Breakfast Power Smoothie

I'm always craving a delicious smoothie, and this one is just that... DE-LI-CIOUS. It's from my current go-to, Elana's Pantry. Great recipes for all meals.

Breakfast Power Smoothie

1 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup coconut water

1 tbsp creamy roasted almond butter

5 drops vanilla creme stevia

1 scoop egg white protein powder

1 tbsp ground chia seeds

3 ice cubes

Combine strawberries, coconut water, almond butter and stevia in a blender and blend on high. Blend in protein powder and ground chia seeds, then blend in ice cubes until smooth. Serve! I added a little whole milk and went lighter on the stevia for a creamy, less sweet version.

We've removed grains, legumes and refined sugar from our household for the past 1.5 months. Almost Paleo with the addition of raw dairy. So this hits the spot while staying true to this "lifestyle" change. It's so delicious and filling, you'll want to make it every morning.

{ Photo Credit: elanaspantry.com}

Wedding Details.

I'm a little disappointed in myself for taking 6 months to post the pictures from this STUNNING Atherton, CA wedding.

I was so excited and honored to be asked to help with the wedding printed materials, which consisted of a menu, program, table numbers, escort cards, welcome signs, guest bag tags/agenda/letter from the bride & groom. They looked beautiful surrounded by all of the wedding details and provided such a personalized touch. Bravo to the Carter ladies for putting together a simply stunning wedding. I would expect nothing less from this crew.

Did I mention, I hand drew the map? A very proud moment for me :)

This photo was taken myself.

And a BIG thank you to Adi Nevo, who photographed this wedding and provided me with these shots. You're amazing. I could look at the rest of the wedding photos all day. But I won't, Beth, that's creepy. Congrats Beth & Greg! Hope you're enjoying married life!

{ Photo Credit: adinevo.com }

For the mommas...

This Love Letter to Motherhood was just sent to me (literally 5 minutes ago) by a friend and fellow mommy. It's too good not to share with the mommas out there. I love every single word of it and couldn't have said what was in my heart any better.

What is motherhood but the very best chance to learn what you are made of? It will strip you down to nothing. Make you doubt yourself a thousand times. And it will make you roar with a fierceness you’ve never before seen. It will search your heart for your greatest fears and the bravest of all your intentions and set them out on display.

It breaks you. It saves you. It steals the girl you were. All of her. You’ll never sleep like her or be as carefree as she once was, but she’d never believe the courage or the selflessness she’ll one day possess in you. Motherhood replaces her with someone who understands love on a level the girl you were never could.

It’s okay to sometimes wish you could go back and live a day in her shoes. A day to bask in the decadence of irresponsibility. But if she could look forward: If she could see herself tested, how her fears have been faced, how the question “Am I strong enough to survive this?” is answered with a resounding yes, time after time. She’d feel damn proud to become the woman that awaits her.

~Melissa

Mommyhood is amazing :)

Zara Online

I have to take advantage of the short breaks I get from Baby Girl that aren't spent working and the last thing I want to do is spend that time shopping at the mall. I end up missing her after 30 minutes and end up coming home anyways. So, all of my shopping has been online, even for the littlest things like lotion, baby wipes, chapstick (LipSmackers since 5th grade!) 75% of the time it gets returned because it doesn't fit right, terrible fabric, cut wrong, etc. But when my Zara shipment arrived yesterday, it was like Christmas... I loved everything!!

These shorts are so stinking cute on, I will be living in them this summer. They can go casual paired with a tee and sandals or flats and looks so chic dressed up with heels and a blazer.

I've been searching for a trench FOREVER. My hubbs is so sick of hearing about it :) But can't bring myself to spend the $1000+ on the Burberry trench I've been coveting when there are diapers to be purchased. I've come home with one from Anthropologie, Banana, Nordies, but they all looked kind of... blah. So I was pumped that this one fit so well. It's the perfect length, fitted instead of frumpy, and I love the way the collar stays up. And this tee should be a staple in everyone's closet. It's longer, fitted, soft and only $9.90.

Pleated Shorts | $59.90

Trench | $99.90

Tee | $9.90

Ok, enough of this, back to work!

{ Photo Credit: zara.com }

Sucker.

Is anyone else a total sucker when they open up their inbox to 20% Off from Piperlime? Plus the free shipping and returns... dangerous. I wish it wasn't true. But how fun are these...

Schultz | $175

KensieGirl | $59

Schultz | $180

BCBGeneration | $98

Boutique 9 | $130

7 For All Mankind | $235

Can't you picture these with some ankle length bright colored jeans or slim cropped pants?! Love.

For 20% off all pumps, use promo code: PUMP (expires today!)

{Photo Credit: piperlime.com }

Creative, Cool & Stylin'

I'm taking a break from work (yes, on a Friday night) for a quick lil post!

Worboys Design is expanding its team (SO exciting!) and has me pumped up to get back out there to bring in some new business. So naturally and most importantly :) I've been thinking about some amazing outfits to put together for client meetings. Something that says, "I'm creative, cool and stylin" ha! I think being in a creative role makes denim paired with business pieces is totally acceptable.

Love these looks...

Apparently thick rimmed (black or bright yellow!) are a must. I'm in. Hope you all have fun plans for the weekend!

{ Photo Credit: jcrew.com, madewell.com, gap.com }

Happy Day of Love!

Isn't that everyday?! I still took this "holiday" to do a little crafting for my two Valentines :)

I saw this Valentine's Day garland idea at Restored Style (a super cute blog that you MUST start following!) and whipped it together in about 3 minutes! Went a bit earthy this year, because kraft paper is all I had laying around the house :)

Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day and is spoiled with lots of love... today and everyday!

Je T'aime.

Here are a few of my Valentine's Day favs...

Shakespeare's Love Sonnets | $18.95

Chalkboard Heart Labels | $9

Enameled Giraffe Bangle | $98

Savon de Marseille Hand Soap in Wild Rose | $24

Madewell Passenger Clutch | $78

Auspicious Posts "Love" Earrings | $28

French Bulldog Je T'aime Card | $4.50

Michelle Armas Antonia Print | $30

The true test to see if hubby reads my blog every day :)

Random...

Is anyone else as obsessed with Rachel McAdam's outfit on Ellen today, as I am? (This pic is terrible, it's the best I could do!)

Her top is fitted with boning and a perfect, crisp white. And those high waisted magenta pants... die!!!

:)

Back to work!

Elegant & Sweet.

I've been dying to share this wedding invitation package with you all, but couldn't find 5 seconds in the day to snap some decent pics. BUT, here they are...

This bride had a pretty clear vision of what she had dreamed up in her mind, so I was excited to to bring this to life. Elegant but still sweet with initials on the tag. I have to give Miss Christine props for being ambitious enough to put these all together. She was sent the printed cards, tags and baker's twine with assembling directions and went to town. That's such a fun way to be more involved in the process. Christine, you're a rock star!

I think they're kind of amazing, if I don't say so myself :)

Obsessed with...

White truffle oil. It's true. I'd put on my cereal if that wasn't weird.

Here are some of my favorite ways to use it...

Pinot Noir Pizza (stolen from a San Diego favorite, Wine Steals)

I cheat and use a thin wheat pizza crust from Whole Foods. Crush a couple cloves of garlic and rub on the crust, brush with olive oil. Top with asiago and mozzarella cheese, thin pieces of proscuitto and thin slices of half a red bell pepper. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Lightly drizzle the white truffle oil and top with a bunch of arugula in the center. So good, I've made it twice this week! Mainly because hubby bought too much proscuitto that I can't stand to waste it.

Parmesan Truffle Popcorn (I can eat an entire bowl on my own in one sitting!)

Pop a light, butter free popcorn. Drizzle with white truffle oil, add a little shredded parmesan and throw in a little chopped parsley if you really want to get fancy.

2 more days till the weekend!! I'm so excited for our FIRST date night since Winslow was born, I can barley handle it. Love that little peanut but love my hubby too!

I'm loving...

Gabriela Artigas' jewelry collections. I learned about it from a cute blog I follow that featured the bow ties.

I love the small bold shapes of the tusks and horns paired with the delicate, vintage chains. But I'm mostly in love with the brass bow necklace and bracelet. And then also the chunky braided choker. Ugh, I love it all!!

All of the above pieces are between $70-690.

Learn more about this Mexico City native here!

{ photo credit: gabrielaartigas.com }

Tutus & Glitter

Winslow just received these gifts in the mail from some ridiculously sweet friends...

Tutu with tulle ice cream cone?! And glittered Tiny TOMS?! Yes, they are for real and no, I CANNOT wait to put her in this outfit :)

Speaking of TOMS... who's excited about their ballet flats coming out this spring? I think I'll need them in every color and print.

Close to my heart.

My hubby must have been listening when I talked (non-stop!) about wanting a necklace with my daughter's name, because this showed up in a sweet little package yesterday...

I love having her close to my heart :)

I had ordered them before, for my mommy friends, but I hadn't see one up close. The names are handmade and come on a delicate and dainty 14k gold filled chain. It's the sweetest thing! You can order them on Esty from Jewelry Custom Designs by Dharlee. I've exchanged a few emails with her and she seems as sweet as she is talented.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Winslow and I went to see Daddy play in a pond hockey tournament in Evergreen (about 40 minutes from Denver), so beautiful!

Hello 2012!

It's official. 2011 was the most incredible, fulfilling, eventful year of my life. Some highlights...

Wow, (that took forever!) was quite a year! I love looking back on every one of these pictures. 2011, you were good to us. Can't wait to see what 2012 has in store. I have a feeling each and every year moving forward will be better than the last with Winslow in our lives.

Happy 2012 Everyone!!