Baby Girl Decor

For the past few months, I've had this gut instinct that we were having a baby girl.

So, we picked out a name, bedding and nursery decor for a...BOY.

I don't know why or how but boys seem much easier to plan for and so I am now 5 months along and back to square one on the planning. We got the name figured out (Charlotte Elizabeth) and I'm stalking obsessing over casually perusing Pinterest and Etsy for little girl nursery ideas.

Gallery walls intimidate me because I see these amazing photos of them in rooms but I feel like when I see them in person or try to do them myself, they turn out a little dull. Nonetheless, I found some adorable options if I do decide to tackle a gallery wall in Charlotte's room.

Here are some options...

I also love these embroidery hoops with fabric.

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So, I've really narrowed it down. (note sarcasm).

I openly admit I am not a decorator so any advice? Opinions? Other ideas? Send them my way...please!!

Hubby has no idea what he's getting in to..

Laura



PB & J Smoothie

I'm back with another smoothie concoction!

Since it is summertime, smoothies are my go-to lunch again and I couldn't be happier.

I couldn't decide on a PB & J sandwich or a smoothie for lunch the other day so I thought why not combine the two? Minus the bread, of course.

The end result is a creamy, liquid version of your favorite childhood lunch!

PB & J Smoothie

Makes one meal serving or two snack size servings

Blend together until smooth: 

-1 frozen banana
-5 strawberries (whole, including the stem)
-1 very large spoonful of peanut butter
-1/4-1/2. c. of milk, depending on your preference

Enjoy!

Laura



I really love my...{flat whisk}

(see here for all previous posts in the I really love my... series!)

I really love my Stainless Steel Flat Whisk!

This whisk is essential for me in the kitchen! Whether it's scrambled eggs, gravy or scraping up the yummy bits underneath a creamy soup, this whisk is where it's at.

It's flat head is slightly flexible which helps get into the corners of the pan and makes a smooth end result in your gravies or pan sauces! An added plus? Dishwasher safe! Perfect.

I have this one from Williams- Sonoma but they have other options there as well as some at Bed Bath and Beyond!

Whisk away!

Laura

A Tuesday Tune

We are loving a DFW band, Green River Ordinance, lately.

Enjoy "Dancing Shoes"! 



Happy Tuesday!

Laura

Rhoad's Rolls Pizza

I don't want to brag or anything, but ever since I've been pregnant, I've become the queen of easy, simple weeknight dinners. Between exhaustion, back pain and overall "I'm carrying a child here" symptoms, cooking nightly dinners has become tough for me!

But the upside of this is that we have found some of our favorite new recipes this way! For example, the Grape Tomato Pasta dish! Another new favorite is even easier than that- Rhoad's Rolls Pizzas.

I've talked about my love for Rhoad's Rolls before with these Rosemary Rolls and my love continues.
 
Simply pull the rolls out of the freezer a few hours ahead of time (or use the simple thaw method on the back of the bag) and let rise. Once they have doubled in size, preheat your oven to 400 degrees and spray your pan really well with non stick spray!

Smush (very technical here) the rolls into flat circles and top with your favorite pizza toppings! This was great because the hubster likes red sauce with his toppings and I'm more of an EVOO pizza type of girl so we were able to personalize our own just the way we like it. Sort of like Burger King...

Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Simple and delicious! The hubster even said he liked these better than the typical pizza we make.

(Let's not even pretend this picture is appetizing- I was starving and couldn't mess around with food photography biz-nass).



Just FYI- I ate two of these babies and the hubster had three, so plan accordingly. And make some for leftovers- they were a great lunch the next day.

I like calling myself the Queen,
Laura