FRIDAY FAVORITES...LAST OF OCTOBER

October, Pease don't go. I am super excited the Holidays coming up as it means we will be in the new house a couple weeks before Christmas (with fingers crossed) but man how I adore October. Although it pretty much rained all week so these are warranted.....

1. The Plum, The Mauve, The Purple
In the above graphic she is wearing the Glossy Plum Hunter's (although they are called "violet') but I have been lusting over them for two years so I got em' and I love em'!

BUY HUNTER'S HERE

We went on a Saturday Date Day last Saturday and I was happy to throw this lil together ensemble. The Mauve Top is a sleeveless Knox Rose from Target and is such a pretty shade.

Lace Up Shirred Tunic HERE

Just look at this purple campfire MUG! Last Friday, I said Bring on The Cozy! Well, how perfect are these mugs!!! Mugs are always a great gift idea!

Mugs HERE

2. Favorite Travel Bag

BUY HERE

Usually I take this black Coach bag below but a pocket in the front is a must so I love the above cognac one so much better and I can fit 3 pairs of shoes in the bottom zipper part.

3. Week's Attire

Ross Dress, Charming Charlie necklace, Lucky booties

Express Top, The Loft pants

Target Dress, Urban Outfitters sweater, Steve Madden boots

4. White Dress, Duster and Booties
This outfit came together like a dream on our last warm work day last week. Love the open toe booties with it. My dear friend Laura has this dress. We even Twined Em' one time. I just love how the sweet white dress went right into Fall with the boots and vest.

Similar Dress HERE // HERE
Similar Duster Vest HERE // Booties HERE


More Inspo

5. Misc. Fun!
My Favorite Bronzer

I get asked a lot what bronzer I use and since I do not tan my face, I am ever so grateful for Bronzer. I showed you my recent favorite Amazon Purchases this week but forgot this one: Physicians Formula in Sunlight. It's under $12 and I have been using it for years.

Capital Gaines
My love for Chip and Jo Jo has ran deep since the beginning. Today, Chip's  book "Capital Gaines" is released and since we ahve 2 budding entrapenuers in the family, thinking this may be a GREAT Christmas gift.

BUY HERE

Lights!
Lighting was one of my favorite things to pick out for the new house. Monday, I shared with you the Drum Shade Light for our Master Bedroom. My dear friend, Emily shared an awesome post Wednesday full of Gorgeous Chandeliers. It made me want to share with you the sweet little one that is going over an island in my Master closet.

Go light up the weekend sweet friends!

Linking up with  5 Things Bringing Me Joy // Amanda // Friday Favorites  // High 5 For Friday // 5 on Friday // Fashion Friday

xoxo

TARGET 3.0, WUW & TBB STYLE LINK-UP

Oh friends if you could only see the shade of blue and this dress in person! It just makes you smile. So for a couple posts, I've told you about getting my three Target dresses for Fall and I showed you this ONE and this ONE and now here is the final one I'm styling for today's fashion post/Link-Up and The twofer for What's Up Wednesday with Shay, Sheaffer and Mel. 

This dress is another versatile one. I have a pair of of burgundy tights that I plan to wear with short booties but for this session, I pulled out my favorite cognac OTK boots. I'm thinking I might add a long sweater duster too. 

My favorite Rebecca Minkoff clutch with perfect as there are touches of pink in it and I love the mint green pops in the dress as well! Kind of a nice yet unusual color mix. The only thing I do not like about this dress, it makes the girls look smaller and I really need the enhancement. #honeycanIhaveaboobjob

DRESS HERE // CLUTCH HERE

Now, it's time for some What's Up in the Nine neck of the woods

1. WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK: Bourbon Chicken, Tex Mex Breakfast Enchiladas, Taco Soup

RECIPE HERE

A new creation of Mine: TEX MEX BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS...recipe on the blog 10/31

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT: Trips for my mama's birthday. Every 5 years I take my mom on a milestone birthday trip. Here's pics from a trip to New York and one to Jamaica...next one begins soon...

With my TV BFF Kelly Ripa, we are exactly 6 months apart.

3. WHAT I’M LOVING: Fall Weather...finally and Fall Foods.

4. WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO: House, house house

5. WHAT I’M DREADING: Nada..I never really dread anything unless it's dental work.

6. WHAT I’M WORKING ON: Decorating ideas for the new house.

7. WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT: Speaking of decorating...so excited about his new sign, a 3' x 5' beauty to go on a shiplap wall in the Pool Room.

8. WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING: Watching all the regulars we like: The Middle, The Goldbergs, Chicago Fire, PD, The Good Doctor, Kevin Can Wait, DWTS and binging....a show I'd never thought I'd watch: Stranger Things

Reading

9. WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: The Script, Old and New Country, Tom Petty (RIP)....and yes, very very soon: Christmas Carols for 2 months straight!! 

10. WHAT I’M WEARING: Long sweaters, booties and leopard.

11. WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND: Sectional Football, Wallpapering a wall in my new house office.

12. WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH: My boys home for a week, Mom's birthday and our getaway, Thanksgiving, Christmas shopping.

13. WHAT ELSE IS NEW: Just so excited to finally have baby boy playing football this Friday night. 

BONUS: WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE THANKSGIVING SIDE DISH? This is easy and I just shared it yesterday at TBB too: My SWEET POTATO CRISP CASSEROLE HERE

Now Let's Link-Up your fabulous style and head over to The Blended Blog and see what one of our beautiful ladies is styling and loving!

Linking up The Pleated Poppy // Oh Hey Girl // Trendy Wednesday // The Mummy Chronicles // Visible Monday //Style Me Wednesday // THT // Spotlight of the Week //Fashion Moda // WIWT// Thoughts for Thursday  // Fashion Friday // Lizzie in Lace // Shoe and Tell // Trend Spin // Fab Favorites //A Labour of Life // Confident Twosday //I will wear what I like // Jersey Girl Texan Heart // Throwback Thursday //Jaymie Ashcraft // Fancy Friday  // Lipstick & Layers //

Fashion Frenzy //#fakeituntilyoumakeit // Ginger's Link-Up // Metamorphosis Monday 

xoxo

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NUTELLA SCOTCHAROOS

Nutella- it is a dangerous thing to have in my house. While I do not like just chocolate by itself, something about this creamy hazelnut flavor has me hooked and I find myself going to the cabinet taking out tiny spoonful's to satisfy my sweet craving. So, I generally try to keep it out of the house. 
Yum  

However, I knew we were headed for a visit to our boys college and I wanted to make them something easy to share with their roommates. They love my SCOTCHAROOS but I wanted to jazz them up a bit with the Nutella. I result was a HUGE HIT!! 

Today, I bring you this treat of a recipe PLUS I'm over at The Blended Blog today sharing a Thanksgiving recipe and Link-Up for Tasty Tuesday!

What you'll need

However, I knew we were headed for a visit to our boys college and I wanted to make them something easy to share with their roommates. They love my SCOTCHAROOS but I wanted to jazz them up a bit with the Nutella. I result was a HUGE HIT!! 

NUTELLA SCOTCHAROOS

Ingredients 

6 cups Rice Krispie cereal

1 cup white sugar

1 cup Karo Syrup

1 1/2 cups creamy Peanut Butter

1/3 cup Nutella

1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1/3 cup butterscotch chips

1/3 cup peanut butter chips

Directions

Spray a 9x13 pan with baking spray. In a large stock pan, heat the Karo and sugar until the sugar is dissolved and it just starts to boil. Do not bring to a rolling boil or boil too long or your Rice Krispies will be hard. Remove from the heat, add the peanut butter and stir well. Add to Rice Krispies and mix until well coated and press in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 dish. In a small saucepan, over medium low heat, add the Nutella and all the baking chips and melt until smooth. Poor evenly over the cereal mixture and let stand a couple hours until the chocolate hardens up. Cut into desired squares and enjoy.

HAPPY TASTY TUESDAY FRIENDS!!

Linking up with// Handmade Hangout // Grace At Home // Creativity Unleashed // Two Cup Tuesday // The SITS Girls // Snickerdoodle Sunday // Dishing It & Digging It // Feathered Nest Friday // Weekend Potluck // Pretty Pintastic Party // Metamorphosis Monday // The Scoop 
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