LONG CARDIGAN LOVE, WUW & FALL FASHION FRENZY

The theme today led by our lovely Lana is Long Cardigans. Oh and Happy Halloween! I have really been living in Long Cardigans lately. I think the key to a polished look is a sleek silhouette in the back. You know what I mean, no pockets or shorter shirts in the back messing up the sleek line of the cardigan. 

I love pairing a dress, especially a swing dress, with a long Cardi. This sweater is from our local super grocery named Meijer and oh how I love the colors. I also have fallen in love with the easy to wear Karen Kane black jersey dress. It is comfy, conceals where you need it to, can be dressed up or down and the fit just feels so good on. Pair it with my OTK boots to make it a little saucy!

Karen Kane DRESSES HERE, HERE & HERE // Earrings HERE

Kellyann. Sarah. Andrea. Deena. Carrie

Lana. Vanessa. Whitney. Abbie. Shelly

Now, time for some What's Up in the Nine neck of the woods
Linking up with Mel, Shay & Sheaffer

1. WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK: Bacon and Chicken Chowder, Beef and Broccoli, and desserts like 

Recipe HERE

Bacon and Chicken Chowder Recipe will been the Blog Next Month!

What's so great about these..they freeze well & are fabulous with coffee around the Holidays.
CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE ROLL UPS
RECIPE HERE

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT: Last year, this time, Mom and I were getting ready to head to Marco Island for her birthday! Read the recap HERE

3. WHAT I’M LOVING: Being Cozy! (pic of blanket)

4. WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO: Trying to get used to it getting darker earlier but we'll set our clocks back an hour this weekend and have a little more light in the mornings.

5. WHAT I’M DREADING: Nada

6. WHAT I’M WORKING ON: A special CHRISTMAS Bedroom...from Pinterest Inspo...I've never decked out a bedroom for Christmas so I am super excited. Here is one of my many inspiration photos. I'll be showing ya how it turns out in a few weeks!

7. WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT: Passing out candy tonight...first time at new house. We are those full-size kind of people. Can you tell I have Reese's Lovers in the house! And oh you know getting my Christmas on asap!

8. WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING: Watching all the shows...Manifest, The Goldbergs, This is Us, Riverdale, Chicago Trilogy, Shameless, Mayans, Will & Grace
Reading:

BUY HERE

9. WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: A Star is Born Soundtack and crying every.time.I.play.it!! and All the music...Country, 80's, classic rewind, Brett Young of course who, by the way, is getting married this weekend!! And starting tomorrow....Christmas Tunes mixed in!

10. WHAT I’M WEARING: Besides Cardigans, lots of Vests...

11. WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND: Crashing Brett Young's wedding....JK. It's Dad's Day at Purdue so this mom will hang low.

12. WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH: Mom's Birthday, BOYS home for Thanksgiving Break, All the Christmas Prep Going Strong!

13. WHAT ELSE IS NEW: On Monday...it's the TBB ASKS...Giving Thanks Edition..hope you'll join us!

Bonus: WHAT'S YOUR ALL TIME FAVORITE HALLOWEEN COSTUME?

Um...duh Britney Baby! Shared this yesterday on Instagram, highest likes yet on my barely 6 weeks on Insta.  Follow along HERE

You'll have to head over to to link-up and make sure to head to Lana's Blog to see her Long Cardi Style too!

A VERY HAPPY WEDNESDAY and HALLOWEEN to YOU! 

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CHEESEBURGER GNOCCHI

Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, yeah, I have no problem saying the word cheeseburger but gnocchi on the other hand...took me until last year to pronounce it because it was never something that was on our menu but boy are we ever glad it is now. Since I told you I’d be sharing this in my Fall Recipe Preview, I’ve made it 3 times. 
Yum

We love it, it has a tiny kick to it, is so flavorful and just hits the spot, especially on a cool night. While there are several ingredients, it’s not that tough to make and the blend of seasonings is so tasty. 

What you'll need

CHEESEBURGER GNOCCHI

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. Butter

1 (16 Oz) Potato Gnocchi 

1 pound ground sirloin 

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon mustard powder

1 small onion, chopped

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 (10oz) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with green Chiles 

1 cup beef broth

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 Cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 

Scallions optional for garnish 

DIRECTIONS 

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook gnocchi until golden brown, about 2 minutes, toss pan to get other side browned, about 2-3 more minutes. Transfer gnocchi to plate. Mix all spices in small bowl: the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and mustard powder. Turn heat up to high and cook sirloin, onion and garlic until sirloin is no longer pink, add in spice mixture. Add the tomatoes, beef broth and gnocchi and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat to low and simmer for about 5-8 minutes until gnocchi is tender and much of the liquid is absorbed. Add the cream and half the cheese and stir until cheese melts. Top with rest of cheese and stick under broiler until browned if desired. Add scallions to top if preferred. 

Golden Browned Gnocchi

Meat Mixture

Gnocchi added back to the pan

So GOOD!

HAPPY TASTY TUESDAY!

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AMAZON FALL PURCHASES

Once this time of year rolls around, it seems Amazon is sending me packages A LOT!! And I get giddy opening them whether they’re household helps, reading material or fashion related…Amazon is just the best. And we all need Gift help. As always, here is my seasonal showcase of some recent Fall Amazon purchases. “9” of course.

1. POM BEANIE HATS
Poms make the Winter hat I think! What is great about these is the best deal is to get the two pack. I wore the black one for the first time on our Michigan hike and the cream at Friday night's football game. So many GREAT color choices too!

BUY HERE

2. JAR GRIPPERS

Well, you know you’re getting older, when jars are getting tougher to open, or maybe the lids are getting tighter, lol. Anyway, these grippers are a lifesaver and under $4. 

BUY HERE

3. BEAD BALL EARRINGS
I got these earrings to wear with my Boho ruffled sweater outfit I showed you last Wednesday but I love them so much, I know I’ll get tons of wear out of them. They are a great light turquoise color and under $10! So many color choices and 1/3 the price of Bauble Bar and just as nice. Look at the sweet packaging! 
BUY HERE

4. IT'S A 10 LEAVE-IN HAIR PRODUCT

I have been wanting to try this leave-in treatment forever and so I finally went for it! It is SOOOO Good and totally lives up to the hype. Now, I want to try the Conditioner that Gina mentioned last week. 

BUY HERE
BUY Conditioner HERE

5. Book: THE GOOD WIDOW

Excited to dig into this one. By the authors of "Girl's Night Out." 

BUY HERE

6.PINK HIGH HEEL MOUSE PAD
You may remember the pink and polka dot round mouse pad I got for my Office? Well, it wore out so I ordered this one..Under $7 and oh so cute! 
BUY HERE

7. LEOPARD EARRINGS

Leopard Love! These beauties are calf hair and a third of the Nickel and Suede price. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love N&S, but these are beauties. 

BUY HERE

8. Bottle Brushes
These are the best bottle brushes and come 3 to a pack. They’re so good because they can squeeze in tiny bottle openings like my hummingbird feeder. All cleaned and stored for the hummers’ next Spring. And perfect for the household water bottles.

BUY HERE

9. Initial Necklaces
I love monograms and initials. I cannot remember who's Instagram I saw this one but knew a gold “A” had to be mine. Now, I want the silver one too.

BUY HERE

Who am I kidding I couldn’t stop at just 9 this time especially with my peeps needing holiday gift ideas so here are a few more Amazon goodies. 

10. Criss Cross Bralette
I've shown you this Bralette before but the gals in Nashville and I loved it so much that it is worth another showing because I have since bought it another color and am in awe of just how well it fits and how many colors it actually does come in.

BUY Bralette's HERE

AND HERE

11. Long Mustard Skirt 
This year for Family pictures we are going with mustards and blues. Thinking this Mustard skirt is just the ticket for the only female in the family group! I first saw this in Burgundy on Danielle's Blog and cannot wait to see it on her too!

BUY HERE

12. Thanksgiving Gobble Tee

I love me some Turkey so this tee is perfect for me. This t-shirt will be sooo cute for Thanksgiving time and Super Soft! 

BUY HERE

13. Target Mug

Funny story, but I shared a mug like this from Etsy a couple years ago and to this day, it continues to be one of my most re-pinned pins on Pinterest. Now it's on Amazon! I just think it’s perfect to wrap up with a Target gift card and some red and white pretty ribbon representing Target’s Bullseye colors!

BUY HERE

14. Striped Fringe Poncho

This is one of my favorite Target clothing purchases and here it is from a fashion Post Last Year and still going strong.

BUY HERE & HERE BUY HERE
and Guess What? The Boots are from Amazon Too!
BUY HERE

HAPPY Get Your Last October, Halloween WEEK Started!!! 

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Tanya ~ Amazon Prime Purchases
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