Holy Yum

I hate you ATS for making me want to endulge in this carb fest!

I've gone App happy

February has been a really sucky month for my electronics. First was the break in at Gavin's house that wiped out my computer, ipod, and camera. Then over the weekend, my cell phone disappeared from my table when we were out. Like I said before, not a great month for my electronics. I made the switch to the iPhone (FINALLY!) and have been loving it ever since I walked out of the AT&T store on Sunday. I'll have to admit, I've got a little App crazy- Pandora is great for music at work and at the gym, the Southwest App is great for checking out flight deals when I'm trying to find a flight to see my mom in Florida, Trapster for police alerts around town and Urbanspoon when we can't seem to decide on a restaurant for dinner. What's your favorite App?

New Watch!

LOVE my new watch from La Mer!

Happy Mardi Gras!

Happy Mardi Gras! In true Fat Tuesday tradition, I think that some yummy seafood gumbo is on the menu for tonite. My recipe is fairly easy- just make a roux, add veggies such as celery and bell peppers, a little seasoning from garlic, thyme and bayleaves, shrimp stock and all the delicious seafood such as shrimp, fish, oysters and crabs. Yummmm!!!

The Best Thing...

As you probably know by now, I was robbed last week. Not really robbed myself, but robbers came in Gavin's house and took a bunch of stuff-- 2 laptops, 2 iPods, 2 digital cameras, some of my jewelry, some of my tennis things, and quite a few other random things. While at first I was angry, upset and everything in between, I've now found the best thing about being robbed is getting ALL NEW STUFF!!!! I feel like a kid making a Christmas list but better because I KNOW that I will be getting all these items on my "wish list". New computer! New iPod! New digital camera! Other than the obvious fact that its annoying, frustrating and upsetting that someone took my stuff (including my music library with 5+ days of songs and bigillions of pictures) it's turning out to be quite an adventure! So if anyone had any recommendations on computers or digital cameras, be sure to drop me a line!

Komen Race for the Cure

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is FINALLY coming to Columbia!!!!
The Mid-Missouri Inaugural Komen Race for the Cure will kick off September 19, 2010.

Did you know that in 2008, 3,810 Missouri women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 890 Missouri women died from breast cancer, giving Missouri the 5th highest age-adjusted breast cancer mortality rate in the United States???

Thanks to heightened awareness, early detection through screening, improved treatment methods and increased access to breast health services, people have a greater chance of survival than ever before.

www.komenmidmissouri.org

Swear Bank

Sometimes I need this at work after getting off the phone with idiots...That'll be $1 for every curse word!



{The W Store}

Happy Hump Day!

I'm feeling crafty today. . . .I just can't decide which project I want to tackle yet!

I miss you spring!

Is it Spring yet?

{Pottery Barn}

Stupid Groundhog

This has nothing to do with fun things like cooking, decorating and crafting..but..The stupid groundhog saw his shadow AGAIN! I think it's a scam, because I can't remember him not seeing his shadow in the recent years. 6 more weeks of winter. Boo!!! That being said, I NEED A VACATION!

Birthday Cake Shots!

Super Bowl 2010 also happens to be the birthday of my lovely friend Lydia. In honor of her birthday..and not letting the super bowl completely steal her birthday thunder..I think we will have to say CHEERS with some yummy birthday cake shots!

Super Bowl XLIV

I think I may have found the best super bowl recipe EVER!
Shrimp-Jalapeno "Poppers"
Ritz crackers topped with cheese, bacon wrapped shrimp, sour cream and jalapeno peppers. Sounds pretty irresistible to me!

{Food Network}

X's & O's

Red Velvet Valentine's Day cupcakes! Yummm!

{Martha Stewart Kids}

Will you be mine?

Everyone who knows me, even just a little bit, knows that I L.O.V.E. holidays. I like to find any reason to celebrate I can..I mean, I used to have half-birthday parties when I was younger! Valentine's Day is no exception. Pink is my favorite color. I could eat candy for every meal. I love making fun cards and crafts. I love snuggling up with my honey.



You can only imagine my excitement when I saw these lacy votive holders. The lace is held in place by a balloon and then saturated with fabric stiffener. Once it dries, you pop the balloon. Ta-da! Lacy votive!

{Martha Stewart Living}

Crab Cakes Benedict

Crab cakes eggs benedict is the best idea ever! Who can't resist a crab cake replacing the standard english muffin, topped with a poached egg and caribbean hollandiase sauce made with key lime juice? Sounds like heaven on the islands!

{Recipe from Coastal Living Magazine}

LOVE!

LOVE these! I can't wait for warm weather.

{Dolce Vita}

Time for Toast!

How funny is this "toast" clock??? While I probably would never actually hang this up in my house, it makes me giggle everytime I look at it. Happy Thursday!

{ModCloth}

Fiery Grilled Wings

We tried the Fiery Grilled Wings at KFC last night and they were DELICIOUS!!! The best part is that they really aren't that bad for you either, in terms of KFC food. They had enough of the "grill" taste to get past the fact that they weren't crispy and such a good mix of spices that I didn't miss the sauce at all. In fact, it was actually much less messy and equally delicious. Yum-o!

I'm so ready for Spring!

I miss planting flowers and playing in the dirt. I found this Terra Cotta pot that has already been aged and has a mossy finish that makes it look like you've owned the pot for ages that will be perfect for pretty spring flowers.

{GRDNBKLYN.COM}

My other favorite spring activity is just relaxing and enjoying the warmer weather. Maine Cottage has some of the cutest patio furniture around. The best part is the 200+ fabric choices they have available to personalize your furniture choice.

{Maine Cottage}