NS Lifestyles

Le Salon Bleu

posted on : September 8, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I just love a good salon. After living in New York City, there are very few places that hold up to the ones I frequented in the Big Apple. A simple haircut and blow dry can turn into a disaster. Over the past 6 months, I have found a great salon, Le Salon Bleu, 270 Mason St, Greenwich, Ct 06830. The owner, Billy, is really talented and he “gets it”. Whether it be a cut, color or blow out, Billy will make sure that you love your look. They are offering a 20% off all services for NS LIFESTYLE readers. Just mention the blog when you go in. I promise you, you will be thrilled with your new style!!

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It’s a Fabulous Night for a Moondance

posted on : September 7, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

Happy Labor Day!!! As we approach the last night of summer, we reflect on all the great times spent with family and friends. The many memorable vacation days and celebrations. The making of new friends and cherishing the old. What a great summer it has been.

It has also been a great summer for our readers. I have loved seeing all your photos over the past few months. I really cannot help but sharing just a few:

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Weekend Real Estate Stalking

posted on : September 5, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

Today we are featuring a Connectiut country house. It is much different from the other homes we have featured in the past. It has a cool rugged outdoorsy feel. Almost like you could see this home transplanted out West. If you would like more information on this home, please contact Christine Olyenick HERE

Or if you would like to see this home in person there is an open house tomorrow 10-4

81 Kettle Creek Rd, Weston, Ct 06883

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Fashionable Friend Friday

posted on : September 4, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 1 Comment

Today’s Fashionable Friend Friday is a pint sized powerhouse. My little friend Annie is amazing. She is a history buff that knows more facts about the presidents and first ladies than the Libray of Congress!! She’s only in second grade but she has already been featured on another blog, been named Camper of the Week at Cape Cod Sea Camp, played and Oompa Loompa, perfected the back flip dive, was a colonial girl in a historical play, seen Taylor Swift live, and has better dance moves than Michael Jackson. Annie, you are AWESOME!!! I want to be just like you when I grow up!!!!! Bon Weekend!

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First Day of School Breakfast

posted on : September 3, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I saw this recipe and thought it would be perfect to make for the first day of school. You can prepare it the night before and get up early to cook it, before school or cook it the night before and heat it up in the morning. Either way, it is a fun recipe to kick off the school year!

Slow Cooker Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

adapted from GetCrocked.com

Ingredients

non stick cooking spray

2 c all purpose flour

1/4 c poppy seeds

1T. baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 c. sugar

3 eggs

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1/2c greek yogurt or sour cream

1/4 c milk

1 tsp lemon peel finely shredded

1/4 c lemon juice fresh

1 tsp. vanilla

Icing

2 c powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. lemon peel finely shredded

lemon juice or milk

1. Spray a 5 quart oval or 4 quart round slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. Combine flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Set aside

3. Whisk sugar, eggs, oil, yogurt, milk, lemon peel, lemon juice, and the 1tsp vanilla, until sugar dissolves in a medium bowl.

4. Mix sugar mixture with flour mixture all at once. Stir until combined (mixture will be lumpy). Spoon batter into prepared slow cooker.

5. Cover. Cook on High for 1 1/2 hours or until top appears set.

6. Turn slow cooker off.

7. Remove lid CAREFULLY so condensation from lid does not drip onto bread.

8. Cover the top of the slow cooker completely with a paper towels placing the lid on top. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

9. Run a knife around the edges of slow cooker, remove bread from crock or remove the baking dish and set on countertop to cool.

10. Cool completely on a wire rack or plate.

11. Drizzle bread with lemon icing.

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Wish List Wednesday

posted on : September 2, 2015 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

The lace-up flats have recently caught my eye. I really love this look and think it would be a smart move to add this look to my fall wardrobe. I cannot decide which pair to choose. They are all so chic looking. Luckily for me I am having lunch with my very fashionable friend, Linie, soon and I know she will have some fab recommendations for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Until then I will virtually dream about owning a pair.