Articles by: Joy and Sunshine

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Camel, Denim, and Plaid

Camel, Denim, and Plaid

Camel Coat: J Crew (paired with windowpane and cable knit in this post and red and bows in this one) Denim Jacket: Levi’s Plaid Shirt: Ralph Lauren Boys’ Skirt: Madewell (worn with gray and gingham here) Tights: Hue Boots: Via Spiga This is my first foray into the non-gray or black tights […]

December 12, 2014 × 4 comments

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Book: Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Book: Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Despite the facts that I have exactly zero desire to sleep outdoors and my hiking experience is purposefully limited to very established, well-populated trails, I was completely engrossed in Wild, Cheryl’s Strayed’s account of her solo trek through California and Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail. Strayed writes in raw, honest, […]

December 11, 2014 × 0 comments

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Quick Tip: Add Cilantro and Parsley to Smoothies!

Quick Tip: Add Cilantro and Parsley to Smoothies!

Quick Tip: Blend fresh cilantro and parsley – I usually add about 1/3 cup of each, stems and all – into green smoothies to increase the nutrient content and add heavy metal chelation properties. The above paragraph is a short excerpt from the cilantro/parsley section of The Beauty Detox Foods by Kimberly Snyder. […]

December 9, 2014 × 0 comments

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Style Roundup: Gray Sweaters

Style Roundup: Gray Sweaters

I admit it: I have a bit of an addiction to gray sweaters. Cardigans, turtlenecks, and crew necks; short-sleeves, long-sleeves, and 3/4 sleeves; heather, charcoal, and just plain old gray… I love them all 🙂 Outfit details in this post Outfit details in this post Outfit details in this post […]

December 5, 2014 × 2 comments

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Sandwiches: Turkey, Spinach, & Gruyere and Ham & Gruyere

Sandwiches: Turkey, Spinach, & Gruyere and Ham & Gruyere

This recipe, another one adapted from Sweet Paul Eat & Make, makes the most moist, chewy-ooey-gooey, delicious sandwiches! Turkey, spinach, and Gruyere for me… …and a traditional Croque Monsieur for the hub 🙂 Ingredients: makes 2 sandwiches 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup milk, warmed Salt and pepper 4 slices challah […]

December 2, 2014 × 4 comments

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Navy and Green: Plaid and Stripes

Navy and Green: Plaid and Stripes

Plaid Coat: Tommy Hilfiger (worn with white here, a skirt here, and a stripe sweatshirt here) Navy Crop Sweater and Blue Stripe Button Down: J Crew Jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Boots: Ecco

November 28, 2014 × 2 comments

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Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala

This recipe (culled from this one) is for one of those decadent, Little Luxury-worthy dishes that look and taste like a million times more effort went into them than is actually required to create them 🙂 Ingredients: makes 4 servings 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded flat  About 10 crimini […]

November 26, 2014 × 4 comments

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Stainless Steel and Zebrawood Cuff

Stainless Steel and Zebrawood Cuff

Honestly, I don’t have (or wear) a lot of jewelry, but the pieces I do have (and wear) are special to me. This Tivi* stainless steel cuff inlayed with zebrawood, for example, was a gift from the hub years ago, and it always reminds of when we were newlyweds living […]

November 24, 2014 × 0 comments

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Three Things: Orchids at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Three Things: Orchids at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

These gorgeous pink, white, and striated orchids at the Atlanta Botanical Garden reminded me of an exhibition of Georgia O’Keeffe’s work that I saw at the High Museum of Art several years ago. (They also reminded me that I have books about both orchids and Georgia O’Keeffe in my studio/home […]

November 20, 2014 × 0 comments

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Glen Plaid, Orange, and Cream

Glen Plaid, Orange, and Cream

Blazer: Zara (paired with a gray cardigan in this post and denim-on-denim in this one) Red-Orange Cable Turtleneck: J Crew (styled with plaid and stripes here) Jeans (worn with a diamond ikat print and a bit of red here) and Belt: J Crew Crossbody Bag: Vintage Dooney and Bourke Boots: Ecco Sunglasses: Ray-Ban This […]

November 17, 2014 × 4 comments

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2 Ways to Wear an Orange Shirt and a Blazer

2 Ways to Wear an Orange Shirt and a Blazer

With stripes and distressed denim: Navy Blazer: J Crew (worn with a hooded sweatshirt in this post and a concert tee and distressed mini in this one) Striped Sweatshirt, Orange Button-Down Shirt, and Anchor Belt: J Crew  Slightly Distressed Jeans: Club Monaco Boots: Ecco With a cardi and hunter green pants:  Blazer: Zara (worn […]

November 14, 2014 × 4 comments

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Bacon, Arugula, and Heirloom Tomato Sandwich

Bacon, Arugula, and Heirloom Tomato Sandwich

Buttermilk Kitchen, one of my favorite local breakfast spots (Alon’s is the other one :-)), offered bacon, arugula, heirloom tomato, and house-made cheese sandwiches as a special recently. They were SO good that I had to try my hand at making them at home. I did not have any house-made […]

November 12, 2014 × 0 comments