Forgiveness

The evening class at Oprah on Monday was about Forgiveness.... If you ask me, that's a big word. A twitter poll was taken right off the bat and +70% of the people who responded have someone in their life they haven't forgiven.

The class has me thinking about Forgiveness, how to achieve it and how to move beyond an unpleasant situation.

This quote means a lot to me and I think something a lot of people (myself included) can learn from.

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Happy Hump Day!

Planning A Boy Party

I am loving that it's Tuesday. I had yesterday off work because I went to Oprah's Life Class at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. There were two classes yesterday and I attended the evening class. The line to get in was horrible and unnecessary if you ask me, but being in the event and apart of the whole experience made up for the torturous two hour line in 4 inch heels!

Oprah was bubbly, talking to the guests during commercial breaks, joking around and she looked beautiful in a green dress with matching earrings and eye makeup. All in all, a once in a lifetime experience!

Now onto what I'm focusing on this week.... Husbands 32nd birthday party. Michael and I love having people over and hosting parties so how could we not have a big bash for his birthday. I've invited 66 people to our 1970 sq ft house on Saturday night - I'm INSANE! That said, the food will be plentiful and the decor very manly. Sidenote, it's supposed to rain/snow on Saturday!

Here is what I'm thinking for decor. I'm hitting up Michael's tonight so if you have any suggestions or tips please pass them along!

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I'm making lots of boy food items - homemade slider's, lamb spiducci, homemade pizzas, perogies, etc!

What do you think?

Recipe Friday...Salt & Vinegar Potatoe Slices

Is everyone else as glad it's Friday as I am? Work is very busy right now which means from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday I'm running around like a chicken with no head. That said, I love my job and wouldn't have it any other way.

Now onto the fun and delicious.... Salt & Vinegar Potatoe Slices!

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How wonderful do these look?

Adapted from Martha Stewart Living, June, 2009. Cooked in 2 cups of vinegar, the potatoes taste very tangy (which some people love). For a milder version, try one cup white or malt vinegar and one cup water.
-serves 4-
Ingredients
1 pound fingerling potatoes, sliced lengthwise to 1/4-inch thickness*
2 cups white or malt vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher Salt
Pepper
Method
1. In a small pot, combine the potato slices and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Let cool in liquid for 30 minutes. Then drain well and pat potatoes dry with paper towels.
2. Preheat the broiler with a rack about 6 inches below the heat source. Dump the potato slices onto a sheet pan, sprinkle very generously with olive oil, salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Arrange the potato slices in a single layer. Broil until lightly browned on top, about 7 minutes. Then flip the slices and broil until the underside is lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Serve warm.
*Please be careful with your own fingerlings when slicing. The potatoes can be a little slippery.

Do you think you'd like this? I think / know I would! We're having people for dinner tomorrow night and if the flavour went with the pork roast I'm making I'd for sure cook up some of these too.

Have a great weekend :)

Being A Lady

I'm sure a few of us could take something from this today....

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Guilt-Free Margarita!

Are you like me and enjoy the weekend glass or 3 of wine / your favourite cocktail but had how many calories they contain! I came across this and thought it was too fabulous to keep all to myself.

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Ingredients
Makes 1 serving: 90 calories
1 oz jalapeño tequila
1/2 oz pear nectar
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp orange zest

Directions
In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, add the four ingredients. Shake until the tin is frosted. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge on glass rim.

Voila! A delicious cocktail with only 90 calories!

Organizing Your Jewels

I hope you had a fabulous long weekend. Our weekend was lovey, filled with lots of family time and eating too much! Michael also cleaned my car yesterday and I don't think it's been that clean since I drove it off the lot 5.5 years ago.

Now onto more important things - organizing your jewels. Do you have a jewellery box that you throw all your favourite pieces in or are you as clever as these examples? I have a jewellery box where most of my pieces go, however, I also use an over-sized wine glass to drape my necklaces in and I have an earring holder for my long earrings.

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This one is made from old pop bottles.

Tell me, how do you organize your favourite jewels?

Last Easter Post...FASHION!

Since I've tackled Easter Floral Arrangments and Easter Tablescape Ideas I think it's only fitting to cover what we should all be wearing to our respective family dinners this weekend. My mom is Greek so we also celebrate Easter next Sunday too. Three Easter dinners equals three Easter outfits!

Tomorrow we're at my in-laws for dinner. Sunday we're at my aunt's for dinner and next Sunday we're at my uncle's for dinner.

Here are some pieces that I think would be perfect for your family dinners this weekend!

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So tell me, what spring fashion trend is your favourite? What fun outfits do you have planned for this weekend?

Have a great long weekend!

Spring Overhaul!

After work today I'm heading to the spa for a mani & pedi and then my lovely hubby is doing an overhaul on my hair. Have I mentioned how amazing it is having a husband who is one of the best stylists around?!
I'm trying to find the perfect spring colour for my hands and toes. Has anyone had a mani / pedi recently? What did you pick? Here are some of my contenders...

Has anyone does this? I'm thinking about it! What do you think?

Now for my hair! I'm growing it for my fabulous friends wedding in August but it needs a good cut and colour. I get bored easily and quickly and I'm both right now. Here's what I'm leaning towards right now. Let me know what you think.

I'm loving the ombre look and length of her hair in these two pictures. It's very fresh if you ask me!



I'm sorry to do this, I never do, but all the pictures are from Pinterest.

Easter / Spring Tablescape Ideas

Is anyone else thrilled it's a short week? I sure am!

I came across these adorable Easter / spring tablescape ideas and thought they were too cute not to share. I am a big fan of decorating our table according to seasons and the guests we're cooking for. It adds character and gives your guests something to chat about while you're prepping dinner!

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Do any of these catch your eye? Have you thought about your table and how you'll be adding flare to it this weekend?

Easter Floral Arrangments

With Easter less than a week away I thought I'd dedicate this weeks posts to the first long weekend of spring!

Are you hosting a big family dinner this week or heading to relatives? Either way, why not add some Easter excitment to the floral arrangments in your home.

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Which arrangment is your favourite? Will you be adding something like this to your table this weekend?