Crave: Flash Tattoos

Confession: I'm obsessed with Bachelor in Paradise. It is so delightfully trashy, drama-filled, and the complete definition of a Hot Mess Express. I love it.

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It's also introduced me to Flash Tattoos. These gold metallic temporary tattoos are so far beyond the butterfly and rose temporary tattoos of my childhood it's not even funny. 

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Aren't they amazing?! We'll be beaching it this spring and I think these are going to be a must have. Now I just have to decide which set I want!

xoxo,

Alex

P.S. Happy Labor Day! Enjoy the last days of summer!

Crave: GF Chex.

Confession:  I never used to eat breakfast.  I know, terrible.  But about three years ago, I made it my New Year's resolution to eat breakfast everyday.  Since then, I'm always on the hunt for a good breakfast.  I used to be a peanut butter and raspberry jam toast kinda girl during the week; eggs/french toast/pancakes on the weekend.  Like clockwork.  But about a month and a half ago I switched to a gluten free lifestyle so toast was out, along with french toast and pancakes.

Enter Gluten Free Chex cereal.  I hadn't had cereal since college, and oh my goodness, this stuff is amazing!  My favorites are Chocolate and Honey Nut.  Delicious.  Even if you aren't gluten free, you have to try this cereal.  It's so yummy! 

The ingredients:  fruit - blueberries, strawberries, or bananas,

yummy GF Chex,

and almond milk.

"Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."

--Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass

Crave: Leather & Lace.

Happy Monday!  I am just loving "Leather and Lace" from Stevie Nicks and Don Henley.  Oldie but a goodie.  Enjoy! 

Crave: Minnetonka Moccasins.

I have been craving a pair of Minnetonka Moccasins for a long time now.  Like three years long time.  And last weekend, I finally found the perfect pair for the perfect price.  

Well, turns out, the pair I found were not only kid size, but also the Boy's Moc. But for only $23, how could a girl say no?!

So, these lovelies are now mine:

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I promise they don't look as silly on me as you think.  I'm so excited for fall to wear them everywhere!  Do you own a pair of Minnetonka Moccasins?  

Crave: Food Processor.

Yes, I realize I sound like I'm ninety years old but I am seriously craving a food processor.  Every day it seems I find a wonderful recipe that calls for a food processor.  And word to the wise, a blender does not cut it.  Major Kitchen Fail.  

Anyway, here are a couple I picked out from Target Boutique:  

KitchenAid Contour Silver 7 Cup Food Processor, $99.99 online

Giada Food Processor, $59.99 online

Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor, $52.99 online

Any suggestions?  What have you been craving lately?

Crave: Lavender Fields.

I'm just loving how gorgeous lavender fields are.  Enjoy!

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Crave: Lake Time

My brother sent me this lovely picture he took this weekend in Kansas.  I want to take a running leap off that dock.  I'm craving some lake time.  Memorial Day can't be here soon enough.  The Mighty Birch is calling my name!

Crave: Hold On by Alabama Shakes

I'm loving this song right now.  Enjoy!

Crave: Anthropologie Mini Latte Bowls

This weekend, I met a friend for dinner and drinks at Cooper.  I had some time so I dropped into Anthropologie for a little inspiration shopping.  I just love the colors and ideas that the store exudes - perfect inspiration.  My house is pretty dark right now - or as K says, all brown.  Don't blame a girl for loving neutrals! 

But this year, my goal is to start incorporating color and lightening the place up!  We have big plans for the kitchen, including a touch of my favorite color.  A blue-green shade that I can hardly describe since it gets me giddy inside.  Pantone's 317C is close.  

Anyway, as I'm browsing Anthro, I see the cutest little latte cups.  And I mean little.  Like palm-sized.  At $2.50 a piece, I couldn't resist.  I figure I'll use one in the bedroom and one in the kitchen for my jewelry.  I love them!

Mine are the color of the bottom left two in the picture below.  If I'm not careful, I just might collect a whole set!

What are you craving right now?

Crave: Summer Shandy.

It's Shandy Season.  This billboard went up this week in Minneapolis!  Nothing gets me more excited for summer than shandy season.  Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy is a refreshing lemonade-y beer and perfect for those hot summer nights!

Crave: Anthropologie Capri Blue Candle

I received this candle as a gift from a dear friend when I moved into my house and I fell immediately in love with the scent.  The Anthropologie Capri Blue Jar Candle is the perfect hostess or house-warming gift!

The scent is a lovely mix of tropical and citrus; it just fills the house!  I have received tons of compliments on mine. What are you waiting for?  Go get one for yourself!

Crave: Vera Bradley

During my years in South Carolina, I learned one thing:  Southerners are obsessed with Vera Bradley.  It took me two years, but eventually I caved and picked out a pattern.  Every girl always remembers her first Vera pattern.  Mine was Picadilly Plum.  

I still use the small and large duffel bags all the time.  But my favorite piece was the Large Cosmetic bag.  It holds everything I need.  Unfortunately, after 6 years of use, my Picadilly Plum cosmetic bag needed to be laid to rest.

Enter my new pattern:  Rhythym and Blues.

I just love it!  It's bright and fun and the color just pops.  And who doesn't need a splash of color early in the morning?!

What's your Vera Bradley pattern of choice?