Nordstrom Sale

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Hello! Here are a few of my picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I think it's great for picking up some of the essentials for fall, and who doesn't love a sale? I'm especially drooling over that watch! Come back tomorrow for a delicious cookie recipe and have a great Tuesday!

xo

Put an Anchor on it

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Phone Case// Sweater // Necklace // Shoes // Bag // Dress // Rings

 

It's no secret that I am obsessed with anything Nautical themed (refer back to this post). These are a few of my current favorite Nautical items (especially those rings!). I actually have one of those Sea Bags, they're made with recycled sails so they are really heavy duty and perfect for the pool. I used to be on the sailing team when I was in high school (before I moved to UT), so I got one with the #8 on it because it was my boat number. Love it! Hope you have a great Monday!

 

xo

Loving Lately

Hello! I hope you are having a great week so far. I just wanted to share a few things that I have been loving lately.

 

The first two are products that I got to try in a Birchbox a few months back. It's really rare that I actually LOVE a product and would recommend it because I'm not much of a product junkie to begin with (which is why Birchbox is perfect, because I can try stuff and only if I love it do I actually buy it). Without further ado..

Coola Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face

This stuff is AMAZING! I am always looking for a new moisturizer that I love and since I'm so pale and I burn easily, SPF is important to me. I also hate to smell like sunscreen so this is the best of both worlds. It's not greasy, doesn't dry out my skin, protects my skin from the sun, and smells great! #winning

Beauty Protector: Protect & Detangle

This is another product that I would describe as AMAZING for lack of a better term. This is like all of my hair products in one. It protects, makes my hair super shiny, repairs, conditions and it smells good too. I used to use both a Revlon Heat Protectant and a Pureology Shine Treatment and now this is the only product I need. It's sold exclusively through Birchbox and I HIGHLY recommend it. If you're like me and want the least amount of steps and products for your hair, this one is for you!

 

 

This dress for my cousins wedding in August. What do you think? 

This Video:

 (that I found via Grace, and her blog should be on this list. Her blog is definitely a good one, check it.) I definitely suffer from this. Glad someone else can relate.

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I'm going to Las Vegas at the end of the month for the first time. I have only ever driven through it so I am pretty excited! Any recommendations of what to do/where to eat, etc are appreciated!

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This ice cream, salted caramel pretzel. I'll leave it at that.

 Happy Wednesday! Thanks for reading!

xo

During the Break

In my last post I was talking about all the free time I had. That quickly ended! I have been running around for the past few weeks and have not had regular internet access so updating the blog has been a bit of a challenge. Here are a few glimpses of what I have been up to in between eating way too much ice cream and watching Pretty Little Liars.

The Living Traditions Festival is one of my favorites that Salt Lake hosts every year in the middle of May (late, I know). There is music, food from all over the world, dancing and the weather is just right.

Pupusa! This is my favorite thing to get at Living Traditions. It's kind of like a quesadilla but the outside is more doughy and they are filled with beans, cheese, meat, or a combination of all of those things.

Kind of my favorite person to hang out with on weekends.

Days spent with my dog, aka the destroyer of soccer balls. He's the worst at playing fetch though unfortunately. It's more of I throw it and he kind of looks at me like "yeah, you threw it now go get it."

Loving my Mom's flower pots.

Finally got to try the new Taco Bar in Salt Lake. Taqueria 27. It's amazing if you have not been yet. They have a few different types of guacamole and a whole wall of different types of tequila to choose from, which is enough of a reason to go.

My very first Utah friend came back into town after 4 years of not seeing each other. Miss you Jess!!

 Walking through the Chalk Festival on the way to the Farmers Market.

Pretty plants and the Off The Grid Smoothie Stand at the Farmers Market. The guy pedaling is taking orders while riding the bike that is powering the blenders. I love innovative stuff like this!

Sorry for the Hiatus (again). Things are finally calming down and I have a lot of fun things planned for July that I can't wait to share with you!
Thanks for reading!
xo, Amy

Summer To-Do List

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Since I have a lot of free time this summer, there are so many things on my to-do list! Here are a few:

Read more books (a few on my list are Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and Kiss Me First by Lottie Moggach)

Go hiking and biking (suggested trails would be appreciated!) 

Volunteer More

Spend more time with family and friends

Go to Salt Lake City Bees Games

Shop and Eat Local

Cook at home more often

Check a bunch of restaurants off my list (incuding Pallet and Caterina) 

Own a pair of white jeans (so daring)

Take a trip to the beach...Cali anyone?

and most importantly..RELAX (mostly by the pool) 

What is on your summer to-do list?

Happy Wednesday! Thanks for reading! xo

A Last Day in Soho

The day before we left the city we decided to head down to Soho and just wander around. This was probably one of my favorite days on our trip. There is just a certain charm about this part of the city. 

We started off with an amazing brunch at Balthazar. Seriously soo so good and the restaurant is so charming. 

 I loved the bar and those gorgeous flowers walking in.

 Mmm those waffles.

Everyone else enjoying Balthazar as well.

 If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw my pictures of amazing desserts from Francois Payard. When my grandparents lived in the city we would always go to Payard to get treats and it was always one of my favorite parts of the city. Unfortunately, the original location no longer exists but there are many other locations all over the city. I highly recommend it! Francois makes amazing food and desserts and holds very special memories to me.

Wandering around Washington Square Park. 

What I wore:

Top: Joie (also love this sweater for summer) Jeans: BDG  (Urban Outfitters) Shoes: TOMS (perfect walking shoe) Bag: Kate Spade Sunglasses: Target

Then down to Union Square to go to Forbidden Planet which is a super nerdy store that has comic books, action figurines, etc. Perfect for Brady. Luckily it was right next to the Strand Bookstore. 

Then down to the Flatiron district for Madison Square Eats!

Empire State/ mmm Mister Softee

I was so excited that Madison Square Eats was going on while we were in NYC. Unfortunately the Momfuku Milk Bar was all out of their compost cookies but maybe next time!

 How cute are the Marimekko umbrellas?

I chose tacos from Calexico, good choice!

Mm Laduree Macarons are prettyyy good I guess. I have been to the one in Paris, London, and New York now. All delicious.

One last photo from our journey to Top of the Rock.

I hope you are having a great week. That's the last of my NYC photos (aren't you relieved?). We had so much fun and I can't wait until I get the chance to go back.
Thanks for reading! xo

Chinatown, MOMA and a Walk through the Park

There was one super rainy day and we had already planned to go down to Chinatown and explore, so we decided to give it a try anyways despite the rain. We hopped on the subway and headed downtown. It was pouring so hard but we found the Doughnut Plant (with only $8 in cash, crap!). Two donuts later and seriously regretting not stopping by the ATM beforehand, we headed over to Chinatown to go to lunch at the Golden Unicorn for dim sum (someone recommended it to Brady at his work). 

Seriously bring CASH to the doughnut plant, and lots of it. Those donuts are so delicious. We have been talking about them ever since we got home and there is nothing like it in Salt Lake (if I am wrong, please educate me! Or don't because I probably don't need to be eating those anyways). 

Neither of us are very adventurous when it comes to Asian cuisine. Indian, Mediterranean, Italian,  French, Spanish, Mexican. American, Thai? Yes. Chinese/Japanese food? Not so much. We ordered 3 small plates (fried chicken feet-ick! (Brady's choice), shrimp dumplings and spinach dumplings). I did actually enjoy the shrimp dumplings. I was not adventurous enough to try the chicken feet. Brady was a champ about it though. I wish we had gone with someone who knew exactly what to order. Ha I think the people serving us were kind of laughing at how clueless we were. Next time! At least we tried, right? Thats what we were telling ourselves anyways, and that we should have brought more cash for the doughnut plant. 

After the Golden Unicorn, we headed back uptown and headed to MOMA. MOMA is my favorite museum in NYC, the MET is second. I love modern art.

These last few pictures are actually from our last day before we headed to the airport (I still have one more post I want to share but it was wayy too many pictures). We made all the last minute stops to FAO, Payard, Central Park, and made a quick stop at Lincoln Center. 

^This was incredible!

 

 ^^my hair hates humidity

Tomorrow is Friday! That is something to look forward to, right? Have a great Thursday!
Thanks for reading.
xo, Amy