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Event-Ful Weekend, And Some Must-Try Healthy Recipes!

August 26, 2013 by Cassie 34 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Hope you all had an awesome weekend.  Ours was very full, but very good…. I am going to back track a bit and include Thursday night’s event in this post as well.

Thursday evening, my partner, Sarah, and I headed to a launch party for Ginger and Spice Vintage Rentals.  Sherry and Erin are the owners of Ginger and Spice Marketplace, a great shop in Walkersville, MD.  They are venturing into the rental business for special events such as weddings and I wish them the best!  These girls certainly know how to style beautifully and I am sure they will be a smashing success.  I wanted to share some of the photos from the launch party… and any local brides and photographers out there will want to pay attention!

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This area was my favorite space… church pews and mixed vintage chairs perfect for an outdoor wedding!

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And I loved the color pairing here….

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Photo shoot props!

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I had to walk away from this table…. it smelled like buttercream goodness!

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Sewing drawers filled with flowers make a gorgeous centerpiece.

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Love this pink sofa!

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This table was full of fun vintage clocks.

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This table was filled with pink depression glass… romantic!

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It was a beautifully staged event!  Sarah and I were happy to be there to help them celebrate the beginning of something wonderful.

My festivities continued Friday morning as I hosted coffee for about 10-15 friends.  It was so great to catch up!  We ended up chatting for almost 4 hours!!!  I had made several dishes, a healthy blueberry french toast casserole, banana bread, banana greek yogurt muffins, fruit, and a kale frittata.  The muffins and frittata were a huge hit, so I wanted to share those recipe links with you.

The kale frittata can be found at My Kitchen in the Rockies.  I followed it minus the sausage, and it was delicious!  The cheese on top was my favorite part!

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And the banana greek yogurt muffins can be found at Averie Cooks.  She used rainbow sprinkles on top of hers.  I sprinkled cinnamon and sugar on mine instead, which I prefer.  They were super moist and yummy!
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Saturday was the most eventful day of the weekend!  Chris had to work in the morning, and I took Emmy to a birthday party, but the evening’s festivities began at 4 pm when we arrived at Elk Run Winery for the Great Grape Run, a 5k Trail run benefiting the March of Dimes.  Several of my friends ran with me.  Here we are before the race!  The kids all hung out as well with several of the husbands, playing in the fields, and listening to live music.

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And we’re off! (I am over to the right in both pictures with a pink shirt and blue hat).

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And at the end.  What you see here is me and my friend Maureen about to finish. I realized after examining the photo that the reason my smile is so big is that the head you see in the right corner is Emmy’s.  As I got to the end and saw here there cheering “Yay, Mommy!” I was so happy.  Her pride in her mama helped me get through the end with a big smile on my face.  Thank you so much to Joseph for capturing this moment for me.

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This run was by far the most challenging 5k I have participated in.  It was very hilly, and a narrow trail run through the vineyards.  I felt like I was running through a labyrinth, as grape vines were on either side of the trail and we wove and I felt like I would never make it out!!!  We had to make two loops around weaving, running uphill…. The best part was that as a runner we received 6 wine tastings!  WOOHOO!  So after the run, we all hung out with our families, enjoyed the wine and the beautiful night and live music.  It was a perfect night after the run was over! ๐Ÿ™‚  Oh, and one of my friends’ 10 year old daughter ran it in 26 minutes and got a medal!  Way to go, Catherine!!!!  We were all o proud of her.  I won something, too, but by no means because of my “most okayest runner” status.  I won a gift certificate to a restaurant in a raffle!  Sweet Clover also donated a gift certificate and I was thrilled that a good friend who is a huge Sweet Clover supporter won!  What a night!

Sunday was put to good use working on projects, taking a long walk with my girlfriends to catch up on life, and playing with friends (for the kids).  In the evening, I made a salad I had been wanting to make since I first saw the recipe at The Chronicles of Home.  I was excited to use watermelon and basil straight from our garden for this fabulous watermelon, quinoa, feta, and basil salad.
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Chris was unsure about it, but once I made it, I made him taste it because I told him it would surprise him.  It was AMAZING!!!!!!  I served it with tilapia broiled with hot peppers, onions, olive oil, and lime juice…. It was a healthy and delicious meal!  Oh, and we complimented it with the chilled red wine we purchased the evening before from Elk Run’s The Red Door blend.

I am generally a healthy eater, but I am attempting to clean it up a bit, so I am happy to share with you the amazing recipes I find along my way!

Also, on a very sad side note, I learned this weekend that one of my friends from church as a child ( we were youth group pals and good friends for 10 years) was diagnosed last week with stage 4 stomach cancer.  She is my age, 35.  Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
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  1. Kirby Carespodi says

    August 26, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Yay! for the run and fun, but so sorry about your friend.

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  2. Courtney says

    August 26, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Go Cassie!! You certainly live life to the fullest! And thanks for the recipe links…you know I’ll be happy to read about any other clean recipe ideas you have ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  3. Rhonda @ home.made. says

    August 26, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Love those pews for an outdoor wedding. I hope your friends business goes well!

    Just pinned those muffins and now need that casserole recipe too …

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  4. [email protected] says

    August 26, 2013 at 11:25 am

    mmmm…that frittata looks yum! Thanks for sharing! xo Kristin

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  5. Our Pinteresting Family says

    August 26, 2013 at 11:33 am

    That race looks like a lot of fun. Who can turn down a race with wine tastings? ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing the info about Ginger & Spice. I’m going to have to let my photographer friend know about the props they have. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. The Far Fifty says

    August 26, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I’m very so sorry about your friend. Hugs to you, friend.

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  7. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Looks like you had a great weekend and got your exercise in! I bet that run is fun on the winery, too…my type of run. ๐Ÿ˜‰ I’m sorry to hear about your friend…35 is way way too young. ๐Ÿ™

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  8. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    What a beautiful space! I can’t even begin to take in the great things. Glad you had lots of fun this weekend, and keep sharing those recipes! I will be praying for your friend. I’m going to our little friend Xander’s funeral today who just lost his 9 year battle with cancer. So sad but He loved the Lord and was such a great example of faith and trust!

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  9. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Congrats on surviving your hardest 5K yet! Good for you!! Your recipes all sound delicious, particularly the kale frittata! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Very sorry about the news on your friend. 35… And thanks for the shout-out ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m so glad you guys loved it! I bet it was especially great with a watermelon straight from you garden!!

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  11. Michelle Scheibe says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Look at you kicking running hiney. And who were the geniuses that had wine at the end instead of beer. Amazing.

    And those recipes actually all sound good. Who am I?

    Sorry about your friend. ๐Ÿ™ The guy I went to homecoming with in high school was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer last year and he’s cancer free today! There’s hope!

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  12. pam {simple details} says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Love your weekends jam packed with fun! Congrats on the tough race, sounds very cool though that it was in the evening and not the typical! The brunch recipe look delish! Have a great week, Cassie!

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  13. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    a 5k at a winery – now that I could do! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Praying for your friend- that’s just awful

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  14. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    All those vintage props will make for some gorgeous events! Congrats on your challenging run. You had the best cheerleader out there! And so sorry to hear about your friend. Cancer really needs to be eradicated NOW!

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  15. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    August 26, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Looks like another crazy busy weekend! Thanks for the recipes, I am always looking for new ways to use Kale.

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  16. Julia Konya says

    August 26, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    I’m always amazed to read how much you can pack into a weekend. I’m getting tired just reading it, LOL.
    The launch party looks like fun, congrats on the run. And I’m so so sorry to hear about your friend I will keep her in my thoughts.

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  17. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    August 26, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    A special prayer for your dear friend.
    You accomplish more and have more energy than anyone!

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  18. Anne says

    August 26, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Well Emmy cheering her Mom just choked me up, what a girl!

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  19. Rita says

    August 26, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    wow looks like a full weekend and I LOVE that wedding “staged” goodness!! Too bad I eloped or that would have been what I wanted!

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  20. Mrs. DeVore says

    August 26, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Those recipes sound delicious! Great job on the run, hills are no fun!

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  21. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    August 26, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    Go Cassie, Go!! You rock! And a winery run….could it have been more perfect for you? ๐Ÿ™‚ xo So sorry about your friend…devastating. Love you xo thinking good thoughts.

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  22. Allison says

    August 26, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. I will her in my prayers. You had a fun packed weekend! Good for you on that run Cassie! I love that Emmy is standing there cheering mom on.

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  23. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    August 26, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    I love fun-busy weekends … and healthy recipes!! I’m going to need to try that kale frittata. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  24. Amber Wills says

    August 27, 2013 at 4:06 am

    I want that coral coach so bad. Nick would never let me have it, but I feel like it needs me. I should find one just like it, buy it, and claim it just showed up one day. He can’t turn free away can he?

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  25. Dear Emmeline says

    August 27, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    thanks for sharing the banana muffin recipe! looks delish!

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  26. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    August 27, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    great post Cassie! I went through and updated myself on all of your most recent posts too- man, you have been busy!!! Your run looks fun even though it was a challenge. So sorry to hear about your friend. That is awful. Keep us updated.

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  27. Vintage Prairie Style says

    August 27, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    thinking about your friend.
    keya

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  28. [email protected] says

    August 27, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    beautiful post Cassie and so glad to hear you had a great time too! love the picture of you with that big smile when you see your daughter ๐Ÿ™‚ so sorry to hear about your friend, she is so young 35 years old only, I will pray and keep her in my thoughts

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  29. Catherine says

    August 27, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Wow – that hire business has some great stuff – love the pink sofa!!

    You look so happy running, between you and Courts I’m thinking I might gt some motivation to do something!!

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  30. Ali Richardson says

    August 28, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Sounds like such a fun weekend. I love that smiley pic of you running. Well done friend ๐Ÿ™‚ Xo prayers for your friend, that’s such sad news.

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  31. Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Oooo I love that coral sofa with the aqua trunk!

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  32. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Oh prayers for your friend and her family! Looks like an awesome weekend, Cass… lots of good stuff. ๐Ÿ™‚
    xo Heidi

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  33. Roberts Tracy says

    September 4, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Hey I really loved the way you set your dining tables with the lovely varied range of wooden chairs, it looks to be a great idea, and the chairs are just perfectly complementing the dining table with the stylish designs, I have seen similar styles of chairs at CommercialSeats.com while purchasing few furnishings for my restaurant.

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  34. Samantha Brown says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:08 am

    Hey even I had found similar set of dining chairs at Restaurant furniture warehouse an online furniture store amazing sets of restaurant furniture chairs.

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