7 Things I am Loving

Happy Monday Friends!  Sorry for the lack of a post Friday.  If you follow me on Instagram then you know I went to Dallas for the weekend for a blogging conference.  It was so much fun to meet some of my favorite bloggers in real life- highlight was dinner with the fabulous and insanely talented Jamie Meares and Erin Gates one night.  I was in heaven as they are two of my biggest inspirations. As fun as it was I was so ready to get home and see my babies, I am such a homebody and I missed them so much!  I know it does us moms good to get away every now and then but man was I glad to get back!  I will try and share some pictures later this week when I have time to upload photos!

ONE \\ RAG AND BONE NICOLE TANK

I ended up getting this tank in blue and gray I love it so much- you can get it for 25% off at Saks thru tonight.  It is such a great everyday shirt.  It is super soft and I find it goes with everything, it is even super cute under a blazer too.  Use code FRNFAM at checkout.

TWO \\ SMITTEN KITCHEN'S LENTIL AND POTATO SALAD

I made this potato salad per my Mom's recommendation for our Easter dinner and it was amazing.  I loved the combo of potatoes and lentils.  There is no mayo in it so it is super fresh and light!  I ate the leftovers for my lunches last week and it still stayed fresh and delicious!

THREE \\ LAURA MERCIER FRESH RASPBERRY LIPSTICK

I stopped in my favorite department store here Gwynns last week to let Sterling pet the Easter bunnies.  While I was there I remembered I had a birthday gift certificate- if you live locally sign up and they will send you $20 the month of your birthday to spend there.  I decided I needed some new lipstick.  I went in wanting to buy neutral but the woman that worked there was great and talked me into this fun new color which I just love!  It is the perfect bright pink for Spring.

They snapped a picture of us while we were there and put it on there FB page (it's a little blurry).

This is me wearing the lipstick. I am not a big lipstick person but loving this color!

FOUR \\ HEAD AND THE HEART

Download their whole album its amazing.  I have always loved them but then got sucked into watching a live performance videotapped from Coachella and it made me love them even more.  They rock.

and I have a weird crush on the lead singer, I have a thing for men who can sing.

FIVE \\ PICTURES OF FRANCES MOON SLEEPING

I am a stalker mom and love watching my kids sleep.  I started noticing that Frances always sleeps in the same position with her arms behind her head.  It is crazy adorable.  I decided I am going to capture as many pictures of her sleeping like this thru the first year or so and make a book out of them!

SIX\\ HOUSE OF CARDS

Matt and I are officially hooked on House of Cards we can't get enough of it!  We are almost done with Season 2 and can't wait for Season 3 to start. It is so nice to have a show we can watch together and both enjoy!  I highly recommend this if you have not watched it yet.

SEVEN \\ TORY BURCH FRIENDS AND FAMILY SALE

The Tory Burch Friends and Family Event ends today.  So one last chance to snag some goodies.  Get 25% off with code FRIENDLY.  

You can shop the whole site HERE

A few of my favorites:

NDM Style: Neon Affair

Since I showcased a short dress last time, I thought it would be fun to feature a maxi this time.  I bought this dress to wear to an upcoming wedding we have and figured it would be a great Summer Dress in general.  It is actually sitting packed in my suitcase right now for my girls trip to Dallas this weekend. 

I just love a maxi for a wedding.  The great thing about this dress is that it could be super dressy or casual.  I went for a more casual vibe with flats and a fun necklace.  I found this dress at Nordstrom and it comes in black, navy or royal blue as well!  I swear Nordstrom has been my go to place to shop for wedding dresses lately.  Honestly had the royal blue been available when I ordered this one I might would have gone that route, but the pink is fun and I don't own many pink dresses.   Pink is always a good idea right?

Amanda Uprichard Maxi |  House of Harlow Sunburst Necklace | K Slademade Clutch, similar blue one here |  Isola Sandals similar here and here | Laura Mercier Fresh Raspberry Lipstick

This dress has adjustable spaghetti straps and elastic on the sides- it is super comfy!

If you don't own a House of Harlow Sunburst necklace you need one.  I wear mine all the time.  It goes with everything!

I mentioned before but Isola sandals are my new favorites. 

Similar styles here, here, and here.

Sterling of course wanted to model too.

 If you are looking for a fun new lipstick for spring I highly recommend Laura Mercier's Fresh Raspberry color, I am loving mine!  It is the perfect pop of pink!

You can shop my whole look here:

This post was sponsored by Nordstrom, all opinions and outfit choices are my own,  always.

Korean Beef Tacos

If you liked the Koren Beef Bowls that I posted a few weeks ago then you will love these Koren Beef Tacos.  I swear Matt and I have been on a Korean Beef roll lately, the flavors are just so intense and good!

 The beef slow cooks all day and is fall apart tender filled with such amazing flavor.  This meal was super easy to whip together too,  you just toss everything in the slow cooker and it does the work for you.  I made mine into tacos but Matt just scooped his beef over white rice and both ways were excellent,  so if you don't want tacos you could go the rice route.

Serve them with some shredded cabbage slaw and sliced green onions and you have an awesome meal!

Enjoy!

|| K O R E A N  B E E F  T A C O S ||

adapted via

2lbs Chuck Roast

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup soy sauce

5-6 minced garlic cloves

 1 white onion sliced thinly

1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and grated

2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 whole jalapeno, diced

The Directions.

Use a 6-quart slow cooker.  Place chuck roast in and the rest of the ingredients.

Cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat has fully shredded.   Turn the meat over a few times during the 8 hours.  At about hour 7 I took a fork and started shredding the beef and removing any excess large pieces of fat.  Let cook for the last hour shredded to soak up the sauce!   Serve in soft corn or flour tortillas.  Top with shredded cabbage slaw and green onions.

shredded cabbage slaw

1 bag shredded coleslaw from the grocery store's produce section

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

toss together and serve immediately (it gets too soggy if you make it early in the day)

Obsessions

|| JOIE LEATHER GLADIATORS ||

The Saks Friends and Family Sale is still going on.  I treated myself to these sandals. How gogeous are they?? They also come in black! Use code FRNFAM

 I also really love this animal print version.  Joie has some really cute summer shoes.

|| DOLCE VITA EBIZU TOP ||

I am loving this white lace top for Summer.  Would be so cute with jean shorts!

|| FRAME SKINNY JEANS ||

I keep hearing amazing things abut Frame Denim!  I really want to try a pair, loving this lighter wash.

 || CURRENT\ELLIOT LILY DENIM SHIRTDRESS |

 I love a good Chambray Dress- this one looks like a great fit!  I always love Current\Elliot they never disappoint!  Also part of the Saks Friends and Family Sale use code FRNFAM

|| LOLLI BAILAR SHORTS ||

I am obsessed with the Pom-Poms on these shorts!  These would be perfect to toss on over your bathing suit!

|| OTTE NYC BOBO DRESS ||

I am smitten with the vibrant colors in this dress.  I never met a shift dress I didn't love!

|| MILLY ST LUCIA BIKINI ||

This Milly Bikini is fabulous!  Part of the Saks Friends and Family sale too so you can get a good deal on it!  

|| GIGI NEW YORK SAND CROSS BODY BAG ||

I love this new cross body purse Gigi New York came out with.  The sand color is perfection! and bonus if you spend $150 at Gigi New York you get a free personalized jewelry case!  Would be a great Mothers Day gift!

|| ALEXIS BITTAR ANCHOR NECKLACE ||

I had no idea but jewelry is also part of the Saks Friends and Family Sale- you can get 20% off!  Would love this long Alexis Bittar necklace for my collection.  I love the blush color it would go with everything!  Use code FRNFAM!

Scenes From Our Weekend

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Weekend.  The weather here was kind of crappy but we still had a nice weekend.  I am super ready for some warmer temps and sunny days!  I have a feeling we are going to have a really hot summer.

Friday night we got brave and took the kids to meet one of Matt's old co workers for Happy Hour at Taco Boy.  Apparently we were not the only people with the idea to get there at 5:30, it was a zoo and the kids did not cooperate at all. Lesson learned to stick to happy hour at home.  This was us before we headed out.  Should have know by Sterling's face he would be full of himself!

(I am wearing an Equipment Python Blouse on sale at Saks plus 25% off with code FRNFAM, in the button up version HERE.)

Saturday we had the most delicious breakfast, thanks to one of my blog readers.  She owns RoRo's Baking Co and was sweet enough to send us some cinnamon rolls and when I say they are the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had I am for real.  They were amazing.  Filled to the brim with cinnamon and icing!  She said it is her grandmothers recipe.  They don't carry them in stores here yet but hopefully soon!  You can order online here!

Saturday we mainly stayed inside since the weather was a bust- I walked in to this scene.  Sterling had created a pillow fort all around Frances.  It was pretty funny.

Saturday night we made Korean Beef Tacos that were truly amazing.  Matt and I devoured two pounds of beef.  I will share the recipe Wednesday!  I am still dreaming about them!

I am officially ready for Summer thanks to my cute new one piece from Social Dress Shop.  I can't wait to wear it this Summer. 

\\ Zinke Starboard Bathing Suit

Sunday morning the Easter Bunny came.  It was special since it was Frances Moon's first Easter- although Sterling basically claimed everything in her Easter Basket:)

 Then we headed to early church.  All was well until I started smelling something.  I looked down and Frances had pooped everywhere- we are talking it was coming out of her tights and was all down the front of my dress.  Church was packed so we waited til the last hymn and tried to discretely leave without anyone noticing the poop everywhere!  It was an interesting Easter church experience for sure!  Afterwards we strolled the Battery.

That night we had a wonderful family dinner with Matt's family, I love living near the water!

 and these two made it the best Easter ever.  Blessed + Thankful.

Have a great Monday!

Saturdays Steals and Splurges

When it rains it pours.  It seems everyone likes to do their Friends and Family Events at the same time.  Today is the first day of the Saks Friends and Family Event, it doesn't start in stores til Monday so get a head start this weekend.  I rounded up a few things I am lusting after!  You shop the whole site Here.  Use code FRNFAM.

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Gap is having their Spring Sale right now. Let me tell you I love their zip up pjs they are the best!  I got the cherry and flamingo ones for Frances- aren't the patterns adorable??  Both are part of the sale!

CHERRY PJS | FLAMINGO PJS

 and I am loving these fish swim trunks for the little boys!  Only $13!

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Serena and Lily is offering an additional 20% off sale stuff with code love20.

I love these DecoDot Sheets for a little girls room.

and how awesome is this Pacific Tote?  It was $148 marked down to $44 and then you get an additional 20% off.  It would be great to tote stuff to the beach or for a Summer Picnic!

It comes in a mini version as well that is only $24.99- the perfect size for a 6 pack of beer or bottle or two of wine.

and if Matt would let me I would buy two of these Lounge Chairs.  How amazing are they??  Originally $600 down to $199 then an additional 20 % off a real steal!!

Happy Shopping!