DIY: Plastic Spoon Mirror

This isn't my first go around with decorating with spoons.  Awhile back I wrote about a plastic spoon wreath.  However, it looks like the spoon fun just won't quit.  If you love the idea of using inexpensive household objects to decorate then this spoon mirror tutorial is going to blow you away.  Hey...it's a three day weekend and I bet you have a lot of spoons left over from your summer entertaining.

Spotted: Everlane

A new concept in buying clothes has arrived by the name of Everlane.  Does this happen to you?  You're shopping and you run across a t-shirt that is so soft that you actually think about paying the $60 price tag.  But then you come to your senses and realize that you are going to spill your salad dressing down your front the first day you wear it.  This happens to every one of my t-shirts but when you pay $6 a pop it doesn't cause a panic.  Long story short...Everlane has cut out the middle man and is willing to sell you $15 super soft t-shirts with lots of designer details.  Check it out, it's not often someone offers you the best of both worlds.

Plastic Animals Please

Awhile back I posted a Friday DIY post about plastic animals turned chic.  Well it seems alot of crafty people have been busy turning a $1.00 bag of plastic animals into cool, modern party favors and decor.  Check these out.

Milkglass and Honey

hellobee

HGTV

kittenbear

Sugar and Cloth

Papery and Cakery

Link Love

BHG
Book pages as a table runner...lovely.

Book Cooking
Overnight Blueberry French Toast could come in handy on a long weekend.

hwtm
Adorable DIY party favor

All things stylish
Proof that details make everything more appetizing

Andouille Sliders

The long weekend is coming up and that means one last hurrah before fall moves in.  Hopefully we'll get another month or so of good weather but Labor Day is kind of an official reminder.  It's the perfect time to fire up the grill and try this new spin on an old favorite...The andouille slider with caramelized onions and creole mayonnaise.  I think I'm going to serve them as part of a trio with a traditional slider and a crab cake slider with a side of kettle chips.  Still easy but gives people a little something to talk about and a couple different flavors to try.  Let me know what you're planning for Labor Day?

DIY: Coastermatic

Do you know someone who is crazy about Instagram?  I myself like the concept but I only have so much time in the day for blogging, tweeting, etc.and Instagram has yet to make my daily list.  However,  Coastermatic is a great concept and kinda makes me want to try my hand.  Lord knows living in NYC you have photo worthy opportunities quite often. Let me know if any of you fellow hip hostess' use instagram and what you think? 

Spotted: Red Flower Bangle Bracelet

This red flower bangle bracelet would be a cute accent piece for anyone and at $8 it's a steal.  School is starting for most people over the coming 2-3 weeks.  What a great surprise for your daughter on her first day of school or a fantastic treat for yourself.

Hummus and Avocado Toasts

This stunning photo stopped me in my tracks.  Toasted bread, hummus, avocado and roasted tomato...yummy.  It's definitely going in the menu plan for the coming week.  I can't decide whether to add some grilled shrimp and make it a main or serve it on the side of grilled chicken and maybe a salad.  I love to add new things into the dinner rotation.  It gives me a reason to look forward to dinner and most likely try out a new wine to accompany the flavors. 

Link Love

Martha Stewart Weddings
Love the unique look of this fern bouquet.

Skinny Taste
These shrimp skewers aren't called bangin' for nothing.

Etsy
This flower garland is so cute!

iheartmotherhood
Ruffles on a cake...I'm in heaven.

No Cook Tomato Sauce

This is something I have been doing a lot this summer it is super easy and it is hard to beat the fresh taste.  I think it tastes like summer.  If you can find farmer's market heirloom tomatoes the flavor is remarkable.  However, in a pinch I have used some cherry tomatoes I had in the fridge from the grocery store and the taste was still pretty darn good. So next time you are at your farmer's market or grocery store, grab the ingredients and you'll have a delicious meal on hand that will be ready in 30 minutes.  Hard day at work, get a glass of wine and have a delicious dinner on the table in no time with easy clean up.  Then sit on the couch and watch mindless t.v. and let your stress disappear.  Trust me this no cook tomato sauce CAN do all that.