Happy Friday, ladies! It’s my last day of vacation/work and I plan to spend it poolside. The weather has been picture-perfect this week so I’ve been able to spend hours outside under blue skies and sunshine. There’s something magical about the first blush of spring.
And speaking of spring if you haven’t flipped through our spring eMagazine now’s your chance! We’re hard at work on the summer issue which will be available for purchase Memorial Day Weekend! Honestly, summer will be here before you know it!
Kelly is helping me in the kitchen today and we’re cooking up a delicious appetizer and serving a scrumptious cocktail that’s perfect for a spring evening. We're also featuring two classic shirts you'll wear all season.
My three-season porch has been open for the past two weeks and I have to admit it’s one of my favorite spaces in my house to entertain friends and family.
It has a great view of the yard but you feel as if you’re in a tree house with all of the mature trees that border the porch. It’s a great spot to watch the birds frolic from feeder to bird bath and the squirrels are always up to some sort of mischief.
Today, I'm sharing two classic shirts you'll wear all season
Kelly and I are teaming up for a great cocktail and appetizer
Both of outfits are shoppable via text- and image-widgets
As always I’m kicking off the weekend in a casual outfit fit for Friday. A pale pink linen tunic from J.McLaughlin with side button details available in seven colors plus stripes is back in action this time paired with moss green linen shorts from Banana Republic.
These shorts match the linen blazer worn in Monday’s post. Together they make up a chic shorts suit that I just might take with me to Mexico in a few weeks. Hot pink sandals from Jeffrey Campbell complete today’s OOTD.
Beth's Outfit: Fallon Linen Shirt (J.McLaughlin) | Palma Linen Bermuda Short (Banana Republic) | Linques 2 Flip Flop (Jeffrey Campbell) Kelly's Outfit: Gingham Button-Up Shirt (J.Crew Factory) | Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jeans (Madewell) | Marta Metallic Leather Sandals (J.Crew) | Skinny Metallic Italian Leather Belt (J.Crew)
Makes 2 Cocktails
6 tbsp. Campari
1 cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
2 Orange Wedges, for garnish
Use a blender or hand frother to blend the orange juice until foamy.
Add 3 tablespoons of Campari to each highball glass filled with ice.
Pour the foamed orange juice evenly between the two glasses and gently stir.
Top each cocktail with an orange wedge.
Makes 4 Puff Pastry Bundles
1 Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry Dough, thawed but still very cold
2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
16 Spears Asparagus, ends trimmed
4 Slices Prosciutto
4 slices Brie Cheese
1 Beaten Egg
Everything But The Bagel Seasoning, or Toasted Sesame Seeds
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment.
On a lightly floured surface roll out the puff pastry dough to flatten creases. Use a knife or roller cutter to slice the puff pastry dough into four equal rectangles.
Wrap 4 spears of asparagus with one slice of prosciutto. Repeat with the remaining 12 asparagus spears and three pieces of prosciutto. Set aside.
Dollop and spread about ½ tablespoon of Dijon mustard diagonally down the center of each puff pastry rectangle.
Place the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundles in the center of each puff pastry rectangle, on top of the Dijon mustard.
Place one slice of brie on top of each prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundle.
Take one side of the puff pastry and fold it over the asparagus bundle. Brush the top of that corner with a little egg wash. Fold the opposite side of the puff pastry over, gently pressing to adhere the pastry.
Place the puff pastry bundles on the parchment-lined sheet tray.
Brush the tops of the puff pastry bundles with egg wash and sprinkle with Everything But The Bagel seasoning or toasted sesame seeds.
Bake the puff pastry bundles for 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden.
Beth's Outfit: Fallon Linen Shirt (J.McLaughlin) | Palma Linen Bermuda Short (Banana Republic) | Linques 2 Flip Flop (Jeffrey Campbell) Kelly's Outfit: Gingham Button-Up Shirt (J.Crew Factory) | Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jeans (Madewell) | Marta Metallic Leather Sandals (J.Crew) | Skinny Metallic Italian Leather Belt (J.Crew)
Kelly and I just released our new eMagazine for Spring 2023. Click the title or image below to see a preview of the magazine and details on how to purchase.
Yesterday, I shared 5 ways to wear pink this Spring. Click the title or image below to read the article.
Sorry Beth, absolutely ugly shoes!
I’m curious as to why you’re sorry. Style is all about personal preferences. What a boring world if we all liked and wore the same items.
And there’s a marked difference between what Germans like and Americans as far as fashion. Vive le difference, as the French say!
Hi Beth, I really enjoy your posts, and often use them as a springboard for outfit ideas. Recently you have started including items from J. McLaughlin in your posts. While they are lovely and of high quality, they are at a high price point , and I think they should be featured much less frequently. Those of us who love fashion but don’t have the benefit of being in the industry really don’t want to spend that amount very often on casual wear. Thanks for listening!
Hi Beverly,
Yes, I’ve featured J. McLaughlin for several years, but their spring collection has been exceptional and I’ve been thrilled to share.
Quick question, are you shopping through my links on the blog or just using the posts as a springboard for outfit ideas, as stated?
Love the outfits today, but I’m really enamored with the cocktail and appetizer. I’m a huge fan of Campari and can’t wait to try this recipe. And, you can’t go wrong with puff pastry, brie and asparagus! Happy Spring!
This cocktail is a keeper, Beth! Enjoy!
Hi Beth and Oscar!
Your cocktail is like a sunset in a glass! Reminds me of Mallory Square in Key West 🙂 I’ll also try the puff pastry recipe; looks delicious.
I like your outfit today (including your fun sandals) … and you rock it all well. Since seeing your posts featuring J. McLaughlin, I see a new JM store has popped up in our little town. Yay! Thanks for highlighting that brand … I prefer to purchase quality as I find it lasts SO very long. Thank you, and have a great weekend!
You will love this cocktail, but I have to say the appetizer is a-ma-zing! How lucky are you to have a J. McLaughlin move to your town? I’m a big
fan of their clothes.
Cheers to the weekend!