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Snowboarding Gear

So my latest notion is to "hit the slopes" with my girlfriends!

Y'all know by now...I'm a summer chick!  Cold weather just doesn't do it for me however, I am dying to learn or at least ATTEMPT to snowboard! I have never even tried skiing!!

Have I lost my mind? 
Should I just set sail to the tropics instead?!

I think what has me most excited about this adventure is the kick a$$ threads!!

So as I said...I'm clueless about what I will need but, if I had to pick,
these would be packed in my bag!

sunnies   pants    jacket    beanie    gloves     snowboard

Where are some of your fave ski lodges?

Any tips or tricks of the trade for us clueless girls before we give it a whirl?!

Quote Of The Week

Lasting change does not happen overnight...

Lasting change happens in infinitesimal increments,

a day an hour, a minute, a heartbeat at a time.

-Simple Abundance

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Make it a great week!

Sugar and Spice...

My girlfriends are at it again...Bringing more precious angels into this world!

Yesterday, one of my very best friends found out she will be welcoming a little girl!

So in honor of her new little darling...Some amazing nursery's and "big girl" rooms that I adore.

 

Sugar and Spice

-Unknown

Sugar and spice

and everything nice

that's what little girls are made of

Sunshine and rainbows

and ribbons for hair bows

that's what little girls are made of

Tea parties, laces

and baby doll faces

that's what little girls are made of...

images via

layla grace  pinterest  pottery barn kids

Etsy Shop Of The Day

Gift Shop Brooklyn features trendy clutches/makeup bags, jewelry, and

other fun goodies!

How fun are these bags?

See the collection here and make sure to stop

by the blog while you're shopping around!

For The Love Of Cooking

One of my fave southern treats would have to be fried green tomatoes!

Nothing about 'em goes along with my "new healthy lifestyle" BUT, I just about dropped my boring, plain grilled chicken and tuna when I laid eyes on Fried Green Tomatoes covered in another fave Pico De Gallo!

Holy Bananas...I need cheat day STAT!

recipe

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Free People

Maxi Dress... perfect for summer!

I've always been a HUGE fan of FP but, recently I've found myself in the store more and more!

If you're a fan of Boho Chic you're sure to love too!

find it here...

Quote Of The Week

“You Can’t Start The Next Chapter Of Your Life,

If You Keep Re-Reading The Last One”

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DIY...Add Sparkle and Smile

I am the first to admit...I become a total diva when the cameras come out!

Just call me Strike a Pose Rose!

Smile Booth is a company I ADORE but , realistically I can't have them for every event...so I turn to one of my favorite blogs, Oh Happy Day for the most phenom DIY!

Sequin Photobooth

find the how to's here

Etsy Shop Of The Day

Valentine's Edition

mini pastel arrows   v-day print   smooch card    

je t'aime gift tags  banner   heart necklace

For The Love Of Cooking

I have a major love for risotto and yesterday I had the absolute best dish at Piazza Italia in Durham, NC (Brightleaf area...if you're ever in NC check it out).

Lunch with the ladies couldn't have been better!

Sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, and capers tossed in risotto...DELISH!

Here's another way to serve risotto up!

Risotto Primavera

recipe

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Rue

First Issue of 2012

A couple of my faves from the issue

see the complete issue here

Quote Of The Week

"One is never over-dressed or under-dressed with a

Little Black Dress."

-Karl Lagerfeld

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Much Needed Cali Repeat...

I apologize up front for the repeat but, this colorful California home makes me swoon with delight!

This home has been featured on House Beautiful for sometime now and I always find myself going back, just to dream of my own little Cali pad one day!

I will take the beach cruiser along with the picket fence too

mulit patterns of color...total win!

Is that J Adler I spy....

pink fridge...so necessary

This outdoor space is one of my all-time FAVES...major girltime catch-ups would happen in this area!

see more goodness here

For The Love Of Cooking

Gnocchi is one my faves-Probably because it's a petite dumpling made from potatoes...AND we all know I'm a complete carbaholic... 

I was beyond stoked when I discovered this variation from the classic Italian gnocchi dishes that we usually see!

Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi

recipe

Are you a fan of gnocchi? 

My mom who is also a total carb-junky is not a fan which i find super odd! 

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Summer Sunnies

Yes, I realize it was JUST the start of this sure to be amazing new year, but the darling Denise Del Russo mentioned that summer is only 162 days away and now all I can think about is a fresh pair of shades!

dior

tom ford

tory burch