Candy canes and cocoa

Courtesy of the lovely Eat.Pray.Love.Run.

DIY White Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes!

Perfect for that cup of Christmas morning hot cocoa!  Yum!

Plaid

Royal Stewart Tartan



Bergan Scottish Tartan



Black Watch Tartan

I'm mad about plaid!!!

Christmas came early!

The Rockettes are coming Boston and I'm going!!! 



My mother just bought tickets for our family and I am so excited, I can't stand it!  I've been wanting to see them for ages.  Now if only it would snow, my Christmas would be complete!

Pottery Barn Sale

This bountiful turkey salad plate found a new home.

The stockings were hung...

Just picked up these beauties from Land's End for the holidays.  My mother has been wanting to update our family's for a number of years.  She is going to be soooo excited!  I can't wait for her to see them!

Alice

Everyone needs an Alice in their life!  Imagine.  All the household items you could ever need delivered right to your doorstep.  For FREE!!  The best part (for me) is that they sell Justin's Nut Butters for substantially less than ANY other retailer, online or otherwise.  Including Justin himself.  Score!

New Country

Love, love, love, LOVE this gorgeous bed by Ethan Allen.

C Wonder

It seems everyone in the blogging world has posted about C Wonder, Tory Burch co-founder (and ex-husband) Chris Burch's brain child.  The site offers items for the home, clothing, jewlery and accessories, and let's not forget, shoes and bags.  So many beautiful things!



 This gorgeous tortoise glass bowl is by far my favorite.  Annnnd I know just the place for it!

Toile

I heart toile!

Papyrus

Papyrus makes theeee best cards.


Their holiday selection is no exception.





Through today, all cards are 20% off!  Go, go, go!!!

Strawberry Banke

The Candlelight Stroll is hands down one of my favorite ways to ring in the season!  What are some of yours?

Red Berry Wreath

Loving these from Etsy



Burlap bow is lovely...



So is the green satin...



And the gold is gorgeous too!

Cyber Monday

Temptation, temptation....

Lesley Evers



Grace is the LBD for the holidays!  With 30% off and free shipping could it be anymore perfect?!


Kiehls



Dry hands are no match for this!  With free shipping and a deluxe trio of your choice, run don't walk!


Crate and Barrel




Wine and Dine Sale, 15% off annnnd free shipping.  Oh my!

Devon Baer

Thanks to Summer is a Verb for the intel on this beauty.  Perfection!!

Newport Mansions

Once summer "cottages" for the rich and famous.  These extravagant homes are on display to the public.

Talk about the Gilded Age....

As if these magnificent homes could getter any better, right now they are all decked out for the holidays!

Blinc

The best mascara ever!  I heart tubes!!

Port Windsor Giveaway!

The lovely EAS at Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore is hosting a giveaway!!!  One Port Windsor Wellesley Tunic of your choosing!  Amazing!!!

Mashed cauliflower

A very tasty substitute for spuds....

1 head cauliflower
2 cloves garlic
3 (or more) Tbl butter
salt and pepper to taste

Cut up cauliflower and cook (either microwave or stove top) until very soft.
Add pressed garlic and butter to cauliflower
Use and blender or food processor to blend/process until smooth
Salt and pepper to taste

Voila!

Shellac

Guaranteed to last for 2 full weeks without chipping!  Its a manicure miracle!!



Do you Shellac?

Lemon or Lychee

I always have trouble deciding between...



Fresh Sugar Lemon or



Fresh Sugar Lychee.  Decisions, decisions...

Norman Rockwell

The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA is well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive from Boston.



Rockwell's "best studio yet" and his last. 




All 323 Saturday Evening Post covers are on exhibit, organized chronologically.




"The problem we all live with" was my favorite.  Along with the painting, the dress worn by the child and a letter to the editor (from someone deeply moved by the image) were on display.  Very cool stuff.

Cauliflower Rice

Strange name, I know.  But soooo tasty.

1 head cauliflower, grated
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2T good quality EVOO (I find the flavor really enhances this dish)
salt and pepper to taste

Saute onion, garlic and olive oil until onions are translucent
Add grated cauliflower, stirring frequently (takes about 5 minutes to cook)
Salt and pepper to taste

YUM!

Patagonia

The temps are dropping.  I'm in denial.  Better ease into the transition with this.  The coziest fleece around!!

Kiehl's

Back from a week of fun and sun.  This keeps my skin soft and the wrinkles at bay.  With one added bonus... it smells just like a summer day at the ocean!!  A most desired feature now that the number of daylight hours are diminishing... along with the temps.

Paleo carrot muffins

Sooooo yummy.  Trust me.

Paleo carrot muffins

2 cups almond flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sea salt
2 Tbl cinnamon
2 Tbl nutmeg
1 cup dates, pitted
3 ripe bananas
3 eggs
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/8 cup coconut oil, melted
1 cup carrots, grated
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
muffin paper liners

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg
In a food processor, combine dates, bananas, eggs, vinegar, and oil
Transfer both mixtures to a large bowl and blend until completely combined
Fold in carrots, raisins, and nuts
Scoop mixture into paper lined muffin tin
Bake for 25 minutes

ENJOY!!!!

 

EmersonMade

Ribbons Blouse- Tiny Bees



All Season Topper



Tiny Dot Tweed Pockets Skirt

Locally owned and if you frequent Philbrick's Fresh Market, you might catch a glimpse of the dynamic duo....  I did!!!

Cider Hill Farm

Hayrides...



Apple picking....



Farm fresh eggs...

I heart New England!!

Pink Grapefruit

I secretly wish this came in a body wash!!

Paleo brownies

Paleo brownies

1jar Justin's Nut butter, any flavor will do.  If you use chocolate, omit the cocoa from below.
1 egg
1 Tbl vanilla
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup Enjoy Life semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Beat egg
Add vanilla and maple syrup
Stir in dry ingredients
Add mini chocolate chips

Grease 9x13 pan (I used this)
Pour in batter
Bake for 25 minutes
Cool before cutting

Nom, nom, nom, nom......

Sweet

These really are the best cupakes in town!  And with local delivery and car-side service available, the only difficult decision will be which flavor to choose!

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment

So many choices, so little time!!  One thing is for certain, you will never have chapped lips again!

Book Club

An interesting read, delicious food and fun friends equals a fabulous time had by all!

Reva

My new favorite flat!!  I wasn't sure how comfortable she would be, but oh my was I wrong!

I'm pretty much drooling over this one annnnd this one too!!

Velvet Crush Top

I'm definitely crushing on this top!!  LOVE!

Nectar of Gods

Justin's Chocolate Almond Nut Butter is a spoonful of Heaven right here on Earth.  Have you tried?

Company's coming!!

I have a dear friend visiting this weekend from the "big city".   



We've got lots on the agenda.  Outlet shopping, cupcakes, lobster and fireworks.  Can't wait!!  But first, I must get this place ready for her arrival.  Fresh linens and homemade yummies.  How do you prepare for visitors?

The beginning

I'm doing it!  I'm joining the land of blogging!!  Please join me as I share my New England experiences! 



Pretty picturesque, don't you think?  And I'm lucky enough to call this place home!