Monday, October 31, 2016
The Perfect Afternoon Playlist Includes Solange! 🎧🎼🎧
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Make Monday Memorable Magic!⭐🌟💫
Do you have any unique rituals for getting right at the beginning to the week? Send us a comment on the blog.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Athleisure Done Right!
Photo: madamenoire.com
"Comfort" doesn't mean "a lack of style." Look into athleisure lines from Athleta and Ivy Park for inspiration for looks that are office appropriate, fun, and easy.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Family Fun: A Fall Festival At Home!
- Hip hop Karaoke
- Fall-Themed Charades
- Apple Print Art
- Create A Social Media Station for Tweens and Teen
- Autumn-Themed Pictionary
- The Great Pumpkin Viewing
- Fortune Teller Station
- Face Painting Station: Fall-Themed
- Costume Contest
- Cupcake Decorating: Pumpkin Cake; Pumpkin and Vanilla Flavored Icings: Apple Slices, Candy Corn, Fall Color Sprinkles, Caramel, Chocolate Drizzle, and Cranberries as Toppings
- Collect Fall Leaves and Compare
Perfect Easy Snack: Apple and Veggie Sausage Sandwich
With all the weekend errands on the agenda, you've got to eat. So why not be healthy while you're doing it?
Serves 2
Preparation Time: About 10 minutes
Ingredients:
4 Slices of Cranberry Nut Bread (or any healthy bread you prefer. Multi-grain and pita are great too.)
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 Granny Smith apple
4 Veggie protein patties
2 Slices Muenster cheese or shredded cheddar
In a cast iron pan or other all-natural materials pan, warm the olive oil. Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Turn off the heat.
Place the slices of bread in the pan with one 1/2 slice of each of the whole slices of cheese placed on each slice of bread. Allow the bread to get warm enough to slightly melt the cheese.
Plate the bread and top the slices with the patties. Place a few fresh apple slices on top of the patties. Serve as open face or as a traditional sandwich and enjoy! ...You're welcome!
Fall Landscape Colors for Nails!
I was on a trip to the market to restock on the basics for the home: kale, almond milk, fresh fruit (yum) and recalled needing to get some things from my local dollar store. Now while, we're all looking forward to the day when we see YSL at the dollar store (smile), I wasn't at all mad at the selection of nail colors available from brands like Wet 'N Wild and L.A. Colors. Plums and merlots for the nails don't have to be super pricey. Get to a great DIY mani-pedi this weekend with more fun, Fall colors. Share your favorites with me on Facebook and Twitter!
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Sweater Sophisticate
As we commute home on this chilly Fall, Atlanta evening, we can't help but think about how we so heart sweaters. The right ones give the perfect warm and cozy feeling as you make your way to the bus stop or subway!
Then, just when we thought sweaters couldn't get any more wonderful, we spotted pairings with chic separates that dress them up for the office and after-work event hopping and had to share. One of our new favorite sweater looks? A patterned sweater with a moto jacket and an all-business skirt. What are your ideas for a chic sweater look?
Picture: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZD0dC3u30yE/Uo6jBtFiEoI/AAAAAAAAIW4/ydmhCzttih4/s1600/lpfashionphilosophy_erica_lavelanet_nonoo_red_peplum_skirt.png
Afternoon Market Run
Before you head home, stop by the market for ingredients to make the most amazing Tuesday evening wind-down cocktail. You can even buy extra to make a delicious salad to take in tomorrow ;)
- 1 bottle dry red wine (I like merlot)
- 3/4 cups orange juice
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 2 cups sparkling apple cider
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1/2 pear, sliced
- 1/2 apple, sliced
- 1/2 lemon, cut in half
Directions:
- In a large pitcher, mix together all the ingredients.
- Serve chilled.
Serves 6
Preparation time: About 10 minutes
picture from sheknows.com
Monday, October 10, 2016
Golden Time of the Day - DIY Shimmering Vases
Need some ideas on what to do on those Autumn days or evenings when it's just a bit too chilly to go out? Why not get crafting and add some new, affordable Fall decor touches to your space?
Visit your local craft store for flasks or bottles for a unique way to display flowers. Also, pick up a metallic crafter's paint to your liking. I like rose gold and copper as shown above. Clean and dry them well. Use a painter's tape or masking tape to protect the area of the vase that will remain clear. Simply paint the exposed part of the glass and allow it to dry. Once the glass has dried, remove the tape to reveal your new vase!
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Sunday, October 09, 2016
Friday, October 07, 2016
Homecoming Lookbook For Your Datebook
- Friday Afternoon: Chilling On the Yard
Catch up with friends in the signature style you were known to showcase heading to classroom buildings, the dorm and of course all those fun parties!
- Saturday Night: Cocktails at the Hotel
- Sunday Afternoon: Gratitude and Grace
Praise the Lord then quickly kiss your goodbyes. Also then promise to meet up in a different city very soon and really mean it. You can do all of the aforementioned and more in this pretty look.
All pictures are in the public domain.
All pictures are in the public domain.
Thursday, October 06, 2016
Hot and Spicy Chocolate
- 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
- 50 grams of dark chocolate (half a bar)
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 ounce of dark rum
Instructions
- In a small pot under low-medium flame, heat up the almond milk until it comes to a slight boil.
- Add in chocolate, and continuously stir until all of it is melted into the milk (~2 minutes).
- Add in sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon sticks. Cook under a low flame for 5-7 minutes.
- Add in the rum last, and stir for another minute.
An Autumn Bucket List Giving Life!
- Crunch leaves
- Bake zucchini bread
- Take in the Autumn air
- Make casseroles
- Journal under a warm blanket
- Enjoy seasonal-scented candles.
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