Fashion Inspiration: White Out!

Even though we are days away from the official start of summer, the tradition of embracing head to-toe white fashion officially starts after Memorial day! From eyelet dresses, to peasant tops, and from pleated skirts to capri pants... let's welcome warmer days with these super chic and always classic looks!

Hope you had a great start of the week!


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A Super Sweet Bridal Shower {full of great inspiration!}

How "sweet" is this candy-theme bridal shower? Love all the great ideas that can be easily applied to a baby shower or birthday party... like the french fries in glassine bags, or the Lemon Drop cocktails punched up with swizzle sticks, or the crowd-pleasing mini milkshakes served in double shot glasses and garnished with chocolate chip cookies!!! The candy bar was done using acrylic rectangles containers for the perimeter and the letters where custom made {I Love Lucite (310-966-0740)}. Keep in mind that you should calculate 1/4 pound of candy per person when preparing a candy bar. Great candy sources are Candy.com, RockCandy.com and CandyWarehouse.com.
Friends were asked to write "sweet wishes" using candy-shaped note cards!


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Morning Coffe + Pretty Lingerie!

Good morning lovelies!! Hope you had a wonderful long weekend!! I definitely need some extra coffee and good intentions to start the week after all the drinking and eating I indulged in the last couple of days!!!

Speaking about good intentions, this cute baby doll totally inspired me to just put my comfy shorts and tops away and open the drawer of lace night-gowns, glam chemise and satin nighties! At the end is about treating ourselves special... and nothing like some sheer lace baby-doll to feel glamorous! How do you sleep?

Let's have a fabulous week!

* baby doll

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Happy Long Weekend + Links

..we are already on our way to enjoying a beautiful weekend!! we started yesterday spending all day at the pool with the kids and my father {so happy he is visiting!} enjoying some delicious margaritas and some good barbecue!! The plan for today is to spend all day at the beach...!! And will see what tomorrow brings!! I am happy yesterday woke up earlier than the rest of the family and decorated the family and breakfast area in red, blue and white!! What are you up to for this long weekend lovelies?

Here are a few links you might like:
DIY: Postcard Birthday Poster
Color Inspiration: Magenta and Blue
Baby Shower: Honey and Lavender Theme
Style: Catherine Deneuve
DIY: A mirror redo
Decor: Wood Dressers
Fashion: Madwell, Looks we love!
Travel: Berns
Video: What Oprah knows for sure
Online Magazine: Rue and S Magazine

A couple of links you might have missed:
Decor: The Home of Erin Fetherson
Color Inspiration: Nude Shades
Food: Tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella salad!
Fashion: Trendy Rings!

Hope you have a beautiful and relaxing weekend!! Thanks for stopping by and all your lovely comments, retweets, likes and emails!!! You guys are the best!!!
See you Tuesday!!!

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Garden Romance: An English Countryside Home

How stunning is this garden? With a paperbark maple tree that shades the area of the garden used for dining, and box hedges that divides the sage and thyme lawn in the front of the house... it even has  a wildflower meadow!!

Nothing like a beautiful garden to start the day.... and I'm so happy Friday is here!! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Apologize for the lack of posting yesterday but I had to work on a project that took longer than expected!

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Memorial Day Weekend Tablescape Inspiration!

For Memorial Day decor I like to use the color theme of red, blue and white but in a more subtle way... so it's different that 4th of July but celebrating an honoring the holiday!! Love the idea of using  luscious cherry tomatoes, or some natural daisy flowers and always a most when al fresco dining are the traditional French kitchen towel {love these or these}! What is your tablescape style for Memorial day!

Hope you are having a great day!

* For more decor inspiration go {here}, and for food inspiration go {here}.

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Food: Raspberry Coconut Popsicles

How about some super easy home-made raspberry popsicles to enjoy on your Memorial Day barbecue? You can never go wrong with raspberries, blueberries and a dash of coconut!

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients {makes roughly twenty 3 oz. popsicles}
*1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
*1 cup blueberries (fresh of frozen)
*1 can coconut milk (full-fat or light)
*2 cups water
*1 cup apple juice (or any other juice you have on hand)
*1/2 cup honey (or more–adjust to taste)
*5 oz. Dixie cups
*wooden popsicle sticks

Preparation
1. Combine all of the ingredients in your blender.
2. Pour mixture into 5 oz. Dixie cups, filling 2/3 of the way.
3. Freeze for 30 minutes, insert sticks, and continue to chill until the popsicles are fully frozen, 2 hours or more.
4. Carefully cut and tear the Dixie cups off of the popsicles, and seal in a plastic bag.

..and voila you have some fun home-made Popsicles to enjoy on Memorial's Day!

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Picnic Inspiration for Memorial Day Weekend!

...sunny day, enjoying nature, reading a book on the hamac, listening to the voice of your kids playing with the ball...!!! I just simply love picnics, specially when it's filled with cute details!! What are your plans for Memorial day weekend? we are still undeceive if we host a barbecue or just go on a picnic...!

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Morning Coffee + Trendy Rings

This spring season is about embracing simplicity and downsizing the accessories, from oversize totes to simple chic clutches, from towering stilettos to lower heels and from ginormous rings to dainty, feminine pieces! How cute are these square thin bands? If you like them you can get  this adorable ring or this sparkly band from Tiffany, or this thin ring from Endless or these silver bands from Etsy!

Hope you have a great day!!

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Food: Mozzarella, Tomato and Avocado Salad

Maybe is the good weather, or watching the calories intake, but I have been craving fresh, yummy salads that you can pair it with a good wine and have a simple but luscious al fresco dinner!
And this pearl mozzarella, cherry tomato and avocado salad with basil and lemon had me at the first bite!

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients
1 container cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 carton fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/3 cup basil, julienned
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
baguette-optional

1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and parsley. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
3. Just before serving the salad, stir in the chopped avocados. Serve salad with toasty bread.
... and voila you have a great, fresh salad that you can pair it up with some Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay!!

If you are hosting a party you can serve the salad in kabobs for a fabulous presentation!

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A Brand New Day + Nude Shades

... if only I would have know I was going to start a week caught in a whirlwind of meetings and conference calls, and beautiful drives by the beach only to run to another appoitment!! Maybe that's the reason that a soft palette of nudes seems like the perfect calmness before facing another charming day!

How's your week going so far?

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Decor Inspiration: The home of Erin Fetherson

“It’s romantic and chic, but clean and modern.” the way the designer describes her Tribecca apartment. I would add modern with a touch of whimsy...!

Love the main entrance doors {hello, talking about first impressions!}, the high ceilings and the great windows that happen to overlook the Hudson River. The main sofas are from ABC Home and the vintage chairs are from France! It's incredible how such a tiny detail as adding some vintage silk roses to the Holly Hunt candle chandelier creates such a magic touch to the space.

Hope you had a lovely weekend and are on your way to a fabulous week!

* If you like the candle chandelier Restoration Hardware have a similar one but a fraction of the price.

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Have a beautiful weekend...! + Links

Another weekend! It seems summer is just around the corner... and I'm still in a spring mood. I just finished reading The War of Art... and I totally recommend it, specially if you are ready to start a new project and you need that extra push! Looking forward to just enjoying some pool time with the kids and getting the guest room ready for my father's visit! I'm so happy he will be spending with us a couple of weeks!!!

Here are a couple of links you might like:
Shopping: Parisian wish list
DIY: Ribbon Chandelier
Party: Loving all these Photobooth Party Props {via Snippet & Ink}
Food: Marinated figs with brie and Blue cheese and caramelized onions brioche
Words to live by: In this home....
Decor: Ava's Bedroom
Garden: Boxwood Gardens
Home: Cute Paisley Throw rug
Travel: The Ultra Hotel in Buenos Aires
Food: 20 + Popcorn Seasoning Ideas
DIY: Box braid bangles
Life: 72 Ideas to simplify your life
Entertaining: A glamorous English Wedding

A couple of links you might have missed this week:
Entertaining: Great gifts to bring to your next party!
Flowers: Ranunculus
Fashion Inspiration: Make a wrist statement
Office Organization: Mary McDonald's Desk
Drink: Strawberry Mint Sangria
Hair: Messy Ballerina Bun ~ How To

Hope you have a relaxing weekend! Thanks for stopping by... see you Monday!

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A Fun Project!

Samsung Coast to Coast visit South Florida last week and I was  thrilled to be asked to be a part of it! As part of the launching campaign for their new wi-fi enabled Samsung SH100 {basically is the new camera that you can even do retouching on it before you send your pictures directly to Facebook, twitter or you tube} they embarked on a road trip from LA to New York City, where they meet bloggers and share candid snapshots from their day to day. Then they upload the photos to their Facebook page where people can vote for their fav picture!

Being in front of the camera is something that is not easy for me...as bubbly and spontaneous I am, put a camera in front of me, make me pose... and suddenly I feel I am channeling Ramona from the Real Housewives of New York City!! But since my life motto is to not let fear stop me from doing anything and I am constantly pushing myself to work out of my comfort zone... I said yes to posing for pictures in Miami!! Plus I want to start sharing more of me, and things I do around here so, I thought this was a great way to start!

Monica & Chin, from the Samsung team, where super nice and made the experience so much richer... and after two mojitos I relaxed and enjoyed every second of it! From all the pcitures taken they choose the ones that where very personal... and more relatable I guess, but  now you be the judge... and honestly tell me your thoughts.. and if you like you can also vote!!! To see the photos go {here}, and {here}. Read More......

Tablescape Inspiration: A Touch Of Rosemary

Now matter how big or intimate your gathering... is the little details that makes a stunning presentation!

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Wild Flowers!

... longing for relaxing and glam days, with long meals, champagne sips and intimate conversation, with a total feeling of freedom, surrounded by beautiful things!

Friday is here!! Hope you have a gorgoues day!

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Jewelry Organization Inspiration!

.... love the idea of hanging your beautiful necklace, it's so practical and pretty! Not only  it adds some flair to your decor but it's a great way to take care of your jewelry. In my case, I think I am getting some pretty shoulder hooks to hang some fancy necklaces in one of the walls inside my closet!

What do you say, hanging jewelry yes or nei?


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A glam afternoon...

... how fabulous is the champagne dress with the ivory hat, so glam and sophisticated!

Hope your day is going great!

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Great Gift Ideas to Bring to Parties or Get Togethers!

Nothing like celebrating and spending quality time with friends and family! This is probably one of the things I like the most about Spring and Summer, all the great parties and get togethers that come with it!

When invited to a party, I love surprising the host with a cute gift! It's fun to introduce your friends to something they might not know or something they might never buy for themselves. I try to look for pretty objects for the table or kitchen. Some new cooking ingredients I found or some new tableware accessories, and if I'm feeling creative I take something I made myself.

Here are some of my gift suggestions:


1. Carnaby Nesting Trays by Jonathan Adler
2. Monogrammed DuraClear® Tumbler, Set of 6 by Williams-Sonoma
3. Antonini Olive Wood Cheese Knives & Board by Williams-Sonoma
4. Glass Beverage Dispenser by Williams-Sonoma
5. Premium Balsamic Vinegar & Basil Oil by o&Co
6. Nifty Napkins by Anthropology
7. Cylinder Baskets, set of 2 by Bamboula
8. Lucky Plant Gift by Martha Stewart

A pretty packaging always makes the gift even more special!! What are some of the things you like to give to your host/hostess?


This summer, rediscover the daiquiri. Bacardi Hand Shaken Daiquiri is the perfect addition to any summer get-together — fun, delicious, and ready to pour. Bacardi Hand Shaken Daiquiri is made with Bacardi Superior Rum, tangy lime and sugar. It is a perfectly balanced cocktail that is not too sour and not too sweet.

Suggestion for the Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri:
Step 1: Moisten the rim of a tall glass then dip in sugar to rim the edges
Step 2: Pour over ice
Step 3: Garnish with a lime wedge
Step 4: Enjoy!



* Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and compensation was provided by Bacardi via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Bacardi.


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