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.