tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25603805838686172162024-10-24T23:21:40.222-07:00The Blonde BingoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-16329194658477352522013-09-20T22:57:00.000-07:002013-09-20T22:57:03.855-07:00Fall is here!
Sunday marks the official first day of FALL!
To kick things off, here is a free autumn printable to get you in the good ol' apple picking, pumpkin pie spirit. Just right click to save the image to your desktop. Now I think it's time for a pumpkin spice latte!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-56379560029611088132013-08-29T18:46:00.000-07:002013-08-29T18:46:12.236-07:00Carpe Diem
Alright, Folks! One more workday until our 3 day weekend is here!
Hope everyone has a fabulous Labor Day soaking up the last bit of summertime.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-18979455510370470242013-08-26T20:51:00.004-07:002013-08-26T20:51:58.136-07:00Messy Hair Don't Care
For those days when you just want to roll out of bed.
Embrace the messy hair, or just learn how to make a sock bun (easier said than done!).
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-37561455444992995812013-08-25T19:25:00.000-07:002013-08-25T19:25:11.193-07:00Maternity Photo ShootMy lovely cousin is almost due with her little baby girl, Reese. The other day we went to our local rose garden & spent the afternoon taking photos of her and the adorable baby bump. Here a few of my favorites from the day. I can't wait to meet you baby! :)
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-90906183623539171312012-10-23T21:36:00.001-07:002012-10-23T21:36:32.964-07:00Rachel Zoe Halloween Costume
Still haven't figured out your Halloween costume yet?
Well, I have just the costume for you to make everyone go b-a-n-a-n-a-s!
Last year I dressed up as the fabulous Rachel Zoe! Although I was
scrubbing the red lip stain off my face for a week, it is quite fun to
act like her for an evening :)
It's pretty easy & most of the items are probably already in your Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-86814339379503448572012-07-30T21:01:00.004-07:002012-07-30T21:01:33.798-07:00Oreo Infused Brownies
In the mood for some chocolatey goodness?
Whip up these super easy Oreo Infused Brownies, which only takes about an hour!
Ingredients:
Brownie box
Oreo's
Chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven and make brownie batter per box instructions
Pour half of batter into bottom of the pan
Add one layer of Oreo's on top of the brownie mix
Pour the rest of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-50478428274281313452012-07-17T09:40:00.001-07:002012-07-17T13:53:13.663-07:00Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Conan!
This past weekend my cousin married her high school sweetheart of 9 years!
It was beyond perfect amidst the rolling hills at the most amazing resort, Corde Valle in San Martin.
Here are a few of my favorite moments from their wedding day.......
Bride to Be, all dolled up!
Bride and her lovely ladies!
She had quite the entourage :-)
The groom seeing the bride Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-10929550203050918042012-06-26T20:26:00.002-07:002012-06-26T20:26:34.111-07:00{skinny} Stars and Stripes Margarita<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-76697093194963896202012-06-22T09:04:00.001-07:002012-06-22T09:09:04.953-07:00Wedding Crashers
In honor of today being Friday, let's have some fun!
Is Wedding Crashers your favorite movie?
Do you dream of one day successfully crashing a wedding?
If so, then you are in luck!
Due to the help of this new {beta} app, Crash Corsage, anyone can now be a professional Wedding Crasher.
The app uses the couple's wedding website to fill you in on all the important Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-46445206041678698302012-06-11T09:18:00.001-07:002012-06-11T09:18:38.567-07:00Miami Bound!
Neon, neon, and more neon!!
I am headed to Miami this week for my cousin's bachelorette party with 12 California girls for a weekend of debauchery!
We are beyond excited- I keep catching myself yelling, "I'm in Miami, Bitch!"
My outfits are all planned and my suitcase is jam packed with colorful ViX bikinis, Forever 21 accessories, and party dresses.
Let theUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-32707149706839557842012-06-06T21:22:00.002-07:002012-06-07T11:59:27.993-07:00Weekend Getaway: Tiburon
Oh Tiburon!
My new favorite hidden gem tucked away right across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Last weekend, I surprised my boyfriend with a weekend getaway to Tiburon for his birthday.
It is the cutest little town full of sweeping ocean views, fancy homes, biking trails, greenery, and eateries.
The birthday boy's itinerary!
We spent the morning sipping on mimosas andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-12972209454962313782012-05-30T07:47:00.001-07:002012-05-30T07:47:29.080-07:00Day Trip to Angel Island
Searching for an afternoon destination to get a breath of fresh air and escape the hustle and bustle of the city?
Angel Island is your perfect escape when the weather is nice! The island is home to a historic army camp, an old immigration station and is currently a California State Park. Just a short and easy ferry ride from San Francisco or Tiburon, the island Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-75838622745813718842012-05-22T20:02:00.001-07:002012-05-22T20:02:48.223-07:00Pesto Tortellini Skewers
Attending a Memorial Day barbeque this weekend?
Pesto Tortellini Skewers
would be the perfect {and simple} side dish or appetizer to bring with you!
Ingredients:
1 package 3 cheese tortellini
1 container grape tomatoes, halved
Fresh mozzarella, cut in 1 inch pieces
3/4 cup pesto sauce
24 wooden skewers
Directions:
Cook tortellini according Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-10745904909911117972012-05-14T12:10:00.002-07:002012-05-14T12:10:45.058-07:00DIY Photo Booth
A DIY photo booth is a perfect addition to any party.
All you really need are a few items: creative props, a festive backdrop, and a camera on a tri-pod.
For my cousin's bridal shower last weekend, My sister and I created our own version. Although a few hours are needed to create one, it is well worth it! Everyone loved it and the photos are priceless!
An Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-69979104914955341072012-05-03T13:12:00.000-07:002012-05-03T13:17:43.362-07:00Cinco de Mayo Inspiration
Cinco de Mayo is only a few days away!
Will you be celebrating? If so, check out my Cinco de Mayo Pinterest board for some ideas on decor, attire, festive recipes, and of course, yummy cocktail concoctions!
Hasta luego!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-65946856775145154562012-04-29T20:55:00.001-07:002012-04-29T20:55:07.290-07:00The Cinemagram App
Have you heard of the app Cinemagram yet?
Mind boggling, right?
I was just introduced to this iPhone app over the weekend by the ladies at brit.co.
Cinemagram lets you create pictures that move, almost like a GIF. But there is a catch, you get to choose which part of the photo moves! First, you take a short video of the scene you wish to capture. Then, you select Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-29971379052360228812012-04-24T21:49:00.001-07:002012-04-24T21:49:25.176-07:00Weekend Getaway: Santa Ynez Valley
Last weekend my family and I meandered our way down the 101 to the Santa Ynez Valley for a weekend getaway. We spent our days wine tasting at boutique wineries, eating italian food, and soaking up the sunshine and rolling hill views.
Our home for the weekend
We stayed here, which I found on VRBO.com-my favorite site ever for vacation rentals! The ranch-style house was Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-41151758322344948412012-04-16T09:45:00.000-07:002012-04-16T09:45:16.516-07:00Broccoli Bean Salad & Treat!This quick and easy salad is one of my favorite things to eat for lunch. The cannellini beans are protein packed and will keep you feeling full! I usually make a big batch on Sunday night and package it up into containers to take with me for lunch throughout the week.
Ingredients:
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup uncooked broccoli, chopped
1 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-81879104434406611722012-04-09T22:26:00.000-07:002012-04-09T22:26:04.636-07:00Maui Snapshots
My boyfriend and I just got back from our quick getaway to Maui. We spent our days lounging at Big Beach, soaking up the sun, sipping on tropical cocktails, attending a wedding, and visiting with friends and family.
Here are a few of my favorite snapshots from our weekend visiting the island of Maui....
I have ZERO balance, but somehow did a nice job paddle boarding!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-52896504306188867152012-04-02T10:23:00.000-07:002012-04-02T10:23:30.779-07:00Weekend SnapshotsThis weekend was the kickoff to my birthday month (yes, I celebrate my birthday all month long). I celebrated with a champagne happy hour at Vintage Wine Merchants, dinner and wine at LB Steak with dad and grandma, and preparing for my trip to Maui in a few short days. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend as well!
{L to R: new beach bag for Maui, Boyfriend and I at LB, my favoriteUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-78859671495884172322012-03-26T09:11:00.000-07:002012-03-26T09:11:51.621-07:00Glitterized Mason JarOne night on Pinterest, I stumbled upon a variety of sparkly DIY projects. With my current obsession with mason jars, I thought it would be a good idea to blend the two and make a glitterized mason jar for my bathroom. Every girl needs a sparkly item in their bathroom!
What you will need:Mod Podge GlossGlitter- I used Yellow Gold Martha Stewart GlitterMason Jar or other glass Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-49179025333674169572012-03-20T09:16:00.000-07:002012-03-20T09:16:29.731-07:00Chocolatey Overnight OatsI am all about saving time in the morning before work. Overnight oats are prepped the night before, so all I have to do is grab it out of the fridge and I am out the door! Overnight, the oats soak up whatever liquid you combine them with, making it nice and thick in the morning.
There are a variety of ways of making overnight oats. This time around, I infused my oats with chocolate Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-91206837369039054592012-03-12T20:22:00.065-07:002012-03-14T08:58:10.218-07:00Green with Envy
St. Patty's Day is only a few days away!
Have you thought of how to incorporate green into your Saturday outfit yet?
Here is some inspiration:
{headband, blazer, flower, top, shorts, earrings, jeans, shoes, polish}
In college, this was one of my favorite holidays. The bars open up at 6:00am in San Luis Obispo, so we would slap on Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-46449877936777032522012-03-12T09:01:00.000-07:002012-03-12T09:01:25.822-07:00Maui Dreamin'My boyfriend and I are jetting off to Maui in a few short weeks. I keep finding myself daydreaming of endless mai tai's, fedoras, and beachy attire. Here are a few items currently on my Hawaiian getaway wish list.
{aviators, tank, fedora, tote, earrings, shorts, sandals}
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560380583868617216.post-68071853887015951752012-03-07T08:55:00.000-08:002012-03-07T08:55:26.944-08:00Crushed Up Thin Mint Cookies
On Friday evening I found myself staring at my box of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies; to eat or not to eat? I decided I should bake with them and experiment. A few ideas came to mind.... I then came up with: crushed up Thin Mint cookies.
I used the Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe, seen here. I omitted the chocolate chips for one roll of Thin Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5