May 2013
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Fashion: Whites & Grays
Serious style inspiration right now:
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Recipe: Strawberry Pecan Tart
This Just 5 in the Kitchen via the Fresh Exchange and Passports & Pancakes recipe looks to die for. Find out more about the recipe made from just 5 ingredients - honey, heavy cream, strawberries, butter, and pecans - over at Megan Gilger site, here.
** images and recipe via The Fresh Exchange
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Friday’s Five
It’s been a traveled themed week for us! While still in Ohio, we traveled to Tyler’s family farm for Zach & Amber’s Wedding! It was truly a perfect day for a beautiful couple. After our flight back to CA, Ty, Buck and I traveled to the central coast for Bucks first time out in public (after all his shots) and for a photography session with our wedding photographer. Our day is near… Only...
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For the home: vintage finds
There is something that I love about vintage and distressed looking finds. They often give the perfect amount of character to a home. Here are some perfect updates for spring:
** photos from here, here & here// Find more home inspiration on our pinterest
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DIY: Honestly WTF
Beautiful jewelry storage idea brought to you by DIY queens, Honestly WTF. Jump on over to their site for all the details (and many other fun projects).
** all jewelry by lulu frost // photography and diy project by honestly wtf
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Friday’s Five
This week has been a busy one. I was a single puppy parent for a few days - Buck has officially learned how to walk up and down stairs, fetch a ball, and bark at his own reflection in the mirror (noisy, but so cute). And, we’ve also been spending some time in Ohio with Tyler’s family (to celebrate a wedding, dun dun dadunnn). Here’s a few snaps from the week:
While back home in California, I...
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Party Planning: A Spring Brunch
Why not through a brunch for the wonderful moms in your life? Whether its for your own mom, your whole family, or for your own friends who just became new mother’s - there is always a reason for brunch. Grab some inspiration from Kate Headley & 100 Layer Cake-let and don’t forget to shop our Mother’s Day shopping guide here!
follow the jump for more photos!
** all inspiration...
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Pins before breakfast.
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Fashion: Headpiece
With festival fashion in full force all over the world, would you dare to try this trend??
** photo spotted here // follow sunset & vine on pinterest
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Friday’s Five
This week’s 1/2 marathon training-I took country backroads instead of city streets.
So many beautifully decorated lovelocks from my Paris themed bridal shower over the weekend - I have such creative family members and friends!
A batch of “merci” cookies made for my bridal shower hostesses - Thank you ladies for such a beautiful shower! It was truly wonderful and I felt so much...
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Recipe: Parmigiano & Fig Grilled Cheese
‘Tis the season of figs and I am officially in heaven. This parmigiano and fig grilled cheese is making my mouth water - find all the ingredients and instructions over at onw of my favorite sites, Love & Lemons.
** original post spotted here // recipe and photography by Love & Lemons
April 2013
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Friday’s Five
These past two weeks of being home have been a whirlwind - SO MUCH IS HAPPENING. We’ve moved into a new place, we’ve had a child (well we brought home a new puppy - and he is like a new child), and we’ve been finishing up all the little extra details for our wedding in June. I honestly can say that within the last 11 days, not much relaxing has gone on, but thats okay - we knew it would be a busy...
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For the home: Mother’s Day ideas
If your Mother is anything like mine, I’m sure she already has everything. The good thing is, I’ve already searched out a few wonderful ideas for you - Here’s whats on my radar this Mother’s Day (aka Sunday, May 12th):
** make sure to follow Sunset & Vine on pinterest, twitter, and instagram too!
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DIY: Pompom Photos
Currently loving the idea of adding pompoms to photos. It is perfect for sprucing up a few pictures for a bland refrigerator, chalkboard, or cork-board.
** both photos spotted on Mokkasin // follow Sunset & Vine’s DIY Pinterest board
Travel
Today we are traveling home, talk to you all when we get settled stateside!
** image originally spotted here via pinterest.
Lesson’s Learned:
As this season comes to a close, I can’t help but look back at my time spent in Germany this season. I have traveled a lot this season - to Ingolstadt, Munich, Berlin, Heidelberg, Mannheim, Augsburg, Berchtesgaden, Nuremberg, Cologne, and Barcelona. My relationships have grown - with new and old friends, with the love of my life, and especially (and most importantly) with myself. I have grown...
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Friday’s Five
This has been our last week in Germany - for this hockey season that is, we’ll be back for next season in 3 short months (ugh, too soon!). Although so much has gone on these last few days, I still feel like we’re moving in slow motion. I think it’s because all we can think about it is our flight back home. Don’t get me wrong - we love it here, there is just something about home that I am longing...
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Party Planning: Flower Arranging Party
I spotted this DIY Flower Arranging Party from Gabriella New York on one of my favorite wedding sites - Style Me Pretty. This party is a perfect excuse to get everyone together and pop open a little bubbly. I’m loving this idea for my bridal party and now I can’t wait to get home. Find out more about Gabriella’s flower arranging party, and get a few tips over at Style Me Pretty.
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Inspired: Painted Clothing
Oh hello beautiful inspiration:
** featured on the Jealous Curator/created by French designer & artist Emilie Faif
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Fashion: Mixed Prints
Those who know me, know that I have always have had a wittle obsession with leopard print. Some may say that I have a problem. Others may say that rehab is in my near future. Although I have gotten a touch better with mixing other pieces into the mix, I’m happy to say that a touch of leopard will never go out of style (you can quote me on that).
** photo spotted here // for more...
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Recipe: Two Minute Breakfast Carrot Cake à La Mode
I am currently wishing that these Breakfast Carrot Cakes would magically appear in the kitchen right now. They look heavenly and because of my huge sweet tooth, I have no problem, what-so-ever, having ice cream so early in the morning (good thing the ice cream is made of mashed bananas). Someday I’ll wake up to this… Someday.
Find the recipe here.
** Photos and recipe featured...
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Friday’s Five
With an Easter brunch and a long road trip through lots of small German towns, we’ve had tons of fun this week. This week started with a family style brunch with a few close friends and families. Between all the delicious food and Easter goodies, each and every one of us had to move the belt over a notch. Also, A & B were at it again - traveling to another town on the map. It’s always a fun...
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pins before breakfast.
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** for more fun pinterest finds, follow all of sunset & vine’s boards on pinterest
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Places & Spaces: the Pie Hole / Los Angeles
Number one on the list of places to go when I get back in the good ol’ U S of A is this place right here… The Pie Hole Los Angeles. Located in the heart of the Arts District in Los Angeles, the family owned bakery serves both sweet and savory pies - plus delicious coffees as well. This place is a total dream. No joke, I am salivating as I post this. To find out more about this amazing...
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for the home: details
It’s all about the little details when giving personality to a room. As we transition in to spring, here are a few of my favorite things that are currently on my wish list:
** photo spotted here // for more inspiration, follow our pinterest boards
Sunset & Vine’s Spring Trends List:
Here’s to some happy shopping!
March 2013
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happy easter.
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Friday’s Five
I celebrated my 25 birthday this week! I’ve made it to a quarter of a century! Besides the feeling of being a touch older (and wiser, of course), I also felt an abundance of love this week from so many wonderful people - and for that, I am extremely grateful! I finished off the week with a little bit of stress, but thankfully, I know it will all be lifted soon. Although I am sad that I will not be...
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Party Planning: Cape Lookout for Kinfolk
This summer night - planned & designed by Kinfolk Magazine - is total perfection in my book. I’ve always been a firm believer that with the right mixture of food, friends, and campfire - the night will, without-a-doubt, always result into something wonderful. I am definitely looking forward to many nights like these with our family and friends. Come soon warm weather!
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DIY: Easter Eggs
Since this Sunday happens to be Easter Sunday, here’s some inspiration for all the serious Easter egg decorators out there. The bottom two photos feature our creations from last year (with the help of a little paint). Enjoy creating and find more last minute festive ideas on our Easter pinterest board!
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Fashion: Millie Mackintosh
Serious girl crush alert: Camilla Mackintosh of Millie Mackintosh.
I am definitly inspired by her effortless style and glam makeup. Find some perfect pieces for your closet here:
** images via Millie Mackintosh Style Diary
today.
I’m taking the day off the blow out 25 candles
** photo spotted via pinterest
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Friday’s Five
We’re still in Germany and hanging on for another week! The boy’s playoff schedule has been intense this series - so because of that, I’ve had with tons of friend time and travel time - and I really can’t complain! This past week, I was able to catch a game with “A” (aka my girlfriend Chelsea) in Nürnberg - and although we were only there for a few hours, I think I’m in love with the city. I...
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Recipe: S’more Peanut Butter Cookies
I have been known to make tons of cookies… Partly because of pinterest (there are so many good looking recipes on that site) and also because I have a huge sweet tooth (seriously - a HUGE sweet tooth). I conveniently bake right before the boys roadtrips, so that I limit the amount of goodies I can easily consume. A few weeks ago, I found this recipe and seriously fell in love. No part of me...
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pins before breakfast.
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** for more fun pinterest finds, follow all of sunset & vine’s boards on pinterest
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For the home: colorful beaded chandeliers
I’m drawing up some serious inspiration from these beautiful colorful chandeliers.
** images found via here & here & here /find more home inspiration on our pinterest
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Places & Spaces: Makamaka
Makamaka Beach Burger Cafe in Barcelona, Spain is hands down, one of the best burger joints we’ve ever been to (if you missed our trip, jump on over to part I and part II). We visited the restaurant on our first full day in town, and had such great time sipping pitchers of sangria in the sun. With the smell of the ocean all around us, we lounged outside on colorful seats and picnic style wooden...
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DIY: Tissue paper Flower Garland
Like I said in an earlier post, last week I helped throw a bridal shower for one of my closest girlfriends here in Germany. Since she is always so fun and cheerful, I thought it would be perfect to decorate with lots of fun colors and tons of beautiful spring flowers. I already had bundles of tissue paper left over from a baby shower I threw a while back, so I quickly racked my brain for what to...
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Friday’s Five
Since last friday’s five post, we’ve been pretty busy over here! Between all the showers (both bridal & baby) and hockey games, so much has gone on. I would love to thank all of you for all the well wishes and luck - it definitely paid off - the boys made it to playoffs! Here’s a few snaps from this past week:
A sunny day in Wolfsburg!!! It felt amazing to finally put these puppies on...
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Party Planning: Spring Time Bridal Shower
Last week I helped throw a bridal shower for one of my closest girlfriends here in Germany. Because of her wonderful bright and bubbly personality, I chose to decorate with lots of fun colors and tons of beautiful spring flowers. The scattered pink, royal blue, and light blue flowers were all made from tissue paper (DIY to follow soon). I also made a huge batch of sugar cookies, labeled with words...
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Fashion: Swimwear
I hear swimsuit season is just around the corner.. I don’t know if I believe it, all I see is snow. If only I could have 90* weather right now like some of my friends in LA do right now - ugh, so jealous. Hopefully a little sunshine comes our way quickly because I can’t wait to wear some of these super cute swimsuits! I’m definitely loving all the bright colors and different cuts. Happy Shopping...
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Recipe: Fruit Salad with Dark Chocolate
I first fell in love with The Artful Desperado’s beautiful photos, and then, after reading the recipe, I fell in love all over again with The Artful Desperado’s witty words. I mean come on, the first ingredient to this salad is a touch of romantic music. This post (originally spotted here) happens to be his first fully styled, photographed, and edited piece - and I think he did a truly fabulous...
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Pins before breakfast.
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** for more inspiration, follow Sunset & Vine on pinterest // instagram
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Places & Spaces: Falling Garden
I am in absolute awe of this incredibly beautiful once - in - a - lifetime installation by Swiss artists, Gerda Steiner and Jörg Lenzlinger. The “Falling Garden,” situated in the San Staë church on the Canale Grande, was created for the 50th Biennial of Venice in 2003.
** original post spotted here // collaboration by Gerda Steiner and Jörg Lenzlinger
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Friday’s Five
This past week has been one of the busiest of the year… Well at least my week has been one of the busiest - Tyler still has had plenty of time to get in his routine naps - lucky guy. In the last few day’s, I’ve conquered lots of to do’s, tons of planning, and too many DIY’s to count! Not to mention, we’ve all been trying to soak up Germany as much as possible before our return trips back...
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Fashion: Statement Sweaters
** image of the beautiful Dallas Shaw spotted here // original post on 31 bits
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Party Planning: Left my heart in San Francisco
I’m California dreaming with this cute party idea from Oh Happy Day! Adding a hand painted backdrop is a perfect way to enhance your party’s theme. A serious plus - you can hide areas of the house you’d rather not show! I love you, San Francisco!
** images via Oh Happy Day // Photography by Aubrey Trinnaman for Oh Happy Day
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For the home: Taxidermy
In honor of my soon to be hubby (who is an outdoorsmen to say the least), this trend is definitely a favorite in our household. Although I prefer to stay indifferent on hunting animals, I do love the look of a few of these porcelain finds featured below.
** picture spotted here // find more inspiration on our pinterest boards
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Recipe: Gluten Free Meringue Cookies
Something that I’ve always wanted to attempt, but never really have had the courage to try, has been meringue cookies. Essentially, I’ve always assumed that the process of making meringues would result in being way too temperamental for my liking. The other day, when I stumbled upon the Against All Grain blog, I fell in love with the simple ingredients involved in these Meringue Cookies 3 Ways. I...
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Friday’s Five
This week included:
An amazing dinner out with our friends… & lots of bottles of wine - 12 to be exact.
Spotted on an early morning run through Wolfsburg - Finding new paths & new things.
A yummy lunch date at Vapiano - it’s quite possibly my most favorite place ever.
Leopard print cigarette pants & a perfect gold Marc Jacobs clutch (another fav)
Whipping up a...
