I love when other bloggers and You Tubers post their Trader Joe’s hauls.  It’s so interesting to see what people choose.  I thought I would do my own Trader Joe’s favorite items post.  Some of these I have tried and loved and others I am planning to get on my next visit.  Since it is the weekend, I thought you might be motivated to stop by Trader Joe’s and try some of these favs!!!! Bon Weekend!!!

As I was going through my saved back to school easy recipes, this Tuscan Garlic Chicken popped up.  I have been meaning to try it for ages but never seem to have what I need.  I just added the ingredients to my shopping list.  I am going to make it next week.  I am sharing it today in case you want to try it too!!!!

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INGREDIENTS

• 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• ½ cup sun dried tomatoes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large skillet add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side and cooked until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
2. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium high heat until it starts to thicken. Add the spinach and sundried tomatoes and let it simmer until the spinach starts to wilt. Add the chicken back to the pan and serve over pasta if desired.

Following up with yesterday’s post of neutral fall decorating..I found some cute, inexpensive things on Amazon that coordinate with this theme.  I ordered a couple of these but might go back for more.

I started off with these small pumpkins and gourds


And then incorporated some larger ones


They also had some mercury glass pumpkins (and these light up!!!)


And this shape too!


I love these pillow covers!!!


These glass pumpkins would also look great!!!


I cannot wait to add these antlers to the mix!!!


I am going to scatter these greens throughout.


And while we are decorating, how cute is this side table!?!


Or this one!!!


How about this chic console table!?

Who cannot use a new welcome mat???!!???

With the fall season soon approaching, the internet has been filled with objects of orange and dark green, yellows and maroons; from pumpkins, to greenery to gourds.  I started thinking that since Christmas decorations can be neutral, why can’t fall decorating be the same.  I am working on my mantel this week and there is no orange in site…In the meanwhile, here are some examples of decorating for fall with neutrals!!!!

I am hoping that this new format works.  When the site Polyvore closed, it was hard for me to publish vision boards such as the one below.  I am not working with a new site so I hope going forward it works!!  Despite, this extreme heat, here are my fall fashion picks so far.  All of the sweaters are really great and can take you from day to night.  I also love that bow dresses/blouses are here to stay. You can never go wrong with oversized sunglasses and a pair of statement earrings!!!!  

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Retailer: shopbop.com

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Line & Dot Mia Contrast Sweater

Brand: Line & Dot

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Oscar De La Renta Tiger Eye Ring

Brand: Oscar De La Renta

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Retailer: Bergdorf Goodman

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Mignonne Gavigan Madeline Beaded Statement Earrings, Black/Golden

Brand: Mignonne Gavigan

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Retailer: Nordstrom

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Halogen(R) Removable Bow Dress

Brand: Halogen

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Retailer: mytheresa

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Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Exclusive To Mytheresa.Com – Superstar Leather Sneakers

Brand: Golden Goose Deluxe Brand

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Retailer: THE OUTNET.COM

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Loeffler Randall Ruffled Leather Wristlet Bag

Brand: Loeffler Randall

@nslifestyles

Retailer: shopbop.com

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Line & Dot Alder Sweater

Brand: Line & Dot

@nslifestyles

Retailer: Barneys New York

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Gucci Women’s Sylvie Embossed Velvet Pumps

Brand: Gucci

@nslifestyles

Retailer: shopbop.com

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Line & Dot Alder Sweater

Brand: Line & Dot

@nslifestyles

Retailer: Nordstrom

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BaubleBar Gena Crystal Statement Earrings

Brand: BaubleBar

@ghostqueen

Retailer: Gucci

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Grosgrain Bow Brooch

Brand: Gucci Grosgrain Bow Brooch

@magentacandy

Retailer: MATCHESFASHION.COM

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GUCCIMonogramoversizedsunglasses

Brand: Gucci

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Nike – Vandal 2k Faux Leather-Trimmed Metallic Faille Platform Sneakers – Pink

Brand: Nike