tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15995336828506351832023-12-28T11:44:08.752-05:00Ciao Bella!Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-54036655383520249852022-08-29T10:00:00.016-04:002022-08-29T10:00:00.180-04:00✌🏻 Goodbye…For Now!<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hi there and thanks for stopping by! As you may have guessed from the title…I’m taking a little pause on blogging. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The past few years have brought an immense amount of change to the world, and although I try my hardest to make this little space on the internet a happy and light place, it simply isn’t matching reality lately. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’ve loved reviewing luxury handbags and skincare, recapping fun vacations, and trying new recipes. I’ve shared so much and grown so much since the start of this blog (Dec 2018, 278 posts!), and think it’s the perfect time for a little rest and reset. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Over the last few years I’ve really found my passion for fashion…specifically fabulous accessories. They make an ordinary outfit special, and help convey your sense of style to the world. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">On to bigger and better, and so my next venture will be an online accessories boutique! Although I can’t say exactly when at the moment, keep an eye on this space, I’ll be sure to update it when </span><b><i><span style="color: #800180;">Ciao Bella Boutique</span></i></b><span style="color: #222222;"> is officially open!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for following along, I’ve met so many kind and wonderful people through this blog. It’s been a wonderful hobby that I’ve so enjoyed. Change is hard, but in my heart I know it’s the right time for a new pursuit. As they say, “It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later.” Cheers!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHaoTl5heg66QNuY3kl7Xvp8gTIitpRUjfrvyRAEDuARaCI0mif8bdHqOYqQsIpuockrc7oESu_SSCjA27i9nHku134zkjNglb_W5KcUNDWBrJ7vinapLxd94lOHDJnKF3PCrKhhycw8I2KwuQI1K1gHFwTBcs18OdMy4waTyobYjfy5lWhpUfjTWc/s4032/IMG_3667.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHaoTl5heg66QNuY3kl7Xvp8gTIitpRUjfrvyRAEDuARaCI0mif8bdHqOYqQsIpuockrc7oESu_SSCjA27i9nHku134zkjNglb_W5KcUNDWBrJ7vinapLxd94lOHDJnKF3PCrKhhycw8I2KwuQI1K1gHFwTBcs18OdMy4waTyobYjfy5lWhpUfjTWc/s320/IMG_3667.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span><p></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-36501627792385567852022-08-22T10:00:00.033-04:002022-08-22T10:00:00.183-04:00✈️ Estonia, Finland & Latvia June 2022<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hi there and happy Monday! Today’s the last of the backlog of trip reviews. This time David and I explored Estonia, Finland, and Latvia this past June!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We flew on SAS and upgraded on the way there to premium economy. I would highly recommend this. The seats were large and spacious, we were very comfortable for the 8 plus hour flight. We connected in Stockholm and arrived in Tallinn in late morning. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwiPmgnpxdaKaBKTShaeILn8mJa0RIEwy-pHJg5zhrE3tz72qREvioP7yOO8UuwgSVIpNh7hQV01dVSgNywiO4rHKxwTv4kePSl8mN7P6zvLxesQXZt2M0N5O7RA05Tv016OAvMO0G-erbXN9a0D1j-Iw_n_EfTf1ojWszqFaZNAtRAO8jOGOGOFu/s320/IMG_4211.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwiPmgnpxdaKaBKTShaeILn8mJa0RIEwy-pHJg5zhrE3tz72qREvioP7yOO8UuwgSVIpNh7hQV01dVSgNywiO4rHKxwTv4kePSl8mN7P6zvLxesQXZt2M0N5O7RA05Tv016OAvMO0G-erbXN9a0D1j-Iw_n_EfTf1ojWszqFaZNAtRAO8jOGOGOFu/s1600/IMG_4211.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLjb4h5Z4a-NVVxoSFdJyxarPSMCcQiqobw70J70-KJ6uifpigHncayivILByA-ygELcbDFiZr_flSiVgDNQ7TobbKw9yBdsoDbUkuVJQxbtWLeaHOszpfVjMznWQFwEqP3NSs4dVKERDQD-GvRrA1t8n4gNzMznUP7ZwnqkysAZAYIAA5pB7-oUU/s320/67581057580__CAF22BF4-119C-4A59-A355-973023E33A91.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLjb4h5Z4a-NVVxoSFdJyxarPSMCcQiqobw70J70-KJ6uifpigHncayivILByA-ygELcbDFiZr_flSiVgDNQ7TobbKw9yBdsoDbUkuVJQxbtWLeaHOszpfVjMznWQFwEqP3NSs4dVKERDQD-GvRrA1t8n4gNzMznUP7ZwnqkysAZAYIAA5pB7-oUU/s1600/67581057580__CAF22BF4-119C-4A59-A355-973023E33A91.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We stayed at the Hilton Tallinn Park and had an incredible one-room suite. The hotel was clean and elegant, the spa was incredible, and the breakfast buffet and evening receptions were very generous. I would absolutely stay there again!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFrdOjna-5zjEjv2qiCqAbKh5t6fX1FiQJ_Df13H6miQ4SQaENOk72hfY1arMN1XB4Vilo8vtg47J97RBf9jSm31y_GXYTavP2f7IS1EIXC5RS3R6VPlDAqHcXpmuWogxf8SiJV86Pi1JDRR3C4nHfNzJqSAxI0PWHagB1jpeOzwwwZDxxEA9xYm3/s320/IMG_4226.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFrdOjna-5zjEjv2qiCqAbKh5t6fX1FiQJ_Df13H6miQ4SQaENOk72hfY1arMN1XB4Vilo8vtg47J97RBf9jSm31y_GXYTavP2f7IS1EIXC5RS3R6VPlDAqHcXpmuWogxf8SiJV86Pi1JDRR3C4nHfNzJqSAxI0PWHagB1jpeOzwwwZDxxEA9xYm3/s1600/IMG_4226.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6S_P6WineubwIvwK7jwvqLakM-dQj9ViDThyx_XOZE9qtamtPMf8gD3dMBzx1918vDmddUCHt4V_2IQLFHzYNhOwfQdljCmew5PHdvbBQ5AElsZXmxkiHOLzVPDjNn2Zol0miPeNjht73ADxFWsY7KiSEhaZ8D5jkM7nA0FjZOAtZMjDfupuTznT/s320/IMG_4227.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6S_P6WineubwIvwK7jwvqLakM-dQj9ViDThyx_XOZE9qtamtPMf8gD3dMBzx1918vDmddUCHt4V_2IQLFHzYNhOwfQdljCmew5PHdvbBQ5AElsZXmxkiHOLzVPDjNn2Zol0miPeNjht73ADxFWsY7KiSEhaZ8D5jkM7nA0FjZOAtZMjDfupuTznT/s1600/IMG_4227.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFtQg2FKVMWeXyfVqZPqyM5BnA2xabkORikq67p2QW6RJJp3xpPQKjF5Kp63K01OASXuQjQY3mPWav1zb3TBy-XVYvhD8k84xoaFYeqwGUJtxTvdQ7rzn1WRhZVyTBSlce-cF8mkN03kqwzTeyMH-40Uje7DzP9itnFwp_8ixPuXYInmv_gHRrsFx/s320/IMG_4229.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFtQg2FKVMWeXyfVqZPqyM5BnA2xabkORikq67p2QW6RJJp3xpPQKjF5Kp63K01OASXuQjQY3mPWav1zb3TBy-XVYvhD8k84xoaFYeqwGUJtxTvdQ7rzn1WRhZVyTBSlce-cF8mkN03kqwzTeyMH-40Uje7DzP9itnFwp_8ixPuXYInmv_gHRrsFx/s1600/IMG_4229.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTXm6wV59P6GJFolbTDwuG7NE2PE1UcdlobqxeHuBvIosf4cdYwnyLdQ2QadMDlz7ErXAWcG8Hej2lp9661jqHO46lZZYS4N0BAoJFpZugODznPMDJp6kw6yaA7bfBeTcNOUitRzpFs4_PKPDf4D1BZs8UI0mTSsxqjYBtwWomwaRMC-cirmr5Iw8/s320/IMG_4231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTXm6wV59P6GJFolbTDwuG7NE2PE1UcdlobqxeHuBvIosf4cdYwnyLdQ2QadMDlz7ErXAWcG8Hej2lp9661jqHO46lZZYS4N0BAoJFpZugODznPMDJp6kw6yaA7bfBeTcNOUitRzpFs4_PKPDf4D1BZs8UI0mTSsxqjYBtwWomwaRMC-cirmr5Iw8/s1600/IMG_4231.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One day we took a ferry to Helsinki. We had our own cabin for the two hour journey, haha. We had a champagne filled Ferris wheel ride, did some shopping, and ate dinner at The Hard Rock Cafe. This was our second time in Finland, I love it there!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAATvedpvKGTIRfKJ9G2En2-IdDbGMB75DW-MEBp4Q_igLUuviq7kZv5BC4bmPuduFNXgcMY18VD3IGZwd0kFN_8CKQXo0i4jcwoNNQtmfi5RuAodon6scTLALoYJCp6rBCSmLv3wSW9l5qts6zp6G3UFBDillZa4-YyWc8z16Gc6ZL-moysLm_vF7/s320/IMG_3911.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAATvedpvKGTIRfKJ9G2En2-IdDbGMB75DW-MEBp4Q_igLUuviq7kZv5BC4bmPuduFNXgcMY18VD3IGZwd0kFN_8CKQXo0i4jcwoNNQtmfi5RuAodon6scTLALoYJCp6rBCSmLv3wSW9l5qts6zp6G3UFBDillZa4-YyWc8z16Gc6ZL-moysLm_vF7/s1600/IMG_3911.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_K7X3L-Lw6DuO-BKTE3olPqMM7jayEDmJq_z4QYjaqEPp6aSih0I3KqeH_YwnTn2Nsdwm-Is8CPJ8ZxJOBuB5bAe1n4C6Cnrzes4hdN0-OTUdQtlOnjYJQ5E9gehlLijFG74RF9K9yrlP-fWe0wVtKuegNCchV9zb-DmeQsULoW2HCi12fenY3Hw1/s320/IMG_3930.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="320" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_K7X3L-Lw6DuO-BKTE3olPqMM7jayEDmJq_z4QYjaqEPp6aSih0I3KqeH_YwnTn2Nsdwm-Is8CPJ8ZxJOBuB5bAe1n4C6Cnrzes4hdN0-OTUdQtlOnjYJQ5E9gehlLijFG74RF9K9yrlP-fWe0wVtKuegNCchV9zb-DmeQsULoW2HCi12fenY3Hw1/s1600/IMG_3930.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DM_zW_R7Ldk7dhZyUp6CAdiW3WOZh82Ul4O5hLCb0XE0LNHkBwwYiOVvxUoVBouTrk_M3iwJJcfapx87pxGsPR61ySaLJwLNXADAp1TvYPSr0vGhRe7wtaGLIazLzIyxrGr0UKwsEdxDtHnllo477T94gtAlF7r88m5KC9LJHJJ-FBgB47Cf-V_k/s320/IMG_4235.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DM_zW_R7Ldk7dhZyUp6CAdiW3WOZh82Ul4O5hLCb0XE0LNHkBwwYiOVvxUoVBouTrk_M3iwJJcfapx87pxGsPR61ySaLJwLNXADAp1TvYPSr0vGhRe7wtaGLIazLzIyxrGr0UKwsEdxDtHnllo477T94gtAlF7r88m5KC9LJHJJ-FBgB47Cf-V_k/s1600/IMG_4235.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVNHZycw4ffcyh8SavggWb3frWjCP7GTvBsyTqKmvPe23yEPaKjKkgT5Nc7GSx6nkMO5JajWS7PbcfGSuO_FV8lcX1b0_9A54b6OiNsFSRhnBGcpXQXwZNPhGnIzaHv_9E3gtYDBWC2v3HbI3qQIPzTL78x6gU96NLwaA-XrodC4tV8A2Xkb8sRzC/s320/IMG_3929.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVNHZycw4ffcyh8SavggWb3frWjCP7GTvBsyTqKmvPe23yEPaKjKkgT5Nc7GSx6nkMO5JajWS7PbcfGSuO_FV8lcX1b0_9A54b6OiNsFSRhnBGcpXQXwZNPhGnIzaHv_9E3gtYDBWC2v3HbI3qQIPzTL78x6gU96NLwaA-XrodC4tV8A2Xkb8sRzC/s1600/IMG_3929.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another day we visited the Estonian National Opera and enjoyed The Merry Widow. I appreciated that the subtitles were in English. Afterward we headed to the Old Town and saw the old gates. We had a blast renting scooters one night too. We also visited the Tallinn TV Tower and had lunch at the top. What a view! Definitely not for the faint of heart. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRimptGACYEbVpbz_H-rMeS9H_xp1-sUWDWIX4Ki0XRVMT3H7QmL24l3T2qwBBIJ3d1GNiiwHntbm0-h2RXIrYaGm77BIAKjH2ksHstDXeSED1l_s7flX_CKQ_RiAzVkemNH61AEPanV4vQr-pix5Z38UUjI3AiMk_G1NkqQAe_0noBbNjnHsxTo3/s320/IMG_3934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRimptGACYEbVpbz_H-rMeS9H_xp1-sUWDWIX4Ki0XRVMT3H7QmL24l3T2qwBBIJ3d1GNiiwHntbm0-h2RXIrYaGm77BIAKjH2ksHstDXeSED1l_s7flX_CKQ_RiAzVkemNH61AEPanV4vQr-pix5Z38UUjI3AiMk_G1NkqQAe_0noBbNjnHsxTo3/s1600/IMG_3934.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We spent the afternoon there walking around, doing a little shopping, and visited a café. My favorite was lunch at the gas station on the way there, homemade potato pancakes for $3! </span></div><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FFyBrqhN1G5m6sUktdpccJSL5t9xUnb__YfIHTjNwJ4EPpAqSBKqrcBx4-7kA8UHGSgPiLcPOn179-4vhLqDEFbhDknzokRjqMmI-awn22CFl4N6gLmpFK353IjXHJdw8TvDT1WXg6wIAdqzPPxN13vcxOFHei5zLzyQEWyJ-SjRWem7JaYJ5_VO/s320/IMG_4332.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FFyBrqhN1G5m6sUktdpccJSL5t9xUnb__YfIHTjNwJ4EPpAqSBKqrcBx4-7kA8UHGSgPiLcPOn179-4vhLqDEFbhDknzokRjqMmI-awn22CFl4N6gLmpFK353IjXHJdw8TvDT1WXg6wIAdqzPPxN13vcxOFHei5zLzyQEWyJ-SjRWem7JaYJ5_VO/s1600/IMG_4332.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyCnyaO5gLiEutm59z3Wlb7CFW1baCTaxu9E2opf9_pvEpWd3qM2sUx5C44PfZZCbdvJCR981Nc_w34vSgKJ4JlnvXSbRWzVfDrjleNyWyxaC3tNpVkkQYlFPGr3TsnbBYGeXo71hWIYJ23GeEKRazuk8v-NSrGD5JNKg18AgIpvMMRvJlXqhV5XE/s320/IMG_4335.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyCnyaO5gLiEutm59z3Wlb7CFW1baCTaxu9E2opf9_pvEpWd3qM2sUx5C44PfZZCbdvJCR981Nc_w34vSgKJ4JlnvXSbRWzVfDrjleNyWyxaC3tNpVkkQYlFPGr3TsnbBYGeXo71hWIYJ23GeEKRazuk8v-NSrGD5JNKg18AgIpvMMRvJlXqhV5XE/s1600/IMG_4335.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMeFXAoHlHtEWSzuml1amTscbqAvKBaMCgt3YCryiTPLtQVSBkbggcGvBgJnQzL8r13kqMKI5kiwGzAv2WvEzj7pwSVqDDlaXMuRhTz0al7OcmQE0w5rqk-wVF8gKTfVIPiwnNj3MaVNEhgbFpctuBSUY3ddmwDtEyhNx9svlbrpJ9SzmAMrifEcMs/s320/IMG_4340.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMeFXAoHlHtEWSzuml1amTscbqAvKBaMCgt3YCryiTPLtQVSBkbggcGvBgJnQzL8r13kqMKI5kiwGzAv2WvEzj7pwSVqDDlaXMuRhTz0al7OcmQE0w5rqk-wVF8gKTfVIPiwnNj3MaVNEhgbFpctuBSUY3ddmwDtEyhNx9svlbrpJ9SzmAMrifEcMs/s1600/IMG_4340.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZJ4xJavUYG6b0DImxC1_mLRJB393tYygsNC7Dce9UfwTRKDb1cSMEqKWpbJgyanUrWAtqEUlpbRNMC5YdqLwa5QvNw_jiR50fOi2QbBmNpIJx-7TT_OWyXyRgCKYjIwZhfb6z-UtIxUpqihh-FnNkjkxU9zE3GLSMcfd66hAQMQd9UxZdVQxjcNK/s320/IMG_4343.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZJ4xJavUYG6b0DImxC1_mLRJB393tYygsNC7Dce9UfwTRKDb1cSMEqKWpbJgyanUrWAtqEUlpbRNMC5YdqLwa5QvNw_jiR50fOi2QbBmNpIJx-7TT_OWyXyRgCKYjIwZhfb6z-UtIxUpqihh-FnNkjkxU9zE3GLSMcfd66hAQMQd9UxZdVQxjcNK/s1600/IMG_4343.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEJb4KOqk9e3YlzjfeFRNABu3FvyqDtzgWtJnHmESdwZMojQlIjbtwKZH-AgFZaDubkdlYFXESvFnHrT9v1KJ4nJSE-fs88jW3xVLH4A_-VPb8p2gbCBgtM92Oa24BRLqunEf6UKmjZLmbrJtgqNf_RVRV1vZwazsTSapdT8O73E3YtX4hhxc8VBv/s320/IMG_4355.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="320" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEJb4KOqk9e3YlzjfeFRNABu3FvyqDtzgWtJnHmESdwZMojQlIjbtwKZH-AgFZaDubkdlYFXESvFnHrT9v1KJ4nJSE-fs88jW3xVLH4A_-VPb8p2gbCBgtM92Oa24BRLqunEf6UKmjZLmbrJtgqNf_RVRV1vZwazsTSapdT8O73E3YtX4hhxc8VBv/s1600/IMG_4355.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We had such a fun time, we usually never vacation in Europe in the summer. We had such beautiful weather and the sun was out almost 20 hours a day! It was a go go go trip, we came home exhausted but happy! If you ever get the chance to explore these countries I can’t recommend it enough!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-59632433236597114382022-08-15T10:00:00.022-04:002022-08-15T10:00:00.175-04:00👜 Handbag Review~LV Noé<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hello! I’m back today with another handbag review. This time I’m reviewing my newest addition to my handbag collection, the <b><i><a href="https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/noe-monogram-000570/M42224">Louis Vuitton Noé bag</a></i></b> in monogram canvas. I picked up this bag at the Louis Vuitton boutique in Helsinki, Finland. Now that I’ve been using it exclusively for a few months, I’m ready to share my thoughts!</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamXOCtLCIYptzc3gX7NB_ydoX1jhGLTh0cl8TO446e-lRPu0Mc3iEMNk0pR_odDl9_tpsaRzYOPBAnk7BIOsbaUD3sMBQAicCfCYv2dbM0uHY4TJ8C8ranI9ZIHzLNRbJ4Rdif7QBhc8R4VvPOoygoCdEeez7v15T7UAdh-ycrPURirdo8kLnOO58/s1125/IMG_4558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="1125" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamXOCtLCIYptzc3gX7NB_ydoX1jhGLTh0cl8TO446e-lRPu0Mc3iEMNk0pR_odDl9_tpsaRzYOPBAnk7BIOsbaUD3sMBQAicCfCYv2dbM0uHY4TJ8C8ranI9ZIHzLNRbJ4Rdif7QBhc8R4VvPOoygoCdEeez7v15T7UAdh-ycrPURirdo8kLnOO58/s320/IMG_4558.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEn5pQVQwvpS8LfESkdRGRnIjj5UhI-B47G88_FIIwICgBfnNVmUYZMc0F4EvpjnflmXK3Y1RKhGMmY7Di5IMgoCNRRImn32KMdWpUKSBNM9TF3Pxy_B9aMj2kK9egXQx_3cbCrSKk3lK5ykORZgGyOSpJsadGkOJp8HFv7F8V6iHZy7-nlnKvZx7y/s1125/IMG_4557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="985" data-original-width="1125" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEn5pQVQwvpS8LfESkdRGRnIjj5UhI-B47G88_FIIwICgBfnNVmUYZMc0F4EvpjnflmXK3Y1RKhGMmY7Di5IMgoCNRRImn32KMdWpUKSBNM9TF3Pxy_B9aMj2kK9egXQx_3cbCrSKk3lK5ykORZgGyOSpJsadGkOJp8HFv7F8V6iHZy7-nlnKvZx7y/s320/IMG_4557.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">The Noé bag was created in 1932 by Louis Vuitton’s grandson. He attended many parties and always brought champagne with him. He needed a way to transport bottles without them breaking, and the original bucket bag was born! The bag fits 5 bottles, four upright and one upside down in the middle. The drawstring secures them. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #222222;">The Noé gets its name from Noah in the Bible. After saving the animals and surviving the flood, he became a winemaker. I love bags that are so rich in history! Although originally created as a men's bag to transport bubbly, think of all the designers that were inspired to create their own versions of the bucket bag. It’s truly iconic!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Noé measures 10.5” wide x 14” high x 8” deep. It’s one large open compartment with a drawstring closure. It has an adjustable strap for comfortable shoulder carrying. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For a 90 year old style, I find it so incredibly hip! It’s the perfect size for all your essentials, and is great for everyday wear without being too casual. It’s extremely comfortable to carry, and most of the time I keep the drawstring open for easily getting in and out of the bag. (And a little tip...if the drawstring ever gets worn and ratty, head to your local sporting goods store. Seriously! A $10 <b><i><a href="https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/rawlings-glove-lacing-kit-16rawurwlngsglvlcgca/16rawurwlngsglvlcgca?sku=10409308&camp=CSE:DSG_92700048880942972_lia_aud-1230883829467:pla-827551806663&segment=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwntCVBhDdARIsAMEwACnUbUj3mXJFIY0IBMmOjfAzul_e5NVLIKgqwPr1IYDRieDlgy8XjZsaAmyNEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">baseball glove replacement lace</a></i></b> is the perfect replacement. It's the exact color and size!)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Noé currently retails for $1960 USD (Style #M42224) and although that is a ridiculous amount of money I have been drooling over this bag for over a decade. It’s excellent quality and so timeless, I know I’ll have it for a very long time. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-62518251112214119342022-08-08T10:00:00.021-04:002022-08-08T10:00:00.187-04:00🌴 Miami May 2022<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hi there and thanks for stopping by! Today I’m sharing a fun trip David, my parents and I went on back in May to Florida. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I don’t have much to report as we spent most of our time relaxing poolside. The weather was warm and lovely, with only one afternoon of rain. My mom and I had facials at the spa and although expensive, we both really enjoyed ourselves. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We ventured down to the outdoor shopping area, Coco Walk, and enjoyed Harry’s Pizza, Sushi Garage, and the famous Salt & Straw ice cream. It’s a quick 5 minute walk from the hotel. We also checked out the marina area and ate lunch at Monty’s. It’s a cheesy tiki bar type place in the very best way. The grilled grouper sandwich was amazing! </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our flight home cancelled and we had to (got the chance to) stay one more night. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant, Isabelle’s, and shared way too many laughs and way too much wine and pizza!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">David once again upgraded us to First Class on the way home. We were so spoiled on this trip and I can’t wait to return to Miami again soon!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxxXVqIWoLT6yBpSaFJxbJzwjn4v2Pcifem1EOuQXf-dfiK5m9GAKTRymPFiFKDo46SzXdXzTzBgJZA5MlE_JhK4S8P73UiXSgWVYsTkFH5eFlJwQeB4mlwwE_8VteKKhenKC9FA369ThL4yg2q4gtSIgvwpQcl9qj2Y0cWxC93xQMPOUInmo2JTL/s320/IMG_4134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="320" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimxxXVqIWoLT6yBpSaFJxbJzwjn4v2Pcifem1EOuQXf-dfiK5m9GAKTRymPFiFKDo46SzXdXzTzBgJZA5MlE_JhK4S8P73UiXSgWVYsTkFH5eFlJwQeB4mlwwE_8VteKKhenKC9FA369ThL4yg2q4gtSIgvwpQcl9qj2Y0cWxC93xQMPOUInmo2JTL/s1600/IMG_4134.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-42274093657752751432022-08-01T10:00:00.020-04:002022-08-01T10:00:00.202-04:00👩🏻🍳 Air Fryer<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hi there and Happy August! This summer is absolutely flying by! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I know I’m late to the party, but I wanted to share my thoughts on our newest kitchen gadget, our air fryer!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We bought this <b><i><a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-10-qt-digital-air-fryer-oven-stainless-steel/6471356.p?skuId=6471356&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwntCVBhDdARIsAMEwACkPYkFpJrs_un7YVP8HQZbuFCHzcgS3qaIGVhI5LLQQDiXwDl0qyAMaAg6-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Insignia model</a></i></b> on a great sale from Best Buy, and we’ve been having lots of fun playing around with it. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaui9ifQlRarUYj5f8lK7QMcnCrLGZw8_Gou6HvyrF7pY_2ubsK_DsJ3hLt4gsJUElkoz3oOaiD1nVxjQnt8BaWoUlbDAg0e6ikTIBpNseb9XFMoFnCoDrKhKK4hvqw3XI3IA7BMfJd1lYgWsNYeyO0EkMqhpwpPmdilgPJeaf9DyoxEn8AvHWn2W/s235/download.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="215" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaui9ifQlRarUYj5f8lK7QMcnCrLGZw8_Gou6HvyrF7pY_2ubsK_DsJ3hLt4gsJUElkoz3oOaiD1nVxjQnt8BaWoUlbDAg0e6ikTIBpNseb9XFMoFnCoDrKhKK4hvqw3XI3IA7BMfJd1lYgWsNYeyO0EkMqhpwpPmdilgPJeaf9DyoxEn8AvHWn2W/s1600/download.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So far my favorite thing to use it for is reheating pizza! It tastes like it came fresh out of the oven! We’ve also made pita pizzas with it, we’ve made burgers, and we also made DELICIOUS roasted potatoes and aioli for dipping. Here’s the recipe if you’re looking for a good and easy side dish! (Sadly I have no photos, we ate them as fast as I made them! Haha)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Roasted Potatoes-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Scrub, peel, and dice 4 large baking potatoes. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Toss in a bowl with 2 tbsp oil of choice (I used canola), garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper, paprika, and 1/4 c grated cheese (I used Pecorino Romano). </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-I cooked mine for 10 minutes at 400F, tossed them, and then cooked them for an additional 8-10 minutes. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Aioli-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 c sour cream</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 c Mayo</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 tsp paprika</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 tsp garlic powder</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 tsp onion powder</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/4 tsp kosher salt</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/4 tsp black pepper </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Juice of 1/2 lemon</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 tsp Worcestershire sauce</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mix everything in a bowl, adjusting the seasoning to your taste. You can even add a bit of cayenne pepper to make it spicy! This is also a wonderful dip with veggies or potato chips.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They came out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Seriously addictive!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you have an air fryer? What’s your favorite thing to make in it? Let me know down below, I love hearing from you. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-24433711535349594732022-07-25T10:00:00.025-04:002022-07-25T10:00:00.182-04:00👜 Handbag Review~LV Artsy<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hi there! Ready for a handbag review? Today I’m sharing one of my newest and favorite bags in my collection, the <b><i><a href="https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/artsy-monogram-nvprod1600191v/M44869">Louis Vuitton Artsy MM</a></i></b> in monogram canvas. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">I picked up this bag at the Louis Vuitton boutique in Warsaw, Poland back in February. I’ve used it enough now that I’m ready to give my two cents. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSFa-JEP7NGoNUChqVpmLMKnVkFwJBaBEJeclWG72pscZN-BPkXEnx2RUwZB6YRBYWLEI3qLVoJfXqdfMPdU_n6wH7wbOK1N9Z8esNmfnIBROSmOPP_xePzjH4dH530P-1_dPzAIyqvs8oQ_hcZOFR4kcW5NkBdLt8ZK5gpaYixDyHT08CD1kUAel/s320/IMG_3548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSFa-JEP7NGoNUChqVpmLMKnVkFwJBaBEJeclWG72pscZN-BPkXEnx2RUwZB6YRBYWLEI3qLVoJfXqdfMPdU_n6wH7wbOK1N9Z8esNmfnIBROSmOPP_xePzjH4dH530P-1_dPzAIyqvs8oQ_hcZOFR4kcW5NkBdLt8ZK5gpaYixDyHT08CD1kUAel/s1600/IMG_3548.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpHaGrK2TOTM5AE3NqcWLEi3x69i0LkBdfIPs5lCQIGZGWYlfGoThSdoycXCa8faCtD-pdEaUyLnQrnzFqbz3I2F6JqOhwD8tAUpikhCKzmzgrLQTu5hk-eUG6ccQHCfGZ7NY-S8HxDXAphk71QurzSjV8yKy-M-Yym36eN2uTFCmvrRSvnkj20ld/s1098/IMG_4555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1098" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpHaGrK2TOTM5AE3NqcWLEi3x69i0LkBdfIPs5lCQIGZGWYlfGoThSdoycXCa8faCtD-pdEaUyLnQrnzFqbz3I2F6JqOhwD8tAUpikhCKzmzgrLQTu5hk-eUG6ccQHCfGZ7NY-S8HxDXAphk71QurzSjV8yKy-M-Yym36eN2uTFCmvrRSvnkj20ld/s320/IMG_4555.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZSsXyaMZHp_pnskk47y-X4lSipptFqMKZr9kQOJ5vbi03QFq3J9yz-Q-6-LVfbdsAj1k9IS9TLwXqeU0q7hzH0Z6BznIODkXWbrAz1NwAGrCG0EF5-WXiD2McKk1nY1hcwGpX0Iu-lc6YNoS0Ij9wF9Z8613jbnC_ROPwS0GLFfVxP8agH1lw9Bg/s1124/IMG_4556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="869" data-original-width="1124" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZSsXyaMZHp_pnskk47y-X4lSipptFqMKZr9kQOJ5vbi03QFq3J9yz-Q-6-LVfbdsAj1k9IS9TLwXqeU0q7hzH0Z6BznIODkXWbrAz1NwAGrCG0EF5-WXiD2McKk1nY1hcwGpX0Iu-lc6YNoS0Ij9wF9Z8613jbnC_ROPwS0GLFfVxP8agH1lw9Bg/s320/IMG_4556.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Created in 2009, the Artsy was created as a nod to modern yet traditional design. Hobo bags are typically a very casual, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">bohemian style, but created out of monogram canvas with gold hardware, this bag can be both dressed up and worn casually. The bag was updated in 2019 with the addition of a strip of leather along the top, to prevent some of the cracking canvas issues this style had previously. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love this bag so much for a few reasons. First, I love how small the opening of the bag is when its sitting on your shoulder. It makes it extremely secure. It would be nearly impossible for someone to reach in your bag, unlike the Neverfull designs. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Secondly, I love the built in organization! This bag has 6 small pockets as well as one large zipped pocket inside. It also has a key clip that I find very handy. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And lastly, it fits so much! It’s a more sleek style than a bulky tote, but it’s quite roomy inside. The bag measures 16”x12.6”x8.7”. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love this design so much, and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants an excellent bag for everyday use. It’s quite pricey at $2500 USD (Style #M44869), but it’s exceptional quality and a style that I think is timeless!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-16100056182806904382022-07-18T10:00:00.026-04:002022-07-18T10:00:00.180-04:00✈️ Chicago Apr 2022<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hi there and Happy Monday! Today I’m sharing a trip David and I took back in April to celebrate my birthday!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To start off the trip with a bang, David completely spoiled us and upgraded us to First Class. I’ve spent countless hours in First…but usually working as a flight attendant! This was such a nice treat. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLADTAhzrhjAyKnhDsmMUXJXdwOF0ye5lB7y9BJio-ezzDTiQjj5btxkbDYHoNl3CQtz0oR88QV_e5k_T8MvSnEQ1DN2WT3iCDpwAzy9h0jm95my1NGqQH6qTgEG8xewulFV6p4SzMFOSASJEDJaJa7-MvqNyhQD9hUuP8hpzDlwqxMgX3RNLw6X3/s320/IMG_3648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="320" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLADTAhzrhjAyKnhDsmMUXJXdwOF0ye5lB7y9BJio-ezzDTiQjj5btxkbDYHoNl3CQtz0oR88QV_e5k_T8MvSnEQ1DN2WT3iCDpwAzy9h0jm95my1NGqQH6qTgEG8xewulFV6p4SzMFOSASJEDJaJa7-MvqNyhQD9hUuP8hpzDlwqxMgX3RNLw6X3/s1600/IMG_3648.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We stayed at the <b><i><a href="https://hotelemc2.com/">EMC2 Hotel</a></i></b> downtown. It’s a really neat concept, based around "the intersection of arts and science". The room was gorgeous and it’s such a great location within walking distance to everything. The best part though, are the room service robots, Leo and Cleo. They deliver anything you need to your room, they even ring the doorbell and know how to call the elevator!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ClTw3K6QddA1Ys_vf-JsK8-FwqnZtNUBriQtxrmtbX-SR5f1MgtX1J60kNmQOb-K2Dd3VkisenQLUNZFqrXTtsH4GvGDiX6pAfGUOzYUk6heXlDFPZqZdo79sr9FwIt7FtXs8cTNhhl-J8HFDeNEx8hW6J5Vl58FFyPQEF48gLfSyKPaY9z22pHM/s320/IMG_3649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ClTw3K6QddA1Ys_vf-JsK8-FwqnZtNUBriQtxrmtbX-SR5f1MgtX1J60kNmQOb-K2Dd3VkisenQLUNZFqrXTtsH4GvGDiX6pAfGUOzYUk6heXlDFPZqZdo79sr9FwIt7FtXs8cTNhhl-J8HFDeNEx8hW6J5Vl58FFyPQEF48gLfSyKPaY9z22pHM/s1600/IMG_3649.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPw_T517mXYTOladpxNYe-OwUfW0mKGhybKAzKS_lqSBvO7AV4z-_2P9i8kOGwpQ1lpLC8pqJXJL7BePOqjvBl8-HyfsY1ZQBYQ3LOWXQJdil6pEDGMmXl7P5EbwBkMx3KFtmArWWdmNFhNWjwwM2ZaemBa8iK9MMCY_4AgPmSlX34YI643s1cLRDg/s320/IMG_3650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPw_T517mXYTOladpxNYe-OwUfW0mKGhybKAzKS_lqSBvO7AV4z-_2P9i8kOGwpQ1lpLC8pqJXJL7BePOqjvBl8-HyfsY1ZQBYQ3LOWXQJdil6pEDGMmXl7P5EbwBkMx3KFtmArWWdmNFhNWjwwM2ZaemBa8iK9MMCY_4AgPmSlX34YI643s1cLRDg/s1600/IMG_3650.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3f1p2Q6nXdQCFGzQ4BvYiNiz2h6zoFO0qad6F9xmpAiBiZjm4kDfakQgGUYaty34CjSqYceWuWtDPHOCgWWeYjGngZkYkdBvvWEIgM-nP2I6qyQm8I_oCqCehpZ46uLteRvPGMorx9d17CbDeLaAod0nrjcykrQzmjWLI2rl6SOIbQSoRLY-d6bJj/s320/IMG_3651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3f1p2Q6nXdQCFGzQ4BvYiNiz2h6zoFO0qad6F9xmpAiBiZjm4kDfakQgGUYaty34CjSqYceWuWtDPHOCgWWeYjGngZkYkdBvvWEIgM-nP2I6qyQm8I_oCqCehpZ46uLteRvPGMorx9d17CbDeLaAod0nrjcykrQzmjWLI2rl6SOIbQSoRLY-d6bJj/s1600/IMG_3651.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFULKsup0qq_cFBq3Vap57Jm5sHbBVrSR7Q8sYl6gqgbTFOd6eK3AFuTl8aNMjjOJJ8Z6tmvfJp7XcERchAu0-A87PNoQp9ffqWFdNBplkrZoZFwW8ecBjyeL91-ToLOOsybIYapfbFom2iKAdR8VUrjjRp2CKyhMQKma_z9_gX4jZ0N_8qTsJFAA/s320/IMG_3652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFULKsup0qq_cFBq3Vap57Jm5sHbBVrSR7Q8sYl6gqgbTFOd6eK3AFuTl8aNMjjOJJ8Z6tmvfJp7XcERchAu0-A87PNoQp9ffqWFdNBplkrZoZFwW8ecBjyeL91-ToLOOsybIYapfbFom2iKAdR8VUrjjRp2CKyhMQKma_z9_gX4jZ0N_8qTsJFAA/s1600/IMG_3652.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What’s a trip to Chicago without some seriously delicious food? We had pizza at Lou Malnati’s, a lovely fancy French dinner at Mon Ami Gabi in Lincoln Park, treated ourselves to some cupcakes from Sprinkles, and ended our trip with a nice lunch at The Lobby inside the Peninsula Hotel. Of everywhere we travel, I always know Chicago is full of good eats!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZktTZ1jLKAEsNTda7z8ycLo4CSwFQPUhWESuff7yB69peXp6VfHIocpW0TzHRDt65KD1fWAGMpFt4k7iNvZ45eZkLwcO3ybB7qAwpPFeaQ8ikr64hos0QTDW5fF5knLgfijLdB1HA67yUmY5Zx0rty5MJy-Yjghg2xyhFLuzya7wxMcc1lYrO77dn/s320/IMG_3654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZktTZ1jLKAEsNTda7z8ycLo4CSwFQPUhWESuff7yB69peXp6VfHIocpW0TzHRDt65KD1fWAGMpFt4k7iNvZ45eZkLwcO3ybB7qAwpPFeaQ8ikr64hos0QTDW5fF5knLgfijLdB1HA67yUmY5Zx0rty5MJy-Yjghg2xyhFLuzya7wxMcc1lYrO77dn/s1600/IMG_3654.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodxdEVxeQnrtHs4jtV0hXLM8m1NvECPTz5C-3ncvvBtYd6YpBUn6HqD3QRT3VVQZzKg5Zb80I3HiXFqUT_OquyYAulTLWeAvYLzeOVwUOZAcVnkfds9QqdkuHGYJ6Z0kHM9fzU1NCL1vi2ANeWzVRWN8oeCYwYlzbo03H-XzTQkxYU_V6LqN8SJui/s320/IMG_3662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodxdEVxeQnrtHs4jtV0hXLM8m1NvECPTz5C-3ncvvBtYd6YpBUn6HqD3QRT3VVQZzKg5Zb80I3HiXFqUT_OquyYAulTLWeAvYLzeOVwUOZAcVnkfds9QqdkuHGYJ6Z0kHM9fzU1NCL1vi2ANeWzVRWN8oeCYwYlzbo03H-XzTQkxYU_V6LqN8SJui/s1600/IMG_3662.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vDwfmT6HAgHoZP0b0P3_56rgXe-aGRhBP7yL0Xrcl17FJhaGU2Kw44FP0xmmNvCj_jmW8HVrdGrdm6kf8wU_Z5DU_ouxHTthF0cxKqL1M0WpWesWvyoqQDjOliluKQkjDdV-cZ0CasD2c4HzigFY22G-cOGRFJYX-ttX8XeJ1RKFK7MbxyfFhWOk/s320/IMG_3665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vDwfmT6HAgHoZP0b0P3_56rgXe-aGRhBP7yL0Xrcl17FJhaGU2Kw44FP0xmmNvCj_jmW8HVrdGrdm6kf8wU_Z5DU_ouxHTthF0cxKqL1M0WpWesWvyoqQDjOliluKQkjDdV-cZ0CasD2c4HzigFY22G-cOGRFJYX-ttX8XeJ1RKFK7MbxyfFhWOk/s1600/IMG_3665.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHf3GYF4yvzYDlv2_8i3v0Bs2q-yFMzynbrp8AA-lSmgAhUTT8cSG7bRhr2AunjsRkVMLBTPnMy70hblqdJfaSxrKYswXEwf_eV7AL1uwdIQvGQidXfKzLZCZWwF8Td5P11lMIzEEPk9dcTZI4Wbk2D2R-EVxeTCyZHwa2gUwOfycinRE1hKqYJSI8/s320/IMG_3668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHf3GYF4yvzYDlv2_8i3v0Bs2q-yFMzynbrp8AA-lSmgAhUTT8cSG7bRhr2AunjsRkVMLBTPnMy70hblqdJfaSxrKYswXEwf_eV7AL1uwdIQvGQidXfKzLZCZWwF8Td5P11lMIzEEPk9dcTZI4Wbk2D2R-EVxeTCyZHwa2gUwOfycinRE1hKqYJSI8/s1600/IMG_3668.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbPofQds-Lv63QYJVIQKbxoL3d7j8BBTwQ1KWwRp4FpDXCjuWuRUnn9ktdm09xFJM204Jc6X5uHz4irpTpbTRFq_ghHAmMB_IViMmCCLAto0J3Gq2pAU_5a3zxYyc7MRx1jMSSGmoMOXxpTYCcwy7loVCz-xQmTtkxVcXC4cvWPshNRSeEUZhW-pA/s320/IMG_3685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbPofQds-Lv63QYJVIQKbxoL3d7j8BBTwQ1KWwRp4FpDXCjuWuRUnn9ktdm09xFJM204Jc6X5uHz4irpTpbTRFq_ghHAmMB_IViMmCCLAto0J3Gq2pAU_5a3zxYyc7MRx1jMSSGmoMOXxpTYCcwy7loVCz-xQmTtkxVcXC4cvWPshNRSeEUZhW-pA/s1600/IMG_3685.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">While we were there we saw Moulin Rouge the musical. It was seriously one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. You could tell the actors were having so much fun and were so into it…that makes watching even more engaging. We also did some shopping (I had to pick up a few trinkets from the new Chanel location on Oak Street), and we ended our trip with spa treatments at the Peninsula. I would definitely recommend the spa, it’s clean, quiet, and the staff is lovely. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOIXWAR-bdL4NsctVCerZqq2YSRVrEH7J8aj6euptbAG6d07L3eRvbrwZcIaMz9TtMxjyZ2YHI5gY_kYM7xBuWC4MutUckAXzYN88oSm1H1kBG2lqh1yplQNJ1lqhBDbIe9KsV2Y-uNXpV5xSadvszvHVea5LLGzJAtnN889fBpus-XyipziS5PQA/s320/IMG_3671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOIXWAR-bdL4NsctVCerZqq2YSRVrEH7J8aj6euptbAG6d07L3eRvbrwZcIaMz9TtMxjyZ2YHI5gY_kYM7xBuWC4MutUckAXzYN88oSm1H1kBG2lqh1yplQNJ1lqhBDbIe9KsV2Y-uNXpV5xSadvszvHVea5LLGzJAtnN889fBpus-XyipziS5PQA/s1600/IMG_3671.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GGEGJKl4xzWlkKfF69Z_4oItj82LhJuC5M8W7Tg8VZ3qIPz9MK6rExk_D7vDcGRorerVeyyCd9VHdeylLmWasibk6bzMB-1X_MBqDsIRUwe3CeAH-ybltanvy9hJ0FubucALJWlHlOxAnAXNZqCA61Qxkhofa8d-GsRNZ4civ6IRvyFeY7PO-9zC/s640/IMG_3678.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="640" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GGEGJKl4xzWlkKfF69Z_4oItj82LhJuC5M8W7Tg8VZ3qIPz9MK6rExk_D7vDcGRorerVeyyCd9VHdeylLmWasibk6bzMB-1X_MBqDsIRUwe3CeAH-ybltanvy9hJ0FubucALJWlHlOxAnAXNZqCA61Qxkhofa8d-GsRNZ4civ6IRvyFeY7PO-9zC/s320/IMG_3678.GIF" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RAu90GqtP_CqMpu8IoPIkMQVKw1jtUKXY-uz5OvR3VwAArhaD1O5Jj6pCrMSLLqu10xXIpY_uGS5v_VmhZTreMuV6NKc3hKw9hhB-B4ZubMHEhSUmW_10jZJ8Me_UaEV1uQ8OccdesrEIhSiaWnZtLRhM-prfmStAPKtCR_UBdkGkcwAnIUNU5K4/s320/IMG_3684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RAu90GqtP_CqMpu8IoPIkMQVKw1jtUKXY-uz5OvR3VwAArhaD1O5Jj6pCrMSLLqu10xXIpY_uGS5v_VmhZTreMuV6NKc3hKw9hhB-B4ZubMHEhSUmW_10jZJ8Me_UaEV1uQ8OccdesrEIhSiaWnZtLRhM-prfmStAPKtCR_UBdkGkcwAnIUNU5K4/s1600/IMG_3684.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8r0EmvGnnUOUOFDksTu4PHWVI64gNb0OGFcrVMFgImbNMBgG3JPEgCSLiTq-V1nm7IWX99K2RY_eDrKOU6nI9Z9aDkUa1NyVr1wO5nTQCN056SIofyG7J1KxmBkhl4iGIQveZnP9x8WRUk7l5K7GjlamC3hoS-G8ZSnQZ6oX8kGgQIf6uiliWcjk8/s320/IMG_3687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8r0EmvGnnUOUOFDksTu4PHWVI64gNb0OGFcrVMFgImbNMBgG3JPEgCSLiTq-V1nm7IWX99K2RY_eDrKOU6nI9Z9aDkUa1NyVr1wO5nTQCN056SIofyG7J1KxmBkhl4iGIQveZnP9x8WRUk7l5K7GjlamC3hoS-G8ZSnQZ6oX8kGgQIf6uiliWcjk8/s1600/IMG_3687.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>It was a quick, 2 night trip and then home to pick up the dogs! It was a wonderful time and I can’t wait to return to Chicago again soon. </span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-11246457285562279712022-07-11T10:00:00.007-04:002022-07-11T10:00:00.184-04:00☮️ 12 Things<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Although I’m unsure of it’s origins, I saw this list of 12 Things to Always Remember when I was scrolling </span><span style="color: #222222; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://themindsjournal.com/quotes/">The Minds Journal</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> and I would like to share it as some food for thought:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></p><ol style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The past can’t be changed. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Opinions don’t define your reality. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Everyone’s journey is different. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Judgements are not about you. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Overthinking will lead to sadness. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happiness is found within. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Your thoughts affect your mood. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Smiles are contagious. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kindness is free. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s okay to let go and move on. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What goes around, comes around. </span></li><li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Things always get better with time. </span></li></ol><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I saved this in my phone and reread it often, particularly #7 and #10. What’s your favorite on the list? Let me know down below, I love hearing from you. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, wishing you a fabulous week ahead. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-65099062661526630912022-07-04T10:00:00.018-04:002022-07-04T10:00:00.238-04:00🧨 Independence Day 2022<p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">Hi there and thanks for stopping by! Wishing you and your family a very fun and safe Independence Day, filled with lots of burgers and dogs, s'mores, and fireworks! </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">(If you need a fabulous topping for your burgers, you MUST try <b><i><a href="http://ciaobella119.blogspot.com/2019/08/shack-sauce.html">this recipe</a></i></b> for copycat Shake Shack sauce!)</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPtPJV6hFpxvBp7mcEw0W1XouvKev0cjbfJSWa_WlzNGnAkc5tFaFvmPIp2JVE4fZurDOqXVk3QsM9Ct7bkUQHwopK8lVcvQL8xdKUOKGACapDRTB2vMFeAdiHp_UO28-qDzwrOtNm3ons36X7XZw_As51PWU_YsxEH3lR1FWMu-TfOMGWXs3RGWg/s275/download.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPtPJV6hFpxvBp7mcEw0W1XouvKev0cjbfJSWa_WlzNGnAkc5tFaFvmPIp2JVE4fZurDOqXVk3QsM9Ct7bkUQHwopK8lVcvQL8xdKUOKGACapDRTB2vMFeAdiHp_UO28-qDzwrOtNm3ons36X7XZw_As51PWU_YsxEH3lR1FWMu-TfOMGWXs3RGWg/s1600/download.png" width="275" /></a></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;">"I believe in America because we have great dreams, and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true."~ Wendell L. Wilkie</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-55902505148343961292022-06-27T10:00:00.053-04:002022-06-27T10:00:00.194-04:00✈️ Poland 2022<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">David and I had such a blast on our last trip to Poland in November, we knew we wanted to visit again as soon as possible. So we took a trip back to Warsaw in February this year and had a wonderful time, as always! </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This was our 5th time traveling to Poland and each time we find new and exciting things to explore. Here’s some photo highlights from our trip:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40MtHQX3mJtFoou9SxQ2TqtyXMRLeEPEzoqELWk1PnQ6PFZUfrr9vvNQopzUYkNvdB301h62aak7W4F46FPyhbpIwXR6VH0VdoU4pwSOqV2r38mZCOOwG_RXnRcwmFWekhiWBtZLRoi3YByWxEgifTJSgCwGEUJRm6FGdTC1DMRWyZEVTTFw2KFjH/s320/IMG_3238.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40MtHQX3mJtFoou9SxQ2TqtyXMRLeEPEzoqELWk1PnQ6PFZUfrr9vvNQopzUYkNvdB301h62aak7W4F46FPyhbpIwXR6VH0VdoU4pwSOqV2r38mZCOOwG_RXnRcwmFWekhiWBtZLRoi3YByWxEgifTJSgCwGEUJRm6FGdTC1DMRWyZEVTTFw2KFjH/s1600/IMG_3238.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A walk on our first night after dinner. We were so jetlagged!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NmDl9Rq915v7GtvdqiCYV-1l5T9S9lTdajHyQ0qm7-IfoDmVGMRYg3FbgCxH3oWRKHHw_1e8mQoB7SCiZvmNgmMtwYqpkg_Sf8aDXUovaqQB3B2GSHi-AZSsLYKsg4FwokW0mZdok2eKD1gNyW3my14cSsz0mSuvGjkTr0VXBOP4KZpJJQjX6RCQ/s320/IMG_3244.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NmDl9Rq915v7GtvdqiCYV-1l5T9S9lTdajHyQ0qm7-IfoDmVGMRYg3FbgCxH3oWRKHHw_1e8mQoB7SCiZvmNgmMtwYqpkg_Sf8aDXUovaqQB3B2GSHi-AZSsLYKsg4FwokW0mZdok2eKD1gNyW3my14cSsz0mSuvGjkTr0VXBOP4KZpJJQjX6RCQ/s1600/IMG_3244.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 24k gold cocktail and an Aperol spritz at Concept 13 Restaurant. Delicious!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0smKA5wmduqOlO_DBjlACsXR9PtkzsevWi5b7PBAf0OnEN6Gedr-7IGs2hjn5kGMDuvHrSga10Pq-BVq0FP8qCxyQEKGh0UVyo-oPLsKmPE-BXcYG8sELq8tBNTklppNvH9VhWblsw2NMoU0TpoAES49qXEq21Pp_eBIGAoAKFt0PlI-XgTYB3URD/s320/IMG_3245.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="248" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0smKA5wmduqOlO_DBjlACsXR9PtkzsevWi5b7PBAf0OnEN6Gedr-7IGs2hjn5kGMDuvHrSga10Pq-BVq0FP8qCxyQEKGh0UVyo-oPLsKmPE-BXcYG8sELq8tBNTklppNvH9VhWblsw2NMoU0TpoAES49qXEq21Pp_eBIGAoAKFt0PlI-XgTYB3URD/s1600/IMG_3245.jpg" width="248" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch at Concept 13, a Michelin rated restaurant. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBg1OQuzQ6QBBs-Lr3tUw3c7Jfz2X5fvp-ivOtjS_S6jLTdPhhh7IaUuDdm7kXo3MkjM5XMeDOhOvx-dWJssOueT9wE4FqG06pCC0wSKP9B2Dq5cC_JGy0V4sNL31fWR2ad9t23sos8Z1_8Y5FLzPUcwhSPRm6mzeWre1LgIsAKWvMqvbG-4VNTg-H/s320/IMG_3246.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBg1OQuzQ6QBBs-Lr3tUw3c7Jfz2X5fvp-ivOtjS_S6jLTdPhhh7IaUuDdm7kXo3MkjM5XMeDOhOvx-dWJssOueT9wE4FqG06pCC0wSKP9B2Dq5cC_JGy0V4sNL31fWR2ad9t23sos8Z1_8Y5FLzPUcwhSPRm6mzeWre1LgIsAKWvMqvbG-4VNTg-H/s1600/IMG_3246.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miso-poached pear with homemade gelato and candied pine nuts. So refreshing!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHP5ZixLIq9wPknuwr4LiHoUfVB0_aJMS_u2L3UaHCbMUTtYf7EWmMB-qjPPnJN6rqGi1OHBE8AU2q2srN1JqieDxZQDkl0KXDhAbFnH8UYIwedQorMqbtbZobrm5xT3eENyX43pqs9VaODWKY9z8Gsot_LbrHCQ0_WrzTCya5wC6RZSqyi2eVI88/s320/IMG_3260.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHP5ZixLIq9wPknuwr4LiHoUfVB0_aJMS_u2L3UaHCbMUTtYf7EWmMB-qjPPnJN6rqGi1OHBE8AU2q2srN1JqieDxZQDkl0KXDhAbFnH8UYIwedQorMqbtbZobrm5xT3eENyX43pqs9VaODWKY9z8Gsot_LbrHCQ0_WrzTCya5wC6RZSqyi2eVI88/s1600/IMG_3260.jpg" width="258" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view from our suite. It was such a nice room!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9v9VwZGpkwwlDeyaY7Ctam6w2wevYghUQo_2sVwN-K2hiCESqFlRcqLc6xDQgMacGrzSyiBhMrYIdNwZbw-FkIa3zBe7vFsOJ-7tzNe2sVvOBADsXhTzkDuATogiXtudszYCKwtj29NyduybsZq_Ges4RX3G4nI8q1uddKZxKVr6vuX8Uk1Lhtf1z/s320/IMG_3268.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="248" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9v9VwZGpkwwlDeyaY7Ctam6w2wevYghUQo_2sVwN-K2hiCESqFlRcqLc6xDQgMacGrzSyiBhMrYIdNwZbw-FkIa3zBe7vFsOJ-7tzNe2sVvOBADsXhTzkDuATogiXtudszYCKwtj29NyduybsZq_Ges4RX3G4nI8q1uddKZxKVr6vuX8Uk1Lhtf1z/s1600/IMG_3268.jpg" width="248" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spinach and cheese pierogi and cottage cheese dumplings with bacon and onions. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrpsM20Kp4zc9mOZU6JjH0TdrMmnMpBko-NXuJc6cAzawcR3P-v2JjnShKxV74Uh8Uz8vcu08hzeCrfX0yXevFt7edqOHcmWUWihhbdEDZJ3aaZzKoUJLkStH-e3VciD6mvKVPa0oj0wCfGBoDDOtSbZSUzm-te8HfJLVB1t4hkUk6umKHE-0Op81/s320/IMG_3269.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrpsM20Kp4zc9mOZU6JjH0TdrMmnMpBko-NXuJc6cAzawcR3P-v2JjnShKxV74Uh8Uz8vcu08hzeCrfX0yXevFt7edqOHcmWUWihhbdEDZJ3aaZzKoUJLkStH-e3VciD6mvKVPa0oj0wCfGBoDDOtSbZSUzm-te8HfJLVB1t4hkUk6umKHE-0Op81/s1600/IMG_3269.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We saw Rigoletto at the Polish National Opera in Warsaw and the building was magnificent. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggNRWaIT1ypKhdQxNek0V5IQhWWKOYgdlMBbHDEfxr-_Uja4UQkyBkxCUr3gU2A0TPC1Q8kaf50QywozSR32lTvqVsOQm1eXq8clFL80qYQxoxyt59emSINUetvl5da_SzhqSRYk9Mpoq3zE9t75ZICbGlM1FZI0b3zBWH6e2muXhZEM8OymIb4l7/s320/IMG_3272.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggNRWaIT1ypKhdQxNek0V5IQhWWKOYgdlMBbHDEfxr-_Uja4UQkyBkxCUr3gU2A0TPC1Q8kaf50QywozSR32lTvqVsOQm1eXq8clFL80qYQxoxyt59emSINUetvl5da_SzhqSRYk9Mpoq3zE9t75ZICbGlM1FZI0b3zBWH6e2muXhZEM8OymIb4l7/s1600/IMG_3272.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The box seats cost only ~$20USD. What a deal!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVAoPuGepxke1EdpBpGGYVPcI9oRUCa6sZH6lPiG-bUuYVlMyQMZ7AbhXZLH2DB-D8SssxkjVHunP4Jlhs3LJo1O48qPabDvH3hB9g4q8dHJ0g_vUnnIS9a-O4QZxrkH_GGZ5fdUXyEwIILvChwGjYzszRLp1-N5kvENa_vC-Lf4qrpWCTxmBtYKM/s320/IMG_3274.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="320" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVAoPuGepxke1EdpBpGGYVPcI9oRUCa6sZH6lPiG-bUuYVlMyQMZ7AbhXZLH2DB-D8SssxkjVHunP4Jlhs3LJo1O48qPabDvH3hB9g4q8dHJ0g_vUnnIS9a-O4QZxrkH_GGZ5fdUXyEwIILvChwGjYzszRLp1-N5kvENa_vC-Lf4qrpWCTxmBtYKM/s1600/IMG_3274.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The opera house at night. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhychZA7jw6z8JQku5f1ddtJo7F6FfxrIRvFgJH7LNZUy9ybyjAPCWCB3GnXgBifkwMgUw9C03O43uUYwyn4mrAlcpAMzLifnbl9DGip23BSsUbke_l8ahzSp0MLm6CRuT1wP9XhDm5OVP6q_YpIjCtYzPixkO7l9LtkiPAHsw1_3yU3EyssS1sbCqg/s320/IMG_3281.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhychZA7jw6z8JQku5f1ddtJo7F6FfxrIRvFgJH7LNZUy9ybyjAPCWCB3GnXgBifkwMgUw9C03O43uUYwyn4mrAlcpAMzLifnbl9DGip23BSsUbke_l8ahzSp0MLm6CRuT1wP9XhDm5OVP6q_YpIjCtYzPixkO7l9LtkiPAHsw1_3yU3EyssS1sbCqg/s1600/IMG_3281.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner at one of our favorite Italian cafes, Trattoria Rucola. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrK8ZyQpjwTNPZsCQEz1Trkg9iFQBphXrXhzhzw7tJaqJ-LEh9jxIJmJ5EYsmv6sDbEeCO0DYoo9DXkr4Kyjh77Z99Y7ocXawC1T6nCd_QTwcVWFY0ZM4sGTmAIz5_z42D4mrsePIntfpMCUiOq-IK9xJKCaoyhhmyoa9TRgYxaw84L0nH6svr6Gx0/s320/IMG_3290.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="320" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrK8ZyQpjwTNPZsCQEz1Trkg9iFQBphXrXhzhzw7tJaqJ-LEh9jxIJmJ5EYsmv6sDbEeCO0DYoo9DXkr4Kyjh77Z99Y7ocXawC1T6nCd_QTwcVWFY0ZM4sGTmAIz5_z42D4mrsePIntfpMCUiOq-IK9xJKCaoyhhmyoa9TRgYxaw84L0nH6svr6Gx0/s1600/IMG_3290.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even the airport schnitzel is delicious. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9hJOsrytrBewhM_5-xe7NM31jeEtCKRb62_voHt2Jds0b8j9YRM6XDYZZNbPSCxoYtHytmwXARGXRbkUFE6dkeWU3oIq-ySI4NFKiSJFO0VHvUqVMG7q0u6Mt3-gy77rjhMXVDWR0RNp4xkJfY_m11ROlX1c8XFEiy_exNprlLsTVENFsNTeomqx/s320/IMG_3541.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9hJOsrytrBewhM_5-xe7NM31jeEtCKRb62_voHt2Jds0b8j9YRM6XDYZZNbPSCxoYtHytmwXARGXRbkUFE6dkeWU3oIq-ySI4NFKiSJFO0VHvUqVMG7q0u6Mt3-gy77rjhMXVDWR0RNp4xkJfY_m11ROlX1c8XFEiy_exNprlLsTVENFsNTeomqx/s1600/IMG_3541.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sunny selfie in the hotel lobby.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrGApE9L3BW-FDgWUD24ONLYb6UpejIId9SRSMw8WLS48Ezo9ZMunsta86_6FdtzSlGttJZJxxCn37MprHI04KrwuJEAjV1O65D0MwHBLKnF0QlRkr5x9LNfg83TZUjZOjoioXnlSzly5AS3CoQYOB1RuHvlWhs2RZyTG2Iy_TqscQnFKyvshE4Xe/s320/IMG_3548.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrGApE9L3BW-FDgWUD24ONLYb6UpejIId9SRSMw8WLS48Ezo9ZMunsta86_6FdtzSlGttJZJxxCn37MprHI04KrwuJEAjV1O65D0MwHBLKnF0QlRkr5x9LNfg83TZUjZOjoioXnlSzly5AS3CoQYOB1RuHvlWhs2RZyTG2Iy_TqscQnFKyvshE4Xe/s1600/IMG_3548.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A hand-made pottery shop filled to the brim with blue and white treasures. I brought back a bunch of souvenirs from this shop. It was our first time stopping in here. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpZ91ukug2IPN9WMYBl_Ni40Kva2Sw4TxfELPJ4NNY85bZ-T0tH3DEwDVDNUjwuqQtwtLGBUFKttGo1ydiTMg2zChhRmRRm09giWTo9mn3a98Jtn4TOCONG0uABjJsmurh7RljLSXyZw2HrEUXfDjM1IN6J-AhWkph_JF6atiOqfKilC0HE0NeQjx/s320/IMG_3550.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpZ91ukug2IPN9WMYBl_Ni40Kva2Sw4TxfELPJ4NNY85bZ-T0tH3DEwDVDNUjwuqQtwtLGBUFKttGo1ydiTMg2zChhRmRRm09giWTo9mn3a98Jtn4TOCONG0uABjJsmurh7RljLSXyZw2HrEUXfDjM1IN6J-AhWkph_JF6atiOqfKilC0HE0NeQjx/s1600/IMG_3550.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bunny-shaped pizza at Vapiano. Complete with a pineapple smile! :)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAOOhwSRL8WffSC7F9MvhP3NWUEF-_CuCKAn98ZFTGVyNbM6Pg0xRL9vSR1nUHZ7M6GQvghecWt4QPnLSjY8UXEGbEmx-zCLtS4KzFYUvDHub-BiDBy-ELABhnZ1m2fG_WXInSzmilMvtvIno0NXo7fAKgVNhRUcFtDOBWa79gB_Tc_o8jRkMOmDN/s320/IMG_3552.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAOOhwSRL8WffSC7F9MvhP3NWUEF-_CuCKAn98ZFTGVyNbM6Pg0xRL9vSR1nUHZ7M6GQvghecWt4QPnLSjY8UXEGbEmx-zCLtS4KzFYUvDHub-BiDBy-ELABhnZ1m2fG_WXInSzmilMvtvIno0NXo7fAKgVNhRUcFtDOBWa79gB_Tc_o8jRkMOmDN/s1600/IMG_3552.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grocery store Pączki for a treat one night. Our favorite was filled with sour cherries and topped with candied almonds. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We spent the week relaxing, taking walks, eating some really delicious foods, and unplugging from the real world. Until next time, Poland!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-272019104414998372022-06-20T10:00:00.011-04:002022-06-20T10:00:00.187-04:00🍷 D&G Wines<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeHZa4PDyJHM8K6kWqDNzkhQTqpd8dshKYDVTEAbvgdQEkSCW-tPqkTSK7eUfxtFzYbnYBszyhu1q6M6wipQtsnWHAfe7yiDCj8IKffYlaI_MfoXSCsaItmvY1v5kwdLnotv0dVgDrbSBxInty9OdZ2qIx_m6a1CFGpMCMxk-tkSf5SqNZkOZrlRw/s320/IMG_2988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeHZa4PDyJHM8K6kWqDNzkhQTqpd8dshKYDVTEAbvgdQEkSCW-tPqkTSK7eUfxtFzYbnYBszyhu1q6M6wipQtsnWHAfe7yiDCj8IKffYlaI_MfoXSCsaItmvY1v5kwdLnotv0dVgDrbSBxInty9OdZ2qIx_m6a1CFGpMCMxk-tkSf5SqNZkOZrlRw/s1600/IMG_2988.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Today I’m sharing a wonderful collaboration I’ve recently discovered. It blends my love of two things, wine and fashion!</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Being Sicilian myself, I was delighted to find this rosé. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana worked with Sicilian winery Donnafugata, nestled on the northern slopes of Mount Etna. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The blend has notes of strawberries, peaches, and bergamot. It’s light and not too acidic, and the pale pink color is absolutely gorgeous (not to mention the packaging). It would be lovely to drink in the upcoming warmer weather, and I think a bottle would make a lovely gift. I would love to try their red blend next!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’d like to pick up a bottle for yourself, check out the <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.b-21.com/2020-Donnafugata-Dolce-Gabbana-Rosa/productinfo/ITDFRO20AE/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplpITDFRO20AE&sc_intid=ITDFRO20AE&gclid=CjwKCAjwiuuRBhBvEiwAFXKaNNsMD40mL9OGlMD2PARUhXs7E1MmxqO3cqI-IexkcQUYqek6lYuQkxoCnmEQAvD_BwE#.Yjt41v7MLIU">B-21 website</a></span>. They ship nationwide.</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-48692442331109770292022-06-13T10:00:00.001-04:002022-06-13T10:00:00.188-04:00👩🏻🍳 New Recipes<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hi there and thanks for stopping in! I thought I’d share some things I’ve whipped up lately in case you’re looking for some inspiration in the kitchen. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Breakfast-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cinnamon Raisin Baked Oatmeal Cups-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made these on a Sunday night and they were great for quick breakfasts and snacks throughout the week. <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.katheats.com/cinnamon-raisin-baked-oatmeal-muffins">Here’s</a></span> the recipe. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7Obm83t-zzbX_eSaYOpHutvwJNjSQ4HNLvWzTghJ5L0nhGVOn-RuyAsRV5ECmLDjlDlZo5D63qTqLYTw9WIat16RQw5WnhoSCckctlIazp-tns4WDoQXnpuG7m37ZYMwzRigDibw8QQy5pxxrO4-ysFYimcqiq4FZbEYw5tvKqHNt2ZvFH6Ih6bW/s320/IMG_3096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7Obm83t-zzbX_eSaYOpHutvwJNjSQ4HNLvWzTghJ5L0nhGVOn-RuyAsRV5ECmLDjlDlZo5D63qTqLYTw9WIat16RQw5WnhoSCckctlIazp-tns4WDoQXnpuG7m37ZYMwzRigDibw8QQy5pxxrO4-ysFYimcqiq4FZbEYw5tvKqHNt2ZvFH6Ih6bW/s1600/IMG_3096.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Croissant Brunch Bake-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This was a big hit! I assembled it the night before and put it in the fridge. The combo of sweet, flaky croissant, mixed with salty ham and cheese is such a wonderful combo. <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://pinchofyum.com/egg-and-croissant-brunch-bake">Here’s</a></span> the recipe. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SoUpTeExhq2hyr4GdVro_Hez3Lk0IZV8JdHaFha-aFh-bxVV-JoHFM0xjAJ-SDZjTdStN_OXrslqyiD03T2zaofhNEJnmAM8p403MwYH_LyAYWe7DI9DfY1w7D3519PNuUfnXPsIWk63PkqKO8cWoruIE4z9e0NKkz2UHIO4xuRhwTSAMpkUT-c4/s4005/IMG_3527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3013" data-original-width="4005" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SoUpTeExhq2hyr4GdVro_Hez3Lk0IZV8JdHaFha-aFh-bxVV-JoHFM0xjAJ-SDZjTdStN_OXrslqyiD03T2zaofhNEJnmAM8p403MwYH_LyAYWe7DI9DfY1w7D3519PNuUfnXPsIWk63PkqKO8cWoruIE4z9e0NKkz2UHIO4xuRhwTSAMpkUT-c4/s320/IMG_3527.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lunch-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Turkey & Brie Panini-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I used a Costco baguette, and added some Brie slices (I didn’t use the rind) and turkey lunch meat. I then added a mix of strawberry jelly and Mayo, and warmed it in my cast iron skillet with a tad of butter. I pressed it down with my bacon press. It was one of the most delicious sandwiches I’ve ever had. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHi6xwGPRJzo8wpsxNr1qqXLHeww_zCLwtTg6E1kTHzerjS3fUzdp5zLUDUtIGUEdYtBNU1pZIUfvzLgtVOrnl88Vpg6hn2snFuEXTUvYRo9HeK8I3BFH7oi7aeUAW4FJ5fla-iUAY6ruT3-vleaC6H00XK7TUzXXnZgFdIwumwhn2sdBBJbKOLE3m/s4032/IMG_3345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHi6xwGPRJzo8wpsxNr1qqXLHeww_zCLwtTg6E1kTHzerjS3fUzdp5zLUDUtIGUEdYtBNU1pZIUfvzLgtVOrnl88Vpg6hn2snFuEXTUvYRo9HeK8I3BFH7oi7aeUAW4FJ5fla-iUAY6ruT3-vleaC6H00XK7TUzXXnZgFdIwumwhn2sdBBJbKOLE3m/s320/IMG_3345.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dinner-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chicken Enchiladas-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I used a Costco rotisserie chicken to make this a quick weeknight meal. I shredded it and added a package of softened cream cheese and a cup of diced sautéed onions, along with some garlic powder and oregano and a handful of shredded cheddar cheese. I rolled up about 2 Tbsp of the mixture in some prepackaged tortillas, and used my favorite enchilada sauce recipe, <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/61727/ten-minute-enchilada-sauce/">here</a></span>. I then topped it with another handful of shredded cheese and baked for 40 minutes, covered in foil. I broiled it for a minute until the cheese was bubbly. These were wonderful and I’ll make them again soon!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhqkP8V30uw7cp9DBCqMfTeks7Rp4_6MZmF6fo1LU6BLmoVULMi7lariyB2hVR0ytVPQHYP9cgWsRSPMht7xhPqzx2IVCbC-bAnzpk43x0DvcKYhMpaqCPtkZnhDZ2gMCGiL6Lou_3zR-AEL_Tz261snU9z6FzDBTi06IPDDGsB82Vi2nF74XtjC2/s320/IMG_3098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhqkP8V30uw7cp9DBCqMfTeks7Rp4_6MZmF6fo1LU6BLmoVULMi7lariyB2hVR0ytVPQHYP9cgWsRSPMht7xhPqzx2IVCbC-bAnzpk43x0DvcKYhMpaqCPtkZnhDZ2gMCGiL6Lou_3zR-AEL_Tz261snU9z6FzDBTi06IPDDGsB82Vi2nF74XtjC2/s1600/IMG_3098.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUH4DeMYErileewgSZMgUyqExz-vxNS3aMD26_-TntPtYu7deGBlkw-PfVShPI6NI8A07mp118Etw_c1xbL6HhnihGqrYddfkuJ9V8Jb938nZh7hbk9e9V0SkpLsNXA_oCcSNOko4Thh5icIWAg22yKhRlAVoUZtBu_1tpyh9rA-SJF9PoL4CHmb3i/s320/IMG_3099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUH4DeMYErileewgSZMgUyqExz-vxNS3aMD26_-TntPtYu7deGBlkw-PfVShPI6NI8A07mp118Etw_c1xbL6HhnihGqrYddfkuJ9V8Jb938nZh7hbk9e9V0SkpLsNXA_oCcSNOko4Thh5icIWAg22yKhRlAVoUZtBu_1tpyh9rA-SJF9PoL4CHmb3i/s1600/IMG_3099.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Roast Pork Loins Over Roasted Veggie Salad-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This was fantastic. On one pan I roasted some pork loins, topped with a mixture of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and a shake of cayenne pepper. On another pan I roasted cubes of potato, onions, and pears. I toasted some walnuts in a pan and layered some baby greens, the walnuts and roast veggies, and topped with the sliced pork. I made <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/maple-dijon-vinaigrette-4606607">this dressing</a> </span>to top it with. So fancy but so easy!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JGgNO-DUD0DTH38Wu4x64-YY-5mLlGVldSnjNAmTmOHjbdFiB6j3HU7dZ3j-3DVmnmpJUdBC-kymDANxOgADUfqMMabn-C1OZ6dHmnuqJ6yujZXSOGTxVRsciGH8hXHYNZRHmbaxXc60TAY4x8IArZwKXx3y9at6yznQa8mBEjpDLnCgtwXve-v9/s320/IMG_3323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="251" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JGgNO-DUD0DTH38Wu4x64-YY-5mLlGVldSnjNAmTmOHjbdFiB6j3HU7dZ3j-3DVmnmpJUdBC-kymDANxOgADUfqMMabn-C1OZ6dHmnuqJ6yujZXSOGTxVRsciGH8hXHYNZRHmbaxXc60TAY4x8IArZwKXx3y9at6yznQa8mBEjpDLnCgtwXve-v9/s1600/IMG_3323.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you tried any new recipes lately? Let me know down below, I love hearing from you. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;"><b>PS~ A very Happy Father's Day to all the dads on Sunday. Love you to the moon and back, Dad! </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;"><b>💚</b></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;"><b>💚</b></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;"><b>💚</b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3-swf1c439F0MRt_z81MtaGsrixSOM7pocxT6XSfiDSiF-KIXSwyC2WHyVnQkfo0mGOyesOv6H0hYqCwWwwVKz5fvIWn60QDYPQi9MUykhtmJ3iab1OmDqIWrWbBrVkKM0ZvnkX91LR5FtfeSCJ5D2JV8yd-j4It1ktBDW1bUwxvjiefiW1WpE6P/s640/IMG_3415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3-swf1c439F0MRt_z81MtaGsrixSOM7pocxT6XSfiDSiF-KIXSwyC2WHyVnQkfo0mGOyesOv6H0hYqCwWwwVKz5fvIWn60QDYPQi9MUykhtmJ3iab1OmDqIWrWbBrVkKM0ZvnkX91LR5FtfeSCJ5D2JV8yd-j4It1ktBDW1bUwxvjiefiW1WpE6P/s320/IMG_3415.jpg" width="252" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-4813068178319010072022-06-06T10:00:00.019-04:002022-06-06T10:00:00.181-04:00💄 Walmart Beauty Box-Spring 2022<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">If you read my previous Walmart Beauty Box review, you’ll know it was a doozy. I was only able to use one out of the seven items. I’m happy to report that my most recent box was MUCH better!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here’s a few of the standouts from my Spring box:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6JS72C6P_GZzD1QMVAxcb8MFbfLLgjMpXP8MyXDhdX1vcpgYckTLd7ZLWv-WvQNgGsfVQca4YmQrZ8m0KP6sS2Sg2TFDiL7tDDzoBX1VVL6njXILWsekg63rbndHI-147oGiVPVEv8uw10ASWcpQ7rKpKtH7ACCXcKtmUXTYVizEAT16b5x1PEF3/s3658/IMG_3439.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2841" data-original-width="3658" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6JS72C6P_GZzD1QMVAxcb8MFbfLLgjMpXP8MyXDhdX1vcpgYckTLd7ZLWv-WvQNgGsfVQca4YmQrZ8m0KP6sS2Sg2TFDiL7tDDzoBX1VVL6njXILWsekg63rbndHI-147oGiVPVEv8uw10ASWcpQ7rKpKtH7ACCXcKtmUXTYVizEAT16b5x1PEF3/s320/IMG_3439.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/imPRESS-Color-Press-on-Manicure-Point-Pink-Short/633993385">Impress Press-On Nails-</a></i></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was so skeptical to try these but I made sure to push them all the way against my cuticles as well as filing them down to a more believable length (it took less than 5 minutes!). While they didn’t last more than a few days (I’m so rough on my hands), I couldn’t believe how good they looked! I won’t be skipping my bi-weekly manicures, but I would definitely keep a pack of these for an unexpected event or a weekend getaway. And at $5 a pack they’re a bargain compared to the nail salon. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQuUqw6XDr5pKQrlH6676e1YKCFlaCJYrugRt8Ql1hp-zyOXPinmOKcXLp1wMP3Yv6VdDMV4d0K5p4DPDtr7Z-0G-XeuvEX0dTEF5ZLjE4oiJZuRdbyswtOhNb5IKwFi6yPQwNVcx6istMOGZtMctsdee0wVF-FY7bkLkgRo_WhX4QHG5l95HLNDP/s320/IMG_3443.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQuUqw6XDr5pKQrlH6676e1YKCFlaCJYrugRt8Ql1hp-zyOXPinmOKcXLp1wMP3Yv6VdDMV4d0K5p4DPDtr7Z-0G-XeuvEX0dTEF5ZLjE4oiJZuRdbyswtOhNb5IKwFi6yPQwNVcx6istMOGZtMctsdee0wVF-FY7bkLkgRo_WhX4QHG5l95HLNDP/s1600/IMG_3443.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/MONDAY-Haircare-SMOOTH-Shampoo-SLS-and-Paraben-Free-354ml-12oz/300226582?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3291&adid=22222222277300226582_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-293946777986&wl5=9004000&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=300226582&wl13=3291&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=CjwKCAjwiuuRBhBvEiwAFXKaNKuCaUDGqMYDM8jHZbEJ07YK_9OBxWbZGqiuvTIpOnKU3HDytes5jBoCbooQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Monday Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner-</a></i></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is one of the best shampoo and conditioners duos I’ve tried in a long time. It’s made for frizzy and dull hair, and I could tell the difference from one wash. It helped tame down my frizz without giving me helmet head, haha. It’s around $7 a bottle and is cruelty free too!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hard-Candy-Glitteratzi-Crystal-Lip-Duo-1694-Crushed-Crimson-32-oz/445541315?athcpid=445541315&athpgid=AthenaItempage&athcgid=null&athznid=si&athieid=v0&athstid=CS004&athguid=00-958a8b472ce2da6ea0285381396642ed-a8b5eb883173051e-01&athancid=null&athena=true">Hard Candy Crystal Lip Duo-</a></i></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was sent the shade Crushed Crimson and whoa! One end is a chrome iridescent lipstick and the other side is a glitter topper. The results are like a disco ball, in the very best way. This is so fun for date night and lasts hours. I would love to try a more neutral color, I’ve got my eye on the nude shade Shimmering Champagne. After spending way too much money on lip products from department store brands, I’m astounded at the quality for under $7. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’re looking for a fun subscription I can’t recommend <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://beautybox.walmart.com/">Walmart Beauty</a> </span>enough. The box is only $6.98 shipped and they’re mailed quarterly. For me, it's the perfect amount of products to try. I also love travel sized goodies, perfect for stashing away for upcoming trips. I can’t wait to see what’s in my summer box! </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">PS~ A very happy birthday to my brother Gino today! Wishing you every happiness in the year ahead. Love ya! </span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">🎉</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">🎉</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">🎉</span></span></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSMUeSKffFikUFyuah1aSvGQN3v-_T0oHj5aQuY8RcOTaMifOyGp9jYdfFrFit4nslGRi3e97tY1-egysalVSdACBIzT4TYiDqets8oZL5u_HNq1qry8PR1PNv_X2g3008XXg9JuZKmwTUsTYy6NKmC13ZOWeJSWPxc_cuG-bF049UeOClnE5Lyzc/s640/IMG_3933.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSMUeSKffFikUFyuah1aSvGQN3v-_T0oHj5aQuY8RcOTaMifOyGp9jYdfFrFit4nslGRi3e97tY1-egysalVSdACBIzT4TYiDqets8oZL5u_HNq1qry8PR1PNv_X2g3008XXg9JuZKmwTUsTYy6NKmC13ZOWeJSWPxc_cuG-bF049UeOClnE5Lyzc/s320/IMG_3933.JPG" width="240" /></a></span></div><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p></span></span></b><p></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-37206339391435941462022-05-30T10:00:00.053-04:002022-05-30T10:00:00.220-04:00👩🏻🍳 Easy One-Pan Chicken Recipe<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hi there and Happy Monday! In case you need some inspiration for dinner this week, I’m sharing an easy chicken dish that would be perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It’s fairly healthy and uses one pan, making for easy cleanup. And most importantly, it’s delicious! Let’s get cooking. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKt5a0hEFrCeJa4Gxul8m-d1IloLu-4njmQfC_ULn5EHP9PO8hCX-eH2AKP9jjHSk8zT_5VBTMyleAEztFHlzY09uYEEma2No9DUBRIwQ4drA4v_HoOi0WJcFmsaoLB3ploLNFRA0urXmGEtiAHrQn4gPSlCrb8fmApVKRUhEwa9v2gbgX6FqSv_Zz/s320/IMG_3048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKt5a0hEFrCeJa4Gxul8m-d1IloLu-4njmQfC_ULn5EHP9PO8hCX-eH2AKP9jjHSk8zT_5VBTMyleAEztFHlzY09uYEEma2No9DUBRIwQ4drA4v_HoOi0WJcFmsaoLB3ploLNFRA0urXmGEtiAHrQn4gPSlCrb8fmApVKRUhEwa9v2gbgX6FqSv_Zz/s1600/IMG_3048.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Creamy Chicken & Spinach Bake-</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ingredients-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">8 oz baby spinach</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 c mayo</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 c sour cream </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 tbsp garlic powder</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pepper to taste </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 c shredded cheese (I used Colby)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Method-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Preheat oven to 450F</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-In a greased 13x9 pan, place spinach and nestle chicken breasts on top. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-In a small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except the shredded cheese and spread over chicken. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Top with shredded cheese. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Bake 17-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This was so tasty and I’ll be making it again soon. We served it over couscous, but I think it would be wonderful by itself, maybe even with some crusty bread and a glass of white wine.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you give it a try let me know what you think, I love hearing from you!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm taking some time this Memorial Day to remember in my thoughts and prayers those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country and their families. Land of the free because of the brave. Thank you. </span></span></b><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">❤️</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">💙</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: verdana;">❤️</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: verdana;">💙</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: verdana;">❤️</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: verdana;">💙</span></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: verdana;">PS~ A very happy birthday to my brother-in-law Charlie as well as my Grandma this week. Wishing you both a fabulous year of good health and happiness ahead. Love you both! </span></span></b><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">🎉</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">🎉</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">🎉</span></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQABUYe8jW-3THvwWlF5AWSMH9sHr32AdAs33fQ1bFlE_Jhxsmj14pil5MmT_wWjXlZSzRL9_V0dZG55T_Z9AV5QwIQOD8nT8DzvOWGAQMg3cAf0NhzvC9zmaIczCAe5yTgShFGgnat-feXBjQAXEnslzWhmThk8h7bNN8p65Mq_wNyj5p2k1ljU-/s640/IMG_4189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQABUYe8jW-3THvwWlF5AWSMH9sHr32AdAs33fQ1bFlE_Jhxsmj14pil5MmT_wWjXlZSzRL9_V0dZG55T_Z9AV5QwIQOD8nT8DzvOWGAQMg3cAf0NhzvC9zmaIczCAe5yTgShFGgnat-feXBjQAXEnslzWhmThk8h7bNN8p65Mq_wNyj5p2k1ljU-/s320/IMG_4189.JPG" width="240" /></a></span></b></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNU3A4VuNLaIdBQqk5UO0eNXz7gvOl0XMOeVkQnTAegpIl9zYCqtx61TjIwIw1S_jqhtw2wh304VP62af6gYCnUorG6bn8XWQlCahg67bthFAMrlN4WJRnHqLQVMm0iEF-U6HHG7KZm8k07DVtfLjqifaXF9Lk2sP_GS0EBPf-fKs34nYMMsHmXJMM/s640/IMG_2027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="501" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNU3A4VuNLaIdBQqk5UO0eNXz7gvOl0XMOeVkQnTAegpIl9zYCqtx61TjIwIw1S_jqhtw2wh304VP62af6gYCnUorG6bn8XWQlCahg67bthFAMrlN4WJRnHqLQVMm0iEF-U6HHG7KZm8k07DVtfLjqifaXF9Lk2sP_GS0EBPf-fKs34nYMMsHmXJMM/s320/IMG_2027.jpg" width="251" /></a></span></b></div><p></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-21538597778918072942022-05-23T10:00:00.030-04:002022-05-23T10:00:00.185-04:00🏙 Chicago & 🤠 Nashville Jan 2022<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hi there! Today I’m sharing a recap of a trip David and I took to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary this past January. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our first stop was Chicago. We stayed at the Palmer House and they spoiled us with a suite. It was larger than our first apartment! The first night we relaxed and ordered in deep dish pizza. The second night we saw Frozen and it was wonderful, even better than I remembered it. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tVHSs1IHViXq6vJRCv5VmfQKIBeV-9eUoLAbrDCLVo4d923FduO6svDNteAYr_wn4-Mxvrs53Vyde7SlwWmh5-m7dFZFhC2E12wDizJaud0bYtfAVVskP01QiLnUk3IqUFFkA5_HWiYCbyrDgRuKpjzPkKC6tDxdinQ7QB-YmZih4rO5bgKTRc-2/s320/IMG_2996.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tVHSs1IHViXq6vJRCv5VmfQKIBeV-9eUoLAbrDCLVo4d923FduO6svDNteAYr_wn4-Mxvrs53Vyde7SlwWmh5-m7dFZFhC2E12wDizJaud0bYtfAVVskP01QiLnUk3IqUFFkA5_HWiYCbyrDgRuKpjzPkKC6tDxdinQ7QB-YmZih4rO5bgKTRc-2/s1600/IMG_2996.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our room was huge, the dining room table seated 8!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5WvER1ERLYiNTIBZO2BHUUcz1t0rxmi3O5JnmUml3Dyn_CxIBhwGH6yO-FZ5UJkv5vt0XjFoHPGH4EjR_-u2yx6GGgSyh9kSVGzGytGy9iWIHq9dvhnKnpdHwrTQUb8qHEvaCV_f3DDTM7LtTU8gFc4GlE5J8jRl1CPcf6G9Rak4GCkMqygCjNKL/s320/IMG_3001.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5WvER1ERLYiNTIBZO2BHUUcz1t0rxmi3O5JnmUml3Dyn_CxIBhwGH6yO-FZ5UJkv5vt0XjFoHPGH4EjR_-u2yx6GGgSyh9kSVGzGytGy9iWIHq9dvhnKnpdHwrTQUb8qHEvaCV_f3DDTM7LtTU8gFc4GlE5J8jRl1CPcf6G9Rak4GCkMqygCjNKL/s1600/IMG_3001.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giordano's is always a good idea. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVt1-_j8k88osvDb3xJJ3ROMVdixu928o-fjDXMDnmS58wKIO2si9EBYfUeV_k7Do7fbZmtBJJPrgqvks6Y7IZQ9CWYFH3RZAI5dF0Ot_WDCqAJgYzS-REmdg2eynyQOXSbGjn-cHNcKxyUADgzI2IKFy9PdxK0-G5IVY_cyVl3FyJu1PhS--K3C9F/s320/IMG_3002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="251" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVt1-_j8k88osvDb3xJJ3ROMVdixu928o-fjDXMDnmS58wKIO2si9EBYfUeV_k7Do7fbZmtBJJPrgqvks6Y7IZQ9CWYFH3RZAI5dF0Ot_WDCqAJgYzS-REmdg2eynyQOXSbGjn-cHNcKxyUADgzI2IKFy9PdxK0-G5IVY_cyVl3FyJu1PhS--K3C9F/s1600/IMG_3002.jpg" width="251" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hotel lobby was stunning.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwqI8Uv8GeLGnnYA-PNBsK3rK1hpXenFCI3kcSTlgdDpfTw6UZ8iFD5rVvF1uvOq0a2SW0P9FwrQBgWWZPqPBnYCyCx9Ju0giRfeDXhOFt2_g3RzPUHd9jW0l1byPUPz6m_nseDMi29QXw8R3wt-CeLohM0M8ENq-kXcQ7mgfp6yZRe9pTnJnFnHE/s320/IMG_3464.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwqI8Uv8GeLGnnYA-PNBsK3rK1hpXenFCI3kcSTlgdDpfTw6UZ8iFD5rVvF1uvOq0a2SW0P9FwrQBgWWZPqPBnYCyCx9Ju0giRfeDXhOFt2_g3RzPUHd9jW0l1byPUPz6m_nseDMi29QXw8R3wt-CeLohM0M8ENq-kXcQ7mgfp6yZRe9pTnJnFnHE/s1600/IMG_3464.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our view from our room wasn't bad, either. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWkPOZX5_vzAnYSYVVe-4KJQK8GdUtzr7r40UtI5gOv1RE2PqEO63H42Q8TV_L9DbjpigyfWBPPwxXNiWdLBU11u_68ic9ZbOuBmAlohb-8JMsFcHZBJdPHyNsg_Qkb09ZU8ae_IL5Y0gbFARUMrfXpWDgJq9FRnY5UoLBRR3F_whaQOwzaMXlJem/s320/IMG_3468.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWkPOZX5_vzAnYSYVVe-4KJQK8GdUtzr7r40UtI5gOv1RE2PqEO63H42Q8TV_L9DbjpigyfWBPPwxXNiWdLBU11u_68ic9ZbOuBmAlohb-8JMsFcHZBJdPHyNsg_Qkb09ZU8ae_IL5Y0gbFARUMrfXpWDgJq9FRnY5UoLBRR3F_whaQOwzaMXlJem/s1600/IMG_3468.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was so happy to see a Broadway show again!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYsAfb2T-Eg_2lCw8yV9zS5ViJP4VN0axXcFzFHfL1rvRaGqn7d7utnTv-rJf9Ar-p-RML2L5E2C4iyAf3EKTOFLegAAVIZtMwyEuZmR8Pm0n_3ZlwcMZqX3R3YLe7x7x4RMAIV58mPrJmnAiEdlqV6gAwCD32k7wKKQW4t-aGSE4vXQhAeSNT4rn/s320/IMG_3469.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The next morning we were off to Nashville! David and I lived there from 2012-2015 and we haven’t been back since. It was so fun to drive around and see our old neighborhood and how much has changed. We went to a Predators hockey game, ate lots of delicious food (Whitt’s BBQ is always a must-have for us), and had such a nice time reminiscing. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7orJ_ZNJvomHW9fcYiGSeuWmxwjUr2XVxwpQQt1lt-c6Tc8pxQaRe8xsa7GMQq7V4G2KqRc_TT-I80lFIghUzo7Qeveib2r3op7HKXo3l336Mcg6qZtqXs02fY5YLMEM9kzsgKPoqmU9kydFqJZ-3Hh6A5O_K6kBgGtqlKiJrgCNw9FQQlk4HdKw/s320/IMG_3023.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7orJ_ZNJvomHW9fcYiGSeuWmxwjUr2XVxwpQQt1lt-c6Tc8pxQaRe8xsa7GMQq7V4G2KqRc_TT-I80lFIghUzo7Qeveib2r3op7HKXo3l336Mcg6qZtqXs02fY5YLMEM9kzsgKPoqmU9kydFqJZ-3Hh6A5O_K6kBgGtqlKiJrgCNw9FQQlk4HdKw/s1600/IMG_3023.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let's go Preds...they won!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9WzKBepnPH5Dpd6xMtmnCwrYmjxyhbyDqHz_ohWcxH3jxNXgBB9p90mNZLNhr_nWnZK8OPsAomv34voD8FSkkRYcB-3brHAcmcmcM7d2SYQSOx0k64dXOkCUYLBFMGDRjL5LFtVNynyWKENIxJdHWKWPDF_1-TGq4E1Ocoh8GX6HeZYpbVKEMK1L/s320/IMG_3027.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9WzKBepnPH5Dpd6xMtmnCwrYmjxyhbyDqHz_ohWcxH3jxNXgBB9p90mNZLNhr_nWnZK8OPsAomv34voD8FSkkRYcB-3brHAcmcmcM7d2SYQSOx0k64dXOkCUYLBFMGDRjL5LFtVNynyWKENIxJdHWKWPDF_1-TGq4E1Ocoh8GX6HeZYpbVKEMK1L/s1600/IMG_3027.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whitt's BBQ is my fave in the Nashville area, don't forget the sweet tea.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXk41gpSzs2_oH8LXPWtMTJUPpTw0zttqVe2RNiu6BCKZKHJs7_OTu6KCiz5NpPgghoq6dvMTg66oH-z1OOvb6QAfnnIkhJN06O1rhyYqml0Eywhuqo-6QYeD3KvF1CBjjx9NnwRxshW_UPCg9zdwsiANlx1MoLKzi2KB4PPWjoG7-kbCAxuBHKjEq/s320/IMG_3484.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXk41gpSzs2_oH8LXPWtMTJUPpTw0zttqVe2RNiu6BCKZKHJs7_OTu6KCiz5NpPgghoq6dvMTg66oH-z1OOvb6QAfnnIkhJN06O1rhyYqml0Eywhuqo-6QYeD3KvF1CBjjx9NnwRxshW_UPCg9zdwsiANlx1MoLKzi2KB4PPWjoG7-kbCAxuBHKjEq/s1600/IMG_3484.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHQCMnKRdTqLUiwbDbxbRVNviXwDkycjjnEjEGBAQh7vk3UKnvlIvGIIWiu2X51fA5ESFXOThqO6Z9ua5bZs7iuqZG_8G4-na3iP4NXJxpNAyHVoQUXANvhn4Y6yvSritRUCB3a1MRu_xpfdyxq4sIle4yZon98UtxGUU-8-ze_u7Jxz3GFh0vy_Z/s320/IMG_3485.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="295" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHQCMnKRdTqLUiwbDbxbRVNviXwDkycjjnEjEGBAQh7vk3UKnvlIvGIIWiu2X51fA5ESFXOThqO6Z9ua5bZs7iuqZG_8G4-na3iP4NXJxpNAyHVoQUXANvhn4Y6yvSritRUCB3a1MRu_xpfdyxq4sIle4yZon98UtxGUU-8-ze_u7Jxz3GFh0vy_Z/s1600/IMG_3485.jpg" width="295" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Broadway at night. I missed the Batman (AT&T) building!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqc6XeQxlWIOaG941FNYyuARfBgGb70DZ3cEE8pyt9Tbx3wB2cgEqkyaRAbLD8UPF0w6PIL5rHA9tpWwXaS9jclxF10HTg8jDi3nLwd00Pdwsk8TSASRpIwy1gDVw4ebUX7Ha9K4tPVDKzuDh0b-1Ev5zdk5ZoimOXWJMs9U4J1N7Sle0FK860XfBf/s320/66456749667__1FC6AEC7-EA04-4EFB-B5F6-7429F06D6C05.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqc6XeQxlWIOaG941FNYyuARfBgGb70DZ3cEE8pyt9Tbx3wB2cgEqkyaRAbLD8UPF0w6PIL5rHA9tpWwXaS9jclxF10HTg8jDi3nLwd00Pdwsk8TSASRpIwy1gDVw4ebUX7Ha9K4tPVDKzuDh0b-1Ev5zdk5ZoimOXWJMs9U4J1N7Sle0FK860XfBf/s1600/66456749667__1FC6AEC7-EA04-4EFB-B5F6-7429F06D6C05.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hope to see ya real soon, Nashville!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was a short but sweet trip but one I’ll always remember. :)</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day.</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-74713689491538592042022-05-16T10:00:00.010-04:002022-05-16T10:00:00.226-04:00👩🏻🍳 Easy Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">If you have a can of biscuit dough in your fridge right now, stop what you’re doing </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">and make these cinnamon rolls! They’re light, flaky, and absolutely delicious. And the best part, they’re super quick and easy. Let’s get baking!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpmVg87CARzzuD0R7CsKDgItTLcT2g-CzJ-RUG7jm7j13453IyQfqQeFBtBiqKKmHqYq4CA_SjcvWM89fIFzfesUPYkXB5XzT3ouQnsB81B1jlAJw-q7HEtN9uSRVh4CUXzjv7gvMvvc3EIb2MJ3jEn8rFnFdB20doQftjhVPi0hSAOQgzoKaTIUK/s320/IMG_3033.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpmVg87CARzzuD0R7CsKDgItTLcT2g-CzJ-RUG7jm7j13453IyQfqQeFBtBiqKKmHqYq4CA_SjcvWM89fIFzfesUPYkXB5XzT3ouQnsB81B1jlAJw-q7HEtN9uSRVh4CUXzjv7gvMvvc3EIb2MJ3jEn8rFnFdB20doQftjhVPi0hSAOQgzoKaTIUK/s1600/IMG_3033.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFczVIXcmf7CwUWtRqp_TmHUDxWsBXom0y-L904yiK56fXt5uGPLnnNHKRQFrVMwFLkwVg6bZCyx_ApJcMJdSdUIpU7B6AtQrrxoaVQkSwfch8KJkaGt2WVVeMSDHSuYgyMdyvxpPqBqyb1nC7bU48ALvV1ROS2EW7kEE2KFccwXB0tKw9MxCZ2IFg/s320/IMG_3039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="318" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFczVIXcmf7CwUWtRqp_TmHUDxWsBXom0y-L904yiK56fXt5uGPLnnNHKRQFrVMwFLkwVg6bZCyx_ApJcMJdSdUIpU7B6AtQrrxoaVQkSwfch8KJkaGt2WVVeMSDHSuYgyMdyvxpPqBqyb1nC7bU48ALvV1ROS2EW7kEE2KFccwXB0tKw9MxCZ2IFg/s1600/IMG_3039.jpg" width="318" /></a></div></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p>Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls-</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ingredients-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 can of refrigerated biscuit dough (8ct)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 tbsp melted butter</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/4 c sugar</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 tbsp cinnamon</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Glaze-</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 c powdered sugar</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 tbsp milk</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Splash of vanilla extract</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Method-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Preheat oven to 375F</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Unroll biscuit dough and pinch seams together, making a rectangle. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Spread melted butter on dough, and then sprinkle it with the sugar and cinnamon. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Roll up, short end to short end. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Slice into 1-inch pieces and arrange in a 9 inch pie plate</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Bake for 17-20 min</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-While the rolls are baking, make the glaze by mixing ingredients until smooth. Pour over warm cinnamon rolls. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Enjoy!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These are lovely for holidays and houseguests, but really, they’re so easy you don’t need a special occasion! And the smell while they’re baking…heavenly. Give them a try and let me know what you think. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-8593768224944350382022-05-09T10:00:00.007-04:002022-05-09T10:00:00.207-04:00💄 Walmart Beauty Box~Winter 2021<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I thought about skipping this review entirely, as it was the worst <b><i><a href="https://beautybox.walmart.com/">Walmart Beauty Box</a></i></b> I’ve received to date. It arrived about a month late, and aside from the nail polish, I don’t know what they were thinking. But I have to be honest and share the good with the bad, so here’s a quick rundown of the contents:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vFPtSv8JdOgOpw0G-seseTI_XdixN7vhUABGxN37N8MZC7DazXceu35BCRtzSeQA0TpT3vHK5snzrdFNNvMPr7keYP1ZP2CVTvUgGYg6n4eJ1SKnilwjiUGe_tYLOFG92lzkO0bHALyitCR30GNAoQeN4LsSPBuxZtO1IcFiYH25KM51WHc5EUR_/s320/IMG_3108.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vFPtSv8JdOgOpw0G-seseTI_XdixN7vhUABGxN37N8MZC7DazXceu35BCRtzSeQA0TpT3vHK5snzrdFNNvMPr7keYP1ZP2CVTvUgGYg6n4eJ1SKnilwjiUGe_tYLOFG92lzkO0bHALyitCR30GNAoQeN4LsSPBuxZtO1IcFiYH25KM51WHc5EUR_/s1600/IMG_3108.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I feel like I get one of these in every box lately, and they’re not for me. Way too much sugar and salt per serving. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hempz Original Herbal Body Moisturizer-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I know this is a fan favorite and has been around for a long time, but the smell makes me sick.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">ProFusion Holiday 2021 Eyeshadow Palette-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3 hot pink shades, and one garish glitter shade. Pass.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They also included a single Neutrogena makeup remover wipe, a sample of No 7 line corrector serum, a NYX butter gloss in a coral shade, and a Sinful Colors nail polish in the shade Ruby Glisten.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Even though I didn’t enjoy this particular box, it’s always fun to see what’s inside!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-8993508669439841032022-05-02T10:00:00.021-04:002022-05-02T10:00:00.201-04:00🌮 The Best Crockpot Tacos<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW1I2aIbfXhmUh4dn1tuASucvJkwPVsfCKTNFL4QHq4F91m_Z7i7N3j6l6AfULF2Z0-eRy2svER25oMOvz9iUD_0UMOzW1Ef0N_p1x-HMsJlY7Gfr4mQgY_dpkcuQvxwTaOP3l4wu6CqhArJoBp_2PqqYwSNbCbIRQZTy5ohLgb3MdoijOdxiBrEWy=s450" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiW1I2aIbfXhmUh4dn1tuASucvJkwPVsfCKTNFL4QHq4F91m_Z7i7N3j6l6AfULF2Z0-eRy2svER25oMOvz9iUD_0UMOzW1Ef0N_p1x-HMsJlY7Gfr4mQgY_dpkcuQvxwTaOP3l4wu6CqhArJoBp_2PqqYwSNbCbIRQZTy5ohLgb3MdoijOdxiBrEWy=s320" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">Hello! Thanks for visiting!</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you’ve been reading here for a bit then you’ll know my love for my crockpot. Throw a few ingredients together in the morning, and come home to a warm and delicious dinner! </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’ve been on the hunt for the best crockpot taco meat, and I’ve found my very favorite one (and my family agrees!). This one has such deep and wonderful flavor, and is juicy and not dried out like some others I’ve tried. This recipe also gets bonus points for not having to brown the meat first. It’s truly “set it and forget it”!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let’s get cooking!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Crockpot Tacos-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ingredients-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 lb lean ground beef (we love the organic Kirkland brand from Costco)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 small onion, diced</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 c chicken broth</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 tbsp tomato paste</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 packet taco mix (or the equivalent homemade-<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/46653/taco-seasoning-i/">here’s</a></span> the one I make-the oregano makes it)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Method-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Combine all ingredients in crockpot, stirring to make sure meat is coated. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Cook on low for 4-6 hours. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Serve with tortillas, on nachos, or even on a taco salad!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you try this recipe, it’s delicious and perfect for Cinco de Mayo on Thursday. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">PS-Wishing a very happy birthday to my dad this Friday. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">And also a very Happy Mother's Day to my mom and all the mamas! Love you both so much.</span></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0pyQkKzRm8GYml4e5Lq91kAk_i-a8uLuOOE0AZ2C_ugn7O5SAhhsA6XJgwGGtg3QcOyWlfe6Z2LfeFHx_702oOnsyH-5SF1tvx_GuJWL5w746iyXVAhBoObmzfJ02oCrJmC8ZVPVu9Z7XTuGVb7n4GJK3d07Y34dEcVSrZh4GKXNS-wGaPfpSHWqP=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="504" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0pyQkKzRm8GYml4e5Lq91kAk_i-a8uLuOOE0AZ2C_ugn7O5SAhhsA6XJgwGGtg3QcOyWlfe6Z2LfeFHx_702oOnsyH-5SF1tvx_GuJWL5w746iyXVAhBoObmzfJ02oCrJmC8ZVPVu9Z7XTuGVb7n4GJK3d07Y34dEcVSrZh4GKXNS-wGaPfpSHWqP=s320" width="252" /></a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTzGuozXpuplp0jHvxCSFWCjUcoa9TZ-XrgOEZOL_nYSEHYCDNzGHoKFhYasnqsrXABAnyiabWjJuSg_TPr_PgdS5FhVI6-OKFfI3wAbfl032IZsmoPKPhP5Vw9pgAsc6gJucQtmvcKPzt9oITgxBmTcbD3rYmsVnGFsSxKcON8RhsJCn37Qhs3Gyh=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTzGuozXpuplp0jHvxCSFWCjUcoa9TZ-XrgOEZOL_nYSEHYCDNzGHoKFhYasnqsrXABAnyiabWjJuSg_TPr_PgdS5FhVI6-OKFfI3wAbfl032IZsmoPKPhP5Vw9pgAsc6gJucQtmvcKPzt9oITgxBmTcbD3rYmsVnGFsSxKcON8RhsJCn37Qhs3Gyh=s320" width="240" /></a></span></b></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-31702022439828367752022-04-25T10:00:00.013-04:002022-04-25T10:00:00.191-04:00✈️ Travel Wishlist 2022<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwX4YB3_EhfjqHAJ5P2_KQEBGsyd6GlAcA6kkUo_Br0B-9uAmmQGBnwgExc7236hKGAdxHdRWIJSz1yb_ecxemAXHgkDB1klSYEprlRtVXTaY7SDGOUcphFj9xsdMSvzL3a85WgUHutdSVkl8PhOHaJNT0cJKEbbBqXZOBPQCRsgQDeYHqZeS9-ZNL=s225" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="225" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwX4YB3_EhfjqHAJ5P2_KQEBGsyd6GlAcA6kkUo_Br0B-9uAmmQGBnwgExc7236hKGAdxHdRWIJSz1yb_ecxemAXHgkDB1klSYEprlRtVXTaY7SDGOUcphFj9xsdMSvzL3a85WgUHutdSVkl8PhOHaJNT0cJKEbbBqXZOBPQCRsgQDeYHqZeS9-ZNL" width="225" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Hello! Hope you’re having a great start to your week. </span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love to travel and not having done much of it for the past 2 years, I thought I’d share a wish list of places I hope to visit soon:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="🌃" aria-label="🌃" class="an1" data-emoji="🌃" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f303/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Chicago-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Windy City will always be one of my favorites. I hope to visit a few times this year. We already went once back in January for our anniversary (trip recap coming soon!) The Devil Wears Prada musical is previewing there this summer and I would love to see it.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="🇮🇹" aria-label="🇮🇹" class="an1" data-emoji="🇮🇹" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f1ee_1f1f9/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Italy & </span><img alt="🇨🇭" aria-label="🇨🇭" class="an1" data-emoji="🇨🇭" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f1e8_1f1ed/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Switzerland-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We’re planning a family reunion this year in Switzerland with my Dad’s side of the family. We had a reunion back in 2015 and it was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on! It was so neat meeting cousins I’ve never met and seeing where my dad lived. We’re planning on flying into Milan so we can spend a few days in Italy, one of my dreams. I can’t wait to see the Duomo, snack on some Panzerotti, and visit the Bulgari Hotel for afternoon tea. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="🇫🇷" aria-label="🇫🇷" class="an1" data-emoji="🇫🇷" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f1eb_1f1f7/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">France & </span><img alt="🇱🇺" aria-label="🇱🇺" class="an1" data-emoji="🇱🇺" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f1f1_1f1fa/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Luxembourg- </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">David and I are itching to visit Paris again. While we’re there I’d love to plan a trip to visit Luxembourg City! I’d also love to see Disneyland Paris for its 30th anniversary this year, and tour the champagne region as well.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Where in the world is on your travel wishlist? Let me know down below, I love hearing from you! </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-59506950621813877432022-04-18T10:00:00.018-04:002022-04-18T10:00:00.189-04:00👩🏻🍳 Kitchen Gadgets<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzkmaHyOjN6OkRkWMoq-xbGSO8zRt7kKTyqqLhqK1sck3jzzscNBF4pk2-1TkMmD65Mw_qdhGftf7AQsvJwmFnyBMOM35pQ4dEelnxeAJuKuB3N9bHsOfHo3eNAp-4qQo6Vr9frmeuLVdaBP3bth3zsVxwG9ZwTemQ4_jW00sX4EikrZ0ptY69DiTZ=s227" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="227" data-original-width="222" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzkmaHyOjN6OkRkWMoq-xbGSO8zRt7kKTyqqLhqK1sck3jzzscNBF4pk2-1TkMmD65Mw_qdhGftf7AQsvJwmFnyBMOM35pQ4dEelnxeAJuKuB3N9bHsOfHo3eNAp-4qQo6Vr9frmeuLVdaBP3bth3zsVxwG9ZwTemQ4_jW00sX4EikrZ0ptY69DiTZ" width="222" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Hello! Hope you’re having a great day so far. Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite kitchen gadgets:</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fox-Run-5818-Whisk-Silver/dp/B0000CFAK2/ref=asc_df_B0000CFAK2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194866953007&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14047575394408927404&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004000&hvtargid=pla-316081588697&psc=1">Magic Whisk-</a></i></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This little guy is one of my kitchen’s best kept secrets. It’s the perfect size for getting into corners of pans, and is perfect for whisking eggs and getting lumps out of gravies and sauces. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Miroco-Electric-Milk-Frother-Automatic-Milk-Foam-Maker-Milk-Steamer-for-Cappuccino-Latte-Coffee-Black/544000546?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101087374&&adid=22222222227519060467&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=562570315166&wl4=aud-1183291748582:pla-1465112494985&wl5=9004000&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=463001233&wl11=online&wl12=544000546&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoNWOBhCwARIsAAiHnEiWHiWdKvLZ9eT2muO23X4UX3A2-Tz0Kegb81XY10GCdTTg85Sj1aAaArzcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Milk Frother-</a></i></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This turns my morning coffee into a heavenly experience. We top a few shots of espresso with frothed milk and voila! Homemade lattes. David likes making matcha lattes with this too. Inexpensive but very good quality, we’ve had ours for nearly 2 years now and use it daily. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mr-Coffee-TM75-Iced-Tea-Maker-1-EA-Blue/14504228">Iced Tea Maker-</a></i></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The easiest way to make a large batch of iced tea before a meal. It’s so fun to try different tea flavors too!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://www.target.com/p/goodcook-ready-ground-meat-chopper/-/A-82399889?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012732784&CPNG=PLA_Kitchen%2BShopping_Local%7CKitchen_Ecomm_Home&adgroup=SC_Kitchen_Kitchen+Tools+%26+Gadgets&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9004000&targetid=aud-1458285715383:pla-1460122544369&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoNWOBhCwARIsAAiHnEiTmQHtUkAKpUu_f8T63M2MnZM07mzw6P1BpbB8C5HX-6rXDnEuRO8aAkaCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Meat Masher-</a></i></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This handy little gadget makes mashing ground beef or turkey a breeze! I also love using it to mash bananas for banana bread. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><a href="https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/oxo-digital-instant-read-thermometer/?sku=4697871&cm_ven=PLA&cm_ite=4697871&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Local&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoNWOBhCwARIsAAiHnEhc3SVPtI4IJffrzanQ1SMe1J4u4XwN40De4uBQbA-5B0CWYXk67rUaAgM8EALw_wcB">Digital Food Thermometer-</a></i></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Never question the doneness of your food again! I also use this when making bread to make sure I have the water at the perfect temperature. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What’s your favorite kitchen gadget? Let me know down below!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-34803788325727224742022-04-11T10:00:00.015-04:002022-04-11T10:00:00.188-04:00🧀 Croque Monsieur Casserole & 🐰 Happy Easter!<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi there and thanks for stopping by! </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today I’m sharing a delicious casserole recipe that uses up leftover Easter ham. It can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, pairs perfectly with a green salad and a bottle of wine, and can be assembled the night before. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Croque monsieurs are my favorite sandwich by far, and this casserole has all the same flavors. It’s not too heavy, the milk and eggs paired with the baguette give this casserole a lovely soufflé texture.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyZFFZ3E1nc_85C-JhP3R_OzNozn0FMxJ_jyAVxKf92F4UpYlIMr6DfYDY1THf0Iie61t48QjYjWeVDl9Pwkq2-Ivsygl7B2q8-tGTn3SxCzeP0cai_eusYB3YsMYDLAbQLyDNNzTrJnmv5PsqF710rzuES9g6DqkgM02WX9HylfTt0Hpu5SL6YWfh=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="574" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyZFFZ3E1nc_85C-JhP3R_OzNozn0FMxJ_jyAVxKf92F4UpYlIMr6DfYDY1THf0Iie61t48QjYjWeVDl9Pwkq2-Ivsygl7B2q8-tGTn3SxCzeP0cai_eusYB3YsMYDLAbQLyDNNzTrJnmv5PsqF710rzuES9g6DqkgM02WX9HylfTt0Hpu5SL6YWfh=s320" width="287" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let’s get cooking!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Croque Monsieur Casserole-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ingredients-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 baguette, diced into cubes</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 tbsp butter, melted</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 tbsp Dijon mustard</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">8 oz ham, diced</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">8 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 large eggs</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 1/4 c milk (I use 2%)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Salt & Pepper</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Method-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a pan and set aside. (I used an 8x8 Le Creuset baking dish)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Stir together melted butter and Dijon mustard. Pour over bread cubes in baking dish and toss to coat. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Top the bread with the ham, and then the shredded cheese. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Whisk together eggs, milk, salt & pepper. Pour into baking dish. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Bake for 30 minutes on a middle rack, until top is bubbly and internal temp reaches 160F. (This can be assembled the night before, covered with foil, and kept in the fridge. In the morning, remove from fridge 30 min before baking.)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">-Enjoy!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAqDA9wUvI5GXwgBJeOwOd92Kt_SZzB1hdGJ6UEVv8NiMFOneeTY0CxXXVoB2w4K8-hDMLEZ7u3CTDKeoANNTOLol78K3VggnVrcRE-VwOSbLRvgmBGZjWg87e65zI6iqXk6aX9Z2rcjEH9BNpJobhdqlg2g5agQMjidedJt4FSAExqHvGm9ySDeec=s2000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAqDA9wUvI5GXwgBJeOwOd92Kt_SZzB1hdGJ6UEVv8NiMFOneeTY0CxXXVoB2w4K8-hDMLEZ7u3CTDKeoANNTOLol78K3VggnVrcRE-VwOSbLRvgmBGZjWg87e65zI6iqXk6aX9Z2rcjEH9BNpJobhdqlg2g5agQMjidedJt4FSAExqHvGm9ySDeec=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: verdana;"><b>For those who celebrate, I’m sending you peace, love, and Easter blessings!</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-89528556101696673562022-04-04T10:00:00.018-04:002022-04-04T10:00:00.206-04:00🥳 Happy Birthday To Moi!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDHHGdxmM7PuviUprQIGQO9rfl97bNhSboYHMbfQ6SjKYHGv6XhmtiAS1G0YOmpL16eP27Vm1jposAiFgZeVC9W75GUfpiZ0IiU5FEV3AF5ebrym4WMBjcAmem88XhIbCvjXxoPmbNSjlYrxi_TeKKWQ_U29JTiHcMhX01F7RgodmuTKV6yVu2xOzm=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDHHGdxmM7PuviUprQIGQO9rfl97bNhSboYHMbfQ6SjKYHGv6XhmtiAS1G0YOmpL16eP27Vm1jposAiFgZeVC9W75GUfpiZ0IiU5FEV3AF5ebrym4WMBjcAmem88XhIbCvjXxoPmbNSjlYrxi_TeKKWQ_U29JTiHcMhX01F7RgodmuTKV6yVu2xOzm=s320" width="240" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7; font-family: verdana; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #674ea7; font-family: verdana; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">“You only live once, but if you do it right once is enough.” ~Mae West</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: verdana;">I’ll be celebrating my 36th birthday this week and I can't wait to see what this year has in store. I hope to enjoy a glass of bubbly and celebrate. Cheers!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: verdana;">Thank you for reading, have a fabulous day. </span><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: verdana;">And to all my fellow April Babies-Happy Happy Birthday! :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-80338460663759175102022-03-28T10:00:00.019-04:002022-03-28T10:00:00.206-04:00🧖🏻♀️ Skincare Faves<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hello and Happy Monday! </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m always trying new lotions and potions, I am very passionate about good skincare. Since I’m always changing it up, I thought I’d share what I’ve been loving lately:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.kiehls.com/skincare/face-oils/midnight-recovery-concentrate-face-oil/819.html">Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate-</a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just pat a few drops of this wonder oil onto your face, get your beauty rest, and wake up to plumper skin. Really! This makes my skin less dull and although it’s an oil, it doesn’t have a greasy feeling at all. It’s expensive, but a bottle lasts me forever. You only need 2-3 drops a night. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyc2upaaK2ytSB4zQJR5a04tIsgYWfxJWKM3GJeYxHR3YQvDVMVjOqM_BllA_VWShvlb6EPYfRksw_lJxk0as4CHEV9hppx4-JTcns7BPf5_5DJt6qSOtb4-fBYae-h9xAL0QD7Linb6oDkiZqFI723AQUrhlO82ds5SpV0zNoDg48mSvwFKTyG0Eh=s350" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyc2upaaK2ytSB4zQJR5a04tIsgYWfxJWKM3GJeYxHR3YQvDVMVjOqM_BllA_VWShvlb6EPYfRksw_lJxk0as4CHEV9hppx4-JTcns7BPf5_5DJt6qSOtb4-fBYae-h9xAL0QD7Linb6oDkiZqFI723AQUrhlO82ds5SpV0zNoDg48mSvwFKTyG0Eh=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/advanced-clinicals-reg-1-75-oz-vitamin-c-serum/5570359?skuId=20559472&store=252&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_beautywellness_local&product_id=20559472&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&adpos=&creative=232742510563&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&utm_campaignid=71700000037211796&utm_adgroupid=58700004142066976&targetid=92700034063863433&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoNWOBhCwARIsAAiHnEjSwh6Xn0Ty4mixUvyBHRyf39LoMEsE28HW4w-B8gpQFio3Lx5dnJYaAhvWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Serum-</a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now for a steal, I usually grab this serum for $5 at my local Walmart. This stuff is miraculous. It helps with fine lines and age spots and is a must-have in my skincare routine. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0_U1CBR1vVLVClH07MucSVxyAlqL0WRhMhRiPSAf4YU-_EyQrl3zLeUrvY1lLH8B2iX-xsbSaNwEgMU4fusTXF0UYF_9Dy2NDpYJ8mO91YR6LNbXCNxepXQg2vuIV0TvIBk_tjLt6_0nVep3aCxD3dLZYEgcaauyyDG7rArXaQNquIqUTBcGQ6Njk=s500" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0_U1CBR1vVLVClH07MucSVxyAlqL0WRhMhRiPSAf4YU-_EyQrl3zLeUrvY1lLH8B2iX-xsbSaNwEgMU4fusTXF0UYF_9Dy2NDpYJ8mO91YR6LNbXCNxepXQg2vuIV0TvIBk_tjLt6_0nVep3aCxD3dLZYEgcaauyyDG7rArXaQNquIqUTBcGQ6Njk=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Republic-Sheet-Original-Korean/dp/B0174YMN7W">Nature Republic Sheet Mask Set-</a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sheet masks are vital for keeping my skin hydrated and happy. I pick them up wherever I find a deal, but these are a great price on Amazon. There’s something so relaxing about putting on my pajamas, having a hot mug of green tea, and doing a sheet mask. I love unwinding with a little self care!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjG9-I7uErrVAdrjMcHvJSsmBYgqrFt-_KC9dU88JMsBF1CMEiVCkD8rvaMDAKG_JHJIJzE8OMmiNDSpQrkORGz2CJwp5YjYrIQh70Qr4S_eT5_zrfa1MmHo2kwu92xCCZyf8xlvkS9u7_F-meZaNuFCmxfwnt2QL_1dxH_aQcCupTi30meHqTleNjM=s500" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjG9-I7uErrVAdrjMcHvJSsmBYgqrFt-_KC9dU88JMsBF1CMEiVCkD8rvaMDAKG_JHJIJzE8OMmiNDSpQrkORGz2CJwp5YjYrIQh70Qr4S_eT5_zrfa1MmHo2kwu92xCCZyf8xlvkS9u7_F-meZaNuFCmxfwnt2QL_1dxH_aQcCupTi30meHqTleNjM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Do you have a skincare product that you’re loving? Share with us down below!</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. :)</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-17446709677624513912022-03-21T10:00:00.027-04:002022-03-21T10:00:00.205-04:00🐶 Favorite Dog Gear<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Monday! </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today I’m sharing some of my very favorite pet supplies that I find essential for caring for my 3 little ones:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHKHCybrJEGky4mTMiKjfG5cowi6ygKuQdK84Hjy0axJMM4scY-VeGB0G6yUaU0P3dhQqrx0de0EAaQaNO0xP50RWjtHMeD18wcRQwV2eXWiK8B6cn46uf8LhJ2jZMQO_LLPpQ6IvtE_RIpfLzQvuXlmpyjXvC_Y2b3U6qxNenw7KqTL4wwuUVXoKp=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHKHCybrJEGky4mTMiKjfG5cowi6ygKuQdK84Hjy0axJMM4scY-VeGB0G6yUaU0P3dhQqrx0de0EAaQaNO0xP50RWjtHMeD18wcRQwV2eXWiK8B6cn46uf8LhJ2jZMQO_LLPpQ6IvtE_RIpfLzQvuXlmpyjXvC_Y2b3U6qxNenw7KqTL4wwuUVXoKp=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhi90846yQ80QfogAodvBw5QCS1WcWY6638tcscacl3_Gbid9nHpApEC6PNUDaJPEEa7Wr49xPJg6bcUeouEg26Jq8cpI82QaAWfdmKlU8zbjnRIQC9CDxjgDkOSDHV9FLQlX9qQmK77J8w_pEK0fYtXB2EYQpPdUrv6AzQGZlDcWtP69UaoI2XY1Oz=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="640" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhi90846yQ80QfogAodvBw5QCS1WcWY6638tcscacl3_Gbid9nHpApEC6PNUDaJPEEa7Wr49xPJg6bcUeouEg26Jq8cpI82QaAWfdmKlU8zbjnRIQC9CDxjgDkOSDHV9FLQlX9qQmK77J8w_pEK0fYtXB2EYQpPdUrv6AzQGZlDcWtP69UaoI2XY1Oz=s320" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p><a href="https://www.chewy.com/best-pet-supplies-voyager-black-trim/dp/182716?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Best%20Pet%20Supplies&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoNWOBhCwARIsAAiHnEhkH6vNBxCLlytiIPHUelvm3cCwUMjCJ7E7hCIF8vv46MEs8QiraCgaAoVVEALw_wcB"><i>Voyager Mesh Trim Harness-</i></a></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’ve tried so many kinds of harnesses, and these are the very best. They’re made of a breathable, stretchy neoprene fabric making them very soft and comfortable. They also are very secure with both Velcro and a quick-release buckle. They come in tons of sizes and colors. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.chewy.com/pet-gear-at3-no-zip-pet-stroller/dp/227322"><i>Pet Gear Dog & Cat Stroller-</i></a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Living in a condo with an elevator, this is probably my most used item on the list. It’s expensive, but if I broke down the cost per use, it would be pennies on the dollar. This is a top of the line model, and is made to last. It folds up easily, to take with us to the vet or the park. The liner is machine washable, and I love that I can close the lid to keep my pups safe but they can still see out and get fresh air.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/RC-Pet-Products-Packable-Poncho/dp/B00CHPSIYQ/ref=pd_di_sccai_4/140-0888689-3178741?pd_rd_w=OWiKK&pf_rd_p=c9443270-b914-4430-a90b-72e3e7e784e0&pf_rd_r=WCRVPFVV316307G7AA9W&pd_rd_r=e9edc9cc-9425-409e-afb9-78b85bd8065b&pd_rd_wg=yMpNh&pd_rd_i=B00CHPSIYQ&psc=1"><i>RC Packable Rain Poncho-</i></a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is a great Amazon find. They’re only around $12 and they come in a lot of fun patterns. They Velcro around the belly, have a hole for their harness or collar to fit through, and the hood is wonderful for keeping them dry on rainy days. They also dry off very quickly and wash up great. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.chewy.com/whimzees-puppy-dental-dog-treats/dp/181408?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=f&utm_content=WHIMZEES&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoNWOBhCwARIsAAiHnEjLU9W1GwIxx5ht_omaPk8oP7AV9stEmYKp7-XKXmN0B8gnqXZDmQ0aAsOcEALw_wcB"><i>Whimzee Bones-</i></a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My dogs look forward to their morning bone, and I love that their cleaning their teeth! These are wonderful. Grain and gluten free, and 100% natural. The shape of these help to remove plaque and tartar buildup, cutting down on teeth cleanings. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.tiffany.com/accessories/pet/dog-bowl-67753070/"><i>Tiffany & Co Dog Bowl-</i></a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We bought this bowl for Eloise’s birthday this year, and while it is quite expensive, it’s fun to spoil our pups! It’s such good quality, it’s made from bone china, and it adds the perfect touch of fun to our kitchen. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVDd5UE53-7LrDMusiE56NHhDMvGAmGL0DGsKfVheU7-fEWdOZhF_ljUAm1TVVeQJ2wqFelaq1RrpGX4Rdnrzt_kBLOzISeGVX6GM-yby_-VNNReeNubM8eP_PAMiXG-ZVwXa3G_ufHEw3uIx_xIWgO1IRb8vFGCbKWnlkz2etHckDZidTvrOs4uhr=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="498" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVDd5UE53-7LrDMusiE56NHhDMvGAmGL0DGsKfVheU7-fEWdOZhF_ljUAm1TVVeQJ2wqFelaq1RrpGX4Rdnrzt_kBLOzISeGVX6GM-yby_-VNNReeNubM8eP_PAMiXG-ZVwXa3G_ufHEw3uIx_xIWgO1IRb8vFGCbKWnlkz2etHckDZidTvrOs4uhr=s320" width="249" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Do you have any favorite dog supplies? Let me know down below, I love hearing from you. :)</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day.</span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599533682850635183.post-11548958460750607952022-03-14T10:00:00.019-04:002022-03-14T10:00:00.192-04:00🍷 Favorite Wines<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4r27m7DiTkhUhhFTp6BhD5tWdHNjS6JAqVcCM7o1XMreJBRNjYLRovTEPsn5RWDeM3lIHyPhoVu0t1JDn4a_gPMstC4ExTvVbp9SMdc4dcwDR9VZgITJ9tNSL__J6abwqAJjdXE-HlmUFoKnveaei555vGrf01AOfuRCEd909CqWvC155Knv6pam4=s407" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="282" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4r27m7DiTkhUhhFTp6BhD5tWdHNjS6JAqVcCM7o1XMreJBRNjYLRovTEPsn5RWDeM3lIHyPhoVu0t1JDn4a_gPMstC4ExTvVbp9SMdc4dcwDR9VZgITJ9tNSL__J6abwqAJjdXE-HlmUFoKnveaei555vGrf01AOfuRCEd909CqWvC155Knv6pam4=s320" width="222" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;">Happy Monday! Today I thought I’d share some of my favorite wines with you. I'm always curious what others like to drink, maybe you’ll find one or two that interest you!</span></div></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Reds-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gracenote Pinot Noir</span>-</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is a bit on the pricey side at $36, but it is so smooth. It’s a California red and very well balanced. It’s so easy to drink with almost anything. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Roscato Rosso Dolce-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Call me “middle class fancy”, but I love Olive Garden. And even more so, I love their sparkling red, Roscato. Its produced in northern Italy, near the Alps. It’s sweet, light, and inexpensive (around $10/bottle). </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">White/Rosé-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">La Crema Chardonnay-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you love a buttery chard, La Crema is perfection. I love it iced cold in the summertime. It’s your classic full-bodied California Chardonnay. It’s pretty well priced too, around $20. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Il Sogno di Arianna Bardolino Chiaretto Rosato-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is a delicious rosato, what Italians call their rosé. It’s the most gorgeous pale pink color, and is less acidic than many of the rosés I’ve tried. It’s around $14 a bottle, and pairs perfectly with pizza and pasta. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sparkling-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Alessandro Gallici Prosecco-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prosecco is my go-to drink when I’m out on the town. It’s light, low in calories, and pairs perfectly with almost any cuisine. This is one of my favorites I’ve tried. It’s crisp, fizzy, and has light citrus notes. Not to mention the bottle is beyond gorgeous. This would make a fabulous hostess gift. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ruinart Blanc de Blanc-</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saving the best for last, this is the champagne that David and I love to celebrate with. It’s pricey (around $70/bottle), but it’s wonderful for special occasions. Ruinart is the oldest champagne house, producing bubbly since 1729. I would love to to take a tour of their cellars one day!</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope you found a recommendation or two. Please share any of your vino favorites down below, I love hearing from you! :)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thanks for reading, have a fabulous day. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">PS-Happy St. Patty's Day on Thursday!</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">🍀</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">🍀</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">🍀</span></span></p>Ciao Bella!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08552365367018214090noreply@blogger.com0