Festive Fourth

Ok so, I like fashion. In fact, you could say I love fashion. But there's something you should know about me and fashion; being that I just graduated from college, I am poor and often do not have the luxury of fashion. Confession: I haven't bought a pair of shoes or an outfit since December. (I'm long over due) Alas, I try with what I do have. This weekend however, my sweet mother treated me to a new dress and an adorable ring (both from target). I found this dress perfect for the fourth festivities; the off-the-shoulder sleeve reminded me of those swooping flags you see on old victorian houses. I paired it with red shoes I already had and was ready to celebrate!

Red, White, and Blue Crabs

Here in the south, with my southern family, we only have one tradition for the fourth of July (or really any gathering): food! Now it doesn't matter what kind of food, but trust that there will be no shortage it. This year we dined on a delicacy so tasty and so perfect for this occasion. We got live blue crabs! They're festive because they change from blue to red when you cook them. We pair them with a bit of garlic butter and saltine crackers and they were oh so delicious. Oh and keeping with an American tradition, we also had hamburgers and hotdogs. It was the fourth of July after all!

Easter Eggs

Easter is just a few days away and while I'm not one to over celebrate this holiday, I took the opportunity to do something a little special to my breakfast. Yes, as you'll recall, I eat an egg each morning for breakfast, and for the next few days I'll have colored and decorated boiled eggs to brighten my mornings. This activity was also a great way to pass an otherwise uneventful weekday evening. I'm looking forward to opening my fridge to little pop of color and especially looking forward to spending time with my family as we celebrate Easter.