Friday, August 31, 2012

Eye Candy of The Week

Happy, happy Friday!!!  Hope you guys have an amazing weekend. 
The lucky winner of our SoBella giveaway is...
Jillian!!  Congrats!   Thank you to everyone who participated!



images via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Summer 2012

{picnicking with Chris *note to self NEVER put jalapeno in sangria}
Although the summer is not officially over the fact that September 1st is on Saturday has me thinking otherwise.  Here are some of my favorite moments of Summer 2012...
 
Don't forget today is your LAST CHANCE to enter our SoBella giveaway!!!
 {rainbow colored manis and ice cream}
 {our mini trip to Long Island}
 {fresh, perfectly ripened peaches}
 {strawberry picking and then making this amazing dessert}

{seeing the Lincoln Memorial up close and personal for the first time}

{experimenting with new popsicle flavors}

{catching the sunrise in Florida}

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches With Salted Caramel


I wanted my last recipe of the summer to be a crowd pleaser and truly celebrate the season. Freshly baked Snickerdoodle cookies sandwiched between French vanilla ice cream. If this yummy treat doesn't scream summer I don't know what does. When serving a little extra salted caramel drizzled on top doesn't hurt. Check out the semi-homemade cookie recipe here and the salted caramel recipe here. When baking the cookies I suggest baking them for about 9 minutes to make sure they stay nice and chewy. Now do you really think I will wait until next summer to whip up another batch of these? ...I didn't think so.

Don't forget to enter our SoBella giveaway for a chance to win this awesome necklace!!

Monday, August 27, 2012

Scenes From The Weekend

{beach bummed it}
This weekend consisted of some R&R at the beach with my family, a home cooked meal by my hubbs, quality time with my niece and nephew among other things. Here are a few snaps of my weekend...

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{Chris made me some delicious tilapia for dinner}

{had Sunday lunch at my Mom's house}
{checked out another Element Tree mural being put up}
{whipped up a batch of homemade salted caramel - Dangerous!}

Friday, August 24, 2012

Eye Candy of The Week

{just perfect}
Happy Friday!! I'm hoping to indulge in some good old fashion summer fun these last few weeks of August. I refuse to do any fall related posts until after Labor Day. Don't get me wrong its my absolute favorite season in regards to fashion, but I really just want to enjoy the little that is left of this summer. That being said I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Don't forget to enter our SoBella giveaway if you haven't already!!

{in love with this vintage beaded top}
{touch of leopard to this military inspired look is my fav}
{red overload and I like it!}
{sequins and snakeskin are the perfect combo}
images via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Thursday, August 23, 2012

SoBella Giveaway

Today we have an awesome giveaway from the jewelry shop, SoBella! Britnie, the owner sells on trend pieces at AMAZING prices.  We have partnered up and are giving away this layered chain necklace.  It is the perfect statement piece for this fall's coming fashions. 
Here’s how to enter:
1. “Like” SoBella on Facebook.
2. “Like” PooLovesBoo on Facebook.
3. Leave a comment on this post along with your email address
Pretty easy right? Entries must be posted by next Thursday, August 30th, and one winner will be chosen at random.
Good luck! Winner drawn next Friday August 31st :)

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Baked and Wired

As much as I enjoyed seeing all the historical sights of DC I must say my favorite part of our little trip was driving into Georgetown. Seeing the colonial style apartments and houses was a little like traveling back in time. There were also an array of restaurants, bakeries, bistros, and shops to choose from, but I knew exactly were I wanted to go - enter Baked and Wired. This super charming cupcake shop/coffeehouse is a must for those craving impeccable coffee and amazingly delicious cupcakes and baked goods. I decided to go with The Flap Jack - a brown butter, maple infused cupcake with maple icing and candied bacon (yes, bacon). Chris decided on a classic coconut cupcake. They were both PERFECT. Generously sized, not too much frosting, not dry, just all around amazing. I could kick myself for not buying some to bring home.  If and when I'm around town again I will definitely be back!






Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Washington, D.C.

Chris and I took a quick little trip to Washington DC on Sunday. He had never been and I had once before when I was about 8 years old. There is definitely a ton to see and do. Despite the rain, we made the most of our mini visit. Here are a few photos, video to come later this week ; )











Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Channeling Colonel Sanders

photos by Christian Santiago
F21 blouse, jeans,earrings, and bracelet, Tobi sunnies, Baker's Shoes c/o
The thin black satin ribbon tie on this shirt instantly reminded me of Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame.  The Colonel definitely had the right idea.  This blouse is the perfect transitional piece for fall.  I can see myself pairing it with a leather skirt or a nice pair of menswear inspired trousers.