Color of the Week!

1) Swimwear! This absolutely adorable, Red Bow Bandeau Bikini, created by Amourouse Handmade Clothing on Etsy- is the perfect addition to your summer swimwear collection! The vibrant red paired with the classic bow detail of the bandeau top will make heads turn at the beach!

2) For the Lips! Mac Cosmetics Red Lipstick is a must have in any woman's makeup collection! While red isn't a color we can wear everyday- every now and then it adds a wow factor to a formal event ensemble.

3) Accessorize! As most of us know, I am Michael Kors' biggest fan- this Red Patent Leather Clutch Wallet with Pockets is the perfect 'on the go' wristlet. Stick your iPhone in its spot, slip your cards in the slots and your ready to go!

4) Yum! A favorite sweet of many, this decadent recipe for Paula Dean's Red Velvet Cake is to die for! Not only is this a simple and easy to do recipe, but your guests will be sure to indulge in seconds with this delicious dessert!

5) Dress to Impress! One of my favorite online dress sites sells this ASOS Skater Dress With Multi Stap Neckline. Not only is this dress fun and flirty- but it is perfect for practically any occasion! One of the wonderful things about ASOS- is that their dresses are very affordable if your not looking to spend an arm and a leg on a dress!

6) Boston Sports! Being that TOMORROW is the Boston Red Sox Home Opener, and that I am a devout Red Sox Fan- this Red Sox Palmetto Franchise Fitted Cap is a perfect addition to this weeks color feature! The faded red gives this hat a bit of a vintage look- and remains true to design with the original Boston B! A must have!

7) Fresh and Ripe! As the summer time is rapidly approaching, raspberry season is in full swing. Raspberries are a deliciously sweet, guilt free, snack to fulfill even the most intense sweet tooth! Raspberries purchased at the grocery story are wonderful- but if your looking for a fun afternoon activity do a google search for "raspberry picking"in your local area and enjoy the 'fruits' of your labor!

The Masters 2012

This years' Masters Champion is 33 year old, self taught, Bubba Watson!

In the history of the Masters Championship Golf Tournament, Watson is the fifth left handed golfer to don the world renowned "Green Jacket" in the past 10 years.

Watson is known for the tremendous length of his drive, averaging 290 yards per drive, and in fact after this weekends events, recording the longest drive of the Masters Championship at 324 yards.

Watson played with poise through the weekend and made his way into the sudden death playoffs against Louis Oosthuizen from South Africa. Watson finished first taking home a W with par on hole 10 after completing what ended up as a two hole playoff series, ahead of Oosthuizen. Watson had a final-round 68 for a 10-under-par 278 total.

Since Watson's first entrance into the world of golf as a professional, it has been nothing short of a challenge in both his professional and private life.

In 2010 Watson lost his father Gerry Watson to an aggressive throat cancer. It had been Bubba's personal goal to win the Masters before the cancer could potentially take his father once and for all, as Watson finished Sunday with a phenomenal gap wedge shot that soared toward the fairway and managed to hook about 40 yards landing precisely on the green, he finally shared that success with his father.

In Butler Cabin Sunday afternoon as the defending champ Charl Schwartzel helped Watson into the green jacket, Watson said,

"I've never had a dream go this far, so I can't really say it's a dream come true," Watson said. "I don't even know what happened on the back nine. ... Nervous on every shot, every putt. Went into a playoff. I got in these trees and hit a crazy shot that I saw in my head, and somehow I'm here talking to you with a green jacket on."

It was an incredible weekend of golf and the competitors were relentless throughout the entire championship- a heartfelt congratulations goes out to Bubba Watson as he revels in his new found success!

Above is a menagerie of photographs taken from this weekends tournament, from Bubba shaking the hands of his playoffs opponent Louis Oosthuizen, to the classic pink driver he took to the green in support of cancer research!

Can't wait until next years Masters!

Happy Easter Happy Spring Happy Happy Everything!

Color of the Week!

1. Shoes! These Nine West natural tone espadrilles are the perfect summer shoe addition to your collection! The great thing about this pair of adorably crafted wedges is that they match any spring/summer outfit!

2. Lighting! This beautiful set of Clift Glass Table Lamps from Pottery Barn adds a very different look to any room with its inspiration drawn from a Sonoma Winery. The tonality of light shining through it's burlap shade is soft and warm.

3. Tops! This Jacquard Keyhold Blouse by JCrew paired with a white pair of toothpick pants or a brightly colored pair of shorts makes the perfect summer outfit. Carefully chosen accessories can dress this top up just enough for a formal affair as well!

4. Jewels! This pair of stunning Citrine Teardrop Earrings by NuNu Designs at Nordstroms are a very delicately designed set of earrings. With the Golden bezel accenting the central citrine stone- hanging just the right length from your ear this pair will be sure to add just the right amount of sparkle!

5. Sweets! This recipe for Apple Muffins by King Arthur Flour is a deliciously crisp breakfast treat. The muffins have a very light and airy texture with a slight undertone flavor of apple. This sweet breakfast muffin is not only easy to bake but will be sure to impress any guest!

6. Nails! A popular trend heading into the spring and summer months to go along with the typical brights, is the neutral shades! This Essie polish named "Brooch the Subject" is just light enough to be appropriate during the warmer months but holds true to its neutral tone base. Perfect for a springtime event!

7. Timepieces! One of my absolute favorite watch designers would have to be Michael Kors. This watched pictured is the Horn Chronograph Watch. Made of horn bezel, embellished with golden accents and a champagne colored face- this watch is a perfect daily watch. It gives you just enough ornamentation yet remaining classic and clean.

8. Patio Furniture! This Agen Handwoven Wicker Chair from Ikea is the perfect set to complement your outdoor patio setup. When the summer months start rolling it, the grill starts heating up and the backyard becomes the spot to be, a few of these chairs and your guests can enjoy any summer afternoon in comfort and style!

Sunday Night Light Bulb

I am beginning to think nothing could be more true.

I drove home last night spur of the moment to have dinner with my family. Once dinner was long over, I found myself in the living room with my mom, dad and brother watching the Country Music Awards. As I was sitting there at home on a Sunday night, my mind was racing with all I had to do the upcoming week. Assignments that were soon due, deadlines approaching, impending interview results, the 9 practices and 1 race that separated me from my shortened Easter break.

 I was at home with my family, relaxing in the living room as the rain fell outside, watching and listening to beautiful country music, and I was becoming more anxious and overwhelmed by the second. Something my brother had said got my dad laughing, and his big burst of laughter snapped me out of it, and I began to think- what the heck am I doing?

So often we find ourselves wrapped up in the ten thousand responsibilities we have, theres hardly time to breath! My friend Cate just recently posted about something similar, reading through her post I began to realize something, if we are always so inundated with thinking about everything we need to do, or will soon have to do, how will we every be able to enjoy and take pride out of what we have already done!

This was just a reminder to me that as hard as we work, striving daily for the successes we dream of- we have to be sure to acknowledged the deserved time to feel pride and joy from the accomplishments we do achieve- before we move straight to the next thing on the list!

Life is made up of a million small accomplishments and experiences, sometimes we forget to enjoy each and every one of them because we are too caught up in making sure the "end result" is how we envision and plan for it to be.

As I grow up, the more I realize that there is so much more to life than creating the perfect "end result," and I know for a fact I would rather take the time to enjoy and take pride out of everything I work for along the way, then arrive at my end result without having taken a second to stop and smile.

Love what you do, what you experience and what you see- all the happy and sad, good and bad- take time to feel the emotions, because at the end of the day nothing else will be more worth it or important to you if you didn't take the time to feel it.