Citrus and Cream: September 2013

Sep302013

Our Favorites: September Edition

STEPHANIE'S FAVES 1. Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Wallflower - I am a bit of a lipgloss addict- and by 'a bit' I mean HUGE! I love this gloss- it has great color, it's not too sticky, and it has a nice minty tingle effect to add a little plump! 2. Lollia Wish Hand Cream - I LOVE this hand cream! It is the perfect amount of silky and fragrance...

Sep292013

Saturday Snapshot {September 28}

We welcomed the first week of Fall with our favorites: a local artisan who designs beautiful crochet patterns (and teaches, as well!), a favorite caramel sauce, tasty potato recipes, and tips to get the most out of our local Just Between Friends sale! Here's a quick snapshot of each post this week: 1. We featured Stephanie from Twig & String....

Sep282013

You will want to know these ladies! September Highlights & Advertisers!

Diane from Designs by Diane is our Cream of the Crop advertiser this month! I will admit, I was kind of giddy when we first met her––I can't tell you how many times I've wondered where I could find someone who could provide a great alteration service. Well, here she is! And if you've read this month, you've seen these lovely ladies and some of...

Sep272013

What To Make This Weekend! {7 Tasty Potato Dishes!}

Potato month is coming to close, so why not use that as an excuse to make one of these tasty dishes this weekend? (As if we need an excuse to make whip up potatoes!) Here are some of our favorite potato recipes we've pinned this month. To see these pins and more, head to Pinterest. Easy Pan Pizza with Potato, Onion, and Rosemary Baked Sweet Potato...

Sep252013

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale- 10 Tips and everything you need to know!

Just Between Friends––have you heard of it? If not, and you are a momma/daddy, expecting momma, grandma/papa, nanny, day-care provider, aunt or are involved with children in any way, then you should know about it! Visalia's sale is THIS weekend, so get ready! JBF is a HUGE children's consignment sale held twice a year right here in both Visalia and...

Sep242013

Local Highlight + Giveaway: Twig & String {Crochet Patterns, Classes, and Accessories}

Today, we're thrilled to be featuring Stephanie from Twig & String, a talented designer and creator of crochet patterns. (And one of the sweetest people we know!) Tell us about the gal behind Twig and String! My friends call me Steph. I am a wife and mother of 2 kids, 2 small barking dogs, 2 bunnies, and a wild mouse that I think might live...

Sep232013

Best Salted Caramel Sauce (Ever!)

Recently Steph was commenting to me how funny it is that everything on Pinterest is the best. Best chocolate cake recipe. Best quick cleaning tips. Best way to to lose a few pounds. We get it though, right? Who wants to pin "Mediocre Lasagna" or "Just Okay Cupcakes"? But trust me, the caramel recipe I'm sharing today truly is the best. Seriously....

Sep212013

Saturday Snapshot {September 21}

We may have been a bit early, but we were already welcoming the autumn season this week! Here's the snapshot in one tidy spot: We kicked things off by sharing a few fall favorites we're dreaming about. (Don't you just love that print from Anchor and Vine?) We featured ComfyFeely, a local shop all about fun prints and easy comfort. And wouldn't you...

Sep202013

DIY Tulle Fall Wreath

While getting crafty and perusing Pinterest, I came across a super cute fall wreath. Am I the only one who feels the need to have a wreath on their door for every holiday? After following that pin I discovered the wreath was actually for sale on Etsy, and while I loved it, I could never bring myself to spend $55 on it. I knew with a...

Sep192013

Simple Strawberry Watermelon Mint Salad

Today I wanted to share a simple and refreshing (and easy!) salad. My sister-in-law first introduced this to us on vacation and again at a birthday party. So when we were trying to come up with our menu for our mint-themed party, this immediately came to mind. Ingredients: Watermelon Strawberry Fresh Mint (from your garden!) Jalapenos (optional) Directions: Cut...

Sep172013

Local Highlight + Giveaway: ComfyFeely {Handmade Children's Clothing & Blankets}

This week, we're featuring Debbie from ComfyFeely, a local shop that is all about comfort for little ones. Her lovely handmade items are made from top-quality 100% cotton fabrics that are bright and fun! What's more, she's found a great way to give back to the community through her shop, and we love that! Tell us about yourself and your family. It's...