Top 5 Must Have Tops For Your Closet

1. WHITE TEE...Vince Rolled V-Neck Tee

2. SLEEVLESS...Evangeline Peplum Top

3. STRIPED TEE...J.Crew Two-Stripe Tee

4. BUTTON-DOWN...Zara Shirt With Pockets

5. STATEMENT TOP...Haute Hippie Sequin Tank



Summertime Bruschetta

Lemon Zucchini Bruschetta

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini sliced lengthwise with peeler

1 lemon

coarse salt and pepper

4 slices crusty bread

Extra-virgina olive oil for drizzling

1 or 2 wide shavings of parmesean

 In a medium bowl, toss together zucchini and zest and juice from 1 lemon; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature until zucchini is softened, about 30 minutes.  Heat broiler, with rack in top position. On a rimmed baking sheet, place 4 slices crusty bread, 1/2 inch thick, in a single layer. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over each slice. Broil until browned around edges and tops are toasted, 2 minutes, rotating sheet frequently. To serve, divide zucchini among toasts, cutting bruschetta in half if desired. Top each with 1 or 2 wide shavings Parmesan and a drizzle of oil.

Chocolate Bruschetta

Ingredients:

Dark chocolate

Toasts

Fleur de sel

 Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, and spoon over toasts (do not rub toasts with garlic or drizzle with oil in this variation). Sprinkle with fleur de sel.

Ricotta Basil Bruschetta

Ingredients:

Fresh ricotta

Lemon zest

Toasts

Basil leaves

Delicate honey, such as acacia

 Mix fresh ricotta with lemon zest, and spread onto toasts (do not rub with garlic or drizzle with oil in this variation). Add a few basil leaves, and drizzle with a delicate honey, such as acacia.

ENJOY!

 

 Courtesy: Martha Stewart

Our Adventures Together In Minneapolis

I went to visit Holly in Minneapolis for a few days.  The weekend flew by, but we lived up every minute!  We did what we do best.....staying up ridiculously late hours chatting, hitting up an estate sale, antique shopping, trying the latest restaurants, barbecuing, driving around looking at architecture, a farmers market run, and just enjoying each other. 
Until next time......

Friday Night Out

Dinner at Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar...Minneapolis, MN

Victory Home & Antiques...Minneapolis, MN

Rolling Greens...Edina, MN

Rolling Greens...Edina, MN

Estate Sale Treasures

Estate Sale Treasures



Tortoise Shells from Hunt & Gather Antiques 



Home Library Inspirations

There's nothing better than curling up with a good book and getting lost in an adventure. The only thing that would make it better is having your very own home library that is a dynamic expression of your personality.  A few favorite home library inspirations..........

Courtesy:  Pinterest

Retro Queen

Retro Queen featuring paper hats

Emily and Fin sheer tunic
modcloth.com

Helmut Lang cropped leather jacket
barneys.com

Acne denim skinny jeans
net-a-porter.com

Black strap sandals
$37 - amazon.co.uk

Marc by Marc Jacobs yellow gold jewelry
lordandtaylor.com

Jigsaw yellow gold jewelry
$58 - jigsaw-online.com

Zara Simon cross ring
$145 - austique.co.uk

Chanel yellow gold jewelry
stylebop.com

San Diego Hat Co paper hat
piperlime.gap.com

Tom ford optical
my-wardrobe.com

Wayfarer eyeglass
$15 - urbanexcess.com

Jalapeno Teriyaki Cheddar Burger

Ingredients

• 1lb grass fed ground beef
• 1/4 cup soy vay island teriyaki
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 diced jalapenos
• 1/3 cup diced cilantro
• 1 bunch diced scallions
• 1 tsp garlic
• salt and pepper

Directions

• combine beef, teriyaki, cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, scallions, garlic, and salt & pepper. 
• form into 4 patties.
• sear burgers on the grill 2 minutes each side or until desired temperature.
• garnish and serve on hamburger buns.

Olsen Twins

There's something magical about these girls.  Maybe it's the twin factor or maybe it's the fact that they have written their destiny.  Whether it's re-runs of Full House or their latest fashion designs at the Row these two fashionistas are two of the most stylish ladies on the planet and us ladies are guilty of following their every move.














 

Kitchen Tub Sinks

My ideal kitchen sink is a tub sink....... just the sight of one makes my heart flutter.  This farmhouse style sink makes for easy clean-up and allows for long-handled pans and multiple large pots.  Another great thing about the deep tub is they hide dirty dishes so your kitchen can look effortlessly clean.  Until there's one in my kitchen I'm be hopelessly waiting!

Courtesy: Pinterest