I am now an official member of the Pinterest community! I had heard of it before but had never taken the time to visit the site. A few days ago I visited it for the first time, and fell in love. I must’ve spent at least an hour mesmerized by all the pretty images. I thought I would share some of the photos currently inspiring me. Most of them are places, as I’m experiencing quite an itch to travel. Soon.
Have a beautiful & inspiring week. ♥
Here are some pretty things that I would purchase if given the chance. (I have a thing for neutral tones… can you tell? ha.) I picked some fun pieces and some that would easily transition in the fall. Happy Shopping!
1. Knit Scarf Forever 21 2. Leatherette Handbag Forever 21 3. Juice Couture Watch ASOS 4. Cream Mini Dress Modcloth 5. Blue Frill Dress ASOS 6. Free People Pullover Piperlime 7. Silk Button Down Blouse Piperlime
Nothing is as comforting as classic chocolate chip cookies. Warm, fresh out of the oven, homemade cookies. MmmMmm! I used this recipe and they turned out moist and rich. Chocolate chip cookies are definitely one of my all time favorite treats. Enjoy!
Ryan and I went to a dinner party a little while ago, and a friend made this Italian appetizer. It was so delicious that I had been craving it ever since. I decided to make it a few weeks ago, and am so glad I did. I paired it with a salami & provolone plate for a light tapas style meal. (I love eating appetizers as entrees!) It’s really a pretty simple recipe, I definitely recommend trying it out.
What You’ll Need:
Heirloom Tomatoes
Burrata Cheese (Mozzarella Cheese Filled with Cream)
Arugula & Basil Pesto (quick recipe here)
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Salt & Pepper
Italian Loaf
Directions:
Dice the heirloom tomatoes into little pieces. Place burrata cheese on plate, and cover with pesto. Arrange the heirloom tomatoes around the cheese. Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil & balsamic vinegar. Top tomatoes with salt & pepper. Warm the bread, slice, and top with butter and garlic (if desired). Serve. (Scoop some tomatoes, cheese, and pesto onto the bread. Yum!)
A few weeks ago my sister came into town to visit. Her flight came in mid morning, so we had a little brunch at my apartment after I picked her up. I wanted to keep it pretty simple with scones, a breakfast casserole, fruit, and coffee. This was my first time making homemade scones (I chose almond chip scones, similar recipe here) and was pretty pleased with the results. Overall, the brunch was a success!
