staying inspired

April 28, 2014

Yesterday Shan threw an absolutely fantastic birthday party to celebrate her little lady.  (She will be sharing all the fun this week.)  Everything from the concept to the food was perfect.  But the best part – we got to hangout in our jammies all day (and yes, I am still in mine).

My regular fashion post will come a little later today, but for now I wanted to share a pin that has me feeling motivated this Monday morning.  With two small celebrations of my own quickly approaching, as well as work and everyday life as we know it, I love something like this to keep me feeling inspired and balanced. These tips are so simple and in many ways obvious yet that is what makes them effective.

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mother’s day gift guide

April 25, 2014

There is never a bad day to surprise mom with a little something. Here are some of our favorites for celebrating the special mom in your life:

mothers_day_guide_20141First Prize Pies – the cover itself makes it an award winner.  We want this gorgeous book all about pie! 2With a Twist Anthropologie Teacup – beautifully crafted cup that you can fill with your mom’s favorite tea. 3TomDesignShop Personalized Jewelry – we have recently started following this shop on IG and are obsessed with their modern, clean designs.  4Plum Pretty Sugar Anouk Boyfriend Shirt – PPS’s new geometric line PomPon is absolutely gorgeous.  We are lusting over this shirt in the perfect shade of pink. 5Splendid Sweet Shoppe French Macarons – when sending mom something edible it should be just as pretty as it is tasty.  And strawberry basil sounds like the perfect flavor for Mother’s Day to us! 6Stephanie Dawn Ahoy Tote – the bag of summer!  Perfect for the road, beach or morning at the market.  Mom will find 100 reasons to love this tote.

Happy Weekend!

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three.

April 24, 2014

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How can I sqeeze into one post how special this little girl is to us? I want to tell you about every little thing she does, how incredibly smart she is, how huge her heart is. When she turned one, I couldn’t stop crying. When she turned two I cried some more. But here we sit, at three, and all I can do is smile.

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While it’s hard to watch her turn from my baby into a little girl.. I have learned that she will always be my baby, no matter how many candles are on that cake.  She still needs snuggles, boo-boo’s kissed, and bedtime stories.   Only now, she has has her own words (sometimes too many of them), her own ideas, her very own peronality.  A love for sparkly shoes, squirrels, Doc McStuffins, princess’s, ballerina class and pistachios (bee-stashio’s).   We have truly had a year of sweetness.

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Adelynn Grace, we love you more than words my sweet. Happy Birthday!

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frozen yogurt dipped bananas

April 23, 2014

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It’s time for a “healthy” dessert! I still can’t believe they sell chocolate covered frozen bananas at the grocery. Don’t get me wrong, I know they are yummy- but you seriously know that you are getting ripped off, right? Dipping and freezing is as easy as can be- and you’re in control! So lets get a bit fancy with those nanners…
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Last week at Cakes For A Cause we were lucky enough to run into the representative from Snowville Creamery on our way out, and she so kindly filled our arms with the tastiest yogurt!  Many frozen banana recipes call for Greek yogurt, but I used Snowville’s lowfat vanilla instead (no regrets there!).  Next, I rolled in crushed graham crackers and chopped dark chocolate chips.  Nuts would be a fabulous addition as well!  Place your coated bananas on a wax paper lined baking sheet and throw them in the freezer for an hour until firm.  Once they are frozen, wrap them in plastic and store them in your freezer for up to a month!

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Frozen snacks are the best this time of year! I’m thinking I need an entire stash of yogurt dipped treats in my freezer! Grapes, raspberries, blueberries…

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frozen yogurt dipped bananas
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 small bananas, ripe
  • ½ cup yogurt of your choice (Greek or lowfat)
  • toppings of your choice (chocolate chips, graham crackers, nuts)
Instructions
  1. Place wax paper on a small baking sheet.
  2. Peel bananas and set aside. One by one, dip them into the yogurt, and then roll in toppings.
  3. Place on sheet and freeze about an hour, until firm.
  4. Remove from freezer and place in individual bags or plastic wrap.
  5. Freeze for up to a month!
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pack the essentials – makeup

April 22, 2014

You know those people who have their bag perfectly packed the night before they travel?  Well, I will never be one of them (I’ve tried – it’s simply not genetically possible).  Along with my awful procrastination I have a tendency to pack everything but the kitchen sink.  With a babe on the way and plans for travel late summer and fall I am more than ready to efficiently bring just the essentials.  Starting with my makeup:

makeup_essentials_april_20141L’orèal Telescopics Extension Mascara – I feel like every girl is on a lifetime hunt for the perfect mascara.  Both Shan and I are loving this one of late.  Light with superb thickening and extension lash results. 2Urban Decay Naked Flushed – bronzer, highlighter and blush all in one. 3Makeup Forever HD Invisible Coverage Foundation – while I’ve never had great skin this foundation evens my skin without having a heavy feeling. 4Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette – Shan gave me this little gem for Christmas and I believe it’s been used every single day since.  Basic shades that can be played down or amped up for a more dramatic look.  The darkest color makes for the perfect eyeliner as well. 5Sephora Collection Deluxe Antibacterial Brush Set – Every brush you need to take care of brows, eyes and cheeks in a tidy little case. 6Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss – yes, I have a Naked obsession (it’s impossible not to).  As someone who doesn’t put much fuss into lips this gloss is the perfect combination of stay there coverage with moisturizing power. 7MAC Eye Shadow in Brun – I’d feel incomplete without a little brow filler.  This has been my go to brow shade for several years now.  8Revlon Eyelash Curler – For whatever reason it feels like a waste of mascara to me if I don’t curl my eyelashes first.  This silver gadget is always a must in my bag.

 

What are your can’t leave the house without makeup essentials?

 

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