Temptation

Button-up, Cardigan: J.Crew
Jeans: LOFT
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (via TJMaxx)
Bag: COACH (thrifted)
WHEN: Date night

Last weekend we had a mother-daughter Oriental Garden Party in our church and I had to (had no choice in the matter) go buy a dress that would resemble something oriental. I literally looked everywhere and had no luck. Of course, I did not want to spend more then $10 on it and resorted to thrifting. So there I go looking for a dress with some kind of Chinese/Japanese resemblance, trying to stay away from ALL the other racks... and... so... I... didn't... buy... anything... except this COACH bag, which almost doesn't count right? I knew you would understand!

Simplicity

T-shirt: NY&Co
Skirt, Shades: LOFT
Belt: Calvin Klein (from dress)
Shoes: GAP

Sometimes you just need some simplicity in life. Get de-cluttered and reorganize everything from your head to the last cupboard. I am doing just that today - cleaning out my closet room, changing some decor around the house and researching some DIY projects (and attempting them).
Pause for a Proverb:  Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. (Proverbs19:15)

Happy Monday!
Happy Spring Cleaning!

Mommy Day

For this Mother's Day I am planning on honoring my beautiful and amazing mothers (my mom and in-law). The word mom encompasses so much that it's hard to define what it is really like to be a 'mom'. I'm not a mother myself (yet) but all I know is that it's the toughest job in the world. I know that it's the most rewarding job also although we do bring disappointments to our moms at times. There is nothing that says that you care more than a gift with thought, so here is a quick and easy recipe your mom is bound to love!
Have a great weekend ladies (mommies or not)!

Ingredients:
1 cup Whipping Cream
1tsp vanilla
1 tbsp confectioner's sugar
3 tbsp cool whip
2 (1lb each) packages of strawberries (or any other berries)
1 round angel food cake

Equipment:
Hand-held or stand mixer
Truffle Bowl

Preparation:1. To make sure you will get stiff, fluffy cream put the mixer bowl, whisk and whipping cream into freezer for about 15 minutes ***very important step***
2. Wash and cut strawberries
3. Cut the angel food cake across, splitting it into two halves; then cut about 2 in pieces
4. Layer the angel food cake on the bottom and spread half the strawberries evenly on top

5. Cover the strawberries with half of the whipped cream 

6. Again layer the angle food cake, then cream and top with strawberries (if you add other berries it will look even better)
7. Cool in the fridge for about 2-3 hours

8. Serve and enjoy!

P.S. If you want a little more dzing to your dessert, pour a little orange liquor over the angel food cake.


P.P.S. I'm also made these to bring over to moms' houses. They are a little bit of work but every bite is worth it!

Rain Rain (don't) Go Away

Shirt: Old Navy
Sequin Tank: NY&Co
Skirt Talbots
Bracelets: H&M
Gold String Necklace: Present from my grandmother
Shoes: Antique Show (box labeled 1982)

As I was sitting in a quiet house all by myself, listening to the sound of rain outside, I realized how much I loved those moments. It was peaceful and calm, as I drank my hot tea and had some pastries, thinking on important things. I couldn't hear traffic nose and didn't even bother turning on the music because I was just.... Uhhhhhh... mesmerized by the rain. It was amazing - listening to the rain as it sang it's lullaby to me washing everything clean. Thank you rain for keeping me company on a cold spring night.

Special Occasion

I am going to visit my family overseas and attend my cousin's wedding. Ever since I thought about going for a visit I was on the hunt for a perfect dress. Finding a simple dress as a guest of the wedding that isn't going to flash everyone and satisfy some fashion sense is hard. I feel like there is nothing out there for those of us who want to stay modest and at the same time don't look grandma-ish. Do you have an event you need a cute dress for? Check these out! Feel free to comment and suggest other stores, online boutiques and web pages.

{Thanks bunches}

Lemon Drop

Midsummer Night's Dream

In The Fields

Blushing Cheeks

Teal Peplum 

Royal Violet

Girly Lace

Sweet Structure