Beyonce - Who Run The World Girls Performance At BillBoard Music Awards ...

This video is my latest inspiration. The way its choreographed and the images on the screen make me mesmerized. Beyonce has such a natural talent and makes everything look so easy. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

Midge xoxo

Suburbia Turban

I still haven't gotten up enough nerve (or a big enough silk scarf) to do the turban look, but I wanted to wear a headband today since its 2nd day hair. I usually just wrap the scarf and tie it in the back, but today I wanted a little detail so I tied it in the front and tucked the ends in. What do you guys think of the look?

Midge xoxo

Sunday Night Dinner: Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze

Finished glazed masterpiece!

I had a night to myself Sunday and decided it was time to get back into the kitchen. With the move I had NO desire to cook anything and all of my cooking and baking stuff was (and is) still in a box. I was running back and forth from the kitchen to the garage (aka my storage unit) while making this vegetable meatloaf recipe I found on foodnetwork.com. The balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes were buried deep down in a box, but I found them and boy am I happy I did because this recipe is DELICIOUS. You definitely taste the vinegar, but you also taste the ketchup, the herbs, and the red pepper flakes. I probably should have cut the zucchini smaller and I couldn't make the garlic into a paste, but it didn't matter because the overall meal was hearty and tasty. 

Prepping all the ingredients

Sauteing the zucchini, red pepper, and garlic

I tried panko breadcrumbs for the first time!

Midge xoxo

Video: How to Tie a Turban 3 Ways

As I've stated before, I sometimes get very intimidated by fashion trends. This is definitely one of them, wearing a turban. I LOVE the look, but not sure how to totally wear it. I'm thinking I am gonna try this trend on a day off to gain some confidence in my look. Definitely check out the stares I get from some of the suburbanites up here and see if I have the confidence to rock the look on the streets on Manhattan. Have you tried this trend? If so let me know how you created the look!



How To Tie A Turband 3 Ways from LEAFtv on Vimeo.



Midge xoxo

British Wedding Sleepover

I'm attending a sleepover party to watch the Royal Wedding take place tomorrow and never have I been so excited! Not only do I get quality girl time with friends, but its the perfect opportunity to wear my cute pj's and eat hot cross buns! Its a chance to be uber girly and let out those "oohs" and "ahhs" in unison, normally the ones that we keep stifled when we happen to come across a wedding magazine (wink!). 

British Wedding Sleepover by MidgieD featuring white gold jewelry

Studs in the Ear

My blue mosaic hearts

Lately I have been wearing more and more of a stud earring, finding it easy but attractive when the earring unexpectedly gets noticed by a tuck of the hair behind your ear.  It can be simple, like a diamond stud or something unique but any type of stud can be worn either with your hair up or down. I recently pulled out all of my stud earrings to wear them with my spring clothing. I have some shapes that are unexpected and also a small collection of bright colored studs that will fit right in with the bold colors that are being called for now. 

Here are some of my collection:

Starfish studs

Orange turtles

Black and rhinestone studs

Bow studs

Midge xoxo

Artichoke Open-Faced Sandwich

Artichokes from olive bar at whole foods

Walking past the olive bar at Whole Foods is deadly not just because its beside the cheese area, but because there are so many wonderful little snacks I can see myself eating when I get home from work (that currently I am not allowed to do, so says I). The other day, after standing and gazing at around 30 different olives not knowing which kind to buy I decided on boring artichoke hearts thinking they would spruce up my salads.  

Sundried tomato's from the olive bar

While sitting between cues at work I was reading a magazine that had a recipe for artichoke hearts. This recipe is great because its fresh and filling, this would also be a great appetizer for guests. The creaminess of the hummus and feta paired with the tang of the peppers and sun dried tomato is a wonderfully comforting feeling going in. The artichokes are warm and seem to melt right into the soft baguette when biting down. I don't remember the calorie intake on these cute little sandwiches, but I remember it being around 200. This sandwich is great for me to take to work and paired with a lentil soup, I am getting my 400 calories a meal intake. Artichokes are no longer boring with this recipe! 

Ready to go!

Midge xoxo

P.S. If you ever want the directions or measurements of a recipe, please email me at midgeloveschatzie@gmail.com and I would be happy to send it to you!