5 weekend necessities

Ahhh, the weekend is here... leaves falling at your feet, wine falling into your mouth, then whatever is on your mind falls out of your mouth....oops.  I mean, leaves falling at your feet and the breeze on your face :)  Whatever it is you plan to do this weekend, do it in style!  Here are my top 5 necessities to get me through the weekend.

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 5 weekend necessities

Starting L to R, clockwise:

1. sam edelman petty ankle boots
2. gucci 'vintage web' boston bag
3. jbrand allie cords
4. michele deco safari tiger rose gold watch
5. house of harlow gold plated ring

But wait... that's not all!!
"This is how we do it…its Friday night, and I feel alright…"
What:                            Pernikoff Brothers (http://www.pernikoffbrothers.com/)
·                                     w/ Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real
                                      Lukas Nelson (as in Wille Nelson – yes. Willie’s son)
When:                           Friday – October 28th 2011
                                      Doors Open 8pm | Show 9pm
Where:                         Old Rock House (http://www.oldrockhouse.com/)
                                      1200 7th Boulevard | St. Louis, MO

How Much:                  ($15.00) to gain access - the rest is up to you in how much you spend or save.

It's going to be a great show!  Hope to see you there!!

As you make your way out the door this weekend, remember it's getting cold out there- here's a great chart to spiffy up any outfit!

12 ways to wear a scarf

(photo via tipjunkie.com)

Now I shall leave you with this....

Point to Ponder:

Why does your nose run and your feet smell?

If it's wrong then I don't wanna be right!

Is it wrong...
        - to just simply love cold, rainy, fall days?
                 ... and on those days to put nutella on everything?
        - to love organizing as much as you love nutella?
                 ...but of course not nearly as much as you love your little girl (who, by the way, on this particular cozy day got more than her fair share of snuggles- but I didn't hear her complain once :))

nuts for nutella                                                      

yummy!

At this point, I might have eaten that much!

This guy has the right idea!!

After tooling around with my craving all day long, I finally settled down on some gluten free brownies topped off with, that's right, you guessed it!!  Nutella!!

In the beginning- I created:

• large traditional sourdough pretzels dipped in nutella
• then feeling a little guilty I switched to apples
• which didn't last too long because I found the marshmallows
• then a whole wheat english muffin
• then I said screw it, let's just make those dang brownies (which by the way are the worlds easiest gluten free brownies)

obviously, from trader joe's

ingredients

throw mix in bowl

add the rest of the ingredients

fold

dump onto sprayed pan (I like to use round ones on mixes, it seems as if they never give you enough to make a nice thick brownie)

spread

bake

cool and cut

spread nutella and devour

Now, I have one more surprise... to make it an extra special evening in-

1. warm up milk on the stove up (I like to use almond milk)
2. put milk in your favorite mug
3. take a soup spoon, dip it into the nutella, then put it in the hot milk
4. let sit for a minute- stir and enjoy the best cup of nutella hot chocolate!

Organization Tips                                                   

excellent idea for those Christmas gifts!
(photo via bhg.com)

awesome idea- these could easily end up everywhere
(photo via etsy.com)

another "why didn't I think of that!!" moment
(photo via marthastewart.com)

I love everything on this board!
(photo via thebusybudgetingmama.com)

you had me at stripes
(photo via prettystufftumblr.com)

I did this in my little girl's room- easy 20 minute project with an old frame (of course not for earings, just bows!!)
(photo via etsy.com)

why wouldn't you want such a beautiful, organized mudroom?
(photo via vvanttiques.tumblr.com)

I mean, I could totally make this, right?
(photo via mamiejanes.blogspot.com)

mommy and me

Case Settled

Stair Case- that is.  These are definitely cases to build a dream on!  If only one would need so many staircases in one home, these would all be top contenders.  Wood, tile, ceramic, brick, grass; I don't care what you are, I must have you in my home.

If only... I would make my bed on the 19th step and sleep, then look at the stars, then sleep some more.
(photo via gift guru)

That's the perfect office, wouldn't you say?
(photo via emmas.blogg.se)

Here is an "ah-ha" moment.  Why oh why didn't I think of this!?!
"Yes dear...I'll be down in a sec."  Literally.
(photo via daddytypes.com)

I would make that balcony my bedroom.
(photo via gypsypurplehome.tumblr.com)

I love, love the color of the wall.
(photo via 30.media.tumblr.com)

Yes please- I will take an extra large order of that staircase!
photo via hautemamasfaves.tmblr.com)

Great idea for recycled wood.
(photo via pinterest.com)

Love it, wouldn't want to water it.

Wonder where this leads to?
(photo via clutterdgypsy.tmblr.com)

Say yes to the dress!  (and the stairs!)
(photo via houseof designandstyle.com)



Just in case you missed it...
(heehee, get it?)

Things that make you go "ha"

So every now and again I run into something that makes me laugh, and laugh, and laugh, and laugh.  Then I stop until I think about it some more and I laugh, and laugh, and laugh.  Then it just gets annoying because everyone is smiling, but secretly they just wish you would get yourself together and stop laughing.  Really?  Next time folks, just indulge.  I hope you enjoy every little bit of it as I did...

I even love the "nailed it".
(photo via google images)

Tuesday Teaser

green with envy...




one.



two.



three.



four.

five.

six.

seven.

eight.

nine.

ten.

1) Chloe clutch
2) Mulberry
3) Marc by Marc wedge sneaker with impala
4) J.Lo in Gucci
5) Bleulab denim
6) Chanel
7) Hunter boots- gabby lace up
8) Kate Spade
9) Sonia Rykiel cut out gown
10) Diane Von Furstenberg

 I know, I know... this isn't even fair, but I said teaser and you sure got a teaser.  Let's look on the bright side, hmmm....(I'm thinking, okay!!) at least we know what we like :)  I must say- green has got to be my all time favorite color, every decision I make is pretty much based on the color green.  Green can even perk up your outfit- take that Kate Spade ring (which by the way is the only reasonable thing up there).  You wear a black turtleneck dress, with black textured tights, awesome black booties- add that ring and BAM...you've got yourself an outfit.  Green is a season less color- it continually stays throughout every fashion week and holiday for that matter! 

Now go do something green; be green, live green, eat green, sleep green, or wear green!  Today is trash day and yes... I recycle.  My job green is done.


Do you like green eggs and ham?

Ingredients:
2 free range eggs
a couple slices black forest ham
a tbsp of pesto
a slice of brioche
mixed greens
tomato
avocado

1. Get your skillet nice and hot
2. Add a small scoop of butter, scramble eggs with pesto
3. While your eggs are cooking add ham to stove top
4. butter bread and add bread
5. once everything has been toasted/cooked, take off and assemble

• brioche
• mixed greens, tomato, avocado
• ham
• eggs

    6. enjoy!

This pic has the pesto on top- but I like to incorporate mine into the eggs- more flavorful and less messy!