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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Trunk Show Treasures



So this post is not technically about shopping but this stuff is so good I had to introduce you all to it!   I have just as much fun at my Stella & Dot shows as the guests! Sometimes I come away with some little nugget of goodness that I am super pumped about. This recipie is one of those Trunk Show Treasures I thought I would share. This is from my friend and Super Hostess, Nicole Burke. Enjoy!



"Hummus Layer Dip"
Entered by: Burken

A nice switch from the mexican layer dip. Super easy and very versatile!

Prep Time: 10 mins. max
Cook Time: 0 mins
Ready In:
Yields: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 8oz. pkg cream cheese
1tbsp. Italian Seasoning or oregano
1tbsp, lemon juice
1 10oz. container of roasted garlic hummus
1/2 cup cucumber thinly chopped (unpeeled)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup pepperocini rings (found by banana peppers in a jar)
4oz. crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup of chopped green onion
1/2 cup of halved, pitted kalamata olives (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl combine the cream cheese with lemon juice and italian seasoning. Spread mixture in the bottom of a glass pie dish. Spread hummus on top of cream cheese layer. Sprinkle top with next 6 ingredients.  If not serving immediately refrigerate. Serve with pita chips.
FOOTNOTES:
You can switch this recipe up in many ways to adapt it to your taste, this is just how we like it best. Add more or less of anything you like personally. Roasted red pepper on top is also good.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Style & Stripes for the 4th!

LaPoshStyle.com is a website I somehow stumbled across that had some super cute looks for the 4th.  I love a nautical stripe as much as the next landlocked lady and what better time to bust out your navy stripes than Independence Day.  None of these looks were over $50 and I love any of them paired with my Stella & Dot Campari Necklace!  Let me know what you thought of La Posh Style...

www.stelladot.com/meghantinker




www.laposhstyle.com
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www.stelladot.com/meghantinker

Friday, June 22, 2012

Party like your Arm Party!

The Arm Partyyyyyy!

It is hot in the 'ville already so sleeves are getting shorter.  What better time than now to rock out with your clock out!  (or no clock. some days time is not important.)  I am having a little sweepstakes on instagram to help you build your own arm parties!  Simply #SDarmparty with your bracelet stack to be entered to win a $500 Stella & Dot shopping spree.  Enter as many pics as you want!

 Glowing Gold
Grandma's watch, Stella & Dot bracelets 
www.stelladot.com/meghantinker




My Oh Mi-chele
Michele Watch, Stella & Dot Bracelets
www.stelladot.com/meghantinker
www.michele.com 



Happy Birthday to me!
Michael Kors Watch, Stella & Dot Bracelets
www.stelladot.com/meghantinker
www.michaelkors.com 


Peachy Keen 
Necklace & Bracelets Stella & Dot
www.stelladot.com/meghantinker




 Compliments of Will 2.5
You know where the watch and bracelet came from already but you have to be pretty special to sport the teething ring as bracelet style...





Friday, March 23, 2012

What I Wore Wed... on Friday!




First of all..... Go Cards!!  My beloved Cardinals just played their way into the Elite 8!  L, yes.  I enjoyed the game and a glass of Larkmead's Solari.  Can't beat that.
For my first WIWW I will be posting on a Friday!  Sue me.






Ralph Lauren flats, gap skinny jeans, BR top, target cardigan

Detail of the Day:  Capri Chandelier earrings.
www.stelladot.com/meghantinker


Old Navy Dress, American Eagle wedges

Detail of the Day: Zahara Bib Necklace, Interlock Cross Necklace
www.stelladot.com/meghantinker

Rock & Republic jeans (I swear they have these exact ones at Kohl's now!)
Gap T, Stella & Dot Earrings, Scarf from Saratoga in Norton Commons


Detail of the Day: Old Navy flats, LOVE!






Michael Kors Wedges, James jeans, Banana Republic T, Stella & Dot Campari Necklace

Detail of the Day: University of Louisville National Championship Ring (what, what!)


Michael Kors Wedges, Old Navy Sweater, Stella & Dot Interlock Cross Necklace & Earrings, & Rings
Detail of the Day: My fab hair courtesy of Rebecca @ Brooks & Co. (you will notice it is in a pony every other day!)

So there it is, proof that I did NOT wear my maternity leave uniform, the dreaded black sweats!

Maybe my next challenge should be doing more than a ponytail!

See you soon,
Meg


Thursday, March 15, 2012

Fab

OK.  I am still in nesting mode so I truly enjoy this fabulous shopping site Fab.

http://fab.com/4daovd

Although I love that is is marked down stuff I appreciate even more that I can find cool original art for the Casa de Tinker for under $50.

Just today I purchased some awesome things for Will's room.  Ok, maybe I was feeling a little bit guilty that Charlie's room is so much cooler than Will's.  Or maybe I am looking at the super cool alphabet as more than art, but as a learning opportunity for Will's steel trap of a mind.  Either way, Will is getting some serious cool factor for his bedroom and bathroom!

Here is what I got:





Here are some other pieces I liked today:






Seriously cool stuff for an artsy fam like ours.  (You can't make it all yourself from things you learned on Pinterest.)

That is all for today!  I will leave you with a Go Cards!

Meg

Monday, March 12, 2012

SPOOL No. 72



So I will start with an apology.  I know I have MIA for quite some time.  One would think that with 6 months of maternity leave one could find time to blog.  One would be sadly mistaken in my case!  I don't know how it is possible to have more time for myself when I am working full time but it sure has felt that way!  Plus I am not going to lie, I have reverted back to the black sweatpants uniform.  I mean, when you never leave the house and are getting spit up on all day, what is the point?  Anyway, exciting things are coming with ShopGirls!  Stay tuned for What I Wore Wednesdays!!  (No black sweats allowed :))


Ok, here is my excuse...


Coming soon:

Wardrobe Essentials
Special Event Dressing
Pump it or Dump it!
30 Day No Sweats Challenge









But today... I want to share with you a little treat I discovered on Pinterest!  If you are not on Pinterest already, let me know and I will send you an invite.  Trust me on this one.  You NEED to be pinning.


www.spool72.com

Capri Earrings
www.stelladot.com/meghantinker

Tiers & Tulle Party Dress
www.spool72.com
This website is totally new to me and hopefully to you too.  I love the pieces, the prices, even the story!  A mom and her two daughters design and create most of the pieces available.  Check out a few beauties I think would be perfect for the track or a Spring wedding....
Zahara Bib Necklace
www.stelladot.com/meghantinker
Alyssum Tie Dress
www.spool72.com

I really love dresses.  I have, unfortunately not figured out how to make them work as a nursing mom.  If anyone has any tips on how to wear them all summer while nursing a baby I would love to hear them.  I mean I can't really just hike the whole thing up under a hooter hider!  (Hmmm, maybe the old catholic school uniform shirt wearing boxers underneath...)


Campari Necklace
www.stelladot.com/meghantinker
Zig Zag Falls Dress
www.spool72.com

So long for now, but I promise, I will be back soon!

Meg