Weekend Recap

Another relaxing weekend for the books, folks.  We didn't do much, which was nice.  We did have some good times though, especially since our friend came over last night to hang out and round out the weekend for us.  Some highlights include ::

• A very chill Friday night, complete with several episodes of Modern Family season 1 we hadn't seen
• A KU victory to clinch the Big 12 title, muck Fizzou y'all ;)
• A library trip so we can study up on buying a home
• Beer + whiskey cocktails at The Double down the street from us.  Relaxed atmosphere, good conversation and delicious beers equaled a good time with my main man
• Spending 2 hours at a coffee shop - he worked, I read.  I also ate delicious macarons of the pistachio and chai tea kind.  
• Coming oh so close to finishing a certain scarf for a certain new daddy (which I've been working on for far too long, so sorry, I have no excuses)
• Thai food, wine, card games and The Bort Report to finish off the weekend

How were your weekends, lovelies?  Did you get up to no good?  

Have a relaxing weekend!

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Happy weekend, dear readers!  What are you all up to this weekend?  We don't have much planned, other than waiting around for the Directv guy to show up tomorrow.  Our feed has been just plain awful for the last few weeks and after a few days of "searching for satellite" with no bad weather or wind or ice, we figured something was up and it was time to have a technician come out.  Grrrrr.  We're also planning a visit to the library down the street.  But that's it.  I'm fancyin a movie, some drinks perhaps at a local tavern and a whole lot of "chillaxing".  Whatever you get up to, have a great time!

It's been a few weeks since I've done a Friday's Fancies, so I thought I'd let you all know what I'd be wearing this weekend in a dream world!

Friday's Fancies by Meaganpie on Polyvore.com

Sunglasses - Roy Orbison by Rodarte for Opening Ceremony
Bag - Proenza Schouler PS1 large shoulder bag
Tank - Ashen Massachusetts Tank American Vintage
Sweater - Roll Edge Pullover Calypso St. Barth
Necklace - Alex & Chloe Eve's Stardust Necklace
Jeans - Product With Roots 501 tapered jean by Levi's
Shoes - ASOS Mex Leather woven flat shoes (my fave pick)

PS - Happy 174th Birthday, Chicago!

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I am hooked!

Friends, I am obsessed.  With making smoothies.  Especially smoothies of the Orange Julius kind.

For weeks now, I've been making smoothies and stocking up on fruit more than usual.  I've been going through it like it's going out of style and my body is liking it as well.  I've been making smoothies from here and here and thus have been plowing through plain yogurt and running out of agave nectar pretty fast.  Thank goodness the Dill Pickle Coop is right down the street!  Anyway...

The other day, I was looking up ideas for making a delicious smoothie using the absurd amount of clementines we had in our fridge (there was a sale at Stanley's that you just can't pass up).  Lo and behold, my high school friend, Ali, had the perfect recipe ::

Fresh Orange Smoothie a.k.a. Orange Julius but better...

{photo courtesy of Gimme Some Oven}

First off, Ali's blog has not only the cutest name but is chock full of amazing recipes.  It's one of my go-to sites for cooking/baking inspiration, recipes, drooling, etc.  But seriously, this smoothie has completely stolen my heart.  

Ingredients ::

• 4 fresh oranges, peeled (I used clementines - whatever works)
• 2 cups ice (if you pop the oranges in the freezer for about 30 minutes beforehand, you can use less ice which adds more flavor - see Ali's tip)
• 1/3 cup milk (I use almond milk but whatever kind will work just fine)
• 2 tbsp. honey (or agave nectar or sugar)
• 1 tsp. vanilla (secret ingredient!!)
• zest of one orange

Blend and enjoy!  Over and over and over again!

Keep up the good work, Ali!

PS - orange you glad I shared this?!  Sorry, had to do it.

Needing a Palm Spring in My Step

While it is a sunny day today and the temps are slightly warmer, my body is still craving some fun in the sun.  It wants to feel the hot sun pouring down on my skin, my feet want to wear sandals and my legs want to don rolled up pants, shorts and skirts.  My hair yearns for the sun-kissed look, my face is calling out for that natural glow (okay, who am I kidding here, it doesn't do that).  I want to trade places with these models and if only for a second, be in these photographs.

Via Lucky Magazine, photos by Tierney Gearon

Great Bedrooms

The people who are lucky enough to get to sleep in these wonderful bedrooms night after night must be the most relaxed, creative and interesting people.  To open your eyes every morning to a room so beautiful must feel so amazing!  Especially in that first photo, to open your eyes to see that lovely green door morning after morning - I can only imagine how nice that must be.  Or to awake to find yourself snuggled up in what appears to be a cave (last image).  Or to have so much light, so much serenity in your sleeping space...aaah.  Our current bedroom is nice, we have a bay window (in which the windowsill is completely filled with plants) and yellow curtains that cast a golden glow into the room every morning.  But it's definitely not "put together" like these rooms.  So I searched for inspiration for our next bedroom.  I can't wait!

PS - do you lovelies have any suggestions of where to find affordable but awesome bedding?  I'd greatly appreciate any tips!

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Color Inspiration :: Orange and Turquoise

The color combination of orange and turquoise is popping up everywhere it seems, especially for spring/summer.  Mixing the two makes me happy and definitely ready for long summer evenings with wild sunsets that light up the sky.  It also makes me long for the caribbean!  What are your favorite color combos?

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Weekend Recap

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Our anniversary was a good night and definitely a fun way to celebrate five years of happiness together. After a grueling 2-hour drive of bumper-to-bumper traffic (from Milwaukee to Chicago), the mister was exhausted and ready to relax.  But instead we had to immediately leave for the ballet, without food or drinks or anything to get us by.  It turned out okay and we had a great time watching dancers glide across the stage.  While I did not enjoy the costumes on the ballerina's, the show itself was delightful and I'm glad we can check the Joffrey Ballet off our to-do list.  Some highlights of the weekend include::

• Discovering that our cheap seats at the ballet were really some of the best in the house
• Post-ballet tapas and sangria at Azucar, which included a window seat to watch the snow
• An entire Saturday spent at home in our pj's
• An entire Sunday spent at home in our pj's, with the exception of the 45 minute walk we took around the neighborhood for fresh air and exercise
• Delicious food aside from the tapas, which included "chicken" pot pie, almond milk milkshakes, cheese souffle and baked oatmeal
• The Oscars!

How were your weekends?

Best Dressed :: Cate Blanchett and/or Mila Kunis

Cate Blanchett looking as gorgeous as ever in a Givenchy Couture gown

Mila Kunis looking absolutely perfect in her Elle Saab Haute Couture gown

Last night may have been the first time I actually sat and watched the entire airing of The Oscars, much to the dismay of a certain someone (I won't name names, but you know who you are).  I'm glad I did though, if only to make snarky comments of how James Franco certainly must be super high, or how awkward and cruel it was to make Kirk Douglas inch his way out on stage to present the award for Best Supporting Actress.  To his credit, he was very entertaining and seemed to somewhat enjoy himself.  But  part of me couldn't help but think that having him come out on stage just wasn't right.  I digress.

I know that a lot of people don't agree with me here, but Cate's Givenchy dress had me at hello.  First off, the color.  Swoon!  The perfect shade of lilac balanced with the yellow struck a chord with me.  I appreciated the eccentricity of this gown and how well it fit not only her body but also her personality, no?  No matter what the critics say, I love it.

As for Mila, do I even need to say anything?  This gown is gorgeous, it fits her body like a glove and it gives off just the right amount of sex appeal while still maintaining class. Well done, Mila.

Some other contenders include ::

Amy Adams, donning a sparkly navy L'Wren Scot gown.  This color flatters her, and I love that she chose emerald jewelry to accompany the gown.  While something about it reminds me very much of my junior prom dress, I still love it and will give her a 'well done, Amy' for sure.

Sandra Bullock redeemed herself in my eyes by wearing this fiery red Vera Wang gown.  It showed off her perfectly polished figure and her presentation of Best Actor was delightful to watch.

What/who were your faves?  Did you watch?  Are you as excited about The King's Speech being the ultimate victor as I?   Are you as bummed about Exit Through the Gift Shop losing as I? I mean, if Oprah would have called Banksy's name, imagine the possibilities!  

Images via here and here