5 weekend wants

Most of the country is experiencing one of the warmest months of March this century.

I am totally taking FULL advantage of this rare opportunity with the likes of parks, zoo, picnics (anywhere and everywhere!), walks, nature "hikes" (we saw a black snake- yikes!!), and walks to gramma's.

I couldn't help but share some photos of my babycakes...

love these days- can't get enough!!

(that's her cousin in the other pictures- they LOVE each other!)

5 weekend wants

who wouldn't want this?!?
a summer dock.
listening to van morrison all day long...
ahhhhhh.



(photo via flickr.com)

isn't this the perfect couch?
black and white room with pops of turquoise and pink = perfect.
lonny magazine


(photo via blackwhiteyellow.blogspot.com)

Diamond marks the spot.
I love the colors- the cut- and the short leg on this dress!
obsessed.
hmmm...wedding? girls night?
10 crosby by derek lam- $395


(photo via hampdenclothing.com)

as a total nude lips gal, i love this color!
ysl $32


(photo via erinnicolewalsh.blogspot.com)

awe yeah.
I totally see myself lounging in a pair of these with cut offs or heck, maybe even white linen pants, cup of coffee, screened in porch, view of a lake, scones baking in the kitchen...  Did I get carried away?
cobra society- $495


(photo via net-a-porter.com)




as always...
have a GRRRRRRRREAT weekend!

(photo via pinterest.com)

pin it!!

At the latter part of the year in 2011, something was happening...you may have jumped on the bandwagon then or may be just catching in on the buzz now (who knows, you could be a veteran at this already!).  Once it began, it grew like wildfire putting the likes of mothers and grandmothers once again in touch with their children and grandchildren via the world wide web.

Yep.

you've guessed it- pinterest baby!!

Practically everyone and their mother is on that thing; including businesses and bloggers!

So...that brings about my new Thursday segment:

Here I will try something new each week from pinterest and let you know if it really, really works (or is as tasty as they claim- like all those "crack" recipes!).

 

pinterest payoff?

first quest:   dried strawberries 

dried strawberries

difficulty       super, duper easy 

time               3 hours, 5 minutes- you = 5 minutes; the oven = 3 hours

taste scale     6  - I would be interested in trying it with the vinaigrette and prawns as described in the recipe- wowzers- that sounds quite scrumptious.

outcome       well, it was stated that they tasted like gummies, so I was expecting an experience like my first with peach o's.  That was simply not the case.  Tart and yummy, they were, but let's face it- nothing compares to the gumminess yumminess of a true gummy candy.  It also started to burn a bit before the 3 hours so I had to turn down my oven- didn't stop me from eating them all!!  healthy and delicious!

pass or pursue?

pursue!  do it!

Here are some of my outfit inspirations from pinterest:

{photos via chictopia.com, atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com, thismodernlifestyle.tumblr.com}

something berry nice.

you ready?

there is something nostalgic about strawberries for me.

maybe it's the memories of my strawberry birthday cake year after year, or the times when we went strawberry picking as a family.

whatever it is, I love this time of year and hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Here are some recipes I have either tried or they are on my 'to do' list this week- but I dare you to try one or ALL!!

yummy...

crispy parmesan and rosemary cups
what a great alternative to the original strawberry salad which includes;
spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, and balsamic vinaigrette
(which is quite yummy!)


click me for recipe!


(photo via cookincanuck.com)

strawberry stuffed french toast
whoa- this looks completely amazing!
I'm going to run to the kitchen to make this pronto---
mouth.
watering.

click me for recipe!


(photo via the-girl-who-ate-everything.com)

strawberry-basil ice tea
I could go for one of these on a hot summer day-
Add some vodka for a summer party cocktail!

click me for recipe


(photo via marthastewart.com)

dark chocolate strawberry shortcakes with amaretto cream
What a great twist on the ol' shortcake


click on me for recipe

(photo via snappygourmet.com)

dried strawberries
I hear they taste like gummy candy- doing this first thing this morning!

click me for recipe!

(photo via theworldwidegourmet.com)







hope you like these berry much.

(photo via fitfabcities.com)

Rise and shine sun!

hats, hats, hats, hats, hats,

hats, hats, hats, hats, hats,

hats, hats, hats, hats, hats, hats.

(sing that to the tune of shots by lmfao and you have the song of the day.  you are so very welcome to putting that song in your head for the remainder of the day :))

..."with the right hat, nothing else matters..."

LaPaloma Hats

Spring is here and if you know me, you know that I am an avid fan of any type of hat.  I wear them more than not, and my collection continually grows.

What would I do without them?

Which is your favorite?

we know baseball caps are all the rage this season- pick your favorite color and cheer on your favorite team!
baseball cap $30
topshop


(photo via topshop.com)

I couldn't think of a more perfect sun hat!  The colors next to the clear ocean- can't you just imagine it?!?
jupiter floppy hat $58
anthropologie


(photo via anthropologie.com)

baseball cap and florals?  you're hitting up two major trends this season!
printed admiral hat $19
urban outfitters


(photo via urbanoutfitters.com)

there is a lady in all of us.  I love this ladylike hat- the detail, the coral trim.
I'm envisioning this with a navy polka dot dress.
christy's crown collection 'claire cloche hat' $58
urban outfitters


(photo via urbanoutfitters.com)

classic cool.
panana hat $58
jcrew


(photo via jcrew.com)

this hat would seriously go with EVERYTHING.  it would look even better worn in.
straw chambray trilby hat $40
jcrew


(photo via jcrew.com)

I love the feminine touch of the flower.  perfect with a sundress- possibly a sundress and a picnic :)
flora bella crocheted raffia cloche $118
nordstrom


(photo via nordstrom.com)

green.  my favorite color- this hat has made my day!
I'm thinking picnic and prosecco...any takers?
kate spade new york sun hat $78
kate spade


(photo via katespade.com)

this hat comes in 2 other colors- mostly pastel.  it's just beautiful- buy one, buy all!!
(hey, if the hat fits...right?!?)
collection XIIX plaid straw fedora $28
nordstrom


(photo via nordstrom.com)

add some whimsy to a straw hat and what do you get?
the cutest thing ever!!
kate spade new york cat eye hat $78
bloomingdales


(photo via bloomingdales.com)

perfection.  i love the colors and the bow trim.
halogen two tone fedora $38
nordstrom


(photo via nordstrom.com)

Did someone say beach?
just enough hat to keep your face out of the sun but to allow your bod to be drenched in the sunlight.
halogen strawhat $28
thefind.com


(photo via thefind.com)

not only is this one of my fav hat designers but it has stripes as well!!
two rights = the best hat ever!
eriv javits $150
nordstrom


(photo via nordstrom.com)

Did someone say venice?
yes, please.
Maybe even a bit mary poppins.
hmmm, don't mind if I do :)
tarnish straw boater hat $28
nordstrom


(photo via nordstrom.com)

yes.'
south of france?
yes.
i certainly wouldn't be complaining.

laundry by shelli segal 'nicole' sun hat $68
nordstrom


(photo via nordstrom.com)








here's a little something for inspiration:

Leave everyone wondering which is the more

 interesting piece of work...

you or your hat.

anonymous

 

 

 

(photos vis; streetpeeper.com, thesartorialist.blogspot.com, jcrew.com}