WEDNESDAY WANT - GUNNER & LUX

First of all, does it get any cuter than a nine year old little girl who started a jewelry & fashion business with her dad! We love supporting entrepreneurs like Gunner & Lux, who make the most adorable items. The necklaces are great to give as a gift and have always been a big hit with the kids. They have some adult necklaces as well, so it was an absolute must to have a mommy and mini matching set. We just love this concept and the positive girl power message of this brand. 

            Adult Version | Kid Version

Some of our favorites!

Rainbow | Lemon | Watermelon | Elephant

Connell's Gunner & Lux Collection

MUST HAVE MONDAY - BARSTOOLS

We all tend to gather in the center of the home, which for most people is the kitchen. That is why it is so important to have a comfortable and functional place to sit. There are so many choices for counter stools, and today we are looking at those made of natural materials. It’s nice to have that type of element in a kitchen. It really warms up a space and gives it another texture. Kitchens can sometimes feel cold with a lot of metal and stone, and that is why we love bringing in this type of material for a seating option. What do you like?? We look forward to exploring all of the different types of counter stools available.

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FRIDAY FINDS - ALL ABOUT THE MINI BAG

It is all about the mini bag this year and we are loving all the new ones coming out this season. Not a day goes by that we don't see various versions paired with gorgeous outfits in our news feed. It just helps complete the look! They come in so many different shapes, sizes, and colors and we just can't get enough. We narrowed it down to these favorite unique bags that have a specific look that we haven't quite seen before.

Cult Gaia - Millie Dome Straw Beige Bag  

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FRIDAY FINDS - SPRING PIECES

There are just so many beautiful pieces out right now for spring & summer. We are just loving all the fun color combos! It makes us even more ready for warm weather. How amazing is this Banjanan dress. There is even an adorable kids version to match. How cute is that! We are also sharing some more gorgeous finds that we are just lusting over right now. All of these are total show stoppers!

 Shoes | Earrings

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MUST HAVE MONDAY - CLASSIC WHITE TOPS

Blouse | High Rise Jeans | Sunglasses 

When in doubt, throw on a classic white top! We are always drawn to a crisp white blouse. Dress them up...or dress them down...they will work with almost everything. In our opinion, you can never have too many in your closet. We are loving all of these blouses. They are also all great transitional pieces as we approach spring.

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MEATBALLS STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA

These are the ABSOLUTE best meatballs. I mean, anything that's stuffed with a mozzarella ball has to be good, right?! It really does take a meatball to the next level. We highly recommend giving this recipe a try. 

| TURKEY MEATBALLS STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA SERVED OVER BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH |

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey 
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• mozzarella balls
• 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 jar tomato sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350℉.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine the ground meat, parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, oregano, & basil. Combine everything until the ingredients are evenly mixed. 
3. Form the ground meat mixture into small meatballs, each about he size of a golf ball. 
4. Insert a small mozzarella ball in the center of each meatball & reform the meatball around the cheese. The mozzarella should be completely hidden from sight. 
5. Dredge each meatball in the flour to lightly coat it and gently tap off any excess.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
7. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add half of the meatballs and sauté for a 4-5 minutes, turning every so often to brown the outside. 
8. Once the meatballs are browned, remove them from the oil and repeat the process with the remaining meatballs. 
9. Pour the tomato sauce into a baking dish and place the browned meatballs on top.
10. Place in preheated oven and let the meatballs continue to bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. 

Great served over pasta or spaghetti squash and garnished with fresh basil and grated parmesan. 

MUST HAVE MONDAY - COVER UPS

On Friday we did a post on some gorgeous swimsuits, so of course you need a fabulous coverup to go with it. We wanted to pick out a variety for those who prefer long, short, strapless or just a wrap skirt. Warm weather is right around the corner so it's never too early to shop for your pool/beach essentials!

Earrings | Sandals

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FRIDAY FINDS - SWIMWEAR

Lately we have been getting requests for swimwear suggestions, so we thought it would be a great time to share some fabulous one & two piece finds. You can never go wrong with a classic black & white. Any of these will have you looking great wether you are lounging on the beach or by the pool....or chasing after kids. Now, just hurry up and get here warm weather!

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