//at home//
While at Ikea this past week, I picked up this water carafe
and simple glasses. I love the cork stopper and the sleek, simplistic look of
the carafe. You can dress it up with a
candle, tray (also both from ikea), and some simple flowers. I love having it out on our kitchen which
makes me feel ready for guests anytime – so y’all come on over!
//food//
I listed Avocado oil as an ingredient in my chicken dish
last week but I didn’t go into detail about how we now use it as a staple in
our cooking. We have been long time
users of EVOO and still do in salads, but unfortunately it looses all of it’s
nutritional value when used in cooking, sometimes in heat as low as
220°. Avocado oil on the other hand, has
a “smoke point” of up to 520°. There is
a ton of research out there on why to make the switch and I encourage you to
look into it! It can sometimes be
difficult to find but I scored this pretty bottle at TJmaxx for only $9.99.
//personal//
Sometimes manicured nails makes you feel put together even
when everything else is a mess. I’ve been using Sally Hanson’s Miracle Gel on
my nails for several months now and it can really be a life saver. It is such a
treat to go get pampered by my neighborhood professional manicurist but my
schedule doesn’t always allow it. When I have a dinner in the middle of the
week, a big event on the upcoming weekend or just want have 30 minutes of some
self care when I get the chance – this polish is what I pull out of the drawer.
It has a super thick brush that helps my shaky hand apply smooth coats and it
actually stays on well with minimal chipping. I highly recommend!
//baby//
Roswelle is officially off the bottle and the transition to
a sippy cup wasn’t all that bad! She has been watching me drink out of the
same water bottle since she was born, so it made sense that she preferred just a
smaller version of mine. I buy these
spill-proof, fun, water bottles at Target.