The Lineup // 2.24.17

What a week it’s been! Short weeks always feel like the longest. I came back Monday night (on the worst flight ever, as evidenced on my Snapchat, albeit slightly dramatic, I admit) from the very best weekend up in Maryland with family. Tonight I’m heading to an early dinner with a couple girlfriends, and tomorrow it looks like I’ll be boating actually. Yep, in February – nuts! Supposed to be gorgeous, so we’ll see if it’s not too chilly. Tomorrow night we have dinner plans with friends of ours, and Sunday I tentatively have a photo shoot. Aside from all that, I’d like to get in a couple workouts and a lot of writing. This book is not going to write itself, and my deadline is creeping up! Another thing before I go – I wanted to thank you all so very much for your comments/messages/emails/texts/etc. on yesterday’s post. I was very hesitant putting it up, but I’m really glad I did. Looks like it resonated with lots of you, so for that I’m thrilled. Thank you, as always, for all your support. And, with that, any fun weekend plans on your end? I hope you have a great one whatever you’re up to! Enjoy lots of fun reads and finds below. xo Julie

How you should be spending the last hour of your workday. // ‘Exactly How to Spend the Last Hour of Your Workday’ via Fast Company

I found this article on how long passion lasts extremely interesting, yet a slight buzz kill. // ‘How Long Does Passion Last? Science Says…’ via TODAY

These modern pools are making me excited for summer. // ’16 Boxy Modern Pools for This Summer’ via dwell 

I’m not typically a lace girl because I usually find it a bit too ‘dainty’ and feminine for my taste, but I absolutely adore this lace top and would love to add it to my wardrobe. // GOEN.J via Shopbop

My breakfast usually consists of toast with avocado or almond butter, but I think I need to make it a bit more exciting with some of these toast topper ideas. // ‘8 Toast Toppers Under 200 Calories’ via Cooking Light

It might be a tough pill to swallow, but sometimes friendships do expire. // ‘How to Tell If Your Friendship Has Expired’ via Greatist

When high paying jobs and happiness go hand in hand. // ‘These 3 Jobs Prove You Can Make a Lot of Money and Be Happy at the Same Time’ via My Domaine

These sunnies are oh so fab. Not sure if they’d look good on my face shape, but I just love them. // Sunday Somewhere via Shopbop

If you’re into Mexican food (I am!) and live in Houston or are planning on visiting sometime soon, check out this guide to the best Mexican restaurants in Houston. // ‘The 12 Best Mexican Restaurants in Houston’ via Wear + Where + Well

Fashion week trends form the runway that you likely already own. // ’10 Fashion Month Trends You Already Own’ via Refinery 29

Also, did you guys catch the fun interview I did with Carrie over on Wear + Where + Well? So thrilled to be a part of the team! 

On the blog this week: Do You Have Any Shitty Habits? Let’s Break Those. / Yoga Moves You Can Do Anywhere to Help with Stress and Anxiety / An Interview with Meredith Staggers, Owner and Creative Director of Cake & Confetti / I Simply Don’t Know

A few more things I love…