Mozzarella Heaven

This dish is the most delightful, delicious, delectable food you might possibly ever eat. My amazing chef of a man made these for me the other day and I just died. They are super easy and great for you! 

All you need is: 

A pinch or two of salt

Balsamic Vinegar 

Olive Oil 

Fresh Basil Leaves 

1 Tomato

1 Fresh Mozzarella Ball 

Slice your tomato and mozza ball, and place a basil leaf in between each slice. Then pour about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the medley, and then about the same of balsamic vinegar. (I actually put a little more balsamic on later because I love the taste of it so much). And then sprinkle with a little salt! 

Sooo simple. Yet sooo delicious. 

Give it a try and let me know how you liked it! 

ps. We got the three pack of fresh mozzarella from whole foods (in the cheese area they have) - it's only $6 and you get three! It's a pretty great deal if you ask me. We also made personal pan pizza's the next day with the mozzarella and let me tell you, it was ah-mazing. 

Neon Obsessions

I can't help myself. I am completely infatuated with everything neon. Neon as an accent color is so perfect, it can brighten up drab everyday colors and give it that shot of life that we all need. 

So here are some looks and pieces that I think are absolutely to die for. 

DIY Bracelets!

Recently I have started trying to get back into the craftier things in life. I have always loved creating things and there is always such a sense of pride when you finish a do it yourself project. Right now my obsession is handmade bracelets! I've been looking for some inspiration and here is what I've found :)

 I love this criss cross bracelet from I Spy DIY! {She has so many great crafts, you should really check it out} :) 

 This Chevron design is something just like I used to make in middle school!  And after reading  Honestly...WTF's tutorial it all came back to me, haha. Thanks for the great pictures and awesome tutorial! For the full tutorial you can go here :) 

This last one requires a couple extra items but isn't it great? It incorporates some chic with the chevron look. I love it. :) {I couldn't figure out who's picture this was originally so if I have not credited you I am so sorry, please let me know and I will fix it!} 

Once I get all my supplies (and find a little bit of time!) I'll show you my finished bracelets! I can't wait to do it! Hope you find some inspiration in these pictures and get out there and make yourself some bracelets! ^_^ 

{It's Family Time}

Welcome to my family! These are my sisters.... 

The two oldest (me and Ellie) are the drama queens of the family. Although I try desperately to overcome this. ;) 

All the kids! As you can see, there's a rather large age gap between us all. Half the time I feel like I'm their mom instead of sister. Haha. Love them to death though. 

We were having a blast trying to get this shot =) 

With mom and dad... It's pretty funny trying to get eight people to jump at the same time! 

My boys. 

Flash mob on the beach - to "Thriller!" 

My turn for a couple pictures :) 

 

Hope you enjoyed meeting my family!

Look who's all grown up!

So, today we found out that our little Miley grew up. {Even though she was engaged on the 31st} She's officially engaged to the Hunger Games star, Liam Hemsworth. In these recent pictures she actually looks like she's ready to get married! She really is pulling off the Marilyn Monroe look-a-like here, and I'm loving it! If you're going to be getting married (at 19 nonetheless) you need to mature up your look a little - and I think she's done it! Lightened the hair, going with classic makeup, and a very classy dress! 

Now take a look at this ring. Wow. Is that not one of the most gorgeous things you've ever seen? I'm floored by it, to be honest. The diamond is a hand cut, 3.5 carat, cushion diamond from the 1800's. (major points in my book) Liam designed the ring himself with jeweler Neil Lane. For being only 22, the boy did a mighty fine job.

They've received a lot of criticism for their young marriage, but hey, they've been together for three years! And who are we to judge?! It's not our life! So I say, Miley and Liam, best of of luck! I wish you only the best :) 

"You're my best friend..."

Hey Guys! So right now I'm on vacation with my family at the beach. Man is it awesome to be together again after not seeing them for so long. It's been a beautiful relaxing trip so far :) 

Yesterday I found out that my best friend from highschool was at the same beach as we were! I hadn't seen her in way too long, so we decided to hit up the beach together. 

I love her to death. She's got the biggest heart, the best smile, and is the best friend anyone could ask for. Oh and not to mention she is THE happiest person I know. :) 

Gotta get my glamour shots in right? ;) 

So there you go! Hope you enjoyed my update from vacation! :) 

ciao bellas! 

Road trip and life's adventures

Oh my word. Life has been SO crazy lately! Since I last wrote I have completed a cross country trip, left behind the land of ever sun, moved into two apartments, and a thousand other things that my brain can't even remember right now. But it's been a blast! Here are a few pictures of our trip, and I PROMISE once life settles down a little I will get back to recipes, fashion, etc. 

Our Sammy Rue is the cutest little puppy ever - in case you didn't come to that conclusion on your own ;) 

2100 miles. Holy Cow. That was the travel time of only one day. Needless to say we were very tired by the end of it. 

Hope you are liking all of the pictures I've been trying to post lately, let me know what you think would make it better or you would like to hear about! :) 

-ciao bella!