tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81199848002783872412024-03-13T10:52:08.764-04:00A Refined OutlookAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15549671478154190190noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119984800278387241.post-56977690884193314632014-09-09T05:00:00.000-04:002014-09-09T05:00:05.876-04:00A Woman's Love For Shoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span id="docs-internal-guid-7f6857f6-52c2-ea87-7823-474971632876"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I was late to develop the stereotypical love of shoes that women often have. I've always much preferred shopping for clothes or handbags, but lately I've gained a strong appreciation for how easily a pair of shoes can amplify an entire look. I’m constantly on the lookout for a high quality pair of shoes at a great discount (they’re out there if you look hard enough). </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">To be honest, I think I've developed a shoe obsession and now there’s no turning back. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some that I’m currently coveting from afar. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1) In a saucepan, mix together the egg yolks, heavy cream, half-and-half, and vanilla extract on medium heat, stirring often. Do not allow the mixture to boil. Once, the mixture is hot, add the sugar and salt to the saucepan, and mix well. Continue to cook on medium heat for approximately three more minutes so the sugar and salt dissolve, continuing to stir often. Remove from heat and allow to cool in the saucepan, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface. Once cool, strain the mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap so that the plastic wrap touches and lays across the surface of the mixture. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour. (The plastic wrap trick prevents a skin from forming on the surface of the mixture while cooling.)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15549671478154190190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119984800278387241.post-70735560879556334872014-03-11T05:00:00.000-04:002014-03-11T05:00:10.993-04:00Wishlist: Spring Forward<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To say that this has been a brutal winter would be an understatement. Even those who love winter and snow are begging for spring at this point. After a fantastic run along the Potomac and a cookout this past weekend, I'm reminded of all the fun and happiness that warm weather brings. The number one thing on my spring wishlist is that these warmer temperatures stick around. The rest of my wishlist is packed with furniture, florals, and light pastels and neutrals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy Fat Tuesday! New Orleans is one of my favorite cities, and one of the many things I love about it is its food culture, which is so unique from anywhere else in the country. From seafood gumbo to beignets, there's no shortage of rich decadent flavor when eating your way through New Orleans. The first thing I ever ate in New Orleans was a shrimp po'boy and it remains one of my favorite meals to this day. My fiance and I have nearly perfected this New Orleans staple, and it's been on heavy rotation in our house for several years. There's no better time than Mardi Gras to try the recipe for yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre-wrap;">¼</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> teaspoon lime juice</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The fashion gods were at work at the 2014 Oscars. I have never been so floored by award show fashion than I was last night. From everyone's new girl crush, Lupita Nyong'o, to seasoned "best dressed list" veteran, Cate Blanchett, there was no shortage of jaw-dropping moments on the Oscar red carpet. To top it off, Ellen was hilarious, Lupita danced with Pharrell, and Jennifer Lawrence fell on the red carpet...what more could you ask for out of an award show? Anyway, back to the fashion, here are my favorite looks of the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">According to our groundhog friend, Punxsutawney Phil, we have to suffer through six more weeks of this unbearably cold winter. I honestly can't believe that I haven't packed my things and headed out west to the beautiful and always warm SoCal. My skin and hair have really taken a beating in these severely cold and dry conditions, so I've had to up my game on moisturizing routines to keep my skin and hair healthy. Here are a few of my favorite moisturizing products to use year round, but especially in the colder and drier months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://popsu.gr/pSlV" target="_blank">Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo</a><a href="http://popsu.gr/pSlR" target="_blank"> & Conditioner</a> - I recently discovered this combo at my hair salon. The shampoo and conditioner leave your scalp feeling tingly (in a good way), and they smell so fresh like menthol. They are great products for both men and women and will treat dry scalp in no time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the quickest and easiest ways to update your look and feel put together is with a mani and pedi. I love catching up with girlfriends on a mani/pedi date, especially as the weather gets warmer and our toes get more exposure. I tend to have the most fun with my nail color in the springtime and I can't wait to try all of these fun colors this Spring.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15549671478154190190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119984800278387241.post-89251579000785926932014-01-31T05:00:00.000-05:002014-01-31T05:00:09.626-05:00Wishlist : Wonderful World of White<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Maybe it's because I constantly have wedding planning on my mind or because the older I get the more I like calming influences, but I just can't get enough of the color white. I now prefer classic shades of white, black, and metallics to the bold bright colors I adored in the past. Whether it's housewares or wardrobe, my current wishlist has been overrun by all things white.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15549671478154190190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119984800278387241.post-66295747641462451532014-01-30T05:00:00.000-05:002014-01-30T05:00:09.603-05:00Super Bowl Snacks<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Super Bowl is just a few days away, and whether you're hosting a big party or having a low key viewing, it's no Super Bowl without a variety of snacks. In fact, the snacks are the best part! Here are a couple of my favorites that would be perfect to munch on during the Super Bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">¼</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> cup flour</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">⅓ cup barbecue sauce</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">1) Preheat oven to 450 degrees with pizza stone inside.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2) Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once warm, cook chicken until done, approximately 5 minutes. Coat the chicken in </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">¼</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"> cup barbecue sauce and set aside.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre-wrap;">3) Sprinkle flour on clean surface, then roll out pizza dough using both hands or a rolling pin. If dough begins to stick to your hands or the rolling pin, then add more flour. Work at it until you've created the pizza size you desire.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre-wrap;">4) Take the pizza stone out of the oven, being careful to not burn yourself. Transfer the dough to the pizza stone. The next steps must be done quickly so as not to burn the dough before the pizza cooks in the oven.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre-wrap;">5) Using a large spoon, spread the barbecue sauce all over the pizza, leaving room for the crust. Sprinkle cheeses on top, followed by the cooked chicken and chopped red onion. If you have any extra cheese, sprinkle a handful or two on top. Pop the pizza into the oven.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.5; white-space: pre-wrap;">6) Bake for approximately 8 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15549671478154190190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119984800278387241.post-83471610241596377092014-01-23T05:00:00.000-05:002014-01-23T05:00:02.034-05:00Warm Weather Retreat<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Every year around this time when the post-holiday blues have set in and the weather gets colder, I find myself longing for warmer temperatures, sandy beaches, and beautiful sunsets. It's also this time of year that stores start displaying a large inventory of spring clothing and accessories. Seeing the bright colors, cute cutouts, and flirty pieces makes me long for a vacation, especially since D.C. is currently covered in a blanket of snow. Although I don't have a warm weather retreat planned for this winter I can at least fantasize about some of the things that I would bring on a mid-winter beach vacation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There's nothing better than the feeling that reading a great book can give you. Books that really resonate with me can impact my mood and outlook on certain aspects of life, and almost become a part of me in a way. Over the past several months I've read a handful of great books over a range of genres. I suggest you add these to your reading list asap, and I would love to hear what good books you've been reading lately.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15549671478154190190noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119984800278387241.post-8596638287044288062014-01-21T05:00:00.000-05:002014-01-21T05:00:00.133-05:00How to Style a Bar Cart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Probably one of the most talked about trends this winter is a trend usually reserved for warmer months. Pastels exude such a soft and romantic vibe that when paired with silvers, golds, and champagnes, it's no wonder that this is winter's favorite trend. Typically I reach for anything in black or white, but a frosty pastel piece adds such a happy pop of color to any outfit. Here are a few things I have my eye on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Truth be told, the Golden Globes are like my Super Bowl. It's by far my favorite award show. I find the format of the show and the hosts - Tina Fey and Amy Poehler killed it again - to be much more fun than other award shows and it's apparent that everyone there is having the time of their lives. Not to mention, the red carpet is always spectacular. It's the perfect mix of classy elegance with a touch of risk taking, more so than you'll see on the Oscar red carpet. Yesterday I was glued to my TV as soon as the first celebrity's feet touched the red carpet and I was not disappointed. Here's a recap of my favorite red carpet moments of the 2014 Golden Globes. What were your favorites?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When it comes to party food, to me nothing beats a delicious, savory dip that can just as easily be paired with vegetables as with bread. This past holiday season my fiance discovered <a href="http://www.franksredhot.com/recipes/franks-redhot-buffalo-chicken-dip-RE1242" target="_blank">this</a> buffalo chicken dip that we made for two holiday parties and once just for ourselves (whoops!). Typically I'm averse to the flavor of buffalo chicken, but some how the flavor in dip form is absolutely addictive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let's face it...the first full week of work after the holidays is always one of the hardest weeks to get through. After all the holiday fun and parties, visiting with friends and family, sleeping in and rolling out of bed way past your usual wake up call, and relaxing on the couch to the point of feeling guilty, it is a true wonder how we make it through this first week of the new year. Sometimes all it takes to put a spring in your step at work is to surround yourself with pretty supplies that make working fun. Whether you work in a corporate office or from your home, these accessories will quickly turn your workspace into a lux environment. </span></div>
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