Friday Favorites

Oh.my.goodness. To say I am excited for Friday is an understatement. My husband and I don't have any big plans for the weekend and my to-do list is surprisingly very small, but this week was just exhausting! I'm linking up again with Carolina Charm and some other lovely blogs to share a few of my favorites from this busy week!

ONE: My first Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season!

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that I could not pass up a pumpkin spice latte when I walked into the Target Starbucks at 8:00 PM on a Monday. Yes, I drank expresso at 8 PM, and no, I don't regret it for a second (it was only a "tall" size anyway...) I pretty much backflipped at how good it was and it just put me in such a good mood while perusing Target, carrying my MK purse and the coffee in one hand while trying to shove way too many items into my little shopping basket. I don't even know why I bother with a shopping basket, we all know a buggy (aka cart) is necessary in that store.

TWO: Fall Bunting projects are complete

I finished another Fall DIY project that I mentioned in my Fall Decor project roundup. The first project I crossed off the list was a Fall Wreath and since this week was busy, I decided to do the burlap bunting. It is super easy, cheap, and festive. What else can you ask for?!  Even more importantly, have you entered the GIVEAWAY for the Halloween burlap bunting?? If not, do it now! :) Winner will be announced on Labor Day (which is when I'm officially decorating for fall, I don't care if Charleston is still 90 degrees!)

THREE: Ruby's new ID Tag from the Etsy shop Aaronalbrecht

I can't believe how good she was posing for this picture! haha

For last week's link up, I shared my favorite pet items of Etsy and this is one of them! How cute is that!? I love the pink color and although its bigger than the ID tag Ruby is used to, she doesn't seem to notice her new one! You can still use the coupon code sweetruby for 10% off one of these babies and another fabulous Etsy seller Suzaluna is offering 20% off items like the personalized dog bowl with the coupon code LUNA20. Don't forget to check out these items and maybe pick them up for your pup or as a gift for a dog lover!

FOUR: Progress on Anniversary Trip to Europe

We decided on the official dates for our trip to Italy and Paris, France! Yay! And I realized its only about 6 months away so we think we'll probably have to purchase our plane tickets soon. If any of you have been to Rome, Florence, Siena, Tuscany, Venice, or Paris, I'll take all the recommendations for hotels and restaurants I can get! I'm already on the market for the perfect cross-body handbag that can hold my big girl, DSLR camera that Santa is hopefully bringing me!

FIVE: Last weekend before football officially begins!
 

I wanted to get a bit more creative with this chalkboard design but it just wasn't possible because we were trying to fit both of our teams' schedules on there.. oh well! I love football season, probably because it reminds me of the fall (yes, more fall-talk!), but it also takes me back to when I went to all of the Gator games in college and I miss it so much! Now I dress a little nicer for games (Florida is not like the other SEC schools that dress to the hilt for games in 100 degree weather... we're known for our jean shorts, or "jorts," if you will) and can't drink as much beer, but I'm okay with that. haha! Next week I'm going to share some fun ideas for tailgating no matter what team you're cheering for, so stay tuned! :)

Anyone else excited for football? What are your favorite teams? Or have a favorite fall coffee flavor or beer I should try? I hope you all have a great weekend! xoxo!