Thursday, December 30, 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

In the details.


Midnight blue monolian fur coat and matching Balenciaga.
midnight blue

Oversized snake clutch.
Snake

Clingy maxi skirt with sky high heels
Maxi Skirt
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Monday, December 20, 2010

Simple Pleasures

I expected this weekend to be crazy, with my Goddaughter's 3rd birthday party, finishing up my shopping, and the wrapping of gifts I've been buying since October. To my surprise it was the opposite. I dedicated an entire afternoon to wrapping endless gifts, and making a handmade card for the birthday girl, all with time to spare to enjoy the party.


Hope yours was equally enjoyable and wishing you all a great Monday!

presents
{a day full of wrapping}

card-1
{hand drawn birthday card}

card 2
{sealed with a heart}

birthday cake
{heavenly chocolate birthday cake}

Friday, December 17, 2010

In love with..



Sequin Flats


Sequin ballet flats
$69


have a sparkly weekend!!!


Thursday, December 16, 2010

Chocolate Almond Cranberry Bark

Bark-4

Chocolate bark is one of those treats that usually turn up at Holiday parties, and I'm always reminded of how much I love it. Whether it's filled with assorted nuts, dried fruit or chopped pretzels, the result is always festive and fun to eat. The cranberries in these add a pretty touch of color and the almonds offset the sweetness of the chocolate perfectly. They turned out so delicious, I decided to bag them up to accompany Christmas gifts for my family.

Bark-1
Bark-2
Bark-3

Bark-5

A fabulous and easy recipe for any holiday get together!



Recipe:
12 oz dark chocolate
5 oz chopped almonds
5 oz chopped dried cranberries
1/2 cup heavy cream

Melt chocolate over double boiler, stirring constantly (5 minutes)
Add heavy cream as you stir.
Mix in chopped almonds and cranberries.
Pour into foil lined container and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from foil, chop and serve.
Yields approx 15 pieces.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Holiday Shopping {Part Three}

I've just about finished up my holiday shopping for loved ones, and I'm really happy and excited to present my family and friends with my finds.
Along the way, I managed to find a few small gifts for myself, including #8, 9 & 15 on this list.


Happy Shopping loves!

SHOPPING-GUIDE-part 3



1. House of Harlow Abalone Starburst Ring, $70
4. Box of gourmet petit fours, $20
8. Emergency Chocolate, $5
9. Anthropologie Silver leaf glass votive, $6 each {I have a set of these, and they are exquisite when lit}
14. Sephora brush set and glitter pouch, $15
15. Minnetonka back zip bootie, $50 {Most comfortable and easy-to-wear boot that I own!}



Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Loving Leopard.

I realized I had given into the leopard craze when I left Bloomingdales yesterday with a leopard robe and matching pajama set, as well as an oversized printed scarf...oops.
Here are a few ways I'd like to do leopard this winter, without going abundantly overboard.


How do you feel about it?

loving-leopard

1. Topshop Crop Faux Leopard Fur Coat $170
2. Tory Burch Leopard Reva flat, $225
3. Tarnish Animal Print Felt Fedora {Nordstrom} $50
4. Calvin Klein Collete Pump, $139
5. Topshop Leopard Vintage Faux Fur Coat, $200
6. Steve Madden Faux leather box clutch, $88
7. F21 Foldover Print Clutch, $18
8. JC Penney Leopard Print Scarf, $17


Monday, December 13, 2010

Haaaaappy Monday!

kisses



I hope you all had a lovely weekend! We had a friend in town and so we managed to squeeze in about 5 meals a day, including yummy Cuban food (our fav) and several scrumptious brunches.
Have a wonderful day!
kisses



Thursday, December 9, 2010

Holiday Shopping Guide {For the Boys}

This list is a tad biased towards my husbands taste (he is the proud owner of a drawer full of Happy Socks), but organizing it gave me ideas for my Dad and brother as well. If there is one thing I've learned about my husband it is this; if his gift is from Godiva, Apple or Varvatos, he will be a a happy happy man :)

for-the-boys


1. Samsung Blu Ray Player, $150-$300
3. Woolrich John Rich & Bros Wool Gloves, $125
4. Ugg Australia slippers, $120
6. Ralph Lauren Flannel Pajama set, $73
10. Godiva Chocolate Covered Pretzel Canister, $22
11. Sheep Dip Premium Scotch, $60

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

four cheese lasagna.

Lately, this is my meal of choice when going out for italian, and making it at home is easier than I thought. I made this dish for my family's visit last weekend and it went so fast, I hardly got to snap any pics! I would definitely recommend trying the unusual combo of cheeses and substituting with turkey sausage. It's a really fun and delicious take on my favorite italian staple.

{Pre-oven pic}
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lasagna-2

lasagna-3

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Fashion is in the Air ...

In need of a little fashion inspiration? I know I always am. I love these looks, especially the wispy maxi dresses and chunky scarves.
Have a beautiful day!

xx
leopard dress
white maxi dress
maxi skirt
white scarf

Friday, December 3, 2010

Thursday, December 2, 2010

My Holiday Wishlist

With my birthday and Christmas rapidly approaching, I can't help but dream of a few items I'd like to get myself. Some, I've been eyeing for a while (sapphire ring), and some I've only just discovered but already begged my husband to get me (Jonathan Adler pill box.)

What is on your wish list this year?
WISHLIST

1. Sapphire ring.
2. House of Harlow black starburst necklace, $70
3. Extra long white woven scarf
4. Sabon Lemon Mint Body Scrub, $30
5. Crate and Barrel Edge Wine Glasses, $11 each
6. Tory Burch Reva ballet flat in orange or green, $195
7. Jonathan Adler Nixon throw in Orange, $295
8. Soft bow belt, Anthropologie, $28
9. Clinique Colour Surge Eyeshadow in Double Date, $17
10. Perpetual Blooms towels (Anthropologie), $8-36
11. Dara Ettinger Chelsea ring, $88
12. Dark denim trouser jeans, $150
13. Jonathan Adler DOLLS pillbox, $28
14. Nordstrom Crystal Collection Bezel Bracelets, $38-50






With Love, Nikki