{Wish Me Luck}

This bracelet {by Alex and Ani} is my treasured good luck piece. I wear this bracelet clustered with several other bangles often, and on those days that I really need some good luck - I don't leave home without it.

This morning I will be having surgery, and while I am nervous about it, I know that everything will be ok and am looking forward to pain-free days. I was instructed not to wear any jewelry to the hospital, but I will be putting my bracelet in my pocket for a little good luck. So as I head to the hospital and recover throughout the weekend, I thank you in advance for your prayers and good thoughts. I'll keep you posted on how everything goes! xoxo~ 

{Yummm...}

Don't these look refreshing? Leave it to Martha Stewart to come up with these fantastic looking Popsicles. Check out the recipe below - and if you're making the pops for adults only, you can add Chambord, a raspberry-flavored liqueur.

Ingredients

• For the Vanilla-Yogurt Mix

  • 1 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use, or 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• For the Raspberry Puree

  • 12 ounces raspberries (3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Chambord (optional)

• For the Ice Pops

  • 1 cup pink lemonade
  • 1 cup apricot nectar
  • 1 cup grape juice

Directions

1. Make the vanilla-yogurt mix: Stir together all ingredients.
   
2. Make the raspberry puree: Puree raspberries and sugar in a food processor. Strain through a fine sieve; discard solids. Stir in Chambord.
   
3. Make the ice pops: Pour a few tablespoons vanilla-yogurt mix, raspberry puree, or juice into each of ten 3-ounce ice-pop molds (greenfeet.com); freeze for 1 hour. Repeat once, alternating to create stripes. Cover molds, and insert sticks; freeze for 1 hour.
   
4. Remove tops of molds, and repeat pouring and freezing (for 1 hour between each layer) to create stripes until molds are full. Freeze until very firm, at least 3 hours or overnight. Remove ice pops from molds to serve.

{Chevron Lovin}

I hope you're not getting sick of chevron because it sure does seem like it's here to stay. While searching through Pinterest this weekend, it seems like everyone is pinning these chevron plates and I can see why...they're fantastic!

Each plated is lovingly hand-painted by Etsy artist Aedriel Moxley. To peruse her shop click here and enjoy!

{April's Must-Buy Items}

I've rounded up a cluster of must-buy items that are sure to keep you {and your home} looking effortlessly lovely all spring and summer long:

1. Believe it or not, I'm starting to really get into color and I purchased these red skinny jeans from Gap to start to build my color collection...should arrive today!

2. I love my fedora and wear it all the time, especially in the spring and summer. I wasn't sure if I would be able to still pull it off now that I have short hair, but I tried it out yesterday and got a compliment...so yay, I can wear it!

3. I'm usually not a fan of stronger perfumes, but Chanel's Mademoiselle is what I will call my big girl perfume. Consider it my signature scent this spring!

4. I purchased this striped bin from the Container Store last month, and just recently bought a couple of more. I use them to store my hats, scarves, and socks!

5. This bag is brilliant and while I can't buy this exact one - I'm on the hunt for a yellow and also a green handbag!

6. Pink + gold + Kate Spade = you can't go wrong!

7. This Michael Kors watch will be mine - I've had my current watch for many many years, it's silver and I'm in need of a gold watch. This is the one!

8. I'm on the hunt for nude flats and really like these! I tried them on this weekend and wasn't sure if I loved them - but the more I think about it, I think I may go and try them again!

9. Nerd glasses! I wore these yesterday with my fedora...and pulled it off!

10. I purchased this cute little gold urchin from Furbish on Saturday. I placed it on top of a stack of books on my coffee table...love the accent!

Do you have any items that you recently purchased that are must-haves for spring? If so, share below and be sure to include a link! Enjoy your day!

{Weekend Plans}

Happy April Fool's Day Peeps!!!

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Throughout the week I come across so many fun, yummy, inspiring, creative, and funny things that I can't keep to myself and have to share it with you:

~ A few online magazines came out with their latest issues this week. They are all full of eye-candy and loads of inspiration. Click on each {when you have time to dive in} to read and peruse: Matchbook, Est, Adore...enjoy!

~ Ever wonder "now which fork goes with the salad, and which spoon is for dessert?" - click here

~ White on white loveliness. To view her blog, Atlantic-Pacific, click here

~ Grapefruit margaritas - yes please!

~ A friend from high school has created a food blog that I adore...and I love the name - Tin Pot - good for the wallet, good for the soul...check it out!

~ Don't you wish Anthropologie offered coupons? Want this and this and this...

~ I've always believed this...

~ Sacramento Street's spring reading list...

~ Super cute confetti invitations...inclusive of step-by-step instructions and template

Enjoy your weekend!!!