weekend recap
April 29, 2012
Oh sunday nights- you make it tough to relax knowing Monday is tomorrow {sigh}.
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Oh sunday nights- you make it tough to relax knowing Monday is tomorrow {sigh}.
:: a few pics :: |
via I am baker |
Are you kidding me with this? Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches!! A special thanks to I Am Baker for making me drool all over my computer.
:: happy friday ::
Introducing… The Shops at Target
Calling all brides, have you heard about The Appy Couple? It’s a new site where you can create your very own wedding app and get a free coordinating website.
via appycouple.com |
There are a ton of different design templates to choose from and a laundry list of things that you can do with it- upload pictures, include maps and information, send a mobile version of your invite, create games for guests, etc. Right now, the site is invitation only, so if you are newly engaged and starting the planning process, give it a try! Click here for an invite.
Move over wedding websites. It looks like mobile apps are taking over the wedding industry!
Unfortunately, this weekend the hubs and I were busy working (and worrying) about a few house issues. Oh, homeownership. But in between the stress, we managed to have a little fun- date night, park time, patio drinks and Hunger Games. Yep. We drank the kool-aid and now we are addicted. I’m half way through the second book and the Mr is reading the first. I can’t believe we are as in to it as we are (or that we waited so long!) but we’re caught up in the adventure and can’t put them down.
best husband award: a UPS delivery last week so I didn’t have to wait to borrow #2 + #3 |
I also managed to get some herbs planted this weekend. This is the true testament that spring + summer are really here. Hello longer days, farmer’s markets, and BBQs. I’m so happy you have arrived.
basil // cilantro // rosemary |
How did you spend your weekend?
Today, I want to share a simple, easy, and inexpensive way to make your table + place setting beautiful. You know the spices you use? Well, why not bring some of them into your styling? Herbs (fresh or dried) are the perfect detail for an intimate party or a big outdoor wedding. Try placing a twig of rosemary in your napkin or set a piece of lavender on your plate. There are so many ways to bring the simplicity of the garden to your table, adding the perfect vintage touch.
Sometimes packing a lunch gets tricky for a vegetarian. Sandwiches are always yummy but I don’t always have fresh veggies (or enough of them) to make a great and filling sandwich. Salads and leftovers are great but can get boring.
Back in the day {pre-vegetarianism} I used to make “batches” of tuna and chicken salad. They were always a great alternative to deli meats and you could prep it on Sunday night and have plenty throughout the week. I saw this “tuna” salad on the WholeFoods website and decided to give it a go. Funny enough, it is very similar (taste and consistency) to tuna salad but it’s veggie-friendly and packed with protein and flavor. I followed the recipe pretty closely but tweaked things where needed/wanted. I’ve been eating this all week for lunch with a side of mini pita pockets. It’s delish!
Happy lunching!
mondays are rough. motivation is lacking and it usually takes me awhile to “wake up” and get motivated. best advice? good tunes. music is such an easy way to energize the body and mind. I’m always looking for new artists that inspire me.
Right now, I have two always-playing-never-tired-of-favorites: Of Monsters and Men and Alabama Shakes. The hubs and I have been listening to the singles non-stop since last fall but now, both albums are available to purchase and better yet free to listen to on NPR.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think:
Do you have any must-listen-to bands right now?