farewell 529. hello manhattan!

stripes

remodelista, ellesapelle

WinterKate

WinterKate is nicole richie's clothing line that debuted this past spring.

i already own a ring from her house of harlow 1960 jewelry line and i think it won't be too long before i grab one of these sheer printed cardigans.

nicole richie's site

these things take time

blanaid, remodelista, urban outfitter blog, a time to get, le fashion

choc chip pecan cookies (vegan option too!)

these are soooo yum

i made the vegan option for a party a few weeks ago and everyone loved them

2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened (for vegan, use earth balance)
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar in the raw
2 large eggs (for vegan, use EnerG egg replacer)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)

Yield: about 3 dozen

_preheat oven to 300
_in a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
_in a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until just combined.
_add the flour mixture, toasted pecans, and choc chips, then beat on low speed until just blended.
_drop the dough by the rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 mins, or until golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

beach hair

jjjjound, lookbook, 5in & up

neutrals

jjjjound, lookbook, remodelista

new vintage chairs

i'm loving the vintage chairs i bought a few weeks ago.

i found a pair of mid century wire cafe chairs on ebay & picked them up at their actual store in brooklyn. (paid zero for shipping!)

you should definitely check out horseman antiques.

i can't wait to go back & spend more time looking through the store.

it's giant and filled with gems.

i'm also excited that i found these inexpensive mexican yoga blankets.

they look great as seat cushions for the chairs.

get your own here!

loving summer

5 in & up, le fashion, blanaid

hearty egg salad

instead of the usual version loaded with mayo, try this healthier egg salad:

_smash 2 peeled organic hard boiled eggs with a fork. (try to always go for local and free range. i'm lucky to buy from a coworker who has chickens on her farm.)

_mix in 1 tsp of each: mayo and mustard

_add 1 tbsp hummus (i used garlic hummus)

_salt and pepper to taste

_add a dash of paprika

_serve between 2 pcs of organic whole wheat bread

i heart montauk

thank you work trip to the hamptons.

i heart you, surf lodge

and lemlem scarves..

and montauk stormies..

and my LeMinor dress...

and joni's breakfast burritos..

and...

stay tuned for DIY white washed wood inspired by my stay at the surf lodge