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Labels Resale Boutique (Part I)

Labels Resale Boutique (Part I)

Ok, fellow shopaholics lovers of fashion and value: This is absolutely serious, so serious, in fact, that this Spotlight will have to be a two-parter because I can’t compact all the goodies into a single post 🙂 I’ll wait while you put your shoes on because you’re likely to run […]

January 25, 2013 × 0 comments

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Three Things: NYC

Three Things: NYC

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Hub and I took a quick trip to NYC this past summer, and already I can’t wait to visit the city again. (I’ve talked to people who say NY tends to have that affect :-)) Of the museums we visited, the Frick and the Guggenheim (pictured […]

January 24, 2013 × 0 comments

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Boring Outfit Re-Do: Black Trousers and White Button Down

Boring Outfit Re-Do: Black Trousers and White Button Down

Although it pains me a bit to say it, black trousers and white shirts – wonderful, timeless, ubiquitous wardrobe staples that they are – can sometimes be very blah when worn together. Re-do!

January 24, 2013 × 0 comments

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Homemade Pizza Crusts (Whole Wheat)

Homemade Pizza Crusts (Whole Wheat)

Okay Ladies and Gents! (I’m not sure if I actually have any male readers other than my ever-loving hub, but I do try to keep it equal opportunity around here… at least when it comes to the recipes 🙂 Get your flours ready: we’re making – and freezing, because y’all know […]

January 23, 2013 × 0 comments

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Travel: Grand Canyon, AZ

Travel: Grand Canyon, AZ

The vastness and depth of the Grand Canyon are incredibly awe-inspiring…

January 22, 2013 × 0 comments

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Chicken Philly

Chicken Philly

This yummy, quick, easy recipe – aren’t those the best kind? – is my take on the classic philly cheesesteak. It’s also a great way to use up some leftover chicken.

January 22, 2013 × 2 comments

STYLE

Leopard and Stripes

Leopard and Stripes

Jacket: Levi’s (styled differently in THIS POST) Stripe tee: Gap Scarf: J Crew Jeans: Madewell Shoes: Frye Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

January 21, 2013 × 0 comments

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Travel: Sedona, AZ

Travel: Sedona, AZ

Before going to San Francisco last summer, we spent a few days in Sedona, completely blown away by the red rocks and scenery. Every glance in just about any direction seemed like the perfect photo op; nature can be so amazing that way 🙂 We flew into Phoenix, and rented a […]

January 21, 2013 × 0 comments

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Grilled Gruyere Sandwich with Fig Preserves

Grilled Gruyere Sandwich with Fig Preserves

During our trip to San Francisco, hubby and I got the best grilled cheese sandwich from Cowgirl Creamery in the Ferry Building Marketplace. We actually split one, but a couple bites in, we were both thinking we should have gotten our own! I decided to try to recreate it. Although […]

January 18, 2013 × 0 comments

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Travel: San Francisco, CA

Travel: San Francisco, CA

View of the Golden Gate Bridge (taken from the Marin Headlands) My family and I took a trip to San Francisco last summer, and I loved it! Beautiful city and great food. Although the locals kept saying things like “really warm” and “shorts,” I was dressed in layers (tank, long […]

January 17, 2013 × 0 comments

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How-To: Add Color to Wall Art & Photography (Part II)

How-To: Add Color to Wall Art & Photography (Part II)

This is a quick, easy project – my favorite kind 🙂 – to add some color to wall art and/or photography. It’s removable and changeable for the commitment-phobic like myself. Click HERE to check out another way to add color to wall art and photography 🙂 Materials: Frame with mat […]

January 16, 2013 × 0 comments

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Entertaining: Dessert Party

Entertaining: Dessert Party

Hubby and I hosted a pink-themed – okay, I chose the theme and he kindly went along with it – dessert party this past weekend. Fun, calorie-rich times 🙂 MENU Brownie Bites with Strawberries & Whipped Cream Red Velvet, Chocolate, Yellow Cake, and Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes Chocolate Covered Strawberries Mini […]

January 16, 2013 × 2 comments