Thursday, February 16, 2012

OOTD


I saw this outfit on Pinterest from Devon Rachel (such fantastic style! I've been stalking her blog since I've seen this pic).

I love that her outfit is perfect for summer, but it was raining over here, so I had to winterize it a bit with tights and boots instead. I'm now on a mad hunt for some bright florals.

Here's how I wore it:
F21 dress and belt
Mossimo tights
Steve Madden boots

Now, obviously I need to a) stop taking pics with my phone and b) teach my husband better photography skills (I swear it looked better in person....and my face wasn't so washed out).

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Sweet and Crunchy


For the Superbowl I made this yummy snack I found on Pinterest from Bakergirl. It was delicious! It was super sweet though.

Here's the recipe:

1 bag of popcorn, popped
8 ounces of white chocolate candy coating, melted (I used melting chips from Michaels craft store...IDK if there's a difference)
4 heaping teaspoons of yellow cake mix
Mini M&Ms (I had a difficult time finding these and almost went with regular M&Ms and I'm so glad I didn't! The size would be too much. Definitely use the minis!)
Assorted sprinkles

Pop popcorn and spread out on a paper towel, removing any kernels or burnt pieces, and place in a large bowl. Mix in mini M&Ms.

Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Stir in cake mix until smooth, then stir in about 3 teaspoons of sprinkles. Immediately pour over popcorn. Using a wooden spoon, mix the popcorn and M&Ms until completely coated.

Pour out onto wax paper or into a wax-paper lined jelly roll pan and spread into a single layer. Sprinkle with sprinkles until festive, then let cool and harden. Break into pieces and enjoy!

It's pretty simple to make it, but mixing the chocolate over the popcorn was kind of difficult. I tried doing it across a cookie sheet, but the popcorn kept falling over the sides and then I tried mixing a little bit at a time in a big bowl and that worked a little bit better.

Next time I make it, I'm going to add something crunchy like pretzel sticks or Chex cereal. I also think it would be good to do a drizzle of milk chocolate on the top.

Mmmmmm...maybe I'll make it again today.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentines Day!


My Valentine cards are signed, sealed and delivered!

Hope each of you have a wonderful Valentines day and are celebrating love and friendship today!

xoxo

Monday, February 13, 2012

Favorite of the Week- Essie

Everything According to Erin

Essie Mod Square

It's the perfect pink for the holiday of love. 
(as if I needed another pink polish....)

Here's a swatch from Spaz & Squee