9.8.17 Friday Favorites

"So much of who we are is where we have been." 

William Langewieche

Happy Friday!

Last week, my husband and two of our friends traveled to Florida for the week.  We had a great time sight seeing, shopping, and spending time at the beach!  We stayed in Jacksonville at the St. Johns Town Center, which is amazing!  All of the shopping and restaurants you could ever dream of, all in one spot.

This week, I'm going to share some of my favorite things from our trip!

Here's this week's Friday Favorites list.

1. Lush Ruffle Bell Sleeve Top from Nordstrom

In college and high school, most of my wardrobe was black.  It was slimming, classic, and it probably didn't help that I was an artsy kid.  Nonetheless, I still love classic black tops and dresses.  I found this flowy ruffle sleeve top at Nordstrom in the Town Center for only $24.99! It will be perfect for Fall, and even for Christmas get togethers!  It's also still on Nordstrom's website here.

2.  Pina Colada from the Conch House

One of my absolute favorite places to go when I'm in St. Augustine, is the Conch House.  I've been going there since 2002 and I have to visit there at least once on every trip to Florida.   If you go, you have to get a pina colada and sit in one of the tiki huts at the marina.  You won't be disappointed!

3.  Pineapple Float from Target

You know I have an obsession with pineapples.  So, when I found this pineapple float at Target before our trip, I had to have it!  Sad thing is, the pool was closed for the majority of our trip, at the hotel, and it was never actually floated on.  However, it did make a super cute large window decoration for our room!  haha

4.  Kate Spade Backpack

I've been obsessed with backpacks lately!  One of my shopping goals for this trip, was to find a cute backpack.  When I found this one at the Kate Spade outlet in St. Augustine, I was super excited!  It's small, but still the perfect size to keep everything you need!

5.  Pandora Rose Gold Stack Ring

I've never had anything from Pandora before, but when I was at the Artsy Abode boutique in St. Augustine, I couldn't get over how cute this thin rose gold stack ring was!  I must say, I loved how it looked with my wedding band and engagement ring... and since our anniversary is coming up... Just sayin!

6.  Army Green Sweater from Banana Republic

I love a nice thin sweater that you can throw on over anything!  I found this gem at the Banana Republic outlet in St. Augustine for $11.00!  You know I love this army green, so I was super excited when I tried it on and it was a perfect cozy fit, and for the price! OMG!  It's a must have for Fall.

Friday Favorites 08.26.16

Happy Friday yall!  This week we took a much needed mini vacation with some great friends and headed to the coast.  We spent a long weekend in Florida and stopped to sight see on the way down and on the way back.  This week's Friday Favorites is vacation inspired. ;)  Here are some of my favorite things from our Florida trip!

1. The Conch House 

The Conch House  in St. Augustine, Florida has been one of my favorite beachy restaurants for over 13 years now.  It's like going to the Caribbean without ever leaving the states.  They have a ton of outdoor seating, but my absolute favorite places to sit are the little tiki huts that they have above the marsh.  They all have a great view of the marina and of the St. Augustine lighthouse.  It's a great place to watch for fish, dolphins, and even alligators.  You definitely have to get a pina colada and the calamari.  They will be the best you've ever had!

2.  The Red Pineapple

If you know me, you know about my obsession with pineapples.  So, of course the name of this store made me curious to see what was inside!  This little boutique in downtown St. Augustine is adorable! (Even if I didn't see any pineapples inside).   They have everything from cute clothes, jewelry, home decor, etc.  It's like Anthropologie and a small town boutique collided and made a perfect little store!  Check it out if you're in the area!

3.  Bracelet @ 29 Olives

This boutique in downtown St. Augustine was super cute!  I loved this "Be Brave & Keep Going" bracelet.

4.  Converse

I bought my first pair of Converse in Jacksonville, Florida over 13 years ago.  So, how fitting was it to get another pair while I was there this time?  I actually still have those black Converse and wear them from time to time, but I wanted a gray pair.  I got these at DSW at the St. Johns Town Center.  I think I've worn them everyday since we got back from our trip.  Love them!

5.  Homewood Suites Jacksonville at the St. Johns Town Center

I'm super picky about hotels and this is one of my favorite places to stay in Florida.  It's an awesome location, the hotel staff is amazingly nice, the rooms are clean and spacious, and did I mention the location is great!?  Target, The Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, Panera, Dillards, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Louis Vuitton, JoAnns Fabric, Pottery Barn,  DSW, etc are all within walking distance.  It's a shoppers dream!  Literally, any store or restaurant you could ever think of, are all in one location.  Definitely visit the St. Johns Town Center and stay at the Homewood Suites!

6.  Teri Whitner Art - Ornament

On the way back home, we stopped by Charleston, South Carolina and went to the Market. The beautiful handcrafted pottery by Teri Whitner caught my eye.  We came home with these two ornaments, but all of the bowls and platters were amazing!  Check out her etsy shop!