Archive for February, 2013

STYLE

Camel, Gray, and Fanfare

Camel, Gray, and Fanfare

I’m in love with this old J Crew fanfare jacket! (See, I did not make up the title of this post – like *cue fanfare* LOOK at my jacket! – although truthfully,  that is how I feel whenever I see it hanging in the closet :-)). Now that I think about […]

February 13, 2013 × 6 comments

LOCAL

Prime Restaurant

Prime Restaurant

Since Prime is located in Lenox Mall – right next to Anthropologie, which is very convenient if there’s a wait for your table or if you purposefully coincidentally make your reservation for an hour after you plan to arrive at Lenox – then I guess it technically is a mall restaurant. However, […]

February 12, 2013 × 4 comments

STYLE

Denim, White, and Plaid

Denim, White, and Plaid

The High Museum of Art, where these pictures were taken, is one of my favorite things about Atlanta. I love the architecture, the environment, the feel of the space…I need to make a point to go more often because just being there makes me feel happy and inspired. Coat: Tommy […]

February 11, 2013 × 12 comments

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Hello Again!

Hello Again!

Hi! Remember me? No? Well, allow me to reintroduce myself: My name is Erica, the blogger behind Joy and Sunshine!  I used to blog regularly around these parts, but then I got the bright idea to embark upon a new blog design… aaaaand let’s just say things did not work […]

February 8, 2013 × 12 comments

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Quick Tip: Natural Body Lotion and Oils

Quick Tip: Natural Body Lotion and Oils

I like to use natural health and beauty products, but it can be a task to find effective, versatile, predominately natural products that don’t cost a small fortune. So… I buy unscented lotion (my favorites are Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion and Avalon Organics Aloe Lotion, both of which […]

February 7, 2013 × 0 comments

STYLE

Buffalo Check and a Puffer

Buffalo Check and a Puffer

I wore this to a friend’s son’s first birthday party. KuppyCakes cupcakes were in the building – key lime, cherry, and white chocolate. Mmmm… Whew. I lost my train of thought for a moment. Back to the outfit at hand. (Wait, one more thing about KuppyCakes, and then it’s back to the […]

February 6, 2013 × 2 comments

FOOD

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower

Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa cookbooks are usually my go-to when I’m looking for something new to add to the dinner rotation. What drew me to this recipe, which is an slight adaptation from Barefoot Contessa at Home, is Garten’s mention that roasting cauliflower “makes it sweeter and gets rid of […]

February 5, 2013 × 0 comments

STYLE

6 Ways to Tie a Tie-Neck Top

6 Ways to Tie a Tie-Neck Top

One of the things I love about tie-neck tops – as if the fact that it’s a top with a tie-neck (*squeals*) isn’t enough 🙂 – is that they are so versatile. Depending upon the styling, they can look feminine or masculine; prim-and-proper or edgy; dressy or casual. Here are 6 […]

February 5, 2013 × 0 comments

STYLE

Red, White, and Blue

Red, White, and Blue

I like the classic Americana red, white, and blue palette, but admittedly, it can lean a little Fourth of July-ish. Changing the color scheme just a hair – including muted red instead of bright, shades of blue, and some gray – differentiates this look from the flag 🙂 Jacket: Gap […]

February 4, 2013 × 0 comments

FOOD

Green Smoothie: Kale, Banana, and Grape

Green Smoothie: Kale, Banana, and Grape

This sweet smoothie – along with THIS ONE – is especially great for those who want to sneak in some greens increase their green veggie intake without involving the actual taste of green veggies, which is masked by very ripe fruit. Blend together the following: 1/4 cup water 1 cup […]

February 3, 2013 × 0 comments

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Books: Bel Canto

Books: Bel Canto

In my daydream life, my friends and I have one of those tv-like Book of the Month clubs where we meet at fab local restaurants and have witty, thought-provoking discussions about whatever book is up for the read. In my real life, however, my friends and I are rarely available […]

February 2, 2013 × 0 comments

STYLE

2 Ways to Wear a Pink Striped Shirt

2 Ways to Wear a Pink Striped Shirt

Striped Button Down Shirt: J Crew I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: There’s very little a proper button down can’t fix. They literally go with everything; can be worn open, closed, tucked, untucked, tied high on the torso, tied low at the waistband, collar up, collar down; […]

February 1, 2013 × 0 comments