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April
Hi, Iām April, aĀ lifestyle bloggerĀ and the editor of Apriljwagner.com which serves as an outlet for creativity and inspiration. A word play on rose-colored glasses, this daily blog focuses on fashion and beauty as well as home and travel. My goal is to empower and give confidence to the every day woman while looking through a pair of champagne colored glasses.
I currently reside in the Bay Area of California with my husband, Neil, and our four adorable children. When I am not chasing after them, I spend my time teaching ballet at my studio, enjoying the occasional date night with the hubby, and doing some serious online shopping while sipping my fav champagne. After blogging for 7 years and working with various name brands on content creation, I realized photography was not only a skill I acquired along the way, but something I absolutely enjoy! It all started out as an online diary to vent my anxiety and frustrations surrounding a multitude of medical issues and spinal surgeries, which turned into two successful blogs, social media management and a photography business! Did I mention we are a husband and wife duo?!
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Did you know it’s the FIRST EVER National Outlet Shopping Day?! Of course when the kids and I found out this little gem of information, we had to make a trip to our favorite outlet shopping center, San Francisco Premium Outlets. We had such a fun day shopping the major sales. Keeping reading to find out all about this amazing shopping destination and the details from our trip!
I waited for this moment since we bought our home! I had always wanted to change up the kitchen and do a mini make over but knew that was an expense we just didn’t want to budget for at that time. Welp….the time is now! I am so excited to share our kitchen changes! I’ve linked everything and give details on all the paint colors and finishes. Check out our kitchen renovation reveal!
It’s May, ya’ll! My, how time has flown by this year. Well, pretty much every year for that matter. I wanted to share my lemon themed Mother’s Day Brunch Table Setting with you. I always love incorporating lemons into decor in the Spring and this tablescape is no exception! I’ve also linked the items I used; some are super inexpensive. Read on to see my Mother’s Day Brunch Table Setting.
This dress reminds me of an ocean wave š #blueandwhite #springdress #springdresses
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! We LOVE camping and I always make a batch of these to take with us or to make there! Sure, we make sāmores over the fire, but these are fun to bake at home or bring with ya! You CANNOT mess this up! Itās only 4 ingredients and super easy!
ā¢milk chocolate bars
ā¢prepackaged cookie dough (or make your own from scratch)
ā¢jumbo marshmallows (I cut into 3rds)
ā¢graham crackers
Preheat oven to 375 (these will bake for approximately 10-15 min)
On parchment paper, put Graham crackers first, followed by chocolate and then marshmallows. Pile the cookie dough on top and press down. Bake for 10-15 min and there ya have it! Ooey gooey goodness! Try these #smorescookies and let me know what you think! #cookierecipe
My love for all things blue and white run deep and this fit and flare mini dress is no exceptionā¦..š
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Wore these beauties to get my re-do root canal this morning. š„“š I sure do love my loafers!
Riding into the weekend šš» Iāve linked an identical pair of #whitesunglasses and theyāre only $50! These are literally my go-to sunglasses throughout all Spring and Summer!
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COMMENT āBAGā and Iāll send you the link to this cutie! Fits my iPhone pro Max, a small wallet, Lip gloss, mascara and more! Great price point too! #strawbag #strawbags #springfashion
I love #hydrangeas so much I even wear them. šš»š#springstyle
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The other side of the room has 81 loads of laundry to fold š¤£ #blueandwhiteforever #blueandwhitehome
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This past weekend it snowed here in the foothills and now today itās going to be 80ā¦. Today will be spent gardening. Iāve noticed that when Iām in the yard planting flowers in my flower box and spend time out there, it really makes me happy and relaxes me. Whatās something you do that makes you happy?
SAVE AND SHARE THIS TIP! Want your fresh #hydrangeas to last longer? I have the perfect tip for you! You can repeat this tip multiple times on the same bouquet to get maximum use out of your fresh blooms! Simply, cut a small portion off the bottom of the stem, dip in ALUM (found in the spice section of the grocery store) and stick in cold water. I promise you, this trick works. If you are a hydrangea nut like me, and hate spending so much on flowers, then try this out and let me know! #hydrangea #homehack #hydrangealove
West Coastā¦East Coastā¦it doesnāt matter. Iām a coastal gal through and through. This sweater is adorable and super comfyā¦ š #cashmere #californiastyle #coastalgrandmother #coastalstyle #westcoast
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Love strolling by these cute houses in Mendocino. Someday, we will live in one just like this š¤£ (at least I hope)! #mendocino
Heading to one of my favorite places this weekendā¦. Canāt wait to feel the sand under my feet. The ocean is my happy place alwaysā¦.
Happy Friday from Hazel š¾ #dappledachshund #dappledachshundsofinstagram
Itās officialā¦..I can finally get all my Spring dresses out! Check out my latest blog post (apriljwagner.com) where I link all of my favorite dresses for Spring! #springdress #prettyinpink
Finally felt well enough to clean my closet (it had been a disaster since Christmas). I also organized my clothes and will be putting a ton of it up on Poshmark and in my stories this weekend. Stay tunedā¦.
It feels like Springā¦ā¦.šš»
SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! This festive #stpatricksday recipe is the perfect lunch/snack for everyone! Being the Irish gal that I am, I like to make fun recipes for the kids and this one is s favorite.
ā¢puff pastry sheets
ā¢corned beef (or you can use pastrami)
ā¢Dijon mustard
ā¢Swiss cheese
ā¢clover cookie cutter
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Use your cookie cutter on the puff pastry. Add Dijon mustard, corned beef and Swiss cheese to half the clovers. Put the remaining puff pastry on top. Use a fork to put down the sides and seal the puff pastry. Then, brush egg wash over them. These will bake for approximately 20 min. Trust meā¦..these are super easy to make and soooo yummy! #puffpastry
Iāve always been a fan of wearing prints. This skirt is an oldie but a goodie. #jello #printedskirt
SAVE AND SHARE MY MOST VIEWED RECIPE ! This is one of my favorite and most watched recipes and for good reason! My Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake is SOOOO easy to make and perfect for brunch! This can also be frozen and eaten later! Donāt take my word for itā¦.make it and let me know how fast it was devoured.
ā¢4 large croissants
ā¢12-16 oz of cubed ham
ā¢6 oz of shredded gruyere cheese
ā¢6 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
ā¢1/2 cup chopped chives
ā¢6 eggs
ā¢1 cup half and half
ā¢1 tsp. honey
ā¢1 tsp. Dijon mustard
ā¢salt and pepper
Preheat your oven to 375. In a baking dish (spray with non stick spray) add in croissants, ham, cheese and chives. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, honey, mustard and salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bake and press down with a fork. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 50 min. This is such a great family recipe and feeds a good amount of people. So before ya come for me with how much cheese is used š¤£ remember that! #easyrecipe #breakfastfordinner #recipereels