The quote above was posed this weekend by writer Monica Bhide at Eat, Write, Retreat. It’s something I’ll continue to think about this week because I think Monica really has a point here. We need to understand our purpose, get behind it, and be our number one cheerleader. If you have a blog, or a business, or a passion, I encourage you to think about this sentiment this week too. Tell me, why are you special? Why are you doing what you’re doing?
{Image thanks to: moniquilla}
My weekend is starting early today. I’ll be spending the next three days volunteering at the food blogging conference Eat, Write, Retreat. I volunteered last year too and it was a fantastic experience. I’m looking forward to learning a few new things and meeting other bloggers, while helping out with all the behind the scenes event coordinating. It should be another successful conference! Stay tuned to my twitter/instagram for scenes from Eat, Write, Retreat!
Also, as promised, a winner was randomly picked for this Stephanie Johnson pouch giveaway:
Congrats Rosa! You should have an email heading your way!
Have a fantastic weekend friends, and I’ll see you on the other side! xo
{Image thanks to: Design Sponge, What Katie Ate}
Taking some inspiration from these beautiful little galley kitchens. They’re a tough space to work with! I’m working on making mine just as sparkly and functional. Note: play up my black and white tile floors, get some statement artwork, display cookbooks, and add a chandelier if you can!
{Image thanks to: Skonahem, Remodelista, the Kitchn, Lonny Magazine}
When I first saw this artwork, I immediately had one thought and one thought only. Pasta. It’s probably because it’s my favorite food. And because I eat it several times a week. But seriously I can’t get it out of my mind when I see this piece.
My pasta routine usually includes sautéing farmer’s market veggies in garlic and olive oil, adding a little cream, tossing in some capellini, and topping with a heap of shaved parmesan. It’s simple, quick, and always delicious. But this piece got me thinking of other kinds of pasta I’m craving to make this summer. Corn in pasta? Yes please!
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Minty fresh + yummy speckles. Oh, I can surely get behind this combination!
Mint & Leopard Sandals // Mint Chocolate Chip Cake
