In college, my friend Brooke told me that she always painted her toes red in the fall and pink in the summer. At the time, I remember thinking this was a very chic and elegant idea. And although I do stray from it, I still find myself searching for the perfect pink every summer. Currently,… Continue reading The Perfect Summer Pink
Tag: orange
Avocado & Orange Salad
It’s that time of year when we’re all a little more aware of what we’re eating. So, I offer you a beautiful winter salad that tastes as wonderful as it is good for you.
Orange Scented Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes and Thanksgiving are synonymous. The marshmallow version can be found at nearly every table, but they’ve never been a favorite of mine. For a long time, that particular casserole was my only association with sweet potatoes. Well, luckily, I’ve come a long way in the food awareness department and have discovered a number… Continue reading Orange Scented Sweet Potatoes
DIY Beauty: Banana Mask
Today, I whipped up a little banana mask up in my quest for great DIY beauty. Designed for oily skin, I thought it would be perfect for me. I keep ripe bananas frozen in my freezer and used one for this recipe. Please do not do this. Use a fresh one instead. The mask works… Continue reading DIY Beauty: Banana Mask
DIY: Almond & Orange Scrub
A year ago, I did a post on DIY Beauty. For a while, I’ve been wanting to try some of the other recipes I found while researching, and finally landed on this almond orange scrub via Pink of Perfection. I had all of the ingredients on hand, so it seemed like a perfect fit. It was a… Continue reading DIY: Almond & Orange Scrub
On 5 Years
Five years ago, I married the most wonderful man. In honor of our time together, I made chocolate covered strawberries this weekend. They did not turn out…at all. So, I tried again a few days later, because I had a good feeling about this recipe. Sometimes, you just know when something is right.