CHICKEN LIVER PATE, BLACKBERRY, & HAZELNUT CROSTINI

This delicious and unexpected chicken liver pate, blackberry, and hazelnut crostini is sure to be your next party hit.  It is filling, fruity, crunchy, savory, and nutty all in the same bite.  I frequently enjoy pates with jams and decided to translate this concept to account for the fresh summer berries that tempt me on each shopping excursion.  Next, radishes are my go to for crunch and a bit of a bite for any dish and add an unexpected, but delicious element to this appetizer.  Bonus points if you have leftover pate and get to make yourself some pate and cornichon sandwiches for lunch!

FETE TO FASHION: WHAT TO WEAR TO AN OUTDOOR SUMMER WEDDING

Stunning Virginia Farm wedding designed by Easton Events and photographed by Eric Kelley via Once Wed.

With summer wedding season upon us and the need to balance looking adorable while not melting is a tough balance to achieve. My recipe is a cocktail length sheath or airy, flowing maxi with wedges, a statement piece of jewelry and of course sunnies and sunscreen.

COLOR CRAVING: LEMON YELLOW

As we start to plan our our backyard outdoor space my thoughts to what color accents we should pull in (see inspiration ideas here).  Although I tend to stay away from yellow in most aspects of my life, including always avoiding yellow Skittles (yes I'm weird), I spotted this beautiful outdoor space from Better Homes and Gardens and was immediately drawn to the happy lemon yellow couch and felt it completely invigorated the simple, modern outdoor space.  You won't yet find me decked out in head to toe lemon yellow, but you might see me in the adorable lemon bikini.  See below for more lemon yellow ideas.