Happy Monday!

And its a fresh week with lots to get done and more interesting things to learn and discover.

I feel refreshed this week as I needed the weekend to do nothing but come to terms with everything. I am excited to get back to work!  Have a great week everyone!

Kimberly*

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The Way..

Kimberly*

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Goodbyes..

Dane is off today to England and I wish nothing more than just squeezing into his suitcase. Although I am so incredibly happy and excited for him I am also so incredibly sad as I am going to miss this boy way too much. It has not been a good day and after all the waterworks goodbye had come (way to soon). Oh how I hate goodbyes.

Kimberly*

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And Its Back..

back to reality. I have been (almost) totally disconnected from the cyber world for the past six days - except when I would check my emails and so on in the mornings at Starbucks to ensure everything was all right on the work front.

This weekend flew by even faster than it came. It was so so so brilliant (to say they least). Exploring this magical city by both day and night could not be more perfect. I would not have picked any thing else than doing exactly what I did with exactly who I did it with. I will most definitely be writing a little something so I can always remember the details of how amazing this week really was.  Coming back has been sad and I have to say I am a little down as he is leaving on Friday for...well we don't know. But its ok--it will be ok..

Kimberly*

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I'm Off...

I can't believe I am actually off today to one of my favorite cities with one of my favorite people! Those of you who know me know I am not really an impulsive kind of girl (except for shopping) so i don't really even think it has sunk in.... I booked my tickets about 2 weeks ago and I am off today..wow.. I am soo amazingly excited. Also, I don't think I mentioned that some of my girls will be up in the Big Apple as well the same time! It's going to be so much fun! I have been working by butt off the last couple of months on this little site so a nice break is just what I need. When I get back it is more work than ever..when I think back when did life get so darn busy..I guess thats what being an adult is..right? Well see you when I get back!

Kimberly*

Image: Via Note to self edited by myself 

Tomorrow Tomorrow

How can it be tomorrow already that Dane and my self are whisking off to the Big Apple. I really need to do some more research on the local hotspots...cause touristy 'things to do' are just not my thing. ANy suggestions?

PS. Loop Barbados ( my new company) is live and you have a chance to win yourself and a guest a free trip to my beautiful home Barbados!

Kimberly*

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It's Out There...I Promise

You know when you are at the point of falling to sleep and random things just pop into your head. Well the other night this saying came into my head and it could not be more true. I mean, whether your adventure is taking a trip to Cambodia, quitting your job and finding a career which you LOVE, going out with a person who is nothing like you but just makes you smile. Anything out of your comfort zone is an adventure...I mean it may be scary as hell...but you know what You Only Live Once and that once is a fairly short time.

PS. Loop Barbados ( my new company) is live and you have a chance to win yourself and a guest a free trip to my beautiful home Barbados!

Kimberly*

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Birthday Weekend*

This weekend was my birthday weekend and it was soo lovely. Why I had my tea party last weekend was so I could do just what I did this weekend ...relax. Saturday I woke up and had some fresh fruit and tea with Dane. After opening all my wonderful gifts I headed off to a lovely and gorgeous brunch with my uncle and then ended up at a fabulous beach house down St. Philip with some dear friends. I relaxed, played some tennis (yes this beach house had tennis courts) and enjoyed a glass (or two) of wine.

Yesterday I had work but in the afternoon Dane and I headed to pebbles beach for an afternoon swim. The sunset light was amazing. When we got home I  quickly whisked up some Amatriciana (A roman pasta dish) and then we watched a film. All in all I would not have chosen a better way to spend 23rd birthday. And better yet...I am headed to NYC on Thursday!!!!

Kimberly*

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Its Here!

Its here! Loop Barbados is officially live as of now! 

Kimberly*

Image: Note to Sarah.

Rule of the Day...

With Loop Barbados launching with in the next 24 to 48 hours I need to do this!  How do I feel? Well as Paul Sciarra, founder of Pinterest, said perfectly - somewhere in the middle of utter excited and complete panic. So remember to laugh...always outloud. 

Kimberly*

Image: Via Note to self edited by myself 

Tea Time Snapshots*

So here are a few snaps from my Birthday Tea on Saturday that I threw together. Everything was going as planned until the rain came pouring down (and yes we were in the garden). So the table along with all the food, tea etc. had to be relocated to the gallery as quickly as possible. Luckily Mel and Marissa were there to help and organize before the rest arrived...

Smoked Salmon & Lemon Cream Cheese; Cucumber & Dill; and Cheese & Herb Tea Sandwiches 

Lemon Meringue Tartlets 

Scones with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream and Fresh Strawberries

Us + Watermelon Martinis 

PS. aren't those roses just the most beautiful flowers ever! Never mind they die in about 3 days. I now have them drying to hand them.

Kimberly*

Image: Myself

Under The Weather...

Since Saturday night (after my tea) I have been feeling a bit under the weather. I had work in the day yesterday but as I got home I went in bed....I am still in bed. I just got something to fill my stomach and now am going to curl up and watch one of my favorite movies by Nancy Meyers "it's complicated" in hope of feeling a tad better.

I absolutely need to be better by tomorrow as there is much to do over at Loop Barbados...We are laucning in a couple of day!!! Wish me well!

Kimberly*


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Tea Time*

Today I am hosting a small afternoon tea to celebrate my Birthday (which is next week).

I am having a few savoury and sweet tea time items like smoked salmon with lemon cream cheese and scones with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. After tea the watermelon mojitios will come out. Nothing like good tea in good company! 

Kimberly*

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Good Friday..

Happy Good Friday Everyone! Can you believe the weekend of Easter is upon us already!? Today is the day that Jesus was crucified on the cross to save us...we (my Family) are celebrating with a small (meatless) lunch. On the menu - Grilled Maui Maui, Coconut Rice, Cauliflower au Gratin, and String Green Beans.

Have a wonderful Good Friday and don't forget to give Thanks..

Kimberly*

Image: Sacramento Street edited by myself

A Bit(e) of Spring

Have any of you all checked out the Spring issue of Sweet Paul Magazine? It is a bit to die for. Such incredible styling and scrumptious food! Spring food always look so lovely and light! I cant wait to try out some of the recipes. Take a look for yourself.

Meyer Lemon Tart

Prochuitto Sub

RoseWater and Rhubarb Macaroons 

Lemon and Almond Tart 

Lemon Lamb Chops with Spring Salad

Mint Cucumber Lime Crush

Spring Onion Tarte with Honey and Peccerino 

Caprese Tart 

Kimberly*

Image: Sweet Paul Spring Issue

Guess What Fabulous Place I am going?

Yes, its true. I know that I said I would not be travelling until November but lets just say...things change (I think i'm actually having travel withdrawal symptoms). One of the reasons I am going is because...well how do I Start. Dane is moving to England to work and we are going to (1) celebrate his job, (2) my birthday and (3) as a good bye as I am not going to see him for a long time (unless I get to go visit him Jolly ol' England :). Yes, I know it majorly sucks and my stomach feels ill when I think of it but its such an amazing opportunity for him. Not only will he be working in England but he will be travelling the WORLD...(jealous much...I think so). We will be heading up on the 19th of April...SOOOOooon ..and returning on the 23rd.  I can't wait to see your beautiful face New York! 

Kimberly*

Image: Note to self edited by me

Your 20's

I came across this article on Facebook from Thought Catalogue  and it could not be more true! It may be long but if you have not already read it...its worth a few minutes of your life.

"I know I talk crap on being a twentysomething but I’m only half-kidding. In actuality, there’s no age I’d rather be. (Besides maybe seven years old because they don’t do anything besides eat ice cream and poop themselves. That sounds like an ideal life to be completely honest.)

Being in your twenties is all about discovering which things hurt you and what makes you feel good. You go in blindly, practically pricking yourself with a dull blade, and then you walk out with tougher skin. One day you’ll stop pricking yourself altogether. Maybe. I don’t know. How would I? I’m just a twentysomething, remember?

This is what your twenties are for — to feel and see as much as you can, to take advantage of not being tied down to anything and anyone and to go balls to the wall with everything that you do. You’re a raw nerve. You hate getting upset over little things, about being constantly unraveled by ignored text messages, parents, grades, and friends, but you have to remember something: you don’t know yourself entirely yet. Before the age of 20, you were mostly under your parents care, a reflection of what was going on around you. You didn’t have the option to make your own choices. You were merely living the life someone set out for you.  Being in your twenties allows you to start carving out the life you want for yourself. Everything is on your terms now which seems daunting but is actually liberating. For the first time in your life you’re the boss.

It’s important to talk about why your twenties are great because it seems like we spend so much of our time wanting to be somewhere else other than where we are. Think about it. Why the hell are we in such a hurry to live some boring grown up adult life that we saw at a Crate & Barrel? Because once we do get there, we’re stuck for a long time. The novelty’s going to wear off, we’re going to get married and have babies, and everything will be amazing but don’t think for a second that you won’t be nostalgic for this time. Don’t think for a second that you’re not going to miss those nights you spent putting on your make up, changing five million times, drinking wine, smoking cigarettes out your apartment window, and going to some silly party, a party that feels like all the others you’ve been to but still has the right to feel special. You will miss all of this. This is a luxury. It’s going to leave us eventually so you better freaking enjoy it.

 You better enjoy every lame ass party, every awkward kiss, every 5 AM hangover, every drug experience, every crappy apartment, because one day it will all be gone and you’ll just be left with the pictures and the bruises and nothing else. Youth is fu**ing magic. Don’t you get it? Look at your skin! Touch it. Look at your smooth legs and stomach. Grab it. When you’re older, you’ll want all of this again so bad. You’ll possibly spend so much money to get some semblance of it back. Now it’s yours for free.

We’re not stuck. Even if it feels like we are, it’s not true. We’re the opposite of stuck. As twentysomethings, we’re constantly moving — apartments, relationship, cities, jobs. Anything is possible. People are ready for you. They want to hear what you have to say. They look at you and are curious about what words are going to come out of your mouth. You’re the new generation. What do you have to say? Don’t bite your tongue. One day you’ll be pushed aside for a younger “fresher” perspective so you better get it out now. Make a mark. Make a 
stain. Make something.

I want to remember the fear, I want to remember the promise, I want to remember the nights I wanted to curl up in a ball, I want to remember the people I’m not supposed to remember, I want to remember not knowing myself, I want to remember the moment I started to feel safe and like this life I’m leading is really mine. I’m going to be scared, I’m going to bruise my knees and not know how they got there, I’m going to try to fruitlessly forge a connection with someone who won’t ever get it, I’m going to lose the person that means the most to me and find my way back to them. I’m going to be a twentysomething because that’s what I am and all I know how to be.  And you should too. You should love every single moment of this hot mess of a decade. Chances are you’ll miss it before you even get to say “I’m 30.”
How Brilliant! 

Kimberly*

Images: Via Kate Spade