Friday, May 29, 2015

Macarons

LADUREE : SoHo


SWEET BAKE SHOP : Vancouver BC



JANETTE & CO. : Miami FL


BOTTEGALOUIE : Los Angeles


If you are traveling this summer and you are anywhere close to these amazing Bakeries... They are a must try! I just love Macarons, I'm kind of a snob about them. (In a good way) I've tried many and these by far are my favorite. Besides tasting wonderful! I love these adorable store fronts- I like it when a company put energy and effort into the design and look of a store. These Macarons scream PARRRTTY! I love the colors, texture and designs these bakers put into their sweet French cookie. I'm crying for some right now... Please let me know if you have found a wonderful Macaron Bakery that I must try? Reply below... Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Anchors Away


With the warmer weather approaching, these are some easy details to entertaining! I'm loving this adorable Blue and White themed Backyard Patio Party! Courtney over at Pizzazzerie designed and styled these amazing photos. I am a big fan of hers and adore everything she touches. I especially love all the different mixed patterns with all of the Blue and White... (Gingham, Anchors, Polkadots, Print.) Paper straws are always a FUN extra detail to have handy when entertaining. I also love how Courtney used fresh fruit for decoration this adds a lot of color to the event also don't cut it all up... Have some for eating and some for display! Remember when entertaining is easier if you keep the food classic and add extra attention to detail then trying to make a fancy dinner with NO decor... Try it, pick your favorite color palette and start decorating! It's almost Friday... Enjoy the rest of your Thursday! 

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Spring Perfumes

KATE SPADE: Walking on Air
VIKTOR & ROLF: Flowerbomb
PRADA: Candy
MARC JACOBS: Daisy Dream



Now that the weather is getting a bit closer, it's time to start thinking about your Spring/Summer scent. I'm not much for changing my perfume fragrance regularly. I usually stick with a scent that I like for awhile. However, changing up your scent once or twice a year is do able and also a MUST. Today, I'm wearing Flowerbomb. It's sweet with a little hint of Vanilla. Kate Spade's 'walk on air' is new and very popular. My recommendation is go to the store with NO perfume on that day and spray one of these yummy fragrances- wear it for the day and see if you like it before investing in the whole bottle. Also, Nordstrom is really good about giving you a little sample (just ask) so you can try the desired scent for a few day! (Yeah!) I love their customer service. Have FUN fragrance shopping!  

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Oven Baked Donuts


My kitchen smelt heavenly after making these yummy Cinnamon Donuts. I hope you had a wonderful long weekend. I'm sorry I haven't posted... I took some time off to enjoy my family. "Memorial Day is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of more than one million Soliders, Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Coast Gaurdsmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our freedoms." -General Norton Schwartz 
As I was running errands, heading to dinner and shopping I was reminded of real sacrifices by passing our local Mt. Scott Memorial Cemetery. Local Boy Scouts place American Flag on each and every grave site. A beautifully touching site. I kept my family close and baked for them all weekend.

Cinnamon Donuts 
Ingredients: 
1 1/2 C. Krusteaz Pancake Mix
1/4 C. Sugar 
1/2 t. Salt
1/2 t. Cinnamon
3/4 C. Milk
1 Beaten Egg
Directions:
1) Heat oven to 325 degrees, lightly spray the donut pan with cooking spray. 
2) In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients. Stir in Milk and Egg. Mix until combine.
3) Fill each donut cup 3/4 full. 
4) Bake 8-10 minutes or until donut springs back when touched.

Maple Glaze 
Ingredients:
1/4 C. Unsalted Butter
1/2 C. Pure Maple Syrup
1 C. Sifted Confectioners Sugar
Directions: 
1) In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and maple syrup.
2) Once mixture is melted, remove from heat, whisk in sifted powdered sugar.
3) Set glaze aside and allow to cool before dipping donuts in.

I love oven baked Donuts... I feel like they are guilt-free! Hahaha!
I hope you and your family enjoy them as much as mine did.

ENJOY!

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Memorial Day Sales



Happy Saturday! I don't usually post on Saturdays BUT, because of all the great Memorial Day Sales I wanted to make sure you all knew about them... My Sweet Husband and I are running errands all day today. I'm super excited... We are looking for a garden hose holder, home decor, two chairs for the living room, hitting the Nordstrom Sale and Ellie would like us to pick up a Hot Tub while we are out and about. :) (WHAT?) I'm also excited to stop by a little antique store that an Insta-Friend told be about. So we're OFF and RUNNING... Hope you have a nice Saturday!

NORDSTROM- Half yearly sale up to 40% off
ANTHROPOLOGIE- 20% off sale items w/code GONEFISHING
ASOS- 20% off your purchase w/code LONGWKND
BANANA REPUBLIC- 40% off your purchase w/code BRSUMMER
BAUBLEBAR- 20% off site wide w/code MEMORIAL20
FOREVER 21- 30% off select items through 5-25
GAP- 40% off regular price items w/code SUMMER
J. CREW- 30% off your purchase... (including sale) w/code WEEKEND
J. CREW FACTORY- 50% off the whole store
LILLY PULITZER new arrivals... + free gifts w/purchase
LOFT- 40% off everything
OLD NAVY- Up to 50% off entire store
REVOLVE- Take up to 75% off sale items during The Memorial Day sale

Happy Shopping! 



Friday, May 22, 2015

Lemon Yellow


Ok so, I'm a little obsessed with the color YELLOW as well as Taylor Swift! Yellow reminds my of the SUNSHINE which makes me real happy. You can wear a lot of yellow or just one item. I feel like you can mix your yellows too, bright with soft... I know its really bold! Rock your confidence, wear yellow. I hope you have FUN plans for the Holiday weekend? If you're traveling, travel safe. My sweet little family is staying in town... We are super excited to be home and BBQ, relax, watch movies and of course shop! :) I'm trying to spruce up the backyard and my living room. Love to y'all~ Happy Friday! 

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Surprise Sale


                                             1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 

Hurry! Only 1 Day left... Kate Spade "Surprised" us all! Here are a few of my favorite picks. #10, #11 & #12 are already SOLD OUT! (sad face) Go to this special Link to enter the Sale~ Surprise.KateSpade.com I'm loving colorful totes for Spring & Summer. Also, I love Kate Spades jewelry. You can never go wrong with a NEW wallet! Have FUN shopping the Sale... Lots of Sales this Holiday weekend. Stay tuned! Happy Wednesday...  

Monday, May 18, 2015

Green Smoothie



Hey guys, Happy Tuesday! I wanted to share at little "morning" smoothie that we have been having lately. While the kids are super busy, I still feel as if fueling their bodies with the "right" food is still a must. We have been having these "Green Smoothies" to start our day. I'm happy to say... The kids love them! I've included some yummy recipes so you can give these smoothies a try. Enjoy! 

Ellie's First Prom


She had the best Date ever. Ellie and Aaron went to Prom with this huge group of friends from school. Ellie started the day by heading to Starbucks and then off to her hair appointment. After her hair appointment she met her best friends (Taylor and Olivia) for pedicures. Ellie was especially excited for her pedicure after a long week of dance tryouts (she made the team) and after her half Marathon last weekend. Well deserved. Once they were done with the pedicures all the girls came over to our house and helped Ellie finished getting ready! Aaron picked her up at 4:30pm then headed off for pictures and dinner with this huge group. After pictures at a friends house they, went downtown on a  "party bus" for more pictures then to Prom. What a eventful day! Ellie had such a wonderful time and wouldn't have changed a thing! What a GREAT first Prom and a lifetime of memories. 

Friday, May 15, 2015

Fresh Face

I'm super excited to share my favorite daily makeup with you. These are a few of my everyday must-haves. All these choices are for the "fresh faced" girl. Natural but yet defining. I hope y'all have a wonderful weekend. Tonight is Evan's last Freshman Baseball game (tear) and Ellie's Dance Team final tryouts. (cheer) Good Luck to BOTH of my babies! TGIF! 


Mac cosmetic
$54 - selfridges.com

MAC Cosmetics matte eyeshadow
$43 - nordstrom.com

Nars cosmetic
lordandtaylor.com

Mac cosmetic
$34 - selfridges.com

Bobbi brown cosmetic
$33 - harrods.com

Mac cosmetic
$26 - selfridges.com

Mac cosmetic
$24 - selfridges.com

 

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