Bar Cart Essentials

I'm thrilled to tell you all that I joined the cool kids clubs and got myself a pretty awesome vintage bar cart. I had wanted one for a while, but wasn't ready to shell out mega bucks and I hadn't come across THE one till now.  I stumbled upon this one up top via Etsy and my jaw just dropped. It's in impeccable condition and was a steal at $350.00! And it also came with a bonus matching serving tray! I pretty much have a ton of bar accessories already that I've been collecting over the years, but a little update here and there cant hurt can it. :)

1. Vintage Bar Cart (Purchased here, Similar one here)
2. Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey (currently my Husband's favorite)
3. Tito's Handmade Vodka (my favorite)
4. Lillet Rosé Aperitif (my absolute favorite nightcap)
5. Pellegrino Mineral Water
6. C Wonder Pineapple cocktail stirrers
7. C Wonder Rocks Glass
8. C Wonder Highball Glass
9. Jonathan Adler Coasters
10. Vintage tray (perfect for displaying lemons and limes)
11. Mr. Ice Bucket

Apartment lust

Just thought I'd share with you some apartment eye candy. This is the old clock tower in Dumbo Brooklyn that's been remodeled into an incredible huge 6,813 square foot penthouse with 360 degree views. Just a cool 18 million. A girl can dream...

Currently Lusting

 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5

I'm already thinking of summer brights, and cheeky swimwear. I just love all these items!

Etsy Round Up

One of my favorite things to do is browse Etsy for hrs on end. I love coming across new designers, and artists. These items are just a few of what I'm lusting after right now. Do you guys have any awesome Etsy shops to share?

1. HoneycombStudio
2. Taylor Crafts
3. Handmade by Me Shop
4. Rouge & Co
5. Eastwitching

Life Lately...

Beautiful spring blooms that stayed fresh and beautiful for 8 days! 

(tips to come)

Made a loaf with the leftover pulp from a juice this weekend.

(How to coming soon!)

My new vase (purchased here) matches so perfectly with my new

spring nail colors.

These shoes are making my feet very happy!

My Notebooks are available for sale here!! 

 Still day dreaming of life in Mexico, Take me back!

What are all of my lovely readers up to lately? I would love to know!

P.S. I think I may have a giveaway in the works soon! Stay tuned!!

Spring Shrimp Salad

So here's how Saturday went: We wake up after a long night of picking up our little dog from my parents on LI. He was staying with them while we vacationed in Mexico. Mexico, as amazing as it was has left me feeling, bloated, fat, sluggish, and everything that pounds of guacamole, rice, and mimosas will do to you after 4 days of indulging in the sun. So we made a pact to get back on track before it gets any worse. We started the morning with fresh juices, then I made some muffins with the pulp for a snack (no sugar added just 2 medjool dates for sweetness) and then this salad for lunch. It was light, and crisp. The perfect spring salad. It also satisfied us enough that a little snack was sufficient enough for dinner. You can also sub the shrimp for chicken (my husband needs to watch his cholesterol so it's a good option). I hope you enjoy it!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cooked and peeled shrimp
1 1/2 bags fresh spinach
1/4 cup whole walnuts
1 orange peeled and cubed (you can also use a mango with is amazing as well!)
1 avocado cubed
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
crushed red pepper (to taste)
Blue Cheese (as much as you like!)
Cooked Quinoa (see cooking direction here)

Directions:
Marinate the shrimp in lemon, crushed red pepper, and cilantro for about 20 min. Toss  the shrimp and everything else together adding the avocado and blue cheese last. Top with warm fluffy quinoa, and a little dressing. My friend Annie's (of All Natural Annie) husband introduced me to his homemade dressing which is similar to this one and it is just perfect for this salad!

Remeber that time...

Sooooo remember that time I said I really didn't want to leave the city and buy a house in the burbs? I said that here. Well.....I take it back....I think.... I mean these images make me reeeaaallllly crave a bigger space. So now I think we need a house. My poor husband is going to go crazy with how fickle I am. Please tell me I'm not the only one?!?