Currently Loving: Elva Fields

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

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I have a serious love for statement necklaces so it probably comes as no surprise that I absolutely adore Elva Fields. The necklaces satisfy any mood I may be in from bright and bold to a subdued neutral. Did I mention Elva Fields has been spotted on AnnaBeth in Hart of Dixie.

DIY: Easter Vase

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

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It’s all about the curb appeal, and when it comes to get-togethers presentation is key.  Make a simple and chic vase that’s sure to impress and brighten up your day.
 

Step 1: Place your smaller vase in the center of your round one.

 Step 2: Place jelly beans around the outside.

 Step 3: Continue to fill until you reach the top.

Step 4: Trim your flowers to fit in the vase.

 Tip: Always trim your flowers at an angle.

Step 5: Add water and enjoy your simple and chic Easter vase

Lightened Up Coconut Cupcakes

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

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Like many holidays Easter is surrounded by good food and plenty of sweets. In my family coconut screams Easter. So I took our traditional coconut cake recipe and turned it into a lightened recipe – still delicious and full of flavor.

Lightened Up Coconut Cupcakes

Ingredients
For the Cake
1 box vanilla cake
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 (20 oz) can no sugar added crushed pineapple

For the Frosting
1 cup milk
1 package sugar free vanilla pudding
1 container Coolwhip

Directions
1. In a bowl, mix together canned pineapple, cake mix and coconut extract. Stir until batter is smooth.
2. Pour batter into prepared cupcake liners and bake according to package directions or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
3. While cupcakes are baking, whisk together pudding mix, coconut extract and milk until there are no lumps left. Fold in Coolwhip. Regrigerate frosting until ready to frost cupcakes
4. When cupcakes are completely cooled, frost, sprinkle with coconut and add three cococnut Easter M&M’s if desired.

95 calories each & 2 ww+pts.

Eggtraordinary Easter

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

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Can you believe Easter is already this weekend? Here are some of my favorite Easter goodies and tips! What\’s your favorite Easter recipe?

Five Things

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

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 {weekend mini quilt creation}
Despite spring arriving and Michigan not getting the memo my week has been filled with plenty of color and inspiration. This weekend I will be working on Easter candy and hostess gifts. What are your weekend plans?
 {celebrated my birthday}

{colorful tootsie pops}
 {Jack\’s getting too big! Just turned 7 months}
 {Obsessed with Mane Teeze hair perfume}
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