SFNY set sail....

Bright plaid shirts, blue stripes, florals and bow ties covered the sea in Sunday's SFNY yacht party. SFNY's first ever event in San Francisco, CA and to top it all off, it was on a yacht that cruised the bay overlooking the amazing golden gate bridge and the city's sky line.

City lights, good music, drinks, friends and of course accompanied by the hubby who may I say was perfectly dressed, complimenting my super saucy floral head piece...it was def. the perfect way to celebrate Memorial Day.

Make sure you check out SFNY for future event details sfnyconnect.com

See you on the boat next time!

xoxo

credit: fresh floral head piece designed by Monica Kau from Signature Bloom www.signaturebloom.com

Baby Wednesday...

Its Baby Talk today....

It's never to early to instill art and colors to your young child. A crying baby in the crib just probably means they are bored. After all, they have nothing but just the white bare ceiling staring back at them. If it helps, add some colors and patterns to liven up their space. Not only is it entertaining, but can also be educational.

Check out these amazing re-stickable wall arts, designed by Blick. They are the first company to introduce removable wall graphics. Their collection is filled with unique and playful designs as well as customized designed for the picky moms. Fun designs that are easy to clean up.

www.whatisblik.com

enjoy!

Mother's Day Pizza Breakfast...

Planning anything special for Mother's Day??? Here's a way to wow her first thing in the am. I ran into this amazing pizza breakfast from Smitten Kitchen (www.smittenkitchen.com)

Check out the recipe below and I hope this makes your Mother's Day extra special.

Breakfast Pizza

1/2 teaspoon dry active yeast
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons bread flour, plus more for dusting
Kosher salt
6 strips bacon
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 cups grated mozzarella
6 large eggs
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 shallot, minced

The night before, prepare the dough: Place 3/4 cup lukewarm water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Sprinkle in the yeast, stir and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt and mix on low for 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes, then increase the speed to high and mix until a smooth dough forms, about 2 minutes more. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, divide into two equal pieces and form each half into a tight ball. Place on a large floured sheet pan, place the pan in a plastic garbage bag, tie the bag loosely and refrigerate overnight.

One to two hours* before baking, place the dough in a warm spot. Adjust the oven rack to the lowest position and set a pizza stone on it. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees 30 minutes before you are ready to bake the pizza.

Prepare the dough and toppings: Fry the bacon in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until crisp. Cool on a paper-towel-lined plate; roughly chop.

Dip your hands and a ball of dough into the flour. On a lightly floured countertop, pat the dough into a disc with your fingertips, then drape the dough over your fists and carefully stretch it from beneath to form a 12-inch circle.

Generously dust the surface of a pizza peel or large inverted sheet pan with flour and place the stretched dough on it. Sprinkle the dough with half of the Parmesan, mozzarella and bacon. Crack 3 eggs over the top and season with salt and pepper.

Bake the pizza: Shake the pizza peel slightly to make sure the dough is not sticking. Carefully lift any sections that are sticking and sprinkle a bit more flour underneath, then slide the pizza directly onto the baking stone in one quick forward-and-back motion. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating after 5 minutes. When the crust is golden, the cheese is melted and the egg yolks are cooked, use the peel to transfer the pizza to a cutting board. Sprinkle half of the parsley, chives, scallions and shallot on top. Let cool for 2 minutes, slice and serve immediately. Prepare the second pizza in the same way.

* The original recipe suggests that you take the dough out one hour before baking but I took mine out two hours earlier, because I always find it takes a looong time to get dough back to proofing at room temperature. In this time, you can lazily prepare the toppings and get your oven nice and hot.

Enjoy!

D.I.Y Nail Polish....

This is the most coolest thing I ran across and for all you crafty, nail polish loving gals here's a project for you.... D.I.Y Nail Polish!

Make sure you take pictures of your end result and post on the blog. I'd love to see how your nail polish turned out or if you got even more creative.

*cut squares of newsprint larger than nails. apply a base coat of polish. when nails are completely dry, soak them in alcohol, then press newsprint on nail and slowly pull off. top coat to seal.

I used NYC in a New York Minute 212B Mulberry Street, Sally Hansen Double Duty base and top coat clear nail polish, and a brand brand new newspaper and finally used our never been opened Kate Spade tea cups from our wedding.

It obviously had some defects, a little of the news paper print got on my cuticles, it smudged and was a little faint. If I were to do it again I would use a really matte fast drying nail polish. BUT other than that, it is a unique and fun nail project.

Enjoy!

idea was from :kayliafisher.tumblr.com

The Spirit of Mexico...

Today we celebrate the incredible victory of all native Mexican soldiers who won victory over the imperialist French who tried to rule them back in 1862. Cinco De Mayo is truly the time to celebrate the friendship between Mexico and the United States. And in the states we celebrate with some margarita and eat tons of amazing Mexican dishes.

Throughout the week I've been inspired by this amazing celebration. So I've gathered a few amazing images that showcases colors, patterns and architects of Mexico. If you're planning a destination wedding amidst the beautiful beaches of Mexico well I do hope this inspiration board helps.

Enjoy and Celebrate!

Cinco De Mayo .... Good Eats!

With Cinco De Mayo just right around the corner you know your diet for the next few days will consist of a cold margarita and some yummy tacos, chips and salsa. But to help prevent those extra pounds here's a light and healthier margarita and taco recipe from Bethenny Frankel.

Vegan Tacos 1 pound ground meatless crumbles (I used Yves) 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 whole wheat crunchy taco shells 4 whole wheat soft taco shells Chicken Tacos 1 pound lean ground chicken 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Taco Topping Options: ¼ heart of romaine lettuce, shredded ½ cup reduced fat shredded vegan cheddar cheese 1 cup nonfat vegan yogurt or vegan sour cream mixed with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup medium salsa verde guacamole chopped tomato

Vegan Tacos Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and put over medium heat. Place meatless crumbles in pan. Add all the other ingredients, sauté to warm and combine flavors. Stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the meat is browned. Set aside. Wrap the tortillas in a towel and heat in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds. Serve still wrapped in the towel to keep them warm. To serve put the meat, tortillas and toppings out and pass the places. Everyone can enjoy assembling their own taco Chicken Tacos Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and put over medium heat. Crumble the ground chicken into the pan. Add all the other ingredients and cook, sitring and breaing up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the meat is browned. Set aside. Wrap the tortillas in a towel and heat in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds. Serve still wrapped in the towel to keep them warm. To serve put the meat, tortillas and toppings out and pass the places. Everyone can enjoy assembling their own taco And of course don't forget to compliment your Tacos with a glass of Skinnygirl Margarita!

2 oz of Clear Premium Tequila (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring) Tiny splash of Orange Liquor Juice of 4 Fresh Lime Wedges To serve on the rocks, combine all ingredients over a glass of ice and garnish with a lime wedge Enjoy! credits: www.bethenny.com