We've Moved...

Hi Everyone! We've moved...

The blog got a new home and a new look... Check it out!

www.belovedindeedblog.com

Clambake: Part 2

The Clambake party was a huge success! The Clambake recipe was easy to do and the food was soooo good. Along with good friends, fun games, and tasty cocktails the evening was full of great times!

It was so fun to see our simple idea, dining underneath a light tree with friends, become a reality. Thanks to ALL our friends who brought food, drinks, chairs, and stovetop pots!

It was so great maybe we'll have to do it again next year! Cheers!

Clambake: Part 1

One night, while walking the dog, the hubby and I came upon a neighbors outdoor dinner. There were lights in a giant tree with a huge, long family style table underneath it and there was a group of family and friends dining and enjoying the warm, summer evening in their front yard. Immediately I was inspired... my mind started twirling with ideas. So we spent the rest of the walk talking about what kind of party we could throw in our backyard, underneath our big tree, with lights, and a big group of loved ones.

I suggested a clambake. I had seen it on Martha Stewart and although we had never tried to cook any of the seafood the recipe suggested our adventurous spirits were ready to take on the challenge.

I got started on gathering addresses for invites and other party decor. While, the hubby started scoping out the seafood at stores and markets all around town...

{see more custom greetings at: belovedindeed.com}

Whats in my shopping cart?

I just don't have the time to go out and shop anymore... but I still have evenings that I fall into the wonderful world of online shopping, placing things in my cart I'll never buy, and searching for all the things that would complete my closet.

Last night was one of those nights. I spent some time on Madewell.com and well, these are the things I put in my cart...

{biker legging jeans, colorful scarf, pendant necklace, gold cuff, demin shirt, and gray pullover sweater}

Happy Weekend!

Its a Clambake ya'll! To round out the ending of summer (although its just starting to feel like summer here on the coast) we're throwing a Clambake for all our friends this weekend...

Hope you enjoy your weekend! Here's to good food, good friends, and warm summer nights...

Check back for a look into our party!

Heel Challenge Finale

With a little tear I'm writing to you with my Heel Challenge Finale. Yes, the challenge is over and our bank account survived it!

It really was a silly little challenge between me and hubs, but these shoes created many fun conversations at work and with friends and inspired me to put away the everyday flats and get into some heels, whether I'm wearing a tee and jeans or a dress.

I'm starting to wonder if there's another challenge in my future... bags, accessories... what do you think? I may not be able to talk the hubs into it, but you never know...

Back Home Again in Indiana...

I recently went home to Indiana to spend a little R&R with my parents and catch up with old friends. Living in Southern California at the beach for the past three years, I found myself once again in love with the very green trees and grass, large open spaces, neighborly friendships with open door policies, and the summer thunderstorms of Indiana.

I think no matter where I go, where my parents move, or where my family lives, Indiana will always be home. I'm not sure I will ever move back, but it was wonderful to marvel at the sights and sounds of my Indiana home.

PS... yes it was hot, you could swim in the humidity outside, and the mosquitos are huge...