Happy Sweet 16, Hannah Girl!

This morning at 6 am, my baby sister turned 16 years old. My how time flies! Happy sweet 16, Hannah Girl! I love you infinity and 'yond!

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Isn't she just the cutest thing? Oh and those sexy legs in the background? Yeah...that is my 10 or 11 year old self. :-)

~A

Ruffles. Betcha' You Can't Buy Just One!

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If you've looked around online or in person at clothing stores, I bet you've noticed this Spring's fashioned trend. Ruffles. I LOVE a good ruffle butt on a baby, but should we, as women, subject ourselves to such frilly, froo froo, girliness? Oh heck to the yes, we should! (If you saw Glee last night, then think of Mercedes when reading the sentence prior to this!) Have you SEEN the ruffles this season? They're so sweet and feminine! Saturday evening, the hubs and I paid a visit to my wonderful Mommy. Mommy works at one of my favorite stores...Old Navy. :-) I went for their $9 sundress sale, but didn't find anything that was long enough that fell under the sale category. (I'm 5'8.5" with long legs and a long torso.) However, I did find ruffle Heaven! I ended up purchasing this little baby to the left, but in a bright lilac color. I can't wait to wear it later this week since it's supposed to be around 76 on Friday!! :-D Thank you, NC weather!


Now...for what you've been waiting for! I give you..RUFFLES!

1. Akiris Punto Ruffle Front Pleated Dress- Saks Fifth Avenue- $995

2. Ruffle Skirt Leggings- Baby Gap- $22.95 $10.99 (for margarita)

3. Women's Ruffled Gauze Top- Old Navy- $22.50

4. Mossimo Women's One Piece Polka-Dot Swimdress- Target- $34.99

Now go on and get your ruffles on!

~A

St. Paddy's Day Goodies

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My sister, Hannah, will be 16 on the 16th of this month. My cousin, Jennifer, will be 13 on the 18th of this month. (Have I ever mentioned I'm the oldest out of 11 grandkids on my dad's side?) St. Patrick's Day falls right smack dab between their birthdays, on the 17th. Since St. Patrick's Day is coming up, and while I am not big into celebrating "minor" holidays (unless they mean a day off work, then I am VERY into celebrating them), I wanted to share a few recipes that are St. Paddy's Day inspired. (Yes, I know I'm spelling Paddy with D's and not T's. Historically speaking, it should be done with D's and not T's.)

Anyway...in case you've never heard of this amazing dessert website, I feel the need to enlighten you. Bakerella is AMAZING! No seriously. Spectacular. I've made a few of the desserts from there and they've just been scrumptious! I will go on record to say I am NOT a fan of cake balls. The name alone kinda makes me cringe, but the taste tends to be too sweet for me overall. However, Bakerella makes some of the CUTEST cupcakes, cakes, and yes, cake balls.

So for your St. Paddy's Day baking pleasure...

Green Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Don't those just look delish? I loooove red velvet cupcakes! As for the frosting, it might be something I give a try, but I probably will stick with good ole fashioned cream cheese frosting. You seriously can't go wrong with anything that has cream cheese!

Shamrock Oreo Truffles

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I'll admit...I won't like these. I don't like mint flavored ANYTHING. I even use cinnamon toothpaste! However, I LOVE Oreo Balls (that's what we call them in my family) and figured that anyone who loves Oreo Balls and Mint Chocolate Chip will LOVE these little babies! If anyone tries this recipe, please let me know! :-)

Happy baking!

~A