Lemon Glazed Muffins

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

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Over the weekend I had a Mother’s Day brunch for my mum. Mum and I love lemon so I knew I wanted to incorporate it somehow into the meal. I decided to experiment a little and came up with a recipe for the most scrumptious lemon muffins. They are light and airy, topped with a lemony glaze. Making these an ideal addition to brunch.

Lemon Glazed Muffins
Ingredients
Muffins:
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil (I used canola)
4 egg whites (or 2 eggs)
zest from 2-3 lemons

Glaze:
4 tablespoons organic lemon juice (or juice from 2-3 lemons)
6 tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. In a medium bowl add vinegar to milk and stir well (this will \”sour\” the milk – you can also use 3/4 cup buttermilk instead of doing this I was just saving money). Add oil, eggs and zest and whisk until combined.
3. In a large bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together. Add the milk mixture to your dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
4. Pour batter into 12 cupcake liners. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. While the bread is baking, stir the glaze ingredients together until sugar dissolves. When the muffins are done, and still in the cupcake pan, prick the bread with a wooden skewer making sure to go all the way to the bottom. Pour glaze over each muffin, and cool in pan on a wire rack.
* Note these taste better the next day so make sure you make them the day before you will be serving them.

Structured Handbags

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

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let\’s go shopping: 1/2/3/4

Structured handbags can be found in every store from Forever 21 to Saks Fifth Avenue, and everything in between. The bag can bring a touch of sophistication to any outfit. Whether you are feeling sexy or classy a structured handbag is perfect to compliment your look. Structured handbags are a must have accessory in my opinion. What do you think of the structured bag?  

Five Things

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

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 {the candle wall at the davisburg candle factory}
I took complete advantage of the beautiful weather this week. I made a trip to the candle factory (more about that next week), went to my first Detroit Tigers game of the season, had a bbq and found peonies in season at the local market. My weekend will consist of spending time with my mum (flower, purse and shoe shopping + creating confections in the kitchen) and having a low key Sunday brunch. What are your plans this weekend?
 {comerica park carousel}
 {beer can chicken}
 {miniature bud vase + peony}
{no spillage on the stove}
to prevent your water from boiling over, place a wooden spoon across the center

What Do I Wear: Wedding Edition

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

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Whether you like it or not wedding season is upon us. With this comes the all to familiar feeling of “what do I wear?”. Then comes decoding the invitation; casual, black tie and semi-formal attire. Here is my little guide for interpreting wedding dress codes, and tips you can apply to any wedding or event.

Black Tie. Black tie is the most formal of all wedding dress codes.  More often than not, black tie weddings are in the evenings so bring on the sequins.  I suggest wearing a long evening gown paired with sparkly jewelry and a gorgeous updo. 

Semi-Formal. You will want to take into consideration the time and location of the wedding. If the wedding is during the day, opt for pastels paired with a pop of pink on your lips. For nighttime, opt for bold jewel tones paired with a red lip.

 Casual. Stick with a natural makeup look and a simple hairstyle. Usually my hair is in a braid for casual weddings. A sundress or a nice blouse and skirt will give you a chic informal look.

Never fail tips
• Don’t know what to wear? Opt for a romantic look.
• Keep your makeup natural and play up your eyes or lips based on the wedding dress code.
• When it comes to hair, a simple updo, chignon, braid or bouncy ponytail can easily finish off a romantic look.
• Nude heels will elongate your legs and make them appear thinner.
• If wearing open toe shoes be sure that your toes are polished.
• When wearing nail polish light pinks and nudes go perfect with any dress code/color.
• A clutch is a must; in my opinion
• NEVER wear jeans.

Barbie Pink Nails

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

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Growing up, you could find my pink polished fingers wrapped around a Barbie.  To this day pink (preferably Barbie pink) is still my signature color, but I feel as though the ideal Barbie pink polish has never existed. So you can imagine my excitement when Zoya released Shelby, the perfect Barbie pink. As soon as I saw this hue I knew that I had to pair it with a bit of sparkle.

 {Martha Stewart\’s Kunzite Glitter & Zoya\’s Shelby}
{Paint two coats of polish & top coat with the exception of your ring finger}
 
{Apply clear polish to your ring finger}
{Sprinkle with loose glitter and shake off the excess}
 {final result the perfect Barbie pink manicure}
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