Chai Tea Love

It is still in the mid 90's here in Florida, but if I turn the air down....sit under the ceiling fan......and drink a hot cup of Chai Tea Latte..........IT FEELS LIKE FALL IS IN THE AIR!!!!!!

I am IN LOVE with Twinings Chai Tea for the Tassimo Machine!

If you haven't tried it.......run to Bed Bath and Beyond!!!!!

xoxo

Gallery Wall...BIGGER IS BETTER!

Several months ago I purchased a bunch of our family photos by Snidershots and made a photo wall above our couch in the Family Room. I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was super nervous about going so big with the frames, but I absolutely love how it turned out! We are in the market for a sectional sofa as well, and I plan on adding a 4th row of pictures!

I am not really an art girl.....I enjoy tons of pictures of my family all over my home! They are my favorite things to look at!

xoxo

Canvas Prints

My son decided almost 2 years ago that he wanted a sports bedroom. Not any particular sport, but just sports in general!

I went with it and let him do his own thing.

I showed him these canvas prints from Pottery Barn Kids several months ago, and he loved them. At $149 EACH, I decided that I could tackle this little project on my own!


The whole project probably cost me $25.......and Collin and I were so proud! (although I am going to redo the jersey.....it sort of turned out more like a dress)

The two of us made these several months ago, and they are his favorite thing in his room!


I LOVE how they look a little rough, and are just perfect for his room! (not to mention I saved $420!!!!!!!!)

xoxo

Are You There....

I remember reading "Are you there God, It's me Margaret" in Elementary School and loving it!

But I seriously doubt I laughed as hard as I did while reading "Are You There Vodka, It's Me Chelsea". This is a great summer read.......and I guarantee you will laugh!



We spent 3 hours at the pool this morning......and I do believe I am 3 shades darker! And Yes, I was wearing 50 SPF!

Hope you are enjoying your Holiday Weekend!
xoxo

Golden Artichoke Dip

I LOVE fall!

I grew up in Northern Virginia and I remember that September meant that the pools were closed, and the chilly nights were coming!

Living in Florida now, and an expected high of 95 today.......gives September a different feeling!

BUT I think that certain foods can still make you feel a season! Warmer, golden brown, heavier foods make me think of fall!

There are certain foods that I will ONLY eat in certain seasons! I am sure that is strange, but it works for me! (watermelon= summer only food, brie= fall/winter food, wine= ALL YEAR)

This dip is one of my FAVE fall/winter foods!

Hope you enjoy!!!

Golden Artichoke Dip


1 envelope Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Golden Onion Soup Mix
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1 container (8oz.) sour cream
1 cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)

1.	Preheat oven to 350°. In 1-quart casserole, combine all ingredients.
2.	Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.
3.	Serve with your favorite dippers.

VARIATION: For a Cold Golden Artichoke Dip, omit Swiss cheese. Stir in, if desired, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Do not bake.

*I LIKE TO SERVE THE DIP WITH PRETZEL CHIPS! MMM!!!!!!

xoxo

Halloween Party Ideas

It is no secret that I have a serious LOVE for Halloween!

I am not into watching scary movies, I don't like blood, I can't stand to be scared......BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HALLOWEEN!!!!!!

I love dressing up, I love all of the fun you can have with your kids, I love all of the candy, I love getting out and walking around the neighborhood, I love the excitement in kids eyes as they show off their outfits.....I love how much fun it is!!!!

When I was in 3rd grade we had just moved into a new house and started at a new school. My parents had a HUGE Halloween party for my sister and I and all of our new buddies! They worked SOO hard making our unfinished basement into a haunted house, planning a scavenger hunt, planning games, and I have always wanted to do something like that with my kids!!! It was probably one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE childhood memories....and probably the reason my sister and I are obsessed with Halloween to this day!

This year Collin has decided he wants to have a Halloween Birthday party.....AND I COULDN'T BE MORE THRILLED!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have already started planning/shopping for some goodies!



My friend has her own cupcake business with the most AMAZING cupcakes I have ever tasted! I am planning on buying some yummy treats from her for the adults at the party....but I am going to make some cupcakes for the kids and LOVE this Halloween Party set that I got from her etsy shop at Paradise Cupcakes. TOO CUTE!!!!! I have these liners in several colors already and they are amazing! I never realized that you could actually buy liners that were grease proof and kept their color so well! I am a changed baker now! :)

Collin wants his party to be "less scary and more spooky", so this kit was PERFECT! I love how it is very much a Halloween set, but NOT scary! Check them out at Paper Glitter!


I also ran into Michaels today and fell IN LOVE with these glitter pumpkins! They aren't something Collin would have picked for his party......but I love them!

Is it too soon to decorate the house for Halloween?! This is all getting me way too excited!!!!

xoxo

Master

I think that it might be a good thing that I have not done ANYTHING in my master bedroom.....because I keep finding pictures that I love better than the one before!

This is my new favorite!!!!!!

I painted my walls this color several years ago, and I really love it! I just love how subtle and relaxing this room feels! Not too much going on, just a great place to wind down!



I think I had better get something done in there......before I find another picture!

(*i do not remember where picture is from! )

xoxo