Saturday Reading

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Note: I wrote most of this post yesterday and never finished or published it. Sooo it's technically "Sunday Reading". Hope you're all getting outside today - it's SO nice out!

I was dreaming about vacation last night so I feel as though this picture is fitting to kick off the weekend. Plus, the forecast for the next few days makes me grin from ear to ear. I'm about to head to the gym and then get ready for a chili cook-off tonight so let' get to it. Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

I love Kathryn Budig and this article is so on point. So good.

I agree with this list.

For those of you running the marathon. Here are some good tips (plus, I love these two bloggers!)

This summery beverage looks deeelish.

Looks like something I've made, but, I like the baked shrimp component.

How am I just hearing about Fenway Farms??

Did you hear about this almond-water-sucking thing in CA? 

I can 100% relate to this. 100%.

I read (and studied) the Blue Zones book at least 5 years ago. The Today Show featured it this week. I highly recommend the book. (HINT: Things that make you live long: antioxidants, eating plants, close family relationships, daily movement.)

De-clutter!

Now - I'm off to enjoy SUNDAY! Have a great one! xo

 

Insta-Spiration V

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Oh hayyy, Happy Wednesday! How's your week going? Mine is flying by and I don't mind it because this weather is for the birds and it needs.to.stop. I make a valiant effort to not wish my life away (ex: can't wait for the weekend; can't wait for summer; can't wait for vacation) -- I appreciate the moment and try to stay in it as much as possible. That being said, with REAL spring weather on the horizon, I'm straight up jonesin' for it. Bring it on - BRING. IT. ON.

ANYWHO, it's been a while since my last Insta-spiration post so I've got a lot to share - let's get to it!

 

This drop waist dress paired with the leather jacket and the cutest booties - uh, perfection.

 

 

Kiwi berry margaritas? Hell yeah. Bring it and bring summer with you!

 

 

Oh you go, Glen Coco! Need this shirt... Stat.

 

 

Salami and zoodles? Oh hayyyyyy, mi Italiano!

 

 

I've shared this once or twice already. Dear tribe, I love you!

 

 

This brunch that Becca made looks UNREAL.

 

 

I squealed when I saw this one... it will clearly be my new beach wine as I already consume Underwood Pinot Noir on the regs. I just assume the Pinot Gris is just as delish, or it better be.

 

 

All.Winter.Long.  #losiento

 

 

Top a roasted sweet potato with yumminess and I'll eat it. Mmm.

 

 

It's impossible for me to see a sprinkled ice cream cone and not want one immediately. Immediately.

 

 

Nobody likes a snob. 

 

 

Cuttteeeee ideaaasss. I might steal them for lunch ideas!

 

 

Have you guys tried batch ice cream? If not, go to the store now. Dark chocolate, Mexican chile, & roasted almond? Hello, new friend.

 

 

Oh you wrapped bacon around a jalapeno? Cool, when can I get some?

QUESTIONS FOR YOU!
HAVE YOU TRIED UNDERWOOD PINOT GRIS? DO YOU LIKE IT?
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MEAN GIRLS QUOTE?
DO YOU MAKE AN EFFORT TO LIVE IN THE MOMENT?

Have an awesome Thursday!!!! xo



Weekend Sunshine XXVII

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Whew. The weekend was a whirlwind and I'm still recovering! I have a lot of fun photos to share so I'll just get right on into it. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend celebrating Easter, Passover, or Spring! Here are my sunshiniest moments!

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After sitting in a thought-provoking, intense, and also pretty fun conference for three days, I got home from work on Thursday night and went for a nice long walk around Castle Island. My legs needed the movement and my brain needed the break to organize all of the info from the last three days. It was somewhat seasonable out, too so it was just lovely.

On Friday, after a long, LONG, day of cleaning and organizing my condo... Rob and I walked over to Moko for sushi and a couple of beverages. It was so nice and relaxing -- the meal was great, too!

On Saturday, I worked, did an aggressive food shop for Easter, and then went to Brendan's surprise 30th birthday party at The Living Room that Mal had been planning for months! She did such a great job and Brendan was really surprised. Recognize these ladies from our Portland Posse trip? #portlandposse2014 (PS: Don't mind the shirt -- I got ready in about 20 minutes and clearly wasn't paying attention to what I was doing)

This is what happens when you tell your boyfriends to take a picture of you.

On Sunday morning, I got up bright and early to start the prep for Easter.

Made and tasted my deviled eggs - you know, just wanted to make sure they were ok....

I finished up, got ready, and everyone started to arrive.

Here's what I served up for appetizers: deviled eggs, charcuterie with prosciutto, salami, manchego cheese, bella vita merlot cheese, cornichons, castelvetrano olives, cranberry/onion/roasted garlic jam (da bomb), and guacamole. My mom made ricotta/pea toasts - so good!

We had bevs and the kids had their Easter Egg Hunt. When we were little, my Nana would hide hershey's foil-wrapped chocolate eggs around her apartment. I channeled my Nan yesterday and hid the same eggs for Ella, Sammy, and Jonathan. I even hid a few under her antique bells... she used to hide them there so it felt special.

We took photos. I wore a summer outfit. White pants before Memorial Day? Yes.

Then, dinner was served. I made a sherry/rosemary pork tenderloin with a honey-mustard-yogurt sauce, nitrate-free bacon wrapped asparagus bunches, arugula salad with shaved parmesan and sliced melon. Stacy made delmonico potatoes. Yummmmmm. The ladies had girl talk in the kitchen while the men watched golf in the living room (perks of a small condo - no place to sit down around a table - they were thrilled)

Brett picked up cannolis and lobster tails from Joseph's Bakery in Southie and Debbie made an insanely good coconut lemon cake. Both were consumed so quickly that I didn't get a nice photo.

That about sums it all up. I am spent so excuse me while I go grill up some leftovers and park my bootie on the couch. I hope you all have a great week!

QUESTIONS: WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR EASTER? HAM? PORK? 
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EASTER CANDY?