I hope everyone enjoys this Thanksgiving with all your family, friends and loved ones. Be sure to make the most of the time you have with them! I will be back posting on Monday!
Gift Guide For Her Under $100
Christmas is right around the corner and if your still not sure what to get that girl in your life whether it be your mom, sister or girlfriend I picked out a few things I think anyone would want! These range in price from twenty to just under a hundred dollars. Something for everyone's price range!
1. Bobbi Brown Deluxe Eye Lip Palette - $80 This is the perfect gift for the make up lover. Christmas is a perfect time to splurge a little more on makeup. Give this to any beauty guru and they will be sure to make all the other beauty lovers jealous. Seriously though this packaging is lust worthy.
2. J.Crew Pajama set in polka-dot flannel - $95 I always love getting a new pajama set for Christmas its the perfect gift for a family member and these flannel pajamas from Jcrew are so soft they will never want to put real clothes back on.
3. Women's Kendra Scott 'Glam Rocks - Steph' Drop Earrings - $42 How could someone see these earring and not instantly love them! They are totally glam and would be the gift of choice for any girl who likes big bold earrings.
4. Elizabeth and James Nirvana Mini Rollerball Set - $20 If your looking for something small, maybe a gift for a best friend or a stocking stuffer this would top my list! I keep hearing nothing but awesome things about this perfume. Meant to be used layered together or on their own this would be a great way for someone to test out a couple new perfumes for super cheap!
5. Lush Rudolph Gift Set - $38 Lush has some of the best body and bath product around and the Christmas gift sets are always amazing! This would make the perfect gift for anyone looking to relax and pamper herself.
6. Tory Burch Soap Gift Set - $42 Everyone knows her... that designer loving girl who has everything imaginable. I bet she doesn't have this set! This soap gift set is beautiful I would probably never use them but they would make a nice addition to your bathroom counter!
7. Women's Leith 'Pop Fizz Clink' Pullover - $42 Such a cute sweater, perfect to wear on new years eve if you are staying in or attending a casual gathering! You could even rock this new years day while curing your hang over. This would be the perfect gift for any trendster (and yes I am pretty sure I just made that word up).
Christmas is right around the corner and if your still not sure what to get that girl in your life whether it be your mom, sister or girlfriend I picked out a few things I think anyone would want! These range in price from twenty to just under a hundred dollars. Something for everyone's price range!
1. Bobbi Brown Deluxe Eye Lip Palette - $80 This is the perfect gift for the make up lover. Christmas is a perfect time to splurge a little more on makeup. Give this to any beauty guru and they will be sure to make all the other beauty lovers jealous. Seriously though this packaging is lust worthy.
2. J.Crew Pajama set in polka-dot flannel - $95 I always love getting a new pajama set for Christmas its the perfect gift for a family member and these flannel pajamas from Jcrew are so soft they will never want to put real clothes back on.
3. Women's Kendra Scott 'Glam Rocks - Steph' Drop Earrings - $42 How could someone see these earring and not instantly love them! They are totally glam and would be the gift of choice for any girl who likes big bold earrings.
4. Elizabeth and James Nirvana Mini Rollerball Set - $20 If your looking for something small, maybe a gift for a best friend or a stocking stuffer this would top my list! I keep hearing nothing but awesome things about this perfume. Meant to be used layered together or on their own this would be a great way for someone to test out a couple new perfumes for super cheap!
5. Lush Rudolph Gift Set - $38 Lush has some of the best body and bath product around and the Christmas gift sets are always amazing! This would make the perfect gift for anyone looking to relax and pamper herself.
6. Tory Burch Soap Gift Set - $42 Everyone knows her... that designer loving girl who has everything imaginable. I bet she doesn't have this set! This soap gift set is beautiful I would probably never use them but they would make a nice addition to your bathroom counter!
7. Women's Leith 'Pop Fizz Clink' Pullover - $42 Such a cute sweater, perfect to wear on new years eve if you are staying in or attending a casual gathering! You could even rock this new years day while curing your hang over. This would be the perfect gift for any trendster (and yes I am pretty sure I just made that word up).
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014Mini Pumpkin Pecan Pies
Every year my work puts on a pot luck, this is usually when I like to test out new recipes. Co-workers tend to be a good choice if you want an honest opinion of the food you made. This year I decided to try out this recipe for mini pumpkin pecan pies (from Sunny Anderson of Food Network fame). The recipe is super simple, festive and fun. They are perfect for Thanksgiving and are even a suitable dessert for Christmas!
These are so easy to make you can whip up a batch in about 35 minutes! The crust is soft and crumbles in your mouth while the pumpkin filling adds the perfect amount of gooeyness! I will most definitely be baking another batch for Christmas.
What is your go to dessert recipe? I'd love to hear about them in the comments!
Recipe from Sunny Anderson.
Spray the bottoms and sides of the mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
For the dough: In a food processor, pulse pecans with the sugar, salt, and flour, until the nuts are ground and the ingredients are combined. Add in butter and pulse until dough resembles coarse meal. Slowly pour in ice water through the feed tube, pulsing, until the dough comes together. Remove from processor bowl onto clean work surface sprinkled with flour.
Form dough into a ball and divide evenly into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and evenly press into each cup, until the bottom is covered. If the dough is sticky, dip your finger in flour first.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until the crusts are very golden. Check periodically to make sure they don't get too brown.
Meanwhile, make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and yolk with the corn syrup, sugar, pumpkin filling and vanilla. Stir in the chopped pecans.
Remove dough from oven and spoon 1 tablespoon of the filling into each cup. Top each with 1 pretty pecan half. Return the pans to the oven and continue baking, for 12 to 15 minutes more, until the pumpkin filling is set. Allow to cool before removing from the pans.
Every year my work puts on a pot luck, this is usually when I like to test out new recipes. Co-workers tend to be a good choice if you want an honest opinion of the food you made. This year I decided to try out this recipe for mini pumpkin pecan pies (from Sunny Anderson of Food Network fame). The recipe is super simple, festive and fun. They are perfect for Thanksgiving and are even a suitable dessert for Christmas!
These are so easy to make you can whip up a batch in about 35 minutes! The crust is soft and crumbles in your mouth while the pumpkin filling adds the perfect amount of gooeyness! I will most definitely be baking another batch for Christmas.
What is your go to dessert recipe? I'd love to hear about them in the comments!
Recipe from Sunny Anderson.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- For the dough:
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for shaping dough
- 6 tablespoons butter, ice cold
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice cold water
- For the filling:
- 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped plus 24 halves for garnish
- Special equipment: 2 (12-cup) mini muffin tins
Directions
For the filling: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Spray the bottoms and sides of the mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
For the dough: In a food processor, pulse pecans with the sugar, salt, and flour, until the nuts are ground and the ingredients are combined. Add in butter and pulse until dough resembles coarse meal. Slowly pour in ice water through the feed tube, pulsing, until the dough comes together. Remove from processor bowl onto clean work surface sprinkled with flour.
Form dough into a ball and divide evenly into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and evenly press into each cup, until the bottom is covered. If the dough is sticky, dip your finger in flour first.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until the crusts are very golden. Check periodically to make sure they don't get too brown.
Meanwhile, make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and yolk with the corn syrup, sugar, pumpkin filling and vanilla. Stir in the chopped pecans.
Remove dough from oven and spoon 1 tablespoon of the filling into each cup. Top each with 1 pretty pecan half. Return the pans to the oven and continue baking, for 12 to 15 minutes more, until the pumpkin filling is set. Allow to cool before removing from the pans.
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Mini Pumpkin Pecan Pies
Tuesday, November 25, 20142014 Beauty Advent Calendars
I have always loved a good advent calendar. When I was growing up my parents always had one filled with Christmas treats for us to open each day till Christmas. Something small but it always seems to put me in the holiday spirit. Lately the beauty industry has been getting into the advent calendar game coming out with some real holiday fun. I thought why not share a few of my favorites?! Who wouldn't love a little surprise each day till Christmas!
1. Ciaté Mini Mani Manor Advent Calendar
2. 13 Desserts of Provence by Loccitane
3. Petite Treats 12 Days of Tarte Deluxe Collection
4. The Best of the Body Shop® Advent Calendar
5. Benefit Cosmetics Candy-Coated Countdown
I have always loved a good advent calendar. When I was growing up my parents always had one filled with Christmas treats for us to open each day till Christmas. Something small but it always seems to put me in the holiday spirit. Lately the beauty industry has been getting into the advent calendar game coming out with some real holiday fun. I thought why not share a few of my favorites?! Who wouldn't love a little surprise each day till Christmas!
1. Ciaté Mini Mani Manor Advent Calendar
2. 13 Desserts of Provence by Loccitane
3. Petite Treats 12 Days of Tarte Deluxe Collection
4. The Best of the Body Shop® Advent Calendar
5. Benefit Cosmetics Candy-Coated Countdown
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I can't believe its less than a week away from Thanksgiving! This weekend will be spent preparing for the big meal and decorating our house for Christmas. I know some of you might think it's a little bit early but I couldn't contain my excitement to decorate the new place! Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy this weeks links.
The perfect drink for turkey day is this cranberry cider punch.
Women having a terrible time at parties in western art.
Women rejecting marriage proposals in western art.
The fashion behind Penny Lanes character in Almost Famous.
A little Thanksgiving etiquette for your holiday plans.
I can't believe its less than a week away from Thanksgiving! This weekend will be spent preparing for the big meal and decorating our house for Christmas. I know some of you might think it's a little bit early but I couldn't contain my excitement to decorate the new place! Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy this weeks links.
(The only tree with a little fall color change in our backyard.)
Women having a terrible time at parties in western art.
Women rejecting marriage proposals in western art.
The fashion behind Penny Lanes character in Almost Famous.
A little Thanksgiving etiquette for your holiday plans.
The Houston Nutcracker MarketThe holidays have always been a favorite time of year for me and last year my mom and I started the new tradition of going to the Nutcracker Market. The Houston Nutcracker Market benefits the Houston Ballet, a certain percentage of the vendors profits will go to the Houston Ballet. The event has been going on for almost 40 years! Up until last year we had never been and we had such a blast we knew it would be a new Christmas tradition. I thought I would share a few photos I snapped during this years market. Keep reading if you want to see more!
There is such a wide range of vendors at the market you will be sure to find gifts for everyone on your list young and old!
We always start the shopping by getting a mimosa from one of the bars stationed through out the arena. This year your drink came in these cute commemorative hard plastic cups.
These spoons would be perfect for mixing up your coffee, tea or if you are like me hot chocolate! Adorable!
These cinnamon sticks were such a cute idea but I would never spend $20 bucks on it! Ill have to make a bundle of my own!
Wholly Amethysts!
What I would give for a piece like this! They always have some really beautiful ones with some being almost as tall as me! To die!
What are your holiday traditions!? I would love to hear them in the comments!
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Nutcracker Market
Monday, November 17, 2014Around the Web
I have to apologize for my lack of recent posts, I am starting a new job at work and my replacement for my old job still hasn't started yet. Of course this leaves me to keep up with responsibilites for both positions. As you can imagine I have been a bit short on extra time the last couple of weeks. I promise to get back to my normal schedule though!Yesterday I spent the day shopping at the Houston Nutcracker Market with my mom. It was lots of fun getting into the christmas spirit. I took a few photos and plan on sharing everything with you all soon! Have a great weekend!
I am a sucker for a good documentary so i was excited to see this list Emily over at Cupcakes and Cashmere published this week.
This little mask sampler from Sephora is on my christmas list!
21 Hacks for fixing ruined clothes. I have probably encountered all of these issues at least once before, now I know how to fix them!
Was Vincent Van Gogh really murdered? I have always loved the art he created and this was an interesting read on the possibility of his death being from murder and no suicide.
I have always loved a good chicken pot pie and honestly haven't had one in a while that with this colder weather it has been all I can think about. This recipe looks like a warm and filling heaven for my stomach.
I have to apologize for my lack of recent posts, I am starting a new job at work and my replacement for my old job still hasn't started yet. Of course this leaves me to keep up with responsibilites for both positions. As you can imagine I have been a bit short on extra time the last couple of weeks. I promise to get back to my normal schedule though!Yesterday I spent the day shopping at the Houston Nutcracker Market with my mom. It was lots of fun getting into the christmas spirit. I took a few photos and plan on sharing everything with you all soon! Have a great weekend!
(This cold weather is making me yurn for warm stick to you stomach dishes. Link below.)
I am a sucker for a good documentary so i was excited to see this list Emily over at Cupcakes and Cashmere published this week.
This little mask sampler from Sephora is on my christmas list!
21 Hacks for fixing ruined clothes. I have probably encountered all of these issues at least once before, now I know how to fix them!
Was Vincent Van Gogh really murdered? I have always loved the art he created and this was an interesting read on the possibility of his death being from murder and no suicide.
I have always loved a good chicken pot pie and honestly haven't had one in a while that with this colder weather it has been all I can think about. This recipe looks like a warm and filling heaven for my stomach.
Bare Mineral BareSkin Foundation
Years ago when BareMinerals first became popular I was a huge fan of their mineral makeup. As I got older I ventured into other products and foundation formulations and never really went back to Bare Minerals. I found that I really preferred using a liquid foundation over the loose powder. When I heard that BareMinerals was launching a liquid foundation I just couldn't wait to try it out! The hype for this product was huge! You couldn't open a magazine or watch TV without seeing or hearing about it. Over the months since its release I heard a wide array of reviews from good to bad and finally caved and purchased it when I saw it on QVC in this set.
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This weekend I will be celebrating a close friends bachelorette, It should be a good time so I am pretty excited. This last part of the year seems to be zooming by! Next week my mom and I are going to the Nutcracker Market (If you are in the Houston area I highly recommend going), Its a huge event that helps support the Houston Ballet. You can shop all sorts of vendors while having a drink or two. Its becoming a tradition for my mom and I. What are you doing this weekend? Enjoy this weeks links!
I cant say it enough but if you are in the Houston area the Nutcracker Market will get you in the holiday spirit! Check out their website here.
Rachel Bilson is a favorite celebrity of mine and I love the name she chose for her daughter.
I am dying to get this little eyeshadow pallet from Dior. It's perfection.
Loft currently has an extra 60% off of sale styles.
This weekend I will be celebrating a close friends bachelorette, It should be a good time so I am pretty excited. This last part of the year seems to be zooming by! Next week my mom and I are going to the Nutcracker Market (If you are in the Houston area I highly recommend going), Its a huge event that helps support the Houston Ballet. You can shop all sorts of vendors while having a drink or two. Its becoming a tradition for my mom and I. What are you doing this weekend? Enjoy this weeks links!
I cant say it enough but if you are in the Houston area the Nutcracker Market will get you in the holiday spirit! Check out their website here.
Rachel Bilson is a favorite celebrity of mine and I love the name she chose for her daughter.
I am dying to get this little eyeshadow pallet from Dior. It's perfection.
Loft currently has an extra 60% off of sale styles.
Lately I have been more and more concerned with upping my brow game. For years I went au natural and never used any products in my brows. The older I have gotten the more I notice my eyebrows have thinned out a little bit and I also think the fact that big brows have been so popular attributes to this new obsession.
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Maybelline Brow Drama
Monday, November 3, 2014
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