One of P’s best friends came in town last night for a quick visit and I felt like the occasion deserved some type of homemade dessert. Please note that I didn’t feel like it deserved a home cooked dinner. Actually, that’s not true. It did deserve a home cooked dinner but it was so much easier to pick up barbecue instead.
But I was committed to dessert.
So I rummaged through my cabinets and found a chocolate cake mix and some caramel candy, everything I needed to make a turtle cake. But the cake mix looked funny. Perhaps because it had expired in 2005. A fact that would have been good to know before I added in three of my last five eggs.
I scrapped the cake because I read some horror story on the internet about someone dying from eating expired cake mix and everyone knows the internet NEVER presents the worst-case scenario.
Fortunately I had everything on hand to make chocolate chip cookies. Except I was halfway through the process when I realized I couldn’t remember if I’d already added 3/4 cup of sugar. Also, I was out of vanilla extract.
And that is why I need to stick to fashion
(See how I just made that transition?)
Okay, so before I show you the cute things I want to tell you two important things:
A. On Monday I’m going to post about a great fashion-related giveaway. You don’t want to miss it so make sure you come back on Monday.
B. Francesca’s is one of my favorite shops. And they’re offering 30% off any regular price item to Big Mama readers from today through Friday, April 30th. Just use the code BIGMAMA at checkout.
So here are some things I really like this week:
So since you have the opportunity to get 30% off at Francesca’s, I thought I should show you a few of my personal favorites.
I love the posies tunic in green. It’s actually great in all colors, but I have a deep desire to have something in emerald green. While I wouldn’t wear this as a dress, it would look great with white jeans and gold jewelry.
This summer stripes scarf is the perfect piece to throw on with a t-shirt and a cute skirt.
I also adore this dropping in necklace.
And there is nothing better than a great straw bag for the summer. Something like this beach bum tote.
(Not that you asked, but the FCC or CIA might be curious. Francesca’s has not compensated me in any way to offer this discount code. They just gave me the chance to give y’all a 30% discount and why wouldn’t I do that?)
2. tinley road ruffle detail knit dress
Piperlime had a maxi version of this dress about a month ago and I adored it. But I also really like this shorter version because it would be so easy to dress up or down. Can’t you picture it with that dropping in necklace from Francesca’s? And maybe some cute turquoise sandals?
Because I totally can.
3. tell me your story eyelet dress
Did I mention I’m in the market to add some green to my Spring wardrobe? The verdict is out on whether or not this could actually be a dress for anyone over 25, but it would be a great tunic with leggings or skinny jeans.
I thought this was just darling.
Turquoise is such a great color for Spring and Summer. Remember that time last year when I painted my kitchen turquoise and left it that way for three months before I painted it? Good times.
This purse would be a much simpler way to add a little turquoise to your life.
I saw this in Target a few days ago and it stopped me in my tracks. Love it.
7. ettie leather wedge sandals
And while I was in Target I saw these darling wedge champagne sandals with a flower accent. I nearly bought a very similar pair at DSW for twice the price. These are a deal.
8. jeweled beaded linen kurta tunic
I wish I could get this picture to work on my blog just because it is so pretty. Love the orange and turquoise together.
Old Navy is the best place to buy t-shirts for summer because they’re inexpensive and come in any color of the rainbow. And stripes! Currently, they’re on sale for $7.50 each if you buy 2.
10. ae embroidered floral tunic
Gulley and I saw this in American Eagle this week and really liked it. It’s made of the softest cotton and would be perfect to throw on all summer long.
That’s it for today. I wish I could offer you all a homemade chocolate chip cookie, but really you’re better off.
Also, don’t forget your taxes are due today. God bless America.
(**Edited to add: Nevermind about the taxes. Apparently the deadline is the 18th this year. This is why you should never listen to me about anything.)
Y’all have a great weekend.