I am convinced Tina Turner sings "Simply the Best" about this cookie recipe. It really is "simply the best, better than all the rest." It has earned titles like, "the only ch...
I always say the sign of a good weekend is being unable to keep your eyes open past 9pm on a Sunday, or in this case Monday night. We had a total blast in Luray, VA. We played boar...
I am sooo looking forward to the long weekend ahead! Were renting a cabin in rural VA with grand plans for R&R, cavern touring and a beer and wine festival with friends. Its going to be very hot ...
Our weather has been all of the map, its been like a game of hot and cold around here. You remember that game, right? Well this past week it has felt like the weatherman and I were entan...
With the official kick-off to the season this weekend, Im starting to get excited for summer. I predict it will be bittersweet; its our first free summer in more than 5 years and its also our last on...
Rainy, gloomy Mondays are the toughest to get through. Today was no exception after a long but great weekend of baseball, travel and family time with both my parents and in-laws. Two Bird...
As a kid I remember my mom growing a small plot of rhubarb in our backyard. No one other in my family other than my mom enjoyed the tart, red, celery-look-alike. Every spring shed reap her rhubarb an...
Part of why Fridays Fancies are so much fun is because they allow you to dress a body other than the the one you wake up with. If I had a dressform of a figure I would absolutely wear everything I fe...
I am beyond thrilled by the presence of bright, bold and beautiful color in spring and summer fashion, especially in the shoe department. My spring and summer shoes have always been brighter an...
I have professed my love of Reese Witherspoon before and her style grows ever more adorable now that she is pregnant with her third child. I tend to arrive late to Two Birds Monday link-up but ...
Every morning on the subway I observe my fellow commuters and wonder what theyre carrying in their bags. Some have small purses, while others lug totes and backpacks, and more than a few roll small s...
Bright colors are really big right now, and with summer around the corner I plan to live in bold hues for both day and night. This Tibi dress would be an awesome addition to my bright summer closet. ...
Every year around this time I get the insatiable urge to cut my hair. It has been AWHILE since my last haircut and I was in desperate need of a chop. My curls have come back to life and I think my wa...
I feel slightly un-American admitting my dislike of Jello products. Theres something about their jiggle, artificial colors and ability to be molded that hold no appeal for me. For m...
I know, can you believe were still celebrating the shoe? Im hoping to wrap this up in the next week. Here are pairs 18-20. If you missed any pairs prior to these, you can find them here, ...
Whos ready for some chips and guacomole?!? I know I am. I would love to sip a margarita and munch on some chips in this colorful ensemble. This tribal-inspired necklace is such a colorful statement p...
Anyone else have a hard time turning the calendar to May today? I cant believe the first third of the year is already in the books. I was looking for an old craft post last night when I decided...
I returned to heels late last week, hooray! I love me some heels, they make me feel powerful, feminine and closer to the overhead subway handrail I attempt to reach every morning :). For ...
A few weeks ago my friend Sage challenged me to put together a post about efficient, multi-purpose vacation packing. Since vacation season is fast approaching and Im the worlds worst overpacker...
Work - Travel Part 1 by carasun00 featuring pin jewelryOversized top, €60Pink top, £30J Crew scoop neck tank, $40Linen jacket, €100J Crew long circle skirt, $128Uniqlo ankle length pants, £20Oasis ba...
On the Road Again - Travel Part 3 by carasun00 featuring crochet scarvesPhase Eight lace blouse, £39Old Navy linen top, $22Linen blazer, €100J Brand skinny leg jeans, $325Uniqlo stretchy pants, £20Oa...
My husband planned a great date night for last Saturday night. He nabbed a reservation at a restaurnt weve been eager to try, scouted a bar for a post dinner drink and got tickets to a late night com...
Did I just date myself with a Queen song reference? Hopefully not, but since were still celebrating the shoe, the reference fit my recent shoe choices. Generally I can get back into heels fairl...
My 80-minute round trip subway commute affords me a lot of time to read and since Im short on outfit posts due to this stinky, no good stomach flu I figured it was time for another book review.  ...
My friend Dy used to live in an apartment building with its own drycleaners, indoor and outdoor pools, grocery, bar and restaurant. "Restaurant" as we called it had the most bomb-diggity chic...
Picnic Primped by carasun00 featuring topsI have been in love with these J.Crew scalloped shorts since they first appeared in the catalog. When I spotted this adorable Kate Spade wicker basket I knew...
Yesterday was the most physically tough day of my life. I finished the Boston Marathon in near record-breaking heat. In 8 years of running and racing including another hot marathon I have...
This week {AV} asked us to create Fridays Fancies based on our favorite pastel items. Pale purple jeans are on my wish list for spring, so I decided to build a pastel outfit around them. Pastels are ...
Fridays Fancies - Pretty in Pastels by carasun00 featuring wooden jewelry
If you havent noticed, I love dresses and skirts and wear them often but there is something about springtime that makes me want to wear something feminine each and every day. Maybe its the chir...
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