Kate Spade B Mine

Check out these Valentine's Day e-cards courtesy of Kate Spade. Adorable!

Tadahiro Uesugi

Victoria from vmac & cheese posted pics of her gallery wall this morning. I am obsessed with this Tadahiro Uesugi print! I have to have one. I'm suddenly feeling very inspired to create a gallery wall!

A New Look

Okay, okay, I know it's a bit boring right now, but it was time to change it up a little! What I need: a new title pattern and a fabulous font to start. I'm looking for a clean, understated design so that the images can really pop. Any other suggestions??

I Love You, Blogs and Coffee

As many of you out there, I ease into the day with my coffee and my blogs. I need this.

Available at MADEBYGIRL on Etsy.

A Valentine's Day Wish List

Valentines Day has never really been a huge deal for us. We usually celebrate with pizza and wine, which, in my mind, is perfect. That being said, I'm a girl who loves flowers. Here are some other gift ideas.

1. Ann Taylor Loft
2. Kiehls body lotion in coriander
3. Mighty Leaf Tea in Detox
4. J. Crew
5. Kate Spade Twirl
6. Banana Republic Leopard Flats
7. J. Crew Mesh & Gem Necklace

HK Photographs

These photographs were featured on OKL the other day and I can not get them out of my head! The full collection can be found on the HK Photography site. But I'm kind of loving these vintage fashion shots.

Spring greens with blood orange, roasted fennel, asparagus & shrimp

I don't know about you, but this Chicago winter has got me eating some keep-me-warm comfort food that's not so great for me. Last night, in an attempt to get back on track, I made this salad. It was super easy and tasty.

What you'll need:
Good sized raw shrimp (about six per person) - cleaned and de-veined (it's easier this way)
Organic spring greens
3 Blood oranges
Asparagus
1 bulb fennel
Good olive oil
Dijon mustard
Garlic
Salt & pepper

To start:
Cut asparagus and fennel, drizzle with olive oil, salt & pepper; bake at 350 about 20min
Section one blood orange; set aside
Wash greens, allow to dry
In a saute pan, cook shrimp with olive oil, diced garlic, salt & pepper (don't overcook!)
In a large salad bowl, mix spring greens, roasted fennel & asparagus, blood orange sections and dressing
Plate salad in low, wide salad bowls then lay shrimp on top

For dressing:
Juice two blood oranges
Knife-full of dijon
Salt and pepper generously
Drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified (about half as much oil as orange juice)