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One tray 3 ways

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This sunny tray by Rebecca Allen for Deny Designs caught my eye right away and I knew I loved it immediately! Not only did it bring a ray of sunshine to my home but I found it beyond versatile!  Deny Designs gorgeous products are so fun and I love that they support local artists or create your own custom designs .   How cool is that?!  Custom piece for your home! I'm in! I having been using this tray like mad and I wanted to share how amazingly versatile it has become in my own home. 1. Entryway spruce

I added my Deny tray to my entry way table for pop of color. I also think this would be cool hung on a wall for splash or fun.

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2. Hostess with the mostess

I recently used this gorgeous tray at a backyard fiesta to serve up mocktails.  It is the perfect accessory for any fabulous hostess.

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3.  Coffee Table

I adored garnishing up this gorgeous tray with fresh roses from our mutant rose bushes, conch shell from our travels, the best smelling Voluspa candles  and my favorite eye candy in coffee table books.  DSC_0533

Cinco de Mayo nibbles and sips

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We had so much fun putting together this fiesta for Cinco de Mayo featured last week on Inspired by This!  The girls love any chance to celebrate anything!  They were my helpers as we made our churros, chilled our mocktails and garnished our guacamole.  My hubby threw some steaks on the bbq and we enjoyed our snacks before dinner.  We wish you a safe and fun filled Cinco de Mayo! cinco collage

Photos: Corey Morgan

Goat Cheese, Mango and Pine nut Guacamole

you will need:

6-8 avocados

3 roma tomatos chopped

2 -3 T red onion finely chopped

1/2 Jalepeno pepper finely chopped

1 mango chopped

2 T cilantro roughly chopped

Juice of one lime

salt and pepper to taste

1 T toasted pine nuts

2 T crumbled goat cheese

to make:

Mash avoados.  Mix in tomatos, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice salt and pepper.Garnish with mango, goat cheese and pine nuts

 

 

 

Friday Fester

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I'm very on the fence with the ear cuff trend… I think they can be fun and edgy but not sure if I'm cool enough to rock it. How gorgeous is this DIY ear cuff. After seeing this I just may be on board.

 

I am always on the hunt for an artist that is a bit nautical, a little retro and keeps my interest.  In the last couple years I kept coming across Gray Malin's work but never connected the dots that all of these incredible pieces were his.  I love all his work but always gravitate to his beach scenes. My new obsession is to have one of his pieces in my home so I can fester on it daily!  Something about his work makes me so happy as art should.

 

We have been patiently waiting to visit our favorite you pick blueberry farm and it opens this month!  Can't wait to try my hand at this amazing Blueberry Mojito recipe.

 

I'm dreaming of dutch doors and summer breezes.

 

What are all you pretties festering on this week?

 

Inspired by: Cameron Diaz in The Other Woman

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I saw the new movie "The Other Woman" with Cameron Diaz last night with some girlfriends.  I can't say the movie was my all time favorite but the fashion was major!  I couldn't get over how amazing Cameron's wardrobe was.  So sleek and polished!  I of course came home and poured over stills from the movie for a better look! Here are a couple of my favorite looks! the other woman [show_shopthepost_widget id="25652"]

Sunshine

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This little peanut gives me so much joy and I adore my days with her while big sis is at school!  We had a little rain the other day and she was ready in her rain jacket to adventure. KaceeMarch-5051 KaceeMarch-5056 KaceeMarch-5058 KaceeMarch-5066 KaceeMarch-5067

Photos: Corey Morgan

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On Peyton- Jacket: Baby Gap on sale, Top: Baby Gap older but love this and this, Jeans:  Old Navy on sale, Shoes: Babys R Us  similar here on sale

On mommy: Jacket: J.Crew on sale now, Dress: Ruche, Sandals: Sole Society, Sunglasses: Ray Ban, Earrings: Francesca's Collection older but also love this

 

Friday Festers

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I would like to introduce you to a new series called Friday Festers. I always have a handful of random things that I am hot on at the moment.  It could be a local hot spot a funny video, a great article I've come across but something that has gotten my wheels turning.  Voila, my first issue of Friday Festers, where you will find all my random Friday musings for the weekend!  I would love to know what you've all been festering on lately!  Anything interesting??

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Been delivering lots of lovely little things to my new mama friends this month and can't wait to add this adorable gold hanger to my gift baskets.

 

Sometimes you just need a pick me up mid day and this Majestic Dog article  had me in tears I was laughing so hard!

 

I've been loving adding bright colors to my lipstick repitiore for spring and the latest LV ad featuring girl crush Michelle Williams makes me swoon!

 

We are gearing up for a fun Cinco de Mayo backyard fiesta in a couple weeks and think these Margarita pops are the perfect cool treat for our festivities!

 

I'm working on mixing up my workouts and get motivated for bikini season!  I've never been motivated to become a runner and basically hate it all together but decided to give it a good effort.  But where to start so I'm not dry heaving on the side of the street after 30 seconds?  This great running schedule seems super doable and a easy place to start.

5 Spring Pinks

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I love pretty pink lips in springtime and I've rounded up some of my favorite shades!  From pastels to brights and high to low prices you are set for a spring perfect pout!  lipstick round up

 left to right:

MAC Beet liner, Maybelline Ruby Star lipstick, Dior Addict in Diablotine 643 

Dior Rouge Rose Tulip 448 lipstick  discontinued but similar here 

CoverGirl Outlast lipstain 435

MAC Chatterbox lipstick

MAC Cherry liner, Dior Addict Diablotine 643 lipstick

Porch swing and Sun Tea

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I came across this gorgeous porch with perfect swing and couldn't help but think of tea and summer.  It's heating up here in Cali and I've been hankering for sun tea.  My mom used to make batches of it with Nestea in the summer time when I was growing up and I wanted to make my own with some fun variations! porch 2

I found this great and super easy recipe on Free People Blog  and can't wait to give it a whirl!

You will need:

A glass jar with a lid (I used 24-oz. mason jars) Lemons Tea of your choice Fresh mint Distilled water

Sun-tea-ingredients

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What to do: 

1. Sterilize your jar by washing thoroughly with soap and water. Making sun tea provides an ideal situation for bacteria growth, so this step is very important!

2. Cut a lemon into slices. Add a few lemon slices and some mint to your jar.

3.  Add some tea bags to your jar, and fill to the top with distilled water. I made three types of tea: three mint, chamomile, and jasmine green tea. When it comes to the amount of tea bags, it’s better to use more than less. You can always water your tea down later if it’s too strong. I used 3 tea bags for each 24-oz. jar, and I felt that I could have definitely used another!

4. Set your jar outside in direct sunlight for at least 2 hours. The higher the temperature and brighter the sun, the faster your tea will be done.

5. Check your jar after a few hours. The darker the color, the stronger the tea will be. I left mine out in about 70-degree weather for about 5 hours, and the tea was the perfect strength for me

I want to try variations like, raspberry/ orange or blackberry.  So refreshing!!!  What variation would you try?

White on White

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I'm Kacee and I hail from Sunny So Cal where I live with my hunny Erik and two daughters. I am a homeschool, wine loving, lipstick obsessed, fashion crazed, hair and makeup artist always on the hunt for adventures. I journal my travels, entertaining tips, home decor, our life raising our two babes and some of my favorite things. I hope you enjoy the little things that make me happy!