Food: Holiday Party Menu
Since I love cooking and the quest for new recipes to make my cooking even more fun, I stumbled upon this site and guess what I can’t wait to duplicate from here, here, here and here
Year: 2016
Fashion: Side Tracked to Wedding Gowns 2017
I think I needed a break this weekend from all things holiday, and what better way than to look to the future. Six months to nine down the line when weddings are in full swing and the gown always the highlight: {feature photo inspiration}
Madewell Shopping A First Priority This Morning
This weekend as normal I will be roaming the malls, and checking out the best of the best sales, including these beauties from here:
Gift Idea Edition: Stocking Stuffers or Office Gift Exchange
I love it when I realize what is considered stocking stuffers from this favorite store of mine, is also great gift ideas for the office gift exchange/white elephant. Here’s my picks:
Food: Squash, Lentil, Coconut Milk, Toasted Almonds…
Squash, lentil, coconut milk, toasted almonds all make for a wonderful meal suggested here. I can’t get enough of the variation of flavors and tastes for this health-conscious foody. This recipe is added to my list of side dishes – with a wonderfully home-roasted piece of chicken
Cocktails For The Holidays 2016
Every year I make a mental note of a handful of newly created cocktails for the holidays to order while out for some holiday gathering(s). From here are my selections for 2016:
Take Note – How To Survive The Winter
I do live in San Francisco, and some days in the winter it dips below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. I know this all sounds funny for those of you struggling with worst weather conditions. But any cold or dreary weather does take its toll on anyone anywhere. So…this article caught my eye the other day and I thought why not share some of the suggestions offered -that I love – on how to survive the frigid winter season:
More Gift Ideas For Him
I love shopping with the hubs. He is really good at it. Meaning to say, he is patient enough to walk through the stores and while I check out items for myself – he disappears to the men’s section. I think what I also love is seeing his face light up when he wants to show me what he’s found – providing that I approve 🙂 naturally. So, the fact we share the same taste in clothes – I laugh – I think this year it will be easy to shop for him. Kinda like most years. Anyway, here it is: Considering he looks amazing in a hat of any sort, and scarf just because, I picked from here The sweaters had to come from his favorite store here: Colognes I go here Jeans and more jeans – from here: And my favorite – boots – ankle and all – from here:
Sweaters for Her – Any Occasion
I don’t believe that a woman could have too many sweaters. I think sweaters are the everyday comfort wear – even in a professional setting. One just needs to dress it up. So, for this year’s gift idea or even a birthday which falls in the winter months consider this:
Gift Ideas Edition: Accessories For Her
The fun thing about accessories is that it is a safe bet – for the person you plan to gift exchange with over a holiday lunch, or dinner or even a gathering outside the immediate family. For me this store comes in mind:
rawsilkandsaffron.com 