New Things To Come!

I have gotten way behind in my blog posting, but that is because a new project has temporarily distracted me!

We happen to be brand new homeowners of a circa 1960s home. We are working on several home improvement projects, so I will have tons of material for the blog coming soon! 

The Anatomy of a Picnic

The Fourth of July is a perfect time for a picnic! This year we spent the 4th of July at the Dallas Arboretum picnicking and watching fabulous fireworks. Here are a few suggestions for a chic and romantic picnic experience.                                                                                                  


1. A Sweet Carryall

Picnic Time Catalina Rose Basket via www.cooking.com

Cath Kidston Bleached Flowers Picnic Hamper via  www.cathkidston.co.uk 

2. A Soft Place to Land 

Anorak Kissing Rabbits Blanket via  www.littlebabycompany.com 

JJ Cole Travel Blanket via www.laylagrayce.com 

3. Delicious Food and Drinks

What are some of your best tips for a fabulous picnic experience?    

Have You Discovered Sassy Water Yet?

It is summertime here in Texas and it is super hot outside! This means that spending time  outside requires that I wear the least amount of clothes possible. Because of this, I always spend a lot of time concentrating on my waist line! 


I came across a recipe for Sassy Water through an article I read from Prevention Magazine. Sassy Water happens to be a key component of their Flat Belly Diet. 


Though I am not 100% percent committed to the Flat Belly Diet, I am definitely on board with Sassy Water! It is very easy to make and very refreshing.  It really encourages me to drink water because it tastes so -- which is great because water is so important for staying hydrated in this heat. 

I like to make my Sassy Water in a glass refrigerator pitcher. This pitcher is awesome because it is dishwasher safe, the top makes a very tight seal, and it does not absorb any odors from your refrigerator.  


Fork's Sassy Water
8 cups filtered water
1 large cucumber thinly sliced
1 large lemon  thinly sliced
4 mint stems, leaves attached (I like to leave my leaves on the stem so that they don't end up in my cup)    


Store the container in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before drinking. I find the longer it is in there, the better it gets! You can alter this recipe by including other delicious fruits. 
Think watermelon, oranges, and grapefruit!


I think my next batch will be made with grapefruit! Click here to read my blog post about the benefits of grapefruits. 

Beauty Product Alert!: Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse

I recently ran out of my Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($42) and my budget is a little tight this month,  so I thought I would try a lower cost product that I could pick up on an errand to Target. After reading a few reviews and spending way too much time in the cosmetic aisle, I decided to try Maybelline's Dream Liquid Mousse which I will refer to as MDLM ($8).

MDLM is a water based, liquid foundation that creates an opaque matte finish or "airbrushed" look on the the skin. This is different from what I am used to wearing because the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer has less coverage and leaves a  more dewy finish. After wearing MDLM for a few days, I found that I am very pleased with the matte finish that MDLM creates. It does not look unnatural at all. I have very fair skin and I often find it difficult to locate foundations/tinted moisturizers that match my skin tone well, but this was not the case with MDLM.  I was very pleased with MDLM's color selections and I ultimately opted for porcelain ivory which is an exact match! 

I only have two complaints about this product:  

1.) It does not contain sunscreen, so I need to add another step to my morning regimen. 

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2.) It does not have a cap, so it makes it difficult to travel with it.

All in all, I think this is a great product that provides a lot of bang for your buck.  I highly recommend it! Now, all I need is a recommendation for a good sunscreen. Do you happen to have one?