Crunchy Thai Salad + Spicy Peanut Dressing | Nordstrom Clearance Sale

I think by now you all know I love a good salad.  Salads are my favorite thing to make and eat.

This chopped Thai Salad is so darn good.  The crunchy veggies paired with the slightly spicy peanut butter dressing is such an amazing combo.  I came across the recipe on Pinterest and made w few changes.  Since the veggies are crunchy this salad will save in the fridge for a few days without getting soggy.  I do recommend not using all the dressing at once if you plan to save it. I ate this for lunch but if you wanted a heartier meal this would e great with some chicken or shrimp.  It is a great end of Summer salad and way to use up veggies in your fridge!

Enjoy!

|| C R U N C H Y  V E G E T A B L E  T H A I   S A L A D ||

adapted via Feasting at Home

-1/2 head purple cabbage shredded

- 1/2 head green or napa cabbage shredded ( you can also use the pre shredded bag kind)

- 1 red bell pepper julienned

- 1 yellow bell pepper julienned

- 1 cup snap peas, chopped

- 1 cup shredded carrots

- 3 green onions sliced

- 1/2 English cucumber sliced

- fresh mint chopped

- fresh basil chopped

- roasted salted peanuts chopped

S P I C Y  P E A N U T  B U T T E R  D R E S S I N G ||

Juice of 1/2 orange
juice of one 1 lime

1/4 C honey ( or agave)
2 Garlic cloves
3 Thin sliced disks of Ginger peeled ( about 1 ½ T)
¼ C vegetable oil
1 T toasted sesame oil
1 T soy sauce
1 tsp sriracha
3-4 T  peanut butter

Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and puree.  

Pour over chopped veggies and toss.  Serve with chopped peanuts and extra chopped fresh mint and basil on top.

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I wanted to mention the Nordstrom Clearance Sale started today.  Stuff goes fast so shop early!

Below are a few of my women's favorites.  I will round up kids, men and home favorites later this week.  

This dress and this dress I own and are great!

 

Frances Moon's Fall Style

Today is reader request day wanting some suggestions for little girl's Fall looks.  I have to admit I have so much fun dressing Frances Moon these days.  I know there will come a day when all she wants to wear is glitter, sparkles and Disney paraphernalia but for now I can indulge my fashionista side dressing her. 

TEA Collection 

Tea has quickly become one of my favorite kids lines not just for Frances but Sterling too.  

Their Fall line is awesome!  I bought 3 of the dresses for Frances.

For those curious about sizing Frances wears a 2T. She could probably still fit 18-24 but I wanted her to have room to wear the clothes for awhile.

Floral Dress | Aztec Dress | Knit Henley Dress | Embroidered Dress
Colored Leggings | Leggings | Chambray Blouse 

NORDSTROM KIDS
Nordstrom has some great kid lines like Peek, Mini Boden and Tucker and Tate that I really like for Frances.  Added bonus much of the Tucker and Tate stuff is 40% off right now.

Tucker and Tate Jacket (40% off) | Mini Boden Dress | Mini Boden Chambray Dress | Tucker and Tate Vest (40% off)
Peek Blouse | Tucker and Tate Leggings (40% off)  | Mini Boden Tunic Dress | Tucker and Tate Blouse
This dress is more summer than Fall but it was just reduced to 40% off, and I love the tassels!
Tassel Dress

GAP AND OLD NAVY
I love Gap and Old Navy for affordable kids clothes. They are usually always running some sort of sale.   I always buy Frances basic colored leggings from Old Navy, you can't beat the price. We actually picked up the leopard ones below for this Fall.  I couldn't resist the vest either, we had a similar one last Fall and wore it all the time.  Great news is right now you can take 30% off your GAP order with code SEPT and everything at Old Navy is on sale for Labor Day.

 

Leopard Sweater | Pink Bow Dress | Feather Peasant Blouse |
Dot Dress | Leopard Leggings | Sherpa Vest | Bird Dress

I have to mention these shoes.  We bought them last year and got so many compliments on them.  They are adorable.  I love the new leopard version for this Fall (I just ordered Frances both colors).
Cat Slippers

Also love these Moccasin Sneakers.  Many of the mocs for babies and toddlers have soft soles and I like that these have a hard bottom.
Moccasin Sneakers

OTHER FAVORITES
I love Pink Chicken and Progeny Shoppe for cool unique clothes for Frances.  They are a bit pricier though.  If you are local check out Sugar Snap Pea my favorite kids boutique in town, which now also has an online site as well!

Girl + Boy Top | Pink Chicken Dress | GGB Dress
Girl + Boy Bubble Dress | Ava Dress | Mini Rodini Dress 

Lastly, for jewelry I love : Gunner and Lux and Twine and Twig Littles.
Shanlou and Shop Poppy Style both on instagram have some cute options as well.

Twine + Twig | Gunner and Lux | Twine and Twig | Gunner and Lux

Hello Monday | Randoms

Happy Monday!   

We just got back from a really fun weekend in New York.  Later this week I will share all the details of our trip including where we ate and what we did.  We had such an amazing time in the city.  We got back late yesterday afternoon and I didn't have time to upload and organize all my photos so stayed tuned for a NYC post coming soon.

One of our good friends let us stay in his apartment for the weekend in NYC.  This was our view every night.  I just love the energy of the city.

Wanted to share my maxi dress I am wearing here was just reduced | Joie Maxi Dress 

also on sale here but only a few sizes left

Two of our dining room chairs arrived last week.  The other 4 are back ordered but I am so excited where the space is going!

How cute are Frances and her cousin Drew??  Love that they are so close in age.  I am also loving her red converse shoes from Rack Room.  They are her favorite shoes, she brings them to me everyday and says " shoes Mama"

This Tory Burch Dress is a recent purchase I am loving.  It is cotton and such a great fit.  I love that you can dress it up or down. I am wearing a size small for reference.

Tory Burch Dress

Speaking of Tory Burch a ton of stuff just got marked down on her site.  

 These are some of my favorite Summer sandals. I did find they ran on the small side so I recommend ordering a half size up.

Gold T Sandals

Lots of great deals.  50% off and more.  Scroll thru to see my favorites.

 Someone at school told Sterling about putting cucumbers on his eyes and now he always wants to do it after school.  It trips me out.

New favorite cookies, Grey Ghost Bakery Cookies.  They are a local shop here in Charleston  I loved the lemon sugar and chocolate cayenne.  I like that are individually wrapped with two small cookies, the perfect serving size.

Lately I have been cactus obsessed. I picked up this round one at Lowes the other day and plan to use it in the middle of our doing room table.   

Have a great week.

My 6 Favorite Tee Shirts

There is nothing better then the perfect fitting tee shirt.  

I rounded up a few of my tried and true favorites.  These range in price and I like them each for different reasons.  Would love to hear if you have any favorite tees!

ONE | FREE PEOPLE TEE

This is the perfect faded, slouchy tee.  I own this in three colors I love it so much.  Size down it runs large I am wearing size XS.

TWO | Rag and Bone V-Neck Tee

This tee is on the pricier side but man I love it.  Perfect thickness, length, and fit.  Occasionally you can luck up and find the discontinued colors at TJMaxx.  If you want just a great black or white tee to wear alone or layered this is it.

THREE | FOREVER 21 SIDE SILT TEE

I bought this tee on a whim because it reminded me of a lululemon one I had.  For the price (only $12!) this tee is awesome.  I have two colors and frequently wear them with my workout gear.   I find I don't like the side slit as much for everyday wear but it is great for running, yoga, etc.

FOUR |OLD NAVY TUNIC TEE

I bought this tee at the store a few weeks ago without even trying it on.  I was so pleasantly surprised, I love it.  It is a looser fit and great with skinny jeans.  I have a size small but almost feel like I could have worn XS, however our store was sold out.  Oh and the price- $10, such a steal.

FIVE | RAG AND BONE NICOLE SPLIT BACK TANK

I bought this top last year in two colors I loved it so much.  Such a great knit tank.  I love the little slit in the back.  It is not too high so you can still wear a regular bra with it.  I am wearing a size small.

SIX | T BY ALEXANDER WANG MUSCLE TEE

I bought this tank in Wilmington while we were on vacation this Summer.  What I love is that it is longer and not too fitted. . I plan to wear it this fall with leggings and layered under a sweater.  All the T by Alexander Wang shirts are so soft.

Broccoli and Gouda Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

I mentioned before but Matt and I have really been trying hard to stick to a vegetarian diet and incorporate more whole foods and vegetables into our meals.   For the most part we have tried to avoid red meat, chicken and pork.  Matt has been stricter about it than me, I occasionally have to indulge in my bacon and prosciutto:)  Either way for the majority of the time we are trying to eat less meat and more veggies.  It has changed the way I usually cook and I have to be a little more innovative to think of filling veggie meals.  This meal is just that,  it is hearty and full of flavor.  It has been on repeat around here lately.   You could do any veggie and cheese combo but we really love the broccoli and Gouda.  Roasting the broccoli first brings out such great flavor. We have made this with regular Gouda and smoked Gouda and we both liked the smoked Gouda better although you can't go wrong with either! 

Enjoy.

|| B R O C C O L I  A N D  G O U D A   S T U F F E D   P O R T O B E L L O 

 M U S H R O O M S ||

- 4 Portobello Mushroom Heads

- 2 heads or crowns of broccoli

- 2 cloves garlic

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)

- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

- 1 wedge Gouda or smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Wipe clean the mushroom heads with a paper towel and cut out stems and save them.

Chop broccoli into small bite size pieces.  Mince the two cloves of garlic.  Toss broccoli, chopped mushroom stems and garlic with olive oil, salt and pepper and spread on a baking sheet.  Roast at 350 degrees about 20-25 mins until tender.  

When broccoli is done pull from oven and immediately drizzle it with lemon juice. 

In a bowl mix together roasted broccoli, shredded Gouda cheese, and red pepper flakes. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

Spoon broccoli mixture into mushroom caps and sprinkle with a little extra cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees about 15-20 mins.  Pull from oven and sprinkle tops generously with panko breadcrumbs.  Bake another 5 mins and enjoy!

Obsessions

It has been awhile since I complied an Obsessions list.  Right now my mind is on Fall and the new fall arrivals are so good.  So much pretty stuff.

|| TORY BURCH PRINT DRESS ||

I just bought this dress while I was in Charlotte over the weekend.  I always love stopping in the Tory Burch store- I just wish we had one in Charleston.  This is such a great dress that can be dressed up or down!

|| LOFT FRINGE POUCH ||

This beauty is only $35!!  

|| LOFT EMBROIDERED PURSE ||

Another fabulous bag from Loft.  I saw this in person and it is even better looking.  Looks way more expensive than it is.

|| BLANK DENIM JEANS IN CHARCOAL||

My new favorite jeans just came out in an awesome grey color for Fall.  Under $100!

|| WAYF TIE FRONT PLEATED DRESS ||

I adore this dress and it is also under $100.  Perfect paired with booties for Fall and flats now.

|| JOIE LOREN BOOTS ||

Totally obsessed these.  I love the fringe detail.

 || D.RA SHANNA  DRESS ||

Love this simple embroidered white dress.

|| BB DAKOTA SWEATER VEST ||

Such a great sweater for Fall.  I picture it with a long tee or tunic and leggings.

 

 

|| BAUBLEBAR LEATHER TASSEL BIB NECKLACE ||

Love this fun spin on a tassel necklace. Also comes in black and metallic gold which I really like.

 

 

|| KENZIE  OVER SIZED COLLAR SLUB JACKET ||

This jacket also comes in black and is a great deal under $100.  Looks so comfortable and would make a great everyday coat.

|| UNDER ARMOUR COMPRESSION PANTS ||

Love these workout pants and the fact that they are compression pants and suck you in is even better!

|| BANANA REPUBLIC SILK BLOUSE ||

Banana Republic has had some great Fall arrivals.  This blouse would be great for work or play.

|| LOFT DOTTED LINE PONCHO ||

This poncho from Loft is so good.   Love the tassel detail at the bottom.

|| TWELFTH STREET SHIFT DRESS ||

This dress is so cute for Fall.  I love it paired with the fringe booties.

|| Hinge Shadow Plaid Tassel Scarf ||
This scarf also comes in tan and a beautiful blue.  It is a steal at $30.  I am partial to the black because you could toss it on with everything.