Favorite Colors

If you've seen pictures taken in my home (or if you have seen my dog Goalie), you'll know that I deeply love the color combo of Aqua, Black and White.

But not just for home decor... it's also a very chic and crisp palette for fashion as well.

Here is a weekend's worth of very affordable outfits (each under $200) in my current favorite combination.

For Your Friday Night Date (Outfit Total = $199)

Shopping Sources:

Chrysanthemum Clutch ($65) / Structured Shoulder Dress ($80) / Aqua Heels with Crystals ($24) / Bali Cuff ($30)

For Saturday Afternoon at the Farmers Market (Outfit Total = $100):

 

Shopping Sources:

 Oxidized Necklace ($17) / Tie Waist Dress ($45) / Flip Flops ($22) / Monogrammed Canvas Tote ($16)

For Sunday Brunch with the Girls (Outfit Total =  $160):

Shopping Sources:

Color Block Platform Sandals ($88) / Aqua Skinny Jeans $40) / Feather Earrings ($5) /  Striped Tunic ($27) 

For Sunday Night HBO & AMC Watching while Snuggling on the Couch

(Outfit Total $170)

Shopping Sources:

Microwavable Polar Bear Slippers ($32) / Yoga Pants ($115) / Cotton Wrap ($18) / Racerback Tank ($5)

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Push Present

Rachel Zoe

As if having a beautiful new baby isn't enough of a gift, lots of us spoiled Momma's today get a push present. I have friends who have gotten expensive watches, diamond tennis bracelets... even know someone who got a new Mercedes.

Aside from finally getting to hold Lucy in my arms, there is one thing I have been obsessing over for the past 37 weeks. So much so that I have thoroughly coached Patton so he knows exactly what I want and will be able to deliver it to me in the hospital bed within an hour or so of giving birth in just a couple more weeks.

The PERFECT Salami Sandwich!

I have been dying for one since late August and I am just a dozen or so days away from finally getting it.

After taking a (medicated!!!) childbirth class a few months ago,  Patton and I took a little research trip to the Whole Foods next to the hospital where we are having Lucy and I pointed out the type of rye bread I want with yellow mustard (spread coast to coast... a sandwich must for me), american cheese and a great big heap of salami. 

A sweet little baby girl to love and a delicious sandwich from my gorgeous husband... sounds like HEAVEN!

What did you get for your push present?

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Simply Scallops

I just made one of Patton's favorite dinners which is so easy and fast and really yummy.


Simply Scallops with Pasta


Heat 2 tbsp of butter over medium high heat in a pan.
When the butter starts to sizzle, add your scallops to the pan and let them soak up the butter a bit. 
Flip the scallops a few times until they are a nice toasty brown on each side.
In the mean time, cook some pasta in salted water. 
In a separate sauce pan, add a nice healthy glug of olive oil and heat over medium heat, adding minced garlic, chopped mushrooms (I like to keep them pretty chunky), fresh campari tomatoes and some chopped green onion. 
Drain the pasta when it is cooked to your liking and then mix pasta, olive oil & tomatoes/mushrooms/onions/garlic and toss in the scallops. 

Plate it up and enjoy!

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Magic's in the Cards

So, about 7 years ago, I got this really cool deck of cards and became a little obsessed with them. Each card is a work of art in it's own right and I would flip through and look at the the amazing illustrations... each representative of a nursery rhyme of fairy tale.

Last year, I finally got around to finding a fun way to display them at home. Once we moved from our jewel box of a home in Dupont Circle to our more spacious condo in National Harbor, we finally had enough free wall space and I framed the deck and hung it on the wall in the study. My brother liked the deck so much, I framed one for him as well. 

Do you have any fun collections and how do you display them?

Shopping Sources:
The Key to the Kingdom Transformation Deck and Book by Tony Meuwissen / Custom Frame

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In the Driver Seat

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