come one, come all

we went to the circus...

...and it was magical.

i won't lie, I did consider running away to join them. it would be quite thrilling, if it were anything like the movies - ha!

Cup a tea?

These teas were way too tempting to resist.  Can't wait to try them. I love having a pot of tea with my honey each evening. It's lovely.

FRUTTO BIANCO PEARLS

A blend of kiwi, coconut and candied tropical fruit bits tempt you to pull up a hammock and sip your cares away!

STRAWBERRY PARAISO WHITE

Escape to Shangri-La with tempting fresh strawberry, white 

popcorn and fruit bits that combine beautifully with white and green tea. A true sip of paradise! 

PEACH TRANQUILITY

A delightfully harmonious blend of candied peach pieces, pineapple, lemon myrtle, Roman chamomile, sunflower petals and rosehips create a most peaceful blend. 

one last VERY happy birthday present

Thanks so much Dad.  

I've been wanting this for-eva!!!

Check out this website - Teavana is wonderful!


Tonights tea is Chai with pineapple, papaya, coconut, orange, ginger, almond and cornflower blossoms.
BLISS!!!

these are a few of my favorite things

PURR

My newest fragrance is Purr by Katy Perry. 

Purr eau de parfum begins with the aroma of peach nectar and forbidden apple, evolves with a distinct floral bouquet of jasmine blossom, Bulgarian rose and vanilla orchid, and slowly reveals accents of creamy sandalwood and musk.

It smells delicious! 

And the bottle is UH-MAZINGLY SASSY!

OH SO CHARMING

This is what I got for my birthday and I sooperdooper heart it! Saying that I'm addicted would be putting it lightly. Below are my first charms.  

Charm bracelets remind me of being in grade school.  I had a super cheesey plastic one back then, but it was worth the world to me because it was happy. This one reminds me of gelato with my sweet K.

I love charms as well because they are like happy little memories reminding you of special little moments. This one reminds me of my Mama. She loves her little humming birds.  Did I ever tell you that I've held a real live humming bird?  

 CHARMING AND FUN 

Victoria's Secret Shimmer and Shine makes you super sparkely.

Drenched Supersoft Body Lotion

This line has a delicate smell that works well with perfume. 

And come on the packaging is just SO HAPPY!

CUPCAKES

I love to make cupcakes for people. It makes my heart smile.  I'm gonna give fondant a try soon.

MISS KITTENS

She's getting so big - doesn't she look grumpy here!  I love it.  She's SO NOT. Silly little Delilah.

AND THAT'S ALL SHE WROTE...

Healthy Banana Bread Muffins

BANANA BREAD MUFFINS

This morning I had the idea to make banana bread but make a healthier version.  They turned out delicious and not overly sweet.  Definitely don't need to feel guilty eating these babies.

ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS

3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed

1/3 cup soften salted butter

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Smash bananas in a smsll mixing bowl with a fork. Mix butter and mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix. Pour mixture into a happy cupcake liners or a loaf pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes in muffin tin or 50 minutes- 1 hour for loaf pan.  Remove from oven and enjoy with a little bit of butter or without.

Yield: Makes 12 muffins or one loaf.

Bedtime and Buns

Lately I've been really desiring to wake up at 5 am to get in a treadmill run and some weights before work. The problem is every morning I wake up around this time, even before the alarm goes off, and I ignore my plan and snuggle happily back down into bed.  The idea of climbing out of bed before 6 feels insane at that time of morning.   Why oh why do I love sleep and my bed so much?  If only I could ask myself at that time of morning - do you want your bed more or your fitness goals?  

It's hard to be a girl!