This is what gold spray paint, rhinestones and 5 minutes of time can do to transform your pumpkin. (thank you Pinterest!) So easy and literally these are the only supplies you need.
Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Glammed up Pumpkin
This is what gold spray paint, rhinestones and 5 minutes of time can do to transform your pumpkin. (thank you Pinterest!) So easy and literally these are the only supplies you need.
Happy Halloween!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Spooky fonts for Halloween
Hello lovelies! Looking to spruce up your blog, make your own Halloween cards or just send an email with some creepy letters? Check out these Halloween-y fonts I found on Mashable. Links to where you can download are below each sample.
And check out these adorable little social media buttons for your FB, Twitter, or blog!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
A bookstore that serves wine - genius!
Plenty of places to crawl up and read for a bit.
The Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
Asheville, NC
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Crème D'asperges (Asparagus Soup)
One of my favorite soups and healthy to boot. You're thinking lots of cream is involved, right? {Mais non!} This is a broth-based soup and is loaded with ingredients that are oh-so-good for you. And it could not be easier to make.
You only need 6 ingredients:
1. Green asparagus (easy to find a 2 lb bag at Costco)
3. Unsalted butter
4. Chicken broth (low sodium is best)
5. Crème fraîche or heavy cream (half & half works just as well in a pinch)
6. Fresh lemon juice
Plus salt & pepper to taste.
Optional: a dollop of sour cream on top or greek yogurt if you want to be good
Tips: If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can peel the stems of the asparagus a bit to help get rid of any strands. That’s when the larger asparagus is more ideal than the skinny ones. I use just a regular blender to whip this up. But a word of advice – let the soup cool down before blending in a blender. If you don’t, you will end up with soup flying everywhere and it will end up in locations of your house that you wouldn’t believe. I speak from experience.
Monday, February 28, 2011
And The Oscar Goes To...
So many gorgeous gowns drifted onto the red carpet last night. Here are some of my favorites...
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| Gwyneth Paltrow, who just so happens to be made for this color |
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| Jennifer Lawrence in a body hugging Calvin Klein |
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| Halle Berry in a dreamy, frothy frock |
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| Scarlett Johannson...maybe it's the color but I think it works |
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| Amy Adams...stunning in this sapphire gown |
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| Anne Hathaway, Dress 1 |
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| Penelope, Penelope, Penelope. This photo simply does not do her justice. Straight up va va va VOOM! This is also a woman who had a baby. A month ago. |
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| In my eyes, Reese Witherspoon can do no wrong. You can't accuse her of being fashionably daring, but what she wears, she wears well. And I love her 60's retro Barbie hair. |
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| Sandra Bullock. Fabulous color, fabulous cut, fabulous figure to show it all off. Can you tell red was THE color last night? |
Images: Huffington Post, Getty Images, People
Friday, February 4, 2011
sunday funday
I'm embarrassed to say that when someone recently asked me who I thought was going to win the Super Bowl, I had to ask who was playing. I had no clue at all. Zero.
Living in the South usually means you are tied to a college football team {people here will actually plan weddings around big games...it's true} but pro football typically isn't as big of deal.
What IS really fun about these events though is the social aspect and the food! And since this doesn't happen every weekend, I don't think about silly things like calories or fat grams. So this, my dear readers, is what I'm looking forward to this weekend...
Images Sources 1, 2, 3 and 4
Living in the South usually means you are tied to a college football team {people here will actually plan weddings around big games...it's true} but pro football typically isn't as big of deal.
What IS really fun about these events though is the social aspect and the food! And since this doesn't happen every weekend, I don't think about silly things like calories or fat grams. So this, my dear readers, is what I'm looking forward to this weekend...
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| Bakerella Chocolate Oreo Football Truffles |
If that looks too involved, take this route instead...
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| Betty Crocker Football Brownies |
Sur la Table has football shaped cookie cutters for less than a dollar. Find them here.
Or maybe you want cupcakes...that look like little hamburgers!
Or maybe you want cupcakes...that look like little hamburgers!
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| Bakerella Hamburger Cupcake Brownies |
Don't have a sweet tooth? Try this...
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| Buffalo Chicken Dip |
Images Sources 1, 2, 3 and 4
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
sparkly cookies
Yes! Sparkly cookies! Someone with a love of sweets and sparkles has merged the two creating a perfectly pretty dessert. Get all the details here on The Purl Bee. If anyone whips these up for Valentine's Day, I would love to hear about it.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Bombshell.
Yesterday's post highlighting Rue Mag's issue 3 really got me in the mood for some girlie, frilly things.
It reminds me of the "The Bombshell Manual of Style," which is obviously complete fluff {but that's necessary sometimes, n'est-ce pas?}, which talks about the importance of polka dots, bubble baths and sipping champagne. All things that I enjoy.
So put on some Nina Simone and take a look at this cluster of items that will get you in the mood.
1. Bubbles | 2. H&M blouse | 3. Anthro candy dish | 4. Kate Spade champagne saucer | 5. Pink Champagne Truffles | 6. Book | 7. Lancôme Vernis Triple Tenue | 8. Kate Spade polka dot slingbacks | 9. Anthro Heart shaped Nesting Box
It reminds me of the "The Bombshell Manual of Style," which is obviously complete fluff {but that's necessary sometimes, n'est-ce pas?}, which talks about the importance of polka dots, bubble baths and sipping champagne. All things that I enjoy.
So put on some Nina Simone and take a look at this cluster of items that will get you in the mood.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Frou Frou from Rue
Rue Magazine's issue three came out today and it features some especially romantic, feminine images in the "Frou Frou Fairytale" feature. Just in time for Valentine's Day prepping. {le sigh}
If you fancy the last photo, try this Champagne Cake recipe. It will definitely be my next baking attempt...perhaps with a buttercream frosting.
Tip: Try pink champagne (either way, make sure it's a sweeter bubbly) or use white boxed cake mix if you don't want to attempt starting from scratch. Enjoy, my darlings!
Photography: Sarah Yates ~ Images: Rue Magazine
Monday, January 10, 2011
It's a jungle out there
Buying? Save up to 10% off Bloomingdale's giftcards, 11% off H&M and many other retailers (you can save up to 30% on some.)
Selling? Plastic Jungle will pay you up to 92% for your giftcard.
Now that's a deal!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Destination chic-style coming to Target
When: May 1st
Where: Target stores and online
Why: prices will range from $1.99 to $79.99
I don't know about you, but I am all worked up over this boho chic line. Tunics with shorts and stacked bangle bracelets. Eeep!
image: Christopher Peterson/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic; Courtesy of Calypso
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
watch your mouth
Sometimes the occasion calls for a little snark, and bluntcard.com certainly delivers. This is one of their tamer cards...send as an e-card, post to FB or tweet any one of their naughty messages.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Hey Sweet Thing
These tiny handmade adornments made by ABATABA are so sweet they will give you a toothache - and bonus ... the prices are easy to swallow. Treat yourself to one of these unique pieces or pick one up for the little girl in your life.
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| Bubblegum necklace |
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| Cupcake earrings |
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| Strawberry macaroon earrings |
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| Patisserie tray necklace |
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| Strawberries and Cream ring Find these and many more here |
