Weekly Spoonful

{Grandparents Wedding Photo} 

{The most decadent PB&J}

{On the open road to Sedona}

{A fabulous topper for Paris!} 

Weekly Spoonful

Muse Monday 

Cool vs. Polish, Poppy Delevingne and Olivia Palermo front row during Paris Fashion Week

Foodie Tuesday 

Pumpkin Obsession: Merengue Pumpkin Pie! 

At Home Wednesday 

Chevron stripe painted pumpkins! 

A Wise Thought Thursday 

Fashion Friday

Coat inspiration for Paris! So chic! 

Weekly Spoonful: My Fall To-do's

My Fall To-do's 

Create my inspiration board 

Indulge in my pumpkin obsession 

Movie marathon! 

Start watching Mad-Men 

Meditate 10 minutes everyday

Start a new workout regime

Read about Paris! 

Enjoy the mornings 

Explore new places 

My Motto: Be Bright. Be You. 

Weekly Spoonful: Emmys Best Dressed

There is no hesitation when I say that I love a good red carpet. Actually, award-show days are pretty much a holiday in my book, the Emmys being one of my all-time favorites! I have said it before and I will say it again, I have a TV addiction, I watch too many shows and have too much interest in the character's well being...so, a red-carpet and award-show dedicated to recognize my favorite shows is always a winner! This years red carpet was Bold and Beautiful. My overall favorites being:  

Ginnifer Goodwin 

January Jones 

Emily Van Camp 

Julianne Moore 

Until the next award show...

XOXO 

The Weekly Spoonful!

The days, weeks, and the semester as a whole seems to by flying by...this week the first set of exams commence, it's hard to believe that I've already been in class long enough to be tested! The  warm-welcome has faded and its time to get to work; while, of course still balancing my obsession with pinterest and the daily list of blogs to read! Have a great week! XOXO

Muse Monday 

Rachel Zoe, perfection as always during 

Spring '13 Fashion week

Foodie Tuesday

 Last Sunday's brunch, carrot cake pancakes topped with fresh 

fruit and a yogurt glaze!

At Home Wednesday

DIY: Antique silverware

A great project courtesy of Free People's BLDG 25

A Wise Thought 

This girl is going to PARIS next semester! 

Fashion Friday

 Trend Alert: Printed Slim-leg pants

The Weekly Spoonful

It's been a while...took a much needed break as I transitioned from summer back to school, the real world came knocking too soon! But anyways, I'm back and have a lot to share. To better accommodate my crazy schedule, I have decided to condense my daily posts into a weekly column, The Weekly Spoonful. Every Monday I will post five findings that will keep me inspired throughout the week. Hope you love love it! 

Muse Monday 

Now that's what I call a fashion army!

Foodie Tuesday

Delicious summer squash pizza from Engrained

At Home Wednesday

My Free People tapestry that perfectly brightens my room

A Wise Thought

My Motto for Fall

Fashion Friday 

Fall make-up inspiration, love a dark lip

A Wise Thought: Words to live by

At Home Wednesday: Ravioli Challenge!

Challenge yourself, tackle a project that you have always wanted but never got around to doing...

One of the last goals of my summer "To Do" list was to make home-made ravioli. Putting off the challenge until the last few weeks of summer, last Friday, I decided to seize the day and just do it! 

I made Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, they were difficult, imperfect but oh so delicious! 

Foodie Tuesday: Simple Summer Recipes

4 Simple Summer Recipes utilizing the freshest and most delicious ingredients that summer has to offer!

Waffle iron mini pizzas topped with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, zucchini, and pesto

(put olive oil coated pizza dough in the waffle iron for 4 minutes for a perfectly cooked individual pizza crust!) 

 Grilled sweet potatoes with lime, salt, and pepper

 Peach, Avocado, Mozzarella, and Spinach Salad with a lemon dijon vinaigrette

Whole Wheat Spaghetti in a garden tomato, garlic, and white wine sauce 

Muse Monday: Carried Away

Sometimes we all just need a good reminder to get carried away with fashion... Keep 'fashion rules' and practicality at bay, and just simply dress how you feel! Take a cue from an old friend Carrie Bradshaw and push the wardrobe envelope. Every modern woman needs a tutu, right? 

Fashion Friday: Rag & Bone Fall '12

Just as I start to feel summer in the air...I look ahead to the next season: Fall. Here are my top picks from the Rag & Bone Fall/Winter '12 ready-to-wear collection, my current fashion inspiration! To get the look now, try layering and pairing similar silhouettes and colors in light fabrics, most of all take a cue from the minimalistic hair, make-up, and accessories! 

A Wise Thought: Thanks Audrey!

At Home Wednesday: Lazy Summer Days

Despite being home for a much needed summer break, day after day I feel compelled to be super productive. I have the anticipated semester ahead, blogging, working-out, and daily tasks on the brain; to which I plan out each day accordingly. Yesterday, however, I anxiously awaited the arrival of the book Cupcakes & Cashmere, which I had ordered the week prior. Every time I heard a familiar sounding car, I quickly jumped up to the window to see if the post-man had arrived. At lunch, it finally arrived. So excited, I quickly opened the package and began reading. In a matter of pages I had decided that today, I was taking the day off! I lit one of my favorite candles, poured a glass of iced tea, and laid on the couch reading all afternoon. Sometimes, a girl just needs a day off, that's what lazy summer days are for! 

Foodie Tuesday: A Pot of Tea

With summer heat in full swing, doesn't a cup of tea sound delightful...ok, so maybe not; but, perhaps iced tea will do the trick! After a trip to Teavana this weekend, my growing tea curiosity has reached a new height, where I purchased the absolutely most delicious loose white chai. While, I recently indulged in the decadent experience of high-end teas, I am also a huge fan of the simple tea bag. On numerous occasions this summer, I have opted to make a large pot of tea poured over ice instead of the tempting sparkling water or sugar-filled iced teas/juices. My current favorites teas are: Black Mango, White Pear Ginger, and Green Tea with Lemon (all found at Trader Joe's).

Muse Monday: Street Style

I confess, I have a full on obsession with Pinterest! Its a mecca of inspiration. Be it a great looking recipe, home decor envy, or fashion styling, Pinterest has it all in one location. At about the half-way mark of summer, a lot of us could use some summer inspiration to keep our looks fresh once we have exhausted our summer repertoire. So here is what is keeping me inspired to carry-out the rest of summer. Real girls, real looks, street chic!

Fashion Friday: My TopShelf II

Bring on the beauty! 

Part II, this is what I love and use daily to keep my face clear, hair shiny, skin radiant, and smelling good! I am currently in the midst of searching for a new great shampoo and conditioner...so when I find ones that I love I will share! Have a Beautiful Weekend! XOXO 

La Parfume: 

Burberry The Beat

Aqualina Pink Sugar Sensual 

Bvlgari au the Blanc 

Marc Jacobs Pear 

CK One Summer 

Lavender essential Oil 

My Hair Secret: 

The Mason Pearson Hair Brush

Worth the hype! If you don't have one, get one! 

Healthier hair is beautiful hair!

Extra SPF: 

Aveeno Naturaly Radiant Daily Moisturizer

Arizona Sun SPF 30

Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch SPF 50

In the Tub: 

Mac Green Gel Cleanser 

Neutrogena Natural Purifying Scrub 

Venus Shaver

Dove Beauty Bar

A Wise Thought: Time Alone

"I think it's very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person." 

-Oscar Wilde 

At Home Wednesday: Frostin'

The Greatest Cupcake Tool! 

Want to make cupcakes that look like this?... 

Then use this tool! 

I love making cupcakes. Generally, who doesn't? However, what truly differentiates an average and yummy home-made cupcake from a high-brow decadent one is the technique used to apply the frosting.  I've tried the piping bag and fancy tip trick before, which disatrously resulted in frosting oozing out the tip and back of the piping bag, basically getting colored and sticky frosting everywhere! However, while in Oregon visiting my grandparents a few weeks ago, we visited a kitchen store in their quaint downtown. When I saw this piping tip, I knew this one would work. It had a large opening, simply stared shaped tip, which I think is the key. I used this tool to make cupcakes for my grandma's birthday that afternoon, and it worked like a dream! I used a large freezer size ziplock bag in favor of a pastry bag, a cheap trick....Red Velvet topped with aqua colored vanilla frosting, these cupcakes were dressed to impress! 

Pick one up at your local kitchen or craft store...when in doubt bake cupcakes! 

Foodie Tuesday: Summer Coleslaw

Summer Coleslaw (adapted from a Whole Foods slaw) 

On a hot summer day, my mom and I went to Whole Foods Market for lunch. Indecisive while peering through the many cases of delicious looking food, we decided to try the artichoke pesto pasta salad and the asian style coleslaw...Both were delicious, but the coleslaw was so refreshing and can't-stop-eating addictive. Looking at the ingredients posted on the label, the recipe was so simple and would be an easy recipe to mimic at home. I made a few alterations to the recipe adding dijon mustard and a little honey to perfect the dressing....I think it tastes even better than the original! Perfect for a light summer dinner side-dish or a late afternoon snack. Try it! 

 Add as much or as little of each ingredients as you like! Same goes with the dressing, experiment...a little of this and a little of that to your own taste. 


Ingredients:  
  Shredded Cabbage 
Sliced or Slivered raw almonds 
Chopped green onion
Toasted sesame seeds (if desired) 


The Dressing: 
Olive Oil 
Apple Cider or Rice Wine Vinegar
Dijon Mustard (I prefer country dijon) 
Lemon Juice 
Honey 

Oh Olivia....

Quite frankly, just as much as I and anyone who has watched MTV's The City would hate to admit it... Olivia Palermo has an exquisite eye for fashion! This girl always looks flawless, whether attending Paris Fashion Week or running errands with her boyfriend her look remains polished, trendy, and impeccably arranged. The key to her look--be fearless with pairings...who says you can't mix prints?...and accessorize accessorize accessorize. The right shoe, bag, and jewelry transform any outfit from fashionable to enviably spectacular! A true trend setter!