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Summer Must-Have #4

rachelgcfl — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:14:16 +0000

My Summer Must-Have #4 (and the last) is a HUGE GOLD CUFF!

via California Beauty

Gold AND Pearls? Yes, yes, yes! (via Pinterest)

How about this Carolina Gold Starfish Cuff?

Summer Must-Have #3

rachelgcfl — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:04:44 +0000

For a dressy or casual look, why not try a sequin skirt? Yes, please!

via Pinterest (original source unknown)

via Pinterest

via Free People

Summer Must-Have #2

rachelgcfl — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:28:52 +0000

We’ve seen them all over Pinterest, fashion magazines, and the blogosphere…WHITE JEANS!

via part-time princess

via J.Crew

Maybe these, these, or these?

Summer Must-Have #1

rachelgcfl — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:27:55 +0000

This summer there are four things I am dying to add to my closet. Although, with a tight budget these days, they may have to wait. I’ll share an item a day this week starting with today’s Summer Must-Have: a BIG Necklace!

I love the statement large accessories bring. A huge, colorful necklace can add to any outfit, even a simple, plain-white t-shirt. Here are some inspiration photos I love…

via Madame de Rosa

via lucylaucht

Animal Wall Decals by BLIK®

rachelgcfl — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:42:22 +0000

More from The Land of Nod: Colorful, graphic animal wall decals! Deer, Elephant, Giraffe, Birds, and Butterflies!

Animal Portraits by Berkley Illustration

rachelgcfl — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:03:30 +0000

I love these animal portraits by Berkley Illustration available at The Land of Nod. The Land of Nod is a home decor website targeted towards kids rooms (I’ve been working on a bedroom design plan for my 3-year-old nephew!), but it has a lot of room decor that could work for any art and design lover’s home. I’ll be featuring more great pieces from The Land of Nod this week.

Bethaney Swanson Cancer Fund

rachelgcfl — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:31:57 +0000

Bethaney, Jeremy, and Ben Swanson

One of the greatest people on earth, whom I’m blessed to have as one of my closest friends, is Benjamin Swanson. His mother, Bethaney Swanson, discovered she had colon cancer a year ago, and after 6-months of surgery, radiation, and chemo, she was doing very well. Recently, however, the doctors found the cancer spread to her lungs and chest walls. She will be undergoing more chemo and CyberKnife radiotherapy, a series of treatments that costs $40,000 and is not covered under her insurance policy. Friends, families, coworkers, and strangers are rallying together to help provide financial support to the Swanson family. Bethaney and Jeremy have two sons, including Ben, and a daughter. If you would like to contribute to the Bethaney Swanson Cancer Fund, please make checks payable to the Bethaney Swanson Medical Account and send to the following address:

Sharon Brannan, CPA
161 N. Main St.
Williston, FL 32696
(352) 528-6558

If you’re in Jacksonville, Florida on June 8th, you can also support the Bethaney Swanson Cancer Fund by attending the Personnes, The John Carver Band, and Gator Ghost concert. Sure to be a good time!

Prayers are also welcomed!

Poster by Brittany Norris (another friend!)

Where Books Are Loved

rachelgcfl — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:15:03 +0000

To piggyback on my last post about books, my favorite bookstore of all time – with Chamblin Bookmine in Jacksonville, Florida coming in a close second – is the Strand in New York City. Wooden bookshelves, LOTS of books (2.5 MILLION or 18 MILES of new, used, and rare books), a maze of a building (3 floors) with never-ending nooks and crannies, and rich history (family owned since 1927!). I have to pop in when I’m in the city…

It’s where books are LOVED!

Fantastic Flying Books

rachelgcfl — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:50:49 +0000

When my uncle was in town a few months ago, he took me to see the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films at the Carolina Theatre in Durham (A historic theater that shows movies and hosts concerts. A must go if you live here and have never been!). I, along with everyone else in attendance, fell in love with The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which, with no surprise, won the Oscar. It captures the beautiful, amazement of books.

{EAT} Gluten-Free Cocoa Pancakes

rachelgcfl — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:27:25 +0000

Happy Monday! How about these gluten-free cocoa pancakes to start off our week? YUMMY!

Recipe and photo via ATX Gluten Free.

Ingredients:

4 oz. brown rice flour
3 oz. sweet sorghum flour
1 oz. tapioca starch
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
8 oz. water
2 eggs
2 oz. extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions:

Measure dry ingredients using a kitchen scale, place all in large bowl. Add salt and baking powder. Whisk to aerate dry ingredients. Add in egg, water, olive oil and vanilla. Mix until ingredients are combined and smooth. Preheat skillet to medium-high heat. Make sure it is warm before adding oil. Add cooking oil and pour pancake batter onto skillet in small circles. Cook until golden brown on edges, there will be bubbles around the edges also, and flip to finish cooking, about 1-2 minutes. Serve warm.