may. oh my! guest pinning for design*sponge!

i told you there would be more...may is most definitely my favorite!

i am guest pinning this week for design*sponge as well!  the best part, is that may on d*s is all about"color and bikes"; oh my! this pin board is so lucky!

i would also be thrilled if you took a peek at the lovely intro to this collagoration on d*s! 

xo mrs. french

oh and don't forget to see what i am up to here and here...

i heart monday.

i felt like i needed to re-group today...get it?  i put my favorites into groups...

i heart this dress, necklace, and sandals.

i heart this gown, ring (via alyson), and cuff.

i heart this print, top, book, and ring.

i heart these jeans, pillow, and clutch.

i heart this dress, carpet, and earrings.

i heart this blouse, plant cube, and sandals.

oh, oh...i think the little collages make me heart everything and want everything on an all new level.

xo mrs. french

may! etsy! guest pinner! and there's more!

it's funny...i think may has always been my favorite, and spring has, for sure, always been my favorite of the four, so it only seems fitting that this may/spring should go way, way above and beyond!  

i can't possibly divulge all at the same time...let's start with this tidbit: i am pinning for etsy this week!

eep!  right?  follow along here and for goodness sake check out the etsy blog for a very flattering announcement!

i am not done!  i have more to share!  i told you i am having a magical may!

xo mrs. french

wee wednesday (on a friday) with lindsay of darling clementine: Mama style

I strive to be a stylish Mama, one who doesn't completely give up to sweats, "comfy" shoes and my hair pulled back all the time. But being a Mama means sometimes having to forget yourself in order to get everyone out the door in the morning. I've recently started putting in a bit more effort, maybe it's because the sun has been shinning and the weather is a bit warmer, either way here's some inspiration for chic Mama style, baby bump, toting a toddler or just out for lunch with you girlfriends. Pssst... they'd make great Mother's Day gifts too, just sayin'

1. Pinafore Apron with Pockets

2. a Coat for before, during and after pregnancy by Hatch 

3. A jumpsuit by Alexander Wang, to be the cool Mama at the playground (who can bend over and not show too much)

4. Ace & Jig Dunes Dress 

5. My favorites year after year, I could walk for days in these Worishofers 

6. Baggu leather pouch, to keep loose change in for the Ice Cream truck 

7. Big enough to hold everything a Mama needs, cool enough to be used even when the kids aren't around 

8. Style Icon: Jane Birken pulls off effortlessly chic Mama style 

Xx see you next week! Lindsay

blissful eats with tina jeffers: Thai peanut zucchini noodles

Some days I crave a little simplicity in my life.  Last weekend my son decided to run a bath in my tub and when he ran past me with a guilty look on his face I knew something was up.  I was curious when I heard the shower running and then realized the sounds of pouring water wasn’t coming from my bathroom but from my living room.  As I walked down my stairs I was struck by the sight of water pouring out of a light fixture as my 6 month old puppy was trying to drink out of the torrential amount of water that was streaming out of my ceiling.  While she’s running around my feet super excited by the newly supplied waterfall, I step on her leash, she races away and I go flying down the stairs.  As I lay there staring up at the ceiling with a dog licking my face and water streaming out of my ceiling I contemplated the chaos that always seems to define my life and decided that I needed to find a quiet place to lick my wounds.  

Don't get me wrong I love my family, but they are larger than life, loud, rambunctious and always on the go.  I tend to like peace and quiet and have to fight for any I get.  I think that's why I love my garden so much, it's one of the few places I can retreat to and gather my thoughts and have a little peace.  I also get tired of eating the food I prepare for them, I love to make them happy but I can only eat so many burritos before I find myself craving something light and fresh.  I love zucchini noodles because they don't require any cooking, I can have them ready in minutes and you can get creative with what you pair them with.  Tossed with a zesty peanut sauce and full of fresh veggies it's a great vegetarian lunch that really satisfies.  

Well, I've been sitting hear quietly for a few minutes so it's time for me to prepare for the next adventure that life with my family will bring.  Visit me at www.scalingbackblog.com during the week for more recipes!

Thai peanut zucchini noodles

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini

1 carrot

1 cup edamame, shelled

¼ cup chopped cashews

½ avocado, cubed

1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

½ cup assorted herbs (mint, basil, cilantro)

1 tablespoon peanut butter

1 tablespoon lime juice

½ tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon garlic chili paste

Method:

In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, garlic and chili paste.  Whisk to combine, then set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Using a julienne peeler, cut the zucchini and carrot into long strands.  In a medium bowl combine the zucchini, carrot, edamame and avocado, add a few tablespoons of the dressing and toss lightly to combine.  Garnish with the herbs, sesame seeds and cashews and serve.