Happy Holidays Everyone!!

With Thanksgiving coming up soon I thought I would bring you all some inspiration for a table scape! Fall is by far one of my favorite seasons, next to winter, and decorating for it is even better. One of my favorite places to shop for home decor and dinnerware is Pier 1 Imports. They have some really beautiful pieces out right now, and they were too good not to share!

*all photos are from pier1.com, not a sponsored post*

To start the white and gilded pumpkin bowls are a must! Thinking outside the usual Thanksgiving meal and having soup as a starter might be a fun new tradition. I also found a matching charger and napkin ring set to add some sophistication to your table. The leaf patterned napkin caught my eye right away and alternating with a solid color is a really fun look!

Next I love to set a center focal point or look to a table. Pier 1 has these great gold acorn tealights that would be perfect scattered throughout the middle of the table. I would do two for every foot of space you want to fill on your table.

Cake stands for each end of your table are a great way to showcase Thanksgiving pies or treats and to also add height to the look. You always want to make sure you have some dimension when styling your home. Whether that be a table scape, bookshelf or bedroom nightstand.

To tie the center of the table together, garland is an excellent touch. Intertwining it throughout the acorns and cake stands gives it a more cohesive look. Not only do I enjoy making a dining table look festive, I also love to bring in some fall pillows. If your furniture is neutral enough, changing out the pillows each season can bring an easy fresh new look to your space.

I hope you found this useful, comment with any questions you may have. I’d be happy to help with any design questions! Wishing you all a safe, happy and fulfilling holiday season!

xo, G

Recipe Linked Below 

One Pan

Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since my last post and I’ve been meaning to share this great recipe I came across at the end of summer. It was the perfect change to the typical taco night at our house. Don’t let the quinoa scare you either! I know it’s not the most popular grain people choose, but in this dish you hardly know it’s there, and it’s such a lighter option rather than using rice. This is one to try! 🙂

I know fall is right around the corner but this recipe is perfect any time of the year. You use canned beans, corn and diced tomatoes. The avocados, limes and cilantro may be hard to find but the avocados and limes can easily be substituted for sour cream and bottled lime juice. If you can’t find the cilantro in fall or winter months you’ll be fine omitting it. I’ll leave the recipe and link to it from the website I found this on!

Go check it out, you know you want to!

xo, G

One Pan Mexican Quinoa

Ingredients:

One Pan Mexican Quinoa

Bath & Body Works Room Perfume

Hello everyone! I have to share with you the greatest room freshener that you are EVER going to come across. Seriously it really is the best of the best and I’m telling you to head out to your nearest Bath and Body Works now!

This air perfume, as they call it, will brighten up a room with ONE pump. I emphasize on the one because it can get really strong and then it doesn’t smell as good! Although they are little they will last awhile being that you only need so little of it. I just picked these two up a couple days ago (2 for $11), but there are SO many more options! I wanted to buy all the new fall scents but had to stop myself from going too crazy! 🙂

Thanks for stopping by, XO G

Portable Charging Wristlet

Power Pack

Buttoned In

Red Light = Fully Charged

I’m so excited to share this wristlet! It was a no brainer to purchase after finding it’s also a portable charger. I found this at T.J.Maxx in my town and hope you can find one at your store too. Hurry before they’re gone! There was a tan, purple and blush pink color available.

As you can tell the power pack buttons in so you can don’t always have to have it in the wristlet. You know it is fully charged when you see a red light as it is plugged into an outlet. The wristlet came with a little “instruction” sheet with little tips about the power pack.

I recommend trying to find this wristlet somewhere because it makes so much sense! It’s nice and small so you’re not having to deal with a large charger. Plus the price I paid at T.J.Maxx was way less than if I would have bought a wristlet AND portable charger. Go check out your local T.J.Maxx to hopefully score a great deal too!

Here’s to being fully charged everyday of the week! 🙂

XO, G

Turkey Club Recipe

Hello to Monday! I know some people want to say goodbye to Mondays as soon as they wake up, but there are ways you can brighten them up! To me creating fun food can enliven the day. 🙂

I’m sure most of you have seen the “pizza roll” or “pizza rose” idea all over the internet. I decided to change it up a bit and do it using a favorite pizza recipe in my house, Turkey Club. I did make the pepperoni and salami ones as well though! I’ll have exactly what you need down below for the Turkey Club recipe at the end.

This concept is super easy, especially if you go with a store-bought crust! A homemade one would work but the Pillsbury one didn’t stretch back on me like a homemade one would. Basically all you do is roll out the crust a little thinner and then cut it into about 1-2 inch strips. You then layer the sauce, cheese, any small toppings and then the meat to hold everything underneath in place. Then you just roll them up!

Something as simple as changing up the way you make a certain meal can make dinner fun and exciting! Everyone loves pizza and it’s hard to get bored with it but who doesn’t love a twist on things? These could also be a great thing for the kids to get involved with in the kitchen.

Here’s to happier week night meals! XO, G

Turkey Club Pizza

– sauce: mayonnaise and lemon zest – toppings: basil, tomatoes, bacon bits, ham and turkey – mozzarella cheese

Fossil Handbag

Shop Stevie Tennies

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing an every day go to look. I am definitely a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl but I like to dress up my style when I can.

In this outfit I went with clutching my Fossil handbag, rather than the usual cross body bag that it is. To me it makes your outfit more put together than just throwing a bag over yourself. Don’t get me wrong though! There are many times when using a cross body is the way to go … like shopping with your hands free!

Speaking of shopping! I have been wanting a pair of shoes like the ones I’m wearing for awhile. They’re a very popular style right now, modeled after Kanye West’s shoe design, and are hard to come by at a cheaper rate. I found a website called Shop Stevie and was able to score a look-a-like pair! The fact that I was supporting a shop that has recently started made it a no brainer in ordering a pair too. It’s always great knowing you are supporting someone’s dream. I will leave a link below to the website. 🙂

Thank you for supporting my dream as well as you follow my blog. 🙂 I hope for it to one day take off and I’ll have my followers from the beginning to always thank!

Another special thanks to my fabulous photographer Amber! I’m excited for the many more outfit shoots we will have to come!

Xo, G

Fossil (similar)  – https://www.fossil.com/us/en/products/emma-ew-crossbody-sku-zb6842386c.html

Shop Stevie – http://shopstevie.com/collections/shoes

I added a little bleu cheese

Happy Friday! Today I decided I had to share this because this flat bread is something I always order at my favorite restaurant. Although this one wasn’t freshly made and is a slightly different recipe, Trader Joe’s still never fails to amaze me.

You can find this in the freezer section at Trader Joe’s! I followed the directions in preheating my oven to 450•F and baked it on a baking sheet. For some reason though it didn’t get very crispy on the bottom towards the middle. I let it bake for a little bit on the rack alone and would suggest doing the same after it’s been on the sheet for some time if it isn’t to your desired crispiness.

I was really impressed with how the flat bread came out and tasted! I did add bleu cheese to it before I baked it because it didn’t look very cheesy. The restaurant recipe of this flat bread uses bleu cheese so I knew it’d work. If I wouldn’t have done that I’m not sure it would have had that sharp taste bleu cheese gives you, and the flat bread would have been missing something. The caramelized onions and ham were pretty perfect. I was surprised at how sweet the onions were and they didn’t seem like they were once frozen. The ham was average but you can’t expect a 4 star restaurant flat bread from a freezer, right? The crust was something different and I liked the change from the typical doughy pizza crust. It was almost like a puff pastry, yet not as flaky. It was light and crispy!

Overall I would definitely say give this flat bread a go! If you’re looking for something light and quick for lunch it’s perfect. It’s not a heavy flatbread, even with all the delicious and strong flavors, so there’s room for a salad or even dessert. 😉 I also think this would be beautiful as an appetizer at a party! Brighten it up with fresh bleu cheese and your guests will be coming back for seconds and probably thirds.

Here’s to weekend parties with delicious and vibrant food!

Xo, G

I have to say whoever came up with the idea of a mini handbag was genius! As a kid I loved having a big purse, even though I had nothing to put in them. Now that I am a young adult I realized big handbags can be annoying when you don’t have to carry around that much stuff.

Getting a mini sized handbag though is the perfect balance! There is the perfect amount of room for a smaller wallet, maybe a pack of gum, your phone and whatever else you may need. In addition it makes finding things easier, but you’re bag is still stylish!

I recently found this Vera Wang mini handbag at Kohls. I love the structured look of it, plus in almost all of Vera’s handbags at Kohls, she includes a zippered pouch in the middle of her bags so you have three sections to organize things.

It was on clearance so unfortunately it is no longer available, but I have linked a few similar ones here below!

Happy shopping! Xo, G

3.1 Phillip Lim – http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/3-1-phillip-lim-mini-pashli-leather-satchel/3433225?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=JADE%2F%20NICKEL

REED – http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2479068/reed-atlantique-convertible-mini-satchel.jsp?color=Zephyr

Merona – http://www.target.com/p/women-s-mini-satchel-handbag-with-removable-crossbody-strap-merona/-/A-50069277#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=mini+satchel

Oversized Duffel

Side and Back Pockets

Top Zippers and Strap Clasp

Front Zipped Pocket

Interior Zipped Pocket

Interior Pockets

Optional Strap

I had to share this oversized duffel bag because I am so excited about it! I don’t do a lot of travel, yet with going off to college soon I wanted a nice duffel bag that I could use on the weekends when I decide to go home. I love how clean the black and gold make it look and then the pop of red adds some fun to it. It is also a VERY quilted bag, almost pillowed, if you can tell from the pictures. It’s perfect though because I won’t have to worry about anything getting smashed, like my glasses, if I do use it someday for travel when my bag could be tossed around. The quilted aspect of the bag doesn’t compromise any space in it though!

This bag is a little more pricey but I was able to get a pretty good deal through HauteLook, a company through Nordstrom. Their sale is over on Adrienne Vittadini luggage but I still recommend you check them out, they always have great sales with awesome deals! I was able to find the bag on Overstock if you’re eyeing this bag up! I’ll leave the link below.

Here’s to fun weekend trips and safe travels!

Xo, G

http://www.overstock.com/Luggage-Bags/Adrienne-Vittadini-Nylon-Oversize-Duffel-Bag/11320441/product.html?refccid=BTTQP3YDMUL3YVKBCQXQXWO37A&searchidx=38