Monday, June 29, 2020

At Home Raw Bar



Ted and I love seafood, especially a raw bar, so were excited to make our own at home with a delivery from Val's Ocean Pacific. We've been trying a lot more on our own at home since dining out with friends and family isn't quite back to normal. I covered our turkey platter with crushed ice since it was the largest serving dish I have. Otherwise, any large dish that has some depth would work.


While picking up condiments Ted found this tool at Whole Foods - you can buy on Amazon. Makes it a little easier to shuck than using just a cloth (so I observed).

As for the other prep, the crab was already cooked and arrived frozen so we just allowed it to thaw in the refrigerator. We thawed and cooked the shrimp earlier that day and allowed time to cool in the refrigerator before serving.


Trader Joe's seafood cocktail sauce is really tasty and happens to be low in sugar compared to others.


No room for the shrimp on the platter, I was pretty impressed with Ted's separate display. He knows I take my tablescapes seriously.

Val's Ocean Pacific is offering 10% off through 7/1 with code JULY4 and delivers to NYC, Westchester, Long Island, Northern New Jersey and Connecticut. See their website for details. 

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Scenes from the Cape


We are very fortunate to have family to visit at the beach on Cape Cod. With lighter traffic due to COVID-19, we are taking advantage of the open road and heading up more frequently. Here are a few of my favorite snaps from the weekend... many already shared on IG stories but with some additional commentary :)


We had a water table shipped directly to the Cape house.... nothing seems to entertain them more than this and a hose. This table is smaller than the one we have at home (Step 2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table) but worked out fine and was cheaper. I ordered it immediately after a friend told me water tables were selling out online. 

One piece: Vilebrequin (old - similar). 
Hat: Ralph Lauren. Rash guard: Target. Swim Trunk: Vilebrequin (old - similar).  




Tote: LL Bean. Sunglasses: Quay. Coverup: Poupette St. Barth (old - similar)

This picture of me is deceiving... I barely sit still at the beach and pretty sure that beer was spilled. The kids are always running off in different directions. My LL Bean tote back is the largest size and I love it for the beach. I'm going to do a round up of everything that we pack in an upcoming post. 

Sandals: Freedom Moses.

My friend bought these pool slides and told me how much she loved them. I've worn them just about every day since they arrived. I realize glitter is not for everyone (Lexi's style is rubbing off on me, someone asked if they were mine or hers) - they come in so many shades and patterns.

Mask: She la la.

This was the first mask that I ordered for Ted... I thought it was perfect for the summer haha. 

My dress: LoveShackFancy for Target. Sunglasses: Quay. Lexi's Dress: CPC Classic Prep Childswear. Headband: Wee Ones. Bracelets: Etsy. Chase's Shortall: CPC Classic Prep Childswear.

I woke up at 3AM to order this LoveShackFancy x Target dress on the launch day. At first I said I wasn't going to order anything.... but FOMO kicked in. They are sold out online but returns will start coming into the stores.



Wishful thinking that I would get a picture of the kids in their coordinating outfits .... maybe next time!


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Monday, June 15, 2020

Blue and White Monday: Bengal Travel Cases






I love the print on these toiletry bags! I discovered the brand through Monograms off Madison. Love how the custom pink and orange monograms pop! I always keep a large toiletry bag packed and ready to go for a trip or emergency, a second with my daily skincare products that I don't have in travel size, and third for makeup. 


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