{Photography} NEW Headshots

 City Girl #2 needed some new headshots and we had time over the rainy Memorial Day weekend to shoot them. 

 I was really rusty and not used to shooting in my new space but I think we got some good shots.  I used an AI feature in Photoshop to change the backdrop in this one.

This was a fun one with the pencil in the bun for this literary lass.

I was also really rusty at editing and Photoshop but I've been working on these edits and feeling better about my skills.   

Speaking of fun, we pulled Toki in for a few shots (bribed her!)

Look at that tongue! She's too cute!

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{Shopping} Latest Aldi Haul

My recent Aldi haul in sections...

Fridge items

Produce

Misc:

a new flavor of Belle Vie  sparkling water (orange vanilla), paper plates, a summery lemon candle and Lacura Night Cream.

Do you spot any of your favorites? 

 

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{Random} Friday Favorites

 It's Friday and here are some of the things I've been loving lately.

We were away last week in Orlando and before we left I planned my outfits with photos to help me remember the combos. It was helpful to see them all together like this in a collage.  Did I wear them all..you'll have to wait and see!

I planted flower seeds this year and the nasturtiums have taken off. Here they are in May...

....and now June. I have a few flowers already.  There is also a zinnia in there. I can't wait to see more flowers.

Speaking of flowers, my perennial pots really exploded while we were away!

Willow is enjoying her cat grass from City Girl #2.  She gave me some seeds and it grew quickly. Munch munch says Willow.

Speaking of munching...I made these Protein Reeses Cup Treats into bars. So much easier and I can control the size.  I didn't have enough rolled oats so I subbed in some crispy rice cereal and flaked coconut.  I also added PB Fit as some of the protein powder.    They are flexible!

I found these vintage chairs on FB Marketplace for CG #2 and she loved them when I sent her the listing.  We drove over an hour to get them but they were too good a deal to pass up!

Some shows I'm watching--I'm not done them yet!

Loving Steve Carrel and the whole cast.

The Four Seasons, Season 2

It's fun to see the local spots where they filmed.  Seen here.

I started this on the plane and I really like it!

What are you loving on this Friday?

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A Rainy Memorial Day Weekend at The Beach

 This was the rainiest Memorial Day weekend that I can remember.   We couldn't go in the pool or to the beach so here's what we did.

City Girl #2 came home for the weekend and we did some new head shots for her. I was rusty and hadn't shot with my new softbox umbrella beauty dish so it took my awhile to set up.  We got some good ones and I'll post them soon.

We took her to our favorite local French restaurant. They were having a Spritz and DJ set so of course we tried their Aperole Spritzes.

We drove her back to Brooklyn on Sunday since "Sunday Funday" was cancelled.

Mr. Click and I checked out a local brewery's tasting room.

We tried to go to the movies on Monday but of course everything was sold out.  We had a lazy day at home and took a walk at the beach that evening. Of course the skies were beautiful by then! 

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{Recipe} Two Ingredient Cobbler

I mentioned making this 2-ingredient dessert in my last Costco post and had some requests for the recipe STAT!    It couldn't be easier (and another Tiktok made me do it recipe).

All you need is frozen fruit- I used this Three Berry Blend.

and Sweet Loren cookies (or any refrigerated cookie dough). I used the sugar cookies.

To make:

• Pour frozen fruit into baking dish to fill.
• Place cookie dough over fruit.  You can do full cookies like I did or break them up into pieces and distribute over the top.
• I added some cinnamon to the top. (optional)

• Bake at 350ºF until the top is golden brown and fruit it bubbling. That's it! 
• Serve with vanilla ice cream.   (Highly recommended!)

I can't wait to try it with frozen peaches. I've also seen it made in small individual serving sizes.  

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Costco Finds & Faves

 I've got another Costco post for you.  I keep finding new things and getting old favorites.

These roasted edamame beans are SO good.

Always a fave!

This sourdough bread has become a staple.

City Girl #1 likes these engergy drinks and this is a Costco exclusive.

We bought these for meatball sandwiches for a party we hosted. They come pre- sliced which was so convenient. They were perfect.

I needed more hand soaps and this summer pack looked great.

I haven't had this in awhile but got some to split with City Girl #2.

I had heard good things about the Kirkland pesto and finally tried it for our party. It's delicious!

We bought these meatballs for the party we hosted and we still have a lot left!

I made a 2 ingredeint dessert with this Three Berry Blend and it was a hit. Will share soon. 

What are your favorite Costco finds?

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Recreating Pinterest Spring/Summer Outfits - Part 2

So much Pinterest inspo...I'm doing a Part 2!   To catch up, here's Part 1

I wish I had this backdrop and a glass of wine!

I switched out the jeans for cropped black pants in this look.

Classic summer beachy style. I don't have light jeans that roll up so these had to do.

This may not look like Spring/Summer but we had quite a few cold, windy and rainy days and the vest came in handy.

I tried this look with just the vest too.

I wouldn't have thought of this one myself.

I tried this combo in both shorts and jeans.

This feels very beachy.

I did my best with this one.

Kind of cute!

This one feels perfect for running around NYC.

 

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