Weekend Recap + more

Happy Monday! I am feeling so refreshed after this weekend. Much needed fun and R&R! I know no one wants to hear a word for word recap on the weekend, so I'll share a few highlights!

-Friday I got to hang out with my sister for a quick after-work dinner. We don't get to spend a ton of time together so it's always nice to chat! Friday night I poured over Pinterest until I created my own "vision" for our empty kitchen wall. Photos to come as soon as that project is complete!

- Saturday we juiced oranges and I made those amazing waffles I talked about here. So basically the best breakfast ever. And Clay made bacon and eggs... so.... heavenly.

-Sundays are typically my favorite day of the week. This Sunday was no exception. We got to go to church, lunch with some family, and then we took off for some thrifting. Due to my recent kitchen vision, I had some items in mind that we would need. We ended up at Imaginarium Antiques.. which... if you live anywhere in the Omaha area, I would strongly suggest this  place for your thrifting/antiquing needs :) Not only did we find the exact piece I wanted (and for cheap!), I found several pieces that honestly would have worked great. It's rare that you have options when you have something specific in mind! I am SO excited to get this project underway.

**Side note, on Sunday, I left my phone at home for our whole day. I loved being "free" from checking any social media or answering anything in general. However, I wanted to take pictures of all of the cool stuff we found! Next time! :) **

Speaking of projects, I will still be posting my vanity reno on the blog. I am waiting for a few pieces to complete the look! ;)

On Saturday I also felt inspired to start a few Spring cleaning projects. I wiped out half of my closet as well as cleaning a lot of windows (gross!). And then today... I felt even more inspired when I read Katie Elizabeth's blog on ways to refresh your home for Spring! Check it out HERE!

That's all for today! Have a great Monday!

SNOW DAY!

AH! I feel like I am being repetitive because I think nearly the whole state of Nebraska has a snow day today, but… it's so great!

This is my view from our back deck…. apparently it's a very heavy snow! Our trees are sagging under the pressure. Snow is really beautiful… when you are forced to stay home. Otherwise it is just the pits.

But because I am home… we made a yummy breakfast to cuddle up with and watch the Bachelor from last night. (My only thought from the episode: what eye make up was Emily wearing that she was sobbing so hard and it wasn't even slightly running off her face?! Anyone else?? ) 

Moving on. 

These waffles…. YES. I have been making a new recipe almost every time we have waffles, but we both agreed that this is THE ONE. I found the recipe HERE. I have this one saved and will be making it from now on. Bonus? There are only 4 ingredients. Easy. It is also the perfect combination of crispy and fluffy. If you catch my drift. 

4 Ingredient Dutch Cream Waffles

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup flour

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 3 eggs, separated

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• optional toppings: powdered sugar, syrup, fresh fruit, etc
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INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks on low speed. Gradually pour in cream and beat for 1 minute. Add wet ingredients to flour mixture and mix until smooth.

1. In another bowl (make sure your beaters are clean) beat egg whites on high until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter.

1. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. Serve warm with desired toppings.

**I added a "pour" of sugar and a little vanilla to the batter because… it makes everything better. 

Everyone.. if you have a snow day…enjoy!

xoxo