Double Chocolate Energy Bites

Via Paleomg

These are on my short list of yummy things to make

Double Chocolate Energy Bites

1 cup almond butter (or other nut butter)

1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

8-10 dried black figs, stems removed

1/2 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chip (minis) or dark chocolate chips

1/4 cup flaxseed meal

4 tablespoons raw honey

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of salt

Place all ingredients in a food processor (except for the chocolate chips)  

Mix until dried figs are completely broken down and incorporated

Add chocolate chips

Shape mixture into bite size balls

Place in the refrigerator to help harden

Keep leftovers in the fridge

Can't get enough Ikat

Ikat canvas short

Annnnnd the Ikat crush continues.....  Are you as crazy for Ikat as I am.  Please tell me I'm not alone here.

Vinyasa scarf

Wear it long, double it up for a shorter length, drape it over your shoulders, un-snap and use as a blanket.  Love a scarf that multi-tasks!  Bright pop of color and washes as well as it wears too?!  Thank you, Lululemon!

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

I just found this company that makes ice cream using milk and cream from grass-fed cows.  Genious! 



Now, milk and I still don't get along so I'd stick with this Cherry Lambic Sorbet.



But if we did, you can bet I'd be indulging from time to time.  With Salty Caramel. 



Or Savannah Buttermint.  Available online or through select retail partners.

GiGi New York

via Summer is a Verb via Daily Crush.  Regardless of who saw it first, the All in One Bag is to. die. for.

Gretchen Scott Giveaway!

The lovely EAS is hosting a giveaway!!  One Gretchen Scott cotton dress of your choosing... for FREE!!!  There will be TEN winners this time around.  Ah-mazing!!!!



The Geometric Swing Dress is pulling at my heartstrings...



So is the Ruffle V-neck.....



And the Cotton Tunic is just. too. cute.

Book Club

Last Thursday night was book club.  This time around it was Angry Housewives Eating Bons Bons by Lorna Landvik.  The food is always delish, the wine is always flowing and the women are just. so. fun. 

The women of Freesia Court are convinced that there is nothing good coffee, delectable desserts, and a strong shoulder can’t fix. Laughter is the glue that holds them together—the foundation of a book group they call AHEB (Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons), an unofficial “club” that becomes much more. It becomes a lifeline. Holding on through forty eventful years, there’s Faith, a lonely mother of twins who harbors a terrible secret that has condemned her to living a lie; big, beautiful Audrey, the resident sex queen who knows that with good posture and an attitude you can get away with anything; Merit, the shy doctor’s wife with the face of an angel and the private hell of an abusive husband; Kari, a wise woman with a wonderful laugh who knows the greatest gifts appear after life’s fiercest storms; and finally, Slip, a tiny spitfire of a woman who isn’t afraid to look trouble straight in the eye.

**Overview taken from Barnes and Noble

Sheridan French

Besides the fact she's from Texas, has a wonderful blog (The Southern Eclectic) filled with design inspiration and daily musings, she also has her own clothing line!  Take a peak...



Claire Dress in Caramel



Adelaide Tunic in Orange



Petra Tunic in Raspberry

Okay, okay.  Apparently I have a 'thing' for Ikat design.  I'm not ashamed to admit it!

Bridier Baubles

Gumball Jaune Necklace



Campbell Chandelier Earrings



Starfish Cuff

The brainchild of one of my favorite bloggers, KGB.  Check out Bridier Baubles!  Fun pieces at veeeeery reasonable prices!