I’ve only recently discovered Jane Birkin. I know, how is that even possible? She’s obviously a beautiful woman but there is that unnamed quality that makes her unforgettable. I just love her carefree look and her unique beauty. This shot of her is quintessential Paris. Box from the bakery, wicker basket, and fur for a casual day out.
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I’ve only recently discovered Jane Birkin. I know, how is that even possible? She’s obviously a beautiful woman but there is that unnamed quality that makes her unforgettable. I just love her carefree look and her unique beauty. This shot of her is quintessential Paris. Box from the bakery, wicker basket, and fur for a casual day out.

For here all are one

I lived in Boston for over 4 years.  The events that unfolded yesterday at the Boston Marathon on Patriot’s Day have left me in shock.  The Boston Marathon was one of the best memories I have from college… everyone joins together to cheer on those they know and those they don’t who are pushing themselves up Heartbreak Hill and down to the finish line on Boyslton. 

As the runners pass by, many of whom are running for charities, you feel a sense of wellbeing and joy that there are such amazing people in the world who are pushing their bodies to the limit in a celebration of life. 

Boston is a strong city. It unites in Marathon Monday and will only grow stronger.  I know there have already been incredible acts of heroism and kindness, which does not surprise me.  My thoughts are with all my friends up there and with all the victims. 

For here all are one and our hearts are true.

I’m moving into a new chapter of my life and I want to clean up my work space and create a place that is clean and will inspire. If you’ve seen any prior posts, you know I have an affinity to open, neutral spaces that look onto the outside and have pops of green- little plants, succulents. This space with the solid wooden table and modern white chairs is perfect. I love the depth of the dark wood table and the mix of the modern white chairs. The window, without curtains, is a great shape and really brightens up the space. 
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I’m moving into a new chapter of my life and I want to clean up my work space and create a place that is clean and will inspire. If you’ve seen any prior posts, you know I have an affinity to open, neutral spaces that look onto the outside and have pops of green- little plants, succulents.

This space with the solid wooden table and modern white chairs is perfect. I love the depth of the dark wood table and the mix of the modern white chairs. The window, without curtains, is a great shape and really brightens up the space. 

Shrimp and Grits Shrimp 1/4 cup bacon, sliced in pieces 1 onion, diced 12 large shrimp (more if smaller) 1 tbs minced garlic 3/4 cup diced tomatoes 1/4 cup white wine 1.5 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Tabaso) 1.4 cup skim milk 1 pad of butter Add bacon to skillet and saute until crisp.  Remove from pan. Add the onion and cook until soft (7 minutes)  Add shrimp and garlic until shrimp is done (pink).  Remove from pan.  Add tomatoes, hot sauce, wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, allowing sauce to thicken. Add the bacon and shrimp an stir in milk and butter.  Cheese Grits 1/2 cup cheddar cheese  2 cups water 1/2 cup instant grits Salt to taste Bring water to boil and stir in grits. Return to boil.  Reduce heat to medium low and cook 4-5 minutes (until thick), stirring occasionally. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add salt to taste.
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Shrimp and Grits Shrimp 1/4 cup bacon, sliced in pieces 1 onion, diced 12 large shrimp (more if smaller) 1 tbs minced garlic 3/4 cup diced tomatoes 1/4 cup white wine 1.5 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Tabaso) 1.4 cup skim milk 1 pad of butter Add bacon to skillet and saute until crisp.  Remove from pan. Add the onion and cook until soft (7 minutes)  Add shrimp and garlic until shrimp is done (pink).  Remove from pan.  Add tomatoes, hot sauce, wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, allowing sauce to thicken. Add the bacon and shrimp an stir in milk and butter.  Cheese Grits 1/2 cup cheddar cheese  2 cups water 1/2 cup instant grits Salt to taste Bring water to boil and stir in grits. Return to boil.  Reduce heat to medium low and cook 4-5 minutes (until thick), stirring occasionally. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add salt to taste.
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Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp

1/4 cup bacon, sliced in pieces

1 onion, diced

12 large shrimp (more if smaller)

1 tbs minced garlic

3/4 cup diced tomatoes

1/4 cup white wine

1.5 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Tabaso)

1.4 cup skim milk

1 pad of butter

Add bacon to skillet and saute until crisp.  Remove from pan. Add the onion and cook until soft (7 minutes) 

Add shrimp and garlic until shrimp is done (pink).  Remove from pan. 

Add tomatoes, hot sauce, wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, allowing sauce to thicken. Add the bacon and shrimp an stir in milk and butter. 

Cheese Grits

1/2 cup cheddar cheese 

2 cups water

1/2 cup instant grits

Salt to taste

Bring water to boil and stir in grits. Return to boil. 

Reduce heat to medium low and cook 4-5 minutes (until thick), stirring occasionally.

Add cheese and stir until melted. Add salt to taste.

High waisted shorts + cropped top. The 70’s are back.  I know most normal people (like me) are wary about crop tops. Would I look ridiculous? I like the high waisted short and the crop top together because it doesn’t leave much of the stomach area uncovered. The shorts suck in the bottom flab and the top frames the thinnest part of your body. Also, I love the all black look.  There are no cheesy colorful stripes and acid wash jeans so it looks a little more modern.  I’m not going to rush out and buy a crop top, but I will give it a chance (when I am in Miami or the south of Spain).  Photo from Vogue España
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High waisted shorts + cropped top. The 70’s are back. 

I know most normal people (like me) are wary about crop tops. Would I look ridiculous? I like the high waisted short and the crop top together because it doesn’t leave much of the stomach area uncovered. The shorts suck in the bottom flab and the top frames the thinnest part of your body. Also, I love the all black look.  There are no cheesy colorful stripes and acid wash jeans so it looks a little more modern. 

I’m not going to rush out and buy a crop top, but I will give it a chance (when I am in Miami or the south of Spain). 

Photo from Vogue España

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies An easy family favorite with a healthier twist.  Ingredients:  2 cups sugar (I used the sugar substitute, Splenda) 1/2 cup skim milk 1 stick butter 4 tbs. cocoa 3 cups oats 1 tsp. vanilla  1/2 plain or chunky peanut butter (I use low fat pb) Boil the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa for 1.5 minutes (start timing when mixture comes to full boil) Remove from heat.  Mix peanut butter oats and vanilla in a bowl and add the hot chocolate mixture.  Drop onto waxed paper to set and cool. And eat !!
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies An easy family favorite with a healthier twist.  Ingredients:  2 cups sugar (I used the sugar substitute, Splenda) 1/2 cup skim milk 1 stick butter 4 tbs. cocoa 3 cups oats 1 tsp. vanilla  1/2 plain or chunky peanut butter (I use low fat pb) Boil the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa for 1.5 minutes (start timing when mixture comes to full boil) Remove from heat.  Mix peanut butter oats and vanilla in a bowl and add the hot chocolate mixture.  Drop onto waxed paper to set and cool. And eat !!
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies An easy family favorite with a healthier twist.  Ingredients:  2 cups sugar (I used the sugar substitute, Splenda) 1/2 cup skim milk 1 stick butter 4 tbs. cocoa 3 cups oats 1 tsp. vanilla  1/2 plain or chunky peanut butter (I use low fat pb) Boil the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa for 1.5 minutes (start timing when mixture comes to full boil) Remove from heat.  Mix peanut butter oats and vanilla in a bowl and add the hot chocolate mixture.  Drop onto waxed paper to set and cool. And eat !!
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies An easy family favorite with a healthier twist.  Ingredients:  2 cups sugar (I used the sugar substitute, Splenda) 1/2 cup skim milk 1 stick butter 4 tbs. cocoa 3 cups oats 1 tsp. vanilla  1/2 plain or chunky peanut butter (I use low fat pb) Boil the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa for 1.5 minutes (start timing when mixture comes to full boil) Remove from heat.  Mix peanut butter oats and vanilla in a bowl and add the hot chocolate mixture.  Drop onto waxed paper to set and cool. And eat !!
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

An easy family favorite with a healthier twist. 

Ingredients: 

2 cups sugar (I used the sugar substitute, Splenda)

1/2 cup skim milk

1 stick butter

4 tbs. cocoa

3 cups oats

1 tsp. vanilla 

1/2 plain or chunky peanut butter (I use low fat pb)

Boil the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa for 1.5 minutes (start timing when mixture comes to full boil) Remove from heat. 

Mix peanut butter oats and vanilla in a bowl and add the hot chocolate mixture. 

Drop onto waxed paper to set and cool. And eat !!