Lately

Lately I've been...

COOKING

Homemade skinny french fries. These have been a staple with all grill-outs at the Mahal house. Super simple. Super delicious. 

preheat oven to 425

cut up several potatoes and place them in a bowl with ice and water for 

10 minutes (this will make them nice and crispy!)

toss the potatoes in olive oil and lay on parchment paper - season as desired 

(I've been using rosemary) 

bake for 25 minutes, flip, cook for an additional 10-15.

DRINKING
Fruit infused waters; cucumber, mint, strawberry, lemon. If it's delicious - I'm infusing it!

READING
The Girl on the Train! It's the Book Club book of July.

PLAYING
with Charlie.

WASTING
Time .. watching the Bachelorette. It's such trashy television but it's like a car crash - I can't stop. I really do like Kaitlyn, she's unapologetic and I think that it's a key characteristic in these reality dating shows. 

WISHING
That summer would stop moving so quickly!

LOVING
My husband

WEARING
dresses. every. single. day!

It's so much easier to throw on a dress and a pair of flats and head off to work - especially in the warm summer months.

FOLLOWING
The 2016 presidential election. I know, I know it's early but I really enjoy the debates, banter and everything else that will go on in the next 18ish months.

My Side Business

For the past few winters I have crocheted scarves for anyone and everyone - babies, sports fans, friends, strangers, etc. I love doing it! On a nice fall (and bitterly cold winter) afternoon I curl up with a good glass of red wine and the news or trashy television and crochet away. The orders have started piling in already for Fall/Winter 2014. That said...   I'm excited to present my new logo and color swatches:













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Make it a good one.