If it's not one thing ... || 5.26.15

Hope everyone had a great long weekend! Back on the grind as they say :) -- I've experienced some technical difficulties with this computer of mine -- okay trackpad, we get you were a little overworked -- so she'll be in the shop for the next couple of days. Because of this, new content will be pushed back until her return, but fear not! Pictures are snapping, ideas are flowing, and the best of summer is yet to come. What shall I work on while my computer and I part ways? Cocktail recipes? Salads? Desserts? Let me know what you'd like in the comments below or on Facebook! Xx.

Weekly Finds || 5.22.15

 || Three Day Weekend to Celebrate & Remember ||

While this weekend is a beautiful time to sit around a fire, drinking some drinks and tossing back s'mores, let's not forget the real reason we have Monday off. Celebrate the freedom you have by giving thanks and gratitude that someone spends their days in stressful situations for our safety. Their brave dedication and love of their country affords us the opportunity to sit on our couches watching Netflix or working hard on the top floor of a skyscraper. I cherish the beauty that is not walking around worrying if this is my last day on Earth, but there are people out there with that worry, all so that we may move in peace. So I tip my hats to those ladies and gentleman and wish you all a happy weekend! Xx.

Did you miss the new recipe yesterday? A fresh take on the smoothie: blender bowls!

What's your favorite summer party food? Comment below or on Facebook!

LINKS & FINDS YOU JUST CAN'T MISS ||

I find it wildly funny to see pizza in the wild.

Find out what your name would be today. I would be Sophia (which is funny, because I want to name one of my babies -- who aren't coming any time soon, Ma -- this name)

Genius way to peel a whole garlic bulb. You're welcome?

Keep flowers fresh longer.

Gonna do a blog post on this later, but a preview of the perfect bowl.

150 Best Bars in America. I bet some of them will have Memorial Day specials wink wink.

I just adore all of these DIYs.

Explore, love, hope, and be yourself. Always.

xx

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Fresh Monday Appeal || 5.18.15

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Happy Monday / Tuesday (or whatever day you're reading this! )

"Do one thing everyday that scares you" - Eleanor Roosevelt

When you think of being scared, what emotions or feelings are called upon? Is it fear, nervousness, and anxiety, or empowering butterflies, strength, and determination? We live in a culture that capitalizes on marketing fear and being scared -- in the movies, amusement parks, stories. But there is a realm of being scared that can transcend our body to it's best possible place, and this form comes with a strong desire of the heart to say yes even if the mind is negatively pushing back and saying no. When I think of this quote above, I think of the many ways that we suppress this 'scare', denying ourselves pleasures unless they come with the word 'guity' attached, ignoring the hopes and dreams we have yet to fulfill, or not listening to our gut about the right next move. I want to challenge this self made barrier and find the things that bring me moments of bubbles in my belly and stifled giggles, because life is meant to be as awesome and amazing as you can make it. But only you can make it imperfectly perfect for yourself. It comes with finding the things that scare you, and actually doing them. Every day. Let's not hold ourselves back. Embrace the scary. Turn them into your story and propel yourself forward into the world you have created. Xx.

+ What is one thing that scares you the most? Comment below or on facebook!

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