Beet Berry Smoothie
It seems only fitting that the recipe I post this week is a beet berry smoothie. As I mentioned on Instagram, A and I have been on a veggie and fruit cleanse since Monday and we are rockin’ this...
View ArticleSpring 2016: 6 Pieces to Wear Now
Whether or not the weather will admit it, we are a few days into spring which means bringing all our warmer weather-friendly outfits out of retirement. It’s hard to remember what pieces we adored...
View ArticleBorrowed || Plaid Shirt
I’ve always had a hard time buying plaid – I think I always talk myself out of it, even though there are so many options out there. This one is too sleepwear-ish looking, this one is too dark, this one...
View ArticleWalnut Coconut Date Energy Bites
An energy bite that doesn’t use peanut butter. Today’s version is a walnut coconut date energy bite with buckwheat, almond butter and chia seeds. It even passed the hubs’ approval test (probably...
View ArticleCrochet Boho Dress
I’m not sure what happened to our spring but in case you’re wondering, these photos were taken aboard the ship when the weather was balmy and breezy and in the 80s. I was so excited to pack this...
View ArticleWhite Denim Jacket
It’s time to bring out your white denim jacket my friends. Spring is here, trees are blooming and the sun is shining. This is such a wonderful time of the year – I feel like a butterfly emerging from...
View ArticleTrench Coat + Black Denim
Time for the trench coat to make its seasonal appearance. Another year has passed and I’m still obsessed with this trench coat from TJ Maxx. I think I’ve had it for 5 years now? That’s ancient in the...
View ArticleSpring Stylin’| Leather Jacket + Denim
Today’s spring style involves a draped leather jacket + denim + these flats. It’s a super laid-back outfit that’s perfect for a casual Sunday. It was actually quite chilly the day we photographed this...
View ArticlePops of Red + A Pair of Espadrilles
Random thoughts of the day. Pops of red make me happy this spring Even though I love my hair all done up and styled, I’m too lazy to actually do this on a daily basis. Fashion blogger fail. I’m finally...
View ArticleFig Marsala Glazed Pizza with Burrata + Basil
I had my first fig marsala glazed pizza in the DC area. It was at &pizza, a Chipotle-style pizza shop where you pick your own toppings and your pizza is baked right in front of you. It’s one of my...
View ArticleOff the Shoulder Top + Flare Jeans
I love a good versatile piece like this off the shoulder top which was originally a dress. Tularosa is hands down one of my favorite brands and I am constantly drooling over their pieces. I have my...
View ArticleHoney Lemon Oat Muffins
Breakfast is quick and easy with these honey lemon oat muffins. They’re low in butter and sugar (skip the glaze for an even healthier muffin) and the hints of ginger really shine when paired with...
View ArticleWeekend Wear | Denim Shorts + Striped Top
I received complimentary product from Orvis for this review. TGIF. It’s finally Friday you guys. We are headed to Waldorf to visit with our Maryland friends this weekend so what is more fitting for...
View ArticleDenim on Denim | Sporty Sneakers
Today’s denim on denim look is brought together by pairing a Kut from the Kloth white denim jacket and 3×1 jeans. 3×1 is one of my favorite denim brands – this pair has held up wonderfully and because...
View ArticleZatar – A Syrian Recipe
I haven’t posted a Middle Eastern recipe in a while. This post centers around the thyme and olive oil dip called zatar. You may also see it spelled with an apostrophe (za’tar) or the number 3 (za3tar)...
View ArticleA Taste of Islamorada
image via I visited the Florida Keys twice, the first time when A and I were on vacation in Fort Lauderdale (we decided to drop down to the Keys for a day) and then later for one week because we fell...
View ArticleStraw Hats + An Olive Dress
It’s been cloudy or raining here for 5 days straight – I can’t remember the last time it rained so many days in a row! And after looking at the weather forecast, I’m preparing myself for 2 -3 more days...
View ArticleZatar Pull Apart Bread
We had zatar pull apart bread for dinner last week. We had to keep reminding ourselves that if we ate the whole loaf, it would be like eating two whole pizzas. So we controlled our appetites and ate...
View ArticleVertical Stripes
Vertical stripes are just as awesome as horizontal stripes IMO. My mom got this top for me two birthdays ago while we were outlet shopping at Calvin Klein and I thought it was the sweetest thing. We...
View ArticleStrawberry Basil Pizza with a Balsamic Glaze
We eat strawberries in salads all the time so it doesn’t come as a surprise that we would enjoy them in pizza as well. Today’s strawberry basil pizza pairs delicious red berries with goat cheese,...
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