Cheers to the Weekend

This week was great minus the fact that I got a nasty 

cold that kept me on the couch for about 50% of it.  Yuck.

This weekend is J's birthday and I am so excited to feel better 

so I can spoil him.  His family is coming up tomorrow and we are 

going out to Indian food and I'm making him a chocolate stout cake.  

If it turns out I'll do a post soon.

I hope you all had a wonderful week.

Cheers to the weekend!

xo

{photo by me} 

Lilly Pulitzer for Target

I am loving the new Lilly Pulitzer collection for Target. 

It was released yesterday and I want to buy it all.

Below are some of my favorite picks from their new collection.

You can see more here.

**update: all of the items I wanted... sold out before 7:30am! ugh.

Flower School: Angelique Tulip

Angelique tulips are the perfect peony alternative!  

In a bouquet or arrangement they look so similar 

and they are much less expensive!  They are fragrant 

and fluffy just like peonies.

I've seen them come in soft pink and salmon pink.  

And they are just as pretty in real life!

You can learn more about them here & here.

{ Longfield Gardens    Pallen Smith    The French Tangerine }

Spring Sandals

I always have a hard time finding shoes that I want for spring and summer.  

I literally wore out one pair of sandals because I wore them 

everyday for two springs/summers in a row.  Our trip to Italy really did them in.  

After I threw them away I started the hunt for the next pair... 

and I found several pairs.  The ones above I bought in tan for 

a wedding and they are so cute and comfortable.  

Below are my other picks for this spring. 

1. Nine West

'Renu' Espadrille Wedge Sandal 

2. Sperry

'June' Leather Ankle Strap Sandal 

3. Coconuts by Matisse 

'Fonda' Tasseled Flat Sandal

4. Steve Madden

'Picnicc' Espadrille Wedge Sandal 

Little Things

Today, I came across this poem and it really resonated with me.  

Life is so full (not bad... just really full) right now 

for J and I. Sometimes I find myself so wrapped up in the 

big stresses that I don't pay attention to the little things in life.  

When I was about to graduate from college I had no clue 

what I was going to do next.  However, instead of worrying

I started running, and on my daily runs I would thank God for 

everything that moved me in that moment (or distracted me from 

being out of shape).  I found that instead of worrying over 

the big things I was focused positively on the little things.  

This poem is a beautiful reminder of just that.

{ photo found on ohsuzeq & poem found on La Bonne Vie }

Oh Monday...

Oh Monday...

this weekend was so good and so full!

Below is my weekend recap!

1. A gorgeous walk and brunch with my family at Pike Place Market.  

I cannot believe that I don't go there more often!  

I literally work a few blocks away but I never go... so silly!

2. Puppy kisses from my part-time pup.  

Before I married J he lived in a house with six other guys.  

They adopted a dog and I am one of three step-moms.  

J and I can't have a dog in our current apartment 

but Penelope fills the gap.  She is seriously a great dog.  

3. I'm officially on an elimination diet.  First up: dairy. 

This is a real struggle for a girl who has (or had) 

pizza at least once a week.  Literally, everything I 

love has dairy.  This weekend was rough.  BUT I did make my 

baked oatmeal with coconut milk and it was so good!  

So, now I have a little hope...

4. Fresh pasta from Pike Place Market.  

Though the fake cheese did not help... 

but this pasta is so good!  

We got the Italian mix (pesto, basil garlic, 

sun-dried tomato).  Yum.

I hope you all had a refreshing and amazing weekend!

xo

{photos by me}

Easter Baking

I love Easter.  

It's the start of a new season and everything feels fresh and new.

I also believe its the season of renewal and being alive.

Do you have any Easter traditions?  

We always look forward to brunching with my family 

and an Easter service at church.  If I wasn't running around 

cooking like a mad woman this season I would have totally 

made this cake!  Isn't it adorable?!  

If you are looking for some Easter baked treats here 

are a couple I would highly recommend:

* This Champagne Cake is a go-to favorite

*A Cinnamon Roll Tower is a great alternative to plated cinnamon rolls

* A healthy Sweet Potato Muffin

* My favorite recipe is this Baked Oatmeal

I hope you all have a wonderful and 

hope filled Easter 

xo

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April Mood Board

This past weekend marked the 1/2 way point through J's fire academy.  

It's flying by and dragging along all at the same time.  

It's killer BUT he is half way done.  

I am so excited for May.

Do any of you have fun plans for April?  

I have J's birthday and a couple of out-of-town visitors. 

Happy April!

xo

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