Soak The Day Away

Sunday's are for long baths...

What a perfect way to spend this snowy Sunday! Since I was young one of my favorite things in the whole world was to take a bath. Well that hasn't changed. To me there is nothing better than grabbing a bottle of champagne and soaking the day away. So when I find a way to further improve this moment to relax I jump on it.  

To make your next bath even more amazing, just add these three things for the best detox ever:

Handful of Epsom salts

1/2 baking soda

10 drops essential oil

Here are some great choices for oils and the affect they have:

Lavender & Eucalyptus - Calming

Peppermint- Will wake you up!

Chamomile & Rosemary- For a headache

Now go enjoy your Sunday!  

Slow Down Sunday

I. Live. For. Sundays.

All week long I am in a constant state of moving and running. Life is busy for all of us through the week right? Working full time and also owning a busy photography company can be very taxing on MK and I. A lot of times this is my only day off. Because of that, we have a rule that we only break on rare occasions: no work on Sunday's. 

Since most of my posts are fast this is going to be the one day a week that I'll feature something not so fast. "Slow Down Sunday" is going to be a chance to, well, stop and smell the roses per say. 

So how about these Rose Potato's?! Easy, elegant, and great to switch up the normal boring potato side. Having said it'd easy I must say it is not quick to perfect these lovely buds.

Here is what you need:

• 7 potatoes (or more just depending on your guest list)
• 5-6 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Italian herbs and 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 pepper

Here is what you do:

• Wash and peel potatoes and slice them with a peeler into very thin slices
• Combine oil and spices

• Make a row of like 9-10 slices and brush with your oil mixture

• Start rolling them but hold them tight
• Boom! You've got a rosebud
• Set the rose into a muffin tin, its possible that you might not have enough slices for the circle so you might need to add a couple slices so that the rose sits tight
• Brush the tops with oil seasoning
• Throw in the oven on 400 for 25-30 minutes- just make sure its golden.

Nailed It

This has been a busy week thus far and I haven't quite been able to get back on my normal manicure schedule. I really needed to get some color on my nails so I decided to give good 'ol Sally Hanson a try with their no light gel manicure.

First, I'm in love with this shade called "Red Eye"(duh).  Second, the coats dry really fast which is what I need no matter what.  Totally have ants in my pants at all times. But lastly, Sally Hanson, it does not last 14 days. I would say a tad longer than normal polish. 

Moral of the story? It's a nice longer lasting polish that is quite perfect when you are in a rush or in between mani's.

Remember Ladies, you are only helpless when your nails are drying.

Fast Tip: the best time to do your at home mani is right after you shower because your cuticles are softer.