Closet Craving || Mara Hoffman Shift Dress

Pleat Front Shift Dress

Spring and summer usually means a lot of fun events and trips and this year is no different. So I've been keeping my eye out for fun prints that would be perfect for any and all occasions. Mara Hoffman is a genius when it comes to fun prints so a few of her items are on my wishlist right now. Like this fun this shift dress [perfect for a shower, wedding, date night or even just a day out with the girls], this weekender, the cutest mini dress, and this high waisted swim suit [top, bottom].

Take a look at her lookbook and the whole collection here.

A Beautiful Bungalow

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I've always loved the idea of owning a bungalow style home. I'm not one who needs a ton of space which makes this style of home perfect. And when decorated as cute as this one located in Venice California is it's easy to see why I'm such a fan. The Domaine article also features 7 other amazing bungalows that are currently on the market [love this other Venice bungalow!}. Sadly the million dollar + price tags are a little out of my budget! But that doesn't mean I can't look!

And you can too, here!

[A Little Late] Tuesday's Tune

Brett Eldredge || Beat of he Music

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Still on that country kick and right now I'm loving Brett Eldredge's new song.

I'm pretty sure they shot the video in paradise, seriously gorgeous. I want to be wherever that is!

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::a few recent purchases:: 

dress via Marshalls || heels via TJ Maxx || tops via Loft || perfume via Francesca's

::a little obsessed with the boyfriend's dog, Rogue::

::signs of warmer weather::

fresh flowers from Trader Joe's || sunnies [UO] and a new tumbler [Starbucks] || antique shopping finds, I bought the chair! 

Happy Monday, friends!

How was your weekend? I hope you all had the exact same weather we had in Cincinnati because it was gorgeous here! My weekend was the perfect mix of productive and relaxing: read this book, got a few good workouts in, cleaned & did laundry, went antique shopping, spent time on the front porch, and a cookout at my brother and sister in law's. 

Basically a perfect weekend!

And I figured since I've been kinda in and out lately I'd share a few snippets of what's been going on.

Be sure to follow along on Instagram @amandapattison_ !

A Recipe I Want to Try

Portuguese Baked Eggs

I think I could spend all day searching the Bon Appetit website. The articles are awesome, the recipes look so yummy, I love the how to video's and the cocktail recipes are amazing.  It's on the top of my list of favorite websites.
My latest binge on the website lead me to this amazing recipe that I'm dying to try: Portuguese Baked Eggs.
  

Ingredients:

¼ cup olive oil
3 bell peppers, any color, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 beefsteak tomatoes, cut into wedges
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, with seeds, halved lengthwise
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
1½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ricotta
6 large eggs
1 cup grated sharp white cheddar (about 4 oz.)
¼ cup grated Parmesan (about 1 oz.)
Toasted country-style bread (for serving) 

Preparation:

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just beginning to brown, 10–12 minutes.  

Add tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, basil, oregano, chili powder, and paprika to pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very soft and liquid is thickened, 20–30 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Discard jalapeño.

Preheat oven to 400°. Transfer bell pepper mixture to a 13x9” baking dish. Using the back of a spoon, make 6 evenly spaced divots in mixture. Spoon a dollop of ricotta into each divot, then crack 1 egg into each. Top with cheddar and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Bake, rotating dish halfway through, until Parmesan is melted and egg whites are almost set but yolks are still runny, 15–18 minutes.

Serve baked eggs with toast. (Yolks will continue to cook as dish sits, so serve right away if you prefer your eggs soft.)

Now who wouldn't love having that for breakfast?!

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