globe party...

maybe it's because i'm a tad bit obsessed with globes.... but, i just love this party that jordan put together.

more pics here.

grilled veggie wraps with goat cheese...

again,

so sorry to be mia on this blog. still getting ready for baby girl. less that a week!

but, i am popping in to tell you to check out my latest post over on the zupas blog for a yummy grilled veggie wrap. so good. i'm craving one as we speak.

click here for recipe.


have a great weekend!

gone strawberry pickin'....

{image by me}

hello!

sorry for being MIA the last little bit, but i've been working on a few projects and relaxing before baby girl arrives [only two weeks left... or less!]

but, if you are local, or not, you might want to check out my latest post over on the cafe zupas blog on some local strawberry picking!

there's nothing like picking your own produce and eating fresh sweet strawberries right off the vine! there isn't much time left in the u-pick strawberry season, so head over here to check out the details before all the strawberries are gone..

check more out here!

salads...

i'm a big salad eater. especially in the summer, i eat salads for lunch and dinner.

my current favorite salad is something with mixed greens, a cheese, a fruit, and a nut..

you can check out my latest post over at the zupas blog for my favorite balsamic vinaigrette recipe.. it's super tasty and super easy to make!

check it out here.

newspaper basket ...

i quite like this newspaper basket jess from how about orange made.

click here for instructions.

i wonder how hard it would be to make?

kitchen renovation...

i just came across this great kitchen renovation over at life in the fun lane.

check more out here.

the before:

and, the after:

loving : stripes ...

i'm currently loving stripes...

tory dress, by corey lynn calter

day dress from built by wendy

easton stripe esti skirt, by kate spade

meghann dress, by heidi merrick

corn on the cob...

It’s isn’t too much longer that corn on the cob will be in full season around these parts.    in fact, i’ve already seen some decent prices on corn at my local market.

instead of using the same old boring butter, salt, and pepper with your corn.  why not try something new?

here’s a great recipe for corn on the cob with shallot-thyme butter.   the flavor combined with some fresh sweet corn will blow your socks off!!

read more for recipe…

{corn on the cob with shallot-thyme butter}recipe found here

8 tablespoons [1 stick butter], room temperature

2/3 cup chopped shallots [3 oz]

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 tsp dried [i really recommend fresh]

6-9 ears of corn, shucked – boiled or grilled. to grill brush with olive oil and cook 10 min. away from direct heat. move around a lot.

directions
melt 2 tbsp butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat
add shallots and saute until brown, about 4-7 minutes
cool
combine remaining 6 tbsp butter and thyme in small bowl
add shallot mixture and blend well.
season to taste with salt and pepper

serve with corn.

note to self...

..make this lemon tart asap!

looks divine! and, i love the touch of raspberries by rachel.

image via heart of light. recipe and details here.

{via heart of light, via smitten kitchen}

goop...

when it comes to actresses, i'm a pretty big fan of gwyneth paltrow. i think she oozes great style and class. and, not to mention she's a mother of two.

i love her website goop. if you haven't checked it out, it's a must. there's everything from parent tips, to recipes, to fashion advice.

check more out here.