Avocado Rose Toast

Being someone who is an avocado addict, I love avo-toast. I'll eat it for breakfast or lunch (or both) whenever I have the chance to. I recently found a market that sells avocados super cheap so you can imagine the state of excitement I was in, I bought a decent amount of them, to say the least. 

After looking at different avo-toast recipes I came across the avocado rose toast. It's when you make your avocado in the shape of a rose and plop it on a piece of toast, it's almost too pretty to eat.

What you'll need:

One slice of toast 

1/2 an avocado

Coconut oil (a great alternative to butter!)

Sea salt

1. The first thing you are going to do is slice your avocado in half and chose a side to use.

2. Slice the avocado short ways, also try and make each slice the same size.

3. Now here is where it gets tricky... take your hands turn the avocado so that the slices fan out and make a long line.

4. Starting from one end, start to curl your avocado slices. Keep curing until you get a rose shape.

5. Toast your bread and spread coconut oil on top then place your rose onto the toast.

6. Sprinkle some lemon juice, salt, and pepper over your toast and enjoy!





Hope you all enjoy this recipe, once you get the hang of making these you wont be able to stop and everyone will be sooo impressed!

I can't wait to find more avocado toast recipes and do some more experimenting in the kitchen.

xoxo,
Anna

Music Monday: Spring Break Playlist

Spring break. A break from school, deadlines, and waking up to an alarm clock. This spring break me and my family are headed down to sun Florida. I have been growing up going to Florida, Fort Myers to be specific, and this trip is a bittersweet one since ill be headed off to college next year. 

Anyways, one of the most essential things needed for a perfect spring break is a perfect playlist with songs to get you in spring break mode! I have put together a bunch of my favorite tunes that have a fun, summer feel to them. 

Check them out on my Spotify here!

Trending: Bandanas

Whenever I think of bandanas I think of cowboys and people wearing them as headbands (which I'm the the biggest fan of). Recently, though, I have been seeing bandanas as a big trend, tied around the neck. I will deffinitly be hopping on this trend, I think they're adorable paired with an off the shoulder top of vintage jean jacket!

Some of my favorite bandanas I've found: Here, Here, & Here

Music Monday: I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it

Photo taken at the 1975 concert 12/7/15.

The long awaited day of the 1975's new album is finally here! I honestly didn't know what to expect, their singles that they had been releasing were so different ( more upbeat) then their last album. Yet, when the album was released and I gave it a listen I knew it was just as beautiful as their last album, The 1975. Each song was a little different from one another but in the end they all tied together wonderfully. Right now my favorite songs off I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it are: The Ballad of my Brain, This Must Be My Dream, Paris, and She Lays Down. You can buy the album here, or wait for it to be realized on spotify on March 11th.

Oh, and can we also talk about the albums name, I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it. Is that just not the most beautiful album title you have ever heard?!

Fallen Snow

Turtleneck  // Leggings // Boots  // Coat (Similar) // Hat

I woke up this morning and the ground was bare, no snow to be seen. All of a sudden, in the middle of the day snow started to fall and eventually began to pile upon the ground. I had to make a transition from my lightweight cardigan to a full coat with a couple hours.  This was my go-to outfit, a simple black turtle neck, leggings and a cute hat to cover up my bed head (whoops).

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A Mood Board: Yellow

The weather in Ohio has been nothing but a constant mix of snow and rain, along with grey skies that make the days feel so much gloomier. Recently I have been down in a funk because of these dark winter days and have been needing some sunshine. Since I can't just pack up my bags and move to the beach I have been surrounding myself with the color yellow, the color of joy, happiness, and sunshine itself.

If you ever find yourself down in the dumps bring some yellow into your life, the color can instantly brighten your day.

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Going Vegan?

 

I have decided to go vegan. There isn't really a specific reason why I have decided this other than I want to start living a more healthier lifestyle. While searching Pinterest, scrolling through Instagram, and reading other blogs I have seen that being vegan is starting to become more and more popular this day and age! I have decided to give it a try for a month and then go from there. Yesterday was my first day (1/11/16). I went grocery shopping on Friday at whole foods to pick up some staples to start out with such as vegan cheese, almond milk, quinoa, veggies, and vegan ice cream. I'll start posting more vegan related post such as recipes and updates on how I like it. 

Wish me luck! 

xx, Anna

A Day Out in Brooklyn

New York City, the city that never sleeps, the city of dreams. I just got back back from a weekend trip to this amazing city. I was there from Wednesday until Sunday and every day was filled with new adventures! I stayed in Manhattan but ventured off to Brooklyn for a day. Heres what my adventure looked like:)

Started the day with a quick trip up to the rooftop of where we were staying.

Had to fix the caffeine craving while catching the subway.

In Brooklyn there is a area called Redhook where you can see the Statue of Liberty head on! I totally recommend it if you don't want to take a fairy out to Staten Is. (like me lol).  

Of course, I had to include an OOTD, details at the bottom.

Before we set off on walking the bridge we grabbed some pizza at the famous Julianas, the long wait was definitely worth it.

(Margarita with mushrooms <3)

It was SO windy while walking the bridge!

Outfit details: Sweater // Leggings // Hat // Bag // Shoes

Changes in the Leaves

Fall has gone by extremely fast, I can't believe its almost November. Every morning me and my sister are in awe of the beautifully colored leaves and finally got around to taking a few pictures by them. We picked out our favorite outfits to wear this season and drove to a park nearby. It was so peaceful taking a stroll through the park and hearing the leaves crunch beneath our feet, we never want fall to end! I highly recommend going outside and enjoying the beautiful fall weather before the snows comes in.

My outfit // Dress // Shoes //

Josies outfit // Shirt // Skirt // Shoes //

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On My Radar

TGIF. This week felt more longer than others. The week was split up by a day off of school wednesday, which was great but made the week feel longer. It also really felt like fall outside. It was chilly out and I started eachmorning with some pumpkin coffee. I am excited that it is finially the weekend so I can enjoy the amazing weather (and not have to go to school, haha). To wrap up the week I will be sharing five things that have been on my rader throughout the week. I will be making these types of post every Friday, enjoy!

ONE // Apple Picking

Apple picking. My favorite food is an apple so when fall rolls around I am extra happy! Fall calls for multiple trips out to my local fruit farm which has row and rows of different types of apple trees. My dogs also love to venture out to eat some apples.

TWO // My October Playlist

I really try and make the best playlists I can for each month or season. I didn't think I could beat last years fall playlist, one of my favorite which I have made, but this years October playlist, //OCT// , has been playing in my car every morning and, well, anytime I decide to blast some tunes I pick this playlist.

THREE // Biotin

I just recently started taking these and let me just say, they are magic! My hair has already felt softer and my nails aren't as weak as they used to be. I whole heartedly recommend these for anyone (I use the Nature's Bounty ones).

FOUR // My Coffee With Joywave mug

If you didn't know, Joywave is a band. I recently went to their concert and saw that they were selling their own mugs and even their own blend of coffee! I thought this was so funny so I obviously bought a mug.

FIVE // MS MR

This past Monday MS MR came to Columbus. My friend Sarah got 10 meet and greet passes for before the concert. With these we got to go backstage and into the bands dressing room and just hang with them, which was one of the coolest things ever. Not to mention the band is the sweetest. Their show was absolutely amazing, their grooves and moves on stage made it 10x better! After their concert they also came out and met fans so me and my friend Emilee met them a second time.

I got this idea from one of my favorite blogs, The College Prepster .

Music Monday: Love Me

Oh, how I love The 1975. Their first album (The 1975) is one of my favorite albums to date. There is a little bit of every sound and it is so unique.
After the tease on social media, plus the countdown they had going, The 1975 released their new song, Love Me. This song is more on the pop side, like their songs Chocolate and Girls. Love Me is also really 80's inspired. Most of the bands songs are 80's influenced but Love Me is the most 80's yet. The song itself sound very Bowie and MJ inspired. Their new album, I like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It, is supposed to be released this coming February. I am stoked to see what else they have up there sleeve.
I completely recommend listening to this interview from BBC Radio 1which previews the song, Love Me, on it.