urban nester: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

day {4}

my hair finally fits into a braid !

yahooo !

{ sunglasses: the loft ; top: target ; necklace: nordstrom ; pants: old navy ; shoes: toms ; watch: nordstrom }

Monday, May 30, 2011

day {3} and a VERY happy birthday to my mama !

{ earrings: nordstrom ; blossom: anthropologie ; jean jacket: gap ; dress: target ; watch: nordstrom ; wedges: target }

HAPPY BIRTHDAY , MOM ! ! !

i think you are the most amazing woman living on this planet , and i don't tell you enough how much i admire and appreciate you . you are a little piece of heaven , and i don't know what i'd do without you .

"her children arise and call her blessed ." {proverbs 31.28}

we sure do !

i hope you have a wonderful birthday , and that you take the time to celebrate you . you deserve it !

i love you so much !

enjoy your day !

Sunday, May 29, 2011

day {2}

{ earrings: nordstrom ; blazer: target ; top: f21 ; watch: nordstrom ; bracelet: jcrew ; pants: gap ; wedges: target }

something i learned this weekend...

just dance is probably one of the most addicting games i've ever played . after watching my mom play just dance , i now know why i have absolutely no rhythm whatsoever . thanks a lot ma . love you though ! i do have to say ... the people with no rhythm are the most fun to watch . the only one who was actually good at this game was my sister in law , amanda . go figure , she was on dance team in high school . she was rubbing it in our faces the whole time ... saying she wasn't trying , but scoring "excellent" on each move ... pshh... show off :] but really , once i practice , i will score more than 3 stars . the next nelson get together , they won't know what hit 'em .

hope everyone is having a wonderful and relaxing memorial day weekend !

Saturday, May 28, 2011

day {1}

you know when you wake up , and you smile with your teeth and your eyes look shut ? yeah , that's how i'm lookin this morning . sweeeet . 8 am on saturday morn .

look number one my ladies . looking forward to seeing your looks ! don't forget to link up !

{ earrings: nordstrom ; top: nordstrom ; bracelet: jcrew ; watch: nordstrom ; belt: f21 ; cropped pants: old navy ; menswear shoes: cathy jean }

link up , babes !

Friday, May 27, 2011

30 for 30 starts tomorrow! link up today, babes!

here they are...

my 30 items for the next 30 days . not spending a dime on clothing {go me !} i know the hubs and my wallet are happy about this challenge .

{3} sweaters + {1} vest

{3} pairs of pants

{2} pairs of shorts + {1} skirt

{3} jackets

{2} dresses

{9} tops

{6} pairs of shoes

that's it ! those are my items !

{much more colorful this time around, wouldn't you say?}

i want to see YOUR items !

{link up, babes ! ! ! we all want to see your inspiring looks for the next 30 days ! share the love !}

Thursday, May 26, 2011

my kind of sunshine .

yes he is .

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

inspiration 15.

inspiration 15

{ navy stripes and orange }

jessica biel by mollykidd featuring orange handbags

Acne
408 EUR - my-wardrobe.com

All Saints low rise skinny jeans
$120 - allsaints.com

Oxford shoes
$70 - nordstrom.com

Kate Spade orange handbag
$345 - zappos.com

Ray Ban crystal sunglass
$130 - saksfifthavenue.com

don't you just love this look? i'm already a huge fan of stripes, but this makes me love them that much more !

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

gluten-free peanut butter banana choco-chip muffins [that's a mouthful]

three of my favorite foods:

1. peanut butter

2. bananas

3. chocolate [preferably milk chocolate]

i had a recipe for chocolate chip muffins, but i thought i'd spice it up a bit by adding peanut butter and bananas . you know i am not one who likes to follow a recipe , and so here i go again , creating my own recipes that seem sorta crazy , but i like a little crazy in my life .

{ here's what i came up with }

{ gluten-free peanut butter banana choco-chip muffins }

[makes about 16 mini muffins]

this recipe comes from the cookbook "gluten-free quick and easy" by carol fenster, ph.d [minus the peanut butter and bananas] you can purchase her amazing cookbook here . it's been one of my go-to's since i was diagnosed with celiac .

ingredients

3 cups carol's muffin and quick bread mix

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder [not dutch or alkali]

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup 1% milk

1/3 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon [i added 2 teaspoons] vanilla extract

1/4 cup [i added 1/2 cup] chocolate chips

2 large unripe bananas

creamy peanut butter for frosting

directions

1. preheat oven to 375 degrees F. grease muffin pan .

2. combine the bread mix and cocoa powder in a large bowl. add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed just until the mixture thickens slightly .

3. stir in chocolate chips and bananas .

4. spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, dividing evenly . rap the pan on the countertop to settle the batter into the pan .

5. bake for 12 minutes .

6. let cool for 10 minutes .

7. frost the muffins with peanut butter .

8. eat warm .

{ delicious ! ! ! }

Monday, May 23, 2011

just say no to chinese takeout.

reason #293 why it's never a good idea to order greasy american safeway chinese takeout :

it leads to a miserable uphill hike with lots of complications .

however , we made it to the top [woohoo !] and we learned to never eat chinese takeout before any form of physical activity .

later that night we enjoyed banana , peanut butter , and soymilk smoothies while snuggling up on the couch to harry potter [how romantic]. you know you love harry .

[don't forget , 30 for 30 starts this saturday !]

Saturday, May 21, 2011

one week from today . . .

i'm having a summer 30 for 30 ! ! !

wooooohoooooo ! ! !

i'm hoping all you beauties join in on this challenge !

recreate your closet, and appreciate what you've already got !

if you want, you can double challenge yourself, by not purchasing any clothing items during those 30 days [which is what yours truly will be doing]. i love this challenge, and i'm excited to appreciate and be creative with my summer clothes !

link up next saturday so we can check you out and be inspired !

{ how to join in on the fun [all the cool kids are doing it] }

30 clothes items { excludes accessories - hats , belts , scarfs , jewelry AND workout clothes } can only be worn for 30 days .
i heard about this challenge through one of my favorite blogs kendi everyday .
appreciate your closet again and do the challenge with me !

if you're in . . .

1. link up next saturday !

2 . become a follower .

3 . mention my challenge in your first post .

4 . DON'T CHEAT . . . meaning post your looks everyday, because that's half the fun !

5 . have fun with it !

i hope you beauties join in ! stay posted for the link up list !