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Travel: Grand Canyon, AZ
The vastness and depth of the Grand Canyon are incredibly awe-inspiring…
Archive for January, 2013
FOOD
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.
STYLE
Leopard and Stripes
Jacket: Levi’s (styled differently in THIS POST) Stripe tee: Gap Scarf: J Crew Jeans: Madewell Shoes: Frye Sunglasses: Ray-Ban
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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 […]
FOOD
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
STYLE
Quick Tip: Outlet Shopping
Originally, outlet and factory stores sold items that either didn’t sell in regular retail stores or that had slight manufacturing defects that prevented them from being sold in stores in the first place. Now, a large percentage of outlet merchandise is made specifically for factory stores (i.e. […]
FOOD
Creamed Spinach
This quick, easy side dish is one of my hubby’s absolute favorite foods. I can see him cheesin’ from a mile away every time I make it 🙂
FOOD
Best Smoothie Ever
I seriously believe that breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day: it gets my metabolism going, helps me shake off I’m-still-sleepy sluggishness, and sets the tone for the rest of day. (I am not so joyish or sunshiney when I’m hungry.) Sometimes, though, my mornings are […]
STYLE
Refined and Rugged
I love this print! The fact that it just happens to be located on a perfectly tailored 3/4 sleeve jacket is bonus. Even if it had been throw pillows, I would have been walking out the store with them. First up: Olive is one my favorite neutrals. It plays so […]
