Thoughts on Thursday

Happy Thursday Ya'll!  

Currently on my mind.

My friends at Yosi Samra were sweet enough to send Frances her first pair of ballet flats.  They are seriously the cutest things ever.  She loves them too, she always hands them to me in the morning to wear.  For those curious Frances is in a size 5, I found as far as kids shoes run, theirs run on the small side.

|| Glitter Ballet Flats (they also come in pink)

I can always count on Trader Joe's for the prettiest flowers at the best prices.  I picked these up this week and love how they brighten up my house.

Loving my agate frame I got for Christmas too.

Can we talk about this cover-up?  Ever since seeing Julia from Gal Meets Glam in it, I have been convinced I need it for our vacation.  It sold out after she posted it but it is now back in stock in two styles.

|| Sundress Cover-up

You have to check out my friend Karina's jewelry site, Waffles and Honey which I have mentioned on here before.  I am so in love with my agate necklace.  I wear it almost everyday.  It is great alone or layered.  It is currently on sale and for all non sale jewelry you can use code DBDD20 to get 20% off!  She is running her winter sale right now so there are some great deals.

//amethyst slice necklace

I am wearing it here layered.

How good does this Crock Pot Ramen Noodle bowl look?  I am going to make to this soon.

I am obsessed with the new Maroon Five song, Sugar.  Not kidding on my run Saturday I listened to it on repeat. The video is awesome too.  You are welcome for the Adam Levine eye candy below.

I recently ordered this Micro-Dermabrasion scrub from Target after hearing such great things about it.

I am loving it.  I use it twice a week.  I just keep it in the shower and use it with my Clarisonic and I think it has helped slough my skin and brighten it up.  You can't beat the price either it is only $15.

|| Root No 7 Micro-Dermabrasion Scrub

I just started reading Still Alice and two days later I am almost finished.  It has really made me think about Alzheimer's and what a difficult disease it is.   Such a moving thought provoking book.

What should I read next?  Love ya'lls recs!

I am also reading Clean Eats.  It is a great book about resetting your body's natural balance filled with some recipes that look really good and healthy.

It has been super cold here lately but I took these two on a picnic to get out of the house.  I swear kids don't get cold like adults.  Either way they loved packing up snacks and eating on my $6 gas station blanket:)

Several of you wanted to know where to find the shirts I ordered Matt and I for Taco for night- 

I found them online HERE

Supreme Pizza Dip

With the Superbowl this weekend, trust me you are going to want this recipe.  I am a pizza lover, it is one of my absolute favorite foods.  I could easily eat it everyday.  Making pizza dip was a no brainer, I just had no idea how damn good it would be.  This is dip is amazing plus it takes like 5-10 max to whip together.   It really tastes just like a supreme pizza.  We served ours with pretzels thins which tasted fine with it but they were hard to dip.   You could also serve this with crostini because towards the end we just started spooning it on our pretzels.  The crostini might hold up better or try and find skinny breadsticks that would also be great!

Enjoy.

|| S U P R E M E  P I Z Z A   D I P ||

- 1 8 oz package cream cheese

- 1 small jar marinara sauce (i really recommend Raos)

- 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms (I used baby bellas)

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

- 1/4 sliced black olives

1/4 cup sliced green Spanish olives

- pepperoni

- 1 cup shredded mozzarella

- sliced fresh mozzarella

- Italian seasoning

- crushed red pepper flakes

In a round baking dish spread the cream cheese on the bottom.  Layer with about half the marinara.  Then layer on half the mushrooms, bell pepper, olives and pepperoni.  Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella.   Layer another layer of the marinara (I did not use the whole jar because I was afraid it might get too soggy but I used almost the whole jar).  Then layer on the layer of fresh mozzarella and top with the remaining olives, mushrooms, bell pepper and pepperoni. Bake at 350 degrees about 20-25 minutes til bubbly.  Let this sit out 10-15 minutes before serving too cool slightly.  Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and fresh crushed red pepper before serving.

If you don't have a round baker, these three options are great.  I use mine all the time for dips.

Valentine's Day Wish List

|| Cosabella Thong Set

I am loving these Cosabella Thongs.  They are so comfortable and a flattering fit.

 || DVF Adelia Flats

Simple Gold flats that would go with everything.

|| English Factory Pom Pom Shirt

I actually could not resist and already ordered this for myself.  It looks like the perfect white top for now and Summer and it is under $60!

 I  love the matching lace shorts too.  Such a cute outfit!

|| English Factory Lace Short

|| Splendid Sleep Chemise

I always love a soft cotton/modal night gown to sleep in.  Splendid stuff is always the softest.

|| Pave Heart Studs

These are such great everyday earrings.

|| Charlotte Tilbury Kissing Mini Lipstick Set

I have been dying to try some of the Charlotte Tilbury make-up products, I have heard nothing but rave reviews about them. This is a great way to try out three lip colors for the price of one.

|| Chanel Nail Polish Set

I would love this Chanel Nail polish set, Chanel nail polishes are my favorite.  I swear they last longer and the colors are so pretty.

|| Rebecca Minkoff Finn Clutch

Love the color and fringe detail.

|| David Yurman Ring 

This is a total splurge but i would love to own one of these David Yurman rings one day.

|| Joes Jeans Caged Sandals
I love nothing more than a good nude sandal.  They make your legs look so long and go with everything.  These are gorgeous and a great price.

|| Rory Beca Clay Dress

Great colors and fit for a casual dress.

Scenes From Our Weekend

My sister came to visit this weekend, and we always have so much fun together. I so wish we lived in the same city.

I started off the weekend with a fun girls night out on Thursday.  We went out for Mexican and enjoyed lots of chips, margaritas and girl talk.  My girl nights help keep me sane!

Outfit Details:

Cardigan | Tee Shirt | Jeans | Agate Necklace (use code DBDD20 for 20% off) | Gold Chain (use DBDD-LSJ for free shipping) | Purse (on sale) | Shoes in Nude  (on sale in umber color)

I snapped this picture of Matt with the kids before I left, they were so happy to see their Daddy.

This week Frances finally started taking a few steps on her own.  More like a drunken wobble but still so proud of her walking on her own. 

Always love having cousin Finley in town.  We did some bath time Mohawks for the kids.

Bathing three kids however was not relaxing!

Saturday we took the kids and went to Lunch at Lee Lee's Hot Kitchen.  My sister had never been so I wanted her to try it!  The brussels sprouts there are so good and we of course had to have a fun cocktail.  We also had the ginger beef and pork noodles.

This blouse from Finicky Filly has become one of my favorites.

25% off with code MUSTHAVE here

Getting crazy with the kids.

I made pancakes both Saturday and Sunday. Sterling is pancake obsessed.  Little tip I buy a box of the whole wheat pancake mix and add in mashed bananas or blueberries.  It is so easy and so good.

Spent Sunday morning cuddled with the kids.  They both love to be held and cuddled in the morning and I just want to savor these moments.

Sunday we ate lunch at Rolling South, right near our house.  It was pretty darn tasty- I definitively overindulged in the food department this weekend, time for a fresh start today!

Nordstrom is running their special on Clinque, if you spend $32 you get a free gift.   I don't use many Clinque products but I do love this Moisture Surge Cream.  I alternate between it and my La Mer.  It really hydrates your skin and feels so smooth.

Til tonight you can take 25% off at Piperlime.

Use code MUSTHAVE.

My top pick is these shoes and of course my size is gone. Someone else snag them with the dicsount!

||LF Leopard Flats

It's Monday. Word.

Top 5 Deals for the Weekend

ONE || Gigi New York 60% off

This is the last weekend to save at Gigi New York.  Many of the colors are 60% off including the white which I think is gorgeous for Summer.

TWO || Beauty Counter

If you spend $100 you get a free body lotion which is one of my favorite products!!  This is a great time to try some new products, I promise you won't be disappointed by Beauty Counter I am obsessed.

I am so excited about the new scarlet lip color, I think it will be the perfect hint of red.

THREE || Piperlime

Piperlime just announced they are shutting down which makes me sad on many levels.  I loved that site but for us that means lots of good sales to come.  Several new items were just reduced.

I just love these Loeffler Randall Star Sandals

also digging these Joie Leopard slip ons.  I keep wanting to get a pair of this style shoes for everyday wear.

This Milly dress is gorgeous!  Perect for a Spring Wedding.

 Another favorite is this Ella Moss Sweater Coat

FOUR || Loft 

Buy any sweater or top and get the second 50% off.

Charm Blouse

Animal Spot Blouse

Lace Trim Blouse

FIVE || GAP

If you spend $100 you get $50 off your purchase, such a great deal! Use code 24HRS

I love the new Gap Crossbody bags.  They are $100 so today only you could snag one for $50.  I love the gray but it also comes in black and tan.

I also love these heart pjs bottoms.  My zebra ones came and they are so soft!

 and I just ordered this adorable top for Frances! 

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