Weekend Indulgence
{afternoon games of croquet}
This past week has been just as indulgent as I had hoped for. Here are a few pictures of what my holiday week looked like. Filled with backyard games, summery sweets made from the freshest ingredients and campfire dinners.
{hobie pies over an open flame}
{fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade with strawberry + lemon ice}
{caramelized barbeque ribs}
{Faygo rootbeer float with Hudsonville french vanilla ice cream}
{fresh strawberries from Blake\’s make the sweetest pies}
Five Things
{movie in the moonlight: Puss in Boots}
In Michigan the Fourth of July marks the middle of summer. Fresh vegetables are appearing in gardens, farmers markets and along roadside stands. Nearby towns offer the perfect way to end your day with movies in the moonlight, and up north sunsets add inspiration for the perfect manicure. Here are a few things that a currently making me happy.
{fruit + ice cubes = a refreshing addition to summer drinks}
{current diet: popsicles}
{a variety of pink polish to create sunset nails}
{fresh zucchini from my parents garden}
Words of Wisdom
This morning I am scheduled to have at least one of my wisdom teeth removed, however it could end up being all four of them. I am keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well, and I do not end up resembling a puffy cheeked critter. I have a pile of all of my favorite romantic comedies (i.e. Just Like Heaven, Sweet Home Alabama and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days) and a freezer full of popsicles that will be awaiting my return. Have you had your wisdom teeth removed?
Stars & Stripes
First and foremost, Happy Fourth of July! I love celebrating the 4th of July with patriotic colors, classic treats such as root beer floats and plenty of time along the shores of Lake Michigan. Of course I can\’t leave out going to watch a brilliant firework display over the water at sundown.
Sweet Summer
{Pretzel Sparklers}
The Fourth of July marks the middle of summer here in Michigan, below are some of my favorite recipes of the season. Here’s to summer nights spent in front of a bonfire, relaxing at the beach, outdoor movies in the park, brightly polished nails, breathtaking sunsets, beachy waves and of course messy braids.
Fashion meets Food 