tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64082527268543904512024-03-05T01:54:30.354-06:00Danya CollyerHeart | Home | Food | FashionDanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444885947820159460noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408252726854390451.post-74664931977741707692014-05-05T19:21:00.001-05:002014-05-05T19:21:39.669-05:00Orange Rosemary Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week Monterey reached record highs for the month of April with weather reaching high 80's/low 90's. I know that doesn't sound so hot, but goodness most of the homes and buildings in this area don't have air conditioning systems, our apartment being one of those homes. It was toasty.<br />
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My sister was visiting, and we were originally planning on a soup dinner, but when warm weather hits you've gotta run with it. Soup was put on hold and chicken was on the menu. I knew I wanted to make something summery and citrusy, so Orange Rosemary Chicken was born. I served it with roasted veggies, a summer strawberry and spinach salad and cold watermelon slices. Yummy, right?? This was easy to whip up and can be left to marinate for several hours prior to baking (or grilling).<br />
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<li>Preheat oven to 375*. Arrange chicken onto baking sheet evenly spaced (I like to line mine with foil for easy clean up), making sure none of the legs are touching (this ensures even baking). Top with orange slices, lemon slices and remaining rosemary.</li>
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Here's to warm weather.</div>
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Many of you know that earlier this week, my hometown Pensacola, FL, was hit by a huge storm and unexpectedly left many many families displaced, roads washed away, homes and businesses destroyed and priceless family valuables in ruins.</div>
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Thankfully our families have been spared and their homes are dry. However, the home the hubs and I lived in (and the church we called home) prior to CA was flooded as well as most of our neighbors. It will take years to rebuild the community.<br />
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In a small effort to help those in need, I'm dedicating <b>ALL</b> of my personal <a href="http://bit.ly/1neZ9q4" target="_blank">Chloe + Isabel</a> proceeds during the month of May to families in need. Shop using this <a href="http://bit.ly/1neZ9q4" target="_blank">link</a> (important to use this specific link) and share with your friends. On June 5th, all proceeds collected will be turned into gift cards and sent to families who have been displaced.<br />
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If jewelry isn't your thing, visit one of the links below to give to friends who could use the financial help.<br />
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Several items are 25% off this weekend and <b>all</b> orders placed by Sunday will arrive in time for Mother's Day.<br />
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Thank you <b>SO</b> much from the bottom of my heart for the love, prayers and support.<br />
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Here are a few photos flooding my social media feed and a few my dad sent me this morning.<br />
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Clean eating 2014 is still going strong. I've always been one to eat well, but when reaching for a quick little something to snack on, unless it's been prepared in advance, I usually grab something packaged (like popcorn or granola bars or dare I say it? Chips! *gasp*). Over the past few months I've been trying to make snacks from fresh foods - it's not always easy, because lets face it, us Americans want instant gratification when our tummies begin to growl or our energy plummets. Let me introduce you to one of my easy, protein boosting goto's - Banana Almond Bites.</div>
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These remind me of my mom's peanut butter banana sandwiches when I was a kid. On a good day I'd get a little surprising burst of sweet honey, oozing from the insides. Good memories. </div>
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I know this recipe is nothing mind blowing or totally original, but I thought I'd share for those looking for little ideas to add to their daily recipe box.</div>
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I hope the past week has been so full for you friends. I cannot believe we're in the final moments of 2013. Can you??</div>
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As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the months behind - wishing I had done this or that, had been more organized, less stressed, more disciplined, less distracted, more present, less busy. So tonight, I sat in the quiet of my parents' cozy, Christmas-lit living room and jotted down some things I'd like to do differently in 2014. </div>
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- Inductively study the Bible</div>
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- Travel beyond US boarders</div>
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- Enjoy my husband <b><i>daily</i></b></div>
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In my youth I dreamt of the years ahead of me, however, as I grow older, I realize that every breath is a gift, every moment a privilege. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, so more than ever, I desire to live in the here and the now. As I glance over my goals for 2014, I find a common theme - <b>savor</b> <i>and</i> <b>simplify</b>. I truly hope to savor and cherish each day as it comes and goes, and I plan to simplify. So here's to year two thousand and fourteen ~</div>
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I hope you are full and rich. Brimming with adventure, blessings, growth, and warmth. I hope you bring about establishment - completing the work once began in me and establishing more of the woman, once created to be. I hope you're full of joy, gratitude and thankfulness. And lastly, I hope you are simple. Keeping a heavenly perspective is my heart's #1 desire as I follow your footsteps and venture into your unknown. I look forward to what you hold and I wait in great anticipation. </div>
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We're having a FANTASTIC 40% off <b><u><a href="http://bit.ly/1jRYtZf" target="_blank">Sale</a></u></b>! </div>
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Over <i>100 pieces</i> are marked down AND all are backed by our amazing <b>lifetime guarantee</b>!</div>
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I also have a one time use $25 off a $75 purchase coupon to offer to one lucky reader! Leave a comment with your favorite piece from our SALE and winner will be selected at random and announced on Monday, Dec 30th (please leave your email address so that winner can be contacted).</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02452331436320254004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408252726854390451.post-77703787106631247452013-10-15T15:36:00.002-05:002013-10-15T15:36:22.895-05:00Are you a purple elephant??<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been passionate, ambitious and creative since childhood. I struggled in school because I thought outside the box. I day dreamed during class lectures and I thrived on relationships with my classmates - I was regularly that kid called out for talking or doodling during class. But I was a total people pleaser too and when I did less than ok on a test or an assignment, I beat myself up over it. I didn't fit into the academic mold in the least bit and it hurt.</div>
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Twenty years later, not much has changed. I look around at what everyone my age is doing (getting married, making beautiful babies and/or in the middle of a career they had always dreamt of) and I can't help but notice that I'm different. </div>
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How many times have you looked at a girlfriend and thought, <i>I wish I had her life. </i>*guilty*<i> </i>I'm challenging you to <u>stop</u>. Put an end to the comparison and find confidence in who <b>YOU </b>were created to be. Confidence in <b>your</b> circumstances. Pride in the work God is completing in <b>YOU</b> and not <i>her.</i></div>
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Have you ever noticed that the "purple elephants" are the world changers? World changers are different. They don't necessarily have the marriage, the babies, the house, or the career. All of those things are normal and good, but when we are so focused on what we don't have or how unlike everyone else we are, we are distracted and rendered <i>useless.</i> </div>
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I don't know about you, but uselessness scares me to death. So I'm bound and determined to guard and protect my heart from the ever-so-tempting game of comparison {via facebook, instagram, twitter, magazines, reality tv, etc.} and put myself back into the game of changing the world. I'm taking pride in my "purpleness" and I'm excited to own up to all I was made to be. If I'm "just a wife" for a season, then I'm going to be the best wife I can be. If I'm a career woman, I'm going to be the best employee I can be. If I'm a mom, I'm going to be the best momma I can be. Lets be the best at where we are in life and lets see the world change!</div>
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<b><i>Dream with me for a moment. </i></b>Can you imagine an army of secure, confident and God-fearing women? It's no coincidence the enemy goes after the female heart, making her feel unwanted, unloved, unusable - we're a powerful part of God's kingdom and we were meant for more. </div>
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Danyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444885947820159460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408252726854390451.post-25235606289614708162013-10-07T06:00:00.000-05:002013-10-07T06:00:01.378-05:00Oversized Sweaters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If your <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/dcollyer" target="_blank">pinterest</a> feed is anything like mine, it's bursting at the seams with all things pumpkin, foliage and knits. Oh the temptations of fall! Even when it's a warm 85 degrees out, I can't help but want to crank the ac and cozy up in an oversized sweater. But we all know that's not so practical. Until our Indian Summer is over, our cool California evenings will have to suffice. </div>
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Surprisingly, the place I've found most success in scoring great sweaters is my local Marshall's. Last year I bought a few XL knits, put them over a pair of leggings, belted them and called it an outfit. I'm a fan of upsizing when wanting a slouchy, comfy ensemble.</div>
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Since I've been in a "sweatery" mood, I thought I'd share a few of my favorites from around the web.</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Can you believe we’re in the first week of October already?! Where has the year gone? I certainly won’t complain. It’s been a great year thus far and I’m happy to welcome the fall season. I’ve never lived in an area that experiences a full change of seasons, but I still get excited at the thought of holidays being just around the corner, gathering with friends and family over really great food, activities such as pumpkin carving and running through a corn maze, sipping on hot tea and warm apple cider, and pulling out all of those yummy spiced baking recipes. Fall is just so warm, friendly and cozy - what’s not to like?</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Over the years I’ve become known for my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (PCCC). Come fall, it’s almost expected that I bake a batch for any social gathering. A few years ago, my bridesmaids even went out of their way to make a batch for my bridal shower (in October) because they knew I loved them so. I know...pumpkin and chocolate? That was my first thought too. But trust me on this one, these are so scrumptious! They’re a little less like a cookie and more like a bread, but in perfect little bite sized portions. Seriously, so good. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Turning my original recipe into a gluten free recipe was a bit tricky, but I’ve had 3 years to perfect it and think I’ve found a suitable flour to substitute for a fabulous gluten free PCCC. That said, let the baking begin! What better way to get into the fall spirit, than by baking with a little pumpkin?</span></div>
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A few weeks ago I began a new job as a merchandiser for a really special company called <a href="http://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/danyacollyer/fb0222" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Chloe + Isabel</b>.</a> I can't wait to tell you what I love about this company and why I've chosen them, but first a little personal note...</div>
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I've been debating a home based business vs. giving private music lessons again vs. a real job out there in the "real world" for a long time now. As explained in a recent <a href="http://www.danyacollyer.com/2013/09/beautifully-pruned.html" target="_blank">post</a>, I've been in a funky season. And in this season, I've had a lot of time to evaluate my life, the hopes and dreams I've carried with me since I was a kid and the things I'm good at. In the midst of all of <i>my</i> planning and striving to find my niche, one small little thought continues to nag at my heart, "Take a risk. Put yourself out there." That thought makes my skin crawl. I've put myself out there and it <u><b>hurts</b></u>. </div>
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When I first began this blog, I never intended to fully let people into my life, nor my heart, and I certainly wasn't going to share my music. But I've been playing it safe for a while now and things aren't going the way I thought they would go. I truly truly truly feel that, that small nagging voice is the one I need to listen to, so rebranding PPS and making it all a bit more <b>personal</b> is a BIG step for me. It's huge in my world, but I'm excited about where things are headed. </div>
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That said, I'm also moving forward with pursuing more opportunities in my music. A career as a recording artist has been my ultimate dream as long as I can remember and it was put aside once B & I got married. I knew God was calling me to find confidence as a wife and to invest in my marriage, so I laid down a lot of things that I was passionate about and really good things came as a result. The cool thing about God-given gifts though, is that often times He only calls us to lay them down for a season while He prunes and perfects other areas of our lives. It's safe to say, I've been pruned and I've been prepared and I think my heart is ready for more. Ready to dive in and give it my all and ready to open it up to whomever may benefit from the lessons I've learned, the life I've lived and the pain I've experienced. Life is messy and life is good - and it's meant to be shared.</div>
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So this is where Chloe + Isabel comes in. Chloe + Isabel caught my attention a few months ago and I just couldn't forget about it. I'm always looking for ways to supplement our income and for years, I've dreamt of owning my own business. The more I learned of c+i, the more I realized it was a great fit for my life in this moment. It's a fairly new direct sales jewelry company based in New York City, that empowers and trains women to be creative entrepreneurs. Each piece is designed exclusively for c+i in NYC and is handcrafted, nickel free, lead safe and backed by a lifetime guarantee. Not only is the jewelry beautiful, unique and made of high quality (some organic) materials, but they've set their merchandisers up for success. From the ground up, they've designed a website that each merchandiser can personalize and use as their own online boutique. And they don't let just anyone become a merchandiser. Each merchandiser is approved and interviewed before being accepted, ensuring that geographical locations aren't saturated with c+i merchandisers and that we fit the brand just as much as they fit into the lives of their merchandisers. It's truly a fantastic company, one I'm proud to be a part of! Over the next few weeks I'll be building relationships with local businesses, charities and events to partner with as well as selling the jewelry through my <a href="http://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/danyacollyer/fb0222" target="_blank">online boutique</a>. Feel free to take a look around, do a little shopping and a little dreaming. If you create a free account, you can add things to your cart (aka wish list) and potentially win those pieces through my promotions or through hosting your own pop-up shop (email me for more info about that if you're interested - in Cali or not). C+I pieces make for great gifts, so remember me when shopping for bdays, graduation, mom's day, sisters, girlfriends, Christmas, etc. </div>
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To celebrate this new and exciting season, I'm giving away one of these beautiful leather wrap bracelets to anyone who spends $50 or more in my shop using this <a href="ttp://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/danyacollyer/fb0222" target="_blank">link</a>. If you shop + share my <a href="ttp://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/danyacollyer/fb0222" target="_blank">link</a> {or this image} via your social media outlets you gain extra entries {just be sure to leave a comment below with a link to your extra entry, so I know to add it to the giveaway}. All orders over $100 get <b>FREE</b> shipping. Winner will be announced Friday, September 20th.</div>
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Danyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444885947820159460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408252726854390451.post-32361290171501717162013-09-10T12:23:00.000-05:002013-09-10T12:23:07.338-05:00Beautifully Pruned<br />
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I'm sure we've all been there. Sometimes it's a season of repetition, where we feel we're on a hamster wheel, running in circles getting nowhere and utterly exhausted. Sometimes it's a season of difficult life circumstances, where all things seem to go wrong and the world is working completely against us. And other times it's a season of stillness - waiting, waiting and more ... waiting. </div>
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I've been in the latter part of all that lately - playing the waiting game. But learning a <b><i>lot</i></b> about myself along the way. Our move to California was a great adventure, an exciting one, totally life changing. But adventure aside, it's been a long year and a half of waiting for me personally, as I've supported my husband in his new job, served alongside him in worship ministry and in our home. While I once looked at it as a season of rest, a time to establish a new home and build new friendships with our church body, I'm now finding myself restless and uneasy with my lack of "purpose." </div>
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In my quiet time lately, I've been quick to remind God He has yet to reveal my great "purpose" to me, but His response has been gentle. I don't understand - I've given a lot of different things my time, energy and resources in hopes that I may find "success" in one of those pursuits. I've even involved others in my endeavors and feel I've wasted their time and energy and resources. Instead of success, I've found one closed door next to another - no scratch that, one <b>bolted</b> door - locked and totally<i> unmoveable</i> door after another. I can confidently say that it's not for lack of trying or for fear of moving forward, it's simply because God hasn't allowed it....yet.</div>
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"DEMONSTRATE YOUR TRUST IN ME by sitting quietly in My Presence. Put aside all that is waiting to be done, and refuse to worry about anything. This sacred time together strengthens you and prepares you to face whatever the day will bring. By waiting with Me before you begin the day’s activities, you proclaim the reality of My living Presence. This act of faith— waiting before working— is noted in the spirit world, where your demonstration of trust weakens principalities and powers of darkness. The most effective way to resist evil is to draw near Me. When you need to take action, I will guide you clearly through My Spirit and My Word. The world is so complex and overstimulating that you can easily lose your sense of direction. Doing countless unnecessary activities will dissipate your energy. When you spend time with Me, I restore your sense of direction. As you look to Me for guidance, I enable you to do less but accomplish more. </div>
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Then Jesus said to his disciples: 'Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. . . . Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?' LUKE 12: 22– 25</div>
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Friends, wherever you are in life. Be encouraged. You're passing through a season (and I'm right there with you) - whether it be slow, difficult, trying, confusing or complex - remember that this is not the end destination. Draw near to Him and watch Him prune you, perfecting you for the ultimate destination!</div>
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Sure it's a no-bake "cake" and it looks so simple, but I assure you, this recipe is <i>not</i> for the faint of heart. Cutting something as large, heavy and dense as a watermelon into the shape of a cake while trying not to sever a finger proves to be a tricky task. But with hubby's muscles ;) and my sheer determination, together we conquered the watermelon cake.<br />
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I will say, my kitchen has never seen such a mess! It looked as if it had rained watermelon {seriously, puddles of juice were everywhere} and snowed coconut and almond shavings - Blakely was quite the help in the clean up.<br />
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It's one heavy cake to transport {I did not cut it into pieces as the original recipe instructed because I was transporting it and I didn't want to worry about it falling apart from point A to point B}, but it's one stellar looking piece of fruit, don't you think? Here is the original recipe, complete with cutting diagram : <a href="http://www.paleocupboard.com/watermelon-cake.html" target="_blank">Paleo Watermelon Cake</a> if you wish to make your own. <br />
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A few tips - be sure to pat the watermelon as dry as possible before "frosting." I suggest refrigerating "frosted cake" for a few minutes before decorating to allow the frosting to adhere to the melon. And the coconut whip was a perfect compliment to the fruity watermelon, I highly suggest it! I admit, I sweetened it a bit so it would be a little more dessert like....shhh don't tell.<br />
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In response to an instagram photo I posted over the weekend, I had many recipe requests for these decadent dessert cups. We had some friends over for dessert last Saturday and while I was perusing Pinterest for dessert-spiration, I found a recipe for a <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Dessert" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie-ish</a> looking thing and that was the magical moment I knew I'd serve up individual cups of rich chocolatey, peanut buttery, oreo goodness. {<-- major run on sentence, I know. But describing these cups of glory isn't easy.}</div>
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Now one must be warned before attempting this no bake recipe - rich chocolate and peanut butter mousse layered between oreo cookies and mini peanut butter cups requires <u>lots</u> of "testing"and "tasting" along the way. ;) Also, I wouldn't classify this as "healthy" as I do most of my recipes. This is an all out sugar fest - one you may need a strong black cup of coffee to sip alongside just to balance the sweet party dancing it up in your mouth. But I assure you, it's a winning recipe. One your guests will be talking about for years to come...or so I'd like to think. </div>
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-- And since I have my beautiful new laptop *giddy grin* I couldn't help but pretty up the recipe. Enjoy! --</div>
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I hope you have a fun day of grilling, friends and fireworks planned as we celebrate and appreciate our great country!</div>
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Anybody have any fun, festive recipes planned for today? I'm going to try my hand at this beautiful <a href="http://www.paleocupboard.com/watermelon-cake.html" target="_blank">watermelon cake</a>, we'll see what happens. Funny moment at my local Trader Joe's earlier this week : I was in conversation with the TJ's employee who was ringing me up and he mentioned that he and his girlfriend had attempted this super cool watermelon cake they saw on pinterest and it was a major fail! LOL - so we'll see. I'll be back next week with a full report.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">P.S. Did I mention that.......I'm suuuuper excited because I finally have a sleek new computer to call my own?? Yippee! So watch out blog! I'm totally about to make a comeback. ;)</span>Danyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444885947820159460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408252726854390451.post-1499177109089554832013-06-03T00:00:00.000-05:002013-06-03T00:00:04.289-05:00Food : Fruity Ice Cubes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just love <b>fruit</b>! Especially now that so many of my favorites are in season right now.</div>
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I think I mentioned in my <a href="http://www.pinkpeonystyle.com/2013/05/food-mocha-frappuccino.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mocha Frappuccino post</a>, that I'm trying to be <u><b>sugar free</b></u> {not including the natural sugar of fruit of course}, so I've had to be creative when curbing that craving and satisfying that terrible sweet tooth! </div>
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I've never been a big soda drinker, but I do like a sweet drink from time to time. So to satisfy that desire for something sweet, I've started filling my ice trays with my favorite fresh fruits and berries and adding them to either plain water, or plain fizzy water. It's so yummy! </div>
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Not only does your drink look beautiful, but there's a fun, sweet treat awaiting you at the end of that glass. And if you want to take the benefits <i>one step further</i>, you're doing your body a favor - fruits and herbs have been known to help fight free radicals, clear your skin, sooth your digestive system, boost your energy, lower cholesterol and alkalize the entire body! Why wouldn't you add fruit to your drinks?!</div>
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The options are endless, so <i>drink up</i>!</div>
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What are your favorite combinations? Leave a response in the comments below.Danyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444885947820159460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408252726854390451.post-35583443826125889082013-05-31T00:00:00.000-05:002013-05-31T00:00:03.249-05:00In Full Bloom - Building A Table Arrangement<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a flower lover, spring is naturally one of my favorite seasons. And one of the most lovely things about living on the West Coast is the array of flowers so readily available at the local markets and grocery stores. It's a bit dangerous for me actually. Just ask my husband...I'm totally the girl that swoons over the buckets of freshly cut flowers - sometimes he has to drag me away and remind me what we're actually shopping for. Bad, I know.</div>
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Anyhow, I worked at a flower shop for a bit in high school and took a few floral arranging classes, and have also worked with a few brides to create their one-of-a-kind bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages. So I admit, my floral knowledge and experience may be greater than that of the average homemaker, but building an arrangement doesn't have to be difficult or intimidating.</div>
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So I thought I'd share a few tips for building a simple, but stunning table arrangement.</div>
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<li>If your arrangement is for a dining table, try to keep your arrangement low so your guests can see above it. </li>
<li>If for a night stand or bathroom sink, I like to use mason jars.</li>
<li>And for my coffee table, I tend to like short vases with wide openings {I actually use a short drinking glass I found at a thrift store}. </li>
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<li>Arrange. Run a stream of cold water in your kitchen sink and with sharp scissors or garden shears, <u>cut your flowers at a slight slant</u> to the desired length. Be sure to remove any extra leaves that would be sitting in the water. {These leaves tend to sop up water and breed bacteria, harming your precious blooms.} The blooms that rest on the outside of the arrangement should be slightly shorter than the ones that stand in the middle - arrange the outside blooms first and work your way in. </li>
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I'm so happy to be here with you at Pink Peony Style with a guest post from Arcadian Home. It's a wonderful place to find lots of interior design inspiration including decorating ideas for everything from fabulous <a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/foyer-lighting" target="_blank" title="Foyer Lights">foyer lights</a> to colorful home accessories and much more.
Today we're going to have fun exploring some of the many possibilities of decorating with a lively color, brilliant orange and pink. Please enjoy!<br />
Danya, thanks for letting me stop by to share.
~ Mari<br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">This modern tabletop vignette of pure white and metallic gold is set against bold swaths of color. Isn't orange and pick a great design choice for art in a contemporary or modern space?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">A white living room is amped up with a melon-toned pink and brilliant orange. A traditional light fixture is turned into a <strong><a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/contemporary-pendant-lighting" target="_blank" title="Modern Pendant Light">modern pendant light</a></strong> with color. Long fringed shawls add a splash of orange to white slip-covered chairs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">Sometimes we long for just a pop or two of color in a white space. Here, in a tabletop vignette that's done with three books, one each in hot pink, warm sand and bright orange. It's a great look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">This amazingly colorful eclectic bedroom goes orange and pink with toile wallpaper in a Chinoiserie pattern. It makes for a wonderful background for the lovely mix of styles, patterns and colors in the space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">A lovely pink hue adorns the walls of this contemporary bath. Pops of orange and melon work beautifully, but it would be so easy to change out the towels for an entirely new color scheme.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">A comfy neutral sectional gets wonderful splashes of pink, orange and golden yellow with a lovely array of decorative </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">pillows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">A wonderful custom-built white daybed with floral upholstered back is at once chic and comfortable. I love the use of several stylish orange and pink combinationsófloral, stripes and zigzags.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">This girl's bedroom is so pretty in pink and orange. <a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/kids-table-lamps" target="_blank" title="Kids Lamps">Kids lamps</a> like the one seen here are available right now in lots of popular colors. I love the branches and birds design. It even has a bird finial on top. How cool is the ladybug table? </span><br />
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I've been on a no sugar diet with a girlfriend of mine and with all of this warm weather, a Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino is awfully tempting {but loaded with sugar}. So I set out to create a "healthy" frapp of my own, and I'm so happy to say I succeeded! </div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">1 Shot of Espresso {or a highly concentrated amount of plain brewed coffee, or a 1t of instant coffee will do}</li>
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Layering a room is so important - curtains, rugs, chairs, wall colors, accent pieces, lighting - when all of these elements are well thought through and nicely assembled, a room can fully come to life.<br />
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I have a great line up of posts to share next week and a beautiful guest post from <a href="http://arcadianhome.com/" target="_blank">Arcadian Home</a>, so be sure to check back soon.</div>
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Also, I would like to introduce you to my newest partner Amy from <a href="http://www.theamy-grace.com/" target="_blank">Amy Grace</a>. She likes to blog about her favorite makeup products and life events.</div>
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Happy First Day of <i><b>Spring</b></i>!!<br />
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You'd never know spring is upon us by stepping outside my front door {think grey skies, light sprinkles and a chilly breeze}. Regardless of the elements, I am happy to welcome the new season and ready to flirt with pretty colors once again! <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Oranges</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">pinks</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">blues</span> </b>&<b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">greens</span></b> - all of which my closet longs for, are upon us and my heart is oh so happy.<br />
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To celebrate, I thought I'd share a <i><b>giveaway</b></i> I noticed on my <a href="http://instagram.com/dcollyer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> feed this morning. <a href="http://www.31bits.com/" target="_blank">31Bits</a> is giving away one of my favorite bracelets - <a href="https://31bits.com/shop/bracelets/poppet.html" target="_blank">Poppet</a>. Six strands of blues and greens woven together by beads handmade by women in Uganda. If you haven't heard of them, you <u>must</u> check them out - not only do they make beautiful jewelry, but they have an awesome story and your purchases are doing so much good for women and their families in Uganda.<br />
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To enter the giveaway, simply head to their <a href="https://31bits.com/shop/bracelets/poppet.html" target="_blank">website</a>, and pin one of the photos of the Poppet bracelet and tag it with #FashionForGood. They will announce the winner this Friday, so happy pinning!</div>
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Hope you're enjoying a little taste of spring today.<br />
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A few months ago, hubby and I ventured out to a cute little red cottage cafe for brunch. To my dismay they were out of eggs, so no omelet for me. This gfree girl has few options other than eggs when eating out for bfast, so you can imagine my disappointment when the waitress informed us of their outage. She did, however, let me know that they had a special gluten free lox plate that morning and assured me it was far better than any omelet they could have made. Left with no other options, I ordered the lox. To my surprise, fresh lox spread over a bed of potatoes and cream cheese was quickly a new favorite!<br />
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Now my smoked salmon kick would not be complete without trying my hand at that delectable little dish I encountered at that quaint cottage cafe. My version is a little different - and I'd like to think a tad bit healthier, but who's really keeping track here? To be totally honest, after snapping a few pics, this plate was licked clean in a matter of seconds. I utterly inhaled the stuff - and I have a feeling you will too!<br />
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Enough from me...here's the recipe.<br />
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Totally simple right? I'd recommend this one for breakfast guests. It's easy, packed with flavor and totally impressive!</div>
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<img src="http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w506/beautifuldawndesigns/danya-signature-1.png" style="background: transparent; border: none;" />Danyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444885947820159460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408252726854390451.post-24909856569536850892013-03-14T01:00:00.000-05:002013-03-14T01:00:00.027-05:00Warm Quiona & Roasted Veggie SaladSo on date night a few weeks ago, food-spiration struck as soon as my quinoa salad was placed on our table. Warm and crisp, light yet substantial - such a nice change to my salad routine. I knew it wouldn't be long before I would be recreating a version of my own. Tired of hummus and rice bowls, this afternoon was the perfect time to give it a try. {And now...<i>I'm slightly obsessed.</i>}<br />
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So 2013 has many new things for us already! <br />
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Remember that little flood we had last fall? Well, since then we've been on the hunt for a new place to call home here on the West Coast. After much praying and much much searching, we've finally found our new apartment and we moved in over the weekend! I can't wait to share photos with you once it's a little more unpacked and complete - until then here is a pic from my <a href="http://instagram.com/dcollyer" target="_blank">instagram</a>. <br />
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Aside from the apt hunt, I've taken on some other things as well. One of them being an opportunity to volunteer weekly at our local pregnancy center. It's been such a different ministry for me to dive into, but one I'm excited to be part of. <br />
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<b><i>AND</i></b> if that's not enough, I'm exploring a new and exciting business venture! {More on that later.}<br />
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With that said, we've been a bit busy over here and PinkPeonyStyle has been a little neglected *sad face*. But with a pretty new apartment to decorate and a new design project for a client underway, I'm excited to share my fav design projects and inspirations with you over the next few months!<br />
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So tell me - has 2013 been full of change for you as well??<br />
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Looking forward to posting again soon!<br />
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<b>XOXO</b><br />
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Since I've never experienced a "<i>white Christmas</i>" it's tough for me to imagine such a thing exists. </div>
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Snow flurries and long stretches of white lawns, dusted trees and grey skies seems like something only seen in the movies. It's just so <b>romantic</b> to me. I'm sure it's not as glamorous as I've pictured it {shoveling driveways and salting stairways, etc} but a girl can dream, right? </div>
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While our evenings can get quite chilly, I'm dreaming of this for a future Christmas {maybe next year we'll make it to somewhere blanketed in white}...</div>
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Are you having a <b><i>white winter</i></b>??</div>
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