DIY Spritzer/Sangria Recipe

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Hiya Ladies! I just love ordering sangria when I go out somewhere, but I always stick with just one because most sangrias are loaded with tons of sugar & therefore tons of calories. Here is a better version you can make at home!


DIY Spritzer/Sangria

All you need is a cherry wine, sprite zero, strawberries & crushed ice.

First add some crushed ice to a glass.
Next add 2-3 chopped strawberries.
Fill halfway with cherry wine.
Then top it all off with Sprite zero.

I used Kentucky Orchard cherry wine, but any brand will do.

To make it even better, pour into mason jars & add a bright straw.

Super easy & refreshing for summer!
Go give it a shot :)

xo
Sam

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All You Need Is...

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Source: wanelo.com via Sylvia on Pinterest



We are sooo excited to take Kobe to the lake soon so he can go swimming. This is last summer. Just look at that face ;)

xo
Sam

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Monday Confessions...

Monday, June 4, 2012

It's Monday, y'all! That means it's time for another round of Monday Confessions.

I confess... that my cornhole game vastly improves as I drink. I learned this over the weekend at the lake. I started off pretty bad, but with every cocktail somehow I managed to get better! & luckily the other chick we were with was crazy horrible, so my game looked ok compared to hers. I'll take it.

I confess... that I really need to make a hair appointment, but I keep putting it off because I can't make my mind up whether I want to chop it off or grow it out. Right now it's at that wierd middle stage, ya'll know what I mean..

I confess... that I'm really not ready for it to be Monday.

I confess... that I was looking forward to the Drop Dead Diva premiere last night, but I just couldn't get into it.  Then The Client List made it all better!

I confess... speaking of tv, that Pretty Little Liars comes back on Tuesday & I still literally CAN'T WAIT!

I confess... that I feel one of those weird moods coming on where you want to reorganize your entire house. Yeah, it's gonna happen.

That's all for now. What are you confessing??

Happy Monday!

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A Night at the Garage Bar...

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Last night we unexpectedly met a couple of friends and headed out to The Garage Bar. This is a new(ish) bar/restaurant in the NuLu (New Lou - get it?) area of Louisville... The area is filled with boutiques, galleries, crazy restaurants & good vibes. It's very eclectic to say the least.






They have a really random concept of good beer, unique pizzas, and country ham... random but oh so good! I tried a Breckenridge Summer Ale & a Brooklyn Summer Ale & liked them both.

Then we split the country ham platter, sweet corn pizza, country ham pizza, and one other concoction that I forget the name of...

It was all quite good, especially the ham platter! Last night was also the Trolley Hop, so it was extra lively in NuLu. If you ever visit Louisville this is definitely a place to check out.

I'm off to my brother's graduation party... then Jason & I are headed to the lake with his family to spend the rest of the weekend on the water. See you guys Monday :)

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High Five for Friday: The Little Things :)

Friday, June 1, 2012

Ahh, Friday we meet again... and so soon! I'm linking up with Lauren for High Five for Friday!!

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1.) Finding this quote. This sign is perfection! Take a moment each day to appreciate your life & all the little things that make it enjoyable.










Source: piccsy.com via Michelle on Pinterest

2.) Winning this giveaway from the lovely Sarah over at Total Basset Case. & we found out that we live semi close which is awesome! Thanks again girlie!
Elf make-up goodies + a Target gift card...  So excited to try the Elf products, and who doesn't love Target??

3.) New reading material from les library... freebies... can't beat 'em.

4.) Pickin' wildflowers! Found these little pretties on a walk - pretty sure the white ones are weeds.. but whatever. I thought it was a good idea to pick them until they made my eyes itch like crazyyyy!

5.) Art show prep... making progress! Tan shag carpet is totally not a good backdrop, but you get the just of it...


2 more weeks to go. To all of my wedding friends out there, I make bridal party glasses, too! See them in my Etsy Shop.

Today I'm back on the real estate track helping a client pack up some of her things so we can get her house on the market, then meeting new clients with a builder for the first time. Then I think I might just surprise Jason with a date night.

What were your "High Five" this week??

xo
Sam

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Versona Recap + Getting Back on Track

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Hi Loves! Remember my shopping day last week where I visited the lovely Versona for the first time?


Yep. Addicted. This store is cheap enough that it could totally be dangerous for me. Now ladies.... let me share with you my purchases...

The Romper
I just LOVE rompers. I think I have 3 or 4, but this is my first strapless addition to my wardrobe. You can keep it casual, or dress it up. $19.99


The Hi-Lo Dress
I don't usually consider my style to be uber trendy... but a hi-lo dress was on my list for the summer. This one has a cute ruffle detail & is super comfortable. $39.99



The Nude Peep Toe Heels
I've been lusting for a pair of nude heels. I didn't necessarily want peep toes... but hey - they were on clearance! $9.99!! & they go well with both the dress & the romper. Can't beat that!
The Belt
Love this belt. Especially because it was FREE! That's right, it came with the dress.

The Flower Wristlet
Okay, okay. I must confess... I saw this on my first trip & passed it up. Then I went back and got it. I was in dire need of some kind of wristlet... this one is neutral enough that it will go with everything, plus it was only $9.99
Another great thing about Versona is that they only keep a few of each dress/top/etc. in the store, so you can rest assured that you won't see 34573957 different people out with your same outfit. They also have tons of accessories like statement necklaces, hats, purses, you name it.

Moral of the story - Find. One. Now.

In other news, I have fallen off the wagon.
I had been doing soo good, doing my workouts 5 days per week & eating healthy.
The past two weeks I haven't been as consistent. I find myself "too busy" to fit in my workout for the day... Then at night I've been craving sweets.
What can I say? Pinterest just makes it too easy to make a brownie/coffee cake/etc. in a mug. Oh, and Nutella is the devil.
I don't weigh myself, don't even own a scale. I'm totally not one of those who obsesses about going up or down a pound. I just go by whether my clothes fit right & how I feel.
I generally eat healthy, but like I said, at night I crave sweets!

Effective immediately, I'm back on the wagon. I feel like a lot of times, people say... oh, I'll start tomorrow, or, next week I'll do better...
I think it's much better to start NOW.
So here are the changes I plan to implement to get myself back on track.

Food
1.) No more sweets at night during the week. That means you, Nutella!
Instead I will have a cup of tea or fruit.
2.) I will not buy any crap. If you don't have it, you won't eat it. That means you, Nutella!
3.) I will snack on fruits,veggies, and almonds throughout the day to keep myself satisfied.
4.) We will continue to make healthy grilled meals for dinner - lots of fish & veggies!
5.) I will allow myself to splurge sometimes once I'm back into my routine. You can't deprive yourself of everything or you're asking for trouble :)

Exercise
1.) Back to the Bodyrocking. 12 minutes. 5 days per week. My fave :)
2.) I will hike or jog with Kobe 2 or 3 days per week. His fave :)
3.) Keep attending my weekly group exercise class.

Ahh... I already feel better.

xo
Sam




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Spruce Up! DIY Projects for the Home

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

I thought I'd share some of my Pinterest finds for DIY projects you can do to spruce up your home! Why not make your home a place you love to spend time? See what you think...

Add Character
Tons of ideas for adding character to your home, taking it from generic to custom! Click the picture to see more ideas :)

Curb Appeal!
Hand painted flower pots, freshly painted front doors, cute welcome mats.
Source: goo.gl via Samantha on Pinterest

Pretty Decor
You can take assorted frames & paint them the same color for a cohesive look. They look great with or without pictures.

A Personal Touch
Cute bulletin boards for hanging over your desk or in your office can double as artwork!


Get Organized!
Your closets, your kitchen cabinets, inside your drawers.... you will feel so much more relaxed!



Maximize Your Space
Everyone is always looking for more space... maximize your closets! Turn a closet into a desk area or a recessed entertainment center...

Add Pops of Color
Bright throw pillows, blankets, and accessories can brighten up your space for pocket change... change things out with the seasons or with your moods.

Source: bhg.com via Samantha on Pinterest


Source: westelm.com via Tiffany on Pinterest

Easy as 1 - 2 - 3... Go get to work :) .... This coming from the girl who has been re-doing her bedroom for like the last 3 months... I promise I'm making progress! What other ways do you make your home your happy place?

xo
Sam

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