Pinterest... a love affair.

I am in love with Pinterest! 

I am sure you all know what it is by now. Everyone is pretty much talking about it, or getting to know it. Best thing ever, since I love to be organized and this just helps a ton.

Follow me on Pinterest! I have over 2,000 pins and keep on adding... 

told ya' I was obsessed in love!

Oooh and they have an app! For those boring moments while waiting in line or something.

Have a happy Sunday pinning.

7 month recap...

Another month of fun, here is the usual monthly recap. Also have you noticed a few changes going on here?!? First of all I made myself a pretty flowery logo :) Secondly I changed the font and a few colors around, and lastly I added a recipes page on top for easy access. Hope you have liked everything so far, now back to the posts recap...

1st month

2nd month

3rd month

4th month

5th month

6th month

Food & Recipes

- Penne alla Vodka

- Powdered Sugar Nut Cookies

- Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies ◊

- 10 Super Bowl Recipes

Fashion

- Top 5: Fashion Finds

Tech & News

- Happy New Year 2012!!!

- Happy Sunday

Home Décor

- Top 5: Kitchen Fun Finds 

- Top 5: Home Decor Finds

- Top 5: Kitchen Decor Finds ◊

- PPH: The Entryway Organizer Mix

- PPH: The Work Station Mix

- PPH: The Kitchen Bench Mix

- PPH: The Shoe Closet Mix ◊

- Apartment Makeover: Phase 1 ◊

Words & Song

- Life

- Words & Quotes ◊

- Words & Song: Good Life

- Words & Song

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Oohhohh and my birthday was in January, so expect a b-day post and a wish list this soon.

Have a lovely Wednesday!

6th month recap...

6 months of blogging and I still love it!

I really don't do this for the business of it nor do I make money yet, but I like the feeling that maybe someone out there is interested in some aspect or subject that I write about. Whether it is fashion, home decor, food/recipes, travel, quotes or whatever random thing I blog about... I hope that you like it and it helps you inspire somehow. I also like it that it kind of is a sort of life record/archive system, I can look back anytime and find the links or recipe to whatever I was interested at the time.

Enough said, I thank everyone for boosting my ego with your visits.

Here goes the past 6 months of blogging...

1st month

2nd month

3rd month

4th month

5th month

Food & Recipes

- Easy French Toast

- Feta Cheese Ball

Fashion

- X-mas Gift Shopping: Jewelry

- Photographer's Necklace

- Parpala Fine Jewelry

- 5 Fashion Finds

Tech & News

- Joyeux Noel

- Joyeux Noel Chez Moi

- Goodbye 2011

Home Décor

- 5 Kitchen Fun Finds

- PPH: The Cabana Mix

- Christmas Chez Moi

- 5 Home Decor Finds

- PPH: The Wallpaper Mix

- 5 Kitchen Decor Finds

- PPH: The Bed-ding Mix

- PPH: The Vanity Mix

Words & Song

- Music Video Hotties

- Words & Song

- Words & Song: No Prob

- Words & Song: Feel the Joy

- Words & Song: The good ending

Miscellaneous

- Last-minute DIY Gift Wrapping

Goodbye 2011...

So many things that I am thankful for this past year, but I am so looking forward to 2012!

2011: I am thankful for this and much more...

Jan - My birthday with friends

Jan - Birthday trip to La Paz, Mexico

Feb - Verizon finally launched the iPhone! Got one :)

Feb - Won a 5-night stay at the St. Regis Deer Valley!!!

March - Friend's Cruise Bachlorette

April - Liz Beck Events 6 month internship starts

April - A dear friend's wedding (bridesmaid)

June - Baja California road trip with the 3 men in my life (dad, bro & bf)

June - Started My Sane.Safe.Spot Blog!

July - Won a night stay and free VIP passes to Hard Rock Hotel Intervention

Aug - 2 <3 years with my beau

Oct - Mexico City trip

Oct - Another dear friend's wedding

Oct - NYC trip

Nov - Thanksgiving! just love that holiday

Nov - Started Bikram yoga and love it

Dec - Started developing business

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*I have a night in planned with my family and beau to make some delish food, board games and fun tv.

Menu:

°bacon cream cheese spread

°cheesy sticks

°carpaccio di manzo

°penne a la vodka

°rainbow cake

°nutella chocolate chip cookies

°s'mores

°champagne with 12 grapes

The menu doesn't really go well together, but we are indulging 

and just making whatever we feel like eating :)

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Go over to my sister's new blog for some traditional/superstitious fun things to do at midnight

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ENJOY and be S@FE!

Joyeux Noël!

 I am very happy to be part of your holiday this year and I hope I was of any help with your Christmas shopping. Let me share with you the menu we have planned for this evening at home.

MENU:

Feta Cheese Ball

Baked Brie with SunDriedTomatoes
Cream Cheese with Bacon Spread
Potatoes with mustard sauce

French Baguette

Greek Salad

Boneless Turkey 

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Honey Baked Ham

Stuffing

Gravy
Carrot Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Nutella/Mexican Hot Chocolate 

Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones and delicious food. 

Hope you get lots of presents from Santa and family. 

5th month recap...

5 months already! I am so thankful for my loyal readers and I welcome the new ones. Hope you keep enjoying my blog, as it is purely for fun and a sort of diary of what is on my mind.

Here is the monthly categorized recap:

1st month

2nd month

3rd month

4th month

Food & Recipes

- Entomatadas

- Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon

- Thanksgiving Menu Options

- Cream Cheese and Bacon Spread

Fashion

- 5 Fashion Finds

- Look Into My "Eyes"

Tech & News

- NM news

Places

- I Heart NYC Part 2

Home Décor

- PPH: The Modern Bathtub Mix

- 5 Kitchen Decor Finds

- New Pillows

- PPH: The Outdoor Table Mix

- 5 Home Decor Finds

- PPH: Happy Thanksgiving Mix

- Bed Corner Done

- PPH: The Pop of Color Mix

Words & Song

- The Small Things Matter

- New Chapter

- Dreams

- Friends

Miscellaneous

- December's Wish List

Have a great Sunday!

4th month recap...

Ok so I am a little behind 10 days on writing this post, but here is the up-to-date recap.

1st month

2nd month

3rd month

My Sane.Safe.Spot turns 4 months old! :)

Food & Recipes

- Tuna Croquettes

- Red Velvet Cupcakes

Fashion

- MARC by Marc Jacobs Handbags

- 5 Fashion Finds

Tech & News

- Broken Absence

- Internship Over

- Off to the Wineries

- Happy Halloween!

Places

- Mexico City here I go...

- Mexico City Part 1

- Mexico City Part 2

- I Heart NYC

Home Décor

- PPH: The White Mix

-I Love Autum

- PPH: The Office Mix

- PPH: The Bunk Beds Mix

- PPH: The Dining Table Chandelier

- 5 Kitchen "toys" Finds

- PPH: The Vintage Tub Mix

- 5 Home Decor Finds

- PPH: The Fabric Mix

Words & Quotes

- 1

- 2

- 3

- 4

- 5

- 6

Miscellaneous 

- October's Wish List

- DIY Onesies Cupcakes

- November's Wish List

- Lazy Sunday

Sorry for the delay. Hope everyone is having a great Monday.

3rd Month Recap...

My Sane.Safe.Spot turns 3 months!

Here is the 3rd month recap:

2nd month

Food & Recipes

-Homemade Carpaccio di Manzo

Local Eats

-The Coffee Cup (La Jolla) ◊

Fashion

- My Habit, fashion finds ◊

-Victoria's Secret Online

-Stella & Dot Arrival ◊

-Dalliance Accessories ◊

Tech & News

-San Diego Restaurant Week ◊

- My Faves Blogs To Follow

-New Project Unveiled ◊

-San Diego's Blackout

Places

- Breakfast & Old Town

- It's Game

-Viva Las Vegas Update ◊

Home Décor

-Picture Perfect Homes: The French Mix ◊

-Picture Perfect Homes: The Hacienda Mix

-Picture Perfect Homes: The Library Mix ◊

-Picture Perfect Homes: The Colorful Kitchen Mix

-Is It Halloween Season Yet?

Miscellaneous

-September's Wish List ◊

-Fall Favorites

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Thank you to all my loyal readers and welcome newcomers. Feedback, comments and e-mails are always nice to read ;)

2 Month B-day...

 My Sane.Safe.Spot turns 2 months!

Thank you all for becoming my dear loyal readers.

Feel free to comment and give me your feedback, I am always looking forward to hearing from you.

*You can always find past posts on your right under “archives”, but here is a recap of the second month.

1st month ◊

Food & Recipes

 - Spaghetti with Creamy Pesto Sauce and Prosciutto

- Insalata Caprese

- Lime Cilantro Butter Sauce

- Top 5 Dessert Recipes ◊

Local Eats (San Diego, CA)

- Tre Porcellini ◊

 - 3 Go to Dessert Places

- Urban Bar & Grill 
- Il Fornaio (Santa Monica)

Fashion

- Steven Alan Handbags 

- Stella & Dot Jewels 
- Cynthia Vincent Shoes & Handbags

Music

- Going Out Dancing: Kaskade ◊

 - Kaskade @ Voyeur SD ◊

Words & Quotes

 - The Light of Reason

Tech & News

  - I am a winner!

Places

 - Comic-Con 2010 ◊

- Whistle While You Work: Wedding Events

- Fun L.A. Summer Day

- Gone Hiking 

- Hit The Road Jack: Week-end Recap ◊

- Family Reunion @ Sta. Barbara ◊

- Sunday at The Getty Center

Home Décor

 - Crate and Barrel candleholders

- Top 5 Picture Perfect Homes: Nautical Mix ◊
- Top 5 Picture Perfect Homes: Crystal Mix

Miscellaneous

 - Things my dad sends: tips ◊

- Sunday Loving: Recap

- August's Wish List ◊

◊ most viewed.

Enjoy!

-Cass

1 Month B-day! :)

My Sane.Safe.Spot turns 1 month!

Thanks to all of you, my dear loyal readers. I am truly enjoying writing and sharing each post with you. If you have any requests or suggestions, please feel free to contact me and let me know. I am always pleased to hear from you. You can always find past posts on your right under “archives”, but here is a recap of the first month.

-The Pilot. ◊

Food & Recipes

-Chocolate Soufflé ◊

-PB & J, Nutella Snack ◊

-Jalapeño-Blue Cheese Burgers Spicy-Sweet Chicken Wings   ◊

-Fire pit S’mores ◊

-Baked Panzanella Caprese  ◊ & Pics

-Spaghetti with Bacon and Spicy Tomato Sauce

-Jalapeño Poppers

Local Eats (San Diego, CA)

-The Cottage

-Bernini’s Bistro

-Tioli’s Crazee Burger

Fashion

-Tous

-Rachel Zoe ◊

-Prada

-Nail’s Summer Colors

Music

-Coldplay

-Kaskade

-The Killers

Words & Quotes
-Pablo Picasso

Tech & News
-Photography Apps

-Savings, Deals

Places

-OB Dog Beach ◊

-Hard Rock Hotel San Diego ◊

Home Décor

-My Vanity Corner
-Pier 1 Mirrors

Miscellaneous

-Chelsea Handler
-Exercise for the Lazy ◊

-Summer TV Shows

-Sunday Off

◊ most viewed.

Hope you keep enjoying my blog and remember sharing is caring ;).

-Cass