ALL THAT GLITTERS

My New Years nails in OPI's "Glow up already" & "Glitzerland"

WANG ME

Just bought the purse I have been drooling over for a year now!  An Alexander Wang Rocco duffle with brass studs.  I have been watching this bag like a hawk & I pre-ordered it with 30% of here they only have 3 left!! 

Mary Kate with the same bag

More celebs with my new bag



STYLEMINT

StyleMint offers exclusively designed t-shirts created by Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen. All tees are just $29.99 and shipping is always free. I just started my membership today by purchasing this shirt in oatmeal, see here http://bcove.me/3eecawch can't wait to get it! 

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SANTA BROUGHT ME...PART 1

1. The Jennifer Zeuner bracelet I have been eyeing from shopbop.com (currently sold out)

 2. A pink Clarisonic Mia, hoping it keeps my skin looking fresh & helps fight the aging process!

 3. My favorite scent Chanel Mademoiselle

4. J.Crew flannel in a peach & mint green pattern, for our NYE ranch weekend!

HOLIDAY FUN

Our new silver foiled LOVE print above our bed, also posted previously here 

 http://www.madebygirl.com/

 Our refrigerator covered with Christmas cards from family & friends. More coming every day, I love seeing all of the different cards & the new baby pictures!

 Lucky me...during my office Christmas party we played white elephant and I scored this snow globe with a picture of my co-workers naked butt.

OUR HOLIDAY CARD

Remember my American Apparel post here, well I bought these two black his & her long underwear.  They worked out perfectly for our Christmas card picture & are going to keep us warm for our trip to Chicago in January.  My sister & Mom were our photographers & this is the first picture they took.  It's perfect because they caught Lute yawning. 

  

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 Back of card

FROZEN HERBS

Every once in awhile I try something new from Trader Joe's.  Sometimes I find something great to add to my grocery list & other times I might not be so lucky.  These frozen herbs like garlic, basil, and cilantro come packaged in single serving ice cube form. These are great to keep stocked in your freezer & they last much longer than fresh herbs that can often go to waste. 

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CHUNKY KNIT

Loving my warm carmel colored knit scarf

These two are similar from www.shopbop.com

ALL AMERICAN

1. Our first letter from my brother KJ, currently in Navy boot camp in Great Lakes, IL

It was such a great surprise in the mail!   

 2. Basic white v-neck & black leggings from American Apparel 

Always nice to replace your faded black leggings & get a crisp white tee

SCORED

1. Clearance Missoni Tumbler $1.04 at Target

2. Perfect to hold my make-up brushes

3. Clearance Missoni serving dishes $5.98 at Target (these must have been returns because we all know Missoni for Target sold out day one)

4. Method Holiday Soaps & Glade room spray in a very yummy peppermint crush scent

5. My LOVE print arrived!  I actually just ordered her silver one too!  The grapefruit color was a bit to girly for my husband but I'm keeping them both. I LOVE it!  I also think the over sized frame turned out great!





THE LATEST

1. New reading material

2. BEFORE, Boring Ikea picture from my husbands bachelor days that we have hanging over our bed

AFTER, clean & fresh white paint...Going to hang our LOVE print in this oversized frame to switch things up

3. Boo boo slept in his sweater last night to stay warm, it was 41 degrees when we went to bed!

RUSTIC CHRISTMAS

This year I decided to keep it simple & go with a bit of a rustic look.

 

1. Our Naughty & Nice Chalkboard with our friends & families names

2. Our festive wine glasses

3. Holly plate displayed in the kitchen

4. Hand carved angels hang on the tree

 5. We hung these Spanish silver stars that were used at our rehearsal dinner & are from Tubac, AZ where we got married

6. Our tree lit up, I used a Pendleton wool plaid blanket as the tree skirt & put a vintage sled under the tree

7. I adore these birch covered moose and deer, I can't remember but I think they were from Pottery Barn a few years ago, they were passed down to me from my Mom

8. Twig reindeer basket to hold & display last years Christmas cards

9. Our pictures with Santa throughout the years in our entry way

GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST

1. Husband/Boyfriend

Black & Gold SKYWATCH

Source

2. Best Friend

Maxi Slit Dress from SHOPBOP

Source

3. Mother in Law

Ginger Jar Matches set of 3

Source

4. Sister
Vince Oversized Sweater

Source

5. Dad

Personalized Terry Velour Robe

Source

6. Mom

ACQUA DI PARMA gift set

Source

RECENT PURCHASE

I just bought a LOVE print from Jen Ramos over at www.madebygirl.com

I have been a follower of her blog for awhile now, it is one of my favorites. She is super talented & has great style! 

I chose the Grapefruit color LOVE print for $35.  Right now she is offering 20% off when you enter HOLIDAY20 at checkout! I can't wait to frame it in a simple frame & hang in our bedroom.

 

THANKSGIVING GOODNESS

1. Our front door with a Fall wreath made by my Mom

2. Every year I seem to get stuck with the Candied Yams with Marshmallows, they are a big hit!

Recipe courtesy of my Mother in Law

Photo credit : phamfatale.com

Recipe

Serves 30

9-10 Red Yams

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 stick of butter

1 tablespoon of ground gloves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 bag of mini marshmallows 

1.  Pre-heat over to 350

2. Pierce yams with a fork to vent & stick (2-3) in microwave safe dish and cover with saran wrap.

3. You can use the potato button if your microwave has one or zap until soft to the touch, approx 6-7 mins, times will vary.

4. Once soft let cool to room temp, cut off ends & peel off skin, place in mixing bowl.

5. Add potatoes as they are done and mix in brown sugar, butter, salt, and ground cloves. I use my hand mixer to mash them up because I like a smoother texture.

6. Grease a 9x12 casserole dish and pour in mixture.  Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, take out pour marshmallows on top & turn oven to broil.  Place dish back in for 5 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Serve & Enjoy! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

  

IN YOUR PANTRY

I attended a girls night out cooking party on Friday & I picked up some pointers from an amazing Chef!  Some of these items might come in handy this holiday season!

1. Season with Maldon Sea Salt, found at William Sonoma & Sur La Table around $10

Source; unknown

2. Bake with King Arthur's Flour $4.95

Purchase here

3. Cook with Academia Barilla Toscano Extra Virgin Olive Oil $25

Purchase here

4. Prepare with a Sil mat for baking from Crate & Barrel instead of parchment paper

Purchase here