As sad as I am to see fall pass us by I have to say that I am excited about December. This month is filled with sparkly lights, hot chocolate, gifts wrapped with large bows, my birthday (hint hint to all my friends and family out there 🙂 ) and COOKIES! I love that during […]
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Treat yourself…
Mornings are my favorite time of day. I love the way the sunrise greets me by peaking through my bedroom window, the quiet stillness around me before I am forced to go at “full speed”, and the general sense of hopeful optimism that comes with the start of each day. Needless to say, I am […]
Remix…
This past weekend, I held a Pumpkin party for some of my closet gal pals. What’s a pumpkin party you ask? Basically, it’s an excuse for my girlfriends to come over, drink lots of champagne and wine, carve or paint pumpkins, indulge in some of the best pumpkin flavored foods, and have some fun “girl […]
When two become one…
Pumpkin season is back friends! I repeat, Pumpkin season is BACK and I could not be happier about it. The obsessive planner in me has already lined up a pumpkin patch visit and have moved my blazers, boots, and scarves to the front of my closet even though it’s still in the 80s/90s in Los […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
I absolutely love fall, its hands down my favorite season. To me it signifies a new year, a new beginning, a fresh start, so much more than January does. In the season that buzzes with anticipation you can choose to wear scarfs, blazers, tights, boots, etc. because you want to, not because you have to. […]
Kiss me, I’m Irish (for a day)…
St. Patrick’s day is around the corner and I am so excited. First of all, it’s a holiday that forces people to wear my favorite color. I am proud to admit that at least 20% of my wardrobe has some variation of green featured. Second, like most holidays, the emphasis on this holiday is on […]
Nutella Ella Ella…
In my opinion, no holiday season is complete without some type of fudge. This quick and simple staple always brings a smile to my face and delight to my belly. What I love about fudge is that there are so many different types and each one yummy in their own special way. One of my […]
You can have your cookie and eat it too…
Over the past couple of months I’ve been trying to follow the Paleo diet. Basically, it’s a diet/lifestyle in which you do not have grains, beans, sugar, dairy, alcohol, etc. Besides it’s positive effect on my waist line it also makes me feel great; no more stomach aches or “food comas”. Now, if I was […]
For the love of pumpkin…
We are deep into pumpkin season people and just like last year all of my recipes are featuring this glorious delight! The other night I was happily partaking in one of my favorite fall time activities while my friend exclaims “I can’t wait to eat these!” As I turn to express irrational possessiveness over my prized Jack-O-Lantern […]
When life gives you lemons…
Lemonade on a scorching hot day is pure bliss. Especially if it’s homemade and has some muddled mint in it, YUM! Enjoy this super easy and quick recipe and go sit under some shade outside with a loved one. 🙂 Mint Lemonade Yields: 4-6 glasses Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 6-8 Lemons, […]
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