Tulip Time

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

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Sometime within the past few weeks I decided that I wanted to explore the cities surrounding my new home on the west side of Michigan. First stop was Holland a small town filled with plenty of Dutch heritage.  Each year since 1929, the gorgeous city of Holland blossoms with hundreds of thousands of tulips. You will find every color and breed imaginable all over the town. Here is a peek at some of my favorite tulips. Come back next week for a look at the town and what I wore!

Crave or Save: Perforated Ankle Boot

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

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Target Mossimo Supply Co. / Liberty Black
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The weather here has been crazy lately. 80’s last week and 30’s/40’s the past few days had me thinking about transitional pieces. While in Nordstrom I discovered a pair of Liberty Black (I have never heard of this brand before) ankle boots. The boots were the quintessential transition piece for spring to summer and summer to fall. However the unfamiliar brand and $200 price tag had me looking elsewhere for the perfect transitional ankle boot – can you believe I found it at Target. Not only is the Target version cuter, comfortable and stylish, but also the price tag definitely didn’t break the bank!


Five Things

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

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 {sometimes I wake up early enough to watch the sunrise}
 {garden prep}
 {gorgeous tulips in Holland}
 {current nails: zoya \’rocky\’}
{sometimes we just don\’t want to get up}

Lemon Luncheon

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

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{dessert table}

Meeme (my grandma) always says that she would rather spend time with us instead of receiving gifts. So in honor of her 75th birthday my mum and I had her over for a lemon luncheon (yellow is her favorite color so it was only appropriate). Lunch featured chicken salad sandwiches on rosemary rolls wrapped in parchment paper with chips, honey almond fruit salad and spa water. Of course it’s not a party without plenty of delicious desserts. Here is a peek at the luncheon. 


{lunch was served in a basket}
 {lemon + strawberry spa water}
 {petite brownies with fudge sauce frosting}

{lemon shooters}

{phyllo cups with lemon mousse}

{palmers}

{cherry chip cake with yellow ombré frosting}
 {this little guy had just gotten a haircut so he wanted to be center of attention}

How To: Neon Niles

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

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{Add a topcoat for shine or skip it for a matte look}

At least one major nail polish company releases bright or neon polishes each summer season. However did you know… that in the United States true “neon” polish is not allowed. If you wanted to get the full effect from a “neon” or “bright” polish add a coat or two of a white crème polish before putting on your neon or bright. The color difference is amazing and your nails will become electrified and look like they could almost glow in the dark.

 {Polish on a coat or two of white créme polish}
 {Polish on your neon/bright}
{I always do two coats}
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