tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18305467826766821072024-03-13T16:33:27.596-04:00Typical Domestic BabeAndy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.comBlogger308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-446938065553776802019-02-21T13:27:00.000-05:002019-02-21T13:27:57.751-05:00Spring Wardrobe Refresh<span style="font-size: large;">I love when spring/summer clothing starts rolling out into stores. Living in a tropical climate, these are the pieces that I wear for the majority of the year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't posted in a while, but I wanted to pop in here and share some spring outfit inspiration. This design board features a mixture of new pieces that I've recently added to my closet, and a few others that I have my eye on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> As I continue to hone in on my personal style, I look for clothing that will compliment my closet as well as the other pieces that I've collected over the years. The goal is to create a timeless wardrobe that I can wear for years to come.</span><br />
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Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-75924942833095958092018-08-27T06:00:00.000-04:002018-08-27T06:00:04.600-04:00Kitchen Design<span style="font-size: large;">The construction of our new home is progressing along nicely at this point. There have been some hiccups along the way; we changed the rear of our house from sliding glass walls to arched french doors to make the home feel more traditional. Unfortunately, this resulted in a 5 month delay due to "structural changes and re-permitting". We got back on track in April and it's <i>finally</i> starting to take shape. We are currently finalizing our cabinet designs and have also recently completed a rough selection of lighting - lighting has been the hardest choices to make thus far! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is a sample of renderings from our cabinet maker, Elite Cabinetry, as well as images that our interior designers curated for our design boards. These images include plumbing, hardware, and appliance selections that we have finalized along with images of particular design elements that we will be incorporating into our own kitchen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that you enjoy this sneak peek of our kitchen design, and that you all have a fantastic upcoming holiday weekend! We're headed to Nevis to celebrate Isla's third birthday. Her birthday, which always falls on Labor Day weekend, is a particularly hard weekend to wrangle down friends & family for toddler festivities, so we decided this year to take her on a close little Caribbean getaway. We can't wait to show her wild monkeys!</span><br />
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Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-21074743166862544342018-08-10T13:19:00.001-04:002018-08-10T13:19:54.817-04:00Snapshots Of Summer<span style="font-size: large;">There is just something about summer. The longer days, endless outdoor activities, family vacations, alfresco dinners, and sun kissed skin are the perfect recipe for a magical season filled with memories that last a lifetime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isla & I spent most of July visiting my family and friends in WA state. Even though I grew up there, I had forgotten how truly glorious the Pacific Northwest is during summer. Crisp and cool mornings, surprisingly pleasant daytime temps (opposite of humid AF Miami!), farmers market produce runs, salty sea air, drives into the mountains (our Florida girl saw snow for the first time!), berry picking, wine on the back patio with my mama, lake days at our cabin, and family time galore was exactly what I needed to bring myself out of this funk that I've been in lately, and get my mind into a much better space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since I'm still on an instagram break, here's a few snapshots of how our July played out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're planning a visit to Seattle, here's a list of toddler friendly activities that we enjoyed:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Woodland Park Zoo</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seattle Great Wheel (ferris wheel)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Denial. Sadness. Anger. Acceptance. Hope. Repeat. These are the emotions that I experience every single month. We've been trying for over 2 years now. Since Isla was 7 months old. <b> <a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2014/11/hope-my-struggles-with-infertility.html" target="_blank">It was such a struggle to conceive her back then</a></b>, that I wanted to start trying right away. It's always been my dream to have wee ones running through my home....that beautiful chaos that comes from a large family. I'm 36 years old, and I know that time is not on my side. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since November, I've taken the medications, administered the shots, more meds, blood draws numerous times a week, ultrasounds, and experienced multiple failed infertility treatments. All that I have to show for it are complications from the medications which wreak havoc on your body; poor health, hormones completely out of whack, a uterine tumor, cervical cysts that won't disappear on their own (ovarian drilling anyone?), and depression. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Infertility is a dark, and lonely place. And just because I've been blessed to have 1 child, doesn't mean that secondary infertility is an easy pill to swallow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I put my instagram account on hold last month after my surgery to remove the tumor. I couldn't handle the pretty images of smiling babies, and pregnancy announcements any longer. The pregnancy announcements are devastating. Not because I'm not happy for them, but because I'm sad for myself. I almost pulled Isla out of our favorite mommy and me class because 5 of the mothers are expecting. It's like putting a starving person in a room full of food and telling them they can't eat. I withdrew her from starting preschool next school year so that I can keep her at home and enjoy her for one more year. Thoughts of "this may be the only child I have" are daily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think of all the privileges that I have in life, but for me, not being able to get pregnant and have another child really, really hurts. It's cruel, and unfair, and I don't wish these feelings on anyone. I pray that once I resume treatments again in September (the projected time frame when I should be healthy enough to start again), that this IVF round will be successful and that I will be able to experience that stirring of life inside of me, and ultimately give my daughter a brother or sister.</span><br />
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<br />Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-25668118445383780962018-03-13T05:00:00.000-04:002018-03-13T05:00:21.384-04:00Packing List For Upcoming Travel<span style="font-size: large;">The best decision I ever made was to stop following fashion "trends" a couple years ago and to start building up my wardrobe with pieces that I truly love and make me feel good. I started paying attention to certain details or elements that I'm consistently drawn to (for me it's neutrals) and began investing in quality pieces to build up a really good capsule wardrobe. Now whenever I want to pick up some new clothing for upcoming travel, I know that my purchases can be easily integrated into my wardrobe to create an easy, classic, and feminine look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below are some pieces that I recently picked up for our upcoming vacation - we're headed back to Italy! I plan to wear these with lots of neutrals; <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/czjdai2mk6" target="_blank">white jeans</a></b>, my <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/czjc342mk6" target="_blank">easy Chloe flats</a></b>, <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/czjc652mk6" target="_blank">white Superga sneakers</a></b>, slightly distressed denim, <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/czjdcv2mk6" target="_blank">soft gray sweaters</a></b>, camel colors, etc. Just give me a glass of vino, and I'm all set. Ciao! xx</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Eastern Tennessee, the sprawling 4,000 acre property is about as "all American" as it gets. The estate does an astounding job at blending the whole working farmstead experience with elegance and luxury. The "farm charm" (as I dubbed it) is everywhere to be found; white rocking chairs are thoughtfully placed around the property to take in the views, fire pits are lit nightly to roast s'mores, a picturesque boathouse sits on a serene pond looking straight out of a Nicholas Sparks movie, sheep and horses graze lazily in pastures....you get the picture. It's laid back and totally refined at the same time all while oozing Southern hospitality in the most perfect way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being completely surrounded by nature in this rural setting, combined with the crisp, fresh air was exactly what I wanted out of this trip, and below is a selection of photos that I took while we were on property.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ We had a pretty set routine while we were at BB Farm. During the morning hours we would explore the property with Isla by golf cart, we fed the pigs apples, would visit the barn animals, tromp around the forest surrounding the creek, look for kitty cats in the garden, etc. After Isla's nap, we would drop her off at the kids camp for 3-4 hours (the kids camp was closed for the season so we paid for private sessions) and they tailored some really amazing adventures for her. She still talks about how much fun she had with Ms. Polly and Ms. Miranda! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ This is what we did while Isla was in the kids camp 🙌 Adam and I have done wine tastings all over the world and this was by far the most phenomenal wine + cheese pairing I have ever taken part of! This was just the group wine tasting they do weekly, but we were the only guests participating so we had the sommelier all to ourselves. A fun note about Blackberry Farm's wine collection: they house the second largest wine collection in North America with over 160,000 bottles of wine!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ I posted this photo of this cute market bag (which I quickly purchased!) on my instastories and had so many of you ask where you can buy it. It's actually for purchase on the BB Farm online shop (<b><a href="http://www.blackberryfarmshop.com/blackberry-farm-smile-southern-tote.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>). I get compliments on it all the time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ One of the highlights of the trip was visiting the Lagotto Romagnolo kennel. They are Italian truffle hunting dogs that the farm breeds and trains. They have the absolute sweetest temperament, are hypoallergenic, insanely smart, and have a 3 year waiting list for a puppy. We immediately added our name to the list :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carriage ride around the property - so fun to learn the history of the property and bundle up under blankets in the antique carriage. Isla was bored, however, and threw her baby doll off the carriage and it got ran over oops!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also want to mention our sweet travel agent, Orit, who has booked all of our travel this past year. She is absolutely flawless at what she does and her attention to detail continuously amazes me every time we travel. I think this area is really where she shines compared to most other travel agents that I have worked with in the past who is only concerned with booking you and moving on to the next client. If anyone is looking for a new travel agent, I would be happy to provide her email address (I have asked her if this was okay, and she has allowed me to give her info out). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back in December, we retained a new interior designer, <b><a href="http://briahammelinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Bria Hammel Interiors</a>. </b>I have followed her on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/briahammelinteriors/" target="_blank">instagram</a></b> for quite some time (view her feed <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/briahammelinteriors/" target="_blank">here</a></b> for some dreamy inspiration), and when we decided to part ways with our previous designer, I had her and a few other firms in mind. We flew up to Minneapolis towards the end of December to meet with her in person and that sealed the deal. She does projects all over the US, flying down every few months to dedicate 3-4 days solely on our home. It has been such a pleasant process to far, and I'm blown away by the creativity of her + the Bria Hammel team. I only wish we would have had her on board from the beginning!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I shared a few photos on instagram that have served as major home inspiration for our interiors and I wanted to share them with you on here as well. I had so many people reach out to me and ask if these are on my Pinterest boards as well, and the answer to that is no. I have found that following designers on instagram is a much better source of inspiration vs scouring the depths of Pinterest for images. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I stated in <b><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2017/06/new-home-inspiration.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, </b>my style is very classic. I'm drawn to dark hardwood floors, white millwork, marble, polished nickel, built ins, and lots attention to details. I also like clean lines, and not a lot of clutter. We want to build a more traditional style home, but with an updated present day feel (if that makes sense). I want the overall aesthetics of our new home to look effortless, peaceful, and approachable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is a sampling of photos that I find inspirational, and hope to be able to bring certain elements of each photo into our new home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ina is my spirit animal. I'm being 100% honest when I say that I want to be her! Her latest cookbook, Cooking For Jeffrey is so great. I forced Adam to go with me to hear her speak at her book signing last year when she was in my area :) Healthy in a Hurry is also a great source of inspiration for quick weeknight meals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel like The Skinnytaste is such a no brainer, but whenever I bring it up in conversation to people, they most often have never heard of it! There's so many wonderful low calorie + low fat recipes in here that actually taste unbelievable. This cookbook is far superior to her newer cookbook in my opinion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My brother gifted this to me over 10 years ago, and it has been one of my most beloved cookbooks to date! This is <i>the bible</i> for anything baking related. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't leave out cookbooks for the littles. I don't really source many recipes from these books any longer since Isla is out of the learning to eat stage, however when she was younger these cookbooks had so many great ideas for flavor combinations, and different ways to introduce spices in a really tasty + healthy way! I'll be holding onto these for when we have another baby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pasta Night is a Williams-Sonoma cookbook series, and contains some really great recipes for quick pasta meals. The Elements Of Pizza has some wonderful (harder to make) pizzas for more experienced home chefs and the basic dough recipe is fantastic!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly, this is the newest cookbook that I've added to my collection (I just bought it last week). Tuscan cuisine is my absolute favorite, and I'm really excited to try this out as it has amazing reviews!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And in case you were ever wondering what cookbooks Queen Ina loves, here's a list of what she recommends. I took this screenshot off of her blog years ago and recently found it in a file on my computer. Annnnndddd now I'm off to purchase all of them 😉</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwt9ak2mk6" target="_blank">Korres Rose Brightening Oil </a></b> - I love this oil! I normally apply it at night, unless my face feels extra dry in which case I'll use it during the day before applying my moisturizer. It's also great for when you're traveling and your skin is feeling a little parched - instant glowing, luminous skin. The little rose petals that float in the bottle are an added luxurious touch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwt9eh2mk6" target="_blank">Korres Rose Night Cream</a></b> - I loved the brightening oil so much that I gave the "sleeping facial" a try. It's equally as great as the oil. Read all the positive reviews on it <b><a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/wild-rose-vitamin-c-advanced-brightening-sleeping-facial-P306883?skuId=1411925&icid2=products%20grid:p306883" target="_blank">here.</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwt9i92mk6" target="_blank"><b>Kiehl's Calendula Face Wash</b> </a>- I first tried a sample of this when we were on vacation in Mexico last year. Upon returning, I instantly purchased the full size version and haven't looked back. I'm typically pretty picky with my face washes. I like a good cleanser to be foaming, non drying but still able to remove waterproof mascara, and not sting my eyes. This one checks all the boxes and is the hands down the best cleanser on the market. I own the mega 17oz bottle and it has lasted forever! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Living Proof</b> <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwv3g82mk6" target="_blank">Shampoo</a></b>, <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwv3hu2mk6" target="_blank">Conditioner</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwv3in2mk6" target="_blank">Dry Shampoo</a></b> - I've been using this hair care line since last summer and it's so good! I've noticed a dramatic difference in the appearance of my hair since I started using it. I've tried sooooo many professional products on the market, and this is the best in my opinion. The dry shampoo from the line is basically a mama's bff!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Travel sets of eye shadow</b> - I used to weigh down my travel sized cosmetics bags with multiple small eye shadow palettes, or I would pack full size versions that simply took up too much room. At some point last year I discovered the two best travel sized palettes. <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwwgp92mk6" target="_blank">This one by Smashbox</a> </b>features 8 universally flattering matte shades, and <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwwgsh2mk6" target="_blank">this one from Urban Decay</a></b> is equally as great. They're both matte palettes only (no shimmer), but are so great for basics and they take up zero room in your makeup bag since they're so compact.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss</b> - <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cw3qbm2mk6" target="_blank">This extremely flattering shade (in tawny pink)</a></b> is the prettiest nude pink lip gloss. I find myself consistently reaching for this over all my other lip glosses as I'm walking out the door, and I constantly get asked what I'm wearing when I have it on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup flour</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*** I buy the maple flavoring from Whole Foods, next to the vanilla extracts. Isla loves this as it makes her playdough smell like syrup! You can also pick up the exact version I use <b><a href="https://www.vitacost.com/frontier-co-op-maple-flavor-non-alcoholic?csrc=GPF-PA-Food%20%26%20Beverages-089836230812&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=089836230812&csrc=GPF-PA&mtp=srEYR84pO-dc%7Cpcrid%7C97670541013%7Cproduct%7C089836230812&gclid=CjwKCAiA15vTBRAHEiwA7Snfc-Ham0IXcr-oWLTZzfvMKETh9DTsbBx3oYi_skF0k-apnxQKzUw12hoCnI4QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">here</a></b>. Alternatively, you could also use 1 tsp. of pumpkin pie extract, or experiment with essential oils like lavender or peppermint. ***</span><br />
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<br />Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-86093489648781493672018-01-22T05:00:00.000-05:002018-01-22T05:01:04.338-05:00Signs Of Spring<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Spring embodies the return of cheerful color and light. With just a couple months to go until the official start of the new season, I'm working on freshening up Isla's wardrobe with bright and breezy pieces that celebrate the exuberance of spring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Numbers 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 are already on their way to our home 😏 Dressing little girls is so much fun! Have a great week! xx
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Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-79137122854422305352018-01-18T09:15:00.001-05:002018-01-18T09:22:28.268-05:002017 Tuscany Vacation Diary<span style="font-size: large;">Back in October/November, we spent 10 days in the Val d'Orcia region of Tuscany. If you've been reading here for a while, you know that this region holds such a special in my heart (view previous Toscana posts <b><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2016/10/tuscany-vacation-diary_13.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2015/01/vacation-diary-part-two-tuscany.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2013/04/were-back-from-italy-part-uno.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2013/04/were-back-from-italy-part-due.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>, and our <b><a href="https://www.brides.com/story/tuscany-wedding-ideas-jose-villa" target="_blank">wedding here</a></b>). While in 2016 we chose to travel sans baby, this year I really went back and forth about bringing Isla with us versus leaving her at home. I really wanted solo adult time with my husband, but I also wanted to share the beauty of Italy with my daughter. Ultimately, we ended up bringing Isla + her nanny along for the trip, and it ended up being the best of both worlds! I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I'm a much better wife and a better mother because I have help. By bringing our nanny along with us to help with Isla, my husband and I were able to sneak out for dinner dates and wine tastings, yet we were also able to experience everything we love about Italy through the eyes of a two year old....it was absolutely perfect and we made so many amazing memories as a family that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We split our time between 7 days in Tuscany, and 3 days in Rome because we had direct flights from Miami to Rome. I plan on dedicating a whole post in the future about my experience flying 12 hours with a toddler and what I did to prep for that so stay tuned! In contrast, I wish I would have dedicated those few extra days to staying in Tuscany. Rome was too busy, too crowded, and too overwhelming for Isla. Try forcing a 2 year old to visit a museum....<i>yea, never happening</i>. Don't get me wrong, Adam and I love Rome. It's one of our favorite cities and we've been several times, however being out in the beautiful countryside, surrounded by animals and nature was a much better set up for Isla.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We made the decision to return to <b><a href="https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/castiglion-del-bosco" target="_blank">Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco</a></b> this year because we are extremely familiar with the area since we've traveled in this region so many times in the past, and because you simply receive a different level of service at Rosewood properties that is difficult to find elsewhere. You really feel like family when you stay with them. Rosewood also has a fantastic kids club, and we really try to base our hotel choices around properties that offer a kids club (Four Seasons resorts also have great kids clubs!). Every day after her nap, Isla and her nanny would head down to the kids club for a few hours until dinner, and she would literally be in tears on her way back home for dinner - she had so much fun she didn't want to leave!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I realize that I'm extremely delayed in sharing these photos, but it's always better late than never and I just love how this space has evolved into a great photo diary of our travels. Make sure that you scroll all the way to the bottom of this post as I'm also including a fabulous video that we shot with <b><a href="http://www.origamivideography.it/en/home/" target="_blank">Origami Videography</a></b> (who also filmed our wedding video). I just received the video a couple weeks ago, and instantly fell in love with it. I'm a big fan of taking family photos with a photographer while we holiday, but this video turned out better than I ever could have imagined. It was the absolute perfect way to document some of our favorite days in Italy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ Showing Isla our olive tree that we purchased after our wedding in 2013. She was seriously jet lagged in this photo, and was an absolute terror beforehand as we attempted to visit with friends and do a wine tasting, but at least we got a cute photo! I'm wearing: Veronica Beard turtleneck {on sale <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwruq52mk6" target="_blank">here</a></b>} // Joie skirt - old // On Isla: Our favorite Ugg boots! We also have them in black patent {get them <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwtxzj2mk6" target="_blank">on sale here</a></b>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ There's a bit of interesting history about the villa we rented. It's nearly 1,000 years old, and was originally a small village police station! They did such a gorgeous job at renovating the home, updating it in a classic way that only Italians can do while still being respectful of it's original structure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ Little Miss eating gelato in Pienza. Her cute handmade shoes can be found <b><a href="https://www.childrensalon.com/manuela-de-juan-girls-dark-burgundy-leather-robine-pumps-50439.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ "Rosso all day" :) Rosso di Montalcino is one of my favorite wines. I also love a good Brunello, but Rosso's are just a little lighter, easy drinking and not so full bodied.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ Cheese tasting at <b><a href="https://podereilcasale.com/en/" target="_blank">Podere il Casale</a></b>. We did a farm tour (as featured in our family video), and finished the afternoon with a tasting of various cheeses that they make right there on the farm. Highly recommend this spot if you're planning a trip to the Pienza area!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ Since Isla would go to the kids club daily from 3-6:30ish, Adam & I would sit out on the terrace every evening, glass of vino in hand, and watch the most spectacular sunsets. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ I always feel my best when I'm wearing "fall style" clothing. It just seems so much easier to feel classy and put together in sweaters, leggings, boots, cashmere...all those fall staples. Wearing: J.Crew sweater {sold out} // BCBG leggings {a staple in my closet, get them <b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cws84i2mk6" target="_blank">here</a></b>} // Rag & Bone fedora {<b><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cws85k2mk6" target="_blank">found here</a></b>}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ Displaying the pumpkin she painted in the kids club on our front step! We were there during the week of Halloween, and even though the holiday isn't celebrated in Italy, they tailored the activity to her and incorporated a Halloween party into the afternoon. We felt pretty special :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Showing off the small rosemary bush she planted in the garden (another kids club activity). They seriously had the cutest activities arranged for her!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After our week in Tuscany, we drove back to Rome and stayed there for two nights. We always stay at <b><a href="https://www.lungarnocollection.com/portrait-roma" target="_blank">Portrait Roma</a></b> as the hotel is super luxe + we love the location (a block away from the Spanish Steps), the neighborhood restaurants, and the shopping).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Making a wish with coins at the Trevi Fountain. I wished for another baby, Adam wished for Isla to sleep through the night (she slept pretty terrible this whole trip), and Isla wished for pasta haha! Girls got the right idea ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ And here is our family video! As I said earlier, we normally opt for family photos at least once a year (usually in South Carolina) during our travels as a family, however this time I really wanted to document Isla's age in a more intimate way. We met with <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/origami_video/" target="_blank">Gianpiero & Stefania</a></b> and shot this video over the course of 2 days in Montalcino, and in Pienza. I couldn't have asked for a better video; it perfectly captures the innocence, playfulness, and curious nature of a two year old, and it will be something that we'll be able to watch and relive those beautiful memories for years to come!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really hoped you enjoyed this photo overload of our vacation in Tuscany! Please let me know if you have any questions about the area as I have a vacation guide to this specific region that I can send your way. Thanks so much for your readership and following along on our travels! xx</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't have any new recipes to share with you all, but in case you're looking for a little last minute inspiration, I thought I'd showcase some of my previous Thanksgiving related recipes that I've featured on Typical Domestic Babe in the years past.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Get the recipe {<a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2014/11/triple-layer-pumpkin-cheesecake.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have made this cheesecake every Thanksgiving for well over a decade. Instead of traditional pumpkin pie, I serve up this rich, decadent triple layer pumpkin cheesecake. It blows traditional pumpkin pie out of the water and all of your guests will be coming back for a second serving as well as asking for the recipe! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Get the recipe {<b><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2014/11/the-most-delicious-homemade-cranberry.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turkey + cranberry sauce just completely compliment one another, and making your own cranberry sauce from scratch is so, so easy. Once your try my tangy, sweet cranberry sauce with just a hint of citrus, you'll never touch it's canned counterpart again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Get the recipe {<b><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2013/12/cheddar-cheese-chive-potato-latkes.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And in case you're wondering what to do with all of those left over mashed potatoes you'll inevitably end up with, you can always whip up a batch of my cheddar cheese + chive potato latkes for breakfast the following morning. You'll be thanking me later ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to peruse any of my other previous recipes, you can find them all linked <u style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/search/label/Recipes" target="_blank">here</a>.</u> Past years Thanksgiving tablescapes can be found <b><u><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2014/11/set-table-glass-gold.html" target="_blank">here</a></u></b> and <b><u><a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2013/11/set-table-rustic-metallics.html" target="_blank">here</a></u></b>.....2014's table setting was my absolute favorite!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As always, thank you so much for reading. Happy Thanksgiving! xx</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the beginning, I've always envisioned a very classic home featuring dark hardwood floors, beautiful white millwork, and black steel framed windows. My husbands style is more contemporary, so this has definitely been a challenge for our interior designer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One conversation that took place between our builders and myself really stands out in my mind. Our builders were remarking on current design trends {cough, cough, big white boxes} and I told them how I wasn't interested in current trends, nor did I care what others are doing in home design. Classic never "goes out of style", and what I would love is for a potential new homeowner to walk into our home 30 years from now and say, "this is an amazing home with so much character, and warmth. It may need to be updated, but it has great bones." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This thought process really helped guide us through the design phase which ended up being fairly lengthy </span><span style="font-size: large;">due to the mass of changes we made along the way. I'm actually glad that we took our time, because we were able to tweak our plans, and add so many minor details that will make a huge difference in the flow of our home. We're now waiting for our plans to be given the final stamp of approval from the city and are expecting to break ground in the next month or so!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is a sample of "inspiration" photos that I've saved and shared with our interior designer over the course of the last year and a half.</span><br />
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Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-59633614478159870202016-10-24T12:58:00.000-04:002016-10-24T12:58:01.161-04:00Celebrate The Season<span style="font-size: large;">Decorating for the fall season is my absolute favorite. Pumpkins and gourds always stay out until Thanksgiving, and fall scented candles burn well into December in our household. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year, I'm sort of starting from scratch with the fall decor. Back in June, when we were moving into our new condo, my husband "accidentally" threw away a huge plastic bin that contained the majority of my fall decor. Yeah.....insert major eye rolling emoji there. Lucky for him {or perhaps, unlucky for him!}, I'm pretty darn good at online shopping, and have been scouring the depths of the net in search of what our new place needs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The coziest cable throw blanket {under $100<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b37k652mk6" target="_blank"> here</a></b>} <b>//</b> I have a standing tradition of buying olive leaf wreaths during the holidays, and have my eye on this dried olive + eucalyptus beauty {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b37mgv2mk6" target="_blank">reasonably priced here</a></b>}<b> //</b> I recently bought my first "crackle sound" candle, and I love the soothing sound that it produces - it's like a wood burning fire! {the scent that I bought is amazing for fall, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b37mt92mk6" target="_blank">get it here</a></b>}<b> // </b> Marble + copper is a huge trend that I'm seeing everywhere for Thanksgiving, and this stunning wine chiller needs to make its way into my kitchen asap {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b37m4v2mk6" target="_blank">available here</a></b>} <b>//</b> How perfect are these "thankful" stemless wine glasses? Even though they are back ordered, I just placed an order for a set of 8 of as they should arrive in early November {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b37nqe2mk6" target="_blank">on sale! here</a></b>} <b>//</b> Want a collection of fresh miniature pumpkins & gourds to arrive at your door in an adorable wooden crate? Such a cute and easy way to add small touches to your mantel or tabletop display! {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b37n5r2mk6" target="_blank">available in 3 color coordinating colors hues here</a></b>} <b>//</b> Brass accents are another easy way to add in elements of the fall season. These brass lanterns would be gorgeous when paired with a rich berry colored pillar candle {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b37prn2mk6" target="_blank">found here</a></b>} <b>//</b> I prefer the quality of Staub cocottes over Le Creuset, and this pumpkin cocotte is absolutely gorgeous in person. I bought it 2 years ago, and I look forward to pulling it out every year. Definitely an investment piece that you'll own for years to come {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b37uhr2mk6" target="_blank">now available in 3 colors! here</a></b>}</span><br />
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<br />Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-82433380386121065462016-10-20T11:18:00.001-04:002016-10-20T11:18:04.865-04:00Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes<span style="font-size: large;">These delicious pancakes have quickly become a favorite weekend breakfast staple in our house. They're fluffy, delicious, and contain the perfect balance of sweet and spicy warmth. And lets be completely honest. Who isn't obsessed with pumpkin spice everything this time of year? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They also freeze really well so any leftovers can easily be reheated for a quick weekday breakfast. Just separate them by sheets of parchment paper, and place in a large ziploc bag prior to freezing. When you're ready to use, pop them in the toaster to de-thaw, and enjoy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup whole milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup all purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup whole wheat flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. sugar {or sugar substitute}</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp. baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. all spice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup pumpkin purée {not pumpkin pie mix}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large bowl, whisk the milk with the coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Pour in both of the flours, the sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, all spice, and salt. Stir to combine. Next, stir in the pumpkin, making sure the pancake mixture is well combined with minimal lumps.</span><br />
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Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-52187886690571209872016-10-14T09:07:00.000-04:002016-10-19T19:04:00.054-04:00Butternut Squash Risotto {Baby Friendly!}<span style="font-size: large;">Hi, friends! I posted a short version of this recipe last night on snap chat {<b>username: andy-adler</b>}, and there was a lot of interest to post a full version so I thought that I would share it. This is actually a recipe that I posted on here almost 2 years ago. I dug it out of the archives, and have made some minor tweaks to it over the past couple of years, but the cooking process is exactly the same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This recipe is also extremely baby friendly. Isla absolutely loves risotto. She loves the creamy consistency of risotto, so I make a big pot of it about once a week for her, and always grate up {read: <i>sneak in</i>!} seasonal veggies into the mixture. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once the weather starts to cool down, and <span style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;">butternut squash becomes readily available, I LOVE to play around with different ways to prepare the sweet tasting squash. One of my favorite ways is to roast it in the oven, and add it into risotto. Risotto is one of my staple recipes that I've really mastered </span><span style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;">and the addition of the sweet & nutty flavored butternut squash combined with the creamy risotto really embodies cold weather comfort food.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: large;">Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place squash in a medium bowl, drizzle with olive oil {enough to thoroughly coat it}, and heavily season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder. Toss to coat. Spread out squash on a baking sheet and bake for around 15-20 minutes, turning twice throughout the duration of cooking. You want the squash to be soft, and lightly browned up for extra flavor. Remove from oven and set aside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;">Constantly stir the rice until nearly all the liquid has been absorbed and when the pan starts looking & feeling dry again, add in another 1/2 cup of broth. Continue this stirring/adding broth process until you have transferred all 32 ounces of the broth to the rice pan, and the rice is "al dente", around 30 minutes total cooking. </span><br style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;" /><br style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;" /><span style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;">Next, add in the last half of your cooked butternut squash into the rice mixture. Don't mash this batch of squash down {you'll want larger chunks to stay intact for texture}. Stir well to incorporate.</span><br style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;" /><br style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;" /><span style="color: #bfb7a2; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;">Add in cheese, if desired, and divide evenly among plates. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This first year with Isla was a major shock to my system. I think before you have children, you have an idea in your mind of how hard it is going to be, but it's truly something you can't anticipate or prepare for because you just don't know until you know. Even though I do have a part-time nanny, I am still extremely hands on in her daily schedule, and making the decision to take a holiday with my husband, removed from 24/7 "mommy mode" was like a breath of fresh air for my marriage. Whether or not people like to talk about it, having children can add stress in the most rock solid of marriages. Spending quality time with my husband was a sort of "reset" button where we were able to reconnect, and I was free of feeling like I was spreading myself too thin, or somehow neglecting my baby because I knew she was at home and well taken care of. Sure, we missed her like crazy, and checked in/face timed about 3 times a day, but I am so happy that our first time away was such a positive experience because it's something we definitely plan on doing once or twice a year from here on out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">We made the decision to spend 1 week in the Val d'Orcia region of Tuscany. If you remember from any of my previous posts on traveling throughout Italy, you'll know that this is my absolute favorite place on earth. Adam & I were married in this region of Tuscany {<b><a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/09/tuscany-wedding-ideas-jose-villa.html" target="_blank">you can see photos from our wedding here</a></b>}, and it has made such an imprint on my soul, so I was absolutely thrilled that we were returning to this special location.</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">^^ The property grounds consist of over 5,000 acres and was once a small village dating back to the 13th century. The hotel did an amazing job at converting old horse stables into suites, and even the old jail was converted into a villa!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">^^ The weather couldn't have been more perfect while we were there. We've had an extremely hot summer in Miami, so this was a nice reprieve from the heat + humidity. // Wearing: Soft Joie vest {<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b3dh9z2mk6" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>}, Vince wool tee {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b2rw5w2mk6" target="_blank">here</a></b>}, Zara denim {<b><a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/jeans/view-all/high-waist-skinny-trousers-c733918p3649146.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>}, and Jeffrey Campbell tasseled mules {<b><a href="http://www.footnotesonline.com/Jeffrey-Campbell/Jeffrey-Campbell---Apfel---Tassel-Mule/JeffreyCampbell_ApfelTSL/10-1190/Product?color=Taupe" target="_blank">highly suggest! here</a></b>}. These loafers/mules were SO comfortable, and many people asked me if they were Ferragamo or Tod's as they look much more expensive than they are!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">^^ We took a private tour of La Foce, which I highly suggest if you plan to visit the area. They have really weird hours so definitely plan ahead. I've wanted to tour this property for close to 4 years, and was elated that we finally had the chance to do so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">^^ Can my next house have an annex exactly like this designed for storing lemon trees during the winter months?? Literal #HomeGoals :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">^^ I had a glass of wine in my hand basically the entire vacation. // Wearing: Cinq à Sept silk top {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b2ryt92mk6" target="_blank">here</a></b>}, Paige denim {old} and Aquazzura Christy flats {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b2ry2w2mk6" target="_blank">on sale here</a></b>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">^^ Out to dinner wearing: J.Crew cashmere tee {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b2rzve2mk6" target="_blank">30% off here</a></b>}, DVF skirt {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b2rz2i2mk6" target="_blank">found here</a></b>}, Isabel Marant booties {old}.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">^^ One of the highlights of our trip was the opportunity to participate in the fall harvesting of the grapes in one of the hotels vineyards. Picking grapes in Tuscany was an absolute dream, and now I'm able to officially check that item off my bucket list!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sorry for the picture overload here, but I do hope that you enjoyed them! I had a really difficult time trying to narrow my selection down. Quite a few of you who follow me on Snapchat messaged me about your own upcoming trips to Italy, and for anyone who intends to visit this area of Tuscany, I have a travel guide to the area that I would be happy to email you. It provides recommended wineries, restaurants, local farms, and attractions to visit. Just leave a comment below with your email address if you're interested :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This past year has gone by in the blink of an eye, and I'm really happy that I made the decision to take time off from here, as well as slow down with social media posts. I wanted to truly focus on quality time with Isla during her first year, with no pressure on myself to blog, post, photograph, etc. But, with that being said, I'm starting to miss this space! I miss the creative side; my recipes, staging & photographing, and also the friendships that I've built with you all. While I've said in my last few posts {the last of which was 9 months ago} that I plan on posting more content soon, I truly mean that now. I'm ready to start blogging again....and I'll start with these photos below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Planning the party for Isla was very last minute. Originally, I thought that I just wanted to set up a cake smash session with a photographer, and then do a little bbq with family for her birthday, but with about 3 weeks left until the actual date, I completely changed courses and decided to do a small celebration with friends + family at our condo (we live in a condo now! I really need to do a life update soon...).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this poster on Etsy in a standard A1 photo size {<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b2jwyi2mk6" target="_blank"><b>link to</b> <b>seller here</b></a>}, and took it to Walgreens to have it printed out. After printing, I brought it to a local frame shop and had it professionally framed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted the decor of the party to be soft, and girly. I scoured the internet in search of "non cheesy" party supply stores, and found <a href="http://shopsweetlulu.com/" target="_blank"><b>Shop Sweet Lulu</b></a>, and <a href="http://www.paperboyparty.com/" target="_blank"><b>Paper Boy Party</b></a> to have the cutest party decor. I bought most of the supplies needed from both of those websites. I purchased <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b2jxzh2mk6" target="_blank">this tiered stand</a></b> for the cupcakes, <b><a href="http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-1617166/Mosser+Milkglass+Cake+Stand" target="_blank">this white flint glass stand</a></b> for her 3 tiered cake {which was mostly fake tiers since we only had about 25 people in attendance}, and the milk glass stand for her smash cake was a major score from Homegoods! Her birthday crown and the small glittery party hats for the little guests were from Easy {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b2jx7v2mk6" target="_blank">seller linked here</a></b>}. The lace table cloth was actually the canopy from our huppah that we used during our wedding! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the luxuries that we have indulged in this past year is hiring a private chef to come to our house on occasion and cook "date night" dinners for Adam & myself. Since Isla came along, we don't go out to dinner nearly as much as we would like, so this is our way of having a nice date night in the comfort of our own home. For Isla's birthday, we had him prepare finger foods & easy appetizers. If any of my South Florida girls want his info, I would be happy to share as I highly recommend him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With all the excitement of setting up her party, Isla completely skipped her afternoon nap and was a hot, cranky mess by the time guests started arriving. It was quite difficult to get a photo of her smiling....until we introduced her to cake ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She absolutely loved her cake. I had given her small bites of sweet treats here and there, but this was the first time she had ever indulged in a large amount of sugar. Needless to say, she was on a bit of a sugar high for the next couple of hours!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Both of my brothers, and my mother flew in from the West Coast to celebrate the big occasion. It was extra special that they were able to be here for her.....even though both of my brothers were obscenely hung over from the night before haha! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We kept the party short and sweet, around 2.5 hours. I didn't want for her to get overwhelmed and have a major meltdown from all the commotion. This ended up being the perfect length of time to mingle with guests, open her presents, and enjoy birthday cake. In the end, I'm so glad that I decided to throw her a small party. Even though she won't remember this day, the photos turned out to be so beautiful, and they serve as wonderful memories that we can share with her for years to come.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cake - <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetbrantleyscakes/?hl=en" target="_blank">Sweet Brantley Cakes</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isla's Dress: <a href="http://www.janieandjack.com/shop/dept_outfit.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374303729337&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443482093&bmUID=lu7xNW1&productSizeSelected=0&fit_type=" target="_blank"><b>Janie & Jack</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Dress: Saylor {available <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b2jxbr2mk6" target="_blank">here</a>}</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ We took a short trip up to NYC, and had so much fun strolling the streets of Soho with Isla. Every experience is so much better now that she's in our lives! Wearing: Splendid PJ's {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bfthme2mk6" target="_blank">25% off here</a></b>} // On Isla: Old Navy Onesie {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/~6OBAw" target="_blank">on sale for $11 here</a></b>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ Family selfie time! My hat: Target {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bfthzd2mk6" target="_blank">here</a></b>} // Isla's hat: Old Navy {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/~75BOn" target="_blank">here</a></b>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ Walking through picturesque Central Park with this little bear {who was livid that Adam had just put her back down into her stroller for this photo! ahhh memories lol!} I had to purchase a new coat for this trip since none of my old coats would zip over my chest....perks of breastfeeding ha! Wearing: Ralph Lauren coat {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bfth7h2mk6" target="_blank">on sale! here</a></b>} // New Balance sneakers {<b><a href="http://kixters.com/shop/men/TMB03654-New-Balance-574-Core-Burgundy?gclid=Cj0KEQiAnJqzBRCW0rGWnKnckOIBEiQA6qDBasZJIet438tMxh0bvomuQXj4Yib5liwmwslYH354duAaAsPz8P8HAQ#.VmcEXc4-CRs" target="_blank">exact ones here</a></b>} // On Isla: Gap fleece {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bftikd2mk6" target="_blank">our fave for cold weather! here</a></b>} // Bugaboo stroller {<b><a href="https://www.bugaboo.com/US/en_US/strollers/bugaboo-bee3" target="_blank">here</a></b>}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ We always stay at the <b><a href="https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/new-york/crosby-street-hotel/" target="_blank">Crosby Street Hotel in Soho</a></b>. I absolutely love the eclectic decor, the location is perfect, and they have the BEST hamburgers which we always order from room service. I definitely recommend this hotel if you're looking for a luxury boutique hotel in the city.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ In other news...we're building a house! It's still very early phase 1 of planning, and we haven't broken ground yet, but I'm having a lot of fun working with our interior designer and architect in creating the layout of the space. I LOVE Spanish style homes, and Adam really gravitates toward modern architecture, so it's going to be a bit of a challenge to fuse both of our tastes together. Stay tuned!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ I'm on a bow kick with Isla lately, and love these handmade bows from <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSplendidBow" target="_blank">Splendid Bow Shop</a></b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ We're currently in the middle of celebrating Hanukkah, and this is my current table setting this year. I picked up some festive plates that I hope to pass down to Isla one day. Star of David dinnerware collection can be found <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bftjg92mk6" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ I'm currently reading The Girl From Krakow. I really enjoy WWII era books, and this one is addicting! It started out a little on the slower side, but now I can't put it down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ 'Tis the season for holiday baking! I bought the cutest loaf pan {<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bftjpw2mk6" target="_blank">found here</a></b>} to make this ginger spice bread. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have so many posts that are sitting half finished, just waiting to be completed and published, but this has really proved to be quite the challenge since Isla still doesn't like to nap during the day and demands my attention! I'm really hoping that eventually I'll be able to get back to posting more regularly, but until then I wanted to thank you all for your readership and for sticking with the sporadic post schedule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I've had several email & instagram requests to put together a post containing my favorite baby products. Since we've officially entered into month two territory of 'all things baby', I thought now would be the appropriate time to fill you in on our favorite products, and also what have been absolute flops. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has been a lot of trial & error, and taken some experimenting with various products but I feel like we've finally gotten the hang of things. Isla is starting to get into a morning + night routine {during the afternoon is another story}, and is giving us between 6-8 hour stretches of solid sleep every night! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Diapers</b> - We've been using <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bcz9ss2mk6" target="_blank">Honest Co. diapers & wipes</a> </b>since we brought her home from the hospital. It is really important to me to use more all natural diapering products on her, and so far these have been great! I know some people have complained that the diapers leak, but I haven't had any issues with leakage. I did try out another brand that I purchased from Whole Foods, and I didn't like them nearly as much. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've also been using <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bdkyrv2mk6" target="_blank">this soothing spray</a></b> on her daily and I love that it contains all natural ingredients, and smells great! I tested it on myself, and it really is a cooling & refreshing feeling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're in the market for a good diaper pail, I highly recommend the <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/~6OAEk" target="_blank">Ubbi Diaper Pail</a></b>. This bad boy is pretty pricey, but it really does an amazing job of keeping any smells contained. A huge added bonus is that you don't need to purchase any special bags for it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Feeding </b>- I am mostly breast feeding Isla on demand. I did have some issues with breast feeding in the beginning which required me to pump and bottle feed her for 3 days. Since she took a bottle so well, we've been doing 1 or 2 bottle feedings per day of pumped breastmilk. This gives Adam the opportunity to feed her, and do a bit of father/daughter bonding. I haven't tried any other bottles out since she did so well with Dr. Browns bottles. I use <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bdr6s92mk6" target="_blank">these smaller 4 oz. bottles</a></b>, with a size 1 nipple. We're also currently using the<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bdr6tw2mk6" target="_blank"> <b>Dr. Browns bottle warmer</b></a> and it's been great. It has a memory timer, so it automatically remembers the last length of time that was used, and heats up bottles relatively fast. I've read some reviews that say that it works really well with most other brands of bottles as well. If you're planning on doing any bottle feeding, I really recommend Dr. Browns products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with feeding comes the need for burp cloths. A big mistake that I made was buying Aden & Anais burp cloths. The best ones that I've found so far are actually cloth diapers {particularly <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bdr6vd2mk6" target="_blank">these from Gerber in this specific ply</a></b>}. They are durable, inexpensive, and can be used for so many other things besides being a burp rag. I almost always slide one under Isla during messy diaper changes, which helps with having to wash the cover to my changing pad all the time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bathing</b> - We established a nightly routine that included a bath when Isla was around 1 week old, and she absolutely loves it! Every night we bathe her in her<a href="http://rstyle.me/~6OB6U" target="_blank"> <b>4-Moms tub</b></a> {couldn't recommend this tub more!}, and use<b> <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bdr6wm2mk6" target="_blank">this all natural lavender body wash/shampoo</a></b> every few nights, followed by a mini massage with <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bdr7js2mk6" target="_blank">this calming lotion</a></b>. On the nights that we don't use the body wash, we just let her sit in the warm water and wipe her down with a washcloth {<b><a href="https://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod517032&categoryId=search&src=rel" target="_blank">this one from RH is my favorite</a></b>}. She has really come to expect her nightly bath, and if we try skipping it she is really fussy, and has a difficult time falling asleep.</span><br />
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Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-28797270719940754562015-10-12T13:48:00.000-04:002015-10-12T13:48:28.733-04:00Isla Addison<span style="font-size: large;">Where has the time gone? It has been nearly 3 months since my last blog post, and over 5 weeks since I gave birth to my baby girl, Isla Addison {pronounced eye-la}.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As overwhelming + difficult as this newborn phase can be at times, I am absolutely relishing in my role as a mother. From the moment that the doctors held Isla up for me to see, I felt this immense rush of emotions; pure love, joy, and the feeling that I had somehow known her my entire life. I had always wondered if there was truth to what everyone said; that your natural nurturing instincts kick in after you have a baby, and it's true that they really do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you all for the sweet comments & support on instagram. It really makes me feel so grateful that I've been able to connect with so many amazing women through my blog and social media. I do plan on eventually returning to blogging more regularly on this space, and may even post a couple recipes in the coming weeks/months, but for now I am still taking so much pleasure in devoting every single ounce of myself to my sweet baby girl. I can't imagine our quiet days spent any other way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For now I will leave you with these photos that were taken when she was around 10 days old. Our photographer, <a href="http://katielopezphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katie Lopez</a>, did an amazing job of capturing this newborn stage so beautifully.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll still post on here sporadically from time to time {it's not like I cancelled our internet service}, I just want to reevaluate the amount of time that I dedicate to Typical Domestic Babe, especially in the first few months after she arrives. So many of you have became familiar online friends over the years, so I felt it was necessary to give you a heads up rather than just go silent for weeks & weeks on end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Symptoms? </b>Ughhh, where to begin? Heartburn - check. Restless legs syndrome - check. Carpel tunnel in my hands - check. This pretty much sums up why I've been having such a hard time sleeping lately. My nightly routine involves tums, breathe right strips {since I've had a stuffy nose since early on in my first trimester}, tiger balm patches placed on my calves for my restless legs, and ice packs for my legs and for my hands that I rotate throughout the night. I am basically the epitome of sexiness at the moment ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mood? </b>Emotional. It must be the hormones because I've been crying so much lately {and I am <i>not</i> the crying type}. Movies make me cry, sweet little text messages from my husband make me cry, conversations with friends & family members make me teary eyed, even just sitting in her nursery and thinking about all the memories that we'll create in that space makes me emotional. Also, every time I take a few quiet moments to really connect with her and talk to her I end up crying. It's impossible for me to have conversations with her, like so many books suggest that you do, because I end up a blubbering mess.</span><br />
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After our ultrasound last week, Adam & I went shopping at Bonpoint in Bal Harbour Shops and he picked out the sweetest little outfits for her. I loved watching him study all the tiny dresses and onesies and thoughtfully arranging them to see how they would look together. Envisioning chubby baby legs filling out those rompers & dresses makes my heart swell with so much love & excitement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Looking Forward To?</b> Seeing my mom at the end of next month. I'm so grateful that she'll be coming down for a couple of months to help me with the baby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>On My Mind? </b>For the past 6 weeks or so I've had a suspicion that Isla was breech because I've never felt her kicks up by my rips, they've always been down really low. Our last two ultrasounds have confirmed that she's in the <a href="http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/breech-presentation/" target="_blank">Frank Breech position</a>, and unfortunately it looks like she's going to stay in that position. We learned last week that her umbilical cord is wrapped around her neck and that is most likely the reason that she's not able to turn into the typical head down position as her cord is keeping her strapped in up there. My doctor said that at this point the cord is still loose so it's not affecting her health in any way, but if I was to force her to turn by doing yoga moves or seeking out chiropractic that encourages breech babies to turn, it could potentially be very dangerous. For now I have to cut back on any yoga & pilates and just take it easy. I'll also start going for regular ultrasounds to monitor her situation in there, and at this point it looks as if I'll be having a scheduled c-section. Obviously I'm extremely thankful that we were able to catch this now rather than have it crop up at the time of delivery when it could be a real emergency. I'm also feeling slightly disappointed that I won't be able to experience the natural birth that I had envisioned {for my own selfish reasons}, but I know that it's not just about me anymore, as her health & safety are 100% top priority. At the end of the day, as long as she arrives healthy and is safely in my arms it's not going to matter how I gave birth.<b> </b></span><br />
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Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-6535580330350486492015-07-08T08:44:00.002-04:002015-07-08T08:44:54.285-04:00Skinny Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins<span style="font-size: large;">Since summer produce is readily available right now, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share my delicious skinny chocolate chip zucchini muffin recipe with you all. I've lightened up an old traditional zucchini bread recipe that I had sitting in my recipe index file, replacing the refined sugar, butter, and processed flour with honey, applesauce, coconut oil, and hearty whole wheat pastry flour. The result is moist, delicious muffins with just the perfect amount of sweetness and chocolate to curb those sweet cravings, without wrecking your summer diet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour</span><br />
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Andy Adlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621302690301051596noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1830546782676682107.post-1247481420208149072015-07-02T10:11:00.000-04:002015-07-02T10:19:21.976-04:00Five Easy 4th Of July Desserts<span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends! Whose getting excited for the holiday weekend? Personally I'm not a big 4th of July person for the simple fact that the fireworks always scare our dogs :( They get so stressed out from the noises, and Adam & I always, always stay home with them every year. So needless to say no big plans over here for us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though it's not my favorite day of the year doesn't mean that I don't like whipping up a patriotic recipe! Today I thought I'd share 5 easy 4th of July desserts that don't require hours in the kitchen. Whether you're headed to a bbq with family & friends, or just hanging around the house with your hubby/boyfie, these simple desserts will be sure to impress!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ How easy is this? Simply assemble any red fruit of your choice with yogurt dipped pretzels, blueberries, and serve on a decorative tray!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ Dip pretzel sticks in melted candy melts {found at most grocery stores}, and sprinkle on the red, white & blue!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ Fruit & brownie skewers using small brownie chunks, strawberries, blueberries, and marshmallows {could also replace marshmallows with banana slices}. Quick to assemble and who doesn't love dessert on a stick!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">^^ And duhhhh obviously I had to pimp my own recipe from last year lol! This summer berry cake is super easy to assemble, and is always a huge hit when you arrange the berries into the American flag! View my recipe <a href="http://www.typicaldomesticbabe.com/2014/05/patriotic-summer-berry-cake.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I hope you all have a safe & happy holiday! And don't forget about pup safety on the 4th. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/01/dog-safety-tips-4th-of-july-fireworks-run-away_n_7689108.html" target="_blank"><b>Here's a link to 9 tips for keeping your dog safe</b></a> during the festivities. xx</span></div>
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