Favorite Pin Friday | Volume 17

What a fun time of year to grill kabobs. What about other recipes you can serve on a stick. So many options thanks to Pinterest :) Here's a couple of my favorite for dinners or a party. Let's start with dessert, we're adults and we can eat dessert first now.

S'More Pops | Inspired Taste

Banana Split | Frugal Coupon Living

Strawberry Shortcake | Karen in the Kitchen

Wedge Salad | Allrecipes.com

Sandwich | Ingredients, Inc.

BLT | Return to Sunday Supper

BBQ Chicken Pizza Pinwheels | Rachel Schultz
Links to a different (but similar) recipe because the original URL is blocked.

There are a lot of things you can serve on a stick besides the traditional sausage on a stick, corn dogs, popsicles...

Writing this post made me hungry so I'm going to go eat now....until next post xoxo Becca

A Typical Weekend Recap

Usually when I share my weekends they include a special event, but my typcial weekend consists of errands. Who else has a million errands to run on the weekend? Is this what adult life is all about? Dang, why didn't someone tell me this before? I wouldn't have rushed to be an adult haha Actually, that's a lie. I've been pretty independent since going off to college. So what does a typical weekend look like for me? Here's a quick recap.

Saturday I had a long overdue hair cut. My hair lady, Kelly, had a freak accident which caused her to break her elbow. She'd been out for 7 weeks...which means I was desperate to get my hair cut.

Lunch date with the hubs at the ever romantic police department. We had JAX Burgers, one of my favorite places to grab a burger.

Like a crazy person I had several shopping stops to make, Hobby Lobby for more items for the baby sprinkle I'm hosting next Saturday, the mall, and Market Street to get Lush Cosmetic's Skin Drink. Can't wait to try it out!

A hot day has to include Passion Tea Lemonade with Raspberry from Starbucks :) My favorite for a summer day!

Then I started binge watched Season 5 of Downton Abbey. In the middle of Downton Abbey I decided I should go grocery shopping so I could sleep in on Sunday. By "sleep in" I mean until at least 8:30 lol Remember the days when you could sleep until after 12? Where did those days go?

Sunday started off with the usual puppy snuggles and Food Network. Read about that here. I really like Giada's new show, Giada in Italy. Then it was off to get my nails done.

We met up with family at Gringo's for dinner. So yummy and good to see everyone.

I hope everyone had a good weekend! Enjoy your week and I'll "see" you on Friday! Until next post...xoxo Becca

Favorite Pin Friday | Volume 16

My in-laws are in the process of building a home on some land they purchased. With the size of the lot, there will likely be a lot of outdoor activities and exploration. All the kids are contributing to the project via Pinterest. Of course we all have an opinion, so the suggestions for design, decor, pool options, etc. are on overload. That's when I ran across over-sized backyard games! More precise, an over-sized Scrabble game.

How To from Better Homes and Gardens

So this got me thinking. What other games could be made in giant form? Most of you have probably seen over-sized Jenga pieces and the chess and checker boards. Perfect timing, Etsy sent me an email which just so happened to feature giant dice.

Giant Dice from BigBloxGames

Then there are dominoes...

Giant Dominoes from CraftsbyMimi1

Seriously, Google it, the options are pretty expansive. Time to gather friends and family and take the party to the yard. Have a great weekend everyone! Until next post...xoxoBecca

#NSale - Shoes and Accessories

Happy Monday! If you didn't see Friday's post which included my picks for women's clothing from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, you can read it here. Here are some shoes and accessories that caught my eye.

 Pointy Toe Flat | Ankle Strap Sandal | Wedge Sandal

 Pointy Toe Pump | Knee High Boot | Ankle Bootie

Platform Sandal | Over the Knee Boot | Pointy Toe Pump

 Fossil Watch | Rebecca Minkoff Tote | Kendra Scott Earrings

Michael Kors Phone Wallet | Felt Floppy Hat | Rebecca Minkoff Crossbody

Don't forget, the sale ends August 3 and there is FREE shipping. Favorite Pin Friday will be returning this week. End your week with some creativity and check back then.

Until next post...xoxo Becca

#NSale - Women's Clothing

Favorite Pin Friday has been replaced this week, but will return next week. If you've been following Lexi & Lady for awhile you know I love to shop. There is something about new clothes, well fitting clothes, and statement pieces that can bring a girl some confidence. When I shop I look for items that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. I want to get the most bang for my buck. We aren't all millionaires! I keep my eyes open for sales.

That being said, who has shopped the Nordstrom sale? I avoided the store at all costs. It's also really hard to think about fall and winter clothing with it's hot and humid (thank you Texas)! Here are some of the clothing items I ran across that I think would be good staples in anyone's closet. A lot of the items come in different colors, but the shape and style is what I think makes them key pieces to add to your wardrobe. This cape jacket screams Olivia Pope to me. P.S. When is Scandal coming back!?

Belted Cape | Woven Hem Tee | Peplum Top
Tie Neck Faux Wrap Blouse | Split Neck Top | Colorblock Sheath Dress
Tie Blouse | Drape Collar Jacket | Drape Front Cardigan

V-Neck Tunic |  Ombre Fit & Flare Dress | Shawl Collar Knit Blazer

Shift Dress | Stripe V-Neck | Skinny Jeans

Ruched Long Sleeve Dress | Double Breasted Peacoat | Stripe Midi Skirt

Yes I skipped shoes and accessories; coming Monday so check back. Don't forget, the sale ends August 3 and there is FREE shipping.

Until next post...xoxo Becca

Serve Them in Style

Wrapped up a fun weekend which included a girl's wine night at my house and a superhero party for a very special 3 year old. Both events were fun, but Sunday was a lazy day for me and I highly enjoyed the down time. As many of you have probably gathered by now, I love to entertain. There's something about having a house full of people and hearing conversation and laughter that gives me joy. The details that go into planning are what get me excited; the theme, menu, décor, etc.

When it comes to food, display means a lot. A good server or platter is where it's at. When Austin and I got married I had lot of serving pieces on the registry because I knew one day we would entertain. Of course there are always a million more I'd like to own, but that comes with time. Here are some I've discovered while "window shopping" online. P.S. beautiful platters make great gifts...especially if you fill them with cookies ;)

Don't forget to label your food too. There are a number of ways to make sure people know what they're piling on their plate. Maybe that will be a post for next week...

Pier 1  |  Z Gallerie  |  Sur la table  |  Pottery Barn

Crate & Barrel  |  Pier1  |  Pier1  |  Pottery Barn

Sur la table  |  Z Gallerie

I purchased the Sur la table ombre beverage dispenser and it's everything I wanted it to be! Holds 3 gallons and the beautiful hand blown elements make it one of a kind. What event(s) are you planning next? Until next post...xoxo Becca

Favorite Pin Friday | Volume 15

Last Sunday my friend and I went to brunch at a new restaurant in The Woodlands, Del Frisco's Grille. It's located in the new Hughes Landing area on restaurant row. This was our first time visiting the Hughes Landing area and we had a lot of fun exploring. There are a few other recently opened restaurants there I want to visit. Del Frisco's brunch was really good, the restaurant had a great modern vibe, and the staff was friendly. We shared a carafe of mimosas (approx. 6 glasses for $12) and ordered a different meal so we could try each others. I had my eye on the Red Velvet Belgian Waffles and she got the Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles. Both really good! Only criticism is I wish the red velvet waffles had more cream cheese icing, the little "taste" they give you isn't enough to enjoy with each bite. The fried chicken was really crispy and had great flavor. My friend wasn't a fan of the spicy maple syrup served with her dish though. Overall our experience was positive and I will be returning. Below are links to some red velvet waffle recipes I found on Pinterest, including one that claims to be THE Del Frisco recipe. Change it up....make a red velvet waffle :)

Now to the Pinterest recipes...

Not Your Momma's Cookie

The Daily Meal

Until next post...xoxo Becca