Happy Friday guys! Does anyone else feel like the week flew by? I’m definitely not complaining. haha Bring on the weekend! Here’s what I’m loving this week:
Dress (Different color) | Bag | Shoes (Near identical) | Watch (On sale!) | Earrings
1. If you are in the Omaha area and looking for a photographer you have to check out Ashley Nicole Photography! I booked a session with her last week to get some outfit photos done for upcoming blog posts and could not be more happy with how they turned out. She is so incredibly talented and also such a nice person and so easy to work with. Win-win!
I feel like I’ve been living in this dress this summer so I was excited for an opportunity to have it photographed. It is so comfy and so cute! Unfortunately it’s sold out at LOFT, but this new one is the exact same cut just in a different pattern. It already has all five star reviews just like my dress did.
2. Have you heard the new Ed Sheeran song, Photograph? It’s perfection, and baby Ed is so cute!
3. Have you ever made a DIY bath soak? I just did and I am in love! Baths are always amazing, but taking one after a killer bootcamp workout = bliss. I found the recipe for this soak in the Whole Foods Ready for Action bag (coming out tomorrow!) and was excited to try it out after a particularly brutal night of home exercise. 2 cups of Epsom salts, 1/2 cup baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger is all you need for a bath that will sooth your sore muscles, wash away all the sweat and dirt, and help you relax and support your circulation.
4. Josh and I had a Vino Van Gogh date this week! It was such a fun time! For those who aren’t familiar, Vino Van Gogh is a painting class that travels! Each week it is held at a different restaurant with a new painting being taught. (The calendar is online.) You eat, drink, and paint your heart out. We had a blast painting our seahorses and eating delicious Italian food at Spezia. For having zero artistic abilities I was pretty happy with how my seahorse turned out. I named her Ariel for her flowing red mane.
Vino Van Gogh offered us the chance to try the class for free, and now they want a Her Heartland Soul reader (and guest!) to try a class out too! While Vino Van Gogh is offered all over the country, the winner of these tickets must live in Omaha. Simply leave a comment letting me know what sort of thing you would like to paint at a class like this! I’ll pick a winner next Wednesday!
5. I did something I never thought I would do this week. I bought a pair of mules! I have been lusting over this pair but could not bring myself to spend $200 for them. So when I found this pair marked down to $38.34 I knew I had to pick them up. I can’t wait to get them in the mail!
Questions of the Day: Are you a fan of mules? Do you like baths? What would you want to paint at an art class? Any fun weekend plans you’re looking forward to?
P.S. See you tomorrow for a new Saturday Shares post!
Lovely! Cute dress!
Thanks so much Andy! I love Loft!
I LOVE the sea horse paintings! Those are so so cute! Will you be at blogfest this year Erin?
Thanks Stephanie! I’m not a painter so for my painting to look anything like a seahorse made me very happy! haha I will unfortunately not be at BlogFest this year although I have heard it is a great time. Are you going?
Hey, yes I am going. It’s my first time as I just started blogging on May 1! <3
Nice! I hope you have a blast!
hey gorgeous girl in a gorgeous dress!! i haven’t done a painting class yet, but i would like to try one!!
Aww thanks Linz! And you totally should, painting classes are fun times!
your seahorses turned out SO cute! where are you going to hang them? and I can’t wait to see your shoes! I’m loving all these summer sales
We’re bringing them to our offices! As cute as they are they don’t go with our home decor at all.
Both of your paintings turned out great! My husband and I have always wanted to try this. (I think we may be a bit competitive though – ha!) Have a great weekend!!
You should totally try this Cyndi! Painting classes are super fun!
I forgot to tell you what I’d like to paint – probably something abstract & colorful!
I love abstract painting! That would be fun!
Did your Vino Van Gogh instructor tell you about the “Acrylic Fairy?” Apparently she comes around after your painting has been sitting awhile, and makes it look better every time you look at it. I did the Sunset class at Fernando’s last weekend, and she was right about that Fairy! 🙂
I did not hear about that fairy but I think the fairy visited my painting as well! haha
Huge fav of mules. I just need to find a cute pair that I can rock with my summer wardrobe. And I love epsom salt baths after a long run in the winter. In the summer, I just find that I just sit and sweat so I’m more of a shower kind of girl. And no big weekend plans – running a half marathon on Sunday just to get back used to running longer as I start marathon training next week. EESH! Hope you have a fabulous weekend : )
How did your half marathon go?? I was thinking speedy thoughts!
It went as well as could be expected! Definitely ready to kick off some marathon training today 🙂 Thank you so much for all your well wishes!! : )
I love those painting classes! The tree paintings are my favorites so I would probably want to paint something with a tree in it.
I love trees too! Very relaxing and pretty!
Great dress! You look so pretty
M x
http://Www.martinasmark.com
Aww thank you Martina! 🙂
Nice Friday to do list. I love those mules, I tried on a pair of them recently and I gotta say, they are awesomely cute to wear with anything.
I’m so excited to get the mules in the mail! I hope they’re comfy!
I love the pattern on that dress!
– Liz
http://www.LizLizo.com
Thanks Liz! Loft makes the cutest stuff!
I love this post!!! Also, your outfit is so cute!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
Aww thank you Melanie! I’m in love with that dress!
Such a great dress!!
xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries
Thanks Jessica! I love it! It’s seriously the comfiest thing!
Your painting is SO cute (and so are you!!)!!!! And those shoes! Gasp. Love.
I don’t care too much what I paint – I just want it to look GOOD. 🙂 I think Beks’ painting (from The Modern Jane Austen) was in the top 2 of my class recently, though! 🙂
I hope I win this!! It’s so fun!!
Aw thanks Rachel! I’m not a painter so the fact my painting even resembles a seahorse is a win in my eyes! haha
Oooh I LOVE those shoes! I’ve been wanting a pair of mules, too but are they comfy for actually walking around in? Or are they more ‘sitting shoes’ (as my dad calls them HA)? Can’t wait for the outfit pictures, too – I’m sure they’re gorgeous! Happy weekend 🙂
They’re supposed to be comfy for walking around in but I’ll let you know for sure once I get them and try them on! Your dad sounds awesome! haha If I told my dad I wanted a pair of sitting shoes I think he’d think I lost my mind. He’s not really in touch with girl stuff. ;p
That dress is a very flattering cut/fit on you! Cute for summer!
Aw thanks Nicole! I love Loft!
I love epsom salt for post-workout baths but haven’t ever thought of putting ginger in the bath! Definitely will try. Also love your dress! (And I’m currently jamming out to Ed’s Photograph. Thanks for introducing us haha).
xx, Pia
http://gymbagsandjetlags.com
I’ve been listening to that song all weekend! I love it! Glad you do, too! 😀
Love the mules, I have been looking for some for a good price!
Elle x | Elleamode
Aren’t they gorgeous? I can’t wait to get them in the mail!
That bath soak sounds amazing! I’m going to have to try that one!
It is seriously awesome!
I totally want to try out one of those bath soaks. It sounds exactly like something I need!