...this fantastic apron from Anthropolgie, the #1 store for the domestic ladies of the world. ugh....its too cute. ordering now!
xoxo
Monday, November 30
Sunday, November 29
her name is Elodie...
...and she is a fantastic blogger from Paris. Her site has adorable images and a tongue-in-cheek approach to musings. I am fascinated with her approach to living seeing as she has created a domestic bliss of her own.
(check out our home tour here)
xoxo
outdoor tea time
There is nothing like spending the holidays on the west coast. It means warm weather, beautiful skies and if you are lucky you might get a little pool time in. I was thrilled to be in Palm Springs this Thanksgiving with the people I love the most. We did our fare share of scarfing down the goodies and to offset the overflowing stomachs, we had tea time. It was so lovely to sit on the patio for some good visits and tea. Oh what a joy it was! As a domestic woman I love to create beautiful settings to sip tea and such...here are a few I'd like to keep in my mind.
xoxo
Wednesday, November 25
turkey and pie, oh my! and a little thanksgiving inspriation
(images courtesy of: CountryLiving.com & Marthastewart.com)I am about to embark on my trip to Palm Springs to celebrate this holiday. I am already thankful for SO much. My boyfriend got a part in a tv show, my sister is feeling way better from her sniffles and I get to see my favorite 9 year old in the world, little miss sophia. Oh how I can't wait to begin the cooking and decorating festivities. When you dress your home for the Holidays this year, think back to your favorite childhood memories and be thankful for them. Dress your home to your delight and incorporate your favorite colors and aromas. I know I can't wait to, its the preparation process that delights me the most. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
xoxo
bedroom inspiration
(image courtesy of: Country Home)I am blissfully happy in my new happy apartment! (photos to come soon) and I am putting the finishing touches on my super glam and luxe bedroom. Here is a little photo of inpspiration!
How girly and cozy does that bed look, ladies? WOW!
xoxo
decorating...holiday style
Candles, candles everywhere!
I love the beginnings of the holidays because it means at any point in time it is OK to start the Christmas embellishments (ie. music, candles, decorations, lights,etc.)
HGTV.com has a cute step-by step guide to creating an uber cute holiday centerpiece.
Please, get creative with it. By ALL means, go ALL out! It's your table, make it your own!
Materials and Tools:
2 large white glittering tree-shaped candles 2 small glittering white candles 2 medium glittering white candles 1 large glittering white candle 4 tall champagne flutes several strands of beaded crystal garland small clear, white or silver glass Christmas balls large clear, white or silver glass Christmas balls 2 bags of artificial snow
Steps:
1. Place two large white tree-shaped candles approximately 16 inches apart in the center of a server, console or dining room table.
2. Place the tall champagne flutes in a staggered row behind tree-shaped candles. Surround champagne flutes and tree-shaped candles with artificial snow (figure A).
3. Fill champagne flutes two-thirds full with snow (figure B). Arrange small, medium and large glittering white candles around tree-shaped candles and in front of champagne flutes, place the smallest candles toward the front of the arrangement.
4. Next, add clear or silver ornaments to the arrangement, nestling them into the snow (figure D).
5. Drape beaded crystal garland from champagne flutes; tucking the garland ends into the snow in each flute. To help hold the garland in place, pile small silver, clear or white glass ornaments in the top of each flute (figure F).
6. Sprinkle more snow on table around the base of the arrangement to resemble a snow drift, light candles and enjoy the simple, elegant and frosty centerpiece.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 24
happy thanksgiving!
I LOVE THANKSGIVING TIME!
Last night was my first sighting of the holiday. I was driving around the beautiful neighborhoods of Hollywood and saw a huge christmas light display on a gorgeous home. I went home immidiately and played some christmas music. It gave me the chills. I love all of the smells of this time of year, the fall just makes me so happy. It's truly the beginning of the holiday season. Even the Starbucks has the pumpkin lattes on special.
I am spending this holiday week in Palm Springs, CA with clark's family. It will be my first holiday with the Koelch's. His mom, grandma and sister are so much fun and I cant wait to cook with the family. I will be bringing one of my favorite recipe's from the FAT FREE VEGAN blog. The double-layer pumpkin cheesecake is out of this world. Everytime I make it, its gone in 5.3 seconds. I am so excited to celebrate, my vegan way!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! re
Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
(printer-friendly version)
8 ounces Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese (look for the non-hydrogenated version in the yellow container)
12 ounces light firm silken tofu (or extra-firm)
1/2 cup agave nectar (or sugar)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned, not pumpkin pie mix)
2 teaspoons rum (optional)
3 tablespoons brown sugar or natural sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg (please!)
1 pre-made 8-inch graham cracker crust (or oatmeal cookie crust)
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Put the first set of ingredients (toffuti through vanilla) in a food processor and puree until completely smooth. It should be silky smooth--not chalky or lumpy.
Remove a cup of this mixture from the processor and spread it in the bottom of the crust.
Add the next set of ingredients (pumpkin through nutmeg) to the ingredients remaining in the food processor and process until well blended. Smooth it carefully over the white layer in the crust, heaping it slightly in the middle. Bake until the center is almost set, about 50-60 minutes. (Insert a toothpick. If it comes out liquidy and cold, give it more time, until the center is firm.) Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 3 hours. Serve to delighted guests. (Don't tell them it's vegan, and they won't know!)
Serves 8. Per serving (not including the crust): 218 Calories (kcal); 7g Total Fat; (28% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 179mg Sodium.
xoxo
Friday, November 20
i'm going to be an auntie!
(aren't they cute?)
I got the best news today, perhaps the best news of the year! My baby brother is having a baby! I am so excited to hear that our family is growing. This will make for some super exciting shopping trips :) Congratulations to Bruce and Christie! I love you both.
xoxo
Tuesday, November 17
strike a pose
How blessed by God can I be? I actually got a really sweet opportunity to get photographed. My dear friend Mark took some amazing pictures for a look book and my photos are going to be in it! Here are some behind the scene photos of the awesome day. Hoping that I can do it again soon....hopefully, one day! :)
Sunday, November 1
maid of honor
Meet Megan Anderson. She is quite possibly the most talented dancer I have ever known and such a great mommy too!
Being the MOH or Maid of Honor in your best friends wedding is literally...such an honor! I had such an amazing weekend in my hometown of Austin,tx with my best friend in the whole world, Megan Dee. I am so happy for her and life she has ahead of her. I am secreting all things wonderful for her and her family! God bless them!
xoxo
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