also wearing my field jacket... safe to say I will be living in it.
A little pumpkin painting and wine... perfect Sunday night activity!
Picked up a new read that I am LOVING so far!
How did you spend your weekend?
Yours truly,
Emily
Friday, October 11, 2013
5 on Friday
Happy Friday friends! Having yesterday and today off has been quiet the treat and I would be lying if I said a little part of me wasn't sad about going back to work tomorrow. Luckily weekends at work tend to be slower and I am hoping to get out a little early. Here's this weeks
One.
Post 6 day stretch after a 10 hour day called for a glass of red and some perusing at Anthro
Two.
I wish I could tell y'all where I got this adorable Iphone background. I found it on pinterest and can't seem to find the original source but it sure does brighten my day when I glance at my phone!
Three.
Like I mentioned yesterday, we have had some pretty cool temps here in Richmond and my day off of errand running called for flats, leggings, a sweater, and a field jacket.
Four.
Treating myself to a Hot Cinnamon Spiced Tea and a stack of magazines at Barnes and Noble was necessary for a cold rainy day off.
Five.
That's right y'all... it's outlet shopping time! 50% off everything at Banana AND J.Crew... happy shopping!
Hope y'all have a wonderful a weekend!
Yours truly,
Emily
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Thoughts For Thursday
First off, thank you all for the sweet comments and emails about balancing work and life! It is definitely a struggle that I need to work on but I am hoping little by little I will be able to focus on what matters and take care of myself a little bit. Like I mentioned yesterday, I am off today and tomorrow and totally looking forward to some R&R. I do have a lengthy to do list, however I am thinking of deferring that until tomorrow and spending today doing a whole lot of nothing! Other then work, work, work... here's a few other things on my mind this week!
{The weather here in Richmond is finally feeling like fall and I could not be happier! Although we've had lots of rain, we've also had some cooler temps that have called for leggings and sweaters!}
{This week I may or may not had time to grocery shop which lead me to eat absolutely anything leftover from last week... an omelet was definitely on the menu a few times}
{Coffee is absolute mood changer for me every morning}
{Anyone else not exactly thrilled with Homeland this season? I watched it religiously last season and could not wait for the new season but have been sadly disappointed so far.}
{I am thinking of changing the design of my blog, any recommendations on template sites are welcomed!}
{I don't think it's a coincidence that I get paid tomorrow and J.Crew factory just announced their 50% off everything sale this weekend... here's a few things in my basket:
{The weather here in Richmond is finally feeling like fall and I could not be happier! Although we've had lots of rain, we've also had some cooler temps that have called for leggings and sweaters!}
{This week I may or may not had time to grocery shop which lead me to eat absolutely anything leftover from last week... an omelet was definitely on the menu a few times}
{Coffee is absolute mood changer for me every morning}
{Anyone else not exactly thrilled with Homeland this season? I watched it religiously last season and could not wait for the new season but have been sadly disappointed so far.}
{I am thinking of changing the design of my blog, any recommendations on template sites are welcomed!}
{I don't think it's a coincidence that I get paid tomorrow and J.Crew factory just announced their 50% off everything sale this weekend... here's a few things in my basket:
Factory Cotton Charley Sweater
Factory Winnie Pant
Factory Skinny Ankle Jean
Factory Waffle Infinity Scarf
Factory Artist Boatneck Tee
Factory Printed Chambray Pullover
What's been on your mind this week?
Yours truly,
Emily