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Happy Birthday Julia

Today would have been Julia Child’s 100th birthday. The iconic and original culinary rockstar who inspired (still inspires) millions to get creative in the kitchen, to feed your passion, to try new things no matter what your age. Julia said….”Find something you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”   Not only was [...]

Don’t Be a Bag of Trash

  I recently watched an interview with Michael Phelps after he won his 22nd Olympic Gold Medal. What a Rockstar right?  Towards the end of the interview he was talking about The Michael Phelps Foundation and how he was looking forward to spending a lot more time on that now that he is finished with [...]

S’More Cupcakes

                      I’ve said it before….Pinterest=Treasure.  I have decided to be more than just a “pinner” and really try the recipes. I do love Pinterest though. Lots of fun, inspiration, ideas and recipes like crazy.  You can follow my boards, shelly modes, if you are so [...]

Weddings on Wednesday

Starting today A&L is making Wednesday….Wedding Day on the blog. We are putting the final touches on our Fall Weddings this month and just have to share one of our favorite upcoming wedding menus being prepared for late September. This wedding reception takes place at the Historic Aldie Grist Mill and the bride & groom [...]

In love with Peanut Butter

I am seriously in love with peanut butter. I don’t mean like pb & j sandwich love. More like if it has peanut butter in it……i want some. My favorite birthday cake is called Eric’s Heaven from Victoria’s Cakery in downtown Fairfax City.  Last weekend at the beach I had a simply delightful piece of [...]

Let’s get a little hippy this weekend

Is EVERYONE on PINTEREST? omg what a treasure trove! I am having the MOST fun uncovering my style, inspiration, recipes and vision of my future on there. how about you? This weekend’s cocktail inspiration is straight from Pinterest.                     It’s been called “Hippy Juice” or “Beach [...]

Thought I would share

              When we get out of touch with our group of girlfriends we sometimes send a group email that starts with…..thought I would share. Sometimes its about our kids accomplishments, our own proud moments, or something we are working through or some emotional battle and we just need some [...]

Mix it Up!

Are you all mixed up on days? I am ALL mixed up on days, but totally thrilled to realize today is actually FRIDAY! So I have a Friday Cocktail inspiration for you. Seeing as watermelon is at its super delicious PEAK right now….watermelon inspiration it is. Add my favorite ingredient A FRESH HERB and we [...]

Recipe for a Fabulous Fourth!

Tomorrow is one of our all time favorite holidays. Now that I say that, I think we love all the holidays that involve people, decorations and food. Celebrating our beautiful country from sea to shining sea, our freedom and the people who serve and protect our freedom is one of the best reasons to get [...]

Friday Cocktail…..hit your refresh button

  It’s Friday people and that means time for a cocktail inspiration for the weekend. We are heading to our friends lake house for the traditional fireworks show. Its become my favorite place to sneak away and and just be. My friend is an outstanding, adventurous and inspiring cook which is a super bonus! Tonight [...]