Top 5 Tuesday: Restaurants

Sorry I've been MIA for almost a month! Business always picks up around this time of year and I don't get much of a chance to sit and blog! But no worries, I've got several great posts coming up, so stay tuned!

Today I'm linking up with Rachel once again for Top 5 Tuesday!

Ricatoni's is a great Italian Grill in downtown Florence. Everything we've ever eaten there has been great! My all time favorite is the Margherita Pizza! NMC really likes the Chicken Alfredo. If you are ever in the Shoals area, Florence especially, make sure to stop by Ricatoni's!

Rancho Viejo is our favorite Mexican place! It's a fun atmosphere and great food! What more can you ask for? We start out with some Cheese Dip, which is amazing and I always go for the  Grilled Chicken Chimichanga for supper. Sometimes we get the fried ice cream for dessert, it's delish!

Legends Steakhouse in downtown Florence is one of our favorite places to go to get a steak or a burger! Since Florence is a college town, you know they have some of the best food! I definitely recommend the Cowboy Burger and their Caramel Pie is amazing!

Ok, I know Zaxby's is a fast food place, but come on...who can refuse their chicken!? I'm guilty of always getting the Chicken Finger plate. I've never gotten anything different. Can you tell I'm not extremely adventurous when it comes to food?



Subway is my go to place when we don't have time to make supper, or are in a hurry. It's fast, but not nearly as bad as other fast food places. My favorite sandwich is as follows: Italian BMT on the Italian Herb and Cheese bread with lettuce, pickles, onions, banana peppers and a little bit of mustard.

Do you like any of these places? What are your favorite Restaurants?

xo Julia





Top 5 Tuesday: Most Worn Items

Today I'm linking up once again with miss Rachel for Top 5 Tuesday! This weeks topic is Most Worn, so these are some things I wear pretty much on a daily basis.

1. Cardigans- I tend to always grab for a cardigan for my everyday wear. They are so comfy, but paired with a nice pant, don't look sloppy at all.

2. Jeans- We all have a pair of jeans we just love! But sadly, all good things must come to an end, and my jeans are almost to that point. I hate when you've had the perfect pair of jeans for a few years and when it comes time for new ones, the store doesn't carry them anymore!

3. Pearl Studs- My pearls are my go to earring. They go with everything, and can dress up and add a touch of class to any outfit!

4. Tote- I'm more of a tote girl than purse girl. I like the versatility and size of a tote and as far as my VV tote (in blue burgee rope) is concerned, it's perfect! I've used it on the boat, at the beach, for traveling and everyday use.

5. Nail Polish- I try to always keep my nails polished, and can't leave the house with bare nails. My new favorite color is Sinful Colors in Folly. It's a pink-ish red color and perfect for any season!

What do you wear everyday?

xo Julia

Top 5 Tuesday: November Favorites

Today I'm linking up once again with miss Rachel from Just Peachy for Top 5 Tuesday: November Favorites Edition!  Let me just start off by saying that November really is one of my favorite months! This is why:

1. Birthdays

The 3 most important men in my life, Neil, Dad and Granddaddy's (mom's dad) birthdays are all in November. Even better, Neil and Dad share the same birthday! How weird is that!? There are so many similarities and coincidences in our combined family, that it's scary! For example:

-Neils sisters real first name is Julia (but she goes by Katy) and she was named after her great aunt Julia...so was I!

-My mom and Neil's grandmother share the same birthday (Feb. 3)

and the list goes on...and on...and on! Anyways, back to the subject!

2. Thanksgiving

I love spending Thanksgiving with our families! It's definitely one of my favorite holidays, and I look forward it! I also like having an excuse to stay up late and go shopping on black Friday!

3. Christmas Shopping

I start my Christmas shopping at the beginning of November, so to me, it counts as a November favorite! I absolutely love buying gifts for other people. To be honest, I could go with out gifts for myself before I would for my family and friends! It makes me happier to give than to receive! I like going into stores and smelling the Holiday scents they have placed through out. I also love all the peppermint flavored hot drinks! 

4. The Clothes

Of course I hate when I have to force myself to put up the flip-flops (ok, I admit that my flip-flops are still being worn, but I promise to put them up really soon!) dresses and shorts, but after I get over it, I realize how great fall fashion is! I love being able to just throw on some cute jeans, a sweater and a scarf and run out the door!

5. Crafts

November seems to be my "craft month". I craft all through the year, but November seems to be filled with all kinds of crafts!  Crafts for the house, crafts as gifts and making all my candles and soaps for work. My latest crafts have been hobo purses, driftwood trees, bow ties and recipe books.  I like to make my mom and sister at least one thing for Christmas to go along with their other gifts...I wont say what I made, but I think they'll love it!

What are your November Favorites?

xo Julia

Top 5 Tuesday: Nail Polish

Today I'm linking up with miss Rachel from Just Peachy for Top 5 Tuesday!

I'm so excited that it is about nail polish, because let me tell you girls...I'm crazy about nail polish! I paint my nails ALL the time, about 2 times a week, or depending on if I get chips or not. My wonderful SIL taught me how to do a perfect manicure on myself, so I haven't had to go the the nail salon in over 4 years! Thanks Katy!  Here are my top 5 nail polishes!

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri- Sonic Bloom

This is what I'm wearing right now. I love it! It drys super fast and lasts about a week on me with no chips!

Sally Hansen Salon- Flamingo

I wore this ALOT this past summer! It's a little more red than the picture shows. It's a great polish for when you want to add a pop of color without going overboard!

E.L.F. French Manicure Set

I love a good french manicure. It's classy, simple and elegant. I have finally perfected it enough so that my right hand looks almost as good as my left when I'm done. Y'all know what I'm talkin' about!

Sinful Colors- 24/7

This is a bubble gum neon pink and I LOVE it! It always makes your skin look tanner than it really is. I found it at my local Walgreen's for about $2 and it is my spring/summer go to color! I love having sassy nails and I always get complements on them when I wear this polish!

Orly- Hot Shot

This is a great red-ish orange color! It wears for a long time and I always get complements when I wear this one too. Complements to SIL for suggesting this one to me!



So can you tell I mostly wear pinks and reds?! I have tried greens, tans and blues, and while they look great on all of you, sadly, they don't work for me. Why? I have NO idea!

Do any of y'all wear any of these? How do you like them?

xo Julia

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