Tag: orange

  • The Perfect Summer Pink

    In college, my friend Brooke told me that she always painted her toes red in the fall and pink in the summer. At the time, I remember thinking this was a very chic and elegant idea. And although I do stray from it, I still find myself searching for the perfect pink every summer. Currently,…

  • Avocado & Orange Salad

    It’s that time of year when we’re all a little more aware of what we’re eating. So, I offer you a beautiful winter salad that tastes as wonderful as it is good for you.

  • Orange Scented Sweet Potatoes

    Sweet potatoes and Thanksgiving are synonymous. The marshmallow version can be found at nearly every table, but they’ve never been a favorite of mine. For a long time, that particular casserole was my only association with sweet potatoes. Well, luckily, I’ve come a long way in the food awareness department and have discovered a number…

  • DIY Beauty: Banana Mask

    Today, I whipped up a little banana mask up in my quest for great DIY beauty. Designed for oily skin, I thought it would be perfect for me. I keep ripe bananas frozen in my freezer and used one for this recipe. Please do not do this. Use a fresh one instead. The mask works…

  • DIY: Almond & Orange Scrub

    A year ago, I did a post on DIY Beauty. For a while, I’ve been wanting to try some of the other recipes I found while researching, and finally landed on this almond orange scrub via Pink of Perfection. I had all of the ingredients on hand, so it seemed like a perfect fit. It was a…

  • On 5 Years

    Five years ago, I married the most wonderful man. In honor of our time together, I made chocolate covered strawberries this weekend. They did not turn out…at all. So, I tried again a few days later, because I had a good feeling about this recipe. Sometimes, you just know when something is right.