Layered Bracelets.

I really love the layered bracelet look that's going on right
now. I'm a 'more is more' kind of girl, so this suits me well.
A nice link bracelet is always in style too.

Simple and chic bracelets by Marc Jacobs.
What color do you like best? I can't decide!

Home Decor Lusting.

Currently lusting over this painting that I found at a random antique
store. Fingers crossed it's still there when I go back for it on Saturday.

I have been searching high and low for a cute bar tray. My plan
is to not fill it with candles, but shiny, beautiful bar-ware for
cocktails. This clear tray from CB2 is simple and chic.

I'm currently obsessed with Ikat dyed pillows. All of them. Yep.

Oh, West Elm mirrored side table... I love you.
Why must West Elm be so expensive?

So, as you see this has been my life now. I am moving in just
over a week and couldn't be more busy - and excited!

Decorating Madness.

I am moving into a beautiful condo in a little over a month
and I've got decorating on my mind. I purchased this
couch today at Macy's after weeks of intense couch shopping
both online and in person. It's got that sleek, modern vibe that I dig.

Bedspread a la Target.

Luckily for me, I have quite a few pieces of furniture that will be
coming with me, such as a set of two Pier 1 Imports lamps.

Ikea chair that is coming with me.

I am so intro the retro vibe of 'sheep skin' rugs.

I just picked up this Ikea Tobias chair from Craigslist for
less than half the price. It will be my new desk chair.

Other things I have been eying... CB2 nesting tables,
bar tray, and fun vibrant prints.

Run the World.

Check out this blogger's reaction to Beyonce's "Run the World" song and video. I love Beyonce just as much as the next pop lover, but this is pretty interesting. Thoughts?

The Voice.

Is anybody else watching The Voice? Um, I was so not into it and then watched one episode and now I am sucked in. My favorite is Dia Frampton. Her voice is so outrageously unique. And how amazing is her Kanye West cover? Ugh, I love her.

PS: You can watch live version here. YouTube stinks sometimes, ya know?

PPS: How obvious is it that the judges just hate, hate, hate Christina?! Awk-ward.

Mama's Woes.

I am by no means a mother but this blog post (which I found through
Cup of Jo) made me, quite literally, laugh out loud. Moms really deserve
an award or something. Check it out here for a good laugh.

The Muppets.

After seeing Jason Segel's hilarious puppet antics in Forgetting Sarah Marshall I knew it was not the last time we'd see his puppetry. I cannot wait to see this new Muppets movie, particularly because Jason Segel is a part of the project. That and I am totally obsessed with Miss Piggy. She is really working that Chanel suit jacket.

Man Down.

Have you seen Rihanna's new video for "Man Down?" I love it. Some people are raising eyebrows over this video and calling it overly violent. Call me crazy, but the video is about shooting a man. And yes, there is a man shot in the video. If you watch the video in its entirety you will see the video is about rape and frankly, I'm glad somebody is talking about it.

"Rape is, unfortunately, happening all over the world and in our own homes and we continue to cover it up and pretend it doesn't happen," Rihanna said.

It's very Bob Marley "I Shot the Sheriff" esque. I hope Rihanna continues making music from her Caribbean roots and speaking up about important topics. I'm diggin' it.

Weekend Wrap Up.

I spent my long weekend in Ocean City, Maryland.
I was lucky enough to stay right on the beach.

We drank white wine spritzers and beer on the balcony.

We soaked up the sun at every given moment.

And we certainly did not count calories (eek)
while at Bayside Skillet and elsewhere.

Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa.

As mentioned, I've been cooking a lot recently. I made a bangin' dish the other day that's perfect for the summer time; pork chops with pineapple salsa. The inspiration for this recipe is from Weight Watchers.

Ingredients:
1. One can of diced pineapple
2. Half a red onion, diced
3. One jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4. One lime
5. Cilantro
6. Salt, pepper, allspice, red pepper
7. Pork chops

Combine the pineapple, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt, pepper, allspice and red pepper together for the salsa. The longer you let the flavors meld the more vibrant the flavors will be.

Use the pineapple juice from the can of pineapple to marinate the pork chops. Salt, pepper and season your pork chops to your liking and grill. Serve with pineapple salsa and rice for a colorful and extremely delicious dinner. You could easily use chicken instead of pork chops, if necessary. I also used some pineapple juice and cilantro in the rice also for a little somethin' somethin'.