Jen, In Real Life. Seriously: Friday Five

Friday Five | Week 6

Yay! It's Friday!!! We've survived another week around the sun. Here's some fun stuff I found this week :)

1. If I ever get married, I'd love to do it a la Great Gatsby style. Because really, who wouldn't want a wedding dress like this? Gold + black + sequins + champagne = win.

2. I want a whole wall of these embroidered beetles from Humayrah. Or really, any of her stuff.

3. Moviepass. I signed up this week. If you haven't heard about it, here's the breakdown: $9.95/mo. Go to the movies and watch 1 movie per day. For the whole month. Yep, a movie each day (AT THE MOVIES) for only $9.95/mo. Seriously. (Also, they're having a limited time offer going on right now that will let you sign up for only $7.95/mo.) Craziness.

4. Geralyn (In A Creative Bubble) updated her shop this week and I officially want ALL THE THINGS!

5. Sam <3 Sadly this sweet boy passed away back in 2014 but he inspired so many people with his outlook on life.

Ray concert poster found here.

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Friday Five | Week 5

Friday Five 6:00 AM

I hope you guys are just as excited as I am that it's Friday. I've got a giant pot of homemade chicken stew on the stove and a fresh bunch of tulips on my table. Let the weekend begin! Here's so cool stuff I found this week.

1. I purchased my first bullet journal this week at Michael's for only $5. I recently found the Bullet Journal website and have been super inspired. I'm tracking so much stuff right now!

2. I had a GI appointment this week and was diagnosed with IBS. They also tested me for Celiac (results pending) and I have to go for a Lactose intolerance test on the 23rd of this month. (SUPER bummed, but at least I know why my guts hate me.) They gave me some pamphlets on the FODMAP diet and I gotta say, it makes me a little sad to not be able to enjoy my favorite foods. Anyone have any yummy FODMAP recipes?

3. I've had my eye on this gorgeous green Tourmaline ring from onegarnetgirl on Etsy. Emerald is my birthstone, but I've always loved that beautiful deep green you can find in Tourmalines. *swoon*

4. Please tell me you guys are watching The Keepers on Netflix! I just started it this week and I am HOOKED! (I love a good crime story.) This real life docu series details the murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik's murder. Lies, cover-ups and shady characters. I'll leave it at that.

5. I've been a big fan of Nicki Bluhm forever but many of you probably haven't heard of her. She has an amazing voice and an equally amazing band, The Gramblers. They do cover songs on the road in between gigs. Here's a bad ass cover of I Can't Go For That by Hall & Oates. Kazoo solo for the win!

Cake concert poster found here.

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Friday Five | Week 4

Friday Five 6:00 AM

1. Every taco deserves a good Triceratops. Seriously, I need one.

2. Hollywood Reporter sat down with Ellen Pompeo. This is the article that resulted. Yaaaaaas Queen! She slays, she slays.

3. Have you guys checked out @theboywhobakes on Instagram? Edd is killing my get fit vibes.

4. I want to rent this Airbnb house in Jackson Bay, New Zealand. Mmmkay?

5. And because everyone can relate to spam emails, I leave you this.

Pixies poster found here.

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Friday Five | Week 3

Friday Five 6:00 AM

Johnny Ninos does it again with his gorgeous gold and diamond barnacle ring stack. I've been not-so-secretly coveting his pieces FOREVER.

Hey Potterheads, have you seen what's coming soon?

I've been devouring books lately and this printed quote pretty much sums up my relationship with books.

Valentine's Day is right around there corner! Astel posted a FREE Puppy Love Valentine's Day clipart set. It's perfect for those of you who are creating your own Valentines!

I'm absolutely blown away by these transformations by The Power of Makeup. (Probably because I'm crap at doing it - gimme some mascara and chapstick and I'm good.) One day I'd love to have my hair and makeup professionally done. Hmmm, my birthday is right around the corner...

Florence + The Machine poster found here.

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Friday Five | Week 2

Friday Five 6:00 AM

1. I love these clear sassy quote planner stickers from Charlotte's Minis. Might have to snag a few.

2. While they haven't posted in a few months, Mr. & Mrs. Globe Trot has become one of my favorite travel blogs. I can't wait to get out on the road again.

3. And speaking of travel, this year I'd like to go here, here and here.

4. It's been super cold here and I'm dying to try this recipe for chicken stew and biscuits from Ina Garten.

5. It's only January and still a little too cold for hiking so I'll just leave this here for you guys. Can't wait for warmer weather as we're actively making camping/hiking a priority this year. You can find the complete movie on Netflix. Give it a watch!

My Morning Jacket print found here. (Fun tip: I went to high school with their bass player, Tom.)

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Friday Five | Week 1

Friday Five 6:00 AM

Happy Friday! This is the first of many (hopefully) weekly posts where I share some cool/interesting/fun stuff that I've found online lately.

This blog post from forever ago by Tara Whitney. I now want to kidnap my mom and cousins and take a trip to Bali.

And speaking of Bali, this Nat Geo photo from last year of some rice terraces is one of my favorites. You can actually sign up and have all of Nat Geo's Photo of the Day sent right to your inbox.

I just started following Tara (@radandhappy) last month on IG. She is so freaking talented. And she has some super cute babes. Go check her out and give her some love.

I've been using essential oils a lot more and have been eyeing this gorgeous diffuser. Think it might make a move to my wish list! Also thinking about signing up for Young Living. I used their oils when I was doing massage and they are heavenly!

It doesn't come out until late next year but I cannot. wait. for this movie! Ever since I was little I've been obsessed with The Nutcracker. Just hearing Dance of The Sugarplum Fairy makes me want to do twirls. Plus, it stars Helen Mirren, who is bad ass and my spirit animal.