December 16, 2011

friday five

I'm officially voting December as the busiest month of the year. With the holidays and everyone trying to get things squared away before vacation time it has me running in circles with little time to relax. It's weeks like the past few that I've been having where I've realized I never appreciated down time nearly as much as I should've. A chaotic work week has me more than prepared to relax this weekend. I'll be heading back to sweet little Charleston to celebrate a friends birthday, spend time with those I now don't get to live down the street from and learn to walk just a tad bit slower and appreciate the relaxation. 
Amidst the constant movement this week has provided, it's the little things that have kept me sane and smiling in simple delight...
 [a gold notebook for organizing my to-do lists]
[a gift from a friend- our favorite restaurant in Florence, Italy]
 [brand new sharpies]
 [holiday gift tags]
[festive straws]

What do y'all have planned for the weekend?
Hope it's a wonderful one!



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22 comments:

  1. Roots Out WestDecember 16, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I completely agree. What a nut-so month and work week. I think I'll mentally try to walk a bit slower too. Deep yoga breaths have gotten me through this week, ha.

    Love the straws!! And the sharpies :)

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  2. So Simply ChicDecember 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I am headed to Charleston to see the James Island lights and hopefully finish Christmas shopping!

    Great picks!!

    http://sosimplychic.blogspot.com/

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  3. SchnelleDecember 16, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    We went to that restaurant when we were in Florence this past summer and it was amazing! Everything was so delicious and the atmosphere was great too.

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  4. MichelleDecember 16, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I'm going out for a birthday! I'm excited.

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  5. Hilliary MeisnerDecember 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I completely agree with you! This time of year is def. the busy but at the same time maybe the most fun! I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

    Love the straws!

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  6. Haus of StyleDecember 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Yay for weekend. I still have papers to write but the end is near!

    I invite you to visit my blog and enter a giveaway ;)

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  7. CILLA BDecember 16, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Totally agree with the month of december being the busiest.
    http://fashberries.blogspot.com/

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  8. erika soroccoDecember 16, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Those holiday gift tags are so perfect! :)

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  9. meganDecember 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Love those straws! Where are those gift tags from?

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  10. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}December 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love colored fine point sharpies. I would write with them all day every day if I could (And it was professional to write in purple...)

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  11. AlexaDecember 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Love that print of your favorite restaurant in Florence! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  12. ValDecember 16, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I'm a straw and sharpie addict!!! I have never seen those straws before...me wantie....

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  13. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    What is it about brand new pens? Makes my day, too! I love the fine tip sharpie markers - I use them for everything :)

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  14. MarissaDecember 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Sometimes there's nothing better than pulling a fresh sharpie out to write with! And those straws are soo cute! xoxo Marissa


    http://happiness-is-the-little-things.blogspot.com/

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  15. ericaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Seeing your new sharpies reminded me that I need some new ones ASAP! Love the festive straws! xo

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  16. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONDecember 16, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I agree...this month is always crazy!! Here's to a relaxing holiday to you! xo

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  17. JamieDecember 17, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I wrote a "little things" post yesterday too :)

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  18. natasha {schue love}December 18, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Always look forward to reading your Friday Fives! The Italy print is super cute!

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  19. JosieDecember 18, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Those straws are TOO cute. I'm so excited for all of the festivities!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  20. Leigh Powell HinesDecember 18, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Hope you had a good weekend. Leigh

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  21. Wedding Photographers MelbourneDecember 19, 2011 at 6:49 AM

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  22. UnknownDecember 24, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    love those straws. Merry Christmas!

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