Monday, April 8, 2013

Vintage Kantha Quilts

Good morning! I have a case of the Monday's...how about you? My hubby was in Palm Springs all weekend, and I was left to fend for myself with Sophia (which was surprisingly simple). How was your weekend? 

I have been on the hunt for the perfect kantha quilt for months...literally. It's really hard to purchase one online, because you aren't able to see all the details like you would in person. This weekend, I was wandering through West Elm, when I spotted a few kantha quilts stuffed into a back corner. I made a beeline for the shelf, and was delighted with a big SALE sign. I started digging through the mess of quilts, and found the most gorgeous turquoise throw. I also picked up this cute embroidered pillow to go with it - I'm loving the look of both on our white chair.



And some other looks I'm loving...






How amazing are those pillows?

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Printed Pants for Spring

Hope you all had an amazing Easter weekend - we had a wonderful weekend spending time as a family. We went to church on Sunday, and spent the rest of the weekend picking out new patio furniture (very exciting stuff). 

I am all about printed pants this year, and recently purchased two new pairs that I love. One pair is from a local boutique, but I found an amazing pair at H&M for only $34! 


tank: H&M pants: H&M

sweater: H&M (old) pants are from a local boutique 


I'm really not a big fan of jeans, especially when it's HOT outside, and printed pants are definitely going to be my go-to this spring/summer. Here are a few others I'm currently obsessing over...

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

spring lust list



...just a few things we could all use for spring, right? ;) I have been in search of the perfect distressed boyfriend jeans...and these are by far my favorite! Worth the splurge? 

Friday, March 22, 2013

Happy Weekend

Happy Friday! We don't have a ton of weekend plans, but excited to attend a first birthday party for a special little lady. This is the look I'd love to be sporting all weekend...




Do you have any fabulous weekend plans? 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

(two) Clean Eating Breakfasts

Hello ladies! I'm bringing you two 'clean' breakfasts today - both recipes are super delish, healthy, and (best of all) quick. I can whip up either of these in less than 10 minutes, which is way better than grabbing a granola bar (most of which are actually NOT healthy). I am a fan of both savory and sweet breakfasts, so I decided to post one of each. 


Mexican Egg & Rice Bowl 

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 2 Tbs salsa
- 5 egg whites (or 1/2 cup if you use prepackaged egg whites)
- pinch of salt 
- pepper to taste
- avocado 

Directions:
- prepare brown rice
- while rice is cooking, combine egg whites and salsa
- pour the mixture of egg/salsa into pan, mixing until cooked to liking
- serve eggs over rice, and top with avocado, then sprinkle with salt and pepper 



Protein Pancakes

Ingredients:
- 1 scoop whey protein powder (I use vanilla, purchased from Whole Foods)
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4 cup oats (old fashioned kind)
- 1 tablespoon milk (of any kind)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
- strawberries
- blue agave 

Directions:
- combine all ingredients in blender, and blend until smooth (do not over-blend)
- let mixture set for a few minutes
- spray pan with cooking oil (I use spray coconut oil) 
- pour mix into pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side (medium -high heat)
- flip cake when you see bubbles throughout entire cake (but be sure not to let it burn) ;) 
- top with strawberries and blue agave 




Another current favorite is overnight oats - SO good. Do you have any 'clean' recipes? Please share! 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Weekend in Photos

Happy Tuesday - I was so busy yesterday this weekend update is a day late. How was your weekend?

we took a field trip to the mission in SJC - it was so pretty...but pretty boring (sorry, just being honest)

love these two 

tee: Target/ pants: Zara/ sandals: Dolce Vita/ bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim


obsessed with this original photo my parents found at an art show - lighting is gorg

chambray: Urban Outfitters/ tank: Liz Lange (maternity lol)/ pants: Forever 21/ loafers: MIA

scored a new scarf from Nordy's - $18! mcqueen-esque don't you think? 


Friday, March 15, 2013

Weekend



TGIF lovahs! Any fun weekend plans? 



I just found out my bff's fiance has been traded to the San Diego Chargers, and I couldn't be happier that we will soon be a few (double digit) miles away, rather than thousands and thousands! Hooray!




Have a fabulous weekend ladies and gents

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