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.
Gourmet Rice Krispie Treats
This past weekend I met up with a few girlfriends for a movie in the moonlight. We each brought a favorite childhood goodie with an adult twist to indulge in. From chocolate covered gummy bears to pineapple Panko chicken nuggets with honey dijon and everything in between we had an amazing movie night spread. I took a gourmet approach to Rice Krispie treats. I placed Rice Krispie squares onto a popsicle stick, dipped them into homemade salted caramel sauce, sprinkled on nuts and drizzled milk chocolate across the treats creating the perfect salty sweet combination.
Gourmet Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie
Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow créme
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow créme
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salted Caramel
You can buy packaged caramels like Kraft Caramels and melt them as directed and add a teaspoon of sea salt. Or you can make you favorite caramel recipe (mine is a huge pain so I will spare you the recipe).
Directions
1. In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallow créme and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add Rice Krispie cereal. Stir until coated.
3. Using a buttered spatula evenly press mixture into a 13×9 glass baking dish coated in butter. Cut into desired size with a buttered knife while mixture is warm. Allow to cool.
4. Once cool, place onto a popsicle stick.
5. Spread salted caramel onto part of the treat and sprinkle with nuts. Repeat with remaining treats.
6. Melt milk chocolate in a baggy (I used chocolate wafers from my local candy store, but you can use chocolate chips), cut the corner of your baggy and drizzle the chocolate onto the treat.
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}
Fashion meets Food 