Weekly Wins is a series where I touch on my “wins” from the week in the categories of love, buy, do, eat, give, read, tech, watch and wear. It’s 100% my favorite post to write. Enjoy!
Happy Friday blog friends!! Before I dive into my weekly wins, I must mention that Brody has officially stopped taking two naps. We have been doing one nap all week long and all I have to say is LIFE CHANGING. We used to go out and about in-between his naps but now if we venture out of the house, it’s before AND after his one nap of the day which just so happens to be right smack dab in the middle of the day. I don’t like it. Plus, I feel like I am losing a lot of my alone time that I used to have. Ok, enough venting. The positive: most of his friends are already on one nap so now we can hang out with everyone again!! That’s a HUGE plus!! Onto this week’s WEEKLY WINS… spoiler alert: besides for the napping transition, it was a great week!!
LOVE:
My husband! Ha! I know that’s totally to be presumed since we are married and all, BUT this week I fell in love with the hubs all over again! {not that I ever stopped, let’s be honest here} We celebrated our FOUR YEAR {!!!!!!!!} anniversary yesterday and not only did I get gorgeous surprise flowers from him during the day {which, shocking!!} but we also had the most wonderful dinner with Brody at Wildfire last night! Tonight we are celebrating just the two of us while my parents babysit for the little man. Looking forward to that!
BUY:
Soo not sure if this counts because I have yet to buy these Rag and Bone jeans but from the feedback I got via instagram {thank you to everyone who gave me their input, btw!!}, I am pretty sure I am going to have to! I tried them on over the weekend and since the holes weren’t actual holes and were covered underneath I wasn’t sure I was in love. BUT, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them since. They are on the pricey side so I am still debating but if I can’t stop obsessing over them in a few days, I am going to bite the bullet. Oh, and they fit like.a.gloveeeeeeee.
DO:
You guys, we went to Lincoln Park Zoo this week with a few friends and their babes and literally had THE BEST time ever! I am just putting it out there that we will probably be going every week all summer long. The kids farm area of the zoo is literally the cutest thing you ever did see and they had a music man playing for the kiddies all morning long! Then, it was Wednesday so the Green City Market {which I mentioned in this month’s Monthly Musts post} was open too. We all had lunch together there and it truly made for the most perfect little morning!!

EAT:
The most amazing salmon you’ll ever eat! Inspired by my friend Lauren who makes honey bbq salmon {i must give credit where credit is due!}, this week I made agave bbq salmon! RECIPE: marinate the salmon in 3 parts bbq sauce to 1 part agave nectar for a few hours first. Cover a baking pan with tin foil and lay the marinated salmon on top, bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes… watch it towards the end. Then, broil for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite vegetable! Um, YUM!
GIVE:
Remember last week when I told you that I couldn’t tell you what I gave my brother for his bday because I didn’t give it to him yet?!!? Well, we ended up giving him a Nordstrom gift card. He is literally the hardest person in the world to buy a gift for and I am not kidding! You guys, gift cards are truly the only way to go with him, so that’s what we did! Now he can get whatever he wants at one of his favorite stores! Did you know that you can purchase a Nordy gift card online here!?!
READ:
Considering yesterday was our anni, I thought it might be fun to go through the I Adore What I Love archives and read the post I wrote 10 months into our marriage. I actually didn’t write much because the majority of the post is pictures but we had just received our wedding album in the mail and I was uuuuuber excited!! Naturally, I shared a bunch of my fave wedding photos {including one of my absolute favorite favorites seen below} on the blog! Click HERE to take a look at all the special pics from the second best day of my life {the first was having the Brodster, duh!}
TECH:
Ok, so I’ve always used Amazon Photos to backup my iPhone pics but recently I was introduced to Google Photos and honestly, it’s better. It automatically organizes your photos by people, places, and things. And if you want to find a specific one in the bunch, all you need to do is search by what you remember about that photo. For example, if I took a photo of a balloon, and I have thousands and thousands of photos backed up, instead of going through them all to find that one specific pic, all I need to do is type “balloon” in the search field and it will come up. You can edit and share photos within the app too. GENIUS. For more info and to download the app today, click here.
WATCH:
JoJo graced us with her presence for TWO nights this week! It was kind of a dream come true for Bachelor{ette} Nation! Let’s just talk about this Chad guy for a second. Is he for real? He obviously went on the show knowing he’d be characterized as the bad guy and I think he’s playing into that role for the camera’s sack. Just my point of view. But instead of focusing on him, let’s chat about the good guys. Right now, my front runners are Jordan and Chase. I like both of them a lot!! What about you?? Tell me in the comments of this post!!
WEAR:
This top has quickly become my ABSOLUTE favorite! It’s so comfy, so soft, so flowy {in a good way}, and effortlessly adorable! The back is open which gives it a touch of something special and also makes it different and cool. I chose to wear a white stretchy tank under it because that’s what I always do but I give you full permission to wear it sans tank so it shows off a little back skin. To be honest, it’s cuter like that but I’m just ridiculous and don’t feel normal without a stretchy tank under all of my tops. Ha! Either way guys, you NEED this top. It’s perfect for those 60-something-degree cooler days of summer. I’m in love! Oh, and size down. Shop it here.

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Enjoy your weekend!!! Doing anything special and fun??
Let me know in the comments section now!
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I used to live right down the street from the Lincoln Park Zoo! Such a great area and Happy Anniversary. Cheers to many more ;)
charity
lifeafterbaseball.net
Thank you Charity!! So sweet!! And did you ever go to the green city market when you lived by the zoo? It was my first time this week and I absolutely loved it!!! Xx
I’m not sure if I did Dana…It doesn’t ring a bell but I’m sure so much has changed since I lived there!
Happy Anniversary! I love that last outfit…heading over to check out that shirt.
Thank you!! And you will love. Seriously I’ve been wearing it on repeat all week long! Xox
These were all awesome! Looks like a great early summer week.
I miss watching The Bachelor/Bachelorette SO much, but it got to the point where it was on like, 2-4 hours per WEEK and I just didn’t feel I could devote that much time to it. Especially considering how much “dramatic pause” time they waste on the rose ceremony. ;-)
Aimee
http://www.intherightplaces.com
Thanks Aimee!! Yes!! Last week was epic if I do say so myself!! Totally valid points about the bach and you even made me laugh out loud reading your comment but that’s why I DVR so I can fast forward through all the commercials and all of the lulls. I swear it the whole show is really half of what they say! Ha!
Awww this is such an interesting genuine post! Love it and thanks for sharing. Happy weekend dear ::)
Kisses Ashon
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Appreciate the love Ashon!!! Xox
Nordstrom for the win!!! Happy Anniversary gurlie! Can we talk about how gorgeous your wedding pictures are – stunning <3
Green Fashionista
Yes! Nordstrom for the win all day everyday! And thank you!! So much!! I feel like I look like such a baby then but it’s so fun to look back on! Xox
Happy Anniversary my friend! Gorgeous flowers from such a sweet (and apparently popular) hubby ???? Excited to find some wins today shopping with you and Brod!
Thanks Jer!! Lovedddd seeing you this past weekend and will def have to include our new shoes in this weeks wins round-up!! Obsessed! Xox
Lovely sum up, the top looks so comfy! And happy anniversary! Xx
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Thanks girl!! So sweet!! We had fun celebrating our anni this weekend! Xox
Hahah to the diaper bag!!! Lovely round up!
XoXo,
Tamara – loveofMode.com
Ha! Thanks girl! Xox
Dana, you know how much I love these posts! First off, Happy Anniversary! I left a comment on the post you linked for your wedding, so read it for my little message to you, hehe! That salmon looks ah-mazing! I think I need to make it this asap, anything with bbq sauce, I’m all in! I seriously love those jeans, they are too cute…I’m still nudging, haha! I also love that cute striped flowy top, which you’ve style perfectly with those loafers (OBSESSED)! Thanks so much for sharing, beautiful, and I hope you have the BEST time tonight at dinner!
XO,
Jalisa
http://www.thestylecontour.com
Why thank you friend!! Awww, going to check my wedding post right after I write this – you are the sweetest for commenting and I appreciate the wedding love in advance!! The salmon is spot on delish and super easy! Def try! And guess what?!?! I BOUGHT THE JEANS this weekend!!!!! Hahaha I had to! Hope you had the best weekend Jalisa!! Xox
Happy Anniversary, and yes, it makes a huge different when your child takes one nap instead of two a day! My son, who is 4 still takes one nap a day too and I love it. And before I forget: LOVE LOVE LOVE the loafers!
Happy Weekend, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com
Thank you and ugh, I agree!! You are soooo lucky that your 4 year old still takes one nap a day! How amazing! I hope I can get the Brodster to nap forever!! haha! And about the shoes – they are the most comfortable and so chic too! Xox
Awesome post! Google photos is one of the best things ever, glad you got on board.
-Dasha
http://windycitywardrobe.com
Thanks Dasha!! So glad you stopped by to read the blog! And yes! Obsessed with google photos now!! Xox
Happy Anniversary! Your wedding photo is gorgeous! That shirt is adorable and I might have to get it! :)
Jill
Doused In Pink
Thanks Jill!! Def get the shirt! You will not be let down! I love!! Xox
sounds like a great week! :)
STYLE VANITY
It absolutely was! Thanks for stopping by my friend! Xox
How gorgeous is your wedding dress and headband?? Love that post and happy anniversary!! Also that BBQ salmon looks so drool-worthy! Hope you have a fab weekend girl!
Chelsea
Chow Down USA
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Aww thanks Chelsea!! I’m totally a baby in all my wedding pics! So funny to look at! The BBQ salmon is the best – you must try! Xox
Happy anniversary! :)
I use the google photos app and love it – the videos it automatically makes are wonderful :)
You’ll adjust to the 1 nap soon, took me a while to get used to it but now I have a newborn with multiple naps I appreciate the toddler’s one nap a day even more haha!
Away From The Blue Blog
Thanks Mica!! Google photos = the best of the best!! And yes!! Love those cute animated videos! And ha, totally feel you on the newborn napping schedule vs the toddler one. I guess I can’t complain!! Xox
Happy Anniversary! Such a lovely round up/post. Thanks for sharing Hun! x
Ann-Marie | http://facetocurls.com
Why thank you!! Hope you had the best weekend! Xo
Happy anniversary again! I love reading your weekly wins! They’re always so interesting ????
Thanks girl! You are seriously the sweetest and to hear you say that makes me SO happy!! Xox
Happy belated anniversary – your wedding photo is amazing!! Hope you guys had the best weekend! xo, Biana
Thanks lady! I totally look like a baby in my wedding pics! So fun to look back on though!! Xx
aww fab post! So nice to look back at the great things that have happened in your week :)
Hannah xx
Raspberry Kitsch | UK Fashion & Lifestyle Blog
Thank you Hannah! Totally agree! That’s why I saw writing my Friday Weekly Wins are def my favorite posts to write! So happy you found my blog and hope you’ll be back to read more!! Xox
Happy Anniversary darling. Such a gorgeous bride
Filipa xxx
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Thanks lady! You’re so sweet!! I look like a baby in my wedding pics!! Ha! Xox
Happy belated anniversary! Hope u had an awesome weekend gorgeous <3. Ur wedding dress was absolutely gorgeous
http://www.wunderbliss.com
Thanks lady! And appreciate the wedding dress love! You’re so sweet!! Xox
i want that salmon!!! i’ve never tried it like this before–what a genius idea!! happy belated anniversary to ya’ll! I hear ya on the naps–I’m a nanny and I miss the 2 naps a day.
Omgosh it’s the best way to make salmon hands down! And thanks for the anni wishes! So sweet! PS 2 naps a day is toooootally better than 1! Xox
yup, you NEED those jeans!!! Seriously!!
Also, I love that shirt!
Happy Anniversary!! We got married sooooo close :) kinda fun (June 1, 2012).
Now you have me craving salmon, so yum.
Thanks for linking up your post :)
I GOT THE JEANS!!!!!!!! Woop woop! And yes, the shirt is a must! Seriously the best! Happy belated anni to you! Hope you did something fun to celebrate! And the salmon – you must try! SO good! Xox