SOUTH CAROLINA- Bluffton Oyster Company

The Bluffton Oyster Company

Bluffton, South Carolina

This is what greets you at the seafood market and restaurant!

BABY SHOWER- 4 Musts for a Lilly Pulitzer Sprinkle

Why not a Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Sprinkle?
Four Musts for a Fabulous Baby Sprinkle

1. Pineapples and Party Invites with Lilly Pulitzer Shifts!

 

2. Pink and Green Decorations!

 

3. Pink and Green Cake!

 

4 Super Cute Mama-to-Be and Fun Hostesses!
 

Keep in Mind-

BENTONVILLE- Crystal Bridges' Eleven

I use every excuse to go to Crystal Bridges because I just love it there!

This past Friday, we went to dine at Crystal Bridges' Eleven Restaurant!

It did not disappoint. I've been there several times for brunch, but dinner was equally great!

BENTONVILLE- Crystal Bridges' "Eleven"

I use every excuse to go to Crystal Bridges because I just love it there!

This past Friday, we went to dine at Crystal Bridges' Eleven Restaurant!

 

 

 

It did not disappoint. I've been there several times for brunch, but dinner was equally great!

 

What's a Friday Night without live music & special cocktails?! I enjoyed the Eleven Martini made with Peach vodka! 

 

Theo's in Rogers

I found a new favorite restaurant in Northwest Arkansas! Well, one of my favorites!

My husband and I went on a double date at Theos in Rogers. They changed their steakhouse menu a few weeks ago, so we decided to try it out!

Love their gorgeous drinks, atmosphere & the menu! We opted to order 7 items off the apps and their specialty drinks ' it was great!

Next time? We're doing happy hour- saves a lot more haha!

Memphis The Musical!

April is a great month for musicals at Te Schuster Center and CitiLites Cafe is the best place to dine beforehand!

Natalie and I got the last two seats at Cilities and ordered several small plates before the show! I can always say, I'm impressed with dinner every time!!!

Memphis The Musical was great, too!

CHICAGO- Drake Hotel, Rok Akor

What to do in the Windy City?!

Shop til you drop then Tea Time, of course! 

Cindy and I were lucky enough to plan a quick Chicago Getaway!

After a day of shopping, we spoiled ourselves even more at The Drake Hotel!

We loaded up on tea & carbs!!!!

Loved it all !!! Price was very reasonable! But I have to say- I loved the ambiance more than food!

When in Chicago, I also have to see my good friend Leah from high school!!!!

We headed to Rok AKOR in Downtown Chicago with Cindy and her friend Mari! We ate soooooo well! Must order various grill and sushi dishes!!!!! 

Girls' Basketball Watch Party

Everyone knows, THE University of Dayton made the entire Miami Valley Proud!

When girls togeter to watch the Elite Eight, it's not just about drinks, food & basketball! As you can imagine, there are cheers for replays, curious "5 pointers" and learning new photo apps on iPhones!

Newsies International Potluck

Newsies Night brings us to an International Potluck!!!!! It has come a long way from the girly Pinterest parties!

Oh our delicious party consisted of foods from so many countries! I overate, as always!

We also celebrated Wendy's birthday and Alexa's going away! We will miss you!

DALLAS- Jinbeh Las Colinas

During my short stay in Dallas visiting Mike, I ate at Jinbeh twice!!!!!! Actually, in one day. It's that yummy!

I started with a bento box at lunch... Then had to go back for dinner!

The sushi is fantastic, but I have to say I ate the entire bowl of udon noodles and still wanted more!

WASHINGTON DC- Georgia Browns

On my one night in DC, Mike and I met up with Shannon Bream and her husband! I adore Shannon from FoxNews and you can imagine how thrilled I was when I found out she is a fan of Mike!!!!

We met at one of Bream's favorite place? Georgia Browns in Downtown Washington DC for a sweet southern stick-to-your-bones double date!

We ate so well and chatted so much, we didn't realize how long we were there!

Thanks for a lovely southern evening in the heart of Washington DC!

DAYTON- Newsies Dinner

I love it when us news girls get together from all three stations!!!! It always becomes a chatty & lovely dinner!!!!!

This time, we picked Figlio in Kettering!

Thanks to our wonderful waitress :)

Restaurant Review- Thai 9

Finally, date night with KaryEllen!!!!

She is always so busy with her two toddlers (who are absolutely precious, btw!!!)

We headed out for noodles at Thai 9 in Dayton's Oregon District!

I always forget how impossible it is to find parking, but that's my only complaint!

The food is to die for!!!! The company, even better :)

Restaurant Review- Pies & Pints

After about ten visits and 20 plus pies later... I have two suggestions if you're planning to dine at the wonderful Pies & Pints in Beavercreek's The Greene!

When ordering the caprese... Ask for extra Balsamic Reduction on the side! It makes the pizza even that much better!!!!

Also, when order in the gigantic delicious spinach Gorgonzola grape salad, ask for balsamic dressing and the Parmesan dressing! Mixing those who dressings is amazing!

Restaurant Review- Mamma DiSalvos

Okay, who doesn't love Mamma Disalvos in Kettering!?! If you live in a Dayton, this is a must dine restaurant!

Our Girls Night at Mamma Disalvos was full of tons of pasta, meatballs, sausage and tiramisu!

I love trying new foods, but I was crazing my pasta with olive oil, fresh garlic and mushrooms!

It was so delicious (which is always is)... had to go back to order more just two days later :)

Restaurant Review- Sunrise Cafe Yellow Springs

Fun Day Dining & Shopping Yellow Springs!

Erica and I love trying new places and thank goodness we made reservations! They are packed on the weekends!

Sunrise Cafe in Yellow Springs is a very small locally owned cafe!

They have a great brunch menu, but we big wanted to try the salad sampler and it did not disappoint!

Try the hummus salad! I guarantee it's yummy in your tummy!

And don't forget to make those ressies!

CINCINNATI- The Palm Court

Tea Time in Downtown Cincinnati!

Sara and I have been planning this for months! Finally, we were able to enjoy Tea Time at The Palm Court!

Don't be fooled- it's not just your ordinary mini sandwiches! It's incredible desert made by one of the top pastry chefs in the country!

And I promise you... You WILL be stuffed and unable to move in the end!

DAYTON- Restaurant Review- Salar

Salar in Dayton's Oregon District is one of my favorite restaurants in the area!!! I love the modern spin on Peruvian Food!

It had such a cool atmosphere and lighting, too!

This is actually where Natalie and I first met almost a year ago now!

This time, I tried and fell in LOVE with Salar's Paella!!!!!! Spicy & flavorful! The dish is delish!

NYC- Restaurant Review- Petrossian

After reviews, my cousin in NYC and I decided to have a family dinner with my uncle/aunt who flew in from Korea, at Petrossian.  Best known for Caviar, Petrossian offers what I'd call "French fusion"

Not only is their restaurant in a beautiful building on 57th, but they have quite a selection! My uncle was the only one to try the caviar and he said he liked it :)

The best part?! I saw the Geico commercial again last night! It was filmed at Petrossian lol! 

Merry Pinterstmas!!!

It's Pinterest Party Time again!!!!!

I fell in love with gingerbread cupcake posts on Pinterest so that's what I made, along with snowflake cupcakes & candy cane cupcakes!