Emily Schmidt 5/18/21 Emily Schmidt 5/18/21

How to Prepare the BEST Summer Cheeseboard!

There’s nothing better than a fun summer gathering with a beautiful cheese board to top it off! I created this cheese board to bring the fun and beauty of summer to you! It has it all from summer berries to ripe cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices to a variety of amazing cheeses, balsamic strawberries (recipe below) to salami and SO MUCH MORE! It really is the perfect way to kick off summer and enjoy a dinner alfresco in the beautiful weather.

Emily Schmidt 4/9/21 Emily Schmidt 4/9/21

Mint Julep Fruit Salsa

This bright, fresh, and flavorful fruit salsa is the perfect addition to your Kentucky derby party spread! I have to admit I’ve always kind of scoffed at the idea of fruit salsa, but this recipe definitely changed my mind! The addition of the bourbon and mint gives this such a great depth of flavor and I was literally just eating it with a spoon! Serve with some sweeter crackers or chips (cinnamon pita or tortilla chips are ideal) or eat all alone!

Emily Schmidt 6/3/18 Emily Schmidt 6/3/18

Strawberry Print Summer Dress

I am seriously loving the fruit print trend this summer, as vintage fruit print pieces have always been some of my favorite to collect. Treasures like this fruit adorned basket purse and milkglass fruit charm bracelet are just a few of my favorites. I also LOVE the fun print + laidback cut of this new strawberry dress from Forever21, and at less than $20 (!!!!) it's a must-have for summer! As with most pieces at Forever21, go ahead and size up on this one for the best fit! I've linked all my outfit details as well as similar vintage pieces for you to shop above + below!

Emily Schmidt 1/10/18 Emily Schmidt 1/10/18

Quick + Easy Fruit and Yogurt Brunch Parfaits

If you're looking for a sweet brunch treat that's just as easy as it is beautiful- this is for you! These mini individual parfaits are perfect for serving at showers or brunches and you can customize them for any size group. You could also just make them for yourself and store them in the fridge for an easy to grab breakfast or snack! I served my parfaits in individual juice glasses but you can also use mason jars or clear disposable cups. I incorporated these into the place settings at our blogger brunch since they are so cute and colorful! They are super simple and delicious and you can definitely customize them with different fruit, yogurt, or granola if you want! Find the full list of ingredients and easy step by step instructions below!