Domestic

The Stain Queen

March 14, 2013

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My mom knows how to get every and any stain out… so when I drop tomato sauce on my white sneakers, or get a coffee stain on my wool sweater she knows how to save the day.  Here is a little cheat sheet to help you out: 

Spaghetti Sauce on a Cotton T-Shirt

1. Put Oxi Clean on Stain, rub it and flush with tepid water (to get stain out)
2. Put Simple Green on stain and flush out with warmer water (to get grease out)
3. Repeat if necessary 

Mud or Grass Stains on Sneakers

1. Spray with a pre-treatment spray (Shout)
2. Brush them down
3. Throw them in the laundry and wash with 1 towel
4. Let them air dry

Carpet Stains (Wine, etc.)

1. Clean with rubbing alcohol (use vodka as a back up)
2. It is a great soap-free cleaner

Spots/Discolored Arm Pits/Stains on White, Cotton Apparel

1. Dissolve Oxi Clean in a large bucket of warm water 
2. Soak all whites for 24 hours
3. Wash in a normal wash cycle with like clothes
4. Behold sparkly new whites! 
Tasty

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Chewies

March 13, 2013

I’m on a baking binge as of late and these cookies HIT THE SPOT. The key is to not over-stir them, and if you follow the directions you are sure to have perfection on your hands… or in the words of my husband – “babe, these are some bad ass cookies”. 

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Looks

Weekly Attire #2

March 12, 2013

I’ll eventually figure out a proper way to take photos, but for the mean time this will do…

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Outfit #1: J.Crew Military Jacket, Calvin Klein Dress, BCBG Heels, Cara Necklace, Henri Bendel Bangles, David Yurman Ring

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Outfit #2: Zara Blazer, J. Crew Top, Halogen Skirt (similar), Zara Heels, Ily Couture Necklace

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Outfit #3: J.Crew Military Jacket, Banana Republic dress, Maroon tights (old), Brown leather boots, J.Crew Necklace, David Yurman ring

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Outfit #4: J. Crew chambray, Grey cashmere sweater (old), Nordstrom plaid skirt (old), bow flats, J. Crew necklace

Domestic, Tasty

Let’s Brunch

March 11, 2013

Since we’ve moved into our new home together I’ve wanted to host a real party… nothing fancy, just something that required thought and planning. Brunch is one of my favorite meals, and with Spring approaching what better time to get some of my favorites together for a tasty meal?

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Because our house is pretty tiny inside we decided to use our backyard as an entertaining space… considering our outdoor table is the size of our whole living room, we felt this may be a better move.

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I found these vases at TJ Maxx for $10… I wanted to fill them with some gorgeous white roses, but settled for some lilac and cream carpet roses instead.

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I downloaded some fonts on DaFont.com and printed simple menus on craft paper.

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I put together a little makeshift mimosa/screwdriver bar area, with an old TV stand (not glamorous but it did the trick).

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Travels

California Dreaming

March 11, 2013

We spent the past weekend relaxing at our family friend’s beach house.  I cooked, read, drew, took walks and enjoyed the gorgeous weather. It was a beautiful weekend surrounded by my favorite people.

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I’m thankful for such a great recharge/reboot weekend!