A Friday Find

About 3 years ago I discovered Sauvignon Blanc. You guys I was 27 and I finally discovered sauvignon blanc! Now, it's my favorite type of wine. I love reds, especially spicy ones, and a good chardonnay, but sauvignon blanc is my favorite.

The first SB I tried was Kim Crawford, I loved the acidity and the grassiness. However, Kim isn’t always cheap enough for me to buy all the time… you know when you’re paying $300 for presentation boards at school, it adds up. Well, Memorial Day I discovered Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc.

I honestly felt silly buying a bottle of wine with the word “Cupcake” on it, like it was saying, “Hahaha SUCKER! You’re such a girl, buying a bottle of wine because it has a cupcake on it.” I kinda wanted to defend myself to the bottle, “No, that’s not it! It was you or the Two Buck Chuck, and I was trying to not bring cheap wine to my friends house.” Well, this wine with the little cupcake on it surprised me! It is as good as the Kim Crawford and a few bucks cheaper. I have another bottle sitting in the fridge right now for Wine Friday :)

What is your favorite wine?

Wine picture found here.

I Want, I Need, I Have to Have: Headbands

This past weekend I wore the heart headband I purchase for my SIL’s wedding.
I’ve been thinking about purchasing a few more headbands because it looked pretty cute and was a big hit with Hubs. Of course, the first place I looked was Etsy. Why not? I love handmade things and I love supporting small businesses… also, that’s where I purchased the first headband without fail.

Here are a handful of headbands I have my eye on…

Double felt rosette headband by Blooms by Arissia


3 Mini Hair Bows by EnchantedlyYours


Garden Corner, Felt Rosettes Skinny Headband by NatureTasty


The Blush Flower & Ruffle Headband by redheadedactress


Dreamy Peach Rose French Beaded Flower Elastic Headband by AuthenticAVictoria

My hair hasn’t really been long enough since I was in high school do really do much with so I’m really excited to start accessorizing. Which one is your favorite?

Super Bowl Poll & A Giveaway

Okay, so I’m sure most of you are aware that Super Bowl is this Sunday. The Packers and the Steelers seem to two teams that have a great fan following. I know people like the Bengals and all, but the fans just aren’t the same… you know? So, I’m curious – who do you want to win?

Your answer could win you a Valentine’s Day flower delivery from me. I absolutely LOVE getting flowers and with the help of my friend from Moments Pass Slow, I’ve decided to giveaway Valentine’s Day flowers to one lucky reader… who picks the winning Super Bowl team.

Here’s how to enter:
1) Comment and tell me who you want to win the Super Bowl. (If you really don’t care, just 'eeny meeny miney mo' it)

2) Tweet about the giveaway and tell me about it in a separate comment.

3) Do all this before 3pm Pacific Standard Time on Sunday. You know, before the game starts.

Here’s how to WIN:
- In order to win this giveaway you have to have picked the winning team. I know I’m tricky ;-)

- I will put all the winning entries in an excel spreadsheet in the order you commented.

- Then I’ll use random.org to pick the lucky winner.


What you’ll win:
A floral arrangement from me, delivered to you on Valentine’s day. Obviously, Ashton (nor I) will be able to hand delivery said arrangement, but a floral delivery service will. Hopefully, this snowpocalypse will be over and it won’t impair the delivery dude from delivering your flowers… if you live in that area.

So what do you think: Packers or Steelers?

I Want, I Need, I Have to Have: Heart Necklaces

Next weekend (the weekend before Valentine’s Day) Hubs and I are heading up to Northern California for his sister’s wedding. There colors are red, black and cream and I’ve been really excited about all the Valentine’s hearty goodness I could wear. I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day, which is unusual considering the first Valentine’s Day I had a boyfriend or a date was when I started dating Hubs… 5 yrs ago. (Loooooser)

Anywhoodle, thanks to Marissa from Marissa Makes, I decided to buy this adorable Mini Heartlette Crown in ruby from Sue Eggen’s Etsy shop, giantdwarf.

I really hope I can pull this off… and Hubs likes it. So after I bought this I wanted a new heart necklace, so I went hunting and found…

VerreEncore’s Sweatheart Necklace


I love how this one hang sideways like Tiffany heart.

Ajewelryboxx’s Red CZ Heart Adjustable Necklace


I love the color of the gem, but the point on the back make me nervous about how it would lay. Plus, I’m not a huge fan of adjustable chains… but it’s so pretty.

WireAndGemstones’ Silver Hammered Heart Necklace


I love that the heart is part of the necklace and not just a charm.

HRADesigns’ Glass Heart Necklace


I really love hand crafted glass, my only worry is it’s too heavy. This designer is based in CA… I wonder where?

EclecticOrchid’s Little Heart Necklace


This one is one of my favorites. I love how cute and dainty it is. It’s so sweet.

TwoLittleDoves’ Dark Iridescence - A Sterling Silver Necklace


Can you tell I have a tiny obsession with tiny heart necklaces. I just love the dainty red ones.

Are you a fan of Valentine’s Day? Do you wear it loud & proud?

I Want, I Need, I Have to Have: Polka Dots Continued

The polka clothes got such a great response yesterday, I thought I share with you a few of my favorite polka dot home goods.

First, my favorite flatware by Kate Spade, from the Larabee Dot collection.

I was SO excited when the Hubs agreed to have polka dot flatware! I really wanted a polka dot themed wedding, but he thought it was too girlie. I thought for sure he’d think this flatware was too girlie, but he was totally on board. YAY!

Unfortunately, he wasn’t as on board with the matching china :(


But, I’m hoping to get the accent plates sometime in the near future.


They will be mine, Oh yes, they will be mine. Okay, on to some other things.

Swiss Dot Sheet Set by Pottery Barn

Black and White Polka Dot Pillows by DesignsByNancyT on Etsy

Polka Dot Bowl Set by Whitney Caroline Designs


7-Piece Polka Dot Cookware by Ginny's

and lastly, perhaps Hubs will let me do this in our guest bathroom (you know, when we move out of our 1 bedroom apartment).


There’s a shower curtain too!


Too much? ;-)

Edit: Honey My Heart just reminded me I TOTALLY forgot to show you guys the Kate Spade coasters!
And these…

Thanks Jeannine :)

I Want, I Need, I Have to Have: Polka Dots

Hi everyone, I'm slowly coming to and getting over what I like to affectionately refer to as "The Cold of Death". My brain is a little less cloudy and I'm pretty sure I can string together a couple of somewhat coherent sentences. I was recently sent some tasty gluten free bread I want to share with you, along with some other gluten free products and possible recipes. Thanks for sticking around!

It all started with this skirt from White House Black Market…

Looks super cute, right? Well, I went to the store to try it on and it’s way less cute in person. You lost all the layers and it just looked like a polka dot skirt that didn’t fit well. But, now I had been bitten by the polka dot bug, so to speak and I wanted polka dot stuff!

Here are a few more polka dots items, I think I might need…

Black Polka Dot Myra skirt from Target


The Merona line from Target always seems to fit be really well. It’s nice to have an inexpensive brand I can rely on.

Dotted Cardigan from White House Black Market

I have a tiny obsession with White House Black Market, because I also want this Tipped Mini-Dot Trench with adorable bow accent.


And, this Dot-Print Sheath Dress…


Also, if we’re talking about wants – I want $1,650 for this Dolce & Gabbana Polka Dot Stretch Georgette Dress!


If I could have it, I’d totally wear my hair cuter when I wore it!

Do you have a pattern you’re obsesses with?

I Want, I Need, I Have to Have : Christmas Gifts

Guess what? Christmas is next week guys! Seriously, this year has gone by in a flash and I cannot believe it is already Christmas, again. I thought I’d share with you a with things I wouldn’t mind getting for Christmas, in hopes of helping you find gifts for the people on your list.


Product Body Crush on You Scrubby Wash – My all time favorite body scrub. Not only is this product is 96.5% Natural & Vegan it also isn’t super oily like other scrubs I’ve used… meaning it doesn’t make me slip and fall in the tub.


Print by artist, Nidhi Chanani – You may remember the giveaway I hosted with Nidhi a few months ago. I am absolutely in love with her work and I think her prints would make fantastic presents.



Food Themed Ornaments from Sur La Table – I seriously want all of these, so next year I can do an entirely food themed tree. How freakin’ cute would that be? I’ve already purchased one for my Dad & one for Hubs… that means I only have one ;-)

Heart Necklace in Bronze by Etsy artist Upper Metal Class – I recently fell in love with this simple heart necklace by Upper Middle Class. I love how delicate it is, while still being very geometric.

What is on your Christmas list?

Potato Latkes

This weekend was the first weekend in 12 weeks I haven’t had homework. I didn’t even really know what to do with myself. All day Sunday I was in the oddest mood and I think it was because I felt guilty for relaxing. I started feeling a little less funky when I started dinner. I haven’t had the time to cook something from a recipe in, you guessed it, about 12 weeks. I think I made 1 new dish this quarter. Poor Hubs said he’s so excited to eat better now that I’m on break.

So, what did I decide to make first? Potato Latkes. Amy with Playing House tweeted about her favorite latkes recipe last week at the start of Chanukah.


I knew I had to make them this weekend. I’ve been craving latkes since Hubs bought applesauce over a month ago. I LOVE me some latkes with sour cream and applesauce! Hubs had never had potato pancakes (excluding the time, recently, when we bought them from a street vendor in Austin) and excited to try the sour cream applesauce combination.

How did I make them?

(Click recipe to enlarge)

Amy wasn't kidding, these are the best potato latkes you will ever make. I'm so glad we had leftovers because I can't wait to eat them again tonight.

Favorite Things: Baby(ish) Blanket

Two years ago for Christmas I bought my mom this insanely soft and cozy blanket from Restoration Hardware. We’d spent the past year attending 3 baby showers and my Mom kept saying how she wished they’d make those uber soft baby blankets in adult sizes. As luck would have it I found one in Restoration Hardware that Christmas.


After snuggling with her’s a couple times on Christmas I went back the next day and purchased one for myself. It is by far my favorite snuggle blanket in our place. Hubs loves it too! We get under it together when we watch TV.

Due to the power of Twitter I found out that my favorite blanket is currently on sale from $29 (down from $59) at Restoration Hardware! Seriously, if you’ve even wished for a baby blanket in your size, you will love this blanket!

*Restoration Hardware did not give me anything to write this post… although I would totally take a free blanket… in Graphite ;-)