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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Top Five Tuesday
Today I received a blog award from the lovely Rebecca. (You can see the post here.) Thanks so much, darling! I'm just delighted that she thought of me. You all simply must follow her blog; she's adorable.
In the spirit of keeping with the Top Five Tuesday, I've decided to do my own Top Five - my five favorite bloggers and my favorite preppy wardrobe essentials.
Top Five Wardrobe Essentials:
Hint: Purchase RL oxfords at their outlet stores. You save a lot of money ($40-$50), and it’s the same thing.
5. Pearl Stud Earrings
Top Five Bloggers Award:
Here are the rules:
1. Show your thanks by linking the blogger who awarded you!
2. Leave links to your top 5 blogs (with 200 or fewer followers) and leave them comments letting them know!
3. Post the award on your blog.
4. Enjoy the love!
Thanksgiving Recipe - Pe-can pie
One of my favorite holiday treats is pecan pie. Unfortunately, no one else is my family likes it, so I’m always stuck with a traditional apple pie or, worse, pumpkin (bleck). This year, I’ve decided I’m going to make a pecan pie for myself. I’m sure Atticus will eat the leftovers!
Here’s a recipe from Good Housekeeping, one of my go-to sources for great recipes. Yum!
Pecan Pie Recipe
For Crust
Ingredients:
· 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
· 1/4 teaspoon salt
· tablespoons cold butter or margarine, cut up
· tablespoons vegetable shortening
· 5 tablespoons ice water
Directions:
· In food processor with knife blade attached, blend flour and salt. Add butter and shortening, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until large moist crumbs just begin to form.
· Shape dough into disk; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight. (If chilled overnight, let dough stand 30 minutes at room temperature before rolling.)
· Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On lightly floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll dough into 12-inch round. Ease dough round into 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate. Gently press dough against bottom and up sides of plate without stretching. Trim dough edge, leaving 1-inch overhang. Fold overhang under; pinch to form stand-up edge, then make decorative edge. Freeze pie shell 15 minutes.
· Line pie shell with foil or parchment, and fill with pie weights, dried beans, or uncooked rice. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until beginning to set. Remove foil with weights, and bake 13 to 15 minutes longer or until golden. If shell puffs up during baking, gently press it down with back of spoon.
· Cool pie shell on a wire rack for at least ten minutes. Reset oven to 350 degrees.
For Filling
Ingredients:
· 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
· 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
· 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 1 pinch salt
· 3 large eggs
· 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
Directions:
· In large bowl, with wire whisk, mix corn syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, and eggs until blended. With spoon, stir in pecans.
· Pour filling into pie shell. Bake 43 to 45 minutes or until filling is set around edge but center jiggles slightly. Cool on wire rack at least 3 hours for easier slicing.
Enjoy!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Holiday Gift Guide - Miscellaneous
As you all know, I've made two gift guides to make your holiday shopping go as smoothly as possible. This is a miscellaneous guide showcasing gifts that work for either gender and tips to save you money. Enjoy!
My Holy Trinity of discount shopping is made of Gilt Groupe, One Kings Lane, and Rue La La. These sites offer amazing deals on designer brands. Hunter Boots, which normally retail around $150 are always on Gilt for $80. Luxury bedding goes from $1000 to $250 at One Kings Lane. And Rue La La offers the best brands at a fraction of the cost (think Marc Jacobs, Yves Saint Laurent, etc.). I recommend signing up for all three of these sites and keeping an eye on them over the next few weeks. Sales on Rue La La and One Kings Lane begin at 11:00am EST daily, and Gilt begins at noon. I'm sure you'll find a great gift (maybe even a new cocktail dress for you!).
I also suggest checking ebay.com for things like iPhone cases, Lilly Pulitzer tumblers, and Kate Spade paper products. A lot of people buy these things from the stores when they have huge sales (think Lilly's End of Summer sale) and post them on ebay at a discounted price. Sometimes you only save the cost of shipping, but that $5 adds up!
Lastly, here a few gifts that work for both guys and girls:
Vineyard Vines
Coozie, $5
http://tinyurl.com/cbp6agg
http://tinyurl.com/cbp6agg
True Prep by Lisa Birnach, $10.36
http://tinyurl.com/7bj5lje
http://tinyurl.com/7bj5lje
Preppy: Cultivating Ivy Style by Jeffery Banks, $29.40
Ralph Lauren, $31.18
Saint James
Minquiers 10, $70
This is a unisex shirt. It’s meant to fit loosely. That being said, you can always get it tailored. Girls who normally wear a small or medium should definitely get the extra small.
http://tinyurl.com/4yz5g8q
This is a unisex shirt. It’s meant to fit loosely. That being said, you can always get it tailored. Girls who normally wear a small or medium should definitely get the extra small.
http://tinyurl.com/4yz5g8q
Vineyard Vines
Shep Shirt, $98.50
They do make a women’s version of this shirt, but they don’t have any with one solid color, which is what looks best.
Holiday Gift Guide For Gals
If you’re like me, you like to get your holiday shopping finished early. Dealing with the holiday crowds can be a little much, and everything you want is sold out. Starting early gives you lots of wiggle room so you can find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Below is a list of great gifts for the gals in your life – your friends, sisters, mother, etc. Hopefully this will make your holiday shopping a delightful experience!
$25 and Under
Amazon
True Prep by Lisa Birnach, $10.36
http://tinyurl.com/7bj5lje
http://tinyurl.com/7bj5lje
iPhone 4 Cover, 24.95
Rugby
Organic Match Eco Tote, $12
Do some good! 50% of proceeds will be donated to the Match Rugby Fund.
http://tinyurl.com/7htynkv
Do some good! 50% of proceeds will be donated to the Match Rugby Fund.
http://tinyurl.com/7htynkv
Tumbler, $16.50
$50 and Under
Amazon
Preppy: Cultivating Ivy Style by Jeffery Banks, $29.40
Leather Logo Belt, $44.99
$100 and Under
Rugby
Embossed Leather Long Wallet, $98
This is a unisex shirt. It’s meant to fit loosely. That being said, you can always get it tailored. Girls who normally wear a small or medium should definitely get the extra small.
http://tinyurl.com/4yz5g8q
Sperry Top-Sider
Authentic Original Boat Shoes, $80
Vineyard Vines
Shep Shirt, $98.50
They do make a women’s version of this shirt, but they don’t have any with one solid color, which is what looks best.
Holiday Gift Guide for Guys
If you’re like me, you like to get your holiday shopping finished early. Dealing with the holiday crowds can be a little much, and everything you want is sold out. Starting early gives you lots of wiggle room so you can find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Below is a list of great gifts for the guys in your life – friends, boyfriends, brothers, etc. Hopefully this will make your holiday shopping a delightful experience!
$25 and Under
Amazon
True Prep by Lisa Birnach, $10.36
J.Crew
Fabric Knot Cuff Links, $12
$50 and Under
Amazon
Preppy: Cultivating Ivy Style by Jeffery Banks, $29.40
Ralph Lauren
http://tinyurl.com/7mvd4lu
Vineyard Vines
$100 and Under
J.Crew
Tartan Tie, $69.50
Cashmere Plaid Scarf, $88
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