How to: Sunset Manicure
Sunsets are the prettiest in the northern part of Michigan. Particularly when they are over a lake, and it is definitely a bonus if it is over one of the Great Lakes. On a recent trip up north I was sitting on the beach near the Mackinac Bridge. The sunset that night was a stunning display of tangerine, peach and orange. After taking multiple pictures that just did not do the sky justice I decided to recreate the serene setting on my nails.
{manicure inspiration: sunset under the Mackinac Bridge}
{left to right: OPI \’Come to Poppy\’, Jessica Cosmetics \’Tangerine Dreamz\’,
Orly \’Cotton Candy\’, OPI \’Are We There Yet?\’, Jessica Cosmetics \’Love Story\’}
{drop a dot of each nail polish color onto a wedge cosmetic applicator}
{dab the cosmetic wedge onto your nail}
{continue to use the same sponge and reapply colors for each nail}
Sweet Peach Pie
There is nothing like a midweek trip out to the country. Where dirt roads are accompanied by roadside fruit and vegetable stands, and the farms are plentiful for pick your own fruit. As soon as I pulled into the farm the aroma of fresh peaches filled the air. After spending multiple hours picking the prettiest peaches I decided the best way to use some of them was in my great grandmother’s sweet peach pie. Resulting in the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Sweet Peach Pie
Ingredients
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• 7 peaches, peeled and sliced
• 9 inch pre-cooked pie shell (homemade or store bought)
Ingredients
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• 7 peaches, peeled and sliced
• 9 inch pre-cooked pie shell (homemade or store bought)
Directions
In a medium saucepan combine water, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and salt, whisk until combined. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thick (hard to stir). Remove from the heat and add the butter, stir until melted and combined. Add peaches and gently fold to coat. Pour into your precooked pie shell. Refrigerate until set, about five hours. Top with whipped cream and serve.
Five Things
{never to old to play in the sand}
On Tuesday I was convinced that this week was never going to end. So you can imagine how thrilled I am for the weekend to be here. My weekend will consist of unpacking, DIYing and indulging in some Vitamin D poolside, but for now here are a few things that kept me happy this week. What are your plans for the weekend?
{red lipstick inspiration}
{fields of flowers}
{current manicure: nautical nails}
{whimsical planter half way through summer}
Movies in the Moonlight
{Puss in Boots}
One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday night is go to \”Movies in the Moonlight\”, where the film is played on a giant inflatable screen beginning at dusk. You bring your own blanket and favorite movie time drinks and snacks. There is always a small stand that you can buy a brown paper lunch bag of popcorn for only twenty-five cents. The whole event has a nostalgic feel, and is the quintessential way to end Saturday.
{essential movie snacks}
{plenty of blankets}
{confetti popcorn, pop in old fashioned bottles and chex mix}
Nautical Nails
I am a fan of using my nails as an accessory that perfectly accents an outfit or occasion. Since much of my weekend was spent along Lake Michigan\’s beautiful shoreline I thought a nautical nail design was only appropriate. Here is how I created this simple look…
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2. Paint the base navy blue. I used China Glaze First Mate.
3. Next apply KISS Nail Artist Paint glittery gold polish diagonally on your nail. I skipped my ring finger and used it as an accent nail.
4. Next apply a thin line of KISS Nail Artist Paint in white on the very tip of your nail.
5. Continue applying thin lines down your nail leaving equal space between each line.
6. If you left an accent nail you can get as creative as you want. I created a anchor that is made up of one simple curve, straight lines and a circle at the top.
2. Paint the base navy blue. I used China Glaze First Mate.
3. Next apply KISS Nail Artist Paint glittery gold polish diagonally on your nail. I skipped my ring finger and used it as an accent nail.
4. Next apply a thin line of KISS Nail Artist Paint in white on the very tip of your nail.
5. Continue applying thin lines down your nail leaving equal space between each line.
6. If you left an accent nail you can get as creative as you want. I created a anchor that is made up of one simple curve, straight lines and a circle at the top.
Fashion meets Food 