Happy April, gang! As I type, the landscape crew is here for the BIG spring clean-up. I’m adding sod to the front yard, tweaking a few trees and shrubs, and getting both the front and back yards in tip-top condition. This is the time of year I love to spend outside. At night, I’ll crank up the fire pit and sit outside, watching the birds flit to and fro. There’s nothing better than a dose of nature to improve your well-being. Today we have recipes and outfits perfect for spring.
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Today we have Recipes and Outfits Perfect for Spring
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We are making a beautiful Spanish Gin + Tonic and Roasted Salmon
Recipes and Outfits Perfect for Spring
Kelly and I are kicking off April with a refreshing Spanish-style gin and tonic with an ice cube that’s a work of art. And a perfect spring meal of salmon, asparagus, and smashed potatoes. I don’t know about you, but if there’s a smashed potato in the recipe, there’s a 99.9% chance I will LOVE it. Give me all the smashed potatoes all the time. Okay, at least once in a while, as my waistline might alter drastically if I ate them every day…
White Denim
A great weekend outfit starts with a chambray shirt that you can wear solo or as a third layer over a tee. Since I never met a stripe I didn’t like (like the smashed potatoes), it’s only fitting that I reached for a striped tee for contrast and texture.
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Beth’s Outfit: Chambray Shirt | Striped Tee | Frayed White Denim | Madrid Buckle Birkenstocks | Two-Tone Hoop Earrings | Caviar Stretch Bracelet | Caviar Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Floral Top | Similar Relaxed Chinos | Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Sandals
Frayed white denim from the Ann Taylor Weekend collection is the perfect match. A pair of comfy buckle sandals and I’m ready to kick off Friday.
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Beth’s Outfit: Chambray Shirt | Striped Tee | Frayed White Denim | Madrid Buckle Birkenstocks | Two-Tone Hoop Earrings | Caviar Stretch Bracelet | Caviar Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Floral Top | Similar Relaxed Chinos | Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Sandals
Relaxed Chinos
(Talbots)
There’s something about a Floral Top that makes me feel like I am on vacation. Perhaps it’s the Hawaiian-like nature of a bold floral print. An easy way to wear a bold print is with Relaxed Chinos in white, for a truly vacation-like weekend!
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Beth’s Outfit: Chambray Shirt | Striped Tee | Frayed White Denim | Madrid Buckle Birkenstocks | Two-Tone Hoop Earrings | Caviar Stretch Bracelet | Caviar Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Floral Top | Similar Relaxed Chinos | Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Sandals
I am wearing my Ralph Lauren Leather Sandals again today because as I mentioned yesterday, these sandals have already paid for themselves given the number of times I have reached for them so far this spring.
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Beth’s Outfit: Chambray Shirt | Striped Tee | Frayed White Denim | Madrid Buckle Birkenstocks | Two-Tone Hoop Earrings | Caviar Stretch Bracelet | Caviar Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Floral Top | Similar Relaxed Chinos | Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Sandals
Spanish-Style Gin & Tonic
What makes this cocktail a Spanish-style gin and tonic? Well, it’s all in the ice cubes! Large cubes are made by freezing juniper berries, a lime twist, and a rosemary sprig in the cube. When the final drink is garnished with grapefruit and lime slices, you have a gorgeous-looking (and tasting!) cocktail, refreshing and perfect for spring!
Square Ice Cube Mold | Similar Rocks Glasses | Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water
Herby Roasted Salmon with Asparagus and Smashed Potatoes
Herby Roasted Salmon with Asparagus and Smashed Potatoes is a one-pan meal that is not only easy, but it’s pretty quick to prepare, too. A colorful and healthful meal, perfect for spring!
Kate Spade Charlotte Street Dinnerware and Service Set | Similar Pink Linen Napkins
Happy Friday!
Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend!
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Beth’s Outfit: Chambray Shirt | Striped Tee | Frayed White Denim | Madrid Buckle Birkenstocks | Two-Tone Hoop Earrings | Caviar Stretch Bracelet | Caviar Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Floral Top | Similar Relaxed Chinos | Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Sandals
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Beth’s Outfit: Chambray Shirt | Striped Tee | Frayed White Denim | Madrid Buckle Birkenstocks | Two-Tone Hoop Earrings | Caviar Stretch Bracelet | Caviar Watchband
Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Floral Top | Similar Relaxed Chinos | Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Sandals
In Case You Missed It
Yesterday, Beth shared Spring Finds at Banana Republic Factory. Click the title or image below to read the article.
Spring Finds at Banana Republic Factory
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Ollie should certainly have his own agent!
I’m sure he would get a lot of work.
Handsome gentleman.
Isn’t she a hoot?! And she’s always where the action is. Have a great weekend!
Great outfits, smashing recipe and awesome cocktail and ice cube. Ya’ll hit it out of the park today! And Oscar, gazing out the window … to outdoors. Adorable. Happy Friday!
Isn’t that ice cube a work of art?! Happy weekend!