Food Porn Friday

Happy Friday Darlings!  What do you say we celebrate with some sangria sorbet?  We're expecting a major heatwave this weekend and this sorbet looks like heaven!

I am so excited for this weekend!  My dad is turning 71 and my brother, sister-in-law, and I are going up to visit.  Mac has to work, no martinis and treats for him...poor babe.  I can't wait to see my parents and celebrate my dad!  Here are some of the ideas we worked on to decorate for his 70th birthday last year and the treats we made for the party.  This year I'm making him a special lemon tart, recipe to come next week!  What are you up to this weekend darlings?

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Breakfast In Bed

Who doesn't love breakfast in bed?  I have to say I haven't had it in a while but I'm hoping if I had this tray around, breakfast in bed might follow...hint, hint.  Mac and I are headed to Sonoma 4th of July weekend and this is exactly what I would picture a winery to have.  Love it's simple country look.  When was the last time you got breakfast in bed?

Green Goddess Smoothie

First let me say this smoothie does not taste "healthy," "green," or anything like spinach. I've had some green juices before that reminded me of the way cut grass smells, not my idea of breakfast - this is not one of those drinks.  Ok, now that's out of the way let me say that this smoothie has made my morning so much better!  This tastes delicious, keeps me full all morning, and is full of vitamins and protein! Up until about a month ago I was having a protein bar and a banana for breakfast everyday then I discovered this baby and now my friends and I are hooked.  

If you're looking to change to your morning routine give it a try! It's low fat, low sugar, and perfect for a meal or snack. This keeps me from snacking at my desk and gives me so much more energy at work.  It's fast, easy, and the ingredients are cheap.  Give it a try, it's the perfect way to cool down on hot summer mornings! 

Recipe after the jump, I can't say enough good things about my Green Goddess Smoothie!!!  I repeat, it doesn't taste healthy!

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Happy weekend darlings!  I am in love with this color palette.  I fell in love with so many photos looking for popsicle recipes and this one just looked like summer to me!  Don't the look delicious?

What are you up to this weekend?  For the first time in over a month Mac and I have no plans this weekend except for a possible lunch date with friends on Sunday.  I'm hoping for a bike ride, some time at the beach, and a margarita as big as my face!  Have a wonderful time whatever you up to this weekend!

Six Summer Popsicles

Summer is here, the days are heating up, and I can't stop thinking about ice cold popsicles.  When was the last time you made homemade popsicles?  To be honest I haven't since I was about ten but I can't wait to try some of these combinations with a more grown up palette.  The best part, most of these are low-fat/non-fat and natural sugar so you can live it up and still look good by the pool!  Which sounds best to you?

1. Blueberry Creamsicles
2. Chocolate Covered Strawberry 
3. Blueberry Orange with Coconut Milk  
4. Peach and Melon 
5. Lemon Cream   
6. Avocado Lime Tequila

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Getting Organized

Are you a planner?  The older I get the more I learn about myself and I have seen that I am a planner...to the max.  I need to feel organized about my day and month which means a desk calendar, calendar that I can write on, and a notebook to make lists in everyday.  Plus, ya know reminders in my phone.  I know I have a problem, but does anyone else make lists or organize their calendar regularly?  

Summer can get so busy with weddings, birthdays, and vacations.  So many fun things to do but I get overwhelmed if I don't keep track of when everything is happening.  And nothing gives me a sense of accomplishment like crossing something off my list!  How are your summer plans?  Mac and I are having the first weekend in over a month with no plans, lazy margaritas here we come!

Get this free printable desk calendar here!

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Hooray for Friday!!!  Wouldn't these sparkling little treats just make your day?  All I need tonight is these and a glass of champagne, oh happy Friday to me!

What are you darlings up to this weekend?  After spending last weekend traveling and at a wedding I can't wait to do nothing tonight.  Tonight is going to be about me, a cocktail, and Monster In Law...yes I not-so-secretly love Jenifer Lopez movies.  Tomorrow is catching up on my tap class then a day with my sister in law and a movie in the Hollywood Cemetery, something I've been wanting to do forever.  Sunday is a family BBQ for father's day.  I'll be making a tomato salad recipe that I have been dying to try, can't wait!  Have a wonderful weekend and happy Father's Day to all those dads out there!

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A Love Note

This last weekend reminded me how grateful I am for all the wonderful people in my life.  Do you ever have those times that are so fabulous you want to seal them up in a bottle so that you can pull them out when those gloomy days come along?  That was this whole weekend.  

Plans to go to a wedding with my friend Blake on Saturday to see two of our college friends get married turned into the best weekend! He called me up last week to tell me that he had a big surprise and could I come out Friday night and spend the weekend on the couch.  How can you resist when the word surprise is involved?  So I kissed Mac goodbye for the weekend, grab my case, and before I knew it Blake and I were at the theatre seeing Prascilla Queen of the Dessert.  Broadway, drag queens, and disco...it was SO much fun.  If you have the chance go see it!  We decided to finished the night by sitting on his balcony eating pizza under the twinkle lights and sharing a jelly doughnut. 

Saturday Blake and I were off to the wedding in beautiful Ojai eating wedding cake, drinking pink champagne, and finishing off the night by dancing under a downpour of glittering confetti.  It felt like a dream.  And the topper was that while I was out of town my family had invited Mac over for a BBQ.  I love that my family love him as much as I do and that he spent the day playing with my niece and drinking beer with my brothers whether I was there or not. 

At this moment I can't feel more thankful to have such amazing friends and a boyfriend that really is part of the family.  Now can I just skip work and live the weekend over again?  When was the last time you had a great catch up with old friends?  Is your significant other part of the family?

Food Porn Friday

Happy Friday Darlings!!!  Is there a better way to celebrate than chocolate cake with macarons?  I think not...well, maybe if we had some champagne!  

Anyone have fun weekend plans?  Mac and I are going kayaking tomorrow morning.  I am so excited to explore sand dunes and the estuary.  Then afterwards it's breakfast on the bay and hopefully a day of reading and yoga followed by cocktails with friends.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend and that the weather is as gorgeous for you as it has been here!

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Easy Gold Dipped Vase

Easy, quick, gold...I'm in heaven.  I've been obsessed with this look and decided to hunt down a few tutorials.  Any excuse to add flowers and gold to my casa are always a welcome addition.  

This DIY gold vase from Dream Green looks super simple.  Just a vase, masking tape, and gold spray paint.  After the spray glitter inspired champagne bottles I am all about easy crafts with a big impact.  What do you think, time to add some color to your place?  Wouldn't they be great, fast, and cheep party decor?

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Do You Plan Travel Around Food?

Do you ever start thinking about vacation and think "Ooooh yeah, that's the place that had the amazing lobster mac and cheese" or "Let's go to Tuscany, I'll start working out now."  I have realized that these are pretty much my thoughts when it comes to travel.  I was talking to a friend who's moving to Portland and before I told him all the cool things to do, I told him all the places he had to eat.  It's how my brain works.  

Talking to another friend about her trip to France was basically a discussion on cheese and pastry, then the beautiful countryside.  I found myself asking questions about what was the food like in the country compared to Paris and the regional dishes.  Then we proceeded to talk about a trip we'd taken to Cinque Terra together and the amazing pesto we had.  So I'm wondering, does food influence anyone else's travel plans?  Cuz right now I'm leaning on my next trip being Venice or the French countryside soley based on the foods I want to eat, and ya know...tourist stuff too.  

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Happy long weekend!!!  After the last couple of weeks I need it.  Have you ever had a week that isn't necessarily hectic but exhausting just the same?  I can't wait to curl up with a cozy treat like these gooey cinnamon rolls, wouldn't they be perfect for Sunday morning with a big cup of coffee? 

We're headed up the coast this weekend, some of our friends have never seen Cambria and want to spend the long weekend under the trees.  I'm excited to have a nice little mini break, beach runs, morning treats, and a big BBQ with friends.  What are your holiday weekend plans? 

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