Over Christmas, I bought the cutest tropical floral top at the Poppy Caravan pop-up in Florida. It was from the luxury lifestyle brand Ala von Auersperg. I was lucky enough to get to meet one of their fabulous stylists, Miss Trish. Maybe you remember her beautiful Miss Trish of Capri sandals? I really fell in love with Ala’s resort line. And my cute top is BEYOND. At first, I saw Trish wearing it over white jeans but then when I went into the shop to check out all the new arrivals, I wore it as a dress and it was even cuter. Here is a sneak peek of the current Ala von Auersperg collection. My favorite items are of course my ruffle poncho top, the tropical print flare pants, the seashell, and coral silk “Runaway Beach” dresses. But honestly, I do love everything. If you are traveling to the Palm Beach area visit the shop on Worth Ave or check out the Ala Website, HERE.
My good friend made this easy Million Dollar Dip for the Super Bowl and I had to get the recipe and share it with you. It was so great. It only takes a few minutes to make but it will leave your guests begging for more. Serve it at your next gathering with some tortilla chips and you will be the hit of the party. If you make it drop me a comment below and let me know how you like it!!!!
adapted from cooking professionally
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 green onions, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup bacon bits, pre-cooked
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
tortilla chips, optional, for serving
In a large serving bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon bits, almonds, and garlic.
Mix thoroughly until all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Serve with tortilla chips or your preferred dip accompaniment!
My weakness is statement earrings. I always seem to pick up a pair here or there over any other wardrobe accessory. I feel like a statement earring brings any outfit to the next level. Above all else, I always get compliments on my earrings. I also receive so many requests for really special-looking pairs. Here are some of my favorites. I especially love the turquoise ones. I bought the pearl hoops last month and they have quickly become my favs. Happy Shopping!!!
ONE//TWO//THREE//FOUR//FIVE//SIX//SEVEN//EIGHT//NINE//TEN//ELEVEN//
If you are headed to someplace warm within the next few weeks, you are going to want to check out Sara Joy Beach Wear. I met Sara Joy through a friend and have been hooked ever since. I absolutely love her beach sarongs, wraps, and cover-ups. The prints and colors are so on-trend.
Each print in the artistic collection is created by Sara herself – so you can feel special in what you’re wearing. We strive to be a zero-waste business, manufacturing in small batches and using our waste fabric for new products. You’ll see a variety of beautiful cottons and each piece is One Size, made to be worn many different ways. You’ll see an ease of wear, a piece you’ll never want to take off because it feels so good.
Here are a few of my favorite Sara Joy pieces but to see the entire collection, click HERE.
Also, Sara is offering 10% off your entire order when you use the code “JOYFUL” at checkout.
I love all the Super Bowl food that I see everyone posting on Social Media but we thought this year we would serve one of my husband’s favorite dishes, Carbonara pasta. It’s so easy to make and very filling on its own so you do not need much else. Plus let keeps you away from all the chicken wings and chips!!!! Bon Appetit!!!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound pancetta diced
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced, about 1 teaspoon
- 3-4 whole eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
- 1 pound spaghetti (or bucatini or fettuccine)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fill a large pot of salted water put it on to boil
- While the water is coming to a boil, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook slowly until crispy.Add the garlic and cook another minute, then turn off the heat and put the pancetta and garlic into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs and mix in about half of the cheese.
- Once the water has reached a rolling boil, add the dry pasta, and cook, uncovered, at a rolling boil.
- When the pasta is al dente (still a little firm, not mushy), use tongs to move it to the bowl with the bacon and garlic. Let it be dripping wet. Reserve some of the pasta water. Move the pasta from the pot to the bowl quickly, as you want the pasta to be hot. It’s the heat of the pasta that will heat the eggs sufficiently to create a creamy sauce.Toss everything to combine, allowing the pasta to cool just enough so that it doesn’t make the eggs curdle when you mix them in.
6. Add the beaten egg mixture: Add the beaten eggs with cheese and toss quickly to combine once more. Add salt to taste. Add some pasta water back to the pasta to keep it from drying out.
Serve at once with the rest of the parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
No one sets a prettier table than Carolyn Binder of CB Lifestyle. I love the tables she created for Valentines Day using pinks and reds and how she “put a ring” on all the napkins!! How amazing are those Evil Eye napkin rings? There is also a matching bottle opener too on her site. All of the items below and more fabulous tablesetting pieces are available on the CB Website HERE.
