FRIDAY FAVORITES....HELLO NOVEMBER

What a glorious week! Although it was an exhausting week because of the election, the weather could not have been better for northern Indiana. 60s and 70s, sunny and delightful and it’s going to last right until next Tuesday! When I was not outside, I was inside decking our halls like crazy and it is looking gorgeous! I cannot wait to share it with you. For now, Let’s get right to Friday Favorites!

1. The YETI Bartender is BAAACK

CARAMEL APPLE MIMOSAS

It’s back! I brought back the Yeti Bartender to showcase my new favorite Fall cocktail! This would be perfect for the holidays and I’ve already made it several times! When we went to lower Michigan a few weekends ago, I had a Caramel Apple Mimosa and I knew right away that I would want to re-create it! Go over to the Yeti Bartender & My Channel and check it out and let me know what you think!

2. MOM's Birthday Yesterday

Many of you may have seen that my sweet mama had a birthday yesterday on Instagram stories! And while we couldn’t really go out and do anything, we were blessed with the gorgeous weather. I made her one of the above-mentioned caramel apple mimosas, a lovely salad some naan bread with brie cheese and bacon jam and lemon mousse for dessert. I’m including the recipe below. Then, we went and walked 5 miles on our local pumpkinvine trail, and I got to shower her with sweet gifts but there could never be enough gifts to thank her for being the best mom in the whole wide world! I am very blessed!

 

Lemon Mousse with Shortbread

Ingredients

1 cup whipping cream

2/3 cup lemon curd (I find this in the jelly/jam/PB aisle)

1/4 cup powdered sugar

3-4 Shortbread Cookies

Lemon slices, raspberries and mint sprigs for garnish 

(also, I dip lemon slices in sugar)

 

Directions

With a mixer on medium speed, mix together whipping cream and powdered sugar. Move mixer to high speed until soft peaks form. Fold in Lemon Curd. Crush some shortbread cookies and place in the bottom of 4 desert dishes. Top with Lemon Mousse and desired garnishes!

3. Week's Attire

BUY sweater HERE  // Boots HERE & HERE

BUY Sweater HERE // Leggings HERE // Boots HERE

4. Slouchy Look

I am a huge fan of the slouchy sweater, especially with jeans or leggings and boots! I am over the moon and the colors in this one from the Mint Julep Boutique

BUY sweater HERE // Jeans HERE // Boots HERE// Necklace HERE // Bralette HERE

5. Misc. Fun

POSTS of the WEEK

MONDAY ~ AMAZON GIFT IDEAS

WEDNESDAY ~ PONCHO PRETTY

HOT DOG 

Well hot dog! Remember the hot dog costume I brought home and disinfected that was found in our son’s apartment, left there by a sorority girl long ago? Well I brought it out for Halloween, LOL! Even if fro insta stories only, lol

BATH & BODY BOY

You may remember a few years ago when one of our sons worked at Bath and Body for the Christmas season? Well since he doesn’t start his big boy Amazon job until January, he’s back at it and the several dozen other ladies that work with him are probably loving it! LOL. Isn’t his uniform so cute!! Now, Bring mama some antibacterial and candles. Ha!! Also Candle scents are top secret til next week, he is sworn to secrecy!

SNEAK PEEKS

As I mentioned, I have been decorating for Christmas this week, here are a couple sneak peaks but we will get more in depth soon.

HALLMARK MUG 

It’s that time of year and all the great Hallmark movies to be watched and Cocoa, coffee and tea to be drank! You need this mug!

BUY MUG HERE

MEMES

and This...

Where we're pretty much are what the election this week!!

Try to have a good weekend, I think we ALL Need it!!

 LINKING-UP with Friday Favorites // 

#DreamTeam Linky // Metamorphosis Monday

xoxo

FRIDAY FAVORITES....HOLIDAYS FULL SWING EDITION

Happy FRIDAY! Guess what I am doing today? Moving BOXES!!!! We can't sleep there yet because they are still working out an egress window situation with the County Department, but we got the nod to move in boxes. It's a start! 

1. Amazing Kids
Ok, I gotta brag on a couple things our college boys did recently. I don't get to share in the older two's accomplishments as much since they're away at college so I was pretty impressed with what transpired for them recently.

Candle Boy 
So, this guy did a favor and came home just to work a weekend at Bath and Body Works for the 3 wick Candle weekend sale to make money for Christmas gifts. He literally put 1000 candles on the shelves. Bet all the ladies loved having a guy help them at B&BW. 
#Cutestreindeer 


Inventor
This guy has worked his butt off this semester to get too this point. At the IU symposium, his team, who invented "The Walking Car" won 2nd place out of all the undergrads. He put hours and hours into this project and received big time accolades for the accomplishment. He is our little inventor and we are very proud. He has always loved to "build" stuff! #Legosetspaidoff

2. Date Day and a Reindeer Mule
We got in a day date last Saturday as will probably be the only one we will get this month and man what a good meal. Starting off with this long pretzel..and my drink.....

.....A reindeer mule..scrumptious!

3. Week's Attire

The Loft Top, pants & shirt, Michael Kors Flats

Dreamers Sweater, Grace and Lace cami, Scarf gift from son and Steve Madden boots

Nordstrom dress, TJ Maxx Vest, Steve Madden boots

4. Patagonia Vest
I LOVE this Patagonia Vest so much! It is the coziest vest I have ever owned, and the pockets are great. I decided to make it festive by adding some red beads and my Santa Purse. Last weekend was so mild, all I needed was a light sweater underneath. Add in my most favorite booties and it was the perfect day out shopping with my man outfit. 

VEST HERE // BOOTIES HERE

MORE INSPO

5. Misc. Fun
EOS Peppermint Cream
I have found my favorite EOS Lip Balm. So much so that I got two of them and went back for some as gifts. LOVE the scent for the holidays
BUY HERE

Gingerbread House Kit
How cute is this? They made a gingerbread house on his Birthday Monday. What a good job and he's come a long way from when we use to make them when the boys were younger. Now I feel like getting one of these kits and giving it a whirl. So fun!

BUY HERE and HERE

Cutest Mini Lightbox
One of our boys bought this to give to a girl to officially ask her a question. No…NOT a will you marry me, more like a "Will you be my girl?" 

Buy HERE

Wishing you a weekend full of joy, sparkles and sweet fun!

Linking up with  Amanda // Friday Favorites  // High 5 For Friday // 5 on Friday // Fashion Friday

xoxo