Obsessions | Vacation Vibes

It is hard to believe but we are just about 4 weeks away from our trip to St Maarten. I am beyond excited for an adult only vacation.  

Then the week after we get back from there we are headed on my family beach week so of course I have Vacation wear on my mind.  It doesn't hurt we live at the beach either so in the Summer I live in cover-ups and swimsuits.   I rounded up a few favorites on my wish list.

Piñata Tote

I love this fuzzy little tote.   The black and natural would go with everything.

Hand Embroidered Clutch

I can't decide which print I love more the stars or cherries!

Nanci Necklace

The cutest tassel necklace and I love the pink color.  Under $50.

Off Shoulder Dress

This also comes in black and blue.

Tie Dye Slip Dress

I actually ordered this, I hope it is just as cute in person.  I love the bright colors.

Phone Case

I love this phone case with the palm tree that says I need a Vacation, so true!

Tassel Tee Dress

Yes and Yes.

Twist Front one Piece

I have mentioned this suit on here before but as far as one pieces go its awesome.  I bought mine after I had Sterling and still wear it!    The rouching makes it super flattering.  This year it is out in 4 colors, I have the pink color.

Cut Away Maxi

I am obsessed with the color and cut in neckline on this dress.

Pitusa Maxi

I have this in the short sleeve version and just love it.  I can't even tell you how soft it is.  I love the spaghetti strap version as well.

Tee

The cutest tee and only $9.

also in a tank version that is equally adorable.

Embellished Mini Dress

Comes in 3 colors and it can be worn off shoulders as well.  

Tassel Earrings

I mentioned these yesterday and just I bought the blue and turquoise colors. Perfect to toss on with any Summer Outfit!

Mara Hoffman Mini Dress

I love the pastel colors in this dress.  I am wearing a size small for sizing reference.  In the picture below I am wearing the Twine and Twig Cowrie Necklace with the dress.

Off Shoulder Top

I love the blue and white embroidery detail.

Joie Thong Sandals

Such a fun way to dress up a flip flop with the fringe.

Nanette Leopore One Piece

I am so in love with the colors in this suit!!  

I always love a halter style too, I find it is a really flattering fit on most body types.

Beach Towel

The cutest beach towel.

Drop Earrings

I have these earrings in both colors and really like them.  They are not heavy and are such a fun statement to any outfit.  They are on sale now for $21 plus additional 40% off if you are a card holder with code BRCARD.

The Easiest Bean and Cheese Enchiladas + New Favorite Tee and Tassel Earrings

If you love Mexican food and are looking for an easy weeknight dinner you must try these enchiladas.  I kid you not they take maybe 10 minutes to make and are so tasty.  I have made them twice in the last two weeks.  Little confession I love the bean burritos at Taco Bell, I used to eat them all the time.  Now I rarely eat them but man I dream about them.  These enchiladas are kind of my attempt to recreate the burritos with a twist!  I really recommend making these with the refried beans with either the jalapenos or green chiles, it just gives the burritos more flavor.  When we made these we served Mexican Street Corn as a side and it was a great meat free meal.   You can easily make these ahead of time and keep in the fridge til you are ready to bake them! 

Enjoy!

||  E A S Y   B E A N  + C H E E S E   E N C H I L A D A S ||

- 1 can refried beans with jalapenos or green chiles

- 1/2 white onion diced finely

- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese

- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese

- 1 tablespoon cumin

- 1 teaspoon chili powder

- 1/4 teaspoon paprika

- flour shells

- 2 packages red enchilada sauce ( I love the Fronterra brand, they come in a bag as opposed to a can)

- 1/2 cup sour cream

- 1 teaspoon cumin

- fresh cilantro,  avocado, salsa, and sour cream for serving

Take one package of the enchilada sauce and pour in the bottom of a rectangle baking dish if you use the enchilada sauce in a can this would probably equate to about 1 cup of sauce.

In a bowl mix together the refried beans with the diced onion, cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.  Take a flour shell and fill with the bean filling and roll up and place it seam side down in the dish.  You should have enough filling to make 7-8 enchiladas.  

In a bowl mix together the remaining packet of enchilada sauce with the sour cream, 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.  Pour this over the rolled enchiladas.  Then top with Monterey  jack cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees about 35- 40 minutes until cheese is bubbly.   Top with cilantro, avocado, salsa and/or sour cream before serving if desired.

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I am currently having quite the obsession with tassel earrings.  

They are such an inexpensive way to make a fun statement.   Most of mine are solid colored so I liked these were colorblocked.  

The tee below is the one I mentioned on my obsessions post last week.  I ordered it and like it so much I am ordering a second color.  It runs TTS, I however ordered a medium because I like my tees on the looser side.  I am thinking of ordering the white next, I always can use a good white tee.

Both the tee and earrings are only $36.

Burnout Tee + Earrings

a closer look at the earrings

Another pair that I have received many questions about since my Dallas trip are now online!  I am wearing them in the picture below.

They come in 7 different colors.  I am wearing the blush color.  The great thing about these earrings is they are super lightweight.  I seriously love all the colors.

Tassel Earrings

Kid's Swimwear Favorites

It is no secret around here that Frances Moon loves a bathing suit.  She wants to wear one everyday. 

Case and point she insisted on sleeping in one last night over her pjs.  I find it pretty adorable though, I know I will miss this stage one day.

Ice Cream Suit

 In honor of Frances Moon and her love for bathing suits I thought I would dedicate an entire post to kid's swimwear.  There are so many cute ones for Summer,  I wanted to round up a few that we are loving for the boys and girls plus a few other Summer favorites.

Popsicle Suit | Relax Tee | Fish Swim Trunks | Natives | Sunglasses

It doesn't get much cuter. 

Sterling's swim trunks and Frances Moon's bathing suit also come in 2 different patterns than what they are wearing.

 For the girl's popsicle suit, definitely order up a size, it runs small.  Frances is wearing the 3t but she honestly might could have worn the 4t.

I love the open back with the tie and bright neon colors!

It is hard to tell in the pic but they are wearing the new Native Shoes called The Venice.  These are a bit different from the regular natives.  They are made out of a thiner light weight material almost like neoprene.  The kids love them.  They are so easy to get on and clean as well.  Sterling has them in the blue color and green, and of course Frances wanted pink.

We also really like this zip-up cover for Frances Moon.   It is the perfect shade of hot pink.  It is nice that it zips up and she can put it on herself.  Plus it is made of terry cloth so it acts as a towel too drying her off. 

Zip Cover-Up

If you need a cooler for the pool/beach I can't say enough great things about this one.  It is the perfect size, to hold snacks and drinks (or Matt's beers:) 

Oh and the Supergoop Sunscreen pictured below is the best!!  It is formulated with 35% less alcohol than other brands, is water resistant, and contains vitamin C.  It is super easy to apply on the kids and lasts a long time.  

Cooler | Sunscreen

 

Ready for a swim!  I mentioned my swim suit yesterday but for all you Mom's looking for a great one piece I really like this one.  I do suggest ordering up a size as it runs on the small side.  As far as strapless suits go, it actually stays put pretty well but it comes with a strap so you can wear it as a halter as well.

Strapless Suit also in Coral+ Sunglasses

A few more adorable pool/beach looks for the kids!

GIRLS

Flamingo Suit | Ruffle Suit | Ice Cream Suit | Pineapple Suit
Shoes | Sunglasses | Goggles
Whale Cover-up | Fish Cover-up | Pink Hoodie | One Shoulder 

BOYS
Sterling has the goggles and sunglasses and they both are great.  The sunglasses fit perfectly on his head and the goggles work really well.

Blue Trunks | Red Fish | Colored Fish

Camo Trunks | Shoes | Goggles |  Rash Guard

Tee Shirt |  Towel Hoodie | Dinosaur Trunks | Sharks |  Sunglasses

Nordstrom is always my go to for all the kid's clothes.  They have such a great selection and excellent customer service.  They will price match and always offer free shipping and returns!

Thanks to Nordstrom for partnering on this post!

Scenes From Our Weekend

Happy Monday everyone! I can't believe there are only 2 weeks of school left before Summer.  This year has flown by.  I can't believe I will have a first grader next year, sniff sniff.

Thursday night I hosted supper club at my house.  We have a group of about 6 of us and we rotate houses every month and host supper club.  It is always a fun night and I get so excited about busting out my pretty table linens and dishes.  The girls always appreciate the things the men don't!

Table Runner (coral version) | Napkins | Napkin rings | Silverware | Plates

Glasses are vintage

I wore this Anthropolgie dress I picked up last weekend.  It also comes in grey and green.  I am wearing a size small.  It is lightweight and so soft.

Dress | Necklace | Sandals

Always so much fun with my girls.

Friday my mom was in town so we surprised Sterling for lunch at his school and ran a few errands.

That night we enjoyed some the leftovers from Supper Club as an app + Greyhounds. That cauliflower below is the Trader Joe's pickled kind I mentioned on Thursday, it is so good!

Saturday morning we hit up Glazed for Doughnuts and then the Farmers Market.

Sterling's Relax Tee

They had the coolest new booth at the food corner, it was homemade cotton candy.  The kids loved it.  The flavor combinations were really cool.  Sterling choose root beer.

That afternoon we hit up the pool.   You may remember this suit from my obsession post last week, well I ordered it and LOVE it! I am a sucker for a flattering black one piece.  Always a classic look!  I am wearing a size 6, runs slightly on the small side.

Swimsuit (also in coral) | Sunglasses 

Relax Tee | Popsicle Suit

We had happy hour with my parents that night and then gilled fish with the kids.  We had some fresh mahi that was incredible.

Wearing my white off shoulder blouse again.  Several of you asked about sizing from my post Thursday.  I am wearing the size O/S.

Blouse | Necklaces

Sunday was church.

Frances Moon's Dress is Shrimp and Grits Kids

Followed by brunch with a view:)

Sunday afternoon we cleaned house and put a new swing up for the kids, then we went to the yacht club to let them play.   They love watching the boats come in.  and yes, Frances is just wearing underwear (Paw Patrol of course) she is not potty trained but it is her new obsession to wear undies over her diapers.   Thinking potty training is not too far off.

 Sterling found a horseshoe crab and was so excited!  He promptly put him back in the water, but it was cool to see it up close.  A woman at the yacht club told us they use their blood for certain types of cancer treatment which I found fascinating.

Sunday Dinner was Black Bean Cakes with Avocado Crema and Corn Relish + Squash Gratin, two old recipes from my blog but both are fantastic!

Have a great week!