Friday, April 3, 2015

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday and if you're celebrating, Happy Easter! I'm headed home today to Philadelphia and ready to spend some quality time with the family. Here are my favorite recipes this week!

Lady Mary
c/o The Kitchn
Ingredients
1.5 oz Lillet Blanc
.75 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice 
4-5 basil leaves
brut champagne, chilled


Directions


Add the basil and lemon juice to your shaker and muddle. Add Lillet and ice and then shake and strain into a flute. Top with champagne.



Quinoa Chickpea and Avocado Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 tbsp red onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, minced
  • 1 1/2 limes, juice of
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 4 oz diced avocado 
Directions
Combine all the ingredients except for avocado and cucumber, season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Just before serving, add cucumber and avocado.


Lemon Sour Cream Tarts
Ingredients
crust for 1 9" pie
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
lemon zest, for garnish
Directions
Divide pie dough into quarters. Roll each quarter of dough separately into a circle and place into mini tarts pans {Mine were 4 inches x 3/4 inch}. Blind bake according to package directions. Remove from oven and wait to cool to room temp. Place sugar and cornstarch into a small stock pot and whisk. Stir in milk and lemon juice and place over medium high heat. Bring to boil to thicken then reduce heat to low. Temper egg yolks with thickened filling and then pour the entire mixture back into the pot. Let mixture bubble over medium heat for another 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon zest and then finally sour cream. Divide between the baked shells evenly and smooth the tops. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Put Some Swing in Your Step

Let's get some swing spring in our step with pleated skirts. Not just a pin tuck or box pleat, I'm going all out with an accordion pleated skirt. This shape works for any size and it's flattering for work or play.

Vegan leather in purple? Sign me up.

This will be your go to maxi for summer. Look at the movement! And this champagne nude color will go with everything.

A ready for work/bridal shower/brunch date asap. I love this saturated blush pink!

Forever 21, Accordion Skirt, $15
Can we have a moment for a hunter green mini? So unusual and I'm loving it.

The accordion pleat is really beautiful for the breezy and sunny days in our future. Spring is coming, right mother nature? Ok, good.

Be fabulous today!

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

The Plastics

Acrylic and lucite often get lumped into the same category when it comes to jewelry. They have a plastic/mod feel that is a lot of fun to play with. These materials also offer a great array of colors and they don't carry the same price point as your standard metal pieces.

What did I tell you? A versatile statement necklace under $40.

A classic statement bangle that is a great gift and under budget.

Choose your state, choose your color, choose your metal. Such a fun and personal piece.

Anthropologie, Lucite Bangles, $48
How cool and modern are these bangles? I love the mix of gold with the grays and blacks in the bangle.

Simple acrylic and lucite jewelry is a great way to spruce up your accessory game without breaking the bank. 

Be fabulous today!

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Sew Me a Dream

I'm feeling colorful. Bright, cheery, and ready to leave the neutrals behind. A colorful accessory can really change your outfit and add some punch to a casual or dressy ensemble. Let's look at some beautiful and colorful embroidered bags that are ready for vacation.

A touch of metallic and a touch of neon make this the perfect day to nighttime transition clutch.

100% raffia, this clutch is ready for summer. So simple and feminine. Also comes in yellow or pink.

Mango, Ethnic Bead Bag, $89
Stunner. This little wristlet is gorgeous. I love the pop of pink with the zipper tassel.

Forever 21, Raga Embroidered Tote, $49
Can we just stare for a moment? A carryall option that is ready for the weekend.

Embroidery will always be one of my favorite ways to add detail to any piece. It's intricate and classic no matter what color or pattern.

Be fabulous today!

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