February 2012
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Spring Color Picks...
1.Butter - Cheeky Chops 2-3.Sephora by OPI - Havana Dreams, Let’s Plie
4.Butter - Trout Pout 5.Essie - Cute as a Button 6. Essie - St. Lucia Lilac
7.Essie - Turquoise & Caicos 8.Chanel - June 9.Chanel - Rose Exuberant
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♥ Feels Like Spring
Nothing quite like an extra day off to spend with the one you love…
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Cake For Breakfast
I believe that cake is appropriate at any time of day! When I came across this recipe for a breakfast cake, I knew I had to make it right away. The combination of almonds and raspberries makes it seem almost “healthy.” The recipe is put together for a 6” cake which couldn’t be more convenient when baking for two people. I baked it Friday night in hopes of having it with...
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Finally Friday!
Wishing everyone a fun and relaxing weekend!!
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A Rainy Day
Dress and Jacket - J.Crew (A while back), Boots - Maddewell
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Current Obsession: Downton Abbey
I am about a year late, but I am in love with this show! Love the characters, costumes, sets, it is just gorgeous to watch!
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This Weekend...
Saturday morning was spent in Laguna beach.
We had the most delicious breakfast at our favorite spot, Zinc Cafe.
We took a long walk in a newly discovered park that stretches along the beautiful cliffs.
Sunday we took a trip into the mountains.
This was the first time we saw snow this year!
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Making Me Smile...
Surprise gift from Kevin, bracelet from Madewell ♥
Freshly painted nails, Essie - Turquoise & Caicos
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Snapshots: My Weekdays
Oatmeal and strawberries. I love having extra time for breakfast on Wednesdays!
Studying before class, Henry prefers sleeping…
Gorgeous, sunny day!
Off to class…
Studying at the library…
Lunch…
Lovely sunset on my drive home…
Finally together ♥
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Outfit: Neutrals
1 & 2 - Abercrombie and Fitch, 3 - Urban Outfitters, 4 - Butter in Pink Ribbon,
5 - Urban Outfitters, 6 - Anthropologie
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Lentil "Meatballs" in a Lemon Pesto Sauce
My husband grew up vegetarian, so it is very rare that I prepare meat at home and honestly I don’t really miss it! It is definitely harder to come up with new things to cook so I am always on the look out for new recipes. I came across this “meatball” recipe last week and the pictures alone instantly convinced me I had to try making it. We had the meatballs with pappardelle...
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Making Exam Week More Bearable...
Delicious and healthy snacks.
Getting an amazing gift in the mail from the sweetest mother-in-law ever! (J.Crew flats)
Making boring notes a little more colorful.
Dressing up…even if it is just to go to class.
And finally leaving to go take the last test!
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Exam Week...
January 2012
18 posts
ema5 asked: love your blog .... <3
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California Winter
Gorgeous, warm weather in January, a sunset over the ocean, and macarons, I don’t think I could have a asked for a more perfect Saturday afternoon. We took a long walk on the boardwalk at Manhattan beach, enjoying the view of the ocean on one side and gorgeous houses on the other. The sunset was breathtaking! On the way home we stopped at Bottega Louie for some of the most delicious and...
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Finally Friday!
Fresh flowers to brighten up the weekend…
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The Little Things....
New discoveries, like this deliciousness from Trader Joe’s…
Finding a new place to study, the gorgeous historical library downtown…
Laughing at all the crazy, but cute things this little guy does…
Dinner by candlelight with my love…
And enjoying a new way to take breaks from studying, thanks to our Christmas gift.
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Essie Mod Square
A gorgeous berry pink…
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Paris in the Spring
-Madewell
Dark Chocolate Brownies
We do not get a lot of cloudy, cool weather in Southern California, so the unexpected rain and dark clouds this weekend were a pleasant change. We took full advantage of this lazy weather by spending the days surrounded with blankets, movies, hot tea, and homemade brownies…
Recipe
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♥ Three-day Weekend
Nothing quite like have a three-day weekend before a rough week…
We spent a gorgeous Monday afternoon walking around Balboa Island…
Delicious lunch at Le Pain Quotidien in Fashion Island…
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Weekend Snapshots
Awesome staircase in the Americana at Brand Madewell…
I fell in love with this dress there, hopefully it will go on sale soon ;) ….
My love…
Delicious hot crepes with nutella from the CrepeMaker….
Relaxing at home with this little guy…
And unfortunately no weekend can be complete without studying…
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Around the World: Greece
Greece has always been close to the top of my list of places I want to visit. There is something so magical about the crisp, white buildings surrounded by the gorgeous, turquoise water. I haven’t had the change to see it yet, but I can’t wait to go there someday!
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Outfit: Boots and Polka Dots
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Current Beauty Favorites...
Cleanser - Soy Face by Fresh
Mascara - DiorShow by Christian Dior
Bronzer - Laguna by NARS
Perfume - Daisy Eau So Fresh by Marc Jacobs
Lip Balm - Conditioning Lip Treatment by Jouer
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Creme Brulee
Creme Brulee has always been one of my favorite desserts, but this was my first time making it at home. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make and how delicious it tasted homemade! The recipe I used was from Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook. You can find it online here.
A Few Favorites...
I wanted to share a few of my favorite blogs that I love to browse for inspiration….
Fashion:
Cupcakes and Cashmere
A Glamorous Little Side Project
What do I Wear?
Recipes:
Tartelette
Smitten Kitchen
Punchfork
Roost
Pretty Things:
This is Glamorous
Inspired-Design
Eat Drink Chic
Wit & Delight
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♥ Married Life....
After having classes till 8pm last night, I came home to this…dinner, candles, flowers, and macarons!
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Color Inspiration...
I wish..
…I could be eating this right now! Belgian waffles with chantilly cream from Bistro Niko, Atlanta.
Back to our California Home
We spent two amazing weeks back home with our families. It was so much fun to see everyone, relax by the fire, eat great food and spend the holidays with those we love. Packing up and leaving yesterday was definitely not easy, but we look forward to another great year which will bring us closer to finishing school and moving somewhere close to our family!
December 2011
19 posts
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Outfit: Southern Charm
Cardigan - Madewell, Lace top - Abercrombie & Fitch, Belt - Madewell, Jeans - Abercrombie & Fitch, Boots - Madewell, Clutch and Ring - Madewell
Trying out new eyehadows (Urban Decay - Naked Palette)
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Christmas Weekend
J.Crew snowflake windows…
Christmas candy and chocolate….
Sparkly holiday nails (Essie -Marabou and OPI Sephora - Only Gold For Me)…
Christmas Eve at my parents house…
Dinner and presents by the fire…
My all time favorite Russia dessert, layers of thin waffles with condensed milk and walnuts…
Midnight carols at a Church in downtown...
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Gift of Chanel
I have a slight obsession with nail polish. My collection consists mainly of Essie with a few OPI for Sephora, but my dream has always been to have a collection of entirely Chanel nail polishes. This week my sister surprised me with my very first Chanel nail polish!!! I am in love with it and the color is gorgeous!
fearlessandfaithful asked: Did you start a business? Creme?! :)
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Holiday Sparkles
Keep Me On My Mistletoes - Sephora by OPI
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A Mafia Christmas
Last night I finished my first order for Creme! Mafia Christmas cupcakes for an office Christmas party. They were lots of fun to make and I wish I had better pictures, but I finished the cupcakes in the evening and it is impossible to take decent pictures in our house without natural light.
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DIY: Confetti Birthday Card
Circus font found here.
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Confetti
Working on a birthday card…
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Weekend Recap
Christmas lights and some Christmas shopping….
Kevin and I exchanged gifts this weekend :) We are going back home this Friday so this was our only weekend to have a little Christmas by ourselves :)
Kevin got me a Juicy tracksuit! :)
Wearing smokey make up to match the cold rainy weather…
Finally finished with my masters project and turning it in today!!!! (This was partly...
Pomegranate Love!
One of my favorite things about this time of year!
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Christmas Gift Ideas: Stocking Stuffers
1. Necklace - Madewell 2. Illuminating face cream - Sephora 3. Nail polish - J.Crew 4. Lip Potion - Barneys 5. Chocolate Bear - Lindt 6. Make up Bag - Anthropologie 7. Lip Balm - Barneys 8. iPhone Case - J.Crew 9. Roller ball Perfume -Sephora 10.Notebook - Kate Spade
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Black Bean Quesadillas
I found this recipe in a new cookbook that I recently bought, Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi. As soon as I saw the pictures for this recipe, I knew I would be making them. There are quite a few components to the quesadillas, but it all comes together quite easily and in under twenty minutes. They were different from any quesadillas that I have had before, but so delicious and this has now been added...
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Weekend Recap
Christmas lights at Americana at Brand….
Delicious crepe filled with nutella and bananas…
First package under our tree :) ….
Some festive details around the house…
Game night with hot chocolate, cookies, and christmas candy!
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Have a Wonderful Weekend ♥
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Staying Warm
Anonymous asked: You eat so healthfully! I admire you so much. Have you always been a healthful eater?
Anonymous asked: What do you do for a living? Or did you continue your studying?
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Lunch Perfection
This has been a staple in my family ever since I can remember. It is such a delicious combination and makes the perfect quick snack or light meal. Just toast some bakery bread, top with avocado, season with salt and pepper and add a few slices of parmesan cheese…and you have perfection!
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Christmas Gift Ideas
1.)Scarf - J.Crew 2.)Fox ring - Madewell 3.)Lip and cheek stain - Benefit 4.)Nail polish set - Juicy Couture 5.)Notebook - J.Crew 6.)Candle - Barneys 7.)Watch - Juicy Couture 8.)Laptop case - Marc Jacobs