Friday Favorites Round Up


Happy Friday friends!! We made it and better yet – there is a long weekend upon us AND my eye twitch is GONE!! I’d say that’s cause to celebrate! We have a pretty jam packed weekend and I’m excited to get to it, but first – linking up with Amanda & April






Favorite Recipe


This recipe has sort of been floating around Pinterest and I think it’s about time I make it – I mean we all know how much I love sushi and this is basically just a bigger roll! I’ll be subbing the shrimp for crab meat, but it should be just as delicious! 





Favorite New App


I love taking pictures, but I struggle with lighting in my apartment – it just doesn’t have a lot of natural light – when I was reading this poston a new app I immediately downloaded it! It does cost $1.99, but it’s so intuitive and I mean they have a filter called “Lights On” – if that’s not the first step to brightening I don’t know what is!! The App is called Pic-Tap-Go



Favorite Look


Krystin always has the best style – probably because she shares outfits I could actually recreate!! Her latest is this great winter look – complete with OTK boots and fabulous coat! 



Favorite Workout


Oh look at that – another Tone It Up Workout! It says you need a kettle bell, but I just used a 10 pound weight and worked just fine! 








Favorite Links






//Love this wine and cheese pairing guide – such a great cheat sheet


//I’m subscribing to the bigger picture items every single month – i.e. getting S$$T done! Get your free printable here. The whole year in only three pages!!


//Fun read on how real couples manage their money 




Hope you all have a great weekend – the Weekending link up will be live Monday & Tuesday! 


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  1. Christina @ Simple and Delish
    January 15, 2016 / 11:18 am

    I love that Friyay print, it's one of my frequently used text message phrases! I also love that Wine and Cheese pairing guide.. Two of my favorite things! Have a great weekend!!

    Christina :: Simple and Delish

  2. Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
    January 15, 2016 / 11:34 am

    I saw that recipe on FB and thought it looked super fun to make! I did that workout yesterday and liked! I love any at home workout like that. Have a wonderful weekend!

    Alexis @ chemistrycachet.com

  3. a little bit of emily
    January 15, 2016 / 11:41 am

    That recipe looks amazing – I have been craving sushi lately and it would so hit the spot. Love these work outs you are sharing…I went to the gym last night after not going for a few days and I sure feel the burn! Happy long weekend!

  4. Life's a shoe
    January 15, 2016 / 11:41 am

    oh wow it looks so good! thanks for sharing!

    lifeisashoe

  5. Jenn
    January 15, 2016 / 11:46 am

    That meal looks SUPER tasty!! Are you gonna make it this weekend?
    I love the Tone It Up girls…they have the most amazing bodies!
    Have a great weekend friend!

  6. Andrea Nine
    January 15, 2016 / 11:52 am

    Big ole sushi heaven right there!!! Oh make it and post it!! Yummy!! Oh my goodness your poor eye. I am so glad the twitch is gone, how annoying! I hope your weekend is dreamy and fun as can be!!

  7. Courtney B
    January 15, 2016 / 12:05 pm

    I love pic tap go! I also realllllllly love the brightening tool on Instagram…. It's my favorite out of all the apps! Have you tried it?
    I love when you post workout videos! I'm cancelling my gym membership (waaaaaaaah!) because it's just too difficult to workout around a baby who's schedule I don't know until the day of (it doesn't help that my gym is 25 minutes away… So it takes an hour out of my day just for driving time.) so I have to get back on board with at home workouts!

  8. Whitney and Blaire
    January 15, 2016 / 12:07 pm

    I am so ready for the long weekend! Pic-tap-go is the best! I love it for editing photos for Insta! Have a great weekend!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  9. CubicleCouture
    January 15, 2016 / 12:22 pm

    Yea for no eye twitch!!!! Happy Friday, doll! Hope it flies by! Make today work, Rachel CubicleCouture

  10. Meghan @ Me as Meghan
    January 15, 2016 / 12:25 pm

    Pic Tap Go looks awesome! I usually use Afterlight for editing pictures, but they don't really have a great brightening option. I will check it out! I hope you have a great week!

  11. Ashley G
    January 15, 2016 / 12:27 pm

    Pic Tap Go is my favorite editing app! Can’t wait to try the TIU workout. I loved their first one from the 8 week program!

  12. Shay from Great, Now What
    January 15, 2016 / 12:33 pm

    So fascinated with how other couples manage their $. Always a lot to learn- and yes I totally geek out to personal finance.

  13. Evelina
    January 15, 2016 / 12:34 pm

    I have been having the worst eye twitch recently too! It's so annoying! Do you know what causes it? I need to try that photo app!

  14. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    January 15, 2016 / 12:49 pm

    Okay I have to download that app! I have the same problem with the indoor lighting! LOVE Krystin's outfit too–that light blue sweater is so pretty! Happy weekend love!

    rosyoutlookblog.com

  15. Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate
    January 15, 2016 / 1:02 pm

    Hooray for Friday (especially before a long weekend)! So glad your eye is doing better!! Looking forward to checking out that wine and cheese pairing guide – yum! Enjoy your weekend, sweets!
    xo – Brenda // ChattingOverChocolate.com

  16. Caroline The Petite Fashionista
    January 15, 2016 / 1:09 pm

    Love that outfit and it also reminded me that I need to polish my OTK boots!! Haha. I'll have to read more of that couples and finances article and that app. Thank you for sharing and I hope that you have a fabulous weekend girl! πŸ™‚

  17. Unknown
    January 15, 2016 / 1:11 pm

    Yay for Friday! So happy you are going much better! Loving that recipe its so gorgeous! Wishing you a relaxing and wonderful weekend!
    xoxo,Victoria
    coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com

  18. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    January 15, 2016 / 1:28 pm

    Woohoo Friday! I definitely need to check out that app, the lighting in my house is horrible too! πŸ™ I still haven't gotten a lighting kit either. And yes to those wine and cheese pairings! Definitely using that for my dinner tonight πŸ™‚ Have an amazing weekend love! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  19. kerri @ cheshire kat
    January 15, 2016 / 1:37 pm

    i've seen that recipe too and it looks like perfection! and TIU can do no wrong so it's an obvious choice for workout of the week πŸ™‚ and glad your eye twitch is gone! i had that last month and girl i feel you on that pain! happy weekend πŸ™‚

    xoxo cheshire kat

  20. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    January 15, 2016 / 1:43 pm

    I love that camel coat outfit! I think that coat color looks so chic. Glad your eye twitch is gone! Happy Friday! xo

  21. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    January 15, 2016 / 1:45 pm

    Tone It Up workouts are the best! They always have such good ones. Hope you have a great weekend!

  22. Alissa
    January 15, 2016 / 1:50 pm

    I LOVED that outfit this week too! She's been really killing it lately.
    The Adored Life

  23. Ronlet Thomas
    January 15, 2016 / 1:52 pm

    i like this series! I'm gonna check out that app thanks for sharing!!! bit.ly/1P4j6RS

  24. Elle Sees
    January 15, 2016 / 2:12 pm

    glad your eye is better! i need to check out that app–esp on this dark and rainy day, it'd be perfect for pics! have a great weekend, and thanks for the links!

  25. Anonymous
    January 15, 2016 / 2:24 pm

    Biana, what a great round up! Love the tone it up girls! That big sushi recipe looks so good! You will have to let us know how it turns out! Have a wonderful weekend!

    laurenfarrellny.com/blog

  26. Zelle B.
    January 15, 2016 / 2:30 pm

    I might have to get that lighting app! And TIU really is such a great workout choice! Have a great weekend!

    Zelle
    Southern Style

  27. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    January 15, 2016 / 2:30 pm

    So I went to look up Pic-Tap-Go and here I have it on my phone…but never use it? LOLOL So thanks for reminding me it's there and I will definitely try it out this weekend. My living room is dark.

    Hurrah for no eye twitch! Enjoy your long weekend!

  28. Caroline @ In Due Time
    January 15, 2016 / 2:31 pm

    Happy FriYAY! I definitely need that wine + cheese pairing guide because I have no idea what I am doing!

  29. Kelly Mock
    January 15, 2016 / 2:35 pm

    Happy friday!!! Love the outfit!!

  30. Karly @ What Karly Said
    January 15, 2016 / 2:37 pm

    Hooray for no more eye twitch! πŸ™‚ I'm downloading that app today, and how cute is that winter outfit? Happy Friday, friend!

  31. elle jo
    January 15, 2016 / 2:38 pm

    That big sushi roll just reminds me how much I love sushi. and how it's been far too long since I've had it. I'm checking out that couples managing money article. It was hard when Kyle and I joined finances because I had a lot more financially set than he did, but now I'd say we're on the same page, we do need to get life insurance though/

    liz @ j for joiner

  32. Carly Messmer
    January 15, 2016 / 2:42 pm

    Happy weekend! Glad your eye is feeling better – I hate eye twitches, they are the worst.

  33. Caitlin Elizabeth
    January 15, 2016 / 2:45 pm

    Loving all of the links! And yay for your eye twitch being gone haha. Hope you have a great long weekend, I'm jealous!

  34. Kate at Green Fashionista
    January 15, 2016 / 2:47 pm

    Definitely downloading that app, I struggle with the lighting at my house as well. Thank you so much – best $2 I'll ever spend. Yay for no more eye twitch, so glad you're feeling better gurlie *hugs*.

    Happy Friday <3 Green Fashionista

  35. Darcy
    January 15, 2016 / 3:01 pm

    If you make that recipe please post a review!! I would love to hear your thoughts because I think it looks great but I am a little hesitant of making it!
    amemoryofus.com

  36. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman
    January 15, 2016 / 3:10 pm

    Can't wait to hear how the roll turns out, it looks amazing. Super cute outfit too and totally wearble! Have a great weekend B!

  37. Kaitlin {Little Goodies Blog}
    January 15, 2016 / 3:15 pm

    Ooh, that "sushi" stack looks awesome!! And so pretty!! Definitely do a review if you make it because I could see myself flipping the measuring cup wrong and making a salad, lol. Have a great weekend!

  38. Anonymous
    January 15, 2016 / 3:25 pm

    That shrimp stack looks AMAZING! I haven't seen it before but I just pinned and cannot wait to give it a spin. Thanks for sharing! Have an awesome weekend πŸ™‚

  39. Leah McPherson
    January 15, 2016 / 3:31 pm

    Such a useful tip for that app! I will definitely have to get that. I did that Kettlebooty workout also and my legs are still hurting! Have a great weekend!

  40. Girl Meets Bow
    January 15, 2016 / 3:31 pm

    I'm definitely going to be checking out Pic-Tap-Go! It's been super gloomy this week and extra lighting definitely would have helped!

  41. Nadine
    January 15, 2016 / 3:43 pm

    That recipe looks amazing!!! And I am going to have to try that work out next week to change it up. I will be checking out that app too, the lighting in our house leaves much to be desired. Have a great weekend!!!

  42. Rebecca Jo
    January 15, 2016 / 4:07 pm

    Oh gosh – I love a good camera / photo app – I've gotta check this out now.

  43. Ashley Lillis
    January 15, 2016 / 4:27 pm

    Hooray for your eye twitch being gone! I always know when I'm tired because my eye starts to twitch. That Pic-Tap-Go app sounds so amazing, and I know exactly how you feel about not having the proper lighting. I love seeing all of the info about the perfect wine and cheese pairings, even if I don't pair them right all the time. I think that we might need to have a date night at home where we just try out all of the pairings. Hope you have a great weekend!

  44. Pamela @ alittleglitter.com
    January 15, 2016 / 4:35 pm

    How have I missed that recipe? I need that in my life! Thank you for sharing and have a fun long weekend! xo

  45. Kate
    January 15, 2016 / 4:55 pm

    I also have that problem with natural light, so I should probably download that app!

  46. Jessica
    January 15, 2016 / 4:56 pm

    I got PicTapGo for the same reason! Our house doesn't have a lot of natural light.. and I work all day so the times I can take pics is the morning and evening… when it's dark out. #BloggerProbs This app has been great! Happy Weekend!!! Oh, and please make me a double order of those sushi rolls and ship them ASAP!!!!!

  47. My Monochromatic Life
    January 15, 2016 / 4:59 pm

    I cannot wait to download that app. I struggle with lighting too and in the winter it is either too cold or the sun is already down when I want to take pictures. Thanks for the tip!

    mymonochromaticlife.com

  48. Yuka
    January 15, 2016 / 5:05 pm

    love this idea of a friday favorites post! gonna go try that app now!

    prettyinleather.net

  49. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    January 15, 2016 / 5:08 pm

    Downloading that app right now, I definitely need all the lighting help I can get at home as well!

  50. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    January 15, 2016 / 5:12 pm

    So great that your eye twitch is gone and lucky you for having a long weekend! My eye also twitch every now and again so i know the feeling. Is this a sign of old age or what?!! Hopefully not. That recipe looks delish and now I'm craving sushi (I know it isn't sushi but it reminds me of it). Thankfully it's lunch time!

  51. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    January 15, 2016 / 5:15 pm

    Ah! That shrimp stack…I want it now! I'll bet it'll be good with crab too. Let us know how it turns out!

  52. Elegance and Mommyhood
    January 15, 2016 / 5:28 pm

    Happy FriYay to you! I am glad your eye is much better. That huge rice roll sounds delicious. I still need to get me some sushi in my stomach soon. And I love that cozy Winter look. Great coat, boots, beanie and scarf. =))

  53. According to Kiki
    January 15, 2016 / 5:32 pm

    Pinning this RIGHT NOW! Omg how easy! Plus, I totally have everything at home. (:

  54. Kelsey @ The Peacock Roost
    January 15, 2016 / 5:34 pm

    That recipe looks delish! I'm going to check out that photo app! Happy Friday πŸ™‚
    Kelsey
    thepeacockroost.com

  55. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    January 15, 2016 / 5:42 pm

    Those TIU workouts are tough but good! And I love that look you posted….you're right, so easy to recreate! Have a great and long weekend!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

  56. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    January 15, 2016 / 5:43 pm

    oh that outfit is so cute!
    i am so intrigued by that sushi recipe. i have seen sushi in a pan before, but never made it. you'll definitely have to share how it goes πŸ™‚
    glad your eye twitch is gone! jealous of your 3 day weekend.

  57. Unknown
    January 15, 2016 / 5:49 pm

    OMG I had an eye twitch that lasted from Thanksgiving nearly to Christmas! I was going to go insane! I love a good KB workout – enjoy your weekend! xo californiatocarolina.com

  58. Lindsay's Sweet World
    January 15, 2016 / 6:06 pm

    That app looks really interesting… I'll have to read more about it! I'm always looking for new pictures apps!

  59. Jalisa
    January 15, 2016 / 6:28 pm

    This is such a great round up, Biana! I just pinned the recipe you shared here, it sounds and looks so delicious; I have to try it out, too! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, beautiful, and thanks so much for sharing!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  60. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair
    January 15, 2016 / 6:45 pm

    Happy to hear about the eye twitch! Maybe it was stress from the holidays?

  61. Katie Elizabeth
    January 15, 2016 / 6:58 pm

    I'm about to download that app, too – I've heard so many awesome things about it! And YES to that recipe, please let me know how it is!! Happy Friday!

  62. Brianne
    January 15, 2016 / 6:59 pm

    Eye twitches are the worst! Glad it's gone. Yay for 3 day weekends!

  63. Shelly @ The Queen in Between
    January 15, 2016 / 7:11 pm

    Oh my gosh so trying that recipe! I love pic-tap-go and once I downloaded it is actually linked right in my photos as an editing option.

  64. All Things Big and Small
    January 15, 2016 / 7:26 pm

    The TIU Girls workouts are the best! I am just about to put one on today. Are you doing the TIU challenge? How are you liking drinking tea still? I am tempted to start drinking green tea because I need the caffeine and coffee is too bitter! I love my chai tea lattes but there are so many extra calories. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Annie- All Things Big And Small

  65. Clipping Outsource
    January 15, 2016 / 7:29 pm

    I do similar ones a few days a week! I work from home, so I love taking a mid day break to workout. I will have to save this one!
    clippingpathoutsource.com

  66. Missy
    January 15, 2016 / 7:42 pm

    That app is going on my phone ASAP, I struggle with apartment lighting as well! Have a great weekend!

  67. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    January 15, 2016 / 8:10 pm

    That rice/sushi/cake thing looks pretty delicious… let me know how that goes!! Hope you have a great weekend!

    xo, Kristina
    Medicine & Manicures

  68. JumpingJE
    January 15, 2016 / 8:19 pm

    I really struggle with the lighting in my apartment, and of course free time in the daylight houts, and hope that app has a place in my life! The TIU workouts are always in such pretty locations. It's sneaky how hard some of them can be! Have an amazing weekend and cheers to no eye twitch!

  69. Unknown
    January 15, 2016 / 9:10 pm

    I have that recipe pinned too, thanks for the reminder!

    Wishes & Reality

  70. Pink and Fabulous
    January 15, 2016 / 9:35 pm

    I just downloaded that app and it's so awesome! Thank you for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend! xo

  71. Unknown
    January 15, 2016 / 9:50 pm

    Amazing post! Thanks for sharing!
    silkypearl.com/

  72. The Siberian American
    January 15, 2016 / 9:52 pm

    So glad your eye twitch is gone! I NEED to make that recipe-a giant sushi rolls sounds amazing. πŸ™‚

  73. Krystin Lee
    January 15, 2016 / 11:57 pm

    Thanks for the link love girly <3!
    xx Krys

  74. Kait
    January 16, 2016 / 12:58 am

    I LOVE Pic Tap Go! It's literally one of my favorite apps and I always use it for editing my photos πŸ™‚

  75. runwright
    January 16, 2016 / 1:28 am

    I want to try that app – I never heard of it before. You give the best suggestions, B. Thanks for sharing.
    I love that outfit too. And you're right. I totally have similar pieces in my closet for the recreate πŸ™‚

  76. Morgan Gifford
    January 16, 2016 / 4:16 am

    That workout looks awesome! And YES her outfits look so well put together and aren't impossible to recreate.
    The Rad Wife

  77. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    January 16, 2016 / 4:42 am

    Her outfit really is on point. And that app sounds awesome. Lighting in our house can be bad too. Have a great weekend girl!

  78. Annessa
    January 16, 2016 / 9:45 am

    Oh my gosh that giant sushi roll looks divine…. I am sooo trying that! Also loving that outfit insps – so posh!

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  79. Shenine joon
    January 16, 2016 / 5:29 pm

    That recipe looks delicious! I think its a good time to read that "how real couples manage their money". Happy 3 day weekend to you! lucky! πŸ™‚

  80. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    January 16, 2016 / 5:32 pm

    Thank you so so much for the info about Pic-Tap-Go!! I always struggle so much with lighting in my pictures. Downloading it now!!!

  81. Jess
    January 17, 2016 / 2:11 am

    Pic Tap Go sounds good. Sometimes I start to post on Instagram, but realize my lighting was poopy so skip it.

  82. sara [at] journey of doing
    January 17, 2016 / 4:34 am

    Pic Tap Go is awesome!! One of my friends uses it almost exclusively!

  83. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    January 17, 2016 / 1:45 pm

    That pic app sounds awesome! I love a good winter outfit that's warm yet stylish! That get shit done printable is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  84. Unknown
    January 17, 2016 / 4:08 pm

    Awesome post!! Happy weekend! xo
    publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2016/01/funfetti-layered-cake-with-cake-batter-ganache.html

  85. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    January 17, 2016 / 7:16 pm

    Woo hoo for getting rid of that eye twitch! Love Pic Tap Go but always forget to use it! Love that article about how to manage money! xo, Champagne&Suburbs

  86. Hena Tayeb
    January 18, 2016 / 2:45 pm

    Fri Yay! though now it's Mon Nay!

  87. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    January 19, 2016 / 5:06 pm

    Uhm, I'm going to buy that app ASAP! Thanks for sharing, Biana!
    xo, Lily
    beautywithlily.com

  88. Paige @ Reasons to Come Home
    January 21, 2016 / 4:35 pm

    I downloaded that app a few weeks ago and love it! Definitely a new favorite.

  89. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    January 22, 2016 / 5:48 pm

    I have that app too and agree it is nice sine I don't get a ton of natural light.