Weekend Flashback

It's a wrap on an amazing weekend!!

Friday I spent hours by the pool with close friends...I was completely sun kissed by the end!!

Saturday was the absolute BEST! 

My two very best girlfriends (Katie and Rebecca) are pregnant, both expecting little girls (2nd baby girl for "Becs" and first child for "Kates").  We decided to have a Mother-Daughter meet up in Raleigh and celebrate the upcoming births and Mother's Day. 

Katie lives in Wilmington so Raleigh was the halfway point!  

They are due just a little over a week apart!  I totally embrace my role as "Aunt Tiff" as you can see in a few snap shots below of me and Carley Grace aka "CG" (Rebecca's first daughter).

Us girls have been best friends for YEARS (Rebecca and I since kindergarten).  We have all decided to name our girls with the middle name Grace.  (fingers crossed I have a lil' baby girl one day of my own to carry on the tradition).  Carley Grace (belonging to Becs) and Katie will be welcoming Bailey Grace in July. 

After our meet up, my mom and I continued the fun with a little shopping in North Hills and then again on Sunday at South Point!

The food this weekend was out of control delicious!  I missed a few snapshots but, I highly recommend Coquette (the most adorable French inspired brasserie) in North Hills!

Sunday it was all about my amazing "Mama"!  She is my rock...my best friend, and I don't know of anyone else who is more selfless and more willing to put others needs first.  If I am half the mom she is one day...I will be doing great!

After a long weekend of babies and mama love the only thing I wanted to do was snuggle up and have a moviethon the entire evening. 
So...That's exactly what I did!

How was your weekend?

What exciting things did you do?

Mad Men Inspired

Yesterday as I was hard at work, Spotify was on as usual (I'd die without the constant sound of tunes playing in the background).  I decided to mix up my usual tunes for the "Mad Men" playlist that Spotify offers.  It was a total score much like this MM inspired 1960's townhouse featured in

House Beautiful!

It's the perfect amount of NYC posh with fab throwback flare. 

I can't even begin to explain my obsession with these vibrant leather chairs!

Chandelier anyone?? 

Statement making beauty!

I am trying my hardest to come up with a way to incorporate this bold back splash into my kitchen!

Stripes...how could you possibly go wrong?

See more of the swanky chic home here!

For The Love Of Cooking

I have never claimed to be a cook but, I totally think I get an A for effort and for not burning any kitchens down thus far!

One of the easiest ways to impress while keeping things extra simple is that glorious little invention called the slow cooker!

Here is a recipe I can't wait to try, super easy and looks beyond delish!

Soy-Glazed Chicken With Stir-Fried Vegetables

Stop by Real Simple for the  recipe

I Spy: Tablescapes

How you style your table for an event totally sets the mood for the occasion.

It's one of the first things I look at upon arriving to the soiree!

The best part about tablescapes...you can totally rock an amazing look on a low budget with DIY's and creativity!

How do you dress your table?

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Quote Of The Week

“I crossed the street to walk in the sunshine”

-Eat, Pray, Love

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The Dream Lives On...

I've told you all before of my dream to relocate to some ridiculously tropical location and live in the most colorful and peaceful bungalow. 

I need nothing fancy, just the ocean, sand, and LOTS of bright colors, and well of course tons of palm trees!

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One day...One day!

For The Love Of Cooking

I just fell off the band wagon when I took a detour from my healthy lunch for Armadillo Grill 
and a big ole' plate of Mexi deliciousness!

I immediately knew that todays recipe would highlight the festive holiday that is 
Cinco de Mayo but with a little skinniness in mind!

I give you...

Cinco de Mayo meets portion control!

Individual Seven-Layer Dips

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Mexi Fruit Cup

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Mini Mexican Pizza

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and for fun...

Mini tacos with baby Patron

This seriously makes me excited! #totallush

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I Spy: Pretty Concoctions

I'm a total sucker for a cocktail that's been all dolled up!

Here are a few I plan to give my best attempt this summer...a few are almost too pretty to drink!

Fishbowl

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Pineapple Strawberry Cooler

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Cranberry Mojito

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Tropical Pink Iced Tea

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And a few I don't have recipes for but, MY WORD they make me swoon!!

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Quote Of The Week

Take the Risk...

The suffering that might come from a mistake

is usually less intense and less enduring than the suffering of asking...What if?

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For The Love Of Cooking

Not your average grilled cheese...

I have been debating on this recipe for a couple of weeks now.  It looks amazing but, I'm iffy on the beets!!  When I was a little girl I remember eating them all the time with my daddy.  I don't know if it was because I wanted to be like him OR the fun color of them??

Either way, I think I'm going to give this one a go sometime soon!!

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