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Can you believe it is already Labor Day weekend? It always seems like summer flies by, but this year the season really has gone by in a flash. I feel like I just haven’t had my fix of heat and beach time, but I honestly probably feel that way every year.
Summer is by far my favorite season.
One of the highlights of this summer was a weekend beach trip to Hilton Head Island the hubs and I took right after I left WLOS.
I love this iconic site.
We even had a crazy good dinner at the lighthouse with this view.
And this food.
Yeah… despite all of the life drama going on, it was a good weekend.
But it is Fashion Friday, so let’s talk about the dress. Several of you asked me about this pink dress in this picture on the original Hilton Head post.
The dress is a summer classic from Ann Taylor Loft. It is a halter style with little braids at the top and a simple tie waist.
I added gold sandals from Sam Edelman and gold earrings.
And a pink flower for my hair complete the beach look. I often try to add an extra whimsical touch to a vacation outfit to make it feel even more special.
Happy Friday friends. I sincerely hope your labor day weekend is filled with all sorts of joy. Let's catch up again on Monday!
Your turn!
Summer or Fall?
What are you doing for Labor Day?
al fox says
Geez,I think bummin agrees w./ u; ur lookin ?? gooder,etc.
Danielle Chambers says
Marketing
Little Baker from dreamstime.com
Apple Recipes
Warm Apple, Pear, & Walnut Salad
~Serves 4ppl~Apples with bottle of wine
•2 Granny Smith apples, cored & sliced thin
•2 Bartlett pears, cored & sliced thin
•½ red onion, sliced thin
•½ cup olive oil
•½ cup walnuts
•½ cup currants
•½ cup brown sugar
•2 TBL walnut oil
•1 TBL white wine vinegar
•1 TBL soy sauce
After mixing the above ingredients:
•In a large sauté pan, heat 1 TBS butter, add mixed greens,
•Saute until warm
•Serve over mixed greens
•Top with Gorgonzola or local Goat Cheese
Bistro logoPrepared by Chef Amanda HiltyAIR l.ogo
Bistro 1896
7 Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
828-251-1300
bistro1896.com
Chilled Apple-Ginger Bisque
•16oz apple butter
•2oz fresh ginger-peeled
•8oz plain low fat yogurt
•8oz apple cider
•2oz honey
Blend all together in blender. Serve chilled.
Makes 1quartAIR l.ogo
Grove Park Inn logoDeborah J. Ivey, Chef Tournant
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
90 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
groveparkinn.com
800-438-5800
Kichen with apples and baking supplies
Momma's Apple Cake
•2 cups sifted flour
•2 cups sugar
•1 cup soft butter
•4 whole eggs
•1 tsp salt
•1 tsp baking powder
•1 tsp cinnamon
•1 cup chopped walnuts
•6 North Carolina Apples-peeled, cored and medium diced
•½ cup sugar
•2 tsp cinnamon
Combine the sugar in cinnamon-set aside.
Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add dry ingredients and mix until blended-do not over beat.
Add walnuts and apples by hand.
Pour batter into greased 13 x 9 pan. Sprinkle sugar-cinnamon mixture over top of cake.
Bake 350-degrees for 45 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
AIR l.ogo
Grove Park Inn logoDeborah J. Ivey, Chef Tournant
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
90 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
groveparkinn.com
800-438-5800
Danielle Chambers says
Apple Recipes
Warm Apple, Pear, & Walnut Salad
~Serves 4ppl~Apples with bottle of wine
•2 Granny Smith apples, cored & sliced thin
•2 Bartlett pears, cored & sliced thin
•½ red onion, sliced thin
•½ cup olive oil
•½ cup walnuts
•½ cup currants
•½ cup brown sugar
•2 TBL walnut oil
•1 TBL white wine vinegar
•1 TBL soy sauce
After mixing the above ingredients:
•In a large sauté pan, heat 1 TBS butter, add mixed greens,
•Saute until warm
•Serve over mixed greens
•Top with Gorgonzola or local Goat Cheese
Danielle Chambers says
Sorry it double up in my comments. Thought these NC recipes are a couple you may enjoy. Happy Labor Day weekend everyone 😀
JulieWunder says
Yum! These look great and so Apple Festival ready!
Clay says
Happy Labor Day.
MILLIE says
MY HUSBAND AND I WILL CELEBRATE OUR 24th WEDDING ANNIVERSITY
THIS LABOR DAY, AND YOU LOOK GREAT IN THE DRESS, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL IN EVERYTHING YOU WEAR
JulieWunder says
Happy 24th wedding anniversary!!
Esther Sorensen says
I Love the Pink dress and your Fashion Fridays, can't think of a better way to start the weekend than with Shopping for Clothes!
I am from FL and had enough heat down there, I love Fall & Winter the most!!!!
JulieWunder says
If I still lived in Florida I'm sure I would love Fall and Winter the most too. It is so pretty there in the winter 🙂
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
That is the perfect summer dress! I'm a fall girl all the way. I'm counting down the days.
JulieWunder says
I'm thinking it is time for some apple recipes!
Blane Sherer says
I think that Beach Trip was a great idea for you to help
you relax after all of that lifestress from leaving WLOS.
You Look Great! Love the dress (especially the profile shot of you on the beach).
JulieWunder says
It was! It helped so much.