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Monthly Archives: July 2017

Weekend Real Estate Stalking

This Weekend’s Real Estate Stalking home is a gorgeous, stately home in White Plains!!!  The modern layout is so perfect for entertaining…..to see it for your self, contact Nicole Toal.

Vacation Looks

I have received so many questions about what to 
pack for summer vacations.  I recently went to a 
family wedding and here are some of the things I 
brought.  These looks are also great for a couple of 
upcoming trips that we will be taking later in the 
summer.  The dresses are so comfortable and can be 
dressed up for nighttime by adding some cute sandals 
and jewelry.  One of the best investments I made is a 
summer weight black dress.  It is so easy to style 
with white, metallic or bright accessories.  It is also my 
go to when I have to be in the city for summer events.  
White jeans are always perfect.  And there are so 
many cute tops available in all price ranges.  I 
found those amazing wedge sandals and they are so comfortable & stylish.  The blue and white dress 
below is probably one of the best looks all summer.  I 
love the way it looks with tassel earrings and an 
embellished flat.  And I caved and bought the “ark” 
bag in the natural color.  I’ve seen it all over but it 
really does look great with any summer outfit and it 
is so easy to pack that I am thinking of getting it in 
another color!!!!  Happy Trails!!!!

Vacation Looks

TIBI shift dress
tibi.com

Eliza J floral dress
nordstrom.com

Etro bohemian top
orchardmile.com

Frame flare jeans
intermixonline.com

Tory Burch slide sandals
nordstrom.com

Sofia M. beaded sandals
theclutcher.com

Flat shoes
 – calzatureshoponline.com

Sol Sana Wedges
Shop Bop


Misa royal blue earrings
anthropologie.com

Kate Spade beaded earrings
saksfifthavenue.com

BLT Skewers

With the weather so hot, I am looking for recipes that are easy and will keep us cool (by not having to turn on the oven!!!!).  I love this BLT Skewers recipe.  It is super simple and a total crowd favorite.  I have made these for Shakespeare in the Park picnics and for my own weeknight dinner.  They never disappoint!!

image Holley Grainger

recipe adapted from Holley Granger

Ingredients
  • 1 piece of bacon
  • 2 slices whole wheat bread
  • 2 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lettuce leaf
Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon.
  2. Toast the bread and cut each slice into quarters (8 squares). You can add Mayo to the bread if you like.
  3. Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
  4. Assemble your BLT skewers. Start with the toasted bread, tomato, bacon, and lettuce.
  5. Enjoy!
  6. Yields: 2 Skewers


August Morgan

I found one of the cutest companies online..August Morgan.  They have the most adorable clothing, embroidered cocktail napkins and glassware.  I love the way the napkins look on my bar cart with my vintage glasses but they honestly would look amazing anywhere!!!!!  I have the beautiful pink long caftan but the gingham dress with the ruffle sleeves and the long blue and white striped dress are calling my name!!!!

image awed by monica

Things That Caught My Eye This Week

So today is Amazon Prime Day.  I was really not too impressed with some of the offerings so I decided to do my own “prime’ day.  Here are some incredible things that did catch my eye,  AND they are all wayyyy under $100.  Happy Guilt Free Shopping!!!!

This is so great for a boat or a picnic on the beach.

I always have this in my beach bag.

Another cute top to wear with white jeans!!!!!!

You are going to want to use this every time you clean your face!

Here is another of my summer favorites with white jeans.

I am in love with Greek Sandals and this is such a cute pair!

The Turquoise love continues and these would make any summer outfit!!!!

If you are looking for a statement necklace…THIS IS IT (it also comes in black and white).

Another super cute pair of Greek Sandals.

I love these water bottles, great designs and price.

I just bought this for my sister and her boys to use in their pool!!!!

If you are looking for this summers “IT” bag…I found it for you at a great price!!!!!

Book Club Monday

Today’s book club choice is by one of my favorite authors, Lauren Weisberger, of the Devil Wears Prada fame!!!  Her new book, The Single’s Game sounds amazing.  Here is the story and I cannot wait to start it this week…..

When America’s sweetheart, Charlotte “Charlie” Silver, makes a pact with the devil, the infamously brutal coach Todd Feltner, Good Girl Charlie is banished. After all, no one ever wins big by playing nice. Charlie finds herself catapulted into a world of celebrity stylists, private parties, charity events on mega-yachts, and secret dates with Hollywood royalty. But in a world obsessed with good looks and hot shots, is Charlie willing to lose herself to win it all?

The Singles Game is a sexy and wickedly entertaining romp through a world where the stakes are high—and no one plays by the rules. -Amazon.com

For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE.

image Amazon.com