The Sarcastic Blonde

Lifestyle, weekend recap

weekend recap

February 18, 2014

hope you all had a wonderful ( and hopefully long ) weekend.

the only thing making my horrible winter wardrobe better is my growing necklace collection.

other necklaces I’ve been eyeing here, here, and here

I don’t know how else to dress up jeans and a sweater, and those seem to be the only options lately.

It’s too damn cold and I’m over it!

we got this beautiful candle as an engagement gift and I love it.

I burned it all weekend. It’s so pretty and smells so good.

Kip and I made it to 11 am spin class at the gym on Sunday (and put ourselves to bed kind of sober at a reasonable hour. natch!), which is seriously a big deal for us.

I asked the person at the front desk the last time I had been there.

March 3, 2013.

dammnn. youch.

So, clearly I don’t like going to the gym. The treadmill at my apartment with Bravo on DVR and free youtube workouts win every time. But now I don’t know if I should renew or not because I have such a crazy cheap rate and they made it even lower if I renew next month!?!

clearly because they know it’s free money in their pocket.

I feel like Chandler. “I WANT TO QUIT THE GYM!”

Ah! …. I really shouldn’t renew.

But maybe I’ll actually start going to classes…….

ehhh……

Speaking of the gym and spin class……

Our girl scout cookies arrived at work.

I think I’ll be bringing them back to work because neither Kip or I can be trusted with them.

why are they so amazing??

I scored this shirt on J.Crew for $19 with their sale code.
code: EXTRA50

stripe sleeve shirt

And I have my eye on this little lady too. It’s just too cute.

striped bride shirt

J.Crew just does stripes so well.

This maxi skirt and this elbow patch sweater for example 🙂

I did a mini Coffee Talk on Sunday discussing Vanderpump Rules in case you missed it!

coffee talk, Lifestyle

coffee talk

February 16, 2014

discuss amongst ya-selves…..

The Vanderpump Rules Reunion was ah.maz.ing.

and it was only part one!!! part two airs tomorrow night and I’m giddy with anticipation.

I don’t even know where to begin, but I feel like I need to start with the statement I have said every week on Coffee Talk:

These are the worst people ever. truly. they are horrible. who acts like this in real life?!

So Tom and Kristen were together a few weeks ago when they appeared on WWHL with my boyfriend Andy Cohen.

They were all, what’s weird about being together after sleeping around and lying and cheating so many times we lose count?! we’ve been together 5 years. it’s totally normal. we just pass STD’s back and forth. that’s love.

Clearly, things have now changed.

Tom is now banging Ariana, the girl that had been in question for being the “other woman” all season.

nice outfit ariana.

(~~I’m sorry~~ but what the hell is the appeal of Tom?

That you can borrow his straightener and share skinny jeans and tank tops?

Because that seems to be the only positive to me)

Since now Tom is the one with some sketchy/unkind behavior dating the girl he cheated with, Kristen sees an opportunity to act like a 31 year old lady and take the high road by doing nothing crazy and rather reflecting on her psychotic behavior and how to become better.

Ha. I jest.

Kristen decides that she didn’t make enough of a jackass of herself all season on the show. So, she is boning the 21 year old Sur bus boy who I am pretty sure is actually 15 years old and who I could beat up with one arm tied behind my back.

I didn’t think you could get skinnier than Tom, but touché Kristen…. once again, you surprise us all and one-up yourself.

Kristen is “having the time of her f’ing life!!!!!”

“Yeah I’m banging a 21 year old and I’m having the time of my life!!!!”

(only smile ~~all~~ ~~night~~ all season).

Kristen, you truly live in an alternate reality, as this is not something to be proud of. Especially when the 21 year old isn’t even hot and can’t get into R rated movies without showing ID.

Please seek therapy ASAP.

Tom and Baby Bus Boy used to be in a band together, so Tom is SUPER UPSET.

Tom continues to focus once again not on the main point – that your girlfriend of 5 years is a cheating, lying, whore – but more on the fact that Baby Bus Boy and him were working on music together! Or roommates or something stupid!

Kristen then confuses the hell out of me with the crying and yelling and crying…. I can’t keep up with everything.

5 seconds later….

then 5 seconds later….

The only intelligent comment came from Ariana saying Kristen needs to look up bipolar and borderline personality…. I think we all can agree with that one.

Let’s see…. what else…..

Stassi moved to NYC with some boyfriend she is super in love with.

Jax still has 97 STD’s and no moral compass or empathy whatsoever.

Scheana, Katie, and whoever else was there just sits there to fill space because we don’t give a crap about them.

And Andy looked like he had just met the hottest gay man alive, because he couldn’t have been happier watching all of this unfold.

I’m with you Andy…. it was better than I ever could have imagined.

Lifestyle

happy valentine’s day

February 14, 2014

hope you all have a day filled with love!

I got all crafty and re-created the pin that I see every year on Pinterest with my flowers.

via my instagram

Isn’t she pretty???

eat your heart out martha stewart.

I’m trying to figure out what Valentine related baked good to make tonight for dessert.

We celebrated last night with drinks at Bavette’s and dinner at Gilt Bar.

I can honestly say it was one of the best dates we have ever had.

I’m a lucky lady.

I’ll work on a weekend Coffee Talk because we have to discuss Vanderpump Rules reunion part one.

It’s so damn good I just can’t handle it.
Every 5 minutes got better and better. It was riveting.

check out a male’s take on valentines day here
the betches guide to valentine’s day here
and the always amazing some ecards here

images via and via and david murray weddings

Lifestyle, wedding

wedding wednesday

February 12, 2014

some random things I’ve been loving lately

some of these pins have been on my secret wedding board for ages.

veil on the front door of a bridal shower

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deep dish pizza grooms cake

perfect for my Chicago groom

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this pretty presentation

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cutest cake I ever did see

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the perfect departure

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this sign is just adorable

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name and date on the bottom of wedding shoes

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I’ve had these on my secret wedding board for months, but they won’t go with the dresses I picked, so someone else please do this

no sash for ceremony, then add this sash for the reception 🙂

uh I wish I could still do it!!

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blue and white perfection

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the classiest beer koozie I have ever seen

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Lifestyle, recipe

crack of the week: slow cooker stuffed peppers

February 11, 2014

I made these stuffed peppers last week and they were so delicious.

I had all of the ingredients on hand, they were healthy, and they were surprisingly very filling.

The prep took no time at all, only about 10 or 15 minutes, and the best part of the slow cooker is how the amazing smells continue to fill the kitchen.

Slow Cooker Greek Stuffed Peppers

via Martha Stewart

4 large bell peppers
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/2 cup couscous (**I used quinoa instead)
4 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving

COOK’S NOTE

To make in the oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In step 2, use a 5-quart Dutch oven or ovenproof pot with a tight-fitting lid; add 1 cup water. Cover; bake until peppers are tender, about 1 hour. Proceed with step 3.

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Slice a very thin layer from the base of each bell pepper so they sit flat. Slice off tops just below stem. Discard stems; chop tops, and place in a medium bowl. Remove ribs and seeds from peppers.
STEP 2

Add beans, feta, couscous, scallion whites, garlic, and oregano to bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Stuff peppers with bean mixture; place upright in slow cooker. Cover; cook on high, 4 hours.
STEP 3

Sprinkle peppers with scallion greens; serve with lemon wedges.