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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 91

31 Tuesday Jan 2017

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For tall-drink-of-water-belle growing up in California, every bed had an electric blanket. So…for Christmas last year, everyone got one for their bed. Now this tip on how to clean an electric blanket will come in handy!


Via Amazon…this is the blanket we got and love!

Belles can be cookie monsters…


Via The kitchn (image credit:  Lauren Volo)

And speaking of sweet tooth options…

Can’t you just taste it now?!

And on the savory side…we love Taco Bell!  And now for many more reasons!! 

No more being ashamed of this taco addiction!

One word: Obsessed…


Via Saks

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belles in bloom…

30 Monday Jan 2017

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Kick up your heels with these Kicks 

Now you can tiptoe through the tulips…and take your little blossoms with you!


From Neiman Marcus

How’s that for flower power??!!

a&a

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belle friends 4-ever…

29 Sunday Jan 2017

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just sayin…

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A cauliflower recipe we were bowled over by…belleicious!

27 Friday Jan 2017

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Here’s a scrumptious cauliflower dish that will keep y’all coming back for more. Packed with flavor, easy and satisfying, it’s a total belle-ringer!  Inspired by this recipe from FineCooking.com…

   
    
   


Now…of course, we did some tweaking.  Instead of doing the prep on the stove-top, we tossed the cauliflower in the oil (and we have used coconut oil with excellent results), popped it on a baking sheet and roasted it in the oven at 425 degrees. Then, when nice and browned, we tossed it in the other seasonings, and stirred in the lemon juice and zest.

Voila…belleiciousness!!

a&a

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happy travelin’ belles…

26 Thursday Jan 2017

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We belles are so often on-the-go, we like to add a happy and light-hearted flare to what can sometimes be the drudgery of delays and layovers. One belle keeps a “happy bag” packed with all of the necessities (examples listed below) to navigate a day (or more) of airport livin’. 

On her shoulder these days…


A Longchamp bag in a happy color keeps the spirits up


Peony perhaps??  (Sorry…pretty persimmon seems to be no longer available)
And that bag charm…


…(from Furbish Studio) adds a playful, whimsical touch to help a travel-weary belle remember to enjoy the journey

And, as promised, the list of necessities loaded in that bag at all times…

– Chargers with long cords for both the phone and the tablet

– face wipes and moisturizer (for the dreaded overnight delay)

– cozy socks

– a brush and travel-size Elnett

– toothbrush and toothpaste (the little pack from the dentist is perfect!)

– travel blanket and eye mask (or at least a pashmina)

– medicine organizer

– a travel “catch all”

At the last minute, add your jewelry (don’t check those lovelies, belles!), your tablet, and perhaps a scaled-down makeup bag and you’re all set…ready for what the travel gods might throw your way!!  (Don’t forget sunglasses and phone…duh)

Happy trails!

a&a

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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 90

24 Tuesday Jan 2017

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These new Breakfast bites from Starbucks are right up our alley…

New from Kleenex. These exfoliating wipes may be our new go-to for smooth, glowing skin .


A Louisiana belle-friend of ours (who also happens to have a lil rebel blood in her) recently shared this article about why we should embrace cocktail parties again! We couldn’t agree more!! 

Can’t resist a Killer Kale Salad from Ree…


Via the Pioneer woman 

We’ve been trying really hard to drink more water. For one of us, it is particularly difficult. Adding a little healthy flavor may help us keep up the effort. 


Via Jamie Oliver 

Belles ringin’ all over!

a&a

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we need some rest…

22 Sunday Jan 2017

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just sayin', winter

See ya in April!

a&a

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a recipe to make today…

20 Friday Jan 2017

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Thanks to the Today Show and Padma Lakshi, we could hardly wait to try this Pork Chili Verde.  It turned out beyond delish. The sauce alone is heaven!  Double it…you won’t regret it!


Gather your ingredients….

Do a little prep work…

Do a little blending…

 …be sure to save some! 


Now work on the the main event…

Do a bit of sautéing…

Add a few more things


Stir and watch out. Because you will want to eat it all right out of the pot ! 

Oh…and if you don’t have one of these…


Do yourself a huge favor and get one here

Now prepare for the accolades!

a&a

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belles spiraling out of control…

19 Thursday Jan 2017

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We had a great Christmas, and one of our fave gifts was this spiralizer…

Can’t wait to try a few recipes…


Including this one! Can you say yum?!

a&a

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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 89

17 Tuesday Jan 2017

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Ringin’ belles this week…

This yoga technique could help with your stress and anxiety




Our favorite teen dream bracelet has just been zhushed up to fantasy level!! Belles just love that blue box!!

We’ve been reading abou a new dry shampoo that starts out as a foam! We would love to give it a go. Any belles interested in us giving it a trial run?? Let us know…


Via Nordstrom

Have some fun while you rejuvenate your skin with theses Emoji masks…


And don’t these skinny satay noodles look divine?!?! 

Via TheLondoner

And there you have ’em, belles!

a&a

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