When I was preparing to graduate high school this time last year I really was not all that hyped about it. I think at the time I was more concerned with graduating with honours, maintaining strong grades and deciding where to go to university. My mind didn't have much time to think about partying or celebrating and even now I look back and think my graduation/prom celebrations weren't all that crazy. But now that I am safely out the other side, I am now wishing I had enjoyed the moment a little more and had more get togethers with my friends when I could before we all parted ways. Seeing as it is that time of year again when all the brands jump on the graduation band wagon to promote their products as the perfect reward for a job well done, I am slowly wishing I had done more to honour my own success as well as the successes of my friends when I had the chance.

So this morning when I opened my email and saw a lovely spread by Urban Outfitters for hosting (and enjoying) the perfect summer graduation party the vibes of nostalgia rushed in like a raging tornado. I thought I would share what they proposed for celebrating you or someone you know who is graduating anything this coming May/June. Whether it be high school, university, or any other triumphant event worth noting. The awesome thing about parties is that you don't necessarily need an excuse to throw one. Sometimes the excuse that "it's a party" is all the reason anyone needs. The amazing thing about summer, is that the weather provides amazing incentive to be outdoors with people you cherish eating good food. Which in my books is all the excuse I'll ever need. 

*All images found on the Urban Outfitters Blog.

Recipes for strawberry shortcakes, sweet potato crisps and peach fruit punch are here.

Alas! My first post about food. Quite ironic that it's taken me this long to talk about food on here considering I eat everyday. Food blogs are also just as important to me as fashion/beauty blogs or interior design blogs. I love food, and take great enjoyment in cooking and eating. I absolutely love finding new and fun ways to do both of these things. Hence why this recipe for a super cool quinoa brunch bowl courtesy of I Am A Food Blog warranted a little discussion on the site today.

This brunch bowl contains many of my most favourite things. For 1: AVOCADOS! I cannot stress enough how much I love avocados. I get so incredibly excited when I find new ways to eat them, serve them (or uhhh style them for Instagram - don't judge). So when I saw that this bowl had the lovely food item I knew I had to find out more. 2: Quinoa. I must admit I have a very wishy-washy relationship with quinoa as it is a relatively new addition to my diet and I don't always know how to make it not taste like dirt. But here with all the other awesome stuff in this bowl I feel like I could do it and actually enjoy it. 3: Eggs. I love me a good soft boiled egg. The best part of eating eggs like this is the minute opportunity to return to childhood excitement when you break open the soft white outer flesh of the egg and release a deliciously rich pocket of yellow yolk. MMMMMMMMM. 4: Tofu. I don't eat tofu very often, but when I do you can bet it'll be deep fried. I love how frying it gives the outer edge an amazing crispy crunch. So much so that it actually makes the rubbery texture, more enjoyable than bearable.

So, feast your eyes below (see what I did there ;))!

Recipe: Quinoa Brunch Bowl w/ Six Minute Soft Boiled Eggs, Creamy Avocado, Tofu Puffs & Miso Mustard Dressing.

*All images found on I AM A FOOD BLOG via BecauseI'mAddicted.