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Peach Iced Sweet Tea

Peach Iced Sweet Tea

This peach iced sweet tea was a big hit at a recent Spring Party, and I think it will make a great addition to any barbecue or casual get-together 🙂 Ingredients:  4 quarts + 3/4 cup water 18 Darjeeling black tea bags  2 cups sugar 1 cup frozen peaches ice […]

June 9, 2014 × 4 comments

STYLE

2 Ways to Wear Green Linen Pants

2 Ways to Wear Green Linen Pants

With a tonal color :  Shirt: J Crew Pants (same pants, different color here): J Crew (these are similar and on sale!) Handbag: Cole Haan (paired with camo and lace in this post) Shoes: Arturo Chiang… oldie, old, old With a fun print in a spring-y color:  Ladybug Blazer: Penguin […]

June 6, 2014 × 12 comments

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Little Luxuries: Nautical Cup & Saucer

Little Luxuries: Nautical Cup & Saucer

This cup and saucer, a very thoughtful gift from my Secret Santa :-), is seriously giving my favorite tea cups a run for their money. I love the shades of blue and all the nautical details! See the subtle anchor near the handle? Love! The sailboat inside the cup is […]

June 4, 2014 × 2 comments

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Entertaining: Spring Party

Entertaining: Spring Party

Hub and I hosted a small family get-together last month, and it really reminded me how much I truly do LOVE to entertain. I have to do it more often: at the drop of a hat and for absolutely no reason at all 🙂 Lemonade and Peach Iced Tea I don’t […]

June 2, 2014 × 10 comments

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Links & Pretty, Happy Things (5/31)

Links & Pretty, Happy Things (5/31)

Pink Flowers at Zoo Atlanta Perfectly preppy seersucker cloth napkins: DIY and ready made The exaggerated denim cuff? This is coming from the same girl who didn’t think she’d ever wear a tied button down and who used to lobby to get crop pants removed from stores everywhere. Still, I can say with at least some certainty that I really don’t […]

May 31, 2014 × 2 comments

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Lavender Bath Soak

Lavender Bath Soak

Long soaks in the bathtub are both stress-relieving and relaxing, but I very rarely take the time to unplug and unwind in a bath. This quick, easy DIY bath soak is just the thing to up my self-care routine. I’m feeling more relaxed already 🙂 Ingredients: makes enough for 2-3 […]

May 14, 2014 × 0 comments

STYLE

2 Ways to Wear Textured Neutrals

2 Ways to Wear Textured Neutrals

Blazer, Shirt, and Shoes: Madewell Jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren (worn with bows in this post and polka dot flats in this one) Hat: Lacoste (worn with houndstooth and a track jacket here) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Hat: Target Studded Tank: Banana Republic Ribbed Tank: Gap Linen Pants: J Crew Leopard Heels: […]

May 12, 2014 × 2 comments

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Three Things: Tea (or Coffee) Mugs

Three Things: Tea (or Coffee) Mugs

Cup and Saucer from La Maison Angelina This is my all-time favorite tea cup and saucer, both because of it’s elegant simplicity and the wonderful memories of a family trip to the City of Light years ago. Another souvenir! I admit that I dragged the hub to a zillion Starbucks […]

May 5, 2014 × 0 comments

STYLE

Stripe Tee and Camo Pants

Stripe Tee and Camo Pants

Denim Jacket: Levi’s (paired with a dress here, double denim here, and with buffalo check here) Tee, Crossbody Bag, and Belt: J Crew Camo Pants: Zara (styled with a lace sweatshirt in this post; print mixed with a striped blazer in this one; with a classic white button down in this one; and […]

May 2, 2014 × 3 comments

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Books: The Swan Thieves

Books: The Swan Thieves

The novels* I enjoy the most are those that are beautifully and lyrically written; have elements of both mystery and romance (i.e. a love story); and incorporate a detailed sense of place and/or some sort of travel. The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova wonderfully checks all these boxes 🙂 Described as […]

April 30, 2014 × 0 comments

FOOD

Spinach and White Bean Soup

Spinach and White Bean Soup

This easy soup, my version of the one pictured below, is chock full of veggies, and freezes wonderfully. Article from Women’s Health Magazine I love the idea of customizing this soup by adding different types of beans and greens. Ingredients: makes apr. 6-8 servings 7 cups water 3 large carrots, […]

April 28, 2014 × 6 comments

STYLE

2 Ways to Wear a Floral Tee and Frayed Jacket

2 Ways to Wear a Floral Tee and Frayed Jacket

Floral Tee and Frayed Jacket: J Crew With Dark Denim and a Green Crossbody Bag Jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren (worn with a bit of leopard here) Nude bow wedges: BCBG (styled with distressed white denim and my beloved straw bag in this post) Crossbody bag: J Crew (worn […]

April 25, 2014 × 2 comments