Happy Valentine's Day!

"Love is a Friendship Set to Music"

Music has played such a big role throughout my courtship with Johnny.  When we first started dating we would sit together by the fire and he would play me all types of music that I never heard before, or heard but never knew the artist.  I would get mix CDs full of weird love songs that made perfect sense to the both of us.  Even now, we listen to records every night.  Sometimes it's soft jazz after dinner or dance party electronica or (his favorite) underground hip hop.  I love going to Amoeba with him, while he digs through the crates for hours on end.  We just talk about everything and nothing at the same time. 

These songs are dedicated to my Nectar Bunny

Rachel Kann ft. Besskep - "I Wanna Talk with You"

Smashing Pumpkins - "Tonight, Tonight"

Abstract Rude - "All Day"

The Doors - "Light my Fire"

Sam Cooke - "Saturday Night"

Janis Joplin - "Piece of my Heart"

Beethoven - "Ode to Joy"

Sophie Millman - "Rocket Love"

Righteous Brothers - "Unchained Melody"

What song would you dedicate to your sweetheart?

XOXO Brunch

Hello Beauties!

Valentine's Day is especially special to me because it is the time of year I started dating Johnny. This year is our 5th Anniversary!  We always celebrate our anniversary on February 14 because it is such a romantic day anyways, so why not!   

We love brunch and I knew this XOXO Brunch would be perfect.  All of our favorites to luxuriously eat while lounging around all morning, what could be better?

Belgian waffles with a bit of vanilla extract mixed into the batter always tastes delicious.  I love greek yogurt with berries, so I set up a build your own parfait station with fresh berries, Kashi Granola and Fage Greek Yogurt.  Quiche is a brunch staple and I made a broccoli cheese version (recipe below).  I also made a custom mocktail- Pucker Up Punch.  It is a raspberry lemon punch.  You could always add some champagne or vodka for a little kick.

Broccoli Cheese Quiche

3 eggs

1 cups milk (estimate)

1/2 small onion

2 cups streamed broccoli

2 cloves minced garlic

1/2 cup white cheese (I used Pepper Jack)

1/2 cup mild cheddar

1 Frozen Pie Crust

Preheat oven to 375. Steam the broccoli until it is slightly softened.  Saute the onion and slightly steamed broccoli with the garlic until soft and fragrant.  Layer the bottom of the pie crust with half of the white cheese and half of the cheddar.  Next, put the broccoli mixture into the pie crust.  Beat the eggs and mix in milk.  Now pour egg/milk mixture over the broccoli, pressing to allow as much eggs as possible.  Now top with the remaining cheese.  Bake for about 25-45 minutes depending on your oven.  Insert a knife into the middle of the quiche, when it is dry it is done. I like mine a bit well done and crispy on top. 

Flowers are very important on Valentine's day.  This Hydrangea and Roses arrangement is perfect! I used three hydrangea stems and two dozen roses.  The table is set with silver rimmed china on top of silver leaf chargers.  The banner was custom made with red and hot pink paper. 

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Love Is In The Air

Hello Beauties,

Valentine's Day is next week and Love is Already in the Air! I put together some of my favorite finds for this extra special date night. 

What are your plans for Valentine's Day?

Please share in the comments!!

1. Movado "Bold" Crystal Marker Bracelet Watch $650
2. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lip Color SPF 15 in "Le Rouge" $32
3. Chloe Eau de Parfum Spray $85-$110
4. Kendra Scott Danielle Oval Earrings In Red  $65
5. Laundry by Shelli Seagal Bloused Sequin Dress $265
6. Steve Madden "Partyy-R" Pump $86.90 ON SALE
7. Michael Kors Pave Heart Charm Bangle $55
8. Valentino "Betty Bow Small Lucca" Laquered Canvas Tote $995