Insta-Spiration V

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Oh hayyy, Happy Wednesday! How's your week going? Mine is flying by and I don't mind it because this weather is for the birds and it needs.to.stop. I make a valiant effort to not wish my life away (ex: can't wait for the weekend; can't wait for summer; can't wait for vacation) -- I appreciate the moment and try to stay in it as much as possible. That being said, with REAL spring weather on the horizon, I'm straight up jonesin' for it. Bring it on - BRING. IT. ON.

ANYWHO, it's been a while since my last Insta-spiration post so I've got a lot to share - let's get to it!

 

This drop waist dress paired with the leather jacket and the cutest booties - uh, perfection.

 

 

Kiwi berry margaritas? Hell yeah. Bring it and bring summer with you!

 

 

Oh you go, Glen Coco! Need this shirt... Stat.

 

 

Salami and zoodles? Oh hayyyyyy, mi Italiano!

 

 

I've shared this once or twice already. Dear tribe, I love you!

 

 

This brunch that Becca made looks UNREAL.

 

 

I squealed when I saw this one... it will clearly be my new beach wine as I already consume Underwood Pinot Noir on the regs. I just assume the Pinot Gris is just as delish, or it better be.

 

 

All.Winter.Long.  #losiento

 

 

Top a roasted sweet potato with yumminess and I'll eat it. Mmm.

 

 

It's impossible for me to see a sprinkled ice cream cone and not want one immediately. Immediately.

 

 

Nobody likes a snob. 

 

 

Cuttteeeee ideaaasss. I might steal them for lunch ideas!

 

 

Have you guys tried batch ice cream? If not, go to the store now. Dark chocolate, Mexican chile, & roasted almond? Hello, new friend.

 

 

Oh you wrapped bacon around a jalapeno? Cool, when can I get some?

QUESTIONS FOR YOU!
HAVE YOU TRIED UNDERWOOD PINOT GRIS? DO YOU LIKE IT?
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MEAN GIRLS QUOTE?
DO YOU MAKE AN EFFORT TO LIVE IN THE MOMENT?

Have an awesome Thursday!!!! xo



Insta-Spiration IV

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Hola and Happy Thursday! It's time for the 4th edition of "Insta-Spiration". I've got some really good picks for you tonight. What I KNOW about storms: People lovvveee to cook. I'm pretty pumped to share some images from a couple of my friends tonight, not just bloggers. My friends are pretty awesome and they cook/bake some super delish things so I'm excited to share their skillz. 

For those not in the Boston area who are wondering how we are "dealing" with all this snow, I'll try to explain. Honestly, everyone is TRYING to be positive. We are making the best of it, but, when we look ahead to the forecast and see another blizzard and another storm week after week after week... it feels... claustrophobic. Here's the best way I can describe it... you know that moment when you realize that you don't like someone, you know it's not their fault that they rub you the wrong way, but, you know you'll never, ever truly be able to stand them for an extended period of time? You can take them in little bursts and they can even be enjoyable on some rare occasions. But then, they keep showing up and putting their dramatic mess in your life and you can't get away from it because it's someone you HAVE to see? And you keep thinking... geez when is this person going to take a hint and go the eff away? It feels like that. Smothered, claustrophobic, suffocating. That's how these storms feel. *Please note: I currently adore the people in my life so this storm is my only bad frenemy.

OK! Moooooving onnn, as promised, I have some great instas for you tonight so enjoy and again HAPPY THURSDAY!

 

 

Everything about this blend screams summer and happiness and detox and tasty! I had some watermelon for lunch today and I'll likely eat it daily until I get sick of it. (Is it possible to get sick of watermelon? I doubt it)

 

 

 

 

This made me LOL when CAROLINE posted this the other morning. So cute, funny, and motivational all at the same time!

 

 

 

 

I can attest that this is the BEST healthier dessert I've ever made. They are so easy to make and even everyone at work liked them - win!

 

 

 

 

Yes, please and thank you, TINA! Eat and train.

 

 

 

 

Liz is a friend of mine who always a) makes amazing food that I want to eat off my phone and 2) takes great photographs of said food. She doesn't blog, but, I often confuse her photos with my blogger friend's  photos. This looks so delish and healthy and comforting all at the same time!

 

 

 

 

Becca is one of my bffs and she has been owning the kitchen during the storms lately. This pound cake spoke to me. I remember the day I fell in love with lemon poppy seed... When I was little... Shaw's in Middleboro used to sample muffins from their bakery section. My mom would always let me grab one. One day, I shyly (yes i was super shy - shocking, I know) went to grab what I hoped would be blueberry and there was only lemon-poppy seed. My mom told me to try it anyway and that's when I fell in love.  She even let me grab another one because I was so excited about my new 2nd favorite flavor of muffin! Delish!

 

 

 

 

This looks like the quinoa taco bowls I made a couple weeks ago and I'd like one again.

 

 

 

 

Those yolks, right? Perfect!!

 

 

 

 

If you don't know, now you know!

 

 

 

 

This. A fiery heart and a wicked brain. Ok?

 

 

Oh and this isn't an instagram post - this is my "oh hayyy it's snowing again - face".

Question: Who owns your favorite instagram accounts? I would love to know and check them out! 

Have a great night! xo

Insta-spiration II

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Happy Tuesday! How are you all doing today? I had one of those days where I was glad to be back at work and in my "routine". My schedule has been super-wacky lately and even though I love that my work schedule isn't always M-F... today it was welcomed. There's something to be said for having a routine... especially for someone like me. I was thinking about it and there are definitely certain things I do every week that I like to stay exactly the same if I can help it. 1) I always go to the night boxing class at PWG on Monday. I DO NOT like missing my Monday night boxing class. Other days, I'm ok with mixing it up if I need to. 2) I need to make AT LEAST 3 PWG classes per week. Doesn't matter which days outside of Monday. 3) On Thursday nights, I like to cook while drinking a glass of wine to create something a little special. I like to finish it off with a little gelato. (My, how Thursday nights have changed!) 4) On Fridays, I like to have a "rest" day unless I am off from work. 5) On Saturday morning, I like cleaning, going to PWG, and doing laundry. I know, so weird. 

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What are your most essential routines every week?! I'd LOVE to know. Let me know in the comments below.

Moving on, it's time for another edition of INSTA-SPIRATION! 

 

Quit complainin'. Be thankful for what is in front of you.

 

 

Soooo simple and easy. Great to make during this busy time of year.

 

 

These kicks are DOPPPPPE.

 

 

Watch and listen.

 

 

Apparently I'm craving avocado toast...

 

A great stretch for those of us who sit at computers most of the day.

 

 

Butternut & sage are friends forever. Just gimme this. Gimme it right now!

Have a great week! xo