Happy Friday! How was everyone’s week? It’s been a week of straight rain and clouds in Atlanta… which paired with the sun setting earlier makes it extra gloomy. This morning however I’m headed to meet my parents and brother in NYC for our yearly work tradeshow! One of my favorite things about working in the same industry as my family is that we always get to travel to these events together! It also doesn’t hurt getting to visit New York around the holidays. On my list: dinner at Eataly, squeezing in some shopping and stopping by Levain Bakery (the best!) for their insanely delicious cookies.
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+ Nordstrom’s fall clearance sale is packed with good markdowns. It even includes my favorite wear-everywhere-pair of jeans!
+ Y’all know I love my holiday movies. Bring on the 25 days of Christmas lineup
+ The easiest pumpkin pie recipe
+ 28 things that will make you feel old. This was a serious trip down memory lane. You can bet I had a birthday party at DiscoveryZone and loved every minute of it.
+ I’m a big fan of Soludos and loving the Jason Polan collaboration. This piñata pair is too fun.
+ Most of you have likely seen Essena O’Neill’s social media outlash, but I’m really impressed with Lauren’s response. Would love to know y’alls thoughts on these two!
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I’m starting to draft gift guides for the upcoming holidays and would love to know what y’all would like to see! Any certain category, person, budget, etc?
Follow along on snapchat (ateale) for a behind the scenes look at my NYC work/play weekend!
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I’m so excited for the 25 days of christmas movies and all the hallmark movies! Have so much fun in New York this weekend! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
You are so lucky to get to escape this weather! It’s so awful! Good thing we have the Nordstrom sale to cheer us up! I am so guilty for having shopped it already. Have a great weekend in NYC!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Sooo pumped about 25 Days of Christmas!! I am going to NYC in 3 weeks… do you have any recommendations for bars/brunch spots?!? Hope you have a blast!
I absolutely love 25 Days of Christmas andddd I’ve already been watching Hallmark Christmas movies. I just can’t resist! And loving all the Nordstrom things. Happy Friday!
Zelle
Southern Style
Enjoy your trip to NY! I am just as excited about the 25 Days of Christmas lineup! I had not seen Lauren’s response to the Essena breakdown! Good for her!
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lol the list of things that will make me feel old – too much! also eat all the things at eataly for me please! i’ll be there in two weeks and cannot wait (NYC that is). happy weekened!!
xoxo cheshire kat
Wow. That Buzzfeed article brought back memories for me. It also reminds me that I’m 35 now. Sigh. Haha. Anyways..When I was growing up we would go into NY during the holiday season and it was so beautiful. I feel like I relive it here because Chicago is also very pretty during the holiday season. We have an Eatlay here too, it’s amazing. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!! 🙂
Cannot wait to follow along with your trip – I’ve got the NYC itch right now!! Have fun! 🙂
Have an amazing time in NYC! Hoping you get some sunshine after the gloom from this week. And YAY for the Nordstrom sale, I just want to buy all the things!
Happy Friday gurlie <3
Green Fashionista
Nice links♥♥ Happy Friday ♥♥
summerdaisy.net
OMG, that article just aged me so much! Have such a great weekend up here! xo
Looking forward to seeing you and your family in NY. Love following your blog.
Have fun in the city! I want to get up there asap to visit my sister.. winter and the holidays is my favorite time =)
That link really just did make me feel old. Wow.
That buzz feed article. That is like mind blown stuff right there. Yeah! Can’t wait to follow you along!
Have fun in NYC! As far as gift guides go, I always have the most trouble shopping for men (of all ages, actually), so that would probably be my most-needed choice.