Author: missalaneyus
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Perfectly Easy Margaritas
A few years ago, we threw a birthday party for my Grandma. Family flew in from out-of-state and while we hung out at my parents’ house, my Uncle Steve made margaritas. They were unbelievably good, but fairly complicated. He’s a precise man and all of his hard work paid off. After watching his efforts, I got…
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Fashion Friday: Flat Sandals
Flat sandals are the perfect complement to easy summer clothes. Every summer, I pull out my version of the perfect pair – bare and metallic. However, you can find them with a variety of adornments (flowers, bows and tassels!) and at a wide range of price points. The more dressed up pairs look great with skirts and dresses,…
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Confession
Recently, I was introduced to My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding on TLC. It’s addictive and at times, a little disturbing. If you haven’t seen it yet, set your DVR’s for Friday at 9:00 p.m. CST today. I mean it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HAUmII_hcg]
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Island Style
The other day I was watching HGTV, and they had a show I’d never seen before featuring celebrities’ homes. One of the places they shared was India Hick’s house in the Bahamas. Her fresh island style has subtle nods to Europe. The end result is chic, yet comfortable. I love the collected feel her house…
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Summer Shadow
The weather here has gone from 60 to 90 degrees in a matter of days. In an attempt to keep my make-up from sliding down my face, I started looking into some heatproof options. I read a few places cream eyeshadow is a good solution to summer temps, and so this weekend, I picked up some Aqua Cream…
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Fashion Friday: Maxi Dresses
Maxi dresses have been a growing trend for the last few years. Breezy, yet glamorous, this summer staple works in a lot of situations, think backyard barbeques, traveling or dinner with friends. The simple style of this dress lends itself to some fun accessorizing options. Scarves, necklaces, bracelets and cocktail rings can transform your dress…
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Turkey Sloppy Joes
My husband has a handful of recipes that he can cook: sloppy joes, goulash, chicken fried rice and scrambled eggs. Last week, I tried to make his sloppy joes, but with turkey instead of hamburger. And I have to tell you, he sabotaged me. He denies it, but there was some very critical information missing the first time I…
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Fashion Friday: Stripes
Stripes by missalaneyus featuring a stripe dress There is something so chic and parisian about stripes, no? Even in Kansas, I can feel like I’m in Cannes or yachting with Diddy, wearing any of these pieces. Notoriously hard to wear, the horizontal variety gets a pretty bad rap. Pay attention to fit and…
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Dinner Party & Salmon via Sophie
This week I hosted one of the most laid back dinner parties I’ve ever had. I’m not even sure you could refer to it as dinner party it was so relaxed. It felt comfortable, just a few friends over for dinner. Instead of scouring my cookbooks for the right recipes, I made some easy, but…
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Artichoke, Chickpea & Prosciutto Pasta Salad
Admittedly, I’m not very good at potlucks. Most of the things I make are best served at my house, straight off the stove or out of the oven. Every time I’m invited to bring a side dish I find myself at a complete loss. Typically, I bring dessert, because I know it will taste fine…