Ombre

Are you over the Ombre craze?  Just getting started with it?  Still loving it?

I am still totally obsessed with Ombre hair.  I am however, over the whole Ombre shower curtain that is EVERYWHERE.

A few Ombre accents that I am still really liking at the moment?  Unexpected OMBRE...think cakes, dressers, DIY ombre mobile (made from free paint swatches, seriously), table settings of flowers in shades that cascade.  I love when people think outside of the box when it comes to trends, and take it a step further.  Enjoy your Thursday!! XoX

Love it.

So pretty.

Too lovely to eat.

Perfectly done Ombre.

Over it.

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Loving Right Now

Hello lovelies!  Hope your week has been treating you well.  Do you have any fun plans for this Labor day weekend? We are going on a "staycation" to celebrate and I can't wait to have a four day weekend with my loves.  Happy Friday and I will see you back here on Tuesday! XoX.

Here is what I found so lovely, awesome, rad, fabulous, and totally genius this week:

* Crown Braids. I am obsessed.

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* Lace.  I am all over any dress that has a vintage vibe and lace. Wearing a dress just like this for my besties wedding in a couple weeks!

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* Krispie.  Easy, delicious, and cute. Perfect for a kid party.

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* Navy + Gold. Loving this combo so much right now. Gorgeous.

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* Garden.  Love this Garden storage idea for the back patio.  Lovely and practical.

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* Books.  These classic children's books from the 1930's are perfection.

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Oh, Hi.

Hi.  It's me....you know, the blogger of this blog.  Did you think I went MIA?  I kinda did.  Oops.  Back to blogging now...

So, how was the rest of your week?  It is the weekend (finally), boo-ya!  As if you didn't know it is the weekend... don't we all count down the days till the weekend?  Here I am being Capt. Obvious and all.  Duh!

Ok, anyhoo... the giveaway is now closed and the lucky winner of the Sephora Gift card is....Chaille Photography! Congrats.

Remember that little thing on Friday's I post about?  You know, my "loving right now" link list? Well, better late than never... so here you go.

Everything I liked, loved, found fabulous, awesome, brilliant, cool, rad, genius, and lovely.  ENJOY your Saturday peeps.  XoX

* A great pair of pretty flats for the upcoming season.  Find these {via}.

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* My friend's line of ties for tots.  Super cute.  Find them {here}.

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* Love this. Words to live by...find it {here}.

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* Ummm this looks amazing (drooling). Find it {here}.

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* August catalog from Free People.  OOZING with inspiration.  I am obsessed. See it {here}.

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* Swimming every day with my babes. Awesome.

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Loving Right Now

I totally have been dropping the ball, when it comes to blogging lately! My bad.  I normally post my "Loving Right Now" link list on Fridays....so, I am a couple {few} days behind.
BUT I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and are enjoying your Monday!!  Thanks for hanging with lazy bones (me) over here. You rock.  XoX

So, what did I find so awesome, fabulous, brilliant, lovely, genius, and rad this week? Here you go dolls...

* I have been obsessed with listening to My Morning Jacket lately.  Their album (and song title) "Circuit" rocks my socks.

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* I first saw this video on my friends blog {here}.  I was smitten when I watched it...can't wait to see this movie!


* How genius is this idea {here}? Awesome.

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* Hunter boots just stepped it up a notch (literally).  Check the new wedge boots {here}.  Smashing.

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* How rad are these {here}? My kids would love to make these little monsters!

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* I have been loving brass accents as of late.  Check this jewelry stand out {here}.

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* Oh my favorite lip gloss!  This color just screams summer and hello cute name "pink lemonade". Find it {here}

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* I would love to jot down little unobstructed thoughts on this notebook {here}.

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* Can we talk about Amy Butler for a moment...Why does she have to be so darn brilliant?!  Check out her home tour {here}.  Fabulous.

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Make it a great day!

Wednesday Wonders

Going along with my Pink post yesterday, I had to share this wonderful cupcake recipe that my sister found on good ol' Martha's website.

 Is there anything that a great cupcake doesn't cure?  Any time I am having a bad day, I treat myself to one (or two)...and it works.  Just an FYI. You're welcome.

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Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes (say that 3 times fast)...hello heaven on a plate. YUM!

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup whole fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 large egg whites, room temperature
• Sprinkles' Strawberry Frosting

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners; set aside.
2. Place strawberries in a small food processor; process until pureed. You should have about 1/3 cup of puree, add a few more strawberries if necessary or save any extra puree for frosting; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a small bowl, mix together milk, vanilla, and strawberry puree; set aside.
4. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until well combined and fluffy. Reduce the mixer speed to medium and slowly add egg and egg whites until just blended.
5. With the mixer on low, slowly add half the flour mixture; mix until just blended. Add the milk mixture; mix until just blended. Slowly add remaining flour mixture, scraping down sides of the bowl with a spatula, as necessary, until just blended.
6. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Transfer muffin tin to oven and bake until tops are just dry to the touch, 22 to 25 minutes. Transfer muffin tin to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool completely in tin before icing.

A little fashion to go along with your cupcake?!  Yes please.  Here you go lovelies...Meet my favorites from Anthropologies newest arrivals.  Make it a great day! XoX

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Loving Right Now

Hello lovelies! Hope you have all had a great week thus far and your Friday is ah-maz-in.

Time for my "Loving Right Now" link list of things I find so brilliant, lovely, fabulous, fun, and totally awesome.  Enjoy today and your weekend! XoX

What I am loving this week:
* Adam Levine.  Where do I begin?!  How about I make it simple; He. Is. Yummy.

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*Coldplay's new Single is phenomenal.  Like we would except anything less from these masters of music.

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* Anthro is having an extra 25% of their sale right now. Hello new wardrobe.

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* Little Kitten Homemade makes the best buntings!  Just bought the one pictured for Capt. Crazy's room and I love it.

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* Did you see this DIY idea on Poppytalk yesterday?  So doing this.

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*Twirl, by Kate Spade is one of my new Favorite perfumes. It is so light and fresh, perfect for Summer.

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* Shabby Apple's new "Set Sail" Collection is just lovely.

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* I am just smitten with these Portable Grills.  They are so cute and convenient! BBQ on the Beach...done!

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* Ice Cream Party for adults?!  Yes please. Seriously awesome.

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June Look

I love Summer dresses and I love stripes and more stripes.  Even better...I love wearing a stripe dress in the summer.  That was repetitive.  Apologies.

Here is my June look that incorporates my "go to" Summer  threads of choice.
I love the simplicity of this stripe dress with a leather belt to tie it off at the waist.  The Crochet cardi for when the evenings get chilly on the ocean front.  Gold and Turquoise bracelets layered with a cognac leather cuff (to flow with the belt) make it fun. Simple Gold hoops paired with lovely Yellow gladiators finish off the look.  Effortless and gorgeous.  Now go get dressed!  Have a beautiful Thursday. XoX

P.S.  After my post yesterday, I immediately wanted to paint my nails Red....why does Red polish make me feel awesome {and slightly more fierce}?!  Anyone else a fan of bright Red polish? Love it.

Items in the June Look:

J Crew strappy dress
$148 - jcrew.com

Free People crochet maxi dress
$148 - bloomingdales.com

Steve Madden lace up sandal
$46 - nordstrom.com

Cara Accessories metal jewelry
$42 - nordstrom.com

Linea Pelle leather bangle
$74 - zappos.com

Gold jewelry
$68 - kylerdesigns.com

Leather belt
$80 - anthropologie.com