Scenes From The Weekend

 

{hot date with the hubbs}

It’s great to be able to spend quality time with my husband and family especially since during the week we are all so busy and on different schedules.  Friday Chris and I went on a little movie (we saw The Place Beyond The Pines, Ryan Gosling was the best part of the movie and not just for obvious reasons) and dinner date.  We were pleasantly surprised to find out that our favorite taco place in Jersey City was back in business after being closed down for months due to the extensive damage hurricane Sandy caused.   Carnitas tacos from Taqueria definitely hit the spot.  Also, they now have chips and guacamole, thank you, Baby Jesus!  Sunday after church we went to my mom’s for our traditional family lunch and after that Chris and I wanted to continue to enjoy the rest of the day so we decided to go to Liberty State Park.  We even filmed a little video of our time at the park, which I’ll share with you guys later this week…

 {made these for a birthday party.  Please follow my dessert business on Instagram @duchessdelights}

 {hooray for the best tacos ever!!}

 {spring blooms}

{it was a great weekend}

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{the sky was the prettiest shade of pink during an early morning workout} 

Happy Monday!  I know I can't be the only one who is itching for spring, right!?  I feel like here on the East coast the days have been sunny with the promise of spring, but that damn cold winter air refuses to leave!  I need to be more patient, I do realize this.  Spring will be here before we know it.  In the meantime, check out some of my weekend activities...

 {I am now on Vine and I'm slightly obsessed.  You can check out my first video here}

 {FINALLY got a much needed hair cut!}

 {gotta love Chinatown!}

{Yes, some major damage was done at the Doughnut Plant this weekend}

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So, we leave for Florida tomorrow and I am pretty excited.  Although, I have been avoiding packing like the plague.  Guess I’m not going to sleep tonight :/

We checked out the Clarence Rich show in Philadelphia this past weekend.  Such an amazing artist.  We also put up our Christmas decorations.  I’m officially in the holiday spirit. 

Have a great week!

Pretty Philly

Lady Gaga as painted by Clarence Rich

One of my favorite pieces at the show

Can you tell I'm obsessed with pecocks?

Our little tree!

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{celebrated my BFFs bday with some sushi and delicious Whispering Angel}

Back to life, back to reality. Well at least this is a short work week. Hope you had a nice long weekend. Here's a bit of mine...

{hung out with Christian's family and got to meet the newest member, Cain} 

 {made oatmeal chocolate chip pancakes for yesterday's breakfast}

 {got to spend some time with Jada}

 {went hunting for vintage goodies}

{had to take a pic in front of this house with a flock of flamingos on the lawn}

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{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!}

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{finally got to try Maybelline's BB Cream and I really like it}

I'm happy to say that I survived my first kick boxing class! It was definitely an excellent stress reliever. The fun continues tonight! On another note this weekend consisted of a kitchen nightmare, attending a baby shower, celebrating a 30th bday, watching Shark Week, and the Olympic closing ceremonies. How amazing did the Spice Girls look, btw?? Here are a few of the weekend's highlights...

{flipping over a flan cake before it was fully cooled resulted in the above casualty}

{celebrated a 30th bday with the ultimate man cake - 3 tiers of Heineken and mini bottles all around}

{enjoyed a Sunday lunch Puerto Rican style with the hubbs}

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{bought some beautiful, organic heirloom tomatoes}

 Happy Monday (sarcasm) !!! Just like THAT the weekend has come and gone. Hope you have a great week and Friday gets here ASAP. Here are some snippets of my weekend...

 {enjoyed some crème brulee while out to lunch with my mom, sisters and niece}

 {spent some time on the waterfront with the hubbers - left right before it began to storm}

{began a Kill Bill marathon, but I got too tired to watch Part II - to be continued tonight}

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{a rainy Friday night called for some comforting Puerto Rican style hot chocolate}

I can truly say that waking up this Monday morning was more painful than usual. Staying in my comfy bed would have been ideal, but on a positive note it will be a short work week for me as I'm going to visit my dad in Florida on Wednesday. In the meantime check out some snippets of my weekend...

 {went to the flower district in Chelsea with my sister-in-law for some wedding inspiration}

 {went to the Doughnut Plant and tried their carrot cake donut - INSANE!}

 {spent some time poolside with my Godson and family}

{made a chocoflan for the first time ever and I know I will definitely be making it again very soon}

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{enjoyed some black bean and puerco al pastor tacos at Fonda Nolita}

 Happy Monday! As always the weekend went by in a flash, but we tried to make the most of it. Here are some bits of my weekend...

 {strolled around Soho with my sisters.  I really liked this Top Shop window display}

 {savored some yummy Baked by Melissa cupcakes - Tie Dye is my favorite}

 {bought the cutest blue bear iPhone case - still contemplating a name for him}

{made some fresh mango salsa - The leftovers will top tonight's grilled chicken}

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{gave myself a festive mani similar to this one to celebrate my bday}

I couldn't have asked for a better birthday weekend. I spent it with those closest to me (although a few were missing). I'm hoping this year brings many positive changes and new experiences. Have a great week!

 {my sisters, mom, and I on my bday}

 {one of the awesome birthday gifts I received from my sister Jill - macarons from Ladurée}

 {the hubbs and I before Sunday morning brunch}

 {my niece, the 1950s superstar}

{celebrated my cousin's belated bday brunch at McLoone's Boathouse}