Rose Infused Greek Yogurt with Dates, Oats, Berries, Walnuts & Fresh Mint

Ingredients:

1 1/5 cups Greek yogurt
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rosewater
2 tbsp oats
2 tbsp crushed walnuts
1 tbsp chopped dates
small handful of berries
sprig of mint

Directions:
Super simple. Mix the Greek yogurt, honey and rosewater together in a small bowl or cup. Add the oats, walnuts, dates and berries {you can add them on top or get fancy and layer them with the yogurt}. Sprinkle with mint.
*I used a big sprig of mint for the sake of a pretty picture, but I would suggest finely chopping it.

Such a fun, flavorful and healthy breakfast...

Wedding Dresses

My best friend Shan is getting married to her dreamy Naval Pilot Justin and she asked me to be her matron of honor! Double stoked! And it gets even better...Dan is going to be one of Justin's groomsmen! It'll be fun to walk down the aisle again with my hub ;) We are so excited to help with the planning and join in the celebration of their big day. They have already picked their dream venue at Twin Oaks. Swoooooon! And we've started the hunt for the perfect wedding dress. I've been reminiscing about my own hunt for the dress and have been pinning some beautiful new styles. Here are a few of my current favorites -- similar to dresses we've been looking for Shanny. Cheers to the wedding season, happy friends and all the fun to come! 

{Links and original sources are listed below each picture}

via Lazaro Style 3004

via Rosa Clara 180 Motril

via Alvina Valenta StyleAV9215

via Robe Keaton by Laure de Sagazan

via Robe Ruiz by Laure de Sagazan

via Rococo Gown -- by Collette Dinnigan. 

via Berta 14-27

via Robe Sand by Laure de Sagazan

via Robe Marivaux Voile Merimee by Laure de Sagazan

via Atelier Yaneida style 4/33

via Berta 14-11

via Berta 14-26

via Tara Keely StyleTK2206

via Rosa Clara 15 UNICOR

via Farah Gown Style 5010B

via Pronovias YANGUAS Style 17/33

via Hayley Paige Style HP6312

via Jim Hjelm Style 8211

via Alvina Valenta Style AV9161

via Watters Escalante Gown Style 7074B

via Watters Devenport Gown Style 8072B

via Sophia Tolli Dress Style No. Y21432 - Leigh

via Hendrik Vermeulen Couture

via Riki Dalal

via Samantha Lace & Silk Chiffon Gown

via Steven Khalil

Pictures Via: 

Lazaro, Rosa Clara, Alvina Valenta, Laure de Sagazan, Laure de Sagazan, Collette Dinnigan, Berta, Laure de Sagazan, Atelier Yaneida via Pronovias, Berta , Berta, Tara Keely, Rosa Clara, Watters, Watters, Sophia Tolli, Hendrik Vermeulen, Riki Dalal, leanimal, where to get it 

Warby Parker X Architecture For Humanity

I received an email from Warby Parker the other day asking if I could contribute a post for their new summer collection. Who me!? Of course I will…I love their glasses and I love what they do – They partner with non-profits like VisionSpring  to ensure that for every pair of glasses sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need.

For those of you who don't know about Warby Parker, they are an awesome internet-based company that sells classically crafted eyewear at a revolutionary price. No more $300 glasses from your Doctor! Yahooo!

And it gets even better…they let you try on 5 glasses at a time {5 days, 5 pairs, 100% free}! They’ll ship you the ones you like so you can try them on at home. You keep your favorite(s) and send back the rest on their dime. Pretty neat, huh?

This summer, Warby Parker is partnering with Architecture for Humanity, a non-profit that improves the livelihood of communities around the world through building safe places to learn, play and live. This Summer Warby Parker salutes Architecture for Humanity’s 15^th Anniversary with two collaboration frames, Fowler and Aslin, inspired by an appreciation for streamlined angles and built-to-last materials.

A portion of each purchase goes to the organization, and as always, for every pair sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need.

Very Cool.

Some Style Inspiration for

Fowler

fowler sunglasses | striped tank | shorts | camel fedora hat | sandals | purse

Some Style Inspiration for

Aslin English Oak

aslin eyeglasses | top  | jeans | sandals | vase | pillow | candle

Aslin Oak Barrel

And here are some other Warby Parker classics that I love

Sunglasses:

Rx Glasses

Here are a few stories of the wonderful projects Architecture for Humanity has done overseas and here in the states. 

If you want to learn more about Architecture for Humanity click here for information on their current projects and ways you can donate your time or money to help people all around the world.

Candied Orange Peels with Clove and Cinnamon

Ingredients

2 oranges

water

½ cup sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. clove

{+extra cinnamon and sugar for rolling}

Directions:

Peel 2 oranges and cut the peels into strips.

Boil the orange peels in water for 15 minutes. Change the water 3 times {to get rid of the bitter taste}.

Pour out the last round of bitter water into the sink.

Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1 cup of water to the orange peels and boil slowly for another 15 minutes. Take out the orange peels and place them on a baking rack with wax paper underneath. The excess glaze will drip onto the wax paper for easy clean up. Once the orange peels are cool enough to handle, roll them in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar and place back on the rack until they have hardened.