I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day, any big plans? We always like to stay in and cook! Enjoy the day friends!
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| Burberry Brit Checked Cotton Pajama Top via Net-a-Porter |
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| Burberry Brit Checked Cotton Pajama Pant via Net-a-Porter |
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Last Minute Valentines Gift Idea...
Ok so Valentine's Day is TODAY people, I know I would LOVE LOVE LOVE (Hint, Hint!) these Burberry Brit pajamas that I came across on Net-a-Porter. I think they are the most chic pajamas I have ever seen. They look oh so comfortable and are the epitome of classic. Who wouldn't love these??
I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day, any big plans? We always like to stay in and cook! Enjoy the day friends!
I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day, any big plans? We always like to stay in and cook! Enjoy the day friends!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Latest Collab...Two Preppy Designers Unite
HAPPY FRIDAY! I'm so glad the weekend is finally here are you all? Any big plans this weekend? I have a fun girls Valentines dinner planned for tonight where my contribution will be some yummy and delicious balsamic roasted veggies, recipe to come next week. We also have a party to celebrate two of our dear friends wedding and the dress code is red and pink, can't wait to put my outfit together!
Now onto today's post, were you all aware that oh so preppy designer Milly has collaborated with Sperry? I just realized this last night and am loving some of the options. I actually don't own a pair of Sperry's, but some of these are so fun that I might need to invest in a pair now.
Now onto today's post, were you all aware that oh so preppy designer Milly has collaborated with Sperry? I just realized this last night and am loving some of the options. I actually don't own a pair of Sperry's, but some of these are so fun that I might need to invest in a pair now.
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Original 2-Eye Boat Shoe by Milly in Navy Patent |
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Cunard Wedge by Milly in Geranium Patent |
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Most Delicious Granola Bar I've EVER Tasted!
Happy Thursday friends! The weekend is almost here, YAY! I have another recipe for you all today and I can't take any credit it for it. My dear fellow baker friend Lisa and I share the same passion for sweets and treats. She came across these AMAZING granola bars over at Gingerbread Bagels (If you like sweets you NEED to be reading Gingerbread Bagels, all of her blondie recipes are sooo yum!) and made a batch and so sweetly brought me some. Is that a friend or what?! So thank you Lisa!! See her slightly modified recipe below.
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| Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Granola Bars from Gingerbread Bagels |
2/3 cup plus 2 Tablespoons creamy almond butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (Dark brown sugar will work too, use whatever you have)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/3 cup chopped unsalted almonds (I just cut them in half)
1/4 cup each semi sweet chocolate chips and dried cranberries
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (Dark brown sugar will work too, use whatever you have)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/3 cup chopped unsalted almonds (I just cut them in half)
1/4 cup each semi sweet chocolate chips and dried cranberries
In a large bowl, mix the almond butter, brown sugar, honey, melted butter and vanilla extract.
Add in the oats, chopped almonds, chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Stir.
Lightly spray an 8 by 8 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. The nonstick spray will help the parchment paper stick to the pan.
Line the baking pan with parchment paper.
Line the baking pan with parchment paper.
Spread the granola mixture into the pan. I use my hands to press it in.
Bake the granola bars at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Bake the granola bars at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Now who else thought my title was clever besides me? Tehehe...I have an EASY and delicious (And healthy!) chicken recipe for you all today, I made it Monday night for dinner and we loved it. I found this Bruschetta Chicken on the time consuming but OH so addicting website, Pinterest. Time to get cooking!
Baked Bruschetta Chicken
Source: adapted from Kraft Foods and then adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato dressing, divided
2 tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
Place chicken (S+P it first) in resealable plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup dressing and seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat chicken with dressing. Refrigerate 10 minutes (I marinated it from lunch time on, feel free to do as long or as short as you have time for). Remove chicken from bag; discard bag and dressing.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place chicken into your desired baking dish and put into the oven. Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/4 dressing, tomatoes, cheese and basil. Set your timer for 25 minutes (Timing could vary depending on how big and thick your chicken breasts are) to see chickens progress, and then in the last five minutes top the chicken breasts with tomato mixture. Bake until cheese is nicely melted and then enjoy!
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| Bruschetta Chicken via The Girl Who Ate Everything |
Baked Bruschetta Chicken
Source: adapted from Kraft Foods and then adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato dressing, divided
2 tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
Place chicken (S+P it first) in resealable plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup dressing and seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat chicken with dressing. Refrigerate 10 minutes (I marinated it from lunch time on, feel free to do as long or as short as you have time for). Remove chicken from bag; discard bag and dressing.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place chicken into your desired baking dish and put into the oven. Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/4 dressing, tomatoes, cheese and basil. Set your timer for 25 minutes (Timing could vary depending on how big and thick your chicken breasts are) to see chickens progress, and then in the last five minutes top the chicken breasts with tomato mixture. Bake until cheese is nicely melted and then enjoy!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Kelly Wearstler Does China...Whattttt
I've got china on the brain today and most likely because I have so many lovely friends (and my SISTER!!) that are engaged and I love seeing what brides pick as their china patterns. I was reading a post by Habitually Chic on the Kelly Wearstler store in L.A., and her china patterns were mentioned. I obviously had to look those up and they are beautiful, but they do follow Kelly's taste in the sense that they aren't traditional and are a more modern look, but still gorgeous. My favorite is the Trousdale pattern which I have pictured second to last. The Trousdale pattern was inspired by the lacquered pieces of the Art Deco movement and the minimalism of Japanese Art. I love how festive it looks and that you could easily make it work for the holidays by adding a red, green or metallic charger.
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| Mulholland Pattern |
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| Hillcrest Pattern |
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| Trousdale Pattern |
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| Pickfair Pattern Do any of you all have a favorite china pattern? I would love to hear it if so! My personal one is Constance by Bernardaud |
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Look for Less...Celine STYLE
So who hasn't lusted over the Celine Luggage Bag, I mean I know I have! (Don't worry JDB I still LOVE my Givenchy!) So I was SO excited to stumble across this new bag from none other than the fabulous JCREW...this might go on my Spring 2012 want list. I mean it's almost identical to the Celine bag and sadly the price tag on the JCREW bag isn't that bad for an everyday bag in today's world, I know my Mama is majorly shaking her head right now. I love both colors that the JCREW Tillary bag comes in, but am definitely partial to the Warm Sienna, a bag that color would be so versatile.
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| Celine Luggage Tote via PurseBlog |
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| JCREW Tillary Tote |
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