Archive for October, 2013

STYLE

Shawl-Collar Cardi and Vintage Calvin’s

Shawl-Collar Cardi and Vintage Calvin’s

Clearly, I have a thing for red, white, and blue color schemes and nautical attire… I wonder where that came from? I do love the beach, and while I don’t think I want to be a sailor, I do enjoy dressing like one 🙂 I even went to one of those […]

October 30, 2013 × 2 comments

FOOD

Green Smoothie: Spinach, Kale, Apple, and Orange

Green Smoothie: Spinach, Kale, Apple, and Orange

This is my go-to (i.e. I’ve been making it every morning lately) green smoothie recipe for when I’ve been slacking on keeping a stock of frozen smoothies in the freezer 🙂 Ingredients: makes apr. 20 oz 1/2 cup water 1 apple, chopped 1 orange 1 stalk of celery, chopped 1 cup […]

October 28, 2013 × 0 comments

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Little Luxuries: Kate Spade Compact Mirror

Little Luxuries: Kate Spade Compact Mirror

Kate Spade Compact Mirror (available here and here) I really like the classic preppy quirkiness* of Kate Spade New York houseware and gifts. I really, really like the fact that the little beauty pictured above is engraved with the perfectly apropos “hello sunshine” 🙂 *Case in point: how cute is it […]

October 23, 2013 × 0 comments

STYLE

2 Ways to Wear Cutoffs and a Sweatshirt

2 Ways to Wear Cutoffs and a Sweatshirt

It’s that time of year in Atlanta where it’s chilly earlier in the day and gets progressively warmer as the day goes on. Some days there are 20+ degree differences in the weather between 8am and 4pm! A few Saturdays ago, I had plans to attend an outdoor game in […]

October 21, 2013 × 4 comments

STYLE

Classic Kicks

Classic Kicks

I can’t remember when I started wearing Converse All-Stars – college maybe? post-grad school? – but I do know that these are the first shoes I’ve actually worn completely out. Multiple times. They work with just about any outfit, and add a casual, too-cool-for-school vibe to even the most buttoned […]

October 18, 2013 × 2 comments

LOCAL

Cagle’s Corn Maze

Cagle’s Corn Maze

One of my favorite autumn friends/family things to do is the corn maze at Cagle’s Family Farm.  Years ago, when I first mentioned the idea to my hubby, he had, “WHY?” written all over his face. I said, “It might be fun!” Turns out it’s SO much fun: great exercise […]

October 16, 2013 × 3 comments

STYLE

Now THIS is a Basket!

Now THIS is a Basket!

A friend and I were strolling through 14th Street Antiques Market ooo-ing and ahh-ing over all the gorgeous pieces in there when we came across a vintage purse shop right in the middle of the place! Glam girl that she is, my friend scored a timeless black croc clutch (yes, […]

October 14, 2013 × 4 comments

FOOD

Pan-Seared White Beans with Chard and Onions

Pan-Seared White Beans with Chard and Onions

I’ve never been a big meat eater – growing up, my mom would say, “Eat the meat on your plate. Then you can have more sweet peas!” – so sometimes I wonder if I’m getting enough protein. One of my friends suggested beans as a good protein source, which reminded […]

October 9, 2013 × 6 comments

STYLE

Camo and Lace

Camo and Lace

Lace Sweatshirt and Belt: J Crew Camo Pants: Zara (dressed up a bit here; print mixed here; and dressed way down here) Handbag and Loafers: Cole Haan Sunnies: Ray-Ban  

October 7, 2013 × 6 comments

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Interior Decor Book: Romantic Style

Interior Decor Book: Romantic Style

Romantic Style My interior design/decor style definitely skews towards modern minimalism: open spaces with few furnishings; color in small doses; practically bare counters and tabletops. While this book was a completely out-of-character purchase for me, something about the utter super feminine prettiness all up and through the pages just makes […]

October 4, 2013 × 2 comments

FOOD

YUM! Patric Chocolate

YUM! Patric Chocolate

Craft chocolate bar by Patric Chocolate Do you see this chocolate bar?! Wait, that’s not even the best part! The BEST part is that I can actually eat it! Whoo-hoo! (Excuse me while I turn a flip, and bust a move. Go chocolate bar! Go chocolate bar! Go, go, go!) […]

October 2, 2013 × 4 comments