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JICAMA PEACH SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS JICAMA PEACH SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS

New recipe! If you’re like me and craving some lighter veggie-based meals at the moment you will love this crunchy, textured salad topped with easy air-fryer shrimp seasoned with ginger and lime. 

Head to www.JessOBSESSED.com for the full recipe and tag me in your posts if you made this! #glutenfree #glutenfreefoodie #glutenfreechef #glutenfreemeals #glutenfreecooking #glutenfreerecipes #nogluten #wheatfreediet #gffood #glutenfreegirl #glutenfreefinds #healthyfood #healthyfoodie #healthymealideas #plantbaseddinner #easymeal #simplerecipes #newrecipe #dinnerideas #easycooking #cleanrecipes #wellplatedrecipes #tastyrecipes #easyrecipes #quickrecipes #healthyrecipes #recipeideas #recipeshare #dinnerrecipes #cookwithme
I wanted to write "Never met a cocktail I didn't l I wanted to write "Never met a cocktail I didn't like" as the caption but that's not exactly true πŸ˜‚ 

JB will tell you I reliably taste at least 3 wines before settling on the one I want to order and have in fact ordered a cocktail only to realize I wanted something else and order a different one! 

Generally, I am a white wine, rose, or tequila girl but this mojito at Leon de Nimman in the uber-hip Nimman district of Chiang Mai, Thailand was πŸ˜πŸ’ƒπŸ”₯. 

Search "Chiang Mai" on JessObsessed.com for the most perfect 4-day Chiang Mai itinerary, possibly my favorite city in Asia! 

 #beautifuldestinations #exploremore #passionpassport #stayandwander #travelgram #traveladdicts #seetheworld #traveltherenext #thewanderingtourist #letsgosomewhere  #traveladdict #travelblogger #traveldiary #traveljournal #wheretogonext #travelpassion #iamtraveler #travelbucketlist #prettycity #traveladvice #chiangmaitrip #chiangmaifood #chiangmaitravel #chiangmairestaurant #chiangmailife #chiangmaifoodie #reviewchiangmai #thailandtravel #thailandinstagram #thailandtravelguide
Get the look: Modern-Glam with a dash of Industria Get the look: Modern-Glam with a dash of Industrial Chic. 

I love home decor and making mood boards / design plans! For our  old apartment in Long Island City, I wanted the decor to remain true to the industrial-style building, and to create a balance between my more girly-glam taste and JB's request for something more, uh, subtle and neutral πŸ˜‚

If you're looking for some home decor inspo and this is your style, search "Apartment Tour" on JessObsessed.com to see the whole apartment tour and shop the entire look for your home! 

The couch, lamp and paintings all came with us to our new apartment in Connecticut too, even though I went with a completely different home decor style. Would you want to see a tour of our current apartment also? Tell me in the comments, if we get 100 comments I'll do the post! πŸ‘‡

xxx

 #homedecorating #homedecorinspo #homedecorideas #interiordecor #homedecorlovers #interiordecorating #interiordecoratingideas #decorlovers #decortrends #interiordesigninspiration #homeideas #decorinspo #homedecorblog #homestyling #homedecorblogger #howihome #scrollstoppinghome #myhomevibe #storyofmyhome  #makehomematter #cornerofmyhome #heyhomehey #homestyle #homedecorator #interiordesigning #houseideas #spaceplanning #homedesignideas
"Never trust your fears; they don't know your stre "Never trust your fears; they don't know your strength" 
- Athena Singh 

Honestly, I look back at this photo and I think, holy sh*t did I really do that? 

You may not know this about me but I am TERRIFIED of heights. And I'm definitely not what you'd call an adrenaline junkie. Bungee jumping, skydiving, all that really does not appeal to me. 

But when we were in Tulum visiting the most magical cenotes and the guide said, hey who wants to jump in from the cliff up here? I threw my hand up and said, yep let's go. Because it looked so fun, and even though I was shaking and scared and thinking, omg am I insane, I knew I wanted to try. I don't ever want to be the kind of person who lets fear stop me from trying things I want to do. 

So I took a deep breath and I leapt. Splashed into the water, came up sputtering with the biggest smile on my face. 

You're stronger than your fear, and what you get out of overcoming it is so worth it. Don't let fear stop you. 

xxx

 #affirmationpositive #motivationoftheday #motivationeveryday #fearlessmotivation #motivationmonday #motivationtuesday #goodthoughts #onlygoodvibes #personalgrowth #positiveattitude #positiveenergy #positivemindset #positivevibesonly #selfgrowth #selfdevelopmentjourney #selfimprovementdaily #mindshift #inspiredaction #strongmindset #cornersofmyworld #thehappynow #everysquareastory #lifeunscripted #nothingisordinary #personalblog #reclaimthehappy #seeksimplicity #stillswithstories #tulum #cenotes
Let's play a game: Guess what I'm staring harder a Let's play a game: Guess what I'm staring harder at, the food and drinks menu or the sunset πŸ˜‚

xxx

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Decadent, delicious, rich brownies that are also g Decadent, delicious, rich brownies that are also gluten-free? Yes, the holy grail of gluten-free desserts does exist, I promise. 

Head to the blog and search "Brownies" for the epic recipe for these gluten-free cheesecake brownies. 

xxx #bakersofinstagram #bakersgonnabake #bakingfromscratch #bakinglove #homebaker #homebaked #bakingathome #bakedgoods #bakeandshare #thebakefeed #feedfeedbaking #bakingaddiction #bakerlife #selftaughtbaker #bakingfun #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreedesserts #tastyrecipes #recipeideas #recipeshare
Count your rainbows instead of your thunderstorms Count your rainbows instead of your thunderstorms 🌈🌈🌈

This photo was taken at Doi Inthanon National Park outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand. We had the most magical day hiking through the cloud forest, passing waterfalls, visiting a local village and then this rainbow appeared! 

It felt like a reminder to pause, take a moment, take in the moment and be present. I remember feeling so grateful and so fortunate to have these travel experiences. 

What travel moment are you most grateful for? 

xxx

#passionpassport #stayandwander  #travelgram #traveladdicts #seetheworld #traveltherenext #welltravelled #exploringtheglobe #keepexploring #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #speechlessplaces #artofdestinations #traveladdict #theglobewanderer #travelblogger #traveldiary #wheretogonext #travelpassion #iamtraveler #travelbucketlist #thetraveltribe #passportcollective #travelcommunity #girlaroundtheworld #girlsthatwander #girlsvsglobe  #shetravels #sheisnotlost #wearetravelgirls
How to plan the perfect bachelorette party so that How to plan the perfect bachelorette party so that it's easy, stress-free and fun is on the blog! 

Let's face it, even though bachelorette parties are supposed to be a fun celebration, most often they are stressful and filled with drama. Lots of competing opinions (when it should be about the bride!) can lead to lots of stress, especially for the people planning the party. 

Luckily, I have planned a few bachelorette parties in my day and I have come up with a completely fool-proof formula to suit any style, and budget. 

What's the secret? Head to JessObsessed.com and search "Bachelorette Party" to read the post. 

And if you're looking for bachelorette party destination inspiration - or if you just want the entire party planned for you down to every last detail, also search "Austin Bachelorette Party" for a complete itinerary! 

xxx

 #partytime #partyideas #partyinspiration #partyinspo #eventplanningtips #eventplanningideas #eventplanningadvice #partyplanning #bacheloretteweekend #bachelorettepartyideas #bacheloretteparties #bacheloretteideas #bachelorettepartyweekend #bachelorettebash
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5 Tips for Buying Furniture Online

5 Tips For Buying Furniture Online

Does anyone else find buying furniture online both incredibly convenient and yet also terrifying?! I love that I don’t have to schlep all over the city to various stores, and also the truth is sometimes I don’t have a choice because the furniture I’m interested in just isn’t available in New York. The unfortunate reality of New York crazy rents and limited space is that most of the popular and affordable furniture stores just don’t keep that many items in stock.

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While it might be convenient, ordering online is a gamble though. Web colors can look off, it’s hard to get a sense of the size and scale of the piece and for things like chairs and sofas, you don’t know if it will be comfortable!

I went through the process of having to take the leap on a few items for my new apartment, and purchase them online because I couldn’t find anything I liked or that was affordable in my usual go-to stores.

I did this with the desk for my home office and with the lamp in my living room. Here are a few tips and tricks I used to feel more comfortable buying these items online and I have to say, I was super happy with both items I ultimately ordered! In fact, my lamp is one of my favorite pieces in my apartment:

CB2 Floor Lamp

TIP #1: FIND THE REVIEWS THAT HAVE PICTURES

Get deep into reviews! This may sound obvious but the first step is to read as many reviews as you can find of the item, and also look for pictures embedded in reviews. I always do a quick scan through the pages of reviews, specifically looking for ones that include photos and I read those first and click on or save the photos, zoom in on them and often throw those photos into a quick mood board that I make in PowerPoint. Amazon is of course the best for reviews and photos, but websites like AllModern and wayfair.com are also great at including reviews with photos. This is how I decided to pull the trigger on my writing desk, which you can find HERE. As early as the 2nd review I could see a photo of the desk in a real setting and could tell that it was the same color and quality that it looked like in the product photos.

A note on reviews: there will always be haters and people with bad experiences. Read a lot of reviews and get a general sense of the common themes that keep coming up over and over again – those are the ones to pay attention to.

TIP #2: USE GOOGLE IMAGE SEARCH

Copy the name and model/manufacturer info and paste into a google image search. This can help you find multiple images from different sources. The best thing you can do when buying furniture online is find as many photos as you can! Here’s an example from when I was contemplating purchasing the CB2 Signal lamp pictured above:

I was able to find two images of the lamp in real-life scenarios to see that it looked just like the pictures. I could tell it was a little shorter than I expected but I am still obsessed with it!

TIP #3: SEARCH FOR IMAGES ON CRAIGSLIST

Search on Craigslist – not to buy the item used but again, to find multiple pictures of the item in real life settings! This was how I decided NOT to buy one of the lamps I was considering, which was the Big Dipper Arc lamp from CB2, because I when I found it on Craigslist I could tell from the images that it was a little too droopy and wobbly (there were no images in the reviews on the CB2 website).

TIP #4: REFUSE DELIVERY

A little known and under-used feature of many retailers when you order online is that you can refuse delivery. You should make sure to check the return policies here, but in most cases when you order a large item that comes with special or in-home delivery, the delivery service will unwrap, set up and place the item in your home and then have you sign to accept the delivery. If the item arrives and it’s not what you expect, it’s the wrong size, or you don’t like it, refuse to accept delivery (nicely!) and send it back with the delivery service that  brought it right away. Often, the delivery service will call and initiate the return on your behalf since they couldn’t deliver the item. You should also call the company and make sure the return process is initiated. If you do this make copies of the delivery receipts and write a note on the paper you sign that you refuse to accept delivery and are sending back, then sign it, date it and take a picture with your phone! I recently did this with the CB2 Jax entryway cabinet – even though I loved it, once the delivery guys set it up it was just too big and overwhelming for the space, so I said I was not taking it and they should bring it back with them. I knew CB2 delivery services allow me to refuse delivery so that’s what I did and it made the process hassle-free and more convenient. I had my refund processed within 2 days after calling CB2.

Note: I LOVE CB2 and sending this back is not a reflection on them – their merchandise and service are amazing!

TIP #5: GET SWATCH SAMPLES

Ask for swatches in store. Just because an item in the exact fabric or color you want isn’t in stock doesn’t mean the store doesn’t have a fabric or color swatch. You can also often order the swatches online (sometimes at a cost and sometimes with long shipping times). If you pop into the store they may be able to give you a swatch right away. I did this trick with my CB2 (are you sensing a decor theme here?!) Roya Slate Blue chairs in Bella Midnight – they only had them in stock to sit on in the gray color, but I wanted the blue and was able to take a swatch of the Bella Midnight home to check the color against my couch, it worked perfectly and I love my chairs!

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JICAMA PEACH SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS JICAMA PEACH SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS

New recipe! If you’re like me and craving some lighter veggie-based meals at the moment you will love this crunchy, textured salad topped with easy air-fryer shrimp seasoned with ginger and lime. 

Head to www.JessOBSESSED.com for the full recipe and tag me in your posts if you made this! #glutenfree #glutenfreefoodie #glutenfreechef #glutenfreemeals #glutenfreecooking #glutenfreerecipes #nogluten #wheatfreediet #gffood #glutenfreegirl #glutenfreefinds #healthyfood #healthyfoodie #healthymealideas #plantbaseddinner #easymeal #simplerecipes #newrecipe #dinnerideas #easycooking #cleanrecipes #wellplatedrecipes #tastyrecipes #easyrecipes #quickrecipes #healthyrecipes #recipeideas #recipeshare #dinnerrecipes #cookwithme
I wanted to write "Never met a cocktail I didn't l I wanted to write "Never met a cocktail I didn't like" as the caption but that's not exactly true πŸ˜‚ 

JB will tell you I reliably taste at least 3 wines before settling on the one I want to order and have in fact ordered a cocktail only to realize I wanted something else and order a different one! 

Generally, I am a white wine, rose, or tequila girl but this mojito at Leon de Nimman in the uber-hip Nimman district of Chiang Mai, Thailand was πŸ˜πŸ’ƒπŸ”₯. 

Search "Chiang Mai" on JessObsessed.com for the most perfect 4-day Chiang Mai itinerary, possibly my favorite city in Asia! 

 #beautifuldestinations #exploremore #passionpassport #stayandwander #travelgram #traveladdicts #seetheworld #traveltherenext #thewanderingtourist #letsgosomewhere  #traveladdict #travelblogger #traveldiary #traveljournal #wheretogonext #travelpassion #iamtraveler #travelbucketlist #prettycity #traveladvice #chiangmaitrip #chiangmaifood #chiangmaitravel #chiangmairestaurant #chiangmailife #chiangmaifoodie #reviewchiangmai #thailandtravel #thailandinstagram #thailandtravelguide
Get the look: Modern-Glam with a dash of Industria Get the look: Modern-Glam with a dash of Industrial Chic. 

I love home decor and making mood boards / design plans! For our  old apartment in Long Island City, I wanted the decor to remain true to the industrial-style building, and to create a balance between my more girly-glam taste and JB's request for something more, uh, subtle and neutral πŸ˜‚

If you're looking for some home decor inspo and this is your style, search "Apartment Tour" on JessObsessed.com to see the whole apartment tour and shop the entire look for your home! 

The couch, lamp and paintings all came with us to our new apartment in Connecticut too, even though I went with a completely different home decor style. Would you want to see a tour of our current apartment also? Tell me in the comments, if we get 100 comments I'll do the post! πŸ‘‡

xxx

 #homedecorating #homedecorinspo #homedecorideas #interiordecor #homedecorlovers #interiordecorating #interiordecoratingideas #decorlovers #decortrends #interiordesigninspiration #homeideas #decorinspo #homedecorblog #homestyling #homedecorblogger #howihome #scrollstoppinghome #myhomevibe #storyofmyhome  #makehomematter #cornerofmyhome #heyhomehey #homestyle #homedecorator #interiordesigning #houseideas #spaceplanning #homedesignideas
"Never trust your fears; they don't know your stre "Never trust your fears; they don't know your strength" 
- Athena Singh 

Honestly, I look back at this photo and I think, holy sh*t did I really do that? 

You may not know this about me but I am TERRIFIED of heights. And I'm definitely not what you'd call an adrenaline junkie. Bungee jumping, skydiving, all that really does not appeal to me. 

But when we were in Tulum visiting the most magical cenotes and the guide said, hey who wants to jump in from the cliff up here? I threw my hand up and said, yep let's go. Because it looked so fun, and even though I was shaking and scared and thinking, omg am I insane, I knew I wanted to try. I don't ever want to be the kind of person who lets fear stop me from trying things I want to do. 

So I took a deep breath and I leapt. Splashed into the water, came up sputtering with the biggest smile on my face. 

You're stronger than your fear, and what you get out of overcoming it is so worth it. Don't let fear stop you. 

xxx

 #affirmationpositive #motivationoftheday #motivationeveryday #fearlessmotivation #motivationmonday #motivationtuesday #goodthoughts #onlygoodvibes #personalgrowth #positiveattitude #positiveenergy #positivemindset #positivevibesonly #selfgrowth #selfdevelopmentjourney #selfimprovementdaily #mindshift #inspiredaction #strongmindset #cornersofmyworld #thehappynow #everysquareastory #lifeunscripted #nothingisordinary #personalblog #reclaimthehappy #seeksimplicity #stillswithstories #tulum #cenotes
Let's play a game: Guess what I'm staring harder a Let's play a game: Guess what I'm staring harder at, the food and drinks menu or the sunset πŸ˜‚

xxx

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Decadent, delicious, rich brownies that are also g Decadent, delicious, rich brownies that are also gluten-free? Yes, the holy grail of gluten-free desserts does exist, I promise. 

Head to the blog and search "Brownies" for the epic recipe for these gluten-free cheesecake brownies. 

xxx #bakersofinstagram #bakersgonnabake #bakingfromscratch #bakinglove #homebaker #homebaked #bakingathome #bakedgoods #bakeandshare #thebakefeed #feedfeedbaking #bakingaddiction #bakerlife #selftaughtbaker #bakingfun #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreedesserts #tastyrecipes #recipeideas #recipeshare
Count your rainbows instead of your thunderstorms Count your rainbows instead of your thunderstorms 🌈🌈🌈

This photo was taken at Doi Inthanon National Park outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand. We had the most magical day hiking through the cloud forest, passing waterfalls, visiting a local village and then this rainbow appeared! 

It felt like a reminder to pause, take a moment, take in the moment and be present. I remember feeling so grateful and so fortunate to have these travel experiences. 

What travel moment are you most grateful for? 

xxx

#passionpassport #stayandwander  #travelgram #traveladdicts #seetheworld #traveltherenext #welltravelled #exploringtheglobe #keepexploring #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #speechlessplaces #artofdestinations #traveladdict #theglobewanderer #travelblogger #traveldiary #wheretogonext #travelpassion #iamtraveler #travelbucketlist #thetraveltribe #passportcollective #travelcommunity #girlaroundtheworld #girlsthatwander #girlsvsglobe  #shetravels #sheisnotlost #wearetravelgirls
How to plan the perfect bachelorette party so that How to plan the perfect bachelorette party so that it's easy, stress-free and fun is on the blog! 

Let's face it, even though bachelorette parties are supposed to be a fun celebration, most often they are stressful and filled with drama. Lots of competing opinions (when it should be about the bride!) can lead to lots of stress, especially for the people planning the party. 

Luckily, I have planned a few bachelorette parties in my day and I have come up with a completely fool-proof formula to suit any style, and budget. 

What's the secret? Head to JessObsessed.com and search "Bachelorette Party" to read the post. 

And if you're looking for bachelorette party destination inspiration - or if you just want the entire party planned for you down to every last detail, also search "Austin Bachelorette Party" for a complete itinerary! 

xxx

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Talk about an Instagram πƒπ‘π„π€πŒ! Th Talk about an Instagram πƒπ‘π„π€πŒ! 

The Azulik hotel in Tulum is by far one of the most Instagrammed and Instagram-worthy places in Tulum. 

I mean, just look at this photo! A treehouse hotel connected by elevated walkways and a spectacular rooftop bar filled with "nests" to enjoy a cocktail and watch the sunset. 

The Azulik hotel and its bar, Kin Toh, is featured in my Tulum Travel Guide on JessObsessed.com, just search "Tulum." 

And tell me in the comments, what do you think is the most Instagrammable spot in Tulum? Is it the Azulik? A secret cenote? Give me all the recos! 

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