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!