One trend I am fully embracing and have always loved, is the polka dot! I find the pattern to be classic and utterly adorable. Polka dots look great on just about anyone and at any age! Today on CCG, I have rounded up my favorite polka dot pieces to wear this season and beyond, details for this look, which, by the way, is on sale (#winning) and vent about being a mom of four!
Happy Polka Dots! Saturday, Neil and I had a blast at a San Jose Sharks game. We used to go ALL the time before kids and I figured it was the perfect V-day gift to give this year. It ended up being Warriors night and we ended up with free jerseys. My favorite part, however, was when SJ Sharkie, their team mascot, facetimed our kids at home from our seats. It was awesome! Today wasn’t so magical as the kids had the day off from school. Sure, that sounds wonderful in theory, however, doing any type of errand running or shopping with four kids is not exactly fun. After three stores, I was flustered, tired and ready to go home and hide in the closet eating my 3 lb box of See’s chocolates. True Story. My 6 year old currently makes this new sound that he finds hilarious. Have any of you seen Toy Story 3? Stay with me here…….remember the monkey that is in charge of “surveillance” at the daycare? Yes? Well…my son sounds like that monkey. I’m not sure that was what he was going for, but nevertheless, that’s how he sounds. It’s even more cringe worthy when he’s doing it through the frozen food section at Safeway and of course his younger brother eggs him on to continue. I just took my three minute shower and it was the best three minutes of my day.
In all seriousness, I love my kids and would do absolutely anything for them, but I don’t know why I put myself through shopping with them on a daily basis. My husband thinks I am crazy but if we need milk, we need milk. Where is that shrugging shoulders emoji when ya need it?
Anyhoo….If you have followed me for a while, I’m sure you have seen the various polka dot pieces that I wear, including this skirt recently worn in Solvang. I’m also a fan of mixing patterns together to complete a fun unique look. It doesn’t matter the season either! Polka dots don’t discriminate! Take a peek below at some of my picks! I currently have quite a few of these in my carts!
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Jacket | Rebecca Taylor ON SALE
Top | Rebecca Taylor ON SALE
Pants | J.Crew
Shoes | Tory Burch
Bag | Neely&Chloe
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS POST! Check out my Strawberry Cheese Heary Pastries! Perfect for that #galentinesday brunch or for dessert with your loved ones. So yummy and the perfect serving size!
•Preheat oven 400 (this bakes approximately 15 min)
•2 sheets Puff Pastry
•1 egg yolk and 1 egg (for egg wash)
•1 8oz package cream cheese
•1/2 cup sugar
•1 tsp vanilla extract
•10-12 strawberries
Preheat oven to 400 (this will bake for approx. 15 min) Use a heart cookie cutter to cut out your puff pastry hearts and then use a knife to trace a heart into them. Brush on egg wash and set aside. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, vanilla, egg yolk and sugar. Add the cheese mixture to your little hearts (only spreading it up to the line you scored). Add fresh sliced strawberries and bake for 15-20 min! This is SO EASY AND SOOOOO GOOD! #recipeoftheday #danish #dessertrecipe #brunchrecipe #recipereel ...
SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! This recipe, by far, was a follower favorite last year! So so easy and omg so good! It’s a great brunch #recipe or dessert!
•store bought puff pastry
•raspberries or raspberry jam (I like fresh fruit better)
•6-8 oz of cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
•1 tsp vanilla extract
•1 egg YOLK only
•powdered sugar
•sliced almonds
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Roll out your puff pastry and cut slices down each side (approximately 1 inch) leaving the center intact and set aside. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Place the cheese mixture in the center of your puff pastry ( you may have extra leftover). Sprinkle fresh raspberries on top of the cheese. Fold each side of puff pastry one at a time in a lattice pattern. Brush some egg wash on top. Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle powdered sugar and fresh almonds on top for the finishing touch.
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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!
Don’t take my word for it...make it and let me know how fast it was devoured.
•4 large croissants
12-16 oz of cubed ham
•6 oz of shredded gruyere cheese
•6 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup chopped chives
•6 eggs
•1 cup half and half
•1 tsp. honey
•1 tsp. Dijon mustard
•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 ( remember that!
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! These ham and cheese hand pies are the perfect #stpatricksday snack! Super easy and so so good! You only need a few ingredients and a cookie cutter!
•clover cookie cutter
•puff pastry sheet
•Dijon mustard
•Swiss cheese
•corned beef (pastrami also tastes great)
•egg for egg wash
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use your cookie cutter on the puff pastry. Smear a good amount of Dijon mustard on half of them. Add the corned beef and cheese. Place the puff pastry on top like a sandwich. Using a fork, press down around each clover. Brush egg wash over and poke 4 little holes in the top. Bake in the oven for approximately 20 minutes. These are SOOOO YUMMY and quite a hit in our home! The kids love them! #puffpastry #cornedbeef #easyrecipe ...
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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!
Don’t take my word for it...make it and let me know how fast it was devoured.
•4 large croissants
12-16 oz of cubed ham
•6 oz of shredded gruyere cheese
•6 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup chopped chives
•6 eggs
•1 cup half and half
•1 tsp. honey
•1 tsp. Dijon mustard
•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 ( remember that!
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Samantha Grimwood| 19th Feb 19
Living for all of these looks, wanna style my closet for me? haha
Candace Connor| 19th Feb 19
I love everything about this! Loving your style and these images!
Sara| 19th Feb 19
I am obsessed with polka dots. So incredibly cute and fun. You’re rocking them! ♡
Ashh| 20th Feb 19
Love polka dots. It’s classic and always look amazing.
Jennifer| 20th Feb 19
I love polka dots!! I’m glad you had fun at the Sharks game. I’m going to the Wings game tonight last minute!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
Jo| 20th Feb 19
Love polka dots too such a statement piece
Ritu Roy| 23rd Feb 19
Polka dots are kinda my thing too! Love your style and that bag x
Monika| 25th Feb 19
Love your bow shoes and the sneakers you’ve linked.
Ashh| 28th Feb 19
Love this trend. Polka dots are classic x
Pamela Denise Sims | 3rd Mar 19
Polka dots are my favorite! Your style is impeccable! Love it!
Tiffany Brown | 3rd Mar 19
I was wondering if you think polka dot print is a good pattern for the bigger girls like me? I personally don’t like the polka dot print on myself I’m a size 14… not a big fan of stripes either. What do you think? I’ve always been self conscious even when I was thinner, something I really need to work on!
aaron reck | 3rd Mar 19
I love polka dots to and my favorite is probably like a pretty pink with purple dots. I think that is so classically cute.
Gabrielle | 3rd Mar 19
I adore polka dots! I have a super fab white shirt with black polka dots that I might just wear out. Glad to see someone else spreading the polka dot love!
Jennifer Crecelius | 3rd Mar 19
LOVE polka dots! They are just so happy, you know?!?
Michelle Damon | 3rd Mar 19
Love these pieces!
Kim Henrichs | 3rd Mar 19
I am so loving polka dots right now!!
Laura | 3rd Mar 19
I love that jacket! It is super cute!
Alina | 4th Mar 19
Ooh, how I love polka dots. Your look is most definitely stunning from head to toe. Very elegant and fresh. Following you on LiketoKnowit app as alinapicazo
Kim | 4th Mar 19
Love the trend to polka dots. You look adorable.
Michelle H. | 4th Mar 19
I love fur jackets and I love that jacket. I also love to have polka dots in my wardrobe arsenal.
Courtney Byers| 4th Mar 19
OMG I am obsessed with the coat. I am so glad polka dots are trending right now. They are a favorite of mine.
nickie | 4th Mar 19
The purse is so cute!!
Lisa Walker | 4th Mar 19
I have always love polka dots! You’ve inspired me to buy more clothes with them to add to my wardrobe. Thanks!
Paula H Pennachio | 4th Mar 19
I agree polka dots are pretty. I have a few pieces of clothing. My one tie in the back summer shirt is the cutest
Rebecca Weiss | 5th Mar 19
I love the dress from Boden in your links! Polka dots are so classic. I don’t think they ever go out of style.
Kathy Bowen | 6th Mar 19
Love the jacket. I have always been fond of polka dots. I am glad to see they are making a comeback.