Welcome to a new feature on Shapin’ Up – Weekly Wins.

I’ve been inspired by a few blogs (Brooke’s Weekly Gratitude & Emily’s Five Things) to highlight the things each week that have made me happy. It’s not always about the big events, sometimes the tiniest thing can change your mood, and here are a few of the things that have brightened my week:

1. One of my favorite new shows from the past season is Nashville, and while season 1 may be over, the soundtrack is also amazing. If you’re a country fan, take a listen. It’s been on repeat, helping me get through the workday.
2. This weekend my friend Lauren visited (she lives in DC but is soon moving to Michigan so she needed to make one last NYC visit before the big move) which meant quality time with a few of my best friends from college. Saturday we went biking around the city, such a fun time!
3. Slowly I’ve been acquiring new items for my future backyard (new apartment move in 3 weeks!). The latest purchase is a big Michigan flag that I can hang for all the backyard BBQ’s we’ll host before football games. GO BLUE.
4. And lastly, got a mani with my new favorite Essie color- Mint Candy Apple.

Check back every Monday for my Weekly Wins!