Preppy Plaid

What I'm Wearing: 

Pea Coat: Old Navy

LL Bean Boots

Socks: Ralph Lauren

Pearl bracelet: Kiel James Patrick

Wrap Bracelet: Tory Burch

Bake With Me: Lemon Squares

My motto is, when life gives you lemons, make lemon bars!

Lemon Squares Recipe: 

For the Crust:

1/2 pound (2 sticks) of unsalted butter at room temperature

1/2 cup of granulated sugar

2 cups of all purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt

For the Filling: 

6 extra large eggs at room temperature

3 cups of granulated sugar

2 tablespoons of grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)

1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 cup of all-purpose flour

Confectioners' (powdered) sugar for sprinkling at the end.

Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter and sugar mixture until just mixed. Dump the dough into a greased 9x13 baking sheet. Flatten and press the dough until the bottom of the pan is evenly covered. Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let it cool on a wire wrack and leave the oven on. For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour. Pour over the cooled crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling it set. Let cool to room temperature. 

Cut into triangles, sprinkle with confectioners' (powdered) sugar, and enjoy!

Recipe Credit: Ina Garten

Travel Desinations

One of the things that I want to do most in my life is travel the world. I've always had a huge 

passion for traveling and exploring new places, so I thought I would share with you where I would like to go most, whether that would be in high school, during college, or afterwards.

My travel destinations are: Paris, London, Spain, Greece, Prague, Ireland Scotland, Australia, Belgium and Japan. 

15 Favorites of 2015

15  Favorites

Fashion, lifestyle, food, and more! 

1. Bean Boots

2. Baking

3. Jack Rogers

4. KJP Pearl Bracelet

5. Fair Isle Sweaters

6. Cake batter ice cream

7. Watch Hill

8. Tory Burch Reva Flats

9. Camp Socks

10. J. Crew Herringbone Vest

11. Red nail polish

12. Making Lists and Journaling

13. Dainty Necklaces

14. Jean Jacket 

15. Best Buddies

New Year, New Resolutions

This year I will...

Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016! At the start of every year, there are many new resolutions being made and I have quite a few of my own. Whether or not I keep all of them, I wanted to share them with you guys. 

1. Stress Less

This has to be my number one goal for 2016. If you know me, I am one of the most stressed out people you may ever meet. So, my goal for this year is to be calmer, more relaxed, and not as stressed. 

2. Blog

This year, I want to do even more blogging than I did last year. I also want my blog to continue to grow and the only way I can do that is to get your guys' input. So, please let me know what you all would like me to post and I will try my best to post it! 

3. Stay Positive

One thing I want to focus on this year is seeing the glass half full instead of as half empty. Don't get me wrong, I have never really been much of a negative person, but I really want to be even more positive this year. 

4. Get Out
It's the 21st century, 2016. Our world has changed so much in the last years or so. As I am typing this on my laptop, I am sitting on my bed in my room. Not that I don't love doing this, but I also could be getting out, going around town. That is something I want to do more of this year and what I recommend to you guys as well. If you want to go somewhere, go! Trust me, that episode of Gossip Girl on Netflix will always be there when you get back. 

5. Take a break
I am the type of person that will work work work until she's finished with something. If I start a project, I have to finish it within a certain period of time. Not saying that this is a bad thing, but this year I definitely want to take a break in the middle of my homework. Whether that means going outside for a breath of fresh air, or even just taking a nap. Remember, it's great to push yourself, but always take time for yourself. 

What are some of your resolutions for the new year? 
I would love to know!