Christmas is coming and I am beyond excited.  Christmas is by far my favorite holiday.  It’s not the receiving of gifts that make me so excited, but the giving of them and just enjoying my family’s company.  I saw this print by Lisa Evan’s Illustrations and it made me feel in the Christmas spirit.  You can find her other works here.

Dress: Canopy Dress: ModCloth

Ring: Silver Swirl: Shop Kim

Tights: Solid Tights: Old Navy

Booties: Jessica Simpson’s Troppo: Piperlime

November has been a very busy month, so I am a lot late on posting this! The Robin Song by Heavenly Creatures Art reminded me of the bright & soft blues we can see in the fall going into the winter season.  I felt inspired to create an outfit around it.  You can buy this art work at Etsy.   You never know what you can find on Etsy these days!  I love searching just to find out what people make.

Shirt: English Embroidered Trellis Dress: Ruche

Jeans: H81 Custom Straight Jeans: Forever 21

Cardigan: Cocoon Cardigan: Alloy

Belt: Never Waist a Rose Belt in Scarlet: ModCloth

Boots: Dr. Scholl’s Crown Suede Ankle Booties: DSW

Clutch: Take Me With You: Ruche

Today, I did an outfit based of a photo my hubby took. You can buy the photo or his other works at deadlypenguin.etsy.com. This is one of my favorite he has taken because it describes my family almost to a “T.”  Being raised by two native Texans and having two siblings who were raised in Texas, you learn a lot about the culture.  I am a bit sad that I wasn’t raised there; however, I met my husband in the state I was raised.    So it all happens for a reason!

The outfit isn’t very Texan, but I tried.

Cardigan: She Loves Tangerine Flowing Cardigan: Ruche

Shirt: Old Navy: Women’s Pocket Tee Shirt: Old Navy

Jeans: Ebony Skinny Jeans: Forever 21

Necklace: Knotten Chains: Forever 21

Boots: Tan Faux Leather Mid Calf Western Cowboy Boot: AmIClubWear

Bracelet: Gilded Garden Cuff: ModCloth

I was looking on Piperlime today and they have a Top Ten Must Haves for the Fall.  So I decided to make my own Top Ten Must Have’s. We will see if I end up with all of them. I do have a slouchy sweater and cowboy boots. WOOHOO! I have twenty percent. Below is my picks for the autumn.

1. Slouchy Sweater (Ruche: She Loves Tangerine Flowing Cardigan $46.99)

2. Vest (Alloy: MensWear Vest $32.90)

3. Western Boots (JB And Me: BC Testify Boot $90)

4. Plaid tunic/top (ModCloth: Hidden Spring Top $42.99)

5. Hobo Purse (Nine West: Evergood Rouched Up Hobo $79)

6.  Ruffle T-Shirt (Ruched: Powder Gray Ruffle Tank $22.99)

7. Ruffle Shoes (Payless: American Eagle Eve Ruffle Ballet $14.99)

8. Skinny Jeans (Forever 21: Ruched Skinny Jean: $22.80)

9.  Skinny Belt, in Bright Color (Free People: Neon Skinny Double Wrap Belt $19.95)

10. Rain Boots (Target: Retro Birdie Rain Boots $24.99)

I’m going to start making a monthly, maybe even more, outfit inspired by a piece of Etsy Art Work.

This month I am featuring “Dusk” by Suzanne Woolcott.

Shirt: Little Cloud Ruffle Cape Blouse: Ruche

Jeans: Wide Leg Trouser: Gap

Necklace: Ruby Red Vintage Style Flower: Pinking Edge Design

Shoes: Blowfish Glabella Flannel Flat: DSW

Purse: What The Doctor Order Bag: ModCloth

I decided at the last minute to add another entry.  Here is my second one:

Red Hot Applin’

Outfit:

Pitchfork Tunic
Two Servings A Day Belt
Carriage Ride Wedges
How Bow Can You Go Bangle

Recipe:
Red Hot Apple Pie in a Cup

Ingredients:
1 medium Fuji apple, cored & cubed
12 to 15 pieces of Red Hots Cinnamon Flavored Candy
½ sheet (2 crackers) low fat cinnamon graham crackers, crushed
2 tablespoon Fat Free Reddi-wip
Dash of Cinnamon

Directions:
Please apple cubes in a microwavable cup or mug. Top with Red Hots. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir well. Microwave for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until apple cubes are soft.
Once cup or mug is cool enough to handle, mix contents well.  Allow to cool for about 10 minutes
Top with half of the crushed graham crackers followed by Reddi-wip.  Sprinkle with remaining graham and a little cinnamon.

Serving:1
(Since I don’t like Red Hots, I would would leave them out)  From Hungry Girl 200 under 200.

ModCloth is currently having a contest.  You create an outfit coordinating a recipe.  Here is my entry:

Always in need of a Cookie!

Outfit:

Barn Dance Tunic
Craft Scene Shorts in Taupe
Black Sand Beach Wedges
How Soon is Owl Necklace

Recipe:

Chocolate Chip & Butterscotch Cookies

Preheat oven to 350F

¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup sugar
1 ½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs

Mix together the above indigents to make dry mixture.

2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt

Mix and add to dry mixture.  Mix together and add 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of butterscotch chips.  Bake for 10-11 minutes.  They may not look completed baked when taken out of the oven, they will continue to make on the cookie sheets.