Beach Blues.

Ever dress//JCrew bathing suit//Rainbow flip flops//VonZipper sunglasses//Julie Collection bracelet

I just can't wait to get back to the beach...

Crab Dip Do-Over.

During happy hour at Virginia's on the Bay* in Texas, the table shared crab dip. Honestly, the appetizer was so-so and found myself craving something so much better. So as soon as I got home, I couldn't wait to try a new version and this time I wasn't left disappointed.

*While Virginia's crab dip left little to be desired it's  the perfect spot for drinks while watching the sunset.

Ingredients:
11oz softened cream cheese
1 small finely chopped onion

5 tbsp mayonnaise

1lb fresh crab meat

1/8 tsp garlic powder

salt  pepper to taste

1 hollowed out round loaf and cut up bread chunks.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion, mayonnaise, crab meat, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Spread mixture into a 1 quart baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Remove crab dip from the oven and stir well and spoon into hollowed out bread bowl. Place bread bowl and chunks of bread on a medium baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot (I like to add a little cocktail sauce too)

Enjoy!

3 Things.

After a quick weekend away at the beach in North Padre Island, I'm beyond thrilled to return home to gorgeous weather - hello, 80 degrees in November; in San Francisco. Although I do still wish I was walking the beach and eating fresh seafood daily with my mom, grandmother and aunt. A girls weekend with three generations was nothing short of fun and constant laughter. Mustang Island never saw all the trouble coming its way ;)

1. I heart the beach forever and always

2. Streets lined in Texas flags. Only in Texas would you see this....

3. Walking the footsteps of the best gal I know - my mom.

Meet Nicki.

Heather Belle cuff

My latest obsession x 2.

Little Brown Booties.

MICHAEL Michael Kors high heels//Michael Kors lace up bootie//Topshop high heels//Seychelles lace up boots//Frye boots//Side zip boots//Splendid leather boots//ALDO

Either buckles, laces or with zipper details - little brown booties are a must-have for Fall. I'm currently on the hunt for my perfect pair.