seeester night

lil sis and i had a fab sissy night

held weekly

i snapped a couple of photos

sushi at sumisu was delish

what more could a girl want?

me and me new moccasins!!!!!!!! love them so mucho

recharge

Top 8 Inspirational Items today

1. dream or reality? by "about a boyo"
2. courage to do something beyond the norm
3. beautiful things
4. patterns & prints  
5. music: i'm listening to tom petty as of this moment
6. people who are to the point...
7. animals, don't know what I'd do without mine.   
8. i love individuals who take fashion risks. i.e. mary kate and ashley olson @ olsens anonymousas always, i leave you with love...xoxox...b





So yes, I've been on quite a long personal vaca

from the blogging world.

I make no apologies as I needed a rest to

recharge my blogger batteries.

For some odd reason I was uninspired

and drained to the last drop

no worries

I'M BaCk

with a vengeance

starting today or tomorrow I will be back online

and hopefully read

by those who would like to join me on my journey.

lots of love

hope your holidays were as merry as mine

xoxo

b

food for though

great thought today

i'm going to let it stick

found here

vaca from the cold

listen up IDAHO,

i'm tired of your cold, snowless weather 

i certainly can appreciate a winter wonderland

but we are currently 

in a winter desert

which is neither pretty nor

does it get me in the mood for christmas

if you aren't going to make the change that i so desperately need

i may just go somewhere else for december

let's get away from it all

you in?

places i wouldn't mind stopping by to see:

1. paris (duh!)

2.bangladesh -cheap!!!  you can get a meal for under $1 WOW

3. naples (italy) i heart italy. period.

have a great tuesday,

i know i plan on it!

xoxo

b

wrap it up

gift wrapping ideas

love the lace one below with the flower. 

what is your fav?

image found here

free!!!!

another great FREE 

printable 

perfect for christmas gifts

 

found here

xoxo

b

bun fun

found this on the beauty department

i was a dancer for years

a bun to me is a staple hair-do

but this,

this takes it to a whole new level!!!

this would be great for a last minute christmas party updo

xoxo

b

corny i know

had to use one of my infamous car photos

taken at a time when i actually put forth 

a lot of effort into getting ready

MERRY CHRISTMAS

from me and max!

holiday song choice today: 

winter moon

by 

mindy gledhill

it's a wrap!

wrapping tonight to some pretty

sweet christmas tunes

an old friend passed away recently,

leaving his sweet wife and children behind

her and their families are in my thoughts tonight

i have come to realization that

life is so precious

each minute counts

no matter how much money you have

or how pretty you are

or what kind of nice things you enjoy

no one is exempt from death

we must always be aware of how blessed we are

and how you'll never know when it will be taken away

but if by the terrible chance it does

live your life that you will know in your heart

that you have done your best to

treat the one's you love

with kindness

and appreciation.

without family and friends

you have nothing

happy holidays

merry christmas

feliz navidad

xoxo

b



i heart idaho

christmas two thousand eleven

christmas tree huntdown

what a wonderful way to spend a sunday afternoon

we drove up to arbon valley this weekend

it was a beautiful mix of rolling hills surrounded by huge snow-capped mountains

it was a great reminder of why i love idaho so much

christmas is absolutely perfect here.

hope you all had a great weekend as well

tooda-lue!

b

too much?

how much is too much?

 

you decide...

fell in love with this home

jenna loyns, the creative director for J.Crew is divorcing her husband and sellting her fabulous home for only 3.5 million.  ya that's all, pocket change right?

anywhoo

i am just bonkers about her home



pretty me up

i discovered it like columbus

or more like stumbled upon 

a new lovely little blog called 

hip hip gin gin

there i found a recipe for 

BEAUTY

who doesn't love to get more beautiful??

yes please!

 

mask directions and ingredients found here

blogs i love

found a new blog i love

she puts the "lux"

in luxury

bijou and boheme

here's a pic from her beautiful casa

i know you will love her too!!

xoxo

b

naughty or nice?

i'm hoping i am on the nice list this year

however, it's so much more fun to be

naughty

a few things on my wish list this year:

what's on yours?

great thought

my sister shared this with me

now i share with you

what a wonderful thought

found here

real vs. fake

for all you cheapskates out there!

good way to save money for gifts during the holidays

this is legit

you really see the difference?

recipe can be found on squawk fox

let me know what you think???

xoxo

b

no bake cake batter truffles

found this lovely recipe at the girl who ate everything website

made them for thanksgiving dinner at my uncle ozzy's house

they turned out great not to mention they looked so pretty

but be forewarned however,

they are RICH

1/2 truffle will suffice

believe me!

Cake Batter Truffles:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 cup yellow cake mix
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3-4 Tablespoons milk
• 2 Tablespoons sprinkles

Truffle Coating:

• 16 ounces (8 squares) almond bark (or white candy melts)
• 4 Tablespoons yellow cake mix
• sprinkles


Beat together butter and sugar using an electric mixer until combined. Blend in vanilla.  Add cake mix, flour, salt, and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Add 3 Tablespoons of milk or more if needed to make a dough consistency. Mix in sprinkles by hand. Roll dough into one inch balls and place on a parchment or wax paper lined cookie sheet. Chill balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up.


While dough balls are chilling, melt almond bark in the microwave in 30 second intervals until melted. Stir between intervals. Once melted, quickly stir in cake mix until incorporated completely. Using a fork, dip truffles into almond bark and shake of excess bark by tapping the bottom of the fork on the side of your bowl. Place truffle back on the cookie sheet and top with sprinkles. Repeat with remaining balls until finished. {Note: for smoother looking truffles, don't add cake mix to melted chocolate, just leave it by itself}

Chill cake batter truffles in the refrigerator until serving. Makes around 24-30 truffles.

xoxo

b

it's coming!!!!

I have no idea why i am so hyped on christmas this year

i feel like the lady from the target commercial 

i had this past week off of work 

and enjoyed every single nano second

except for getting sick on thanksgiving 

boooo!  

that really sucked

got some killer egg nog tho (southern comfort- non alcoholic)

and played christmas music(my fav: pandora station- frank sinatra holiday music)

and put up some of my christmas decorations

i am no even close to being done with christmas decor 

but i just couldn't help myself...

here's a sneak peek:

got some new pillows for only $3.49 each!!!!! SCORE!

made my own christmas banner

this tree was later brought down by the great and powerful michelangelo.  i have a feeling it will be poPPing up else where in our humble abode ;)

reindeer antlers for my beloved pup "max-a-million"

give thanks

 

image found here 

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!