April showers bring May flowers

You should definitely be putting those flowers in these fabulous bud vases from Ikea. Put a couple of blooms into each vase and line them up along the dinner table. Set the table with some paper plates in complementary colors (white, purple, or black would look great) and voila! You've got a picture perfect presentation for about ten bucks total. Vases $0.99 each, Ikea- they also come in metallics.

Trench Report!

This trench is just the right length and it's lightweight enough for spring or fall. It goes with practically anything and it's a bargain - $39.99 at Burlington Coat Factory.

It's crunch time

Having a Cinco de Mayo party or planning a dinner gathering soon and need to impress your guests? These Azteca shells can transform your average plate of greens into a gourmet looking first course. They are sold in most grocery stores in the refrigerator section and are a cinch to prepare.

Great day dress

This dress is perfect for walking around shopping, a family gathering, or even a date. Toss this on with a strand of beads, a colorful bag, and some flip flops for a casual day out, or grab a metallic belt and some heels for night. $21.60 at Kohl's. 

The Perfect Little Pick-Me-Up

When I saw this wallet I knew I had to spread the word. ($14.99 at Urban Outfitters) It's great for a gift- whether it's a birthday present or just a little something for a friend who's been really stressed out lately. Stick a Dunkin Donuts gift card in there, I'm sure she'll appreciate it. Better yet, buy one for yourself and then go out for a latte. You deserve it babe.

Once you pop, you seriously can't stop

I love this recipe. The great thing about it is that you probably already have the ingredients in the pantry. It's SO simple and super cheap. Put some together in a cute bowl next time you have friends over and they'll be uber impressed by your DIY treat.

TIME for a little color!

I'm thinking of doing a little seasonal redecorating. Rather than actually purchasing big ticket items and then having to replace them in six months or so, I'm going to pick up some bright, inexpensive pieces that will add a little cheer to my apartment. I'm loving this cute clock - $26.21 at Sears.

Here comes the sun...

Or at least that's what I'm hoping! Why is it still so cold in New York? I'm from TN, so I'm definitely not used to this kind of weather. When I saw this shoe it made me so excited for spring to finally show up. I love the yellow color and these are both adorable and practical for the city. Oh yeah, the price ain't too bad either - $39.95 from Bakers.