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Misc Monday!

Monday comes no matter what you do huh? 

Well then, let's make the most of it shall we? I think a Misc. Monday is in order to start the week off right. I'm putting a little spin on it. 

Some of my misc. makeup favs for summer.

When it's too hot for blush, bene tint is my favorite go to. It's a rosy cheek stain that is super light feeling and cheery to boot. 

I've recently discovered Laura Mercier lip stains. Perfect for the lip color obsessed gals like myself. Plus, since you will rarely catch me without something on my lips, this stays put forever.

I've been wanting to try to Chanel Mimosa but was not feeling the price tag for such a trendy color. Thank you Rite Aid and your Sally Hanson Lightening. Definitely got my yellow fix.

I got a sample of the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo from Sephora on Friday. I'm not sure it thickened my hair but it smelled great and I had a pretty good hair night.

Once again, Laura Mercier to the rescue. Her tinted moisturizers are heaven. Plus, summer is not the time for full foundation. Just a little tint and your ready to roll.

I saved the BEST for last. I had read lots of great things about this mask so I finally tried it. They were not messing around!! This was unreal. After drying for about 20 minutes, I peeled it off and literally had a new face. I will never be without this again. Dramatic? Yes. Worth every penny? Absolutely.

I forgot to do this while it was cloudy on Saturday:( We sat and read at the beach all day. I should know better. Sunburn is not a good look for me.

Hope everyone has a great start to the week!

Let's Eat!

Happy Friday!

Happy Weekend! 

I discovered this little gem this morning and just had to link up. Go check out the cuteness.

I'm posting the  I eat this entire thing myself   Peach and Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza via Cooking Light.

Yall, when I say this is weird yet amazing, take my word for it. 

Why? Because I make this whole pizza, then pretend that I forgot my husband doesn't like it, and THEN proceed to eat it all in one, maybe two, sessions. A little rude? Maybe, but he does ok.  The man loves cereal for dinner. Who am I to get in the way of that?

I digress, here it is, in it's amazing glory. 

Please make the salad and throw it on top.

 You'll thank me.

Ingredients

• 1 (10-ounce) prebaked thin pizza crust (such as Boboli)
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 medium unpeeled peach, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 
  

Prep

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil evenly over crust. Top evenly with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, chicken, Gorgonzola cheese, and peach slices. Top with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Bake at 400° for 11 minutes or until crust browns.

3. Place vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons (about 5 minutes). Drizzle balsamic reduction evenly over pizza. Cut pizza into 8 wedges.

Arugula Salad

 Combine 1 teaspoon minced shallots, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon honey in a large bowl; gradually whisk in 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Add 4 cups loosely packed arugula and 1/3 cup vertically sliced red onion to bowl; toss gently to coat. Yield: 4 servings.

Now that I've posted that, I need to make it for dinner. I hate when that happens.

On a side note: I do make my husband dinner on a nightly basis. I love to cook.  He does not live off of cereal alone. But he would be happy if I let him. I'm just saying. 

Thoughts on Thursday

Good Morning lovelies!

Over the next four days, I'm getting in some serious gf time by indulging in the following...

All images via Pinterest. Heart.

Enjoying my coffee and morning walks/talks with E

Lounging with mags/books...leading a life of leisure :)

Dining...ALOT. Al Fresco, at breakfast, dinners out. Yes, please

Wearing fancy sparkles and shorts? I don't know, I just loved this pic 

The gal is getting married, lot's of new outfits need to be secured.

Hittin' the beach. Probably not with Jackie though, but how classic?

getting mani's, pedi's, blowouts, whatever.

And it goes with out saying, indulging in some yummy bevs!

It's almost the weekend! Enjoy!

Lovin' much

Happy Wednesday lovelies!!!

 It's Wednesday and in my world, that means it's time for WILW with sweet Jamie. Link up and tell us what's making your weeks!

 Million Dollar Decorators. It is such a  HOOT. I can't decide who my favorite is but they are all true characters. A client is only in La Jolla one month a year , maybe, BUT they spent 3 million on furniture for the house. Well obviously, they are one their yacht the rest of the year. Naturally.

My house is spotless. What an amazing feeling. Laundry folded,  all the sheets are clean, sparkling kitchen, and only one dirty glass. A gals gotta have something to sip her vino out of right?

My JL girlfriends. There is a group of 5 of us that love a good happy hour. Last night, one hour turned into 5. We ate, drank and seriously laughed until we cried. We were THAT table. It was something so silly but we emailed about it all day long. It made my heart full.

Time with my husband. Tonight, he got home early enough to grill. We sat on the patio, grilled, sipped on wine and enjoyed the weather. The last few weeks have settled down for him at work and I've gotten him on the weekends too! Can I get an Amen?

Today is my Friday because Em.B is on a plane to Cali!!! One of my all time best gal pals is headed to visit! I've elected to take the rest of the week off so we have plenty of time for lounging, shopping, beaching, walking and talking. Heaven. She's the best and just what I need to jump start my summer. 

Her flight gets in at 9 PM and she has requested to head straight to In- N- Out. I knew we were friends for a reason.




Have a fabulous Wednesday!!

Misc Monday!!

Yikes. It's been crazy, busy wonderful around here and the blog has once again fallen behind. 

I thought I'd throw some  misc. things I'm loving out there on this Monday.

  
           For my weekly nail color choice I did something a little crazy. I'd been seeing all these pics of turquoise-y nails so I bit the bullet and tried the trend. I'm loving it. Essie's Turquoise and Caicos

We are moving AGAIN. 

I know that may seem nuts but this is our final one haha... We were starting to feel like we needed to go ahead and find a more permanent place. We'll in typical us style we were on a walk one day and found it. Its 6 houses from the beach, you can see the water from the front, has amazing courtyards and room for us to grow. For now, a small pic of the windows and french doors to the center yard.  It's a 1940's spanish ranch style,  built in a 'u' with such great flow. Once we get out stuff inside it will be an amazing place for us to stay.

The new house is much larger then our current place soooo you know I'm glued to design sites. 

I'm with Carrie on this one. I am loving jean shorts for summer. 2 years ago I would have sworn on my life I wouldn't have worn them ever again. Wellllllll, a flowy top and some jorts are just what I'm rocking these days.

This blog {here} and this party. Both amazing. She's a mom of 6, almost 7 and threw the most amazing Easter party for her kids. In all white. In her carport. Seriously, go check it out.

The Help was amazing. I just finished it and can't wait to see the movie.

 Have a happy happy Monday!!!