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Enjoying sitting by the lake
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Changing Tastes
It's funny how foods that you absolutely hated when you were a kid become some of your favorite things when you are older.
Most recently, I have discovered that I love brussels sprouts. I can't believe I actually just wrote this. Yes, I really like brussels sprouts. I love them roasted with a little salt and pepper. They are delicious. Sometimes I just want to have brussels sprouts for dinner and then I remember this episode of Big Bang Theory and think that may not be the best idea. (please watch the video, it's hilarious and it won't let me embed it in my blog post)
When I make them, I spread them on a baking sheet, drizzle olive oil on them, sprinkle with salt and pepper (and sometimes garlic powder YUM) and roast at 425 for 20 minutes. Delicious.
Here are a couple of recipes I pinned that are pretty easy. I'm going to try the shredded brussels sprouts with bacon soon!
Most recently, I have discovered that I love brussels sprouts. I can't believe I actually just wrote this. Yes, I really like brussels sprouts. I love them roasted with a little salt and pepper. They are delicious. Sometimes I just want to have brussels sprouts for dinner and then I remember this episode of Big Bang Theory and think that may not be the best idea. (please watch the video, it's hilarious and it won't let me embed it in my blog post)
When I make them, I spread them on a baking sheet, drizzle olive oil on them, sprinkle with salt and pepper (and sometimes garlic powder YUM) and roast at 425 for 20 minutes. Delicious.
Here are a couple of recipes I pinned that are pretty easy. I'm going to try the shredded brussels sprouts with bacon soon!
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Multiples of the same
When I was younger and on a shopping trip with my mom (and probably sisters and grandma), I remember learning early on that if I found an article of clothing that I really liked and it was a good staple item, that you get it in more than one color.
I do this A LOT! I have the same cut of cardigan from JCrew in 4-5 colors because it's my favorite style. I buy short sleeve shirts in multiple colors and sometimes even shoes.
Last week I realized that I had a $50 card from JCrew sitting in my purse about to expire. Not one to waste $50 at JCrew (because that stuffs expensive), I went searching through the sale items to see what I could find. It didn't take long. On the second page, was my favorite jardin skirt - in blue - on sale for $60. (You can see my previous outfits with my purple jardin skirt here, here, here, here and here). Clearly, I was not passing up purchasing the blue one.
It arrived in the mail yesterday and I am not one to waste a new piece of clothing! :)
This skirt makes me happy.
I do this A LOT! I have the same cut of cardigan from JCrew in 4-5 colors because it's my favorite style. I buy short sleeve shirts in multiple colors and sometimes even shoes.
Last week I realized that I had a $50 card from JCrew sitting in my purse about to expire. Not one to waste $50 at JCrew (because that stuffs expensive), I went searching through the sale items to see what I could find. It didn't take long. On the second page, was my favorite jardin skirt - in blue - on sale for $60. (You can see my previous outfits with my purple jardin skirt here, here, here, here and here). Clearly, I was not passing up purchasing the blue one.
It arrived in the mail yesterday and I am not one to waste a new piece of clothing! :)
*skirt, belt and sweater - JCrew, shoes - Payless, necklace - Old Navy
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The "fashion mullet"
For the longest time when the "high-low" hem came out, I was skeptical. It seems silly.
But over time, it's been growing on me. I bought this dress from Target when I was up in Milwaukee a couple of weeks ago because it was pretty cheap and looked comfortable.
The jury is still out on the high-low hem for me. I think it's going to depend on the article of clothing.
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But over time, it's been growing on me. I bought this dress from Target when I was up in Milwaukee a couple of weeks ago because it was pretty cheap and looked comfortable.
The jury is still out on the high-low hem for me. I think it's going to depend on the article of clothing.
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*dress & Belt - Target, cardigan - Jcrew (old), sandals - Gap (old)
Monday, June 11, 2012
Weekend Redux
After spending 7 hours in Nordstrom on Friday afternoon (not just shopping for me), I was able to find a dress I could wear to this black tie optional dinner later this month.
It was not at all what I had set out to wear, but it's a really nice dress and it's pretty versatile. Which is a plus!
After shopping, we headed out to the Navy Pier Beer Garden to watch Mike & Joe play. It was a little weird to watch them play AFTER college, since they seemed to play there frequently.
On Saturday, I was planning on seeing an apartment with my dad. Unfortunately, I got a call while we were on our way saying they had received an application for the apartment that morning. So frustrating!! For the rest of the afternoon, I worked on invites for Lauren's baby shower. I didn't feel like going out that night so my parents and I went to see Snow White & the Huntsman. It was alright, kind of long in the middle. Charlize Theron was amazing, but Kristen Stewart was uninspiring. I don't have high hopes for her as an actress.
On Sunday, my mom and I spent most of the day shopping. In what was supposed to be a few quick stops turned into over an hour at Joanne Fabrics and then a handful of stops after that. Luckily, we were successful in all of our trips. I finished up Lauren's invites that evening just in time for the True Blood season premier - my favorite way to spend Sunday nights!
source - obviously I'm not a skinny, small-chested blonde, but you get the idea.
It was not at all what I had set out to wear, but it's a really nice dress and it's pretty versatile. Which is a plus!
After shopping, we headed out to the Navy Pier Beer Garden to watch Mike & Joe play. It was a little weird to watch them play AFTER college, since they seemed to play there frequently.
On Saturday, I was planning on seeing an apartment with my dad. Unfortunately, I got a call while we were on our way saying they had received an application for the apartment that morning. So frustrating!! For the rest of the afternoon, I worked on invites for Lauren's baby shower. I didn't feel like going out that night so my parents and I went to see Snow White & the Huntsman. It was alright, kind of long in the middle. Charlize Theron was amazing, but Kristen Stewart was uninspiring. I don't have high hopes for her as an actress.
On Sunday, my mom and I spent most of the day shopping. In what was supposed to be a few quick stops turned into over an hour at Joanne Fabrics and then a handful of stops after that. Luckily, we were successful in all of our trips. I finished up Lauren's invites that evening just in time for the True Blood season premier - my favorite way to spend Sunday nights!
Friday, June 8, 2012
The clouds parted...
...and the sun shined down on me today.
You guys...
The bank accepted the offer on my house!!
THE. BANK. ACCEPTED. THE. OFFER. ON. MY. HOUSE!!!!!!
I'm a little bit in shock that this actually happened. I wanted to cry from relief in my office.
This has been a really long process - since October - with its own shares of ups and downs.
There are still details to work out and the actually closing date, but this is the biggest news that I've been waiting to hear.
Happy Friday indeed.
You guys...
The bank accepted the offer on my house!!
THE. BANK. ACCEPTED. THE. OFFER. ON. MY. HOUSE!!!!!!
I'm a little bit in shock that this actually happened. I wanted to cry from relief in my office.
This has been a really long process - since October - with its own shares of ups and downs.
There are still details to work out and the actually closing date, but this is the biggest news that I've been waiting to hear.
Happy Friday indeed.
Happy Friday!
Today is going to be a good day.
I'm done with work at 1:30pm.
I'm heading downtown to do a little shopping on Michigan Ave.
I'm hanging out at Navy Pier this evening watching Mike & Joe in the beer garden.
It's going to be a good Friday.
Also, remember when I posted this nail inspiration? Well, I found some neon yellow nail polish...
I love it.
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