Ambrosia Salad

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

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As soon as the weather gets nice I look forward to cookouts followed by a cool dessert. My summer dessert go-to is ice cream, while in the spring it’s ambrosia salad. Sour cream is the main ingredient in ambrosia, but when mixed with the nuts, fruit and marshmallows you’d never guess it was present.

Ambrosia Salad
Ingredients
1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
¼ cup crushed walnuts or pecans a handful of maraschino cherries 
Directions
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate before indulging.

Five Things

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

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 {coral lips and orange nails}
Spring always feels like a fresh start and inspiration is everywhere. This week since it felt like spring has finally sprung I switched up my hairstyle, polished my nails in bright orange, blushed my cheeks in pink, paired it with coral lips and dug out my flip flops and sandals.
 {lemons for fresh squeezed lemonade}
 {Jack\’s enjoying running in the spring weather}
{favorite outfit of the week}
Old Navy t-shirt dress | Loft statement necklace | OKA b. \”Kim\” Sandal | LK Bennett Clutch
{purple iris to welcome spring}

Zoya Summer 2013: Stunning

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

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Every season I fall even more in love with Zoya polishes, and Stunning definitely did not disappoint. The summer 2013 collection “Stunning” consist of six gorgeous pearl cream polishes that are a summer must-have whether are lounging by the pool, hanging out at the beach or need a pop of color on your toes Stunning has you covered.
{Darcy}

Darcy is a stunning yellow, and would be perfect paired with with a black and white outfit.

{Thandie}

Thandie is a gorgeous citrus orange with a slight hint of pearl}

{Micky}

Micky is a stunning coral. If I was only going to by one color this summer this would be it.

{Yana}

Yana is a ruby pink and is the most conservative color in the collection.

{Rocky}

 Rocky is a robins egg blue with the perfect amount of pearl.

{Josie}

Josie is a gorgeous grassy green.

Daily Makeup Routine

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

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After working at a salon I became friends with an amazing makeup artist who gave me plenty of makeup tips that I still use and some I have cultivated on my own. My current beauty routine is straightforward and filled with the fundamentals. The products listed are ones that I actually use and swear by.  What products make up your beauty routine?

Makeup Routine:
Concealer: bareMinerals Correcting Concealer Broad Spectrum
Foundation: bareMinerals Original Foundation
Bronzer: Lorac TANtalizer Highlighter Matte Bronzer Duo
Blush: NARS Orgasm
Lash Primer: Manna Kadar Lash Primer
Mascara: bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara
Lip Exfoliator: The Natural Organic Lip Scrub
Lip Primer: Manna Kadar Prime Time
Lip Colors: hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick  (edition)
                   hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Crème Lipstick (ballet)
                   L\’oreal Paris (sheer linen)
                   Maybelline Color Whisper (coral ambition)

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookies

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

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One of my friends recently moved to LA and tried out a placed called The Hart and the Hunter she then informed me that they have the BEST peanut butter marshmallow cookies. Since she knows I love peanut butter and marshmallow she sent me a few cookies and immediately I fell in love, and knew I had to recreate the cookie. Below you’ll find my version of a peanut butter and marshmallow cookie you definitely do not want to pass up!

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Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Cookie
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Salted butter; softened
1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar; packed
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
½-1 cup marshmallow creme

Directions
Beat all ingredients together (except marshmallow creme). Stir in marshmallow creme (do not mix thoroughly). Form into desired ball size and semi flatten. Bake at  350 for 6-8 minutes or until edges are golden.

Note: Time will vary based on cookie size.
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