things i LOVE: shopping, eating, cooking, drinking, dancing alone to good music, paper, design, family, good friends and my dog--the rockstar

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Snack

It took me a while... but it finally happened. I like hummus. I was always nervous to try it but I finally did and I am obsessed. Here are some great recipes for all you hummus lovers:







Recipes via Foodgawker


Just Because...







images via touching quotes


Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011

Playlist

I've been slowly but surely making the perfect workout/pump-up playlist for working out, getting ready, driving to work - really any activity that involves music...

Here's what I have so far:

1. Dog Days are Over - Florence and the Machine
2. We Belong to the Music - Timbaland ft. Miley Cyrus
3. Pretty Girl Rock - Keri Hilson
4. Settle Down - Cartel
5. Get Down on Your Knees and Tell Me You Love Me - All Time Low
6. Black Cat - Mayday Parade
7. Give Me Everything - Pitbull ft Ne-Yo
8. Hot Like Sauce - Pretty Lights


Made-Well for Labor Day

So many people are taking full advantage of Labor Day this year, as usual, and going for quick trips to lakes, beaches, second homes, etc... Unfortunately I am going to be living vicariously through all of those people while staying in Dallas for the holiday weekend. Here is my idea of the perfect Labor Day weekend outfit - aka the first outfit of fall...








All items from Madewell


Thursday, August 25, 2011

A Change of Pace

September is just around the corner so I felt like I needed a change of background...It sort of reminds me of Barcelona - which I love.


Also, today is THURSDAY which means tomorrow is FRIDAY which is amazing.


Hope everyone has a great day!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Music

I know this song is probably seriously overplayed on the radio already but I really do love it:


Jake Owen - "Barefoot Blue Jean Night"


Meal Makeover

I have been seriously bored lately with the same frozen lunches and dinners that I have been making. I know it's my own fault because I always seem to run out of time to go by the store and grab the things I need to make something delicious and new but I am changing my ways! Here are some fabulous (and healthy) recipe ideas to get you inspired!







Recipes via Skinny Taste