In My Cart
I bought this tote (also comes in black) and this tote earlier this week and I was planning to only keep one, but I might swap this one for a different color so I can have both styles. The woven neoprene style is so cool, and the both fit so much. Seriously loving this brand!
Just in case you haven’t shopped the NSALE yet, theres a week left to take advantage on savings for new fall apparel. I have a huge haul here and here if you’re looking for ideas!
I saw three influencers (who always have great recommendations), recommend this perfume so I ordered it immediately. It arrives Monday and I’m so anxious to smell it. They all say its the perfect “no perfume, perfume”. I’ll report back!
These sneakers rarely stay in stock and I was able to snag my size before they sold out. The color combo might be PERFECT.
This Dyson is $200 off and is essentail if you have hard-wood floors. It glides easily, flattens almost completely to get under furniture, and is incredibly lightweight.
Madewell is having an insane sale right now. All these pieces are 50% off with code MAJOR making everything featured UNDER $60!
Reel Love
I shared the most stunning blue floral midi dress today on Instagram. I got this dress for one of my friends wedding showers last month and I’ve been wearing it non-stop. It fits so well (tts – wearing a 4), it has pockets, and I love the tie strap detail. Grab the dress here!
Exploring Nashville
Last Friday night I went with my girlfriend Stefani to Lola, a neighborhood Spanish/wine-bar restaurant that focuses on tapas, and it was incredible. They are a sister restaurant to Santo (which is another favorite of mine). We had so. much. food. Started with the charcuterie, smoked trout dip, tuna gildas, papas bravas, croquetas, and beef pringa montadito. Then for our main we shared the lamb merguez and had the cheesecake for dessert. I told you we ate A LOT. It was all incredible and this will definitely go on my rotation!
I also had a quick happy hour at Cafe Roze, which is one of my staple spots for brunch/lunch/dinner/HH you name it. The atmosphere is great, and the food/drinks do not disappoint.
This past week I went in for another facial at Luxe and Luna in Nashville. I go to Lily and just let her do whatever my face needs at the time. They carry Biologique Recherche which is my favorite skincare line, and always hard to find spas who use it.
Jordan, who owns Glo Spray Tans in Nashville came to my house for a quick session this week as well. Seriously it takes for 5 min and she comes to you! It’s such a great natural looking tan, which lasts me about 2 weeks, and she uses vegan and organic ingredients.
What I'm Watching / Reading / Listening to
So this month I’ve done the least amount of reading (especially with the amount of travel I’ve had), but I’ve watched a lot of good shows and listened to some note-worthy podcasts. Will and I binged The Bear on Hulu and it is one of the best shows we’ve seen in a while. It’s VERY high energy, fast paced, and will probably give you anxiety for every episode. But they are only 30ish minutes and its just SO. GOOD. We are up-to-date on Only Murders in the Building (season 2). Its quirky, funny, and overall just a light/easy watch. We also started Black Bird, which is based on true events, on Apple TV. Only 4 episodes are out so far, but definitely has us engaged. Its a drama/thriller about a man who goes to prison and is given the opportunity to be expunged if he is able to befriend a serial killer and get information law enforcement needs.
This week I listened to How to Live a Better, Happier Life (with Rabbi Steve Leder) on The World’s First Podcast with Erin & Sara Foster. I had a few friends (and other bloggers) recommend it and I’m so glad I listened. This isn’t an episode about religion, nor do you have to be Jewish to listen, its just such a good episode that makes you think about life from a different perspective. I’m now going through and listening to more from Erin & Sara’s podcast.
At Home with FJ
For the most part our outdoor space is “complete” (is anything really ever done)?! We don’t have a lot of projects going on at the house right now. We added moulding to the top portion of the walls in the formal living room, but that space still needs to be painted. I shared a rough idea for the space here, it’s just not at the top of our list to complete immediately. However, the good news is our kitchen renovation will finally start next month! I’ve been finalizing light fixtures and a few other details before the demo starts. This is going to be a huge project because while that is being renovated, we are also updating the laundry and powder room which are the final phase of the first floor renovations! I’m beyond excited.
Recent Travels
This summer has been a whirlwind of travel, hence the lack of Everyday FJ posts. I try not to do them when I’m traveling over a weekend so I can enjoy wherever I am. I kicked off the month in Chicago for 36 hours to prep for the NSALE. One of my employees came with me to help and while it was short and sweet, we did manage to indulge the last night at aba. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago, so I make it a point to go every time I’m visiting. After that, I flew straight from Chicago to Dallas for my friend Merritt’s 35th birthday! She hosted a fun Italian themed party at her house and it was such a good time! I wore this dress which shocked many of you, but I’m having fun adding a little color to my wardrobe. Next week I’m going to Cabo for another friend’s bachelorette party and I’ll definitely be sharing more about that trip and my packing guide/outfits next week so stay tuned.
