Cocktail Hour

Though I'm not a huge drinker, it's always fun and fancy to sip a lovely cocktail. I found some pretty, interesting recipes on pinterest that are ready for the sunny seasons. Take a look...

Lavender Collins Cocktail

Spiked Blueberry Lemonade

Blood Orange Margaritas

Toasted Coconut Vanilla Lime-Aid

One thing I'm a sucker for is Sangria! My favorite is a holiday spiced sangria 

but since it's coming up on summer these are more in season!

White Mascato Sangria with kiwi and citrus!

Mango Peach Sangria

Strawberry Watermelon Red-Wine Sangria

AND...

Non-Alcoholic Sangria!!

Do try one.

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We All Scream for Ice Cream!

I was soo excited to see that my favorite ice cream spot was officially open today! It's the Northfield Creamie, a sweet little place in the center of Northfield, MA. It was actually named best ice cream spot in New England by Yankee Magazine a few years back. It had been taken over by new owners that sold mostly local goodies and a soft serve with, get this, the highest possible butter fat content....( Bad, I know!) This makes the ice cream sinfully smooth.

It's so. incredibly. delicious.

 I always get the same thing..... a small vanilla cone with coconut dip. (I'd get a larger size if only they could dip it... wink,wink!)This dip isn't the thick hardening kind but a super soft, thin, white chocolatey dip with real toasted coconut flakes. SOOO good.

With the beautiful weather, brightly colored tables and chairs, and Natalie Merchant's folk songs playing over head it was a perfect visit. Avie and I walked there with my little neighbor friend. Her ice cream of choice? Coffee ice cream with chocolate sprinkles AND rainbow sprinkles AND m&ms! Too cute.

I just love this time of year.

Here's to WARM WEATHER!

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PS Writing this reminds me that I never updated about that health food week I had before vacation. Though I shouldn't mix the two topics, ice cream and a diet...lol..... It went really well. I have to say I felt great by the end of the week. So much more energy! I definitely think there's so much to be said about eating what's natural and cutting down on the processed foods! Though it was only for that week I try to eat that way often and limit the other stuff. It's all about balance. :) 

(One apple...two ice creams...JUST kidding!)

(Photo found on Google)

MANI-Madness!

I absolutely love the nail trends that are popular right now. For lots of reasons. They're colorful, fun, and artsy! I've always loved doing my nails, and friends, but with all these new trends, its even more interesting to experiment and play. Look at these fun mani-shots!

 Simple neutrals....

My favorite, so simple yet sophisticated! 

Then there's some colors and designs that are a little more daring....

How FUN!

Here's a couple helpful How-To's...

Find these and more on my Pinterest page!

And here's one more for laughs....

Too funny!

Happy Wednesday.

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Mini Gardens

Take a look through these mini-garden ideas! So sweet, the possibilities are endless.

(All photos from Pinterest~Follow me HERE!)

Inspired? Go get your hands dirty!! 

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Sandals Sandals Sandals!

Sandals...There is nothing like a great pair (Or twelve)! They can make a statement or allow a great pedi to shine. From leather to fabric, skin-tone to floral, there's certainly a perfect sandal for every gal!
Here are some favorites....

First I'll show you the "Sandal" sandals...these are the ones that show up when I search pinterest and when I saw them I had a bittersweet "I love it!"/That's a sandal??" reaction! The designs are so fun and interesting and chic. I would just hope they'd be as comfortable as they are cool...

A dressed up classic look!

Such a lovely soft design & interesting shape.

I love the sleek silhouette! A great Spring/Summer substitute for the boot!

Pretty?!!

Modern clean lines and the nude strap will make toe polish pop!

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Then there are the sandals that have equally fun elements

without the break-my-ankle heels... ;) 

Much more practical for day-to-day...

You had me at animal print....

I love the neutral tones, very versatile!

Cute and beachy!

Wonderfully simple, I love the gold under-straps and hardware.

Another classic, versatile look!

Stripes!

FUN native vibe!

interesting shape, simple detail!

I find the ones I have with this shape are really comfy!

Nothing like a great pair of 'em to compliment or make an outfit!

Happy Friday friends!

Vacation

We're home from our wonderful visit to Florida! It was such a great time, seeing my grandparents, going to Fort De Soto again, the really hot weather! AH! I'd move there if the summers were not so humid! (Well, and if my entire family would uproot as well.....LOL!)

Here's a few fun pictures..

Her first dip in the ocean was....well, not a go.

Practicing her rolls....

She loved taking walks while daddy fished!

Living on the edge during a beach-side nap! 

(Looks dangerous, but it was safe, I assure you... ;)

and the umbrella created a nice little breeze tunnel!)

Are they not the sweetest you've ever seen? LOVE!

Oh how I miss it already!

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I hope you've been well!