::turkey:side::

Found this recipe on the Food Network website. It looks soooo yummy! I wonder if it would work with yellow wax beans? I shall try this!

Bon Appetit!

Haricots Verts with Shaved Parmesan

Recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee for Food Network magazine

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Ingredients

3/4 pound ready-to-cook haricots verts

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place the haricots verts in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and drain, if necessary. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and lemon juice. Pour over the haricots verts and toss to coat.

Serve immediately with shaved Parmesan and freshly ground pepper. 

Easy peasy! 

Enjoy!

-S.*

{Photo Credit: Yunhee Kim}

::jewels::

When my boyfriend and I were in California we went on a massive shopping excursion with my Mom. She introduced us to a store in Folsom called Tilly's. 

They sell; Volcom clothing, DC & Vans shoes, Skin Industries, Famous Stars and Straps, Roxy, Billabong, Quicksilver and Fox clothing. 

I usually don't shop for these brands of clothes but this store was seriously kick ass!

What was even more kick ass was their selection of jewelry. Seriously amazing.
I got some big statement pieces that have people going "OMG!" when I sport them while out and about. 

I got one particular ring in California that I am obsessed with and if anything happened to it I might cry...so I decided to check out the website and see if they had more to buy {they were on sale as well}. If it wasn't on the site I would ask my Mom to hunt another one down for me, but luckily enough, I did find it on the site and even more!
AND, they now ship to Canada and give Canadian prices!

And it's cheap!
I highly recommend this store and you should definitely check it out. 

Here are some pieces that I coveted and eventually bought. ;)

http://www.tillys.com

FULL TILT Chain Duster Bracelet $11.91

FULL TILT Fireball Earrings $5.95 {got these ones in pink}

FULL TILT Fluff Feather Earrings $7.14

FULL TILT Knuckle Ring $7.12 - MY FAVORITE!

FULL TILT Leaf Layer Earrings $5.95

FULL TILT Rhinestone Feather Hair Clip $8.33

FULL TILT Rhinestone Swirl Ring $7.14

FULL TILT Textured Shield Ring $3.54

-S.*

::festive:drinks::

We all know that the star of the show during Thanksgiving is the turkey...and even some of the sides, but no one pays no mind to the drinks that are served...and I'm not talking about a can of pop or juice...

Therefore I am going to share a recipe with you guys for delicious cider with a twist. 

I am definitely going to give this one a try this weekend and I am sure it will be a hit.

Nasdrowie!

Warm Cider & Rum Punch

For a fun and festive holiday gathering, make this crowd-pleasing spiked punch.

Everyday Food, December 2010

Yield: Serves 10

Ingredients
8 cups apple cider
1 apple, thinly sliced crosswise

1 orange, thinly sliced crosswise

2 cinnamon sticks

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

2 cups dark rum

Directions

In a large pot, combine apple cider, apple slices, orange sliced, cinnamon sticks, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. {Keep warm over low, up to 2 hours.}
Remove from heat and stir in rum. Transfer to a punch bowl; serve warm. 

I am sure that this spiked drink is going to be raved about at your next festive gathering. 

I am sure it will be this weekend for Thanksgiving!

-S.*

::quote:of:the:day::

Have I ever mentioned that I freakin' LOVE Jessica Simpson???

"I hate record labels. They think they know everything. I want to hear them try to sing it. "

-S.*

::quote:of:the:day::

"I usually get myself into situations that cause sparks. I mean I'm a girl that likes the storms. I love feeling alive, I love walking out in the cold in my bare feet and feeling the ice on my toes." ~ Tori Amos 

-S.*

::style:hits::

Here are some style hits - well, what I think are hits anyways. ;)

 

 

 

-S.*

{Source: People StyleWatch}