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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

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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

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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

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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

My favorite recipes have a few things in common: simple ingredients, few steps, and great flavors. This incredibly easy recipe adapted from Recipes by Susan Spungen definitely fits the bill. Plus, it’s a good way to use up fresh rosemary left over from this LEMON HERB CHICKEN recipe. I love […]

January 31, 2013 × 0 comments

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Print Mixing 101: Part III

Print Mixing 101: Part III

Well, here we are: the third installment of my 3-part Print Mixing 101 series! (CLICK HERE to check out Print Mixing 101: Part I, and HERE to read Part II.)

January 30, 2013 × 0 comments

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Pizza with Blue Cheese, Apples, and Arugula

Pizza with Blue Cheese, Apples, and Arugula

I had one of the best pizzas – Roquefort, green apples, and arugula – at a little French cafe called Match 65 in NYC this summer. The flavors were strong but so great together that I decided to recreate a slightly milder version this past weekend. (I love to add a little vacay […]

January 30, 2013 × 0 comments

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Print Mixing 101 (Part II)

Print Mixing 101 (Part II)

Here are 2 more ways to ease – or jump!- into mixing prints using what you already have in your closet!

January 29, 2013 × 0 comments

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Inspired By: Bright Pink and Orange

Inspired By: Bright Pink and Orange

This bright, but simple color palette caught my eye so I decided to put together something similar and fall-ready using pieces in my closet. (Image above courtesy of Marie Claire magazine, summer 2012)

January 29, 2013 × 0 comments

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Labels Resale Boutique (Part II)

Labels Resale Boutique (Part II)

Here is the second part of the Labels Resale Boutique post! (CLICK HERE to read Part I.) Beth and Ryan at Labels Resale Boutique (Vinings) were so kind as to offer my friends and me dress forms on which to create outfits, but we decided to mix business with pleasure […]

January 28, 2013 × 0 comments

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Alon’s Bakery and Market

Alon’s Bakery and Market

I’ve mentioned before that Alon’s Bakery and Market in Dunwoody – directly across the street from Perimeter Mall – is one of my favorite, favorite spots. In case you haven’t had the chance to check it out for yourself, here is a bit of a virtual tour. Enjoy 🙂 Disclaimer: […]

January 28, 2013 × 0 comments

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Print Mixing 101 (Part I)

Print Mixing 101 (Part I)

One of my friends mentioned that mixing different prints and patterns in a single outfit doesn’t exactly come naturally to her, so – voila! – this is the first of a three-part PRINT MIXING 101 series 🙂 I think that as long as a certain taste level is maintained, there aren’t […]

January 25, 2013 × 0 comments