on the go :: summer in aspen

We are fortunate to have the best of the Roaring Fork Valley right out our front door. One of those 'bests' being Aspen. As winter eases into spring we eagerly await the arrival of summer in town. And we prepare for days full of festivals and music. Hikes and camping. Shopping strolls and dinners on the patio. Good food and great wine. Weddings and sporting events. Hot air balloons and gondola rides. Friends and family visiting. And tourists - yes, we look forward to the visitors from afar. After all, this place is too great to not share. For those that can't make it here this year, at least this time lapse video from a local Basalt-ine will give you a few minutes of what we look forward to enjoying all summer long.

Aspen Timelapse from jason dewey on Vimeo.

Baptism Brunch

Out littlest members of Express Yourself were recently baptized, surrounded by family and friends from near and far. It was such a blessing to have a great gathering and a delightfully delicious way to celebrate the Summer! Here is a sampling of the day, including some delectable treats and sweets by Mandi Evans that we enjoyed during our Baptism Brunch.

{blessed!}

In the Kitchen

Here are a few summertime goodies we are after for our very own kitchens...

The perfect kitchen timer and iPhone/iPod stereo system to keep us entertained while prepping dinner. Available from www.ihomeaudio.com for $100.

A cute little tool to remove the stems and cores from our delicious summer strawberries.

Available from Williams-Sonoma for $8.

This OXO Pitter would be perfect for our new obsession with both olives and cherries this season.

Available from Williams-Sonoma for $14.

From Monkeys Always Look on etsy is this fabulous set of herb markers for our littlest garden.

Available online at etsy for $22.

And a perfect, collapsible tote to get us to and from the local farmer's market.

Available at Sur La Table for $40.

Photo available for purchase from diirvine on etsy.

To locate your local farmer's market, click here. For info on the Basalt Sunday Market, visit their website.

{eat fresh. eat local. enjoy!}

Friday Favorites: Vol. 6

Another week and another round of favorites. Just in time to celebrate the coming holiday weekend, here are our picks for burgers and beer, backyard bocce and a little barbeque.

{Cheeseburger Invite by Stevie Streck}

{Burger Press from Williams Sonoma}

{Invite by Boatman Geller}

{Vintage Book Page BBQ Print from Etsy}

{Grill Master Patch from Etsy}

{Beer Invite from Stevie Streck}

{Backyard Bocce as seen on HGTV}

{Bone Suckin' Sauce}

Be safe! Have fun! And see you on Monday (or Tuesday)!

Friday Favorites: Vol. 5

This Friday Favorites features an ode to two of our favorite things - bikes and picnics.

{Crane/Kate Spade Vintage Bicycle Cards}

{Electra Cruiser Bike}

{Kate Spade Bike Picnic Basket}

{Picnic Time Blanket}

 

{Vintage Picnic Plates via Etsy}

Once you've got the essentials, all you have to do is pack the perfect picnic. Enjoy!

Colorado Cuisine

If you've lived in Colorado

you have probably heard of the cookbooks

by the Junior League of Denver,

a non-profit organization of women

dedicated to building better communities.

Instant classics, they present the best recipes

for true Colorado cuisine.

Their fifth cookbook,

Colorado Classique,

lives up the reputation of the

four cookbooks preceeding it.

One glance through this newest cookbook

and you will be craving the culinary delights

featured within.

Purchase your copy for $29.95

at Express Yourself,

your favorite local bookstore

or directly from The Junior League of Denver.

Chocolate Fix

Bloomsberry & Co. is all natural, kosher certified, premium chocolate.

High-end chocolate with witty and whimsical wrappers.

There is more than one way to enjoy

your sweet tooth with these sweet treats.

Holiday, birthday and everyday fun styles

available at Express Yourself for $6.

Easy Gifts for Anyone on Your List!

Table Topics continue to be a best-seller

and for good reason.

They are easy to give, fun to receive

and they keep the conversation/party/evening going!

These 4" square lucite cubes hold more than 100 questions,

from the provocative to the insane.

At $26, they are easy on your budget

and a guaranteed great gift buy.

Not Your Mother's Dinner Party

The 60's

The 70's

The 80's

Girls Night Out

Gourmet

Perfect stocking stuffer sizes abound as well.

Whether it's for a pet lover or wine connoisseur,

and even a bride to be, we've got you covered

at only $10 each.

Wedding Shower

Bachelorette Party

Wine

Pet

All Table Topics are available at Express Yourself.

Cupcakes and Cowboys

Happy Birthday Amy!

Last night, she celebrated her birthday in true Amy style,

enjoying three of her favorite things...