Bows for Days

In case you haven't noticed, I am totally into bows. Read: OBSESSED. Bows embellish my shoes, necklaces, headbands, earrings and I even bought a leather bow for when I want to add a little spice to my daily grind.

So you can imagine how excited I was to find this gorgeous bow sweater from JCREW on sale at the outlets. I paired it with these lovely Loren Hope earrings I received as a Christmas gift, wine colored pants from Ann Taylor LOFT, and my new black short boots from DSW (which also feature an abstract bow) and this gorgeous plum Coach handbag. 

Enjoy your weekend, lovlies!

Steph's Fossil Finds

Can I introduce you to someone who is totally awesome and beautiful and has great style? While this girl can make anything look good, she totally knows how to put a fantastic outfit together. When we are apart, I text her photos of my outfits for her approval...I introduce you to...MY SISTER, Stephanie!

She just graduated from nursing school, and I'm secretly trying to recruit her to live next door, obviously. I'm sure she'll be gracing the blog more often with her effortless style - take a look at how she styled a few of her favorite new pieces from Fossil!

On Stephanie: Lillian Silk Tee from Fossil, Super Skinny Denim jeans from Fossil, Oval Stone Pendant from Fossil, Cecile Multifunction Stainless Steel Watch from Fossil, MADISON NEW SWINGPACK IN LEATHER Coach purse. 

Cute Dogs Playing with Toys

Happy snow day! Well, for some. For others (like myself), it’s a day of enjoying the snow-clad trees and roads from their car. Whether you’re still in your pajamas or dared to brave those cold, cold winds, I have a delightful treat for you.

JAKKS Pacific, a leading toys and consumer products company based in Malibu, emailed me around Christmas, wanting to send a few dog toys for our little Dallas. (And when I say little, I mean he’s a 5-year old lab mix with short, adorable legs.) Not only was I thrilled to know that my stocking stuffer duties as dog mom would be fulfilled, but I learned that JAKKS Pacific has donated over $50 million in toys, school supplies and money to millions of children all over the world. They were even featured on the Today show (LOVE the Today Show) for their philanthropic aid. So in short, they’re pretty awesome. 

Now…if you have a dog that loves sqeaky toys, you know that the trend of ripping apart a stuffed animal to find their sqeaker is quite a common occurrence. In fact, this process happens in mere minutes if we don’t get a toy durable enough for Dallas’ excitement. So, obviously, I was totally stoked upon learning that the JAKKS Pacific dog toys are near impossible to rip apart. Score for dog mom.

I’ll quit talking and let Dallas show you how much he loved his Christmas toys from JAKKS Pacific. On this snow day, I hope you adore these puppy photos (and video at the bottom!) as much as I enjoyed talking them. (Oh, my brother-and-sister-in-law’s adorable pup is making a guest appearance playing with his new toy too!)

Brunch Delight: Spinach Egg Cups

This year, we are hosting a New Year's Eve bash at our home, and we couldn't be more excited! And while the focus will be mainly on the evening's menu, party games and decor, I HAD to try out this amazing brunch recipe for New Year's Day. Because after a night of, well, New Year's Eve proportions, everyone wants a tasty morning-after meal. 

I present to you...spinach egg cups! The name may not impress you, but the results will.

I adapted my recipe from Manila Spoon, and to be honest, I worked with what I had. Feel free to improvise too! Take a look at my photos and the recipe below!

Ingredients:
Olive oil or butter (for sautéing onions and mushrooms)
One small onion
1-2 cups of fresh spinach
5-6 eggs
1 cup shredded cheese of your choice (I used sharp, and we didn't have a full cup and it was still fantastic)
10 mini-bella mushrooms, chopped (optional)
1-2 Tbsp, heavy cream, milk or half-and-half (optional)
Salt and Pepper, to taste
YiaYia's Special Spices (my mom got this for me while at a Greek festival in Chicago and I put it on EVERYTHING! And just in case you were wondering, everything in My Big Fat Greek Wedding is true.)  
Muffin pan

How-to:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Sauté the onions and mushrooms together in one pan, while lightly sautéing the spinach (3-4 minutes) in another pan
3. Mix the eggs, cream, and grated cheese with the sautéed onion and mushrooms in a large bowl. Add your desired amount of salt and pepper (and if you have YiaYia's secret spices, sprinkle that goodness in there too!)
4. Fill each of of the muffin tray cups
5. Pop those bad boys in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
6. After finished, let these sit for a couple minutes then serve with your favorite sides! (I'm a vegetarian but I made the hubs turkey bacon and toast!)

Enjoy!

Giveaway: NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® Coffee Maker

It's that time of year - running around, picking up last-minute gifts, furiously wrapping in a race against time. How do you get through it all? One word: COFFEE. I've mentioned before that the hubs and I are quite fond of this caffeinated drink (and I'm sure I'll mention it many times more).

Capitally Frugal and I are going to help you get through this holiday season AND BEYOND with a brand spankin' new coffee machine! And not just any coffee machine, my friend. A NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto GENIO Coffee Maker! The NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® is an award winning single-cup coffee machine delivering up to 15 bar pressure to make the perfect cup of coffee and milk froth every time. It prepares each drink in less than a minute without every having to step out of your pajamas. (If you’d like to purchase one, use coupon code Gustogift! to save 20%!)

Not only do you have a chance to win this gift that keeps on giving, Capitally Frugal is sharing a fantastic recipe for Double Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies (coffee-infused, of course!) Head to her blog for the ingredients and instructions! 

To win the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto®, enter the rafflecoppter below! Good luck, my coffee-loving dears.

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