Friday Favorites - Birthday Edition
Hello, Friday and hello friends! Thanks for being here for the Birthday Edition of Friday Favorites! I turned 57 on June 3 and I plan on celebrating all month long – ha!! It’s cute when people share a number of things about themselves that corresponds with their age but let’s be honest, no one wants to read “57 Things About Me” – whew, that would be a long one. I’m not even sure there are 57 things about me you’d want to know! So let’s get to a condensed version of what brought me joy this week.
Friday Favorites – Birthday Edition
If you know me, you know my love language is quality time. As much as I love a gift I prefer connection and spending time with friends and family nourishes my soul. I’m so blessed to have some of the very best friends in my life for years and years! We kicked off the weekend with dinner and games with two of my oldest friends and their husbands. I met my friend Dana in college in our sorority pledge class (back in 1997). She lives about an hour away so it’s extra special when she comes to visit and I appreciate it so much.
On Saturday I hosted a birthday celebration for my family. My SIL had turned 50 earlier in May and my sister’s birthday is later this month. It was nice to get everyone together. We ordered pizza to keep things easy. Loads of laughs and good times whenever my family is together.
On Sunday my husband and I headed to Hutchinson Island where one of my besties of 29 years just moved. Her dream of living on the beach has been realized and I am SO HAPPY for her! We stayed two nights with her and her husband and had the best time. Great food, fun shopping, and of course she made me feel so special. When I woke up on my birthday she had hung a Happy Birthday banner!
The pictures above are from 2019 and 2025! Good friends are the very best!
Birthday Treats
I treat myself to perfume once a year at Ulta. I save my reward points all year and use a coupon to score the best deal. I was ready for something new this year and decided on this one from Lancome. Here’s how it’s described:
Lancome’s Idôle Power Eau de Parfum Intense, Idôle’s first fruity and woody floral fragrance, blends a fruity pomarose reminiscent of a candied apple with creamy, vibrant sandalwood. This base is complemented by the signature Idôle rose for a warm and fruity, long-lasting scent trail.
While on my birthday getaway the one thing I wanted to do was SHOP! I wasn’t looking for anything in particular but I just enjoy the process. I’m always a fan of popping into Nordstrom to see what I can find. I tried on this Free People dress and loved it! I did not buy it because I had seen a dupe on Amazon . That’s the one I ordered!
Can you believe this one from Amazon????
I did buy myself a new cardholder . It was a bit of a splurge but I really like it and decided it was worth it!
I wore this cute blue tank two times over the weekend – Friday and Sunday. It was gifted to me by an Amazon brand and I like it so much I am considering buying another color. It looks like Anthro!
I’m grateful for another birthday and the life I live. I’m ready for all the things that year 57 will bring! Trust me when I say that YOU are a blessing to me as well. Just taking the time to read the blog and spend some of your precious time here is something I very much appreciate.
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