Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Korean Beef Bowls


Get ready to have your minds blown.  This dish is beyond amazing and beyond easy.  Matt and I were gobbling it up.  The flavors in the beef paired with the creamy white rice and fresh green onions is so incredible.  The meat is spicy sweet and almost gets sort of caramelized from the brown sugar- divine I tell you!  Plus you don't need many ingredients so it is a cheap meal to cook!  This is going to be on our weekly meal rotation for sure.  My friend Erin had the genius idea to add some steamed broccoli in next time, so if you want an extra veggie add that in!
Enjoy!


|| K O R E A N  B E E F  B O W L S ||
adapted via Six Sisters Stuff

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers (depending on how spicy you like it)
salt and pepper
1 bunch green onions, diced
Rice, cooked
 
Directions:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown hamburger with garlic in the sesame oil. Drain most of the fat and add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper and red peppers. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors. Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions.



Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Obsessions

The other day someone asked me if I buy all the stuff off my obsessions list and I had to laugh!  This is purely a wish list for me!  I think we all like to dream about the things we would like to own but I would go broke if I bought everything! These are things I truly love and if I had the money, yes I would love to buy them all.  I work hard on these lists and never include anything I personally wouldn't want to own or wear!  Occasionally I will include pieces I do own (like the sandals and blanket today)

I am in love with these DV Daffodil Sandals.  Locals they carry them at Thera M so stop in and try them on, you will fall in love with them like I did!  Such a great price.  I have the honey color and it is the perfect neutral but they are also available in black and brown here and silver here
I would say they run true to size, I  have a nine. If you are between sizes go down.
These are super comfy too!


I always love Rachel Pally Maxi dresses.  They are so soft and easy to wear for everyday or dress up for a night out.  This is such a great basic maxi dress, I love the white for Summer.  Any pregnant friends this would be a great maxi for pregnancy and after!

I have been obsessed with Madewell Tees lately.  They fit so well and look awesome on.  I am smitten with this new camo version, headed to our store this week to see if they have it.  For those without stores they are currently offering free shipping online so take advantage and try out some of their tees!

I love a good one piece that doesn't look like a mom suit.  This one is in one of my favorite colors!!  I think the rouching would make it super flattering!


This is one of my favorite prints I have seen the Riley tee in, so perfect for Summer paired with white jeans or shorts!  Plus it is on sale right now!
ps doesn't this model kind of look like the new girl on RHNY?


This blouse comes in my two favorite jewel tone colors.  A great loose tank for Summer at a great price!
Love these casual chambray shorts.  They would be so comfy for everyday wear.  Love the idea of them paired with a white tee and fun flats for the day or a blouse and heels for a night out!


I was lucky enough to be sent one of these canopy covers to try out and they are awesome!  They attach to any type stroller and help block out light, wind, sun, noise and other surrounding influences, plus they have spf 40 built in.  They can be rolled up or down however you want it and are machine washable.  If you use your stroller often, I am telling you these are great!



|| SAM EDLEMAN BRAYDEN D'ORSAY FLATS ||
Love this SE version of the D'orsay with the cut-out details.  So perfect for summer!  Also in black here.


I love the Joie bags.  This Canvas one would be great for the beach or Farmers Market.  I love the
speckled pattern on it and it comes in a gorgeous blue color too!
http://rstyle.me/n/gv8bwgf5



Monday, March 17, 2014

Scenes From Our Weekend

We had the best weekend.  I was able to get out for a girls night which is always nice and then I accomplished alot around the house.

Friday Sterling's new rug from Lulu and Georgia arrived and we were so excited to put it down.  The kids loved it so much (it is super soft) that we did happy hour in Sterlings room Saturday night:)  I can't wait to paint his walls next, might tackle that over Spring Break!  The rug is perfect for a kids room or playroom because it is an indoor\outdoor rug, so it is easy to clean and the price is not too expensive!



Friday night I went out for an awesome girls dinner out.  Sara and Mandy were in town and we had so much fun with them.  It is always so neat to finally met your blog friends in real life.  We met at The Ordinary for drinks and had dinner at The Grocery.


I wore my Leopard Equipment blouse.  Ladies this blouse is such a great fit, and pattern.
Blouse available here on major sale, here, here , and a different pattern here.


Loving this picture of me and Frances we snapped before I left.  I love going out but also love coming home to my kids.

Saturday I tackled cleaning off our patio and porch area it was embarrasing there was so much crap out there.  I cleaned everything off and next is project screen porch to playroom transformation.  It is a small area but right off the kitchen so I can easily watch the kids play out there.  It will be perfect for storing larger toys etc.


I posted on instgram how we order pizza every single weekend and I loved all the comments from other people who order pizza as much as we do!   Pizza is one of my favorite foods.


Sunday I whipped up a batch of three ingredient PB Cookies.  They were so easy and so good. Recipe is: 1 egg, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup pb.  Mix together and scoop onto baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees 12 mins.  Halfway thru and at the end I pressed them with a fork and sprinkled with sugar.


I will leave you with this picture of Sterling and his best attempt at a "real" smile.  I love how hard he tries to show me a genuine smile and it is always so over the top!





Saturday, March 15, 2014

Saturdays Steals and Splurges


The Gap Friends and Family Event started early for cardholders and runs thru Sunday.  Use code CARD40 to save 40% off your purchase.  If you aren't a cardholder use code SAVE to get 30% off.
A few of my favorites!


Loving this Line and Dot Maxi.  I bought a similar green one last summer.  Such great quality for the price.  Seriously looks just like Tibi to me!  Perfect for a Summer wedding!



Nordstrom just did a bunch of new markdowns.  


 and I really love this Rebecca Taylor Leopard embellished tee that is 60% off!


Saks is running a sale as well, most stuff is picked over but there are still some steals on purses.  I love this Opening Ceremony Tote.  It was $800 down to $300!



Another great deal is this 10 Crosby Derek Lam Purse, down from $300 to $100.  I actually own this in the green and love it!


Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!
xoxo



Friday, March 14, 2014

Thoughts For Friday


Happy Friday Friends.  I am officially exhausted this has been a crazy busy week for us!!  But tonight I am excited because I am finally getting to meet two blogger friends in person- Sara and Mandy.

Yesterday I finally popped on the home decor store, Eclectic in Mount Pleasant.  Sidney has such a great eye for design and had some awesome pieces.  She is featuring WayWay Allen's artwork this month and it is all gorgeous.  I wanted several pieces!


 and how cute would these animals be in a nursery?  So much like Jonathan Adler but cheap!  If I didn't have so much stuff in Frances Moon's nursery I would have bought one!
Her store is on Coleman Blvd, check it out!


Thanks to everyone who came to our La Senorita Jolie trunk show.  Their tee shirts really are my favs!  They are so soft and comfortable and a great price point! You can still order online thru Sunday and get free shipping with the code LSJ-DBDD.  My two favorite tops from the show were The Valentina and the Kylie
I am wearing a size medium in the Valentina and a small in the Kylie.
Also wearing my favorite distressed jeans. available here in black too which I love!



Thank you to everyone on instagram for all the great mascara recommendations. For years I have used Maybelline Great Lash and all of a sudden I hate it! I am looking for a new one.  I am testing out many of the suggestions and first up was the Loreal Voluminous.  I am going to wear it for a week or so to get a good feel for it but so far it is better than my old one!  Next on my list are : Josie Maran, Benefit, and Chanel.


Local friends if you have not eaten at the Square Onion in ION you must.  The Whitney veggie sandwich is my favorite!!  It is hummus and veggies on delish bread!


I am obsessed with watching my kids sleep, totally normal and not creepy, right??  Anyways I snapped this picture of Frances and it melted my heart,  a framer for sure!


I watched the most interesting segment on ABC News about Dan Harris, who had major anxiety and a panic attack on air which lead him to research happiness and resulted in all signs pointing to meditation.  It was so interesting that sitting and meditating only 5 mins a day can improve areas of your brain and help with so many other ailments.  I am convinced I need to clear my mind and meditate and I started reading his book, 10% Happier.  It really is so interesting.


I am dying to try out these amazing Napa Cabbage Wraps from Camille Styles next week.  They look so good!

These Vince Genna Sandals have me drooling, totally lust worthy.  Quite possibly the most perfect nude sandal I have ever seen! 


For a cheaper version check out these by Joe's Jeans (who knew they made shoes).  Sizes are selling out fast because these are such a good deal and gorgeous too!

Lastly, I just love this picture of me and kids at bath time.  I count my blessing everyday for this sweet family of mine.  I love how much Frances already loves her big brother.  Sterling is so good with her always making her smile.

Have a great weekend!
xoxo




Thursday, March 13, 2014

Sterling's Big Boy Room + Lulu and Georgia $100 Giveaway

As most of you know we are currently trying to spruce up our bedroom.  But you see I can't ever just focus on one project and complete it I have to be working on several at the same time. I am crazy like that!   Enter Sterling's room.  His room and our master were the main rooms I wanted to tackle this year.   It all started when I saw this rug on Lulu and Georgia.  It was the starting point for his room.
I thought it was the perfect rug for a little boys room.  It is an indoor/outdoor rug which I love because they are easier to clean and trust me my little man makes quite a mess!



A few rooms that I pinned for inspiration



I did Sterling's room two years ago and just want a refresher.    We are not buying new furniture for his room, nothing drastic, just some small changes.  My thoughts are a new rug, new light fixture, artwork, and possibly a fresh coat of paint on the walls,  We are doing all this on a pretty cheap budget so I will be looking for accessories at TJmaxx and Homegoods to save money.

This is his room currently.  This pic was taken awhile back - the rug is now covered in stains so we are going to move it to our garage which is where our laundry machine is so it will be nice to have a rug out there.   I am also thinking a lighter paint color on the walls might be nice and make the room feel larger, leaning towards a Farrow and Ball Gray if we paint.  Loved the brown for four years but kind of ready for a change.  It all will depend how the brown walls look with the rug
I still like his crisp white bedding, I am a sucker for a white bed!


Below are a few things I am loving and considering from Lulu and Georgia for Sterling's room makeover.
sterlings room

 Lulu and Georgia has graciously offered one reader the chance to win a $100 gift card!  Just follow the steps below!
Right now Lulu and Georgia is having their friends and family event so you can get 25% any purchase with code FRIENDSANDFAMILY thru Friday.   I love this rug and light fixture we used in Frances Moons nursery!   Shop HERE!
Oh and I will announce the Freshly Picked Winner tomorrow!!
xoxo