Help!

So, I have taken some time this weekend to go through my wardrobe and have come to this conclusion: I am in desperate need of a new white shirt. Obviously, the classic white shirt is a must-have for any lady's wardrobe. I have owned white shirts from several retailers but have yet to find the perfect one. I would love to find one that is a little bit on the long side (I'm a tall girl...) and one that I wouldn't have to iron all the time would be ideal. Any suggestions? Help me out, ladies!

I Heart Animals!

I am a huge animal lover and have a special affinity for dogs. This is the most amazing video. Anyone who says animals don't have feelings, think again!

Great Recipe!

Do you need something easy, delicious, and super healthy to make for dinner tonight? If you do, I have your answer! This is a recipe my Mom found in The Washington Post. I tried it last night and it's really good and very healthy! Only 319 calories per serving. My only recommendation would be adding some organic chicken broth to the water to give it a little more flavor. Try it and enjoy!


Ingredients:

* 1 1/2 cups quinoa (no need to rinse)
* 1 1/2 pounds broccoli
* 1 to 2 medium lemons
* 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
* 5 tablespoons olive oil (may use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes)
* 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa and cook uncovered for 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut the broccoli stalks into 3/4-inch pieces and cut the broccoli tops into small florets. Add to the pot; reduce the heat to medium-high and return to a boil. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the quinoa has no opaque dot of uncooked starch in the center.

While the broccoli is cooking, squeeze enough juice from the lemon(s) to yield 1/4 cup. Coarsely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and place in a large bowl.

Drain the quinoa and broccoli well. Transfer to the bowl and stir until the steam subsides. Add the lemon juice, oil and salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Ina's Life

One of my favorite things to do is to watch cooking shows with my Mom, specifically Barefoot Contessa. I have recently had a breakthrough and now realize that if my life someday resembled her life, I would be a very happy girl. Allow me to elaborate...

1. She has a wonderful husband who adores her and supports her career.











2. She has a booming career doing something she loves, and it happens to involve eating fantastic food!
















3. She lives in a gorgeous house in the Hamptons and has the kitchen of my dreams.

















4. She has a network of fabulous gay friends. Enter her new BGF T.R. Pescod, or as I like to call him, Silver Fox.

I heart you Kay!

I was at the mall this evening and was pleased to find some adorable Spring dresses. Most of the dresses I loved were by Kay Unger. I have always loved her stuff - so ladylike and classic. Here are some of my favorites!



































































Don't you think I NEED one of these for the Spring weddings I'm attending?

Oh, the things I've done!

Saw this over list over at Le Petite Blog and thought it would be fun to answer. I've done a lot more than I thought I had....

Things you have done during your lifetime..
( ) Gone on a blind date
(X) Skipped school
( ) Watched someone die
( ) Washed, groomed and dressed someone after they died.
(X) Been to Canada
( ) Been to Mexico
(X) Been to Florida
(X) Been to Hawaii
(X) Been on a plane
( ) Been on a helicopter
(X) Been lost
(X) Gone to Washington, DC
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Cried yourself to sleep
(X) Played cops and robbers
(X) Recently colored with crayons
(X) Sang Karaoke
( ) Paid for a meal with coins only
( ) Been to the top of the St. Louis Arch
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't.
(X) Made prank phone calls
( ) Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans
(X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
( ) Danced in the rain-naked
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone
(X) Blown bubbles
(X) Gone ice-skating
(X) Gone to the movies
(X) Been deep sea fishing
( ) Driven across the United States
( ) Been in a hot air balloon
( ) Been sky diving
( ) Been bungee jumping
(X) Lay down outside at night and admired the stars while listening to the crickets
( ) Seen a falling star and made a wish
( ) Enjoyed the beauty of Old Faithful Geyser
(X) Seen the Statue of Liberty
( ) Gone to the top of Seattle Space Needle
( ) Been on a cruise
(X) Traveled by train
(X) Been horse back riding
(X) Ridden on a San Francisco CABLE CAR
(X) Been to Disneyland OR Disney World
(X) Truly believe in the power of prayer
( ) Been in a rain forest
(X) Seen whales in the ocean
(X) Been to Niagara Falls
( ) Been to the Olympics
( ) Walked on the Great Wall of China
(X) Saw and heard a glacier calf
( ) Been spinnaker flying
( ) Been water-skiing
(X) Been snow-skiing
(X) Been to Westminster Abbey
( ) Been to the Louvre
( ) Swam in the Mediterranean
(X) Been to a Major League Baseball game
(X) Been to a National Football League game
( ) Been to Las Vegas
(X) Been snorkeling in any ocean
( ) Been naked or topless on a beach

Oscar Fashion!

I almost stayed awake for the entire award show last night. Fortunately, my favorite part of the event happens before the ceremony begins: the red carpet fashion! Here are a few of my hits and misses.

















Anne Hathaway - I thought she looked amazing. So elegant.

















Taraji P. Henson - I loved everything about this look - the hair, the jewelry, the dress. She looked lovely.

















Natalie Portman - I think she is so gorgeous and I love this dress. It is pink after all!

















Penelope Cruz - She always looks amazing and she did not disappoint last night.

















Marisa Tomei - She redeemed herself from her fashion disaster at the Golden Globes. Love it!



Now for some looks I was not so fond of.....


















Reese Witherspoon - It kills me to say this but I hate it! I normally love what she wears but this is just wrong. The color of the dress, the hair, the make up - all wrong. So very wrong.

















Jessica Biel - Where to begin? I don't get this dress. I think it looks sloppy and is totally unflattering on her. Bad choice. I can't imagine Justin approved of this.

















Miley Cyrus - Let me preface this by saying that I am not a Miley Cyrus fan. I did, however, love the red Valentino dress she wore to last year's Oscars. This year, not so much. I just think this is too much and too old for her. It reminds me of a bad Barbie dress.