SUMMER SPLURGE!

"do not go there everyday", "do not make this routine", "keep this as a treat", "don't ruin the novelty"

That is my thought process right now... as the taste of SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM is lingering in my mouth.. and the nostalgic feeling of the Brentwood Country Mart and getting ice cream in the summer time is just elating my every step. Basically, I just has a utopic experience at the Sweet Rose Creamery. 

I don't know that any verbage or extensive use of adjectives could ever describe the emotional feeling I got from my first bite. It was like, THIS IS DIFFERENT, THIS IS AMAZING, THIS IS WORTH IT, AND THIS IS WHAT LIVING IS. 

It wasn't just the ice cream itself, it was the simple charm of an old world experience. The water bottles that are Mason Jars, the little kids out of school for summer, the marble counter tops, 

the basil flavor, rhubarb, apricot, and so many more amazing treats.. 

I just hope you get my gist and understand that, quite honestly, these are the moments I live for.. hey, different strokes for different folks. But truly, honestly, deeply, it made me happy. 

Dreaming.

One Day

I have always said when I have kids, I will be the mom with the best pantry on the block. The kids will always have snacks... well apparently I have decided to start that tradition a bit early on a smaller scale for Alex and I. I wish I hadn't... whoopsie!!

Just wait till the walk in Pantry happens.. DREAMING of it. I want to always have baked goods, and every snack you could ever dream of. Vintage ones, candy, healthy, the trick will be not eating them myself... snack attack! 

Obsession of my week

Well it's only Tuesday... but I have had it twice this week... YUMMMM-O! 

Barney's at the Brentwood Country Mart.. run and get it. 

dream. dream. dream. 

Latest Dreamly Moments

Last week in pictures.. moments that make you feel like you are living a 'DREAM'..

Best husband ever.. normally I say 'why waste your money on flowers' but when they are just right.. there can be nothing better! So colorful.. cheers up a home!

our Niece was obsessed with Ryan (my brother) on Father's Day. It couldn't have been any cuter or more hysterical. She sensed his adventurous, humorous, naughty nature.. and gravitated like no other!

A friend of mine, Morgan, does PR events for Guess, and she flew in these people "The Bubsys" I believe they were called, google couldn't find them for me. They literally look up at you and type a novel about your character based on your appearance and rate you. They weren't too kind to me, they used profanity and said I get paid the big bucks to cut people and get what I want/need..WRONG.. I work to raise money to cure cancer... idiot. But, it garnered a line that lasted hours at the events.. everyone wanted to know about themselves.. vanity rules.

I was laughing so hard when I entered the living room and Alex was "patiently" waiting for me to be ready.. how can you not laugh at this vision? WATCH OUT WORLD!

Could you just die? This little guy popped out while I was on a walk the other day.. melts my heart.

Does your boss make you laugh? Comedy cures!

fourth of July themed room at La Scala. AMAZING. combining two of my favorite things. 

remember my fourth of july post from last year? 

"Independence. Day"

keep living the dream... 

Times-a-tickin

So yesterday at the flea market.. Alex found something he vibed on. I kinda get it. I am not much of a clock fan unless they are on your wrist, in a pocket, antique, or a grandfather... so this was an alternative way of telling time I can maybe get behind.

I dream of the day when time is just a mere idea.. and clocks need not to exist..

BAHAHAHA.. so deep.

Feeling stagnant...

It's official. I feel stagnant. 

In my book.. there isn't a much worse feeling. I mean, I need to realize things don't always progress at lightening speed. BREATH. BREATH. 

So yes, I have a "new title" at work, and yes, Alex graduated and is studying for the bar, so those are steps forward.. BUT.. I HAVE TO SAY..

I AM READY TO GO!!! Somewhere. Something. I need stimulation to the max. 

I am ready to smell those smells....

I want to see things before I am too late..

I am ready to check into my Chateau..

Can you feel the love tonight?

Ready for my luxury safari....

ready to take a gamble in Macau..

Ok, Ok, you get my GIST I know.. 

In the meantime..

Focus on right now. BACK TO WORK.

of course I just found a rip in my shirt.. naturally! 

Dreaming of the perfect travel outlet. 

Maybe a 6 month move?

I wish I wasn't such a SCARED-y Cat.. I would totally love to do Israel for an extended period of time!

Oh the dreams. 

Recipe Round-Up!

this is a home run recipe! Thanks Alayna!
OK ready.. healthiest, easiest, best treat EVER!!

3 ingredient.. yogurt/ice cream frozen delight!

freeze bananas as they start to brown... don't throw them away! (oh and learn from my mistake.. *PEEL THEM BEFORE FREEZING*)

Get out the milk..

Get out the Vanilla..


batta-bing-batta-boom!!

Put the frozen bananas into Cuisinart (I used my mini!! such easy clean-up) and put some milk and vanilla in... and YOU HAVE FROZEN HEAVEN!!!

Alayna says to add agave sweetener.. or some extra frozen fruits, blueberries, mango, etc.

I was happy with just the milk, vanilla, and bananas!!

Seriously.. try it!! I was thrilled with the results. DREAM ON..

Friend of the Friendless

Thoughts lately...

My friendship cup has always been more then full. Not even half full. I am so impressed, amazed, obsessed, proud of all the people in my life past, present, and now.. here is the key FUTURE.

So because I am so content and friendship glass full.. I haven't made "new" friends in quite some time. I sort of have thought.. my life is so stable, so steady, who needs new everyday friends.

Well,... here is the thing.. I am sort of craving BRACE YOURSELF "couple friends". EEEk... I don't want to be that person.. but it is true. I have been married 18 months... how long before my friends start coupling off and hanging out with us? When do we start sharing friends.. when do they go from "my friends" and "your friends"?

It's a weird thought.

So when you have kids.. you naturally make friends who have kids the same age from the kiddie events you go to, like "my gym" "music class" whatever it may be...

for every stage of life you sort of have "friends".

"CHILDHOOD FRIENDS". "HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS". "COLLEGE FRIENDS".

OK so I have all of those, and they are all near and dear. irreplaceable. But... people go through life in different stages.. so where are my "MARRIED FRIENDS"?

I grew up around other families, my parents had so many good "family friends" where the sets of parents got on so nicely.. when will I find those? Or will it be my childhood friends future spouse's... what if we don't get along really well? UGH...

I should just be thrilled that I have girlfriends I love and appreciate them.. forget "couple friends"!


OK in true Sabrina style.. I guess the answer is this

who cares? it works this way, my husband is a trooper and likes me to go off with my friends solo as much as I so choose...
but,

There is a part of me who craves Shabbat dinners with other couples,...

TIMEOUT:
I just found the most perfect spot on article about this..... see it is not just me.... and I encourage you to read this.. AMAZING!!
http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/290409-forming-a-double-act-with-couples

I am serious.. read that article!!!


Dreaming of the perfect friendship answers!

Weekend Wrap-Up?

Should I start a weekly Monday post with a weekend wrap-up?
H-E-L-L NO!!!
so not my style... this blog is not to share my fabulous activities with you...

but, I have to say.. back at work on Monday is always rough.. and I cannot keep my hand out of the PB&j Trail Mix!! Oy.

 

I probably shouldn't have shown it to you.. because I know you're dreaming of it now.

"That is a blog NO-NO"

So, yesterday Alex sort of hit a "studying for the bar" low. He hit a wall and needed a break, so we went out to dinner at Canter's. That's one of the positives of living in LA... there is always a good nostalgic restaurant to comfort us.

Naturally, I got up to go order bakery items.. and took a picture of the  bakery goods and a girl goes "HA, I took a picture too.." and I said "oh.. it is a blog must".. and she looked MORTIFIED..

"YOU ARE GOING TO BLOG THAT?..."

"uhh.. yah, I am not a serious blogger, just a for fun blogger" I tell her..

"YOU CAN NEVER POST PICTURES ON YOUR BLOG THAT YOU TOOK WITH YOUR PHONE..

That is a blog NO-NO!"

Honey, my whole blog is a NO, NO... so get a grip, and realize that there are no rules here.. I do what I want, how I want, and when I want. 

oh and as a side note, I have this disorder.. "ordering anxiety" I never order well at restaurants.... I get so excited and overwhelmed that I end up making a game time decision because the waiter is standing there tapping their foot at me.. and then I always end up dissapointed and jealous of other people's food..Yep...

well I finally was thrilled with my order:

 eggs and salami! spot on!

and yes I took the picture with my phone.. and I would go as far as to say.. almost 100% of my pictures on here are taken on my phone.. if I took them.

Queen of the "blog NO-NO's", guilty! 

Dreaming of my next midweek out to dinner extravaganza! 

Dreaming of the Med

I love Greece. Might just be my #1 spot. Hard not to.. and embarrassingly enough,  my #1 about Greece might just be the food.

Well last night I made homemade tzatziki, and turkey feta burgers, falafel, etc.

The ingredients are so easy, reasonably priced, and flavorful! I am obsessed and on a serious kick..

until we meet again..

dreaming of this:

"OPA!"

Dream.

So I think I should start a subdivision of little one sentence blog obsession worthy posts, titled "DREAMS". Seems fitting right,

well here is #1...

Blake and Leo were spotted on a late-night Disneyland date last night... could that be anymore up my alley? BLAKE LIVELY AND LEO AT DISNEYLAND, HOT HOT HOT.

The perfect shade of BLONDE...

DOES IT EXIST?

I am newly obsessed with getting my hair blown out. No matter what, I can never seem to accomplish the same polish that those magicians with the round brushes and blow dry-ers can! Don't judge me for snapping this shot of my head.. I know you've done it too

The other major hair struggle.. besides the fact I could discuss hair trauma for days.. including the likes of: growing dreadlocks due to excessive swimming and careless teenage years, the fact my hair grows at snails pace regardless of treatments and tricks,... but the internal struggle is 

FINDING THE PERFECT SHADE...

well that was easy.. BLAKE LIVELY.. can you say, GIRL CRUSH? 

dreaming of the day my hair is like hers, don't cut me short, it will happen. 

Dirty Nails is therapeutic?

yesterday afternoon I accompanied a dear friend to Rogers Gardens which I normally always LOVE. I am nostalgic for Christmas time every visit I take, and I admire the well kept incredible gardens and my mind starts to swarm with idea's/dream's for the "one day" effect (as I like to call it.. meaning.. ONE DAY I will do this, ONE DAY I will have this, ONE day I will make this a reality... etc.).
However, yesterday was different. All I could think was, although not much makes me happier then a beautiful garden tea party,

or an impressionist garden landscape oil painting,

  fresh herbs from the garden out back, cabbage roses, peonies, I quite simply cannot grasp the idea of "gardening". My Father has a green thumb and is known to LOVE to grow things, plant things, maintain gardens... etc. He could spend hours outside cultivating a tomato plants growth. My mom has transported her rose bushes from our home in Los Angeles 20 years ago to Newport, and now to our desert home.. and they keep blossoming year and after year.

 Now my friend was going to get dirty. HOW COME I CANNOT EVEN IMAGINE THIS? The labor behind it, the dirty hands,... how can I love the idea but not the reality, or dream of my future gardens but not want to put in the manual labor? 

Maybe my real dream is to be able to have a gardener who can maintain the grounds? Just being honest here people...

Here is the dream: to be able to entertain in my well kept garden, decorating the table with the flowers that are grown, and cooking with the herbs that are grown... that is a rational, truthful dream of mine.. that I will make come true!

I can see it now.. our pug running wild in our English Rose Garden while I have a mother daughter afternoon tea! Eloise themed... 

just the thought of this DREAM coming to fruition has me in the most delightful mood! 

Monogram

I LOVE anything and everything monogramed. I think we have been down this road before, together. My sheets, pillows, totes,... you get it.

Well I have been HOT for a monogram necklace for quite some time now. Not a name necklace, I have those.. gold, silver, cursive, block, you name it..
I am ready for the real deal..

For my bridesmaids I did the little disks...

But I am ready for a major upgrade now......

1) must attach from the sides like the one pictured above.. no dangling pendants!

2) must be gold.. or gold plated

3) I liked Michelle Money the whole time on 'The Bachelor' because I was so into her necklace

it is just so hard to find the PERFECT one, do I go totally scripted and rounded out? Do I really dive in deep and go for the one's that are 800-1200$ or do I go for the 200$ one?! 

#WHITEGIRLPROBLEM

By the way, do you like how I said "do I go for the 800$ one like it was no big deal and I am rolling in the cash..." Oh I make myself laugh.. one day!

A girl can DREAM!