I’ve really, really, really been trying to be good and healthy when it comes to eating. I was doing so well without carbs until they sucked me back in again. Pizza, pasta, semolina rolls, bagels – why are you so good yet so bad?

Anyway, I’m back on the no-carb wagon, so I’m searching for different ways to curb my cravings. While searching the produce section at the grocery store, I saw a giant bag of kale and decided I was going to jump on the kale chip bandwagon. They’re quick, easy, pretty delicious and WAY better than a bag of Lays. This was my first batch, with a second one in my very near – like in the next hour – future, so it was a bit of a practice round. The second batch I plan on leaving in the oven for a bit longer because the crispier ones have been my favorite ones.

Here’s how you can make them on your own:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop kale in to smaller pieces. [If you cheat and use the bag like I did, there isn’t much chopping necessary. In fact, I did no chopping whatsoever.] Arrange kale in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or cooking spray. Sprinkle with desired herbs and/or spices – I used only black pepper but I’m thinking a little garlic powder or crushed red pepper flakes will also be good. Pop sheet in oven, bake for about 10-15 minutes until desired crispiness is achieved. Let cool and enjoy!

Have you made your own kale chips? Did you add any fun spices?

Happy President’s Day! Are you off today or do you have to work?

No matter what your plans are for the day, take some time to visit one of our sponsors at Inmod.com. They’re having an awesome President’s Day Sale where you can not only save sitewide but on they’re fabulous modern classics.

If you spend over $500, you can save $50 and save $100 off of purchases over $1000. That’s on EVERYTHING. If you’re looking for an iconic piece such as an Egg Chair or Ball Chair, you can save 30% off all Main Street Modern classics. You can’t beat that!

My plan was to do some cleaning today, but looks like I’ll be shopping instead! What would you love from Inmod.com?

Happy Shopping!

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Happy Friday! How was your Valentine’s Day? Mine was extremely fattening. But delicious!

Here’s this week’s Weekly Six:

1 – Can’t wait to try this awesome app to make my own font.

2 – Gorgeous paper flowers – for any day, not just V-day!

3 – Learn how to heart your coffee.

4 – How cute is this bathroom shower drain?

5 – Bright pink bedding? Yes, please!!!

6 – Easy bread recipe for your dutch oven – it’s so delicious!

Have a great weekend!

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Are you a lover or a hater of Valentine’s Day? I’ve always loved it, whether I’ve had a Valentine or not. It’s just a fun, whimsical holiday that can be serious in love or just a happy-go-lucky day. Yeah, people call it the Hallmark Holiday, but who cares? It’s an excuse to show extra love and joy than usual.

Anyway – if you had to choose what would make your PERFECT Valentine’s Day – what would it entail? For me, it’s pretty simple – all I want this year is a bottle of pink champagne to enjoy and a bunch of delicious cupcakes. Specifically these Baked by Melissa cupcakes – if you are ever in NYC, you have to try them. They’re about the size of a quarter – and a bit expensive – but the flavors are out of this world and the small size allows for more taste-testing! I think I also want some pizza to cheat on my diet and make this V-Day extra perfect. Of course, diamonds would be nice, but I’m trying to keep it low budget it this year!!!

So, tell me what would make today your ideal Valentine’s Day?

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Even though I’m typically always in the mood for something pink, I’m really feeling it this week being that tomorrow is the holiday of LOVE. Yeah, V-day can be full of pre-fixe meals and cheesy cards, it’s still a fun excuse to be tacky and lovey-dovey. And wear pink. Or red, obviously!

That brings us to this week’s product pick which is a beautiful dining set designed by EPS Design. What we see here is the Dreamy Blow ‘Parsons’ Dining Table surrounded by a handful of Pink Blow Cubes. Both the table and the stools are made from acrylic with loose pigment powder.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a Valentine’s Day dinner at this fabulous dining set? I say so!

Do you have any plans for tomorrow? Does it involve anything pink?

My parents always had a lot of wood furniture in their home, and now looking around my own, I realized I have a ton of it as well! They actually gave me my dining table and chairs – all wooden – but my coffee table, bed frame, tv stand, bar stools – everything is wood! Aside from the coffee table and tv stand – my fiance picked them out – the dining set, bed frame, and stools are all on the modern side, even though they’re made from wood. Sometimes when I think of modern, I think of chromed legs and lucite – not wood. Do you ever think that way?

Anyway, I came across a site that sells Pine-Oak Furniture, including the dining set you see above. I love the unique shape of the table that is far more modern than traditional, wouldn’t you agree? If you browse through their Collection of Oak Furniture and Pine Wood Furniture, you’ll see some of the furniture is more transitional, but they also offer a ton of modern wood furniture as well. They also pair a lot of their dining tables with chic modern chairs – and I love that contrast.

What are your thoughts on wood furniture? Do you have a lot in your home or do you mix and match with other materials such as chrome and stainless steel?

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