Citrus Sorbet Cups
Bella Breakdown Looking for a perfectly refreshing treat this summer? These raspberry – infused citrus sorbet cups are the obvious choice! The delicious delights are sure to be a hit at any Fourth of July gathering, summer pool party, or outdoor picnic. To make: 1. Combine 3 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar in a pot 2. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves 3. Once the sugar mixture has cooled, combine it in a blender with 5 cups of raspberries 4. Blend until well mixed 5. Pour the mixture into an...
10-Minute Floral Summer Centerpiece
Bella Breakdown Creating a beautiful table scape for summer couldn’t be simpler with this easy and elegant centerpiece. – Begin with a simple bubble vase and fill it about 3/4 full with water. – Take five strands of lily grass and bend them into a circle. – Press the grass into the water. – Take several tulips and press them down into the water in various places. – Gently place several votive candles and allow them to float on top of the water. – Light the candles and you have a beautiful centerpiece. One thing you can cross off...
Make Your Own Summer Wedding Bouquet
Bella Breakdown Forgo an expensive bouquet by making your own bouquet of blossoms in this blush and bashful color scheme. Start by combining three light pink O’Hara roses as the center of the bouquet, crisscrossing the stems. Add some Scabiosa as the next outer layer around the roses. Next, add a beautiful peony to make a focal point. You can also add some white mini Calla lilies. Next, add in some green poppy pods to provide texture and a pop of color. Wispy hydrangea and silver dollar eucalyptus complete the bouquet along the outer edges. Use the floral tape...
Twisted Half-Up
Bella Breakdown We joined forces with Birmingham, Alabama-based salon Wheelhouse to bring you this pretty, casual look that’s perfect to dress up for work or dress down for the weekend. All you’ll need? Some hairspray and a few clear elastics. Choose a product that gives you flexibility, instead of a hairspray. Start with a section of hair close to the part and begin a loose braid towards the back of your head. The braid should be imperfect. Tease the end of the braid with a comb to hold it in place, then relax the braid by tugging slightly outwards....
Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing
Bella Breakdown Simply adding in wedges of creamy avocado and a fiery buttermilk dressing makes this good for you pasta salad feel like a hearty meal. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed and drained 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered 3 green onions, sliced 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons light sour cream 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 garlic cloves,...
