The ABC Salad...

 My family has nicknamed our favorite salad

the ABC Salad

(Avocado, Butter Lettuce, Chive)...

I was all set to share this amazing recipe
and have it be the focus of my post but...

then along came 

The SaladZinger!

I was sent one to try and I am truly amazed at how great it is.
I am not kidding, it will change the way you cook.

The dressing is the thing that really makes this salad, 

it is something about the combo of flavors and them melding together.

I gathered the ingredients...

and instead of having to finely dice the shallots and garlic,

I just put them into the bottom grind cup of the Zinger...

you just twist the bottom and it does all the work

I added vinegar, oil, dijon and anchovy paste to the top,

shook it and let it sit for awhile before serving to let the flavors infuse...

pour it on and you are finished...

Clean up is sooo easy since it is all in one and it's dishwasher safe.

They make other products so you can Zing anything...

I can't wait to try the AquaZinger and VodkaZinger (really!)

They are available at Brookstone and on line Here.

This salad was heavily inspired by THIS RECIPE but for our version:

1 large shallot diced (or in the Zinger)

3 cloves smashed garlic (or in the Zinger)

1/2 tsp anchovy paste

1 tsp dijon mustard

5 Tablespoons white wine vinegar

10 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Combine and let infuse at least 15 min

Drizzle over one head of butter lettuce, one sliced avocado and chives

Happy Memorial Day!

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Whatever Floats your Boat! Sailboat Centerpieces

Boats for Baby Showers...

Yachts for a Ladies Luncheon...

Simple Sails for a Gorgeous Wedding...

Centerpieces for whatever occasion

Floats your Boat!

available in ETSY

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Father's Day is a Picnic with World Market!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of World Market. All opinions are 100% mine.

Father's Day is coming up and we usually celebrate with a few other families.  

Because the dads love to "man" the grill, 

we let them do that and the moms take care of everything else.

As usual, 

I hit World Market for our traditional

Dad's Root Beer Display 

(see here and here) 

and other fun things we could give Matt and help him enjoy his big day.

There was SO much to choose from,

my head was spinning with ideas for Father’s Day Gifts.

Should I go with BBQ & Grilling, Outdoor Furniture & Decor, Home Bar?

Finally, I thought a Picnic was the way to go...

Something for when the kids call him

DAD...

or POPS...

SIR...

or KING...

Cheers to you Matt.

We also got you a little something to enjoy,

while you watch your beloved San Francisco Giants...

Cost Plus World Market is celebrating this year with a Dad's Day Sweepstakes.

Each week for 4 weeks they are giving away a 

$1,000 Gift Card for you and one for your Dad!

You can enter and Nominate your Dad here.

Ok, I know I was there for Father's Day and NOT myself but...

so many things caught my eye and a few may have ended up in my cart too.

There is no better place for Summer Inspiration than World Market!

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A Rockin' Father's Day

"Don't be fooled by the rocks that I've got"...

They are not real rocks,
they are
Father's Day Party Favors

Mini Solar Rock Lights 

for all...

Dads Rock or Dad's Rock...

either way it is true!

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Mermaid Party...what a fun TAIL!

The mermaids are ready to make a SPLASH this weekend...

They will be swimming and celebrating,

 then FIN-ally diving into their fruit salad...

Happy "Mer-morial" Day!

Mermaid Tail Toppers available HERE.

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Red, White and BEE-lue with Martha Stewart Jewelry

I definitely consider myself a beginner at jewelry making.

I know how to open a jump ring and attach charms to chains, but that is about it.

Well, look at what this novice did with

Martha Stewart's new jewelry line!

I was honored to sample the amazing new

Martha Stewart Jewelry line
that is sold exclusively at Michael's.

A box filled to the brim with gorgeous products arrived at my door

and 

I could not wait to get started making some fun things to wear this summer.

I pulled out the 

Red, White and Blue Jewelry Enamels...

a few of Martha's charms...

 and got to work.

It is so easy, 

you simply mix the enamel with the activator according to the instructions...

 and apply with a toothpick...

then just wait a few hours for the enamel to dry...
that is it!

I attached the charm to a jump ring and then onto the chain necklace with toggle clasp.

(all compliments of Martha)

The sky is the limit on what you can create and the color combinations.
Next time you are at Michaels, browse the Martha Jewelry section you will be amazed.

Thank you Martha,
your jewelry line and I are going to have a

 BEE-utiful friendship.

Martha Stewart Jewelry is made by Plaid Crafts

follow them on their blog, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter
for tons of inspiration on everything creative!

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Plaid and the Blueprint Social. 
This project and love of Martha Stewart Jewelry are 100% my own!

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Rock Climbing Favors with a Bang!

These Rock Climbing Party favors do it all...
Snap, Krackle, Pop
and Light Up...

Pop Rocks and Light Up Carabiners for all the guests,

I know they will have a BLAST hanging out!

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