Insomniac

pictures were taken with around a 2 minute exposure 

Well recently I havent been able to fall asleep. Literally I will sit in my bed for hours after midnight and not doze off.  This usually becomes boring, unless you are me and happen to love watching the sky after midnight.  On Tuesday night this sky eventually was dominated by a gorgeous red moon as the moon fell onto the western horizon.  Me being me decided to photograph it. So if anyone happened to see a figure in pink pajamas running around the neighborhood last night with a camera, dont worry it's just me. No need to call the cops.

Back to School

1. Pretty Notebook

2. Graphic Paperweight

3. Eco Stapler

4. Desk Lamp

5. Coffee Cup

6. Picture Frame

7. Classic Ball Point Pens

As I get ready to head back off to school (meh... work) , I made this list while thinking of how to better organize my work space.  Studying is my top priority (especially at my school) and keeping a clear desk where I can better focus is key.  However, I dont want to sacrifice style for utility and these products get the job done while looking pretty all the while.

-Notebooks that are fashionable yet durable enough to last the semester
-A paper weight for keeping all of my loose odds and ends in order
-Eco Stapler to help the environment and to help save me from that unbelievable stressful moment when you are out of staples and you're chemistry lab is due in 10 minutes (true story)
-A desk lamp to help me see in those incredibly dark dorm rooms
-A coffee cup. I am pre-med- self explanatory
-Picture frame to remind me of all of my friends and family
-Atlantis pens, I will never use another pen, they are simply the best and easiest to write with

Just for the record: I am sorry that all of my posts recently haven't been about the North Fork, but when I get home from work and the gym at 8:45 there really is nothing better than curling up with take-out and watching Suits (or any of the other summer shows I am unabashedly addicted to)  I will try to produce one decent North Fork post this week I promise!

Summer Essentials: Day and Night

1. Cute Bikini Top

2. Crochet Top

3. Bright Earrings

4. Durable Flip Flops

5. Breezy Scarf

6. Comfortable Wedges

7. Informal Clutch

8. Flowy Dress

As summer nears to a close (sniffle) I realized that I have not done ONE post on an outfit.  I will try to rectify this; however, most of my time not spent at work revolves around me in a bathing suit which is not exactly worth sharing.  Until then, here is a couple of ways to inspire your summer wardrobe, NoFo style. 

White Bean and Tuna Salad

ingredients

Although it is a stretch to call this tuna salad, because well there is less tuna than white beans and no mayo, I have officially found my new substitute.  Unbelievably easy to make and delicious I feel sort of guilty passing this off as a recipe seeing as I adapted liberally from the Crouteaux cook book.  For those of you who are on the North Fork, visit Crouteaux Vineyards, their wine is excellent (or so I'm told- under 21 as of yet) and the cook book is simply amazing. It has become my go to cookbook for when my family is hosting dinner parties, or when I am home alone.  Here is my adapted recipe (as you can see the quantities are pretty improvised, feel free to adapt to your tastes) which yielded perfect sandwich making results.

Recipe:

1 15 oz can white beans

1 can of tuna in water

1 handful of crasins

2-3 teaspoons of pine nuts

2-3 teaspoons of capers

3 tablespoons of honey

1/2 cup of olive oil

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 

Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, and spices until thick then add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. yes its that simple. I like to serve it over grilled bread

"dressing"

finished product

Essential Summer Makeup

1. La Mer Lip Balm  ($45)

2. Maybelline Full and Soft Waterproof Mascara ($8)

3. Essie Nail Polish in Knockout Pout ($8)

4. Benefit Bronzer ($28) 

5. Bumble and Bumble Grooming Cream ($26)

6. Hampton Sun After Sun Moisturizer ($30)

7. Josie Maran Lip and Cheek Stain ($19)

Citrus-Mint Granita

Unfortunately it was cloudy on Saturday, and with the house to myself I had nothing better to do than make granitas.  Since I much prefer ices to ice cream and this was super easy and quick (two great words I think when it comes to cooking) way to make my favorite icy treat and tasted delicious.  I used this recipe and deviated slightly by using a grapefruit simply because I didn't have enough lemons.  The results were the perfect combination of tart and sweet.  I bet some of you are wondering why there are no pictures of the finished result, that is because it was gone before I could snap a picture!

Things that Need to be Told

Although I am not one for basic blog posts,  I feel that this must be shared.  I might have just had the best facial of my life on Saturday, if not top then definitely top 3.  I went into this place thinking that I was just going to get an average facial, and I was dead wrong.  It was an hour of pure bliss and spa extravagance without the outrageous price tag.  I shamefully admit to spending $130+ on a good facial and my all organic facial at Eastern Sun Holistic Health was only $90 for an awesome facial with products that smell amazing plus a little extra pampering that left my skin soft, clean, and break-out free.  Totally worth the money, check it out! I am definitely going back for more treatments.

Eastern Sun Holistic Health is located in the Feather Hill complex in Southold