Online Shop Spotlight // Sosie + Peplum Tops

June 05, 2012

Today my roommate showed me this online site that I really love - sosie - cute, patterned clothes and cheap! For those of you who saw my Derby Day pics they have a chevron topped dressed with coral skirt! (aqua coming soon?? not sure, but the coral is cute too).


more dresses I love...







...and necklaces:


1. geo stone necklace small in jade  | 2. cambria necklace  | 3. blue stripe link necklace 

In addition to sosies, I wanted to share my new favorite trend for spring - peplum tops! I love the outfits Blair from Atlantic-Pacific and Patrycja from Daisy's Heels have created with them. (I even bought my first top today from ASOS, another great online shop for cheaper fashion with free delivery and returns, shown in the last image on the right).


via Daisy Heels

via Atlantic - Pacific blog






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Weekend Snapshot - Pawleys Island

June 04, 2012

Well as if Monday's aren't hard enough, it's raining and I'm no longer sitting on the beach sipping a margarita with a book in hand. I guess these pics from the weekend will have to do to tide me over until the next. But hey, that's what weekend snapshots are for right? After a 6 hour drive to Pawley's Island, SC, we spent the day on the beach, ate Landolfi's for lunch, watched the sunset over the marsh and ate dinner at Chive Blossom.

sunset watching necessities 
olive and garlic tapenade {cibo naturals}| crackers {carr's}| wine glasses {riedel}

wine gel tote {amazon}
Ramey Chardonnay 





And since I will be in beach mode all this week (yes I am going to milk it for as long as possible) - This week's Hump Day Home Makeover will be a beach edition! Sneak peak at what's to come on Wednesday:


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Hump Day Home Makeover // Boho Bedding

May 30, 2012

Furbish Studio's online shop is one of my current favorite online shops for home decor. The store has a great start up story too (hello dream job). Jamie Meares, author of I Suwannee, started the blog, then established an online store and ultimately opened the flagship in Raleigh. I have been drooling over the items in her online shop, and most recently the image below that inspired this week's Hump Day Home Makeover.

Free People (Westside Atlanta) & Lauren Elan

May 30, 2012

I finally had a chance to make it to the new Free People on the Westside, and I loved it. They've got a great collection of summer dresses at the moment. You'll find a lot of bright colors, patterns and styles. Here are some of my favorites from in store (noted which ones they had as of 5/27) and the catalog. 


Sleeveless Miles of Lace Dress - in store- LOVE this, I now own it in the hot pink 
Edgewater Dress - in store

Captiva Shirt Dress - not in store as of 5/27
Twist and Shout Bodycon -  in store & on sale! 

Fiesta Mini Dress -  in store, M and up


Romantics Cirque Trapeze Dress - in store in an XS only

I paired the pink Miles of Lace dress with the Olivia necklace (#1) from Lauren Elan. Here are some of my other favorites from her collection.


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Hump Day Home Makeover // Minimalist Bedroom

May 23, 2012

This week has been SUPER busy. I flew to NYC last Sunday for a quick 2 day work trip, and am now getting ready for some of my college friends to come into town!

So...this week's Hump Day Home Makeover's theme is simplicity. After a busy day, I'd love to come home to such a simple bedroom to relax and unwind.

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Get the look:


Spicy Tomato Basil Grilled Shrimp

May 19, 2012



Ingredients - Recipe serves 4 

Utensils
wooden skewers
measuring cups and spoons
garlic mincer
basting brush
glass casserole dish
bowls
platter

Shrimp: 
2 pounds

Sauce: 
1/3 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tbs. chopped fresh basil
2 tbs. red wine vinegar
½ teas. ground cayenne pepper


Steps: 
1. Soak 6 10-inch bamboo skewers in water (spoon is just to hold the skewers under water)


2. Peel (and devein, if desired) 2 lbs fresh shrimp
3. Thread shrimp onto skewers, passing the skewer through each shrimp twice ( 5-6 shrimp per skewer)


4. Arrange skewers in a casserole dish, cover and place in refrigerator while sauce is made


5. Combine tomato sauce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, ground cayenne pepper and chopped fresh basil in a bowl and stir


6. Reserve 1/3 sauce, place in a separate dish and cover 
7. Remove shrimp from the refrigerator and brush both sides of skewers with remaining sauce
8. Grill shrimp with lid covered over medium-high heat until pink - should be about 3-4 minutes per side.
9. With a fresh brush, brush cooked skewers with remaining sauce 



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