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This past weekend I took a little trip to Memphis for my birthday weekend!! Two of my besties, Rebekah and Jenn, met me there and we had a blast!! I hadn’t seen them together since our trip to Nashville this summer to see Jenn and so this trip was much overdue!! I missed those weirdos!!!
I left central Arkansas around mid-morning and stopped at the Bass Pro Pyramid on my way in. I have driven past that pyramid a million times and never stopped but I decided this time that I would. I rode the elevator up to the top and walked out on the glass balcony and took some pics!! I am deathly arid of heights but this was so worth it to me. Plus there were some very sweet people there who talked me through it…HA!!
After my pyramid adventure Rebekah picked me up and we headed to lunch! We went to Huey’s Downtown Memphis and it was so good! The food was so good and exactly what I needed after 3 weeks on Whole30.
After lunch we drove around downtown and all over Mud Island and then we headed to our hotel and checked in. Later that night we met Jenn at the Cheesecake Factory!! Fun fact: the first time we all met we ate at the Cheesecake Factory. It’s “our place”. HA!!! I switched it up this time and got the Jambalaya Pasta instead of the Louisiana Chicken Pasta. Delish!!
That night when we got back to our room we all tried the Korean Hell Pore Mask I bought prior to the trip. No, it didn’t hurt as much as I thought it would. Yes, I would try it again!! My face did feel super smooth after!! I got it on Amazon in case anyone is wondering.
The next morning we slept in and then hit up Starbucks for coffee and Krispy Kreme for donuts. AMAZE!! Confession: even though I have lived in a city with a Krispy Kreme for almost 9 years now I have only been to Krispy Kreme once. I call that a win! HA!
After breakfast we got ourselves together and went to Graceland! I have always wanted to go to Graceland and am soooo glad I finally got the chance to go!!
More on Graceland tomorrow though…after Graceland we went shopping and did some major damage at Sephora. I admit that I am more of an Ulta fan but I can definitely appreciate Sephora too!!
Saturday night we got all gussied up, ok actually we just fluffed up our hair and straightened our clothes post nap and headed out to the movies! One of the biggest reasons we decided to meet this particular weekend, besides my birthday, was to see 50 Shades Darker!!! I am a huge 50 Shades fan and was so pumped about this movie!! I will let you watch it and draw your own conclusions but I am still a fan!!
Sunday morning we went to brunch at The majestic Grille in downtown Memphis and then walked around downtown a little bit. We also drove over the Arkansas line so Jenn could officially add Arkansas to her “states visited” list. Brunch was amazing and you should also expect a full post on that later this week!!
After brunch we went to IKEA, it just opened in December and neither of us had been yet so we were pumped about going. The closest IKEA to central Arkansas used to be in Frisco Texas but now it’s Memphis!! I am so excited to be able to feed my affordable Swedish home furnishings habit closer to home!! HA!!
And that was my birthday weekend in a nutshell!! Expect a full post on Graceland tomorrow and a post on our Majestic Brunch later this week. Happy Birthday to me!!
One last thing…I was completely ridiculous and treated myself to these hot pink Ugg Milana Moc Toe Flats last week for my birthday and totally planned every single outfit this weekend around them. They were a complete hit and I got soooo many compliments on them. Totes my new fave shoe!!
Have you been to Memphis??
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Happy birthday! This looks like such a fun weekend with some awesome ladies! Those pink mocs are adorable!!!
What a fun trip to Memphis for your birthday!! Looks like you had a ton of fun on your trip there, I would love to explore Memphis like this.
Memphis is absolutely one of my favorite cities. I love the vibe of the city. It’s just so full of energy.
I followed along on Snapchat and y’all looked like you had a blast! It was fun following your “adventures” Also those shoes…OH MY GOD!!!!!! I need those right now!
What a fabulous trip!! It looks like you had a blast!!
I would love to go on a trip with my friends! What a fun time! I have never been to memphis!
Happy birthday to you. I can see that you turned it all the way up. Loving the mud masks. Great for the skin. Spas are always enjoyable to me. Memphis seemed to be a whole lot of fun for you. So glad you had a great birthday.
It looks like you are having fun with your friends! Those photos are amazing and pretty, BTW Happy Birthday to you.
Happy belated birthday. It looks like such a fun trip: spa treatments, donuts, shopping, and Elvis. How could it not be? :)
Happy birthday! Looks like you really enjoyed the trip and I believe it was fun with friends. You went to places that are great and eat delicious meals too.
It sure sounds like a fun time! I have never been out there but I have always wondered about the area as I have family that lives there so maybe someday!
Oh my, I should go to Memphis for my Birthday. I hope your trip was every bit as fun as it looks like it was.
Happy Birthday to you. It sounds like you had a blast. I have always wanted to go to Nashville, TN. I am hoping that I can surprise my husband one of these days with that trip. He is a musician and I think he would love it.
I love those pink shoes too. I should pick some up. Slip ons are amazing.
Sounds like you had an amazing time in Memphis! I love traveling! This sounds like an amazing trip!
Sounds like an awesome birthday trip! Looks like so much fun. All the food looks so amazing too.
Sounds like such a fun trip! And I love those shoes! PINK is my favorite color!
I’ve driven through Tennessee, but I’ve never visited Memphis. Now I want to go! It sounds like a terrific birthday weekend.
Wow, you ladies had so much fun! I haven’t seen the movie, but my husband and I are planning to go this weekend. Happy Belated Birthday to you. I love the pink shoes!
I have not been to Memphis in over 20 years! I forgot how much fun stuff there is to do there. I need to make a trip back with my family.
I’m glad that you had the opportunity to go have fun with the girls… it’s important that we do stuff like that! I love the CheeseCake Factory super good food and fun atmosphere. I would LOVE a day like that : )
What an awesome trip on your Birthday looks like you had a fun and a awesome experience. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!!! It looks like you had a fantastic time with your two besties this weekend. I have not been to Memphis but would love to visit there some day. As a kid I loved Elvis and would love to see Graceland some day. The Ugg Milana Moc Toe Flats are so cute and I love the color. Thanks for sharing your great birthday weekend.
Good to know you had a blast on your birthday. Happy Belated Birthday! I’ve never been to Memphis but it’s on my bucket list. And I would like to visit the Bass Pro Pyramid. Looks so cool!
Happy Birthday! SOunds like you girls had a great weekend. And those new shoes are adorable.
Happy birthday! I wish I could have met you at Ikea. I bet you guys had fun. That’s the best part of Memphis these days. – yolonda
I haven’t visited Memphis yet, my mom is a big Elvis fan and she wants to visit Graceland someday too. Did you see 50 Shades of Black the spoof movie of 50 Shades of Grey, HILARIOUS!!!
Cute Pink Shoes!
So glad you love Memphis as much as I do. Looks like you girls had a blast :-) Come back soon, so much more to experience.
Yes girl! I LOVE Memphis!! I have tickets to see The King and I at The Orpheum in a couple of weeks and I’m already counting down the days until I’m back! LOL