Fashion meets Food

How To: Hummingbird Food

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Erica

I heard a radio announcement that the last of the hummingbirds should be back in the state by now, so I promptly made a batch of hummingbird food. If you have never made it before the process is extremely easy, and only calls for water and sugar. Combine 1 part sugar to 4 parts water (ex. ½ cup sugar and 2 cups water). Bring the water and sugar to a boil and continue to stir until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool before adding to your hummingbird feeder. I like to color mine red to help attract the birds, but it’s not necessary.

Tulip Time

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Erica

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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 Erica

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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 Erica

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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 Erica

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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.