{Cotton Candy Inspiration}

Can it get any better than cotton candy at a baseball game? I love, love it! My sister and I had to have some at last nights' game. I feel like such a kid when I eat it, but it is so good. It got me inspired, here are some beautiful,cotton candy like pics...{these look like a peony and rose hybrid, is that possible?}
{flickr}

{cotton candy sky}{flickr}
{this perfume always reminds me of cotton candy, Pink Sugar by Aquolina}
{J Crew}{OPI, coney island cotton candy}


{J crew ruffle tank}

hey, soul sister...

Just wanted to send a little "shout out" to my little sister. I love her so much. There is a seven year age difference between us, but it only seems like a few. Maybe its my immaturity coming out?! I know, she looks older than me, we get it all the time. I would introduce her to peeps when she was in high school and everyone automatically assumed she was a college student. Must be nice, huh? One day I will appreciate my younger look. Anyway, just want to let her know how much she means to me and how proud I am of her. Its so nice to have a built in best friend that can't judge you and accepts all of your weirdness. I love hanging out with Kelly and I am so glad the we get to double date, even if it is just a lame horror movie @ home where the guys feel the need to commentate on every scene. Love you! {Kelly's 20th bday @ Table Mesa}



{through the years..}

If you like Pina Coladas...

This is the perfect smoothie. I made this for the guys while they were hard at work outside on the yard. I saw it in a Paula Deen mag and had to make it. So Good!!



Pineapple coconut smoothie:



2 cups pineapple sherbet

1 banana

1/2 c coconut milk

toasted coconut flakes


{recipe, Paula Deen April issue}

mix all ingredients in a blender, top with coconut and enjoy!

not to brag...

seriously, I am very proud of my gardening skills this year. I feel like I am finally reaping the benefits of all of my fall planting. Gardening is hard! Its complicated and it takes a lot of patience , which I struggle with.

I saw this pitcher at Target on one of my weekly trips and I loved the color. I found it on an end cap the other day (Target has awesome clearance sales on the end of their aisles, I always forget) for $6!

The tulips are more of a tangerine, in the pic they look a little red. Anyway, loving Spring and everything that comes with it, minus the pollen, these allergies are killer!

{gorgeous gwyneth}

I love Gwyneth Paltrow. I love her husband, I love her kids' names, and I love her blog/weekly email. I think she seems like such a cool chick, I mean, she has to be pretty awesome to be married to Chris Martin. I remember her being on a talk show talking about how she was a"skinny fat girl" I feel like I can totally relate. I laughed so hard when she said that because I knew exactly what she was talking about. Lately, her body has been amazing, she has been training with Tracy Anderson ever since Iron Man. I watched her on Oprah not too long ago talking about how she does pilates in a 80 degree room and burns like, twice the amount of calories. If you haven't already heard of GOOP, you need to check it out. She writes weekly emails about shopping, traveling, cooking, etc., its really insightful. I love checking my email and reading what she has to say. She is on the cover of the May issue of Harper's Bazaar, here are some pics.

{looking lovely}{click here to sign up for GOOP}

{May issue of Harper's Bazaar}

Hot Springs Weekend

We had a great weekend in Hot Springs. It is a strange little town, I think we all realized that after a stroll downtown (i.e. "katie" the pink poodle). The races were great, like they always are. I guess we have been spoiled with box seats every other time,but, we ended up with great finish line stadium seats after the first couple races. Chad placed a pretty high bet on the actual derby race and ended up winning a nice little wad of cash. We aren't retiring and heading to Fiji, but, it did pay for our weekend. Anyway, we ate at the infamous Cajun Boiler, where Ashley & I witnessed our husbands eat over 30 lbs of crawfish. Can we say All You Can Eat?!? That was quite a site. We ended the weekend on Sunday with breakfast and a little shopping. It really is nice to get out of town. Even if it is just a little hole in the wall town like Hot Springs.

Carrie & Co.

I am way too tired to upload my weekend pictures. Let's just say it was a heck of a Monday. But as I was watching my favorite show, Tori & Dean, I saw this...

I am way too excited about this.

Mark you calendars for May 27th. My friend Stephanie and I have watched SATC together since it first came on HBO, like 10 years ago. Love it! The fashion alone is enough to watch it.I own almost every season on DVD. The first movie was everything I expected it to be, and I am sure the 2nd won't disappoint. I read that there will be some eighties flashbacks, Sanford and Mario get married, and of course Charlotte is pregnant. I can't wait wait for this movie. I can hear the intro music now...