I am obsessed with the new CC SKYE Victoria Wristlet Clutch! It features a detachable bracelet and I think that its genius! Never worry about misplacing your bag again- and look cute while doing it. I have looked for more affordable styles of this bag, however I wasn’t able to find any. I will be sure to share the wallet savvy styles when I find them.
Last weekend I was lucky enough to make a quick trip to Tulsa. I have never been to Tulsa before so I was ready to explore this city. I’m not going to say there is a ton of stuff to do there- because there isn’t. But, we had a great time and were able to squeeze in most of the fun attractions that Tulsa has to offer in our mini-vacation. Here are the top 5 things to do in this adorable city.
1. Oklahoma Aquarium: This small aquarium is only a year old and features lots of ‘please touch’ exhibits as well as the largest collection of bull sharks in the U.S.
{A little turtle friend at the aquarium}
2. Go Antiquing: Technically the best area to go antiquing is right outside of Tulsa in Jenks. There is a strip of about 7 shops that have some amazing pieces of furniture as well as jewelry and collectables. We found tons of treasures!
3. Sit on The Golden Driller’s toe: Tulsa used to sit on the world’s largest known pool of oil. To celebrate that, they built The Golden Driller statue in 1966. This is the largest free-standing statue in the world at 76 feet tall.
4. Tulsa Zoo: This Zoo was named ‘America’s Favorite Zoo.’ We didn’t get to actually make it there, however we heard it’s really nice.
5. Check Out Local Restaurants: In downtown Tulsa we found a great cocktail place The Tavern. We also tried Tulsa’s #1 cupcake bakery, Cupcakz, and grabbed a tasty margarita at one of Tulsa’s many Mexican restaurants, El Guapos Cantina.
{Margarita from El Guapos. We had to- it was cinch de mayo!}
{Challah french toast stuffed with farmer’s cream cheese and topped with bananas and vanilla bean syrup}
Sabrina’s Cafe is one of the places to get brunch in Philadelphia. With three locations you would think that there would be enough seats for everyone- however when I went to the Italian Market location there was a 2 hour wait! The food is delicious, especially some of their signature breakfast items like the barking chihuahua and the stuffed challah french toast. The service was friendly and the decor consists of antique cameras on the wall next to vintage photos.
{The Barking Chihuahua: flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, black beans, red peppers and pepper jack cheese}
{The egg sandwich special of the day!}
Tulsa has lots of chain restaraunts- so when I found The Taven, a locally owned cocktail and foodie spot, I was very excited. Their cocktail list was impressive, the food was delicious, and the decor was warm and welcoming. We went there for brunch and enjoyed the B.L.T.E. and the chicken salad. My favorite part of The Tavern is the cocktail list. It’s the only legit cocktail list I could find in Tulsa, and the cocktails we sampled did not disappoint.
{The dividers between tables were covered with vintage books}
{The B.L.T.E. with grits}
{The Birkin & Gainsbourg: Earl Grey infused Bombay Sapphire, Lillet Blanc, lavender syrup and lemon juice}
{Chicken salad with radish and cucumber}
Recently I am in love with bows. On my clothes, accessories and shoes- I can’t get enough bows! This feminine detail can perk up any outfit for work or a date night. Here are a few of my favorite things…
{The yummy vanilla bean cupcake with moist cake and buttercream icing}
Every time I visit a new city I like to scope out the local’s favorite cupcake shops and give them a try. I like to consider myself a cupcake connoisseur lover. Last weekend I went to Tulsa and heard that Kupcakz was the best place in town, so naturally I had to go there. I sampled the vanilla bean, strawberry and carrot-cake cupcakes. I was very pleased with their cupcakes- although they still don’t beat my all-time favorite {Little Cupcake Bakeshop}. Check out my list of other great cupcake shops around the country HERE.
{Get there early on weekends because they sell out of their cupcakes by about 2 PM}
{The strawberry cupcake had whipped-cream icing and a drizzle of chocolate. Yum!}
{Kale mixed with salt and EVOO, before being baked}
When most people hear kale they do not get excited. It is rare to meet someone who loves kale. Enter Kale Chips. This snack has completely changed my mind about kale, as well as my boyfriend. He would never be caught dead eating this leafy green- however when I baked them into chips he couldn’t get enough. I love them because they taste good and I don’t feel guilty at all when I munch on them while watching The Office. Win-win!
{Fresh Kale}
Ingredients
4 large handfuls of Kale
1 T EVOO {Extra Virgin Olive Oil}
1 t Salt
Instructions
Mix kale, EVOO and salt in a bowl. Place kale onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until the ends start to brown. Let them sit in the oven for an additional 10 minutes to make sure they are crisp. Enjoy! {Note: let them completely cool before you put them into Tupperware or they will get soggy}
{Don’t think they look appetizing? I was a skeptic too. But believe me- they are tasty!}
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to decide what to get Mom for her big day. Whether you have a Mom who loves gardening, baking, lounging by the pool, or just looking fabulous- there are great gift options out there for every Mom. Here are my faves for those who are spending a little, and also for those who are spending a bit more. Just remember- it’s the thought that counts!
{Serve the turkey on top of the salad or on the side!}
This past weekend got me in the mood for some Meixcan food, so I decided to make a taco salad. I tried to use lots of veggies in this dish and also used 98% lean ground turkey. This meal hit the spot and left me feeling full and happy! I don’t use any dressing on my salad- between the taco seasoning on the turkey for flavoring and the creaminess of the avocado, no dressing was necessary. Bonus: I was able to have a low-carb dinner of lean protein and veggies and my boyfriend was able to make his into a wrap- so everyone wins!
Ingredients
1 LB organic ground turkey meat {98% fat free}
1 T Olive Oil
1 bag of fresh lettuce
Diced tomatoes {I got mine pre-packaged from Whole Foods}
Organic Corn
Organic cheese
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 avocado, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
Organic Taco Seasoning {I got mine from Whole Foods}
1/2 red onion, diced
Instructions
Put the Olive Oil, yellow onion and ground turkey into your skillet and cook until the meat browns. Then add in your organic taco seasoning. Mix lettuce, tomatoes, corn, avocado, red bell pepper and onion. Top it off with your ground turkey. Serve hot!
{Get creative and add as many veggies as you desire}
All I can think about is the Summer and spending time at the beach. Naturally this makes me think of bikinis, sandals and of course- beach bags! Right now I am loving bows, stripes, neon colors and polka dots. Wondering about the crab bag? Well, I am from Maryland!
