Like Mom

Sweater: Forever 21; Denim: 7FAM; Belt: Unknown; 

Loafers: Michael Kors; Bangles: Alexis Bittar, Kate Spade, gifted

For some reason, camel colored loafers and belts worn in loopholes of jeans will always remind me of chic mom outfits. Like, once you have children and stop wearing consistent yoga gear- the outfit above will be what you live in most of the time. I am perfectly okay with this. I am also perfectly okay with sporting this outfit when I'm not even married nor have children. In other news, it's also the perfect ensemble to jetset off to Cali in. N and I are headed there for the Easter holiday and I can only hope that it will be filled with glorious sunshine, lots of laughter, and uber awesome desserts. XOXO

Queen of Hearts

Sweater: J. Crew; Skirt: Anthropologie; Shoes: DV Dolce Vita {old, via Nordstrom};

Bracelet: J. Crew Factory

 

If this isn't the epitome of a girly outfit, I don't know what is. I honestly wish that I could wear this skirt every day of my life because it makes me feel like a princess. Looking for something to wear on Easter? This outfit would satisfy the ultimate Easter elements of pastels, soft fabric, and a bit of sparkle. PS: I'm not wearing this today . . . though I wish I was.

Swig Sugar Cookies

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Ah, the joys of Pinterest. I still can't get enough of that damn website and am constantly finding drool-worthy recipes to pin to my 'if i ever feel like being domestic' board. We're up to 702 pins people. That's almost 2-years worth of daily recipes . . . except not really because most of the pins are probably desserts. 

Either way, my Saturday afternoon was spent concocting these goodies that I recently stumbled upon. Having never had a swig sugar cookie (and, I'll admit, I still don't know what one actually is) I didn't really know what I was in for (read: 5.5 cups of flour?!) . . . but I have to tell ya, these babies were G-O-O-D. Like, so amazingly good that I had to take them to both a party and my office just so I wouldn't consume all 7 batches. 

Obviously, I used the recipe hyper-linked above, however here are a few notes to add to that recipe:

1. "T" in the recipe stands for teaspoon (as an adamant recipe-follower I was unsure whether it was a tablespoon or teaspoon, I figured out that it was the latter simply by assuming)

2. I used about 3/4 of the 2 lb. powdered sugar bag for the frosting. I only had to add a splash of milk once and the consistency was perfection.

3. I saw a note from someone that the 8-minute cooking time only worked for her because she used a dark cookie sheet. Since I only had a light cookie sheet, I sprayed mine with cooking spray and then let my sugar cookies bake for 9 minutes. This process worked fantastic!

4. This recipe yields A LOT of cookies. Like, a lot, a lot. So be sure you have somewhere to take them or you'll eat all of them yourself!

5. Though Mandi says to serve these cookies cold, I ate them both warm and cold. I liked each way equally :) However, I have to say that it is a true benefit that these cookies can sustain their chewiness and soft frosting while resting in the refrigerator over night!

Enjoy!

{PS to Mandi- you should post more recipes girl!}

Pops of Pink

Tee: TART via Nordstrom Rack {old}; Skirt: ASOS; Shoes: Zara;

Scarf: DvF {thrifted}; Aviators: Ray-Ban; Bangles: Kate Spade, gifted; Bag: LV

 

I kind of feel like an uber modern flight stewardess in this outfit, however when I get over that feeling, I completely dig it. This skirt is easily one of my favorite staple pieces and pretty much goes with everything (as is evidenced when paired with my slouchy tee). This is also the first time I've debuted this ultra fab DVF scarf since I thrifted it way back when! I still can't believe I scored it in mint condition for $2.00 . . . I think another thrifting adventure is in my future!

Little Stripe, Big Stripe

Dress worn as top: Old Navy; Skirt: Forever 21 {old}; Shoes: Enzo Angiolini {old, similar here};

Clutch: J. Crew {gifted}; Sunnies: Karen Walker; Bangles: J. Crew Factory, Kate Spade, gifted

 

It is finally "Spring-ing" here in Seattle! The sun was shining this morning and it's staying out later at night which makes me sooooo happy! Happy Easter week!

Inspo Nation: #BeAParty

I was so inspired by what I'm about to share with you that it has spurred a new series I'm starting here on this little blog called, "Inspo Nation." You won't know when it'll hit you, but it's bound to be marvelous. It could be a quote, image, photograph, OR an epic video (such as the one I'm about to share). It will be something that is meant to inspire you, my fantastic readers- to laugh, cry, be outraged, be moved, be SOMETHING.

I couldn't be happier to debut this series with the video below. I've heard a bit about Kid President but never looked into this adorable nugget until my sister shared the video below with me. The message? "You Encourage Me." Thanks for encouraging me readers/followers of PGG!

Happy Friday, friends!

Snapshots in Snow City

Last weekend, my family and I hit the slopes at our condo out in Dover Bay, Idaho with our oldest and dearest friends. We had a fabulous time celebrating birthdays, boarding fresh pow pow, and hot tubing! Here are a few snapshots of our weekend getaway:

 Boarding Beer Break

-At the 'Wang Shack' sharing a beverage at the top of the Great Escape ski lift-

Boots galore!

- Check your gear at the door!-

 Celebrations ensue

-Sign made by yours truly-

Outfitting Daddy Biggs in 'Life As Rx' gear
-Don't mind the copious amounts of Crossfit gear happening in this photo-

  Glorious Sandpoint sunset

-Lake Pend Oreille, ID-

 Snow Bums on Schweitzer Mountain

-Me on left, Bum on right-

Hot Tubbin'

-Freezing temps call for beanies, large alcoholic beverages, + besties-

  Happy Birthday!

-L to R: Daddy Biggs, Bum, Britt-

  Lunch Break

-At 'The Outback' on the backside of the mountain. We make our

own lunch then throw it on the fire pit outside!-

   PUPPIES!

-We found the most adorable dogs ever in life at the resort-

Grey Day

Sweater: Gap; Dress (worn as skirt): Max Studio {old}; Tights: Unknown;

Rainboots: Hunter; Bag: Michael Kors

First Day of Spring my ass. I'm all grayed out (like the weather here) save for pops of color on my sweater and feet (and that's only because it's side-swiping rain outside). Dear Seattle, sometimes I hate you.

Neutral + Natural

Sweater: Old Navy; Denim: 7 FAM; Scarf: Burberry {old};

Jacket: J. Crew; Loafers: Michael Kors; Sunnies: Karen Walker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This outfit is certainly reminiscent of all the colors I was surrounded by this past weekend: lush forest trees, bright white snow, and wood cabins. It was a lovely weekend getaway at our condo in Idaho! I'll share some photos later this week. Hope your weekend was fab! XO

F is For . . .

Chambray: J. Crew; Vest: Banana Republic; Leggings: Lululemon WunderUnders;

Boots: Miz Mooz {old}; Glasses: Ray-Ban Wayfarers

F is for . . . fur! And Friday! I wore this outfit to an impromptu evening BBQ that we had at N's house a few weeks ago with some friends. I'm off to enjoy the slopes . . . enjoy your Friday! xx

Pink, Glitter, and . . . Orange

 Top: Forever 21; Blazer: J. Crew; Denim: Hudson; Flats: Kate Spade;

Bangles: Ocean Leather, Kate Spade

 

Until spring arrives, I'm just going to keep pretending like it's already here by embracing these bright colors. I'm off to Dover, Idaho tonight to spend a weekend skiing with my family and our best family friends at Schweitzer. Talk about a total 180 from Vegas last weekend! From sun to snow, I'm bound to be having a blast! Follow along on Instagram to see my adventures! XO

Things

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Don't you feel this way sometimes? I do. And it's how I feel today, so bare with me while I re-charge my batteries and clear my mind. I'm jetsetting out of town again tomorrow night and am scrambling to get things done today. Things suck.

Snaps in Sin City

This past weekend I was in Vegas cheering on the Number One Team in the Country in the WCC Tourney. In case you're not a sports person, that would be Gonzaga University's Men's Basketball team. My alma mater and best damn school around! We won the tourney and held on to our number one spot in the nation for another week. I'm working off of 2 hours of sleep at the moment since I flew back to Seattle at 6 a.m. this morning. The weekend was quite epic, however, and I had a fab time with my family . . . here are some snapshots:

 Semi-Finals at Orleans Arena

::Wearing- Gonzaga hat, J. Crew gingham, 7 FAM denim,  

Kate Spade cross-body bag, and Ocean Leather + J. Crew Factory bangles::

Bum and I in front of the Aria water wall
::On bum- Forever 21 chambray, J. Crew mint denim, + Steve Madden bag;
On me- J. Crew chambray, Nordstrom maxi skirt, Karen Walker sunnies, Ocean leather bangles, + LV bag::

Incredible gelato at Jean Philippe
::Bum and I chose coconut and pistachio, they were both heavenly::

 Chihuly glass ceiling at The Bellagio

::Never ceases to amaze::

Three generations
::All rooting for the Zags!::

 Little bro and Daddy Biggs
::Ready to cheer on the Zags in the final game!::

 Snazzy siblings
::Prepped for dinner at Joe's Seafood::