Wine and Canvas

Posted on September 11, 2013 by

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 {everyone\’s finished piece}

Friday evening I attended a Wine and Canvas event with some friends. For those of you who are not familiar with Wine and Canvas basically it’s a social event where an artist will guide you step by step in replicating the nights featured painting. You do not have to have any experience at all. Measuring is done by using your hand, fingers, paint brushes…etc. It was my first time at the event and it was so much fun. I cannot wait to go to another event. Have you ever been to a Wine and Canvas party before?
 {started with a blank canvas}
 {sky}

{how you measure}
 {focused!}
 {final product}
Not really happy with the flower part we kind of ran out of time

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Posted on September 10, 2013 by

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Create this easy pumpkin dip with the flavors of fall. Perfect for enjoying with friends on a cool fall day or at a tailgate.  Serve with apple slices (honey crisp is my favorite), vanilla wafers or ginger snaps.
 {ingredients}

Fall Pumpkin Pie Dip
Ingredients
15 oz. can of pumpkin
5 oz box of instant vanilla pudding (just the powder, don’t make the pudding)
note: i used the large box of sugar free
16 oz or two 8 oz. containers cool whip (I buy off brand because I think it taste better)
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (I used cinnamon, all spice and clove a couple dashes of each)
cinnamon to be sprinkled on the top of the dip

A small pumpkin (optional to put the dip in)

Directions
1. By hand mix pumpkin, pudding mix, cool whip and pumpkin pie spice together in a large bowl.
2. Chill for at least five hours before serving.
3. While the dip chills, carve your pumpkin.
4. Fill pumpkin with dip, sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy with apple slices, ginger snaps, graham crackers or vanilla wafers.

NYFW SS14: Ballet Inspired

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

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I have always dreamed of being a dancer (especially during the holidays watching the nutcracker ballet and when Dancing with the Stars is on), but I lack the grace, flexibility and elegance that is needed. I think that is why I am so excited about Tocca\’s ballet inspired Spring/Summer 2014 collection. The collection features subtle colors: lemon yellow, pale pink and blue as well as leotards and pleated skirt combinations.  It\’s a purely feminine and so far many other designers are showing very girly collections as well which has me wishing spring was here already. What do you think of this ballet inspired collection?

Lately

Posted on September 6, 2013 by

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 {Homemade caramel cookies}
I am thrilled it\’s the weekend. This has been the craziest week ever and I am so glad to have a low-key weekend that will consist of serious fall decorating. What are your weekend plans?
 {Whenever I get the camera out Jack smiles}
 {Cute garden dining area}
 {Working on a shamballa bracelet}
{Weekly trips to the cider mill}

How To: Clean Your Yoga Mat

Posted on September 4, 2013 by

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Have you ever cleaned your yoga mat? Between pilates on the beach, bikram yoga and body sculpt my mat has taken a bit of a sweaty and smelly beating this summer (I should of thought about cleaning it sooner). I started researching \’how to clean a yoga mat\’ and combined a variety of ideas to come up with what I think is the perfect mat cleaner.

Yoga Mat Clean:
1 part white vinegar
3 parts filtered water
1 teaspoon tea tree oil
15-30 (depending on preference) drops essential oil (lemon, peppermint, lavender, thyme..whatever you like)

1. Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake.
2. Spray your mat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
3. Wipe down with a towel

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