tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88592141035295063612024-03-13T13:40:51.789-05:00The Blake CollectionJulie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-62927010540712957232016-10-02T17:45:00.002-05:002016-10-02T17:45:54.461-05:00taking stock | 06<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Making : plans for a cabin weekend in the catskills</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: "crimson text"; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Reading : lots & lots of blogs (<b><a href="http://www.thedaybookblog.com/">1</a></b>,<b><a href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/"> 2</a></b>, <b><a href="http://lovetaza.com/">3</a></b>)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: "crimson text"; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Wanting : Bryan to pass his PE exam the end of this month (he's been studying like a mad man)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: "crimson text"; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Looking: forward to visiting my siblings in Germany later this year! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: "crimson text"; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Wishing: this fall weather would stay forever</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: "crimson text"; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Enjoying: quiet weekends at home</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: "crimson text"; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Needing: my packages to arrive (went a little shopping bananas this weekend & can't wait for my new boots to be delivered)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #393939; font-family: "crimson text"; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Smelling: creamy pumpkin & <b><a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=99199296&cm_vc=200">sweather weather</a></b> (current Bath & Body Works candle obsession)</span><br />
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Summer has been incredibly busy & it's hard to believe we're in the middle of July all ready! Here are a few snaps from my camera roll:</div>
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01. First softball game of the season</div>
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02. Literally the best <b><a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/artichoke-ricotta-flatbread/">homemade pizza</a></b></div>
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03. Yankees game wth friends</div>
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04. A trip to Nashville & the Grand Ole Opry</div>
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05. Bryan & I took my grandmother to her favorite musician, Vince Gill, at the Grand Ole Opry for her birthday</div>
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06. Drinks & live music at <b><a href="http://theacmenashville.com/">Acme </a></b>in downtown Nashville</div>
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07. Date day at the local fair</div>
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08. We went down to Maryland for 4th of July weekend to meet Bryan's sweet niece Leanna.</div>
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09. Spent Saturday at Laurel Park for some horse racing</div>
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10. 4th of July brunch in the city & ended the afternoon with drinks at <b><a href="http://fryingpan.com/site/">The Frying Pan</a></b></div>
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Last week Bryan & I headed down to Alabama for a long weekend. My brother was home from Italy on leave & it was so good to get a hug from the little nugget! It had been almost <b><a href="http://julieblakeblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/s-u-r-p-r-i-s-e.html">TWO YEARS</a> </b>(!!!!!)<b> </b>since the last time I saw him. We had a jam packed weekend of seeing family & taking Bryan around Birmingham. We ate some great BBQ & home cooked meals, went to the largest<b><a href="http://visitvulcan.com/"> cast iron statue</a></b> in the world, & stopped off for a couple of <b><a href="http://avondalebrewing.com/">brews</a></b>. It was great to be home, but so good to be back in NY! </div>
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Last week I turned 26 & celebrated with brunch in the city. I could not have been happier having college, Manhattan, & Nyack friends under one roof!</div>
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On my actual birthday I was spoiled to the core by Bryan - he made me breakfast before work, gave me the sweetest necklace, & came home to the prettiest spring flowers. I think he's a keeper, don't you think?</div>
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This past Saturday we took a road trip 50 minutes north of Nyack to <b><a href="http://www.brotherhood-winery.com/">Brotherhood Winery</a> </b>for a wine tour & tasting. Fun fact: it was established in 1839 & is the oldest winery in America. It was really neat to see how the original owner made the ports & wines (his first job was a shoemaker & he converted one of the shoe-making tools to cork the wine bottles).</div>
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Surprise! You blinked & January was gone. As hoped, the start of 2016 has been absolutely wonderful. We've only had one snow storm where we got 14 inches of snow (praise the Lord for a mild winter!), I moved in with Bryan & now officially a suburbs girl, & I started a new promotion at work! See what I mean? Best. Month. Ever! </div>
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Making: plans for a Nashville trip (can't wait for Bry to meet some friends & fam!)<br />
Cooking: the <i>easiest </i><b><a href="http://natashaskitchen.com/2015/08/11/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-recipe/">bbq chicken</a> </b>in my crock pot<br />
Wanting: <b><a href="https://www.shopbop.com/pippen-lace-circle-skirt-cupcakes/vp/v=1/1553392252.htm?folderID=39010&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&os=false&colorId=13149">this skirt</a> </b>for Spring<br />
Enjoying: early mornings & breakfast to myself<br />
Looking: for a new book to read . . . HELP!<br />
Liking: waking up next to Bry every morning, ya know, the small things in life :)<br />
Needing: a relaxing mani & pedi - treat yo self, right?!<br />
Smelling: fresh air when I walk out the door (seriously guys, best.thing.ever.)<br />
Wearing: black everything, per usual<br />
Counting: down til our next date night in! I have the best <b><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/the-ultimate-beef-wellington-recipe2.html">recipe </a></b>to try.<br />
Bookmarking: <b><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness">this TED talk </a></b>for my commute homeJulie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-38404899642538900932015-12-02T10:32:00.003-06:002015-12-02T10:32:48.024-06:00lots of catching up to do!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So much has happened since the last time I was on here:</div>
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+ birthday party celebrations</div>
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+ gamedays at The Ainsworth</div>
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+ watched a friend run the NYC marathon</div>
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+ a beautiful weekend walk along the Hudson</div>
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+ dressing up as <b><a href="http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/spartan-cheerleaders-at-a-chess-tournament/n10803">Will Ferrell & Cheri Oteri</a></b></div>
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+ a visit from my sister & cousin</div>
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+ winning the fall softball championship</div>
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+ a trip to Macy's Herald Square Santa Land</div>
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+ a much needed date day</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go Underdogs! Bryan's team won the Spring AND Fall championships. #1 fan goes to . . . . JULIE!</td></tr>
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<br />Julie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-72803292431599206602015-10-23T11:22:00.003-05:002015-10-23T11:22:40.328-05:00taking stock | 04<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have survived a little over two years living in New York City. Two years?!?! Seems like yesterday I moved here with my two very large, over-stuffed suitcases & settled into my first teeny tiny apartment. So many things have changed since the fall of 2013 so it only seems fitting that I take stock as I head into my third year {& bracing for the arctic winter ahead}. </div>
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Making: plans for a BBQ & bonfire night with friends<br />
Cooking: a <b><a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-kielbasa-sauerkraut-136289">polish dinner </a></b>tonight<br />
Drinking: lots of water & hot tea <br />
Reading: <b><a href="http://elitedaily.com/humor/funeral-friend-always-with-girlfriend/1254998/">this </a></b>funny article<br />
Wanting: an <b><a href="http://www.art.com/products/p21297443465-sa-i7364873/jung-sook-nam-elephant.htm?sOrig=CAT&sOrigID=1976&dimVals=1976&ui=380B462CE00F4457B45DFB1812E7B704">elephant print</a></b> for my room<br />
Playing: Thomas Rhett | South Side<br />
Enjoying: simple weekend plans<br />
Looking: forward to my visitors next month!<br />
Liking: <b><a href="https://www.bullyhillvineyards.com/wine/12/love-my-goat-5/">Love My Goat</a></b> & Friday night date nights<br />
Giggling: while watching <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEVrYx8-lys">this </a></b>video from The Ellen Show. I am patiently waiting for this years post.<br />
Needing: a manicure<br />
Smelling: my favorite creamy pumpkin candle<br />
Wearing: a striped sweater dress & boots<br />
Counting: down the days until 2016 . . . it's going to be my year!<br />
Feeling: the struggles of the changing weather {hello sinus & cold season}<br />
Bookmarking: soooo many recipes {especially from <b><a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/">Half Baked Harvest</a></b>}Julie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-62447428069498042792015-10-12T11:38:00.000-05:002015-10-12T11:38:06.024-05:00we shall watch sports & pick apples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So far October has proven to be idyllic. The weather could not be more perfect, Alabama football traditions are in full swing, & enough crock pot recipes have been bookmarked to last the season. Weekends have been chocked full of fun events . . . </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Introduced some friends to The Ainsworth to watch the Tide beat the Georgia Bulldogs</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best part of the day was running into family friends from my Birmingham church.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have become obsessed with <b><a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/">this </a></b>food blog. I made my own version of her<b><a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/autumn-chicken-and-phyllo-dough-pot-pies/"> Autumn Chicken & Phyllo Dough Pot Pie</a></b>. I have leftovers for days & it left the apartment smelling delicious!</td></tr>
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Bryan, myself, & my friend Jenna spent Sunday afternoon in Warwick, New York. It's a quaint little town just an hour north of Manhattan. We picked apples from <b><a href="http://www.maskers.com/">Maskers Orchards</a></b>, saw some farm animals, & ate apple cider doughnuts. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Act like you love apple picking Bry!" He was a great sport playing chauffeur & putting up with our "Isn't this so cute?!" & "Look how pretty!"</td></tr>
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My favorite time of year is almost here! Who doesn't love pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, college football, Friendsgiving, & everything else that is associated with the fall season? I've been <b><a href="http://theblakecollection.tumblr.com/">tumbling </a></b>for inspiration for this year. I can't wait to wear chunky knits, lots of layers, & using fresh tomatoes for flat bread & soups. See my top sweater picks below:<br />
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Bryan & I made a road trip down south to Virginia to visit my sister & brother-in-law. Bryan had a genius idea of listening to a podcast since neither one of likes each others music haha. Did you guys ever listen to <b><a href="http://serialpodcast.org/">Serial</a></b>? We spent the 7 hour car ride each way listening to lawyers point-of-view in <a href="http://undisclosed-podcast.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">Undisclosed</a>. It kept us intrigued most of the way! </div>
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Friday we spent the afternoon exploring the battle fields & earthworks of The Civil War. Of course I didn't take pictures of these {high five, Julie}. Later that night we drove into downtown Richmond for dinner at <b><a href="http://capitalalehouse.com/">Capital Ale House</a> </b>where the beer was good & the food was delicious! Afterwards we went to their downstairs area where I showed off my dart skills & embarrassed myself by playing pool haha</div>
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Saturday was a day well spent in front of the television - aka the official start of college football. We started off with College Game Day & watched back-to-back games until Alabama came on. I love to start off the season with a win!</div>
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Sunday the four of us made a day trip to D.C where Bryan's sister & brother-in-law met us. I have been there a couple times, but never had the chance to visit any sites. So that afternoon we were full fledged tourists - eggs benedict for brunch, tour of the Holocaust Museum, Lincoln Memorial, & Washington Monument. </div>
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Our last day in Virginia we spent on the golf course playing a twilight round. My level of golf skills stops at putt-putt so I hit a couple balls at the driving range, but after that I was very content with driving the golf cart while the boys played a round.</div>
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Thanks for having us Jesse & Jessica! We had a blast! </div>
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Whoever thought of summer Fridays deserves a high five & a snow-cone. There's nothing better than getting a half day & catching up with friends over lunch & a margarita!</div>
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One of my favorite things Bryan & I do together is have a low key Saturday date night in. A couple weeks back we made our way to Nyack after his softball games & made a delicious dinner for two followed by a nice chat around the fire pit. </div>
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The next day we went to <b><a href="http://www.nynjtc.org/park/hook-mountain-state-park">Hook Mountain</a></b> to go hiking. The rocky trail follows the Hudson River; so most of the way you can steal little glimpses of the river & my favorite . . . sailboats! The weather was absolutely perfect! My only suggestion would be to wear proper hiking shoes & not running sneakers. I was walking like a granny the last two miles haha.</div>
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All those early Saturday mornings & trips to Staten Island were worth it by the end of last Saturday! The Underdogs took home this GIGANTIC trophy!</div>
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Later that night we met up with some friends for mexican {read: queso dip & steak nachos}. I also realized that I need to start taking group photos . . . whoops! But I think we got a framer . . . </div>
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Bryan & I celebrated one year together this past Monday.<i> </i><i>Holey moley o</i><i>ne whole year</i>!!! We started the celebration off with a good laugh. My favorite flowers are tulips & the poor guy tried so hard, but was steered to lilies in the shop instead. When I broke the news to him he felt bad, but you still get an A++ for effort, Bry! We headed over to the <b><a href="http://www.theroosevelthotel.com/dining.aspx">Roosevelt Hotel </a></b>for a drink {if you're in the city you have to go. The drinks may be a little pricey, but they are darn good} & then ate the best dinner at <b><a href="http://www.delmonicosrestaurantgroup.com/restaurant/">Delmonico's</a></b>. I sure do love this guy {those dimples - how can you not?} & can't wait to celebrate many more! </div>
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What do you do when NYC has hit its summer peak & it's too sweltering hot outside to do anything? Why you make muse boards for the week & take a stroll through Brooklyn, of course!</div>
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Yesterday as Bryan & I were travelling back to Manhattan we decided to make a pit stop to explore a section of Brooklyn. Sandwiched between the Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges is a neighborhood called DUMBO {Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass}. Front Street is lined with cute restaurants & pop-up stands {think lemonade, hotdogs, beer, & ice cream}, but after seeing <b><a href="http://lovetaza.com/2013/07/janes-carousel/">this </a></b>post over on <i>Love Taza</i> I knew I had to pony up on <a href="http://janescarousel.com/history/" style="font-weight: bold;">Jane's Carousel</a>. </div>
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After we melted in the sun for an hour or so, we made our way to Williamsburg to gorge on ribs, brisket, & good ole southern sides. I've been called a BBQ snob more than once. I've tried almost every place in NYC and nothing compares to southern pulled pork & ribs. Behold <b><a href="http://www.mablessmokehouse.com/">Mabel's</a></b>. I highly recommend this smokehouse - be sure to try the collard greens! </div>
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Although the summer officially started this past Saturday, I feel like it has been in full swing for a while. Bryan & I have gotten into a summer weekend routine. Staten Island Friday evening, dinner with his parentals, double header softball games early Saturday morning, & either off to the city or back in Nyack to enjoy the rest of the weekend. So far we have had jam packed weekends . . . . </div>
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Not pictured are a few backyard BBQ's, hammock swings, a wardrobe meltdown, & <a href="http://www.fathomevents.com/event/jaws" style="font-weight: bold;">celebrating 40 years of shark entertainment</a><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>{aka me squeezing the life out of Bryan's hand}.Julie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-31885112692638021132015-06-18T16:08:00.001-05:002015-06-18T16:08:22.773-05:00taking stock | 03<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Making: weekend & a much needed vacation plan<br />
Cooking: . . . . more like he cooks, I drink the wine<br />
Drinking: hazelnut coffee<br />
Reading: my Jesus Calling a lot lately<br />
Wanting: to spend a summer night on a rooftop<br />
Playing: Ed Sheeran’s Live At The Bedford set<br />
Enjoying: date day with my love<br />
Looking: forward to a potluck dinner with friends<br />
Liking: an optimistic attitude<br />
Wondering: why Friday took so long to get here : )<br />
Giggling: over <a href="http://www.details.com/blogs/daily-details/2015/06/strange-new-trend-geometric-dog-haircuts.html"><b>this </b></a>Japanese trend<br />
Needing: a weekend at the beach very soon<br />
Smelling: fresh peaches when I go to the market {trust me, they’re not as good as those Georgia peaches}<br />
Wearing: anything but pants. this humidity has my curly, frizzy hair like whoa.<br />
Counting: down the days til I get my stitches out!<br />
Feeling: thankful & grateful<br />
Bookmarking: <a href="http://mynameisyeh.com/"><b>this blog</b></a>. seriously, read it!<br />
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How in the world has April come & already practically over? It's beginning to look like Spring around here! Needless to say, I think myself & the rest of NYC could not be more thrilled! April has been busy & I've had some really great weekends . . . </div>
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03. a visit to FIT for the <strong><a href="https://www.fitnyc.edu/23220.asp">YSL & Halston exhibit</a></strong> </div>
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05. taking advantage of chilly spring nights with a bbq & bonfire with friends</div>
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Making: summer plans {beach weekends, summer reading list, & bookmarking blueberry jam recipes}<br />
Cooking: chicken meatballs & chocolate chip cookies<br />
Drinking: water and lots of it<br />
Reading: <em>1984</em> by George Orwell
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Wanting: spring weather<br />
Playing: Afternoon Acoustics {in my opinion, the best playlist on Spotify}
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Enjoying: being 25 - some people cringe at turning this age, but I've learned to embrace this decade of learning & growing<br />
Waiting: for this lingering cough and runny nose to go away<br />
Liking: the Spring line at J.Crew {obsessed with <strong><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/skirts/PRDOVR~C6377/C6377.jsp">this</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/knitsandtees/PRDOVR~C1900/C1900.jsp">this</a></strong>, & <strong><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/shorts/PRDOVR~C0873/C0873.jsp">this</a></strong>}<br />
Wondering: how on Earth it's almost April!
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Loving: quick chats with old friends<br />
Hoping: to partake of some Chipotle sooner than later
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Needing: a beach to lay on<br />
Smelling: like PB&J sandwiches - volunteering is fun! <br />
Wearing: striped tee & ripped jeans<br />
Noticing: warmer morning walks to work {<em>read</em>: 35 degrees instead of 15}<br />
Feeling: thankful & grateful<br />
Bookmarking: <strong><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2015/03/new-york-after-midnight.html">this</a></strong> <br />
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01. Birthday dinner</div>
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02. Ferry ride</div>
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03. A quiet {and cold} weekend out of the city</div>
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04. Glow-in-the-dark putt putt</div>
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This weekend Bryan & I went to <strong><a href="http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/">The Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum</a></strong>. We went in a submarine growler where I can't imagine 88 men in such tight quarters, walked on the flight deck with the coolest aircrafts, explored the space shuttle pavilion, & toured every nook and cranny of the carrier. If you're ever in the city, I would definitely add this museum to your itinerary {even if the weather decides to turn into a wintry snow storm}. </div>
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This was my walk home from work early afternoon on Monday . . . </div>
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After a much talked about blizzard that was suppose to blanket Manhattan with up to two feet of snow that evening, I was pleasantly surprised when I walked out to this Tuesday morning . . . </div>
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I've never been more grateful. </div>
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Okay, that might be a tad dramatic. But seriously, thank you Juno for skipping over the city & high five to the snow plows.</div>
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I'm officially over this winter & beginning the countdown to warm weather. Although I'll be sad to trade in my cozy plaids & blanket scarves for pretty pastels, I'm ready to hang up my puffer jacket for awhile. I've started to compile a list of my spring must-haves. <br />
These are on the top of my list . . . </div>
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Julie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-7256946459706428192015-01-16T07:00:00.000-06:002015-01-16T07:22:27.235-06:00happy weekend! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The first couple weeks back in the office have been quite the whirlwind. It's nice getting back into the routine of things, but now that I'm back in the city I'm desperately trying to not get sucked into the winter blues. It helps to have something to look forward to every weekend for the next two <em>months</em>. First up, a weekend celebrating a friend's birthday! </div>
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Life lately has been a lot of brisk walks to work, our first snow {that actually stuck to the pavements} last week, and a relaxing weekend in the middle of nowhere. This past weekend Bryan & I took a little road trip upstate New York for a whiskey tour & tasting. I think I was more interested in the cows . . . </div>
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Julie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-84250917524810047662015-01-05T20:51:00.000-06:002015-01-05T20:51:26.480-06:00taking stock | 01<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Cooking: mom's recipe for steak & tomatoes for dinner<br /> Drinking: apple cinnamon tea at midnight. by default, its when I get my best reading in.<br /> Reading: James Patterson's <em>First Love</em><br /> Wanting: to go back to holiday vacation. home was good for the soul.<br /> Looking: forward to the weekend<br /> Playing: scrabble - probably my favorite Christmas gift this year<br /> Wasting: time by binge watching <em>The Wire </em>(six episodes in one day is a little excessive, no?)<br /> Wishing: I was back in Franklin - love that little town<br /> Enjoying: a good nights rest<br />
Feeling: refreshed & rejuvenated<br />Waiting: for this cold spell to leave the city<br /> Liking: early mornings & coffee<br />
Wondering: why in the world I chose to live in Manhattan and why I left my friends & family back in the south. But then I think to myself <em>I am having the best experience of my life. I wake up in the morning & go to a job that I love. I have met some pretty special people & have never been more challenged with my beliefs & cultural differences than I am encountering right now.</em><br /> Loving: an empty email mailbox - 223 emails read and responded to after 2 weeks off from work! <br /> Hoping: I can stick with my New Year's goals<br />Needing: someone to organize my closet - didn't I just do it before I left?!<br /> Smelling: my <a href="http://www.sephora.com/nirvana-mini-rollerball-set-P388655?skuId=1649524">new</a> & <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1785137&cp=3280617.12311906&utm_term=romance+perfume&002=2502554&007=Search&025=c&006=55979867837&005=50338492&004=8418663317&utm_source=PaidSearch&utm_campaign=Google-B-Ralph+Lauren-Exact&utm_medium=Google&gclid=Cj0KEQiAiamlBRCgj83PiYm6--gBEiQArnojDxUwlAb285pJkW7fRQFxUJmObpo-lIUyHAGyKB9yBswaArCJ8P8HAQ&parentPage=family">old</a> fragrances. I have a thing for <em>velvety woods, extravagant florals, & seductive musk</em><br />
Making: goat cheese & sweet pepper salad for lunch this week<br />Wearing: a sweatshirt, leggings, & socks - sexy, I know. <br /> Following: this quote | <em>"Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration's shove or society's kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It's all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager."</em> - Susan Sontag<br />Knowing: my goals & going after them<br /> Thinking: about my 25th birthday coming this year - gosh I'm getting old haha<br /> Bookmarking: songs to listen to <br /> Opening: my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Yes-Please-Amy-Poehler/dp/0062268341">book</a> for this month's book club reading<br /> Feeling: full of lifeJulie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-65056074785870206692014-12-17T18:39:00.002-06:002014-12-17T18:39:52.916-06:00a tacky sweater party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past weekend Lynn & I hosted a tacky Christmas sweater party. I'd have to say, I'm pretty proud we crammed seventeen people in our New York apartment. Of course I stink at taking pictures, but the party was a lot fun! It was a great chance to bring friends & coworkers together before we all head out of town for the holidays. The countdown is on til I'm on my way to Nashville. T minus 6 days!!!</div>
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New York City is truly magical during the holidays. I love smelling the Christmas trees posted along the sidewalks. I took the photo above on the way to book club late last week. </div>
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This past weekend my sister and her mother-in-law came to visit! It poured all day Saturday so we spent the afternoon at the <strong><a href="http://www.amnh.org/">American Natural History Museum</a></strong>. I definitely recommend going there - just allot a full afternoon. There is so much to see! </div>
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The rest of the weekend was spent strolling through Central Park, down 5th Avenue, finished up Christmas shopping at Macy's, dinner at <strong><a href="http://www.besonyc.com/">Beso</a></strong>, and then ended their stay with the Rockefeller Christmas tree and hot chocolate at Bryant Park. </div>
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Julie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-88244601199946551172014-11-30T21:14:00.000-06:002014-11-30T21:14:38.824-06:00macy's thanksgiving day parade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've sat in the crowd along 6th avenue for the past two years watching the parade go by. This year I took full advantage of working at Macy's and having the chance to volunteer. I still wanted to see the parade so I chose to be in the grandstands to help seat people before the performances and floats started. I had the best seat in the house - front row on 34th Street! Even though my toes were frozen, I had the best experience. I can't wait to participate again next year! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">start of the parade // lucy hale // kiss // nick jonas</span></div>
Julie Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517801313922463259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8859214103529506361.post-91522389246416497712014-11-14T06:00:00.000-06:002014-11-14T06:00:09.027-06:00cheers to the weekend<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Seriously, we both deserve a high five! Work is in full force through the peak season & I savor the weekends for friends & down time - hence the lack of blogging lately. Life has been treating me fairly well & I've done nothing but soak it all in. Any fun plans for the weekend? I've got a pretty solid weekend ahead of myself . . . Friday is date night in: home cooked dinner & a Red Box {although I think he'll nix my rom-com pick}. Saturday my cousin Alicia will be in town & we've got <strong><a href="http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/alab-m-footbl-sched.html">a big game</a></strong> to watch! Have a great one & enjoy these fun posts from around the web . . .</div>
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A <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpyfrixXBqU">song</a></strong> for your weekend</div>
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<strong><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/beauty/allure-magazine-editor-kelly-attertons-secrets-to-great-skin">Skincare tips from a pro</a> </strong></div>
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A <strong><a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/03/22/cauliflower-chowder/">chowder</a></strong> to make for a chilly weekend</div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/mindy-kaling-farfetch-holiday-gif-cards#slide">Made me laugh</a></strong></div>
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Damsel's advice on living <strong><a href="http://damselindior.com/2014/11/in-the-moment/">in the moment</a></strong></div>
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What are your<strong><a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2014/11/what-are-your-pet-peeves.html"> pet peeves</a></strong>? Mine definitely have changed since moving to New York {slow walkers, teenagers on the subway, & car horns}.</div>
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Would you wear a blanket cape? I would if it looked like <strong><a href="http://nataliemerrillyn.com/2014/11/blanket-cape.html">Natalie's</a></strong>!</div>
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<strong><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2014/11/77827/fifty-shades-of-grey-trailer-scandal?crlt.pid=camp.iNYMJjbr9LqH">Oh. Em. Gee. </a></strong></div>
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