Delight in White & Leopard

I Delight in White Pants from Easter All the Way til Labor Day.  When it Comes to Leopard, Well that's an All Year Long Print.  

It's All About Pairings.  I Styled the Darker Print with Bright Shades of White and Turquoise Giving the Look a Summer Twist. 

A Pop of Bright Color gives an All Neutral Look Interest.  One of the Easiest & Most Cost Effective is in Your Accessories.  

It's All About the Details!  When Selecting the Accoutrements for Your Look You Should Do So with Intent.  You'll Walk Talker with Confidence on Your Selections. 

Whether I'm Out with My Gal Pals or on a Hot Date with Mr, this Outfit is Sure to be a White Hot Hit!

Leopard Peplum Top: Banana Republic Similar | White Skinny Pants: Old Navy | 

Turquoise Earrings: Kendra Scott | Black Pumps: Similar | Handbag: Prada |

Delight in White & Leopard

XOXO Sarah Louise

Pretty Woman Moment

I Believe that All Women are Pretty, We were Simply Made that Way 
But a Lovely Dress, Some Lipstick and a Fun Pair of Heels Polishes a Gal Straight to Gorgeous!

When I saw this Dress it Reminded me of Something but I couldn't put my Finger on it.
I tried it on and was Uncertain about the Muted Carmel Color Washing me Out but was in Love with it's Classic Shape and Print. 
And it Hit Me.  
It Reminded me of the Dress Julia Roberts wore to the Polo Match in One of the Best Movies of All Time 'Pretty Woman'.   It's not an Exact Replica as Hers was a Chocolate Brown but I Certainly Felt Like a Pretty Woman in it!

Pops of Bright Red Set this Soft Color Palette on Fire with a Vintage Feminine Flair.

I Plan to Bring it into Fall with Shades of Navy & Burgundy in a Blazer, Scarf and/or Pump.  
Adding a Pair of Boots and a Cardigan will not Only Keep You Warm but Keep You Fall Fabulous.

I Styled this Look Fitting for a Lady with Pearls & a Summer Sun Hat 

Carmel Polka Dot Dress: J Crew Factory  | Red Pumps: Nine West |

| Essie Polish: Clambake  | Lips: Butter of London 'Lippy' |

Be a Pretty Woman in Polka Dots

XOXO Sarah Louise

Belgian Waffle Brunch

Host Gracefully - It's a Part of my Lifestyle.  Southern Hospitality is in my Genes.  

It goes Beyond Your Home, Meal and Tablescape.  It's Welcoming Others with Open Arms Giving Service and Love.  I'll be Honest Sometimes I Fret Over my Home not being Grand or Fancy Enough and My Lack of Culinary Skills Gives me Heart Palpitations, but Love Doesn't Care about Such Things. 

Regardless, Nothing gets me more Giddy than Hosting Friends & Family.

Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 13:1-2

One of Mr & I's Favorite to Host is Brunch.  Not just Any Brunch but a Belgian Waffle Brunch.
Why?  It's Mid-Morning & Casual, Inexpensive and Easy to Prepare, and Guests Leave Full and Sassy with their Weekend Days Still Free :)

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Our Next Brunch Inspiration will be a Waffle Bar with a Brown Paper Tablescape

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We were Gifted this Kitchen Aid Waffle Maker & it was Love at First Waffle!

Amazingness:

- No Cleaning!
- Non-Stick (no need for sprays)
- Cooks Two Waffles Simultaneously 
- Timer (3:30 mins I've Found is Perfect for Light & Crispy Waffles)


As Much as I Love to Indulge in Shopping, I Detest Grocery Shopping 
Confession:  I used to order online and pick up without ever leaving my car! That's not an option where we live now and Mr finds it embarrassing and completely unnecessary 
(I for one Believe Convenience is a Beautiful Thing!)

For this Meal Your Shopping List is Short (you may even have most in your pantry/fridge):

Krusteaz Belgian Waffle Mix - We've tried them all Gluten free, wheat etc... This One's the Best!
Pure Maple Syrup Grade A - Avoid the Chemical Syrup!
Fruit - Choose what's in Season it will be Extra Sweet :)
Meat - Optional - Sausage or For Bacon (My Preference) choose Nitrate Free; Keep it easy by baking or microwave 
Mimosas - I Believe in Cheers and Champagne Always! - use with low cal not from concentrate O.J. or with a blended fruit juice 
Coffee - Essential in Our Home! We prefer French Press on the Weekend but if you're severing a crowd compromise and brew a pot but still use fresh ground beans
Extras - Powdered Sugar, Butter, Whipped Cream, Nutella, Jelly etc...

I Love this One from Williams-Sonoma

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Serving a Belgian Waffle Brunch isn't Formal.  That's what makes is so Relaxed.  It doesn't have to be a sit down affair.  Use the time to Mingle with Guests and Catch up on Life's Happenings.  Serve the Waffles as they are Ready - Best Enjoyed Hot! 
Others can Sip on Mimosas or Coffee until Served 

You can Have the Accouterments on the Dining Table or Buffet Style in the Kitchen. 
I Always Try and Use Linens (From my Vintage Collection) but No Shame in Using Paper Products They are Often a Fitting Choice & Easy Clean Up!

P.S. Kids Love this Meal just as Much - Especially Served with Cartoons :)

Just Recently I Helped Host a Sprinkle for a Sweet Mamma-to-Be and my Waffle Maker was a Hit! 

Flavored Syrup and My Vintage Gold Fruit Serving Spoon - It's All in the Details

The Host Chose Mason Jars and Pastel Hues for the Tablescape

The Guest of Honor & Her Baby Girl Were Tickled Pink in Belgian Waffle Delight

Ivana - SL - Ellen - Brook

Surrounded by Mammas-to-Be!

Be a Graceful Host with a 

Belgian Waffle Brunch!

XOXO Sarah Louise

Have a Lovely Day

Each and Every Day is a Blessing.

Sometimes We Forget.

In Every Day there are Highs and Lows.

You Decide How You Will Treat Your Days.

Make Them Happy.

Turn the Lemons into Lemonade.

Enjoy the Little Things.

Remember Your Blessings.

Above All Love God & Love Others!

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Have a Lovely Day!

XOXO Sarah Louise

Tres Tropical

We're in the Midst of Summer aka Vaca Season!  

The Weekdays are Simply Obstacles til We Reach the Promised Sand!
Beachin is the Best Part of Summer; This Summer I've been Singing along to Jake Owen's Song 'Beachin'

And it's sunshine, blue eyes, tan lines, slow tide rollin'
White sand, cold can, koozie in my hand, just a summertime strolling
Chillin', breezing, sippin', singin' whoa

Beachin'

Vaca also Means Trading in your Blouses, Pencil Skirts & Pumps for 
Tanks, Shorts and Sandals.

I've Always been a Gussied Up Kinda Gal but I don't Hesitate Once the Work Day is Complete to Let my Hair Down and Slip into a Comfy Cotton Ensemble.

Note:  Mr Adores me Casual & Less Fussy ... Most Men do Ladies! 
Opt for a Minimal Look on the Weekends with Just a Touch of Make-Up, a Relaxed Comfy Outfit and Simple Hair. 

This Look Says Take me to a Tropical Island and Hand me a Fruity Drink. Yes Please!!

Tropical Tank - J Crew      Denim Shorts - J Crew Factory

Panama Hat - J Crew        Wedges - Michael Kors

Be Tres Tropical in this Fruity Tank

XOXO Sarah Louise