The Blue and White Patio

I am starting to think about my Patio for the Summer season. Last year I switch it up a little and incorporated a lot of blue and while and I loved how it looked. I am going to expand on that again this year. Hopefully add more blue and white planters with boxwoods, some blue hydrangea, and a few more blue and white urns. I also want to add a blue and white tablescape. I found some great ideas on Pinterest. I love the way the table looks with the ginger jars and white table cloth and the polished chrome lantern in between. I also love the idea of adding succulents to a large blue and white bowl. There are so many good ideas below!! Happy Decorating. PS Today was a good day…I stopped in Home Goods and they had a ton of blue and white containers. HG Round Up coming soon!!!!

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Book Club Monday

This week’s book, The Song Book of Benny Lament by Amy Harmon, came highly recommended. I heard it just gets better and better as you read.

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From the bestselling author of What the Wind Knows and From Sand and Ash comes a powerful love story about a musical duo who put everything on the line to be together.

New York, 1960: For Benny Lament, music is his entire life. With his father’s deep ties to the mob, the Bronx piano man has learned that love and family can get you in trouble. So he keeps to himself, writing songs for other musicians, avoiding the spotlight…until the night his father brings him to see Esther Mine sing.

Esther is a petite powerhouse with a gorgeous voice. And when Benny writes a hit song and performs it with her, their collaboration thrusts the duo onto the national stage…and stirs up old issues and new scrutiny that the mob—and Benny—would rather avoid.

It would be easier to walk away. But the music and the woman are too hard for the piano man to resist. Benny’s songs and Esther’s vocals are an explosive combination, a sound that fans can’t get enough of. But though America might love the music they make together, some people aren’t ready for Benny Lament and Esther Mine on—or off—the stage. – Amazon.com

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

Benefits of Using Quality Skincare Lines


The items you use are only as excellent as your skincare routine. While high-quality products can improve the appearance of your skin now and in the future, low-quality goods can be useless and even harmful.

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Benefits Of a Good Skin Care Line?

The use of quality skincare products aid in the maintenance of healthy skin. All day, your skin sheds dead cells, so it’s vital to maintain glossy and healthy skin. An ideal skincare regime may help you avoid acne, treat wrinkles, and keep your skin looking great.

Your skin will appear more youthful: As you become older, your skin’s cells turn over at a slower rate, making it appear dull and lifeless. Using a high-quality skincare line like Biologique recherche can aid in the removal of dead skin cells, allowing your body to replace them with younger, healthier cells.

It’s easier — and less expensive — to prevent skin problems than it is to try to treat them later.

Your self-confidence will improve: As your skin improves, you will feel better about yourself and have greater self-confidence.

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Effective Skin-care Techniques?

A good, effective skincare routine can include the following elements:

Cleansing: Gently wash your skin with a face-specific cleanser. If you have dry skin, search for an alcohol-free cleanser, and if you have oily skin, search for an oil-free cleanser. Rinse with warm water thereafter.

ToningAfter washing your face, use a toner to help smooth and relax your skin while also restoring nutrients.

Even if you have oily skin, moisturizers should be used every time you wash your face. Choose an oil-free or gel product if you have this sort of skin.

Sunscreen: Even if your moisturizer contains sunscreen, it’s still a good idea to use a separate sunscreen every day, even if the weather is gloomy. Choose a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30 and broad-spectrum protection.

ExfoliatingExfoliators are optional and should be used after cleansing but before applying moisturizer. They should only be used once or twice a week at most.

Serum: A serum can help with specific problems like redness.

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Advantages of Using High-quality Skin Care Products?

Some advantages of using high-quality skincare products such as Biologique Recherche include:

Ingredients of high quality: Quality skin-care components can improve your skin in the same way that nutritious eating improves your body.

Environmental protection: pollution, for example.

Assist in the fight against the signs of aging, such as wrinkles and sunspots.

Exceeding expectations: Refined skincare products contain fewer bacteria and pollutants.

Avoid Low-quality Skin Care Products?

The following undesirable consequences are more likely to occur when using low-quality skincare products:

  • Ineffective outcomes
  • Viruses and Infections
  • Rashes and other allergic reactions
  • Adding to the problem by clogging pores, creating outbreaks, and so on.

Make an appointment with a professional skincare consultant now to discover more about the value of a high-quality skincare line like Biologique Recherche and which products might be beneficial to you

Setting the Table For Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend to all my fashionistas!!! I think mom deserves the best table-setting of all. I started thinking early on of what I would do for a special mother’s day table. Of course, I went to Pinterest for some inspiration. And, here is what I found. I love all the arrangements on the tables below, especially the one where all they used all succulents for the centerpiece. So clever…I do love the look of tulips, all the colored glass and the gold flatware. I also love all the the chargers from the bamboo, to the gold to the floral. There are so many good ideas in this post. I cannot wait to see what you all come up with…Send me all of your photos. Oh and Bon Weekend!!!!!!

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Make Mom a Skillet Apple Pie for Mothers Day

This easy skillet Apple Pie is the perfect treat to make for mom on Mother’s Day. Cooking the pie in a skillet gives the crust the most perfect gooey caramel taste from the brown sugar simmering in the bottom of the skillet. The combination of apples makes the filling both crisp and sweet. The butter pecan ice cream gives it an extra kick but traditional apple pie lovers might decide to stick with Vanilla ice cream. Either way, mom is going to flip over this delicious pie.

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Adapted from Southern Living

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Granny Smith apples
  • 2 pounds Braeburn apples
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 (14.1-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Butter Pecan Ice Cream
  • Preheat oven to 350º. Peel apples, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Toss apples with cinnamon and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
  • Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat; add brown sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and place 1 piecrust in a skillet over brown sugar mixture. Spoon apple mixture over piecrust, and top with remaining piecrust. Whisk egg white until foamy. Brush top of piecrust with egg white; sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar. Cut 4 or 5 slits on top for steam to escape.
  • Bake at 350º for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly, shielding with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Cool on a wire rack 30 minutes before serving. Serve with Butter Pecan ice cream.

Take A Ride To She La La…..

There is the cutest store, She La La with locations in Westport and New Caanan. I am always asked for a few new places outside of our immediate area to visit. I really love She La La and highly recommend a drive. The store is curated with the cutest clothes, accessories, and accents for your home. It is hard to leave without a few shopping bags filled with treasures. Luckily She La La has also expanded its online store. You can check out much of their merchandise assortment HERE. I did find a bunch of my favorite picks of their newest merchandise. All of these items can be purchase through their website. or GO VISIT: She La La, 120 Main St, New Canaan and 218 Post Rd E, Westport!

These gold “wing” earrings are stunning and just the right size to make the perfect statement with any outfit.

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I absolute love wicker candle holders. I scatter them all over my patio on summer nights. I cannot decide which style I love more, the tall or the shorter version.

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These chinoiserie candles are so pretty and can double as little planters when the candle is finished.

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I cannot resist a pair of horn earrings

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These decorative pineapples would be a pretty addition to any kitchen…

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One of my favorite mask chains was purchased at She La La a few months ago. I get so many compliments on it…They have many newer styles. I love this disc version:

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And the Evil Eye version…..

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I need these beverage holders for my patio this summer. They are great for a cabana, pool house, or beach house too….It’s so hard to find these…and I have never seen the wicker versions

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I love the look of this chambray jumpsuit….such a cute outfit for summer….the smocked top is great looking..

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She La La always has the cutest dresses at such a great price point. This is one of my favorites. The color and print are gorgeous!!! I also really like the sleeve detail.

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This tray would be prefect for a summer charcuterie board. Also check out all adorable cocktail napkins they have to match!

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I am always on the hunt for cute summer tops to wear with white jeans…this is a great one…

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It also comes in a dress version which I love too

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Another really really cute dress for summer…

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This desk set makes an awesome graduation gift. It comes in many colors and would be great for any dorm room!!

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How pretty are these Blue and White serving pieces? The salad bowl and tray are just what we need for all of our outdoor entertaining!

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Another thing I added to my cart are these “cabana” towels. They come in a bunch of colors and in an extra large size (which is hard to find).

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I always need spreaders and I cannot pass up these white bamboo ones…

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I am dying over these sequin flower earrings….I cannot decide on a color for myself but any of them would surely make all your summer outfits.

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The other items I was excited to find were really attractive indoor/outdoor pillows. They are so hard to find. She la la has some really beautiful options

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This dress is perfection…I have seen this exact look all over instagram for so much more $$$. This is a must have for summer…and I love the blue!!

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Here is another of my graduation picks. These crystal huggies are so pretty..and so on trend. Perfect for the graduate.

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Yet another adorable dress….love the printed skirt bottom…

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These starburst earrings are too pretty and unique to pass up. They come in other colors too.

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This is the prefect bathing suit cover up. I also really love the cheery color!

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And for those of you who were asking me for some long dress options for the summer….this would look great with some wedge sandals and a wicker clutch and off you go!!!

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And here is a sneak peek into one of the adorable shops….

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