My Birds Nest

There is a chill in the air...

if only for a few days but it has made me want soup for just about every meal! There isn't a whole lot more comforting than a homemade bowl of soup to wind down your day! So I am sharing with you some of my favorites. (some of which can be made within an hour!!)

If it is still available go buy the November issue of Woman's Day (yes, Woman's Day I only bought it for the soup recipes) But these are what I have made so far:

Beef, Shitake & Barley Soup

Sausage & Kale Soup

One of the best Tomato Soups ever (from Barefoot Contessa)

Now to make my whole soup experience complete I believe I need some new soup bowls, the bowls I currently use are just not big enough. So this is what I have in mind:

First to complete the whole presentation:

A beautiful Tureen

Love the depth of this square soup bowl

And for my baguette lightly toasted with Gruyere cheese, a perfectly sized pedestal platter

Any guesses on what I will be eating tonight???

How to wear it #5 (fe)

Lots of really great wearable and giftable pieces are in the Stella & Dot Holiday collection. I am so happy they did everything under $100 and made it really work for every age group and what ever your style may be. The celebrity coveted jeweler Maya Brenner teamed up with Stella & Dot and created pieces that I believe are a must have and can be worn long after the holidays are over.

Pave Ellipse Necklace

Pave Double Bar Necklace

And I like to pair with the Chelsea in Gold from the Fall Collection

I think this is a great feminine touch to the whole military chic look and here is a great dress to wear with this:

From Endless.com

 

Once again I've lost track of time!!

How is it that I haven't written anything for a month?? With all the after school activities I have a hard time balancing again. Such is life!!

 

So on to the fun stuff:

Stella & Dot has launched what I think may be my most favorite thing ever. Arm candy at its finest. (I will do this is a two part series so be sure to check back tomorrow for more greatness) I have been layering these new pieces with some bracelets from the fall collection as well. Here is what I have on today:

Clover Double Wrapped Bracelet in Black

Nugget Wrapped Bracelet in Gold

Vintage Twist Bracelet in Gold

Foundation Bracelet in Pink

Devi Bangles in Gold

All worn with:

Skinny Cargos from Nordstrom (I can't stop wearing these!!)

This top from JCrew but in a reddish orange which must be sold out

Check back tomorrow to see more of the new holiday collection and another addition of how to wear it!!

 

Need an idea for dinner tonight??

Since there is a little (and I mean little) hint of Fall in the air here I have a craving for roasted chicken. So I am trying this all in one dish for dinner and I wanted to share in case you were wondering what to fix tonight.

I got it out of the October issue of Country Living which is by far my favorite issue every year. And that is because it is filled with Halloween...don't worry you'll be seeing plenty of that in the weeks to come!! I love everything about decorating for Halloween. Ok, back to your dinner tonight:

Your recipe is here.

It comes from the book A Bird in the Oven and Then Some by Mindy Fox, which you can order here.

Enjoy!! Sorry for no pictues...my mouse seems to be missing and I am not savvy enough to figure out how to get one on here without it!!

How to wear it #4 (fe)

Over the last few years I have really branched out of wearing black all the time. Now breaking away from denim will probably never happen...but I love color!! So this tomato red shade that has been popping up everywhere I look is very intriguing to me. And of course I have the perfect jewels:

Charlotte Statement Necklace

And mixed with this print from Diane von Furstenburg via Neiman Marcus

And with these black skinny cords from Old Navy the look is complete

I just love how the Charlotte Statement Necklace really pops on that color and even with a print it is great!

New American Spirit

I have found a great resource for your inner Boho Chic girl. Check out Boho magazine. I just picked it up today at Barnes & Noble and I can not wait to check out all the great websites and blogs it recommends. There is a whole section on Portland, Maine...one of my all time favorite cities. Go get it when you have a chance!

Fun Etsy sites

I have been on the hunt for some great Etsy sites so I thought I would share:

Alis has the most adorable ruffled t-shirts 

From PeaceLovenPolkadots a precious bow bag

The bright poppies on this gray t-shirt from Perfectdressipe are right up my alley!!

Wouldn't you love to receive a bottle of wine in this great tote from South House Boutique

After finding the wine tote I became obsessed with finding anything and everything made with burlap. How badly do I need this cork message board from Next Door to Heaven

I could really get lost in Etsy...so many talented people! What are your favorites??

This just in!!

So excited to announce the arrival of our ever so popular Adrienne Mixed Chain necklace in GOLD!!! And I am talking the best combos of gold you have ever seen. I am anxiously awaiting its arrival in my mailbox any day now!!! Feast your eyes on this beauty:

And it pairs perfectly with the Fringe Hoop earrings now in GOLD!!

So now I am rushing out to buy these to wear with a white tank for the perfect pre-fall outfit!!

Happy Shopping!!!

How to wear it #3 (FE)

Hard to believe it is Friday already!! Where on earth did the week go? Wanted to share with you another gorgeous piece from our editor adored Fall collection! Be sure to become a fan to get all the latest Stella & Dot news!

Maltese Cuff in Black

worn with the Signature Clover Necklace in Gold (very Van Cleef)

It looks great with this very simple look:

Gap

and from Old Navy

and from Tory Burch

(these shoes are on sale!!! get them now before they are gone!!)

Have a fabulous weekend!!

The cat eye

Glasses that is. What do you think of them? I can't make up my mind just yet, I think I need to try them on and get someones honest opinion. I am thinking that taking a friend with you sunglass shopping is a must do...especially when you are making such a bold statement, cause honestly they are the ones that will probably be looking at you the most in them!! Here are the ones I may try on:

Tory Burch at Sunglass Hut

(make sure you read below on my love for Sunglass Hut)

Ralph Lauren at Sunglass Hut

D & G at Sunglass Hut

Ok, so my take on buying sunglasses at Sunglass Hut: I used to buy mine at either Nordstrom or Neiman's but quite honestly never got any great customer service that kept me going back to one consistent place. But after buying a pair of Ray Ban's at Sunglass Hut I am convinced that this is the only place to buy your glasses. They offer adjustments, cleaning, and if they break a 50% discount on a new pair. To me this is a great service that I am not paying any extra for. Have you had a better experience somewhere else??