Happy Friday and welcome to Friday Favorites! This is where I share my favorite tidbits from our week. What a warm and productive week! I’m starting to feel the slower (and let’s be honest, humid) days of a DC summer coming on, and there’s so much to look forward to. All the signs are creeping in: I hosted a girls’ night for our community group on the roof this week, and we had baseball on last night (go Cards, but if the Royals are on, that’s cool too). In other news, we are so excited to try a new restaurant with Erin and Ryan tonight, and I have actually been making real progress on my manual photography (with Pippa as my model, of course). Here’s what else is up.
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Mom and I had a great Sunday morning in Williamsburg (driving through William and Mary’s campus, seeing Jamestown, touring another plantation home, and having a delicious brunch at Trellis), but we really ended it with a bang. Look at this darling Lilly signature store! Mom treated me to a few work-appropriate Lilly dresses (thanks, Mom!) and I’ve already worn them. Oftentimes I like the Lilly signature stores more than the Lilly-only ones, if only because here they also have Vineyard Vines, Jack Rogers, and Kendra Scott. All your staples if you’re basic like me. Can we also talk about the new rubber-soled Jacks? They sound so much more durable, comfortable, and easy to walk in.
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Parrots on the Plaza!
Random joy alert: I was walking to grab lunch this week, and some guy had a bunch of parrots out for people to pet! I didn’t have one sit on my shoulder (not digging those claws), but they were so bright and funny. It’s the little things in life, and who doesn’t love a colorful bird on a Monday?!
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Dining Al Fresco
We had highs in the 80s this week, and you can bet our butts were on the balcony. I can feel my mood being lifted just thinking of leisurely dinners outside this summer! When we lived in Ohio last summer, we spent most of our time together out on the balcony, and this one is tiny, but it gets the job done. Pippa, of course, loves being out there too! I’m toying with the idea of some sort of plants out there. Suggestions?
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I tried this new gym in my neighborhood this week, and it was a great new addition to my work-out routine! I love Orangetheory, but if you have an unlimited membership they charge you $12 if you miss a class. I’m not about that life, so I knew I had to fill in with something else. This is the perfect solution! It only takes 30 minutes (which I love), but if you push yourself enough that’s all you need. I am still sore! It will be really nice to do Orangetheory twice a week since that’s a time commitment, and fill in wth this, jogs with Pips, and the occasional Tracy Anderson video (duh).
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Nail Polish Colors
I’m feeling some bright nail polish coming on this weekend to celebrate the warm weather. I have been keeping my Nailtiques on but not using color to give my nails a chance to breath, but it’s time for some fun!
Have a great weekend!
