Flying by the seat of my pants

This is a first. I'm sitting in the Memphis airport at the Sam Adams bar drinking a Yuengling and writing this post from my phone. So as 2010 email signatures say, please excuse any typos and brevity.

Now let's see if this works. Here is what I'd carry and wear to the airport.

Sole society, Cassidy, $69

I love this bag so much. It looks luxe but the price is amazing

Old navy, printed wide led jumpsuit, $35

I'm loving jumpsuits for travel. Talk about ultimate comfort.

Nordstrom, Sam Edelman Jacinta Sandal, $71

These sandals at 40% off right now and I love them because they're easy on and off for security and the beading is a neutral so it goes with everything.

Ok love bugs that's all my thumbs can handle at the moment. Thanks for the patience and see you back to normal tomorrow!

Be fabulous today!

Elephant Man

A few weeks ago we looked at all things flamingos. Today I thought we would take a walk on the wild side and look at elephants! They're fun, summery, and a great print for weekend fun.

Bloomingdale's, AQUA Elephant Tie Waist Dress, $88

Just beautiful. Split neck, short sleeves, great silhouette.

Dillard's, Freestyle Embroidered Elephant Shorts, $39

Pink critter shorts? Oh heck yeah.

Talbots, Elephant Sweater, $79

Elephants that are work ready? Loving this short sleeve sweater for chilly summer offices!

Crew Factory, Kissing Elephants T-shirt, $25

Simple, chic, breezy. I love this for summer.

Flamingos, dogs, elephants, you name the animal, I think it looks great. These elephant pieces are unique and quirky. 

Be fabulous today!

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Happy Fourth!

purchase print

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs!

Here are my favorite patriotic inspired recipes this week.

Rosé the Riveter

c/o Paste

Ingredients

1 ½ oz. Hendrick’s gin
½ oz. Pama pomegranate liquer
½ oz. honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)
3 oz. dry rosé

Directions

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a tall glass with ice and garnish with a lime wheel.

Peanut Butter Bacon Hot Dog

c/o Country Cleaver

Ingredients

4 All Beef Hot Dogs

4 Hot Dog Buns

4 Slices Bacon

1 Shallot, sliced thinly

1/2 cup Smooth Peanut Butter

1/4 cup Mayo, optional

1/2 cup Shredded Cheese

Directions

Prepare bacon in skillet until cooked through and crispy. Drain on paper towels and when cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces.

Preheat grill and cook hot dogs until 160 degrees through. While dogs are grilling, slice shallot, and shred cheese.

To assemble, toast hot dog buns, top buns with mayo, hot dog, slather each dog with peanut butter, topping with shallots, cheese, and bacon. Serve immediately.

Red, White, and Blue Sugar Cookie Pie

c/o Betty Crocker

Ingredients

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix

1/2

cup butter, softened

1

egg

2

tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

1

cup M&M's® red and blue mini chocolate candies

1/4

cup red, white and blue candy sprinkles

2

cups powdered sugar, sifted

1/2

cup butter, softened

1

teaspoon vanilla

2

to 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
• 2 In large bowl, stir sugar cookie mix, 1/2 cup softened butter, egg and flour until soft dough forms. Stir in M&M's® and candy sprinkles. Press into pie plate.
• 3 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes.
• 4 In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the milk with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy. If needed, add remaining 1 tablespoon milk.
• 5 Place mixture in decorating bag fitted with star tip. Decorate sugar cookie pie as desired. Cut into slices, and serve.