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Monday, January 16, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Sweets: Ice Cream Sandwiches
Tuesday was my birthday and we went to this cute restaurant for dinner with the family. Once we finished our entree, our server said...I hope you saved room for our homemade ice cream sandwiches. The little mister and I looked at each other and said - OH YEA!
So for today's sweets installment - HOMEMADE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES.
I baked up my Chocolate Chip Cookies. I undercooked them a little because I wanted them to be soft. Put a little scoop of ice cream...added a little squish and then spinkled away.
So for today's sweets installment - HOMEMADE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES.
I baked up my Chocolate Chip Cookies. I undercooked them a little because I wanted them to be soft. Put a little scoop of ice cream...added a little squish and then spinkled away.
These were mine. DELISH!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Color Crush:: Orange
All of my friends know of my obsession with the color orange. I have a pinterest board dedicated to the color. There was even a theme with Christmas presents I received this year as well...an orange fleece, orange gloves, orange scarf.
So you can just imagine my delight when Pantone decided to make the most amazing color around it's color of the year...TANGERINE TANGO. I feel so ahead of the game...I was in love with it last year.
To me, this is a happy color, a fresh color, an energetic color, a vibrant color. It's sticking around for a while. I hope you're crushing on this color as much as I am.
Do you have a favorite color? Every Wednesday is Color Crush Day. Let me know some of your favorites and their might just be a little inspiration board just for you.
images: {row 1} balloon, kate spade, orange lights, oranges, trailer, flowers; {row 2} orange door, dress, farm, chair, bridge
So you can just imagine my delight when Pantone decided to make the most amazing color around it's color of the year...TANGERINE TANGO. I feel so ahead of the game...I was in love with it last year.
To me, this is a happy color, a fresh color, an energetic color, a vibrant color. It's sticking around for a while. I hope you're crushing on this color as much as I am.
Do you have a favorite color? Every Wednesday is Color Crush Day. Let me know some of your favorites and their might just be a little inspiration board just for you.
images: {row 1} balloon, kate spade, orange lights, oranges, trailer, flowers; {row 2} orange door, dress, farm, chair, bridge
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
City Crush:: Phoenix/Scottsdale
I love heading to Phoenix. It's always fun to visit and I have a great excuse to make it over a few times a year with friends and family in the area. It's also such a short trip from the Bay Area. The one drawback with having family in a place that offers so many amazing hotels...you need to sneak away for a few additional days so you can chill by the pool and drink one of those fruity frozen drinks.
Do you have a favorite spot when you're in town? There are so many amazing places, I haven't even scratched the surface.
Without further ado...the latest CITY CRUSH.
Hotels
Westin Kierland in Scottsdale is located near Kieland Commons - a great shopping locale with lots of unique shops and restaurants. The pool at the Westin rocks too...it's where my little mister really got the hang of swimming.
The Phoenician has some of the most spectaular views at the base of Camelback Mountain, not to mention it's golf course and the Center of Well Being.
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, is so family friendly with it's lazy river.
The Royal Palms Resort is a quiet boutique property to escape the hustle and bustle.
* If a day at the spa or a round of golf is up your alley...no problem. You can find it at or near each of these properties.
Restaurants
Chelsea's Kitchen in Phoenix, has something for everyone. My personal favorite is their Short Rib Tacos.
Joe's Real BBQ in downtown Gilbert is the best dang BBQ I've ever had. Chicken, Ribs, Brisket and Mac-n-Cheese...oh my! There is great outdoor seating as well. Run off a bit of that BBQ and then grab some dessert. Remember to pick up a bottle of their BBQ sauce. We buy it by the case and give it to friends as gifts.
Le Grange Orange in the Arcadia neighborhood is always packed with people. They serve up a great breakfast and connected is LGO Pizza. This is a place for multi-taskers - you can do a little gifty shopping and get some yummy food.
I had the best Chilean Sea Bass for my birthday a couple of years ago at Eddie V's in Scottsdale. Great service and great menu.
Fun Finds
Sugar Bowl Ice Cream is the place to go after dinner. Located in Old Town Scottsdale - this is a landmark.
Looking for a candy mecca, Smeeks Candy in Phoenix is the place. You can't leave without getting something.
E61 Bar @ Liberty Market in downtown Gilbert makes one of the best Lattes in a bowl. Not to mention the food is great. Looking for some authentic espresso - this is the place for you.
Things to Do
Holbert Trail @ South Mountain is a gorgeous hike that is good for the entire family. This is the best trail for petroglyph views and has great scenery.
Want a taste of the Wild West, head to Goldfield Ghost Town located in Goldfield near Superstition Mountains. And yes - this was really a town, a mining town back in the 1890's.
The Children's Museum of Phoenix is a place for young and old.
Feeling the need for some golf? Arizona has so many golf courses, however Troon North in Scottsdale is one of the best.
Did you miss last weeks CITY CRUSH? Check it out here.
Do you have a favorite spot when you're in town? There are so many amazing places, I haven't even scratched the surface.
Without further ado...the latest CITY CRUSH.
Westin Kierland in Scottsdale is located near Kieland Commons - a great shopping locale with lots of unique shops and restaurants. The pool at the Westin rocks too...it's where my little mister really got the hang of swimming.
The Phoenician has some of the most spectaular views at the base of Camelback Mountain, not to mention it's golf course and the Center of Well Being.
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, is so family friendly with it's lazy river.
The Royal Palms Resort is a quiet boutique property to escape the hustle and bustle.
* If a day at the spa or a round of golf is up your alley...no problem. You can find it at or near each of these properties.
Restaurants
Chelsea's Kitchen in Phoenix, has something for everyone. My personal favorite is their Short Rib Tacos.
Joe's Real BBQ in downtown Gilbert is the best dang BBQ I've ever had. Chicken, Ribs, Brisket and Mac-n-Cheese...oh my! There is great outdoor seating as well. Run off a bit of that BBQ and then grab some dessert. Remember to pick up a bottle of their BBQ sauce. We buy it by the case and give it to friends as gifts.
Le Grange Orange in the Arcadia neighborhood is always packed with people. They serve up a great breakfast and connected is LGO Pizza. This is a place for multi-taskers - you can do a little gifty shopping and get some yummy food.
I had the best Chilean Sea Bass for my birthday a couple of years ago at Eddie V's in Scottsdale. Great service and great menu.
Fun Finds
Sugar Bowl Ice Cream is the place to go after dinner. Located in Old Town Scottsdale - this is a landmark.
Looking for a candy mecca, Smeeks Candy in Phoenix is the place. You can't leave without getting something.
E61 Bar @ Liberty Market in downtown Gilbert makes one of the best Lattes in a bowl. Not to mention the food is great. Looking for some authentic espresso - this is the place for you.
Things to Do
Holbert Trail @ South Mountain is a gorgeous hike that is good for the entire family. This is the best trail for petroglyph views and has great scenery.
Want a taste of the Wild West, head to Goldfield Ghost Town located in Goldfield near Superstition Mountains. And yes - this was really a town, a mining town back in the 1890's.
The Children's Museum of Phoenix is a place for young and old.
Feeling the need for some golf? Arizona has so many golf courses, however Troon North in Scottsdale is one of the best.
Did you miss last weeks CITY CRUSH? Check it out here.
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