A grateful thanks...

....To my beautiful friend/blogger Hannah.

Things are looking very different...and very FABULOUS on my blog now thanks to her talent!

Its like she read my mind with the new design, thus if you are looking for a new style and need a little help/inspiration, she's the perfect fit for you!  I promise :)

You can find Miss Hannah @ her blog:

Isn't she precious?  

Now as my Saturday goes...I got a chance to browse a few antique stores today...and stumbled upon a frame for a project i've been wanting to craft up for my living room!

Can't wait to begin, just need to find some perfect twigs..haha.

Have a happy afternoon!

S

New blog Name & Layout

Sorry I've been swamped with papers and midterms...

I needed a fresh new blog start...thus "Once a Cheetah, Always a Cheetah" is here to stay!

Much more original, and much more fitting for me :)...

I love all things cheetah and punny sayings...so bingo!

Yet, still working on coloring and layout and such...bare with me (and shoot me insight if you'd like).

I'll be traveling to NYC for a quick spring break weekend in March with my boyfriend, needless to say I am SO EXCITED.  I cannot wait for all the shopping, restaurants, and pretty sights to take in!

This is the look I want to find:  a blush maxi pleated skirt and a black leather jacket!

So chic!

Have a happy Cheetah day!

S

Sandals

...I know its still too cold outside to wear anything strappy & revealing on your feet...
but i'm loving all the new spring items out right now!

my loves:

:Pulled Tide Wedges from Anthropologie:

: Ginger Gladiators from Sam Edelman:

:Enchantment Heels from Anthropologie (how cute are those laces!!):

Happy spring shoe shopping!

S

Tinted Mint

I am loving the color mint for spring..
According to InStyle magazine, this is the color for 2012!
Here are a few fabulous "minty" things I'll be needing soon :)

:Mint Blazer found @ The Blond Salad:

:Mint ceramic bowl found @ Anthropologie:

:Mint Sunflower necklace found @ Jcrew:

:Mint polka-dot socks from Madewell:

Have a minty fresh day!

S

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Whats on the menu for supper tonight?
Chicken, broccoli, and lemon stir-fry!
I love asian meals (minus all the sodium) and I figured this dish looked fabulous!
Curiosity of the wonderful Martha Stewart...

:Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick, florets separated
• 1 small lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

:Directions:

1. In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 3 tablespoons water, vinegar, honey, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Pour half of the mixture into another bowl; reserve. Place chicken in remaining mixture; let marinate 15 minutes.
2. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add half the chicken; cook, tossing often, until brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Repeat with another 1/2 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken. Wipe skillet with a paper towel.
3. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli and lemon, tossing often, until broccoli is bright green, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; cook until broccoli is tender and lemon is translucent, about 6 minutes.
4. Add reserved marinade, cornstarch mixture, chicken, and any accumulated juices from plate. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring until thickened, 1 minute. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Enjoy this healthy meal!

S

Leather

Loving the motorcycle chic look lately!
I think these stunning Free People finds are adequate inspiration for a much needed trip to the mall...
Time to break open my piggy bank :)

)Free People Red Leather Jacket(

)Free People Vegan Leather Skirt(

)totally obsessed with the polka dot tights too(

)Free People Aegean Leather Pants in a to DIE for blue!(

Happy leather shopping!

S

Hello Mountain Top

I'm loving the website Pinterest for all of their daily workout inspiration...

Here are a few fun tips I found for my next stint at the gym or hunger attack at the fridge:

:Some heart healthy cardio:

:If you must indulge, do it with a skinny Starbucks :) :

:Yummy:

some fun inspiration :)

Have a happy, healthy day!

S