Hola Peeps!

It's been quite a long while since my last post and I do apologize for that.

As life would have it, lots have changed and happened in the interim, however, I am back and ready to blog once again! :-)  Of course it's been quite a while, but I am dusting my brain off to give this blogging thing at least one more go around. So here it goes...

Some of the things you can be on the look out for in the upcoming weeks with This + That with a dash of K.R.A.Z.Y. (granted that Chicago decides to cooperate at some point ) are:

• Urban Gardening (In Bi-Polar Chicago conditions)
• "Let's grow gardens now lawns!" 
• "Food is free."

• Practical Style & Fashion - tips + looks
• Dressing for your body type and your budget
• How to thrift for things that are actually useful

• Entertaining + Lifestyle Ideas
• Food
• Drinks
• Fun

• And so much more!
•  Mostly life in general as I see it through my eyes :-)

Peace Love & Happiness to you all! Have a fantasic day! 

Cheers! XOXO!

--KRD

Sudden Realization...

So friends, as you can see, the few blog photos that I did have, I miraculously deleted them ALL from my phone on Google+ (obviously accidentally)... Which means I will need to re-upload all those photos (granted I still have them all).  Please me patient with me as I update my blog.  In the mean time, feel free to check out my new posts which have actual pictures! =-)

Food Diary: Egg, Meat & Potato Melody Mash-up!!

One of the wonderful benefits of my job at Catalyst Ranch is the leftovers from the corporate meetings' lunches (pretty much on a daily) that we get to enjoy as well. We are also allowed take to take food home, and what ever else is left we donate the extra food to the Pacific Gardens Mission.  

Well, first off we get our food catered for our corporate clients from the deliciously nutritious Big Delicious Planet, and may I just say, they are the Bomb.com.  I know that's super lame but so very true.

Now some weeks I can take home a lot of food because we may be packed with meetings, which means more leftovers.  Now depending on the dish, I may just take it home and eat it as is, but normally I use the leftovers to create something else delicious!

One of my favorite dishes to remix is the Potato Melody which consists of red, russet and sweet potatoes with onions, red pepper and garlic. Now of course this is already great just as is, but you can always take something to the next level!

So here is my "Egg, Meat & Potato Melody Mash-up."  This is pretty much always my go to brunch meal for my teammates after a great Saturday workout. The best part is that there are endless options to making this a fabulous brunch meal on the go or to sit and share among family and friends.

On this go around I used the previously mentioned potato melody from Big D because I had it, chicken breast (also from Big D), topped with fresh Parmesan cheese (also from Big D!) 

RECIPE:

(IF you are using already cooked potatoes just warm them up in the skillet. If making from fresh potatoes be sure to cook potatoes and vegetables through before adding meat and eggs.)

    Ingredients:

• Potatoes (your choice, or choose them all)
• Vegetables (your choice also. Pick what you actually like to make the meal tailored to your taste. The sky is the limit: onion, shallots, garlic, peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, spinach, I could go on and on...)
• Meat (cooked before putting with potatoes: bacon, sausage, turkey, chicken, etc....)
• Eggs 
• Cheese (shredded for topping)

Directions:

1. If using raw potatoes, place in skillet with a little olive oil and cook on medium heat.
2. Add vegetables and cook through.
3. Add cooked meat once the potatoes and vegetable are cooked through.
4. Once everything is nice and hot, crack the desired amount of eggs over the top of mixture (make a few spaces in the potato mixture so that the egg will cook through).
5. Once the egg has turned white and the yolk is still runny, remove and plate.
6. Top with cheese of choice.

The terrible photos are from this afternoon's meal. Also please note that I usually forget to take a finished product photo until I am halway through the meal =-\... 

Let me know what types of mixtures you enjoy! I love learning and sharing new ways of making things!

Peace Peeps! Happy Saturday!

Summertime Dreaming in Vintage

One of the many things that saddens me of the modern world is that so many gems get tossed to the wayside...  Exhibit A: Gorgeous Vintage Swimsuits.  Granted, this style of swimsuit was popular some time ago, there is something to be said of the sleekness of them.  These swimsuits were not only figure flattering, they were modest while making women look beautiful in whatever the skin.  This was an age of glamour and class, and it definitely shows in the swimwear!

 Here is a small homage to this lovely style of swimwear.  Gone but not forgotten!!!

Jane Russell

Dorthy Dandridge 

 Elizabeth Taylor

Marilyn Monroe

Diahann Carroll

Rita Hayworth

Ava Gardner

Sophia Loren

**ALL PHOTOS FOUND ON GOOGLE IMAGES**

Too Busy Living

Hello Friends!!

It's been quite a while since I have posted anything, mainly due to my full time job as a Special Events Assistant Coordinator at Catalyst Ranch, as well as playing co-ed flag football in the CBL Chicago League in between.  It's definitely been hard to balance my life (and personal affairs), let alone attempt to blog about anything!

Sooooo, in my efforts to get back to me and what I love, this is yet another attempt to keep up with myself and revamp this blog yet again.  For the time being I have added some shots of life over the past year or so to help get you up to speed.

Keep an eye out for some changes and upcoming posts! I don't want to disappoint!

Lauren & I at the Green Wedding Alliance Committed Wedding Show in March 2013

The Ranch Ladies and I winning the best bookcase award for the Make the Case Fundraiser  in November 2012

More of the Ranch Ladies and I at the 10th Catalyst Ranch Anniversary Party in November 2012

Arrogant Bastards Spring 2012

Me in my 2nd Pro Bowl October 2012

Courvoisier Sponsored CBL Kick-Off Party April 2013

Playing in my 1st Pro Bowl June 2012

Lauren and I at Thursday Therapy in August 2012

Happy Spring Peeps! Chat with you soon! XOXO

Don't worry Guys I haven't forgotten about you! I did a few sets for the guys too. I tend to make way more than this but here's the start! 

 Weekend Getaway

 Casually Clean

For the Boys

So I'm obviously extremely hooked at the moment to Polyvore. Here are more sets that I've put together the last few days. Take a look. Tell me what you think! Peace Friends!

 Rockin Out in Color

 Luxury at Home

 From the Office to the Bar

 Casual Confidence

 Mountaintop Mornings

 Errands in Neon

 Fall-Like Winter

 Chic Chicks Ride Too

Summertime Dreaming Blues

Here are a few more sets I threw together last night. Tell me what you think!

To like me on Polyvore just click the link on the right of the page.

Navajo Meet State Street

Cool Calm Collected

Youth in Revolt 

Neon Mix-Up

I just wandered upon this marvelous site and I'm so happy I found it!! This is the first of many sets. I LOVE this site!! Check it out for yourself at www.polvore.com & check out my personal page by clicking on this here link----> 

Hola friends! Sorry I've been missing in action the past few weeks but life has been a bit hectic lately so bear with me. For the time being you can head over to my new tumblr page here and tell me what you think! Until next time! Peace Peeps!

Today's Look: Good-Day Sun-Shine!!

I feel like we've won the nice weather lottery! Well, at least for now, so I decided to take advantage of it and enjoy some sunshine...

Being inspired by the recent flood sunshine, I decided that my new floral print glasses from Aldo would be perfect as a foundation for my outfit today. To complete the look I pulled out my peachy colored espadrille wedges I got from Target a few years ago, paired with jeans and my khaki colored cotton blazer from J.Crew, threw on a cotton t-shirt, and I'm out the door!

The look is simple and easy, and comfortable enough for a walk in the park...

Or to stop and smell the flowers...

Or to scale walls to capture the artwork =-)

However you look at it, this is a perfect everyday look for almost anywhere on days like this!

So whatever you do, or whatever you wear, make sure you enjoy today some way some how!

Peace Peeps!

Jacket: J. Crew * Jeans: United Colors of Benetton * Shirt & Shoes: Target * Glasses: Aldo