Just Some Thoughts...

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I did this post at 6:30 this morning. I woke up and desperately needed some motivation and inspiration to get my day started. Do you ever feel like that? So I turned to my Lovely Quotes Pinterest board and found some things that made me think and smile. The 8-year old made me laugh... Kinda fun to laugh early in the morning right? 

I hope these made you think, smile and laugh, too... Happy Thursday.

Dining In

 I adore the concept of having the kitchen table or large dining island in the center of the kitchen. The concept just reminds me of family, and I love family. 

This is actually my second "Dining In" post. My original post, featured traditional kitchens. Well, time evolves taste and I'm currently loving kitchens that have more of a modern flare. I love shiny tile backsplashes, fun lighting, glass cabinetry and splashes of color. All of that combined with a beautiful dining space as a centerpiece is quite lovely to me...

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Lemon Ricotta Cookies

I realize that Valentine's Day is next week and that most recipes you might see this week will be red, white, pink, chocolate or a combination of the four. I didn't have Valentine's Day in mind when I made these sweet, delectable lemony cake-like cookies that will blow your mind away. So they aren't the typical V-day colors, but like I said, they will blow your mind away. So it's ok right?

Anyway, I had this incredible craving for lemons the weekend I made these...

I needed some freshness in my life, so I turned to Giada (of course) and found her recipe for Lemon Ricotta Cookies...

"Amen." That was the first word that came to mind when I bit into the cookie for the first time.

I ate three of these in about three minutes. The lemon isn't too overwhelming and the ricotta creates the cake-like consistency that I really love. I think cookies would be perfect for a wedding or baby shower. Or if you are like me, they are perfect when you just need some freshness in your life...

Oh, I sent a pic of the cookies to Giada via Twitter and here is what she said... :)

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P.S I've got a good giveaway going on! Click here to see it!

A Giveaway!! {Lo & Sons}

Hi!! How was your weekend? My weekend was great. I took a quick trip to Florida for work and spent some extra time I had a the beach. There is no other place on earth that is as beautiful as a beach with white sand and blue water. Ahhhh....

ANYWAY, let's get down to business... In lieu of Weekends In, I've got a giveaway! Much more exciting right?? A few weeks ago I won a Lo & Sons giveaway hosted by the lovely Camille. Lo & Sons is a great company that specializes in stylish, lightweight travel and laptop bags. I love a bag that is stylish, functional, durable and light on the shoulders and the bag up for grabs is all four of those!!

The lovely people at Lo & Sons are giving a lucky winner The Brookline laptop bag...

AND... The Mott, which is a small crossbody bag that fits perfectly inside of The Brookline and is also great to carry while traveling...

I have both of these bags in black and LOVE them. I carry The Brookline daily and happily accept all of the compliments I get. :)

This video will pretty much tell you how fabulous these bags are in all of 43 seconds... 

Cute right?? The color inside of the bag is a nice surprise. The winner can choose any color of the Brookline or Mott that is currently in stock. 

To win (must be a Savor Home follower or subscriber), simply:

1. Follow Lo & Sons on Twitter or Facebook

2.  Follow Savor Home on Twitter or Facebook

3. Visit Lo & Sons and tell me which color you like

Leave a comment for each!

The winner will be announced on Monday, February 13th! Good luck!

Friday's Fancies: Floral Fever

Happy Friday!! What's the weather like in your neighborhood?? It was almost 70 degrees here yesterday, which I find quite strange. But it feels oh so good! I do love winter (crazy I know), but with all of the new spring lines coming out + the warm weather- well, I'm kind of excited!

Earrings /Bracelet /Bag /Top / Wedges /Sunglasses /Pants

I am loving so much about the new spring lines, but I must say that floral prints have really caught my eye. I love the fresh look that they give to an outfit. Doesn't that outfit look "fresh??" I LOVE everything about that silk top from the color to the attached floral belt that wraps and ties in the back. Anything that accentuates the waist is a plus for me.

Florals make a big statement, so I paired the top with some neutral pieces. Those wedges will pretty much go with anything. Do you think wedges will ever go out of style?? I hope not. Me and my feet love them. A lot.

The accessories are simple- and expensive. Hermes bracelet. Cartier diamond earrings. Rachel Zoe-like Tom Ford sunnies. Yes I am dreaming... really big.

But the wedges are on sale for $30 at DSW!! Ha.

What are your favorite items for spring??  Fill me in!

Oh and P.S.... I have an INCREDIBLE giveaway coming up on Monday, so be sure to stop by!

Let's Share...

Blue & green
Tinted blue lucite chairs
Wallpapered ceilings
A delicate chandy
A comfy chair covered in fabulous fabric...
I'd gladly share this space. Would you?

Designed by Annsley Interiors

An Island Bedroom: The Vault Files

You are in for a treat today my friends! I asked my friend Gaby from The Vault Files to share her story and her bedroom with you today. Gaby has an amazing sense of fashion and style and your eyes are about to prove it to you! 

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Hi everyone! Gaby from The Vault Files here sharing some snaps of my bedroom with all of you. First let me tell you that I felt immensely honored when Tiffany asked me to share a room from my ordinary abode here in Kone, New Caledonia. New what you ask? New Cal is a French island close to New Zealand and a year ago we moved from Toronto to this very remote place in the pacific for a temporary job assignment (husband's).

Bringing our furniture with us was not a option, so, not even knowing where we were going to live we had to buy everything, yes, from forks and plates to beds and tables! And giving that this island is very remote, the options were little but oh so expensive! So, giving that this was a "temporary" accommodation we kept it on the minimalistic side. Bed and dresser were bought here, bedside table was a hand-me-down, rug was bought here in the hardware "store" and the rest are things I was able to bring in my suitcases (good move I would say, though I didn't think the same when we traveled with 9 suitcases!). So, here it is:

Love my ikat pillow covers

My bedside table

Every single night I moisturize my hands right before going to bed.

A square dish that holds recently used jewels.

On top of my dresser: jewelry, wedding pictures, sunglasses. 

Not pictured: Bowl with headbands, phone and router.

Jewelry on display

The dishes and the colors make me smile everyday

Earrings and rings

My rug at the end of the bed

A pretty bag that I love looking at everyday


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Don't you love it?? How incredibly stylish is she??  I love all of the beautiful ways she has organized her amazing jewels... Thank you so much Gaby for sharing your space. You will find more eye candy on Gaby's blog, so be sure to check it out!

Game Day Guacamole

So I had all of these plans to post a sweet, lemony recipe today. As I finished the recipe, I remembered that the Super Bowl is this weekend! Therefore, a party recipe is in order! So I whipped up this guacamole that is a feast for your taste buds!

Let me just say that I heart guacamole. I heart it a whole, whole, whole lot...

I usually don't add red onions or tomatoes to my guacamole, but I saw Ree make it on her show last weekend and she made it look so good! So I thought I would try it out...

I confess that I ate that ENTIRE bowl after I photographed it. So good!

Is your mouth watering? Mines is and I'm not even hungry right now... Here is what you need and what to do:

3 Avocados, diced

2 Tomatoes, seeded and diced

1/2 of a large red onion, finely diced

Cilantro, to taste

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (if you like it hot!)

Juice of 1 lime

Salt to taste

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and salt. Then add the avocado and stir. I like chunky guacamole, so I don't mash the avocados. But feel free to mash them up a bit with a fork if you like.

If you are making this a little ahead of time, place plastic wrap directly on top of the guacamole (not just on the bowl, but right on top of the guacamole) and store it in the fridge- but only for maybe a day. It's best if it's devoured a few hours after you make it. This makes about 6 servings.

Are you attending a Super Bowl party??

Linked up with Tasty Tuesdays!

P.S. I will share the sweet, lemony recipe next week!

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