Snowy Neutrals

This weather is bumming us all out.  It is now blizzarding for the second time this week and to say that I'm over this winter is a huge understatement.  Some people opt for bright spring colors to lift their spirits when it's bone-chilling cold out.  But today I'm wearing some winter neutrals to match the scenery: gray, white, and black.  

 {Loft pants (similar) | Steve Madden shoes (no longer available but loving these booties with the same feel) | J. Crew Tee (on sale!)}

Linking up today with Style Sessions and Trend Spin

To Paris, With Love

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I thought I'd share some of the romance of our trip to Paris back in September.  It really is a city filled with love and lovers alike.  A place for people to fall in love all over again-- with each other and with the city.  I know what you're thinking...

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And you're totally right.  This list is as cliche as they come, but it's because these things are all so totally worth it!  Things become cliche for a reason you know.  Like eating a lobster roll in New England.  Or drinking champagne on New Year's Eve.  So here are the top five most romantic things that we did in Paris that I am recommending to all of you out there. 

1. Visit the Eiffel Tower at night
Holding hands and waiting for that magic moment when the light show begins can't really be explained.  You have to experience it for yourself.

 2. Browse the goods at patisseries and chocolate shops.  
Nothing is more romantic than indulging your sweet tooth with a macaron or truffle!

3.  Eat a late dinner at an outdoor cafe.

4. Splurge on some fancy food.
This french toast from Bistrotters was worth every penny and calorie!

5. Put a lock on the "Love Lock Bridge" and throw away the key.
To see how many other couples have also left their mark on this place is nothing short of magical.
 

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!

(Un)official Cocktail of the Sochi Olympics

The Olympics are always a really cool experience.  I love totally immersing myself in sports that I haven't watched for four years and always find at least one that I didn't know existed.  Speaking of which, I love watching the opening ceremonies and seeing countries that I've never even heard of.  This is not just me right?  I mean, there are whole drinking games devoted to this concept.  It makes this "small" world feel so big and always feeds my need to travel more. 

So what will you be sipping on as you watch the festivities tonight?  Dare I make a recommendation?  How about an icy Moscow Mule?  I don't know what took me so long to try this delicious cocktail, but thank goodness a friend introduced me to it a couple of weeks ago.  It's easy peasy and celebrates Russia's national beverage of choice: vodka.  

 {Copper mug from West Elm}

Moscow Mule Recipe 
*Recipe adapted from Mr. Boston

1 1/2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
Ginger beer (store bought or homemade)
Lime wedges for garnish

Pour vodka and lime juice into a glass or copper Moscow Mule mug.  Fill mug with ice (crushed or cubed) and top with ginger beer until mug just full. Stir. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Happy Opening Ceremonies everyone!

Superbowl Leftovers + Waffles = Dinner Tonight

Have y'all seen this yet?  Serving chili on a cornbread waffle is the bee's knees. It's super easy and the perfect way to use any leftovers from your Superbowl party. 

Have fried chicken this Superbowl Sunday instead of chili?  How about chicken and waffles?  If I haven't mentioned it before, I'm a huge sucker for chicken and waffles.  Try pouring some bourbon maple syrup on top if you're feeling fancy.  I promise you won't regret it.

So stretch the overindulgence that comes with Superbowl weekend just one more day.  That resolution you made wasn't meant for holidays anyway.  The day after the Superbowl is totally a holiday right?  Happy Monday!