Thursday, June 27, 2013

Blog Hoppin' Friday!


Hello there! It is time for the Let's Be Friends Blog Hop #19! Link up to gain new followers on GFC or bloglovin'!

Promote this blog hop by putting the button on your page, or throwing a shout out at the end of your post today or tomorrow. The more link ups we have the more our blogs will grow! Invite a friend, tweet it, or let your Facebook friends know! :)

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Have fun and meet some friends!


Jessica from Blissfully Miller


Kelly from My Pretty Chic Boutique

Samantha from Samantha Elizabeth


This week's featured blog and co-host:


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Blog Sale, Continued!

 Calling all Kendra Scott lovers! I've got one pair left and you don't want to miss out! These have only been worn once - I know... shame on me. Instead of sitting in my drawer, I want to give these pretties a great set of ears home - where they'll be worn!

If you're interested, please e-mail me at blissfullymiller@gmail.com. This will be on a first-come, first-serve basis so don't delay! There will be a flat $7 added to your order for shipping. PayPal is preferred for payment.

Dakota Earrings in Turquoise

Happy Thursday, loves!! :)

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

WIWW: Bold Prints & T-Strap Sandals!

Happy Wednesday - even though today's technically my Thursday! Woo, let's keep this week going! It has been a while since I've done an actual WIWW post...so I'm a bit out of practice {and so is my photographer}. In our defense, we were rushing (like leaving for the shower when it was starting!) to get to a baby shower.. it was a few clicks and we were outta there! So I have 3 little pictures with little details of my accessories - sorry KS. I promise next week will be better! :)

I absolutely L O V E this dress! The one shoulder, the pattern, the length, the colors... everything! It's the perfect dress and it can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. And it's from Target (last year), so I got it for a steal of a deal! My fave!





 Dress // Target
Belt // The Gap
Earrings // Kendra Scott
Watch // Michael Kors
Bangles // Nordstrom
Shoes // Steve Madden

Linking up with some of my faves, Style Elixir and Tucker Up!

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Taste of Tuesday: Tuna Pasta Salad!

*Before we get started, I just wanted to mention that we are taking next week off from Taste of Tuesday in honor of the July 4th holiday.  Enjoy spending time with your loved ones!



OK, if you know me - you know that I cannot stand don't like tuna. Tyler, however, LOVES tuna.. he could literally have tuna, in some form or fashion, every.single.day. We came up with our own concoction to spice-up the normally boring tuna salad. It's healthy, easy to make and budget friendly! You can make this recipe with items that are probably already in your fridge or pantry. Here's the scoop!

Ingredients:
- 4 regular sized cans of Tuna (or chicken)
- 4-6 eggs (optional)
- 1 box of pasta (we used whole grain Rotini pasta)
- 1/3 cup of Mayonnaise (add more if wanted/needed)
- 4-7 Baby Dill Pickles - chopped
- 1/4 cup of Chopped Onion (optional)
- 2-3 Jalapenos - chopped (if you like to spice it up) 
- Preferred Spices (we used: salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and garlic salt)

Directions:
1. Boil eggs for 15 minutes on high / Boil water for pasta per package instructions.
2. Combine Tuna, mayo, pickles, onion, jalapenos and spices.
3. Drain Pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process; set aside. Remove eggs from heat, let cool, then peel and chop.
4. Add eggs and pasta to the mixture and stir well (add a little at a time until you get the portions you want).
5. Refrigerate. Enjoy by itself or in a wrap!

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Weekend Getaway: Casual Night on the Town!

Hi friends! I have the honor of guest posting over at Jaime's side of the internet today! I'm beyond excited to share my take on a casual night on the {Nashville} town with the Toby's Tails readers!! Click here to see the rest of this outfit in full detail and be sure to mosey through Jaime's blog - it's adorable and one of my faves!! :)



Happy Tuesday y'all!

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Monday, June 24, 2013

Weekend Wrap-Up

Happy Monday, loves! This weekend was full of shopping, baby shower shenanigans, family and poolside fun. I was on a mission this weekend to find shorts and after looking on Saturday, I finally found some on Sunday - 6 pairs to be exact! I'm in shorts heaven! Saturday afternoon was spent celebrating baby Isabella at Rita & Diego's baby shower. Seeing all of the cute baby stuff makes me want a baby! Not yet, though.. Sunday was spent visiting with my grandma and parents, then more shopping. We did break our "no cooking" streak and came up with this awesome meal - grilled chicken with corn & black bean salsa.. to die for!! Recipe will be on the blog soon!


Have a great day!

Linking up with Sami's Shenanigans and Join the Gossip.

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Friday, June 21, 2013

2013 Summer Bucket List!

Hello Friday... and hello to the first day of summer! I'll be honest, here in TX it feels like it's been summer for a while now! Now that it's officially summer, I'm sure we will be welcoming 100+ degree temps very soon. Since I'm a list maker - just call me Listy McListerson - I had to make a summer bucket list! Because if there's anything I love more than making lists, it's crossing things off of that said list! And for your listening pleasure, I've got a song that screams Summer 2013!

                                                             Cruise by Florida George Line on Grooveshark


Some of the above items are already in the works, and I'll def keep y'all updated! It's going to be a great summer for the Millers - especially since we will be celebrating our 1-year {married} anniversary on August 25th!

What's on your bucket list for this summer? Happy Friday, friends! :)

And it wouldn't be a proper Friday without backing my azz up with Whitney!

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Weekend Getaway: Travel Day Essentials!

Since a few of my blogger BFF's and I are planning a trip to Nashville, I thought I'd do a Weekend Getaway series to show you how I pack {and plan} for a weekend getaway! This portion of the series entails the travel day! I don't know about y'all, but when I'm traveling, whether by car or plane, I want to be 100% comfortable. To me, a maxi dress is complete comfort! I just feel free as a bird, which is travel perfection. I love me a good Fedora and it's a lot easier to just wear it on your travel day, than to figure out how to pack it without taking the chance on damaging it. It also covers up a bad hair day! And I'm loving this citrus color... talk about adding a pop of color! An oversized tote is a definite must for me... it keeps all of my go-to travel items - water, chips, Nook, hand sanitizer, etc. Who am I kidding, this is my normal bag for the every day grind. I love to accessorize with belts.. it just pulls the outfit together and makes it look polished. Leopard flip flops are my go-to, especially when flying - so easy to slip off when going through security at the airport! So there you have it, my effortless travel-day attire & accessories.


What are your travel day essentials? Happy Wednesday, y'all!!

Linking up with the amazing fashionista, Lauren!

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Taste of Tuesday: Salmon & Cream Cheese Spread!

I have been in a snacking mood lately and this snack has been super refreshing, especially in this TX heat! I absolutely love cream cheese, so it's easy to see why I gravitate toward this spread! It's great to spread on a bagel for breakfast or to just snack with some Ritz crackers! The possibilities are endless. Enough talk - let's get down to the recipe business!

Ingredients:
- 2 packages of 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1 package of smoked salmon
-1/2 cup of purple onion, finely chopped
-1 large jalapeno, finely chopped 

Directions:
1. Set out cream cheese until softened
2. Finely shop purple onion and jalepeno
3.Fold in onion and jalapeno to the cream cheese
4.  Chop the salmon
5. Fold in salmon until mixed well
6. Serve on a bagel or crackers



What are your favorite appetizers? Will you be adding this easy recipe to your snack list?


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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Father's Day and an Anniversary!

Happy Father's Day to the best dad in the world! It's such an honor to be able to call you my Dad! I saw this the other day and thought is was just perfect... "Give a girl a great dad and she can do anything" ... This is so true! I know that I wouldn't be where I am today without the love and guidance of my dad! Love you, daddy!

Photos courtesy of Feather & Twine Photography.


And I can't forget the other reason to celebrate June 16th... Sarah & Chris Tucker's 1-year wedding anniversary! Woo woo!!!! Happy Anniversary to the cutest couple! Love y'all!
Photos courtesy of Feather & Twine Photography.


Sunday needs to slow its roll... we are in no hurry for Monday! Enjoy the rest of your day! :)

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Blog Sale: Kendra Scott Earrings!

Hi pretties!! We are past the hump and one day closer to FRIDAY {happy dance}! I have a little treat for y'all... I'm selling some earrings! Why?? Well - you know when you see something and you just HAVE to have it, but then you never wear it? Well, that was me for these lovely KS earrings. I bought them and then they just sat in my jewelry drawer, not getting used. I probably wore each pair once within the last 6-8 months.. so I'm giving y'all the chance to scoop them up and give them a better home!

If you're interested, please e-mail me at blissfullymiller@gmail.com and let me know which pair you want! This will be on a first-come, first-serve basis so don't delay! There will be a flat $6 added to your order for shipping. PayPal is preferred for payment.

Ryanne Earrings in Green.

Dakota Earrings in Turquoise

 Happy Thursday!

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Taste of Tuesday: Sides Edition!

I've been in a cooking rut lately and I've been eating horribly! I need to snap myself out of it... so I turned to Pinterest, of course!! We absolutely LOVE broccoli, asparagus and zucchini!! We want to spice up our veggie sides and not just revert to our grilling or sauteing ways - because let's face it, it gets boring if you keep eating the same thing. Here are some of the options I plan to try! I love how unique these options are and these will definitely make me excited to cook!


Cheesy Broccoli Bites
Via
Baked Zucchini with Mozzarella
Via
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks
Via

Crispy Parmesan Asparagus Sticks
Via
Asparagus Phyllo
Via
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Via

How do y'all spice up your veggie sides? Have you tried any of the above recipes?

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Hope y'all are having a great week so far!

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Weekend Wrap: 1st Pool Party of the Summer!

Hi Loves! This weekend was seriously the best.. and much needed! Friday night Whitney and I had our hair appointments - and yes, we plan them together! What better way to get in girl time than to bring in dinner and hang out while each other gets their cut and color?! While I was at the salon, Tyler texted me and told me not to get dinner because he already had it taken care of. I get home and he greets me with a glass of wine, takes me up to the media room and I see this! Candles, sushi, wine and a movie..perfect date night in!! He rented Broken City, which was so good! Saturday was full of fun in the sun, great friends, food and drinks! Once the party got started the pictures stopped... sorry! 

Date night in!
Kicking off the summer! Whitney and I // Paige, Melanie and I

I hope y'all had a great weekend! Did yours involve a sushi date and some fun in the sun? Let's get this week going so it can be the freaking weekend, again!! :)



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Friday, June 7, 2013

10 facts about me, according to the bestie!

Hello Friday! Today we're having an employee appreciation luncheon at work and we get to leave right after the luncheon's over.. woo woo!! I see a much needed mani/pedi in my future!

 Earlier this week, Allison posted 10 facts about her, according to her hubby. I loved the idea so much that I decided to do the same thing, but from my bestie's perspective! Paige and I have been friends for over 20 years.. so it's safe to say that she knows me better than most. She's the sister I never had and I can tell her anything in the world and she will give me her honest opinion - every.single.time. Love her so much!

Since it's #backthatazzupfriday, I wanted to play a song that screams Jess & Paige - and the Spice Girls do just that! We would jam to this at the lake just riding in the golf cart. And we would create pretty amazing trampoline routines to this song! It even played at my wedding, and was just as amazing as we remember it.

                                                            Wannabe by Spice Girls on Grooveshark
 

I've got some great oldies, but I'll save those for her b-day post in August! :)
Here's what she had to say!
1. Horrible golf cart driver!
This might have been true when I was 10, but not today! She only fell out of the cart once and she didn't even get hurt or cry.
2. Takes insults to her dogs personally
Who wouldn't! I know all the furbaby mommas out there will back me up! Paige dislikes male dogs... for no reason. Don't hate on my babies!
3. Will absolutely NEVER pass up a chance to shop, for anything, anywhere, with anyone
So true. I love me a good shopping trip... even if it's not for me! I can help others spend their money too.
4. Once was a professional mud-pie maker
Ah, this brings me back. Yes, we would make mud pies at my grandparents house and try to pass them off as chocolate and get the other kids to eat it. It worked once, and I got in trouble... because I'm the oldest. 
5. Obsessive over Pure Barre
Absolutely the best workout I've ever done! I've lost inches and look so much more toned!
6. Wets her pants more than anyone I know
Oh.my.gosh. So embarrassing, but so true. When we are together, we just laugh...so hard that I pee my pants.
7. Must have the dishwasher loaded in a particular way...Always. 
Call me anal, OCD...I don't care! The forks have their spot with the other forks and the plates need to line up tallest on the outside to the smallest on the inside. Our new house, which came with a new dishwasher, totally threw me for a loop, but I have my system now!
8. Loves herself a good girls night
Girls nights are just a must - no matter if you're married, dating or single. It's good for the soul to laugh and be with your best girlfriends. 
9. Used to practically live with my family, was once on our family's Christmas card
The good ole days! If Paige wasn't at my house or with my family at the lake, I was at her house or on vacations with her fam! That Christmas card... we were rockin' the Mickey Mouse Christmas attire! {look for this pic on a #tbt!}
10. Hit on her husband for the first time at a bar!
Yes, the first time I hit on Tyler was at a bar... in Vegas - Studio 54 to be exact. But, we met at work and we were on a work trip... I had known him for about 3-months, got a few drinks in me and I hit on him. I'm so glad I did, too! :)



I hope y'all enjoyed these little facts about me! What do y'all have going on this weekend? We are going to have some friends over for pool, food and drinks and do some projects around the house.

Have a  great weekend!

Linking up with the always fab Whitney.

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