S&D SPRING SNEAK

Exciting news! Stella & Dot released a sneak peak of the upcoming Spring 2014 collection! I can honestly say that the entire collection is one of my favorites yet! I'm not sure how they continue to come up with fresh ideas and they nailed it, again!

Leave a message below in the comments section or message the blog's Facebook page if you are interested in a Look Book! I will also be linking a digital copy of it on January 13th but, in my opinion, it is much more enjoyable to actually hold a copy of it in my hands and see the book and pictures in person. 

I really believe the online parties are so convenient and it gives me the ability to care for customers living anywhere, not just my town! If you would be interested in an online party, please message me and I can give you all the details and options you would have for your party.

Moving on- today the hubs and I have plans to be productive. Neither of us have been feeling very well and I think that today I just need to get over it. Ha! I swear I thought I was getting tonsillitis, which I have had once before, again. It was back in college when the hubs and I first started dating and was the worst illness I have ever had in my life. It was so awful that I could barely eat for an entire week and the first thing I did eat, painfully, was spinach dip from TGIF. Yes, I'm scarred and yes, I remember what my, "first meal", was. It was that bad. I digress...

This AM was a peanut butter-apple-cinnamon-hot oats kind of morning. Paired with some throat soothing coffee.

I've given this recipe before but I'll refresh every one's memory: 1 cup oats, 1 packet Stevia, 1 TBSP peanut butter (or any nut butter of choice), 1 TBSP cinnamon, 1/2 of or a whole diced apple and some water. Microwave for 45 sec, stir, and then microwave for another 45 sec. Viola! I don't actually measure anything but the oats so these are estimates and can definitely be tweaked to your liking.

And this gem for part of my dinner last night. 

-spinach, parmesan, shredded turkey, artichoke, black olives, pimentos, purple onion and a sweet oil and vinegar dressing. DE-lish!

Ok, time to go be productive!!


xoxo MaryBeth



P.S. Don't forget to message me for Stella & Dot details!

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS

Happy Sunday! This weekend was full of holiday festivities: Girl's dinner and the hubs' work holiday get together! 

My friend who hosted went all out! These are the cutest cupcakes ever! I had to take a pic, and luckily they all don't mind my iPhone stalking :)

And these wine bottles are just beyond!

And she even hand decorated our wine glasses!

All the ornaments that were brought for the blind exchange! I ended up winning the sparkly one on the top right. So pretty!

Group shot!

Now on to the fashion! The other weekend my family took our annual trip to Branson, MO for some holiday shopping. The outlets there are amazing and Banana Republic is always a grand slam. This fabulous cardigan and tank were a major score of mine. Got them for next to nothing! Add some Stella & Dot bling and you're set! 

Stella & Dot
Somerveil Necklace

Stella & Dot
Christina Link Bracelet

Stella & Dot
Somerveil Necklace

I love Versona! They have so many fabulous accessories and this beautiful hair clip was one that I could not pass up! It actually came with two of them, score! Beautiful, elegant, timeless and inexpensive!

After my long day at work Saturday the hubs and I decided to make a fire. We actually had yet to burn one in the house so this was the official first fire, ever! Even though a fire place was one of my requirements wishes when we were looking at houses, we just never got around to lighting one because we had planned on getting gas logs. Well, the real deal fire is so comforting and cozy that I honestly don't think I want gas logs anymore!!  

Charlie and Winston were very intrigued!

Moving on to some eats.... coffee has been and will always be one of my favorite drinks! Especially in a festive mug :)

Before: apple, 1/2 c oats, cinnamon, peanut butter and stevia.

After: add some water, dice up the apple and microwave for 45 seconds, stir and then cook another 45 seconds. Viola! 

And last, but certainly not least, holiday CLIF bars! Good stuff!

xoxo MaryBeth

WEEK/WEEKEND RECAP

Just some snaps from my week/weekend! 


Oats, cinnamon, almond milk, apple and Stevia. Zapped in the microwave for about a minute or so.

before

after

LOVE these work out crops by Champion for Target. So comfy and such a good price!

Nike running top with thumb hole and pullover panel to make it a glove as well, too! Love!

A little Derby project I did for our front doors. Ribbon from Walmart, horseshoes from Party City. Grand total for both decorated horseshoes: $14. Total time to make both: 20min. Score!

My Birthday dinner on Thursday was Italian and it was Mmm Mmm Good! Cake and ice cream at my sister-in-law's house afterward.

Top from TJ Maxx, Charlotte Russe jeans and faux snakeskin boots from Target. Love!

Stella & Dot love! Bello Bangle, Luna Wrap, Michael Kors and Christina Link Bracelet.

Aurora Cocktail Ring and Valor Stud Earrings.

Mmmm..

And lastly, wedding fun for one of my college girls. Good times!

Forever 21 one shoulder peplum dress and Charlotte Russe earrings. Love! Stackable Deco Rings by Stella & Dot.

Forever 21 bracelets.

Red heels by Mossimo for Target.

My love :)

xoxo MaryBeth