La vie...J'aime: 06.12

6.29.2012

Friday Faves

4th of July Fireworks Pops @ Hostess with the Mostess
Such a cute idea!

How to add handwriting to your photos @ A Beautiful Mess

Great tips!

Rooms from Above @ because Im addicted

Cool set of photos.

Board #560: Summer Stripes @ Snippet + Ink
Love!

Iced coffee, Italian style @ The Boot Blog

Totally trying this!

Enjoy your weekend!
PS: I am nominated for Best Fashion Blogger for Boston's A-List...
Would love if you'd vote for me -- thank you! :)

6.28.2012

I Pinned this vase DIY project a while ago just for the baby shower on Saturday that I helped plan. I used 4 different sized mason jars I had around and bought pink & red streamers to go along with the color theme. The fringe turned out to be a bit more complicated & time consuming that I expected, so I simply wrapped around in stripes. It helped to lay the stripes down and tape one end, then wrap around the jar (and for some reason, it was also easier sitting on the floor than at a table). White flowers in full bloom were the perfect touch!

6.27.2012

Weekend Scenes: Baby & Baseball

Saturday was about baby...

Baby shower for Mrs. R!

My flowers project- post tomorrow with easy DIY steps!

The favors.

Porch decor.

Home-made biscotti & fruit kebabs.

The mama to be!

Sweet baby C trying out the Blooming Bath.

Sunday was about baseball...

Family at Fenway for my step-bro's 30th!

Youuuuk.

Bro, step-sis in law, step-bro, & me.

Sox win!

6.26.2012

Around the World with Emma Stone

Promoting The Amazing Spider-Man, Emma Stone has been traveling around the globe, showcasing high fashion looks in each city. I love how she keeps her jewelry minimal and lets the clothes speak for themselves. From lovely floral'n'lace in Madrid (my fave look!) to vampy goth in Paris, her style has been unique at each premiere. Get her look for less...whatever your style.

Charlotte Russe shirt | White House Black Market dress | Black Halo dress

Photos via InStyle.com

6.25.2012

A little Hanky Panky...

My step-sister-in-law gave me a selection of Hanky Panky undies in my Christmas stocking last year. The retro thong has since become my favorite underwear - sounds weird, but it's the best! Great for those who don't want underwear lines but also don't want to wear a skimpy, uncomfy thong. This three pack is an affordable option to start out.

6.22.2012

Friday Faves

After a hot couple of days to ring in summer, something refreshing sounds good right about now! Stay cool & enjoy your weekend! Here are some faves...

It's anchors away @ Note to Self
...and arrows away @ Design for Mankind
I love these bold, floral pants @ Late Afternoon
Fun with cardboard rolls @ Alisa Burke
Such a beautiful wedding dress @ 100 Layer Cake

image via Justina Blakeney

6.21.2012

Weekend Scenes: Father's Day Bike Ride

Sunday was the perfect, late spring day for a long bike ride around Newburyport...

6.20.2012

It's Summertime!

Happy first day of summer 2012! Why not plan a fun get-together and send out one of these eco-friendly invitations from Paperless Post...

6.19.2012

The Lazy Woman's Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

While I would love to say I typically bake from scratch, it's just not the case (unless it's the holidays and I am making Christmas cookies with my mom). I recently saw this delicious dark chocolate chunk skillet cookie recipe on How Sweet It Is and wished had the cooking prowess, tools, and patience to make it. I did a Google search for "easy chocolate chip cookie skillet recipe," and voila, the easiest recipe EVER came up. Thank you, Doughboy.

Step 1: Buy a cast iron skillet and roll of Pillsbury chocolate chip dough.

Step 2: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 3: Dump roll on skillet, and press out with fingers.

Step 4: Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Step 5: EAT.