I have noticed so many of my neighbors and social media “friends” decorating the most beautiful front doors. From cabbage leaves to multi-colored pumpkins, they have it covered. I really do not know how I want to decorate for fall this year. I don’t love mums even though they are a fall staple. They do not last long at all and they are so sad looking when they start to die. My favorite tip is to spray your pumpkins with a clear high gloss spray. This keeps the squirrels away and keeps them looking nice for the entire season. Here are my inspiration pix for my fall outdoors…
I first have to say…BBQ was really never my thing. My husband LOVES it. So I was always along for the ride. A few years ago my friend Todd, really got into using a smoker in his cooking and one night at his house BBQ’d for everyone….Needless to say…it was AMAZING. I have introduced you to his Instagram page Happens At The Bean. If you don’t follow it, you really should..its really great….Last week Todd told me he started cooking with his friend, Leland, a BBQ guru and owner of the Avellino Family Barbecue and who has created a Saturday take out menu with a pick up in Stamford. Each week they email you the menu. You place the order by Thursday and arrange for a Saturday afternoon pick up. You can eat it that night or they will give you reheating instructions so you can buy for the upcoming week!! So far, we have had the Corn Bread, Ribs, Wings with the “Woody” Marinade, and the Brisket. Everyone in our house thought it was the best BBQ we’ve ever had!!!!!! We cannot wait for this weekend!!! To get on the list or to order for Saturday night, click HERE. I might have to try those baked beans!!!!
Each year as fashion week rolls around, newly introduced shoes, handbags, and trends appear on the horizon. However, another category that is highly anticipated is the trends in new Jewelry. Newly introduced Jewelry styles bring maximum excitement to lovers of fashion.
Have you ever asked yourself if your outfit is complete without adding a special earring or another piece of Jewelry? Jewelry just adds more beauty to an outfit. There are a few trends in Jewelry for the Fall of 2020, ranging from elegant and polished to glamorous and bold. And you can find them all at TradeGets’ Fashion Jewelry.
Channeling the Victorian era, all designers are seizing influence from decades of ideas. You will see this era reflected in the earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces shown throughout the Fall. Here are some of the trends we are looking forward to seeing in the next few months:
- Monarch Pearl Choker Necklace
Pearls are having their moment. The monarch choker necklace is beautiful on its own or layered with other necklaces of different lengths.
2. Spike Jewelry
Time to add a little edge to your wardrobe. Spiked accent jewelry is all the rage right now. If you don’t want to go for a full choker look how about trying a cool bracelet?
3. Gold Hoop Earrings
Whether you choose solid gold or costume, gold hoops are here to stay. They are such a classic find. A beautiful gold hoop elevates any outfit. It is a must-have for one’s jewelry wardrobe.
4. Heart Necklaces
I keep seeing posts of very fashionable ladies wearing some really gorgeous heart necklaces. Whether it be an irregular elongated heart or a broken style, a heart necklace is the thing to have. Rather than wearing it alone, you may choose to include some of your most loved chains to create a cool layered look.
5. Chunky Chains
A statement chunky chain is the thing to add to your wardrobe this Fall.. During Fashion week, many top models chose chunky gold chokers and Lucite necklaces as their go to Jewelry for all the different events.
Another option is a glittery silver chain to give your outfits a completely modern look just as seen in the shows. A Chucky silver chain will definitely help you to get noticed whether you are wearing a fancy dress or casual jeans.
6. Single Earnings
Putting on single earring is not a new style of dressing. The amazing thing is that this trend of mismatching pairs of earrings has been around for a while. There are many fashion houses such as Fendi that have added these accessories to their Jewelry collections.
7. Sanibel statement ring
Here’s the ring to give your fingers a perfect look. Every girl should own a center stone (Sanibel) statement ring. The more colorful the stone the better. And certain styles with thinner bands can even be stacked for more drama.
8. Shoe Jewelry
Some people believe that when it comes to Jewelry, it is only worn on the hands, neck, ears,. etc For Fall 2020 many fashion houses such as Zimmermann (one of my favs) make fascinating out of the box Jewelry. They do this by adding different beautiful chains and other embellishments to certain shoe styles. The chain adorned mesh pumps by Bottega seen last season that was so popular is a perfect example of the way this look is going. Keep a lookout for jeweled shoes all Fall long.
9. Pearl everything
It’s so exciting to know that for another season, Pearls are here to stay. This year, you should expect to see designers adding these to their lines more and more in all shapes and sizes, such as the ones that were seen at Jason Wu during fashion week. Pearls either cultured or faux, add a feminine and timeliness touch to any outfit.
10. Tradegets
This is a professional fashion jewelry supplier that offers a host of trendy jewelry. To explore tradegets collection, visit https://www.tradegets.com/ It will soon become your go to for fun fashion jewelry finds for yourself and for all your gifts.
Fashion trends can be unpredictable, however, certain things will consistently remain in Vogue. We are hoping that this quick guide helps you to find some unique pieces to add to your collection that you will be certain to keep wearing for years to come.
Some of my favorite posts are when bloggers do a haul of empty beauty products that they love. I really wanted to give it a try. I’m not up to the entire video haul yet but I do have a fabulous bunch of the BEST products for you. These are my tried and true and absolute favs.
- The Fredrick Fekkai Blowout Refresher Dry Shampoo is amazing.. A few sprays and you look like you just left a salon
- You have seen me post about this tanning water before.
- I go through jars and jars of the Beauty Counter Cleansing Balm. You have to try it. My rep is Jean Voute.
- I found this moisturizer at the airport. It is the best thing I can find for crows feet!!
- The Vitamin D shower has changed my life. I see a huge difference in my hair and skin.
- This is my third jar of Rodan and Fields Microdermabrasion Paste. My rep is Mary Cassell
- This Kevin Aucoin Highlighter is incredible…
- Another thing I go through bottles of, this Bliss Eye Makeup Remover.
- I have posted about my love for Tom Ford Beauty. It is the only makeup that literally looks like you are ready for a photoshoot.
- Deborah Lippmann is the only nail polish that I use.
- I first found this foundation in Japantown in San Fran years ago. It has an SPF of 50 and provides the best coverage. Perfect for every day.
There are a lot of lifestyle changes that come with being a homeowner. Maintaining your home is a big part of this, and it can be scary when you find yourself facing an issue for the first time. Since the weather here in the North East has been so unpredictable in the past few years, many home repairs and damages have had to be dealt with. How will you deal with this when it happens to you? Some people will freeze up and leave it up to insurance what to do, while others will take a more active approach, making mistakes along the way. To help you with this, this post will be exploring three of the most common household issues and some of the tools that can be used to solve them.
Electrical Outages
Power cuts can be frightening, leaving you in the dark and unable to use things like the internet to get help. It can be all too easy to panic in this situation, but you need to be cool, with most power cuts being caused by the fuse box in your home. When a fuse is tripped, the little switch that comes with it will move, and you need only reset it to get the power working again. Of course, though, you should always have the number of a local electrician on your phone, as this will make it much easier to get help if the fuse box isn’t the problem.
Leaks
Leaks can cause huger amounts of structural damage over time, especially when materials like concrete are in the picture. You should work to combat leaks as soon as you can, and this process starts with finding the source. Open windows, fillable holes, and other small issues can usually be solved by yourself, but you may need some help if you have a bigger leak to contend with. Plumbers, roof repair companies, and even normal construction teams can deal with leaks, but only in their specific area of expertise. This makes it worth calling aground the find the right help for issues like a slab leak or roof leak.
Pests
Unwanted animal visitors can cost a small fortune to deal with when you don’t have the right resources, and this can be very scary when you experience it for the first time. Insects like mites, slugs, and other small creepy crawlies can often be removed with spray solutions that can be found online. Wasps, bees, and other dangerous bugs need to have a professional to deal with them, though. Larger animals can also be hard to manage, and this often makes it worth simply calling an expert to make sure that you don’t make a mistake that could make the situation a lot worse.
Home maintenance can be a difficult process, with many people facing challenges along the way especially in hazardous weather areas but it will all be worth it in the end. Be at ever so humble there is not place like home!!!
It’s so hard to believe that Tuesday was the first day of Fall. To celebrate I made this really really good Wild Rice soup. MY family LOVES soup all year round but I feel like I make it so much in the fall and winter. We literally have it 2 or 3 times, some weeks!!! My husband does not love mushrooms so I left them out but other than that I followed the recipe exactly and it was a HIT!!!!! I am so happy. I made mine on the stovetop but I am def going to try the crockpot version next time. Bon Appetit!!!
Adapted from gimmesomeoven.com
INGREDIENTS
- 6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 cup uncooked 100% wild rice (not the blend)
- 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 large (about 1 pound) sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cooked chicken breasts shredded
- 2 large handfuls of kale, roughly chopped with thick stems removed
- Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
CROCK-POT (SLOW COOKER) METHOD:
- Combine vegetable stock, wild rice, mushrooms, garlic, carrots, celery, sweet potato, onion, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning in the bowl of a large slow cooker. Stir briefly to combine, then place the lid on top.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours, until the rice, is cooked and tender.
- During the final 10 minutes of slow cooking, prepare your cream sauce on the stove. In a medium saucepan, cook the butter over medium-high heat until melted. Whisk in the flour until combined, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add in the milk, and whisk until combined. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture nearly comes to a simmer and has thickened. (It should be very thick.)
- Add the cream sauce and kale to the soup, and stir gently until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper (plus any extra Old Bay seasoning, if you would like) as needed.
- Serve warm. Or transfer to sealed container(s) and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
STOVETOP METHOD:
- Heat (an extra) 1 tablespoon butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
- Add in the vegetable stock, wild rice, mushrooms, carrots, celery, sweet potato, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, during the final 10 minutes, prepare your cream sauce in a separate saucepan on the stove. In it, cook the butter over medium-high heat until melted. Whisk in the flour until combined, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add in the milk, and whisk until combined. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture nearly comes to a simmer and has thickened. (It should be very thick.)
- Add the cream sauce and kale to the soup, and stir gently until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper (plus any extra Old Bay seasoning, if you would like) as needed.
- Serve warm. Or transfer to sealed container(s) and refrigerate for up to 4 days.