what's cooking....

here are some of the yummy treats we have been enjoying. 

homemade chicken and dumplings with roasted broccoli. delish!

frog eye salad :)

goat cheese mac n cheese

white bean chicken chill with homemade corn bread

homemade chicken and veggie tortellini soup. yum!

we haven't really gotten any big snow or real winter yet in the city but is has been cold and these meals are perfect for getting ready of the winter chills. 

xoxo cbe

some of my favorites........

a few weeks ago i started to take pictures of my outfits every morning on my way out the door. here are 5 of my favorites from december. 

xoxo cbe

2012

new year, new me. i have never really made new years resolutions and i don't want to start now.....however.....

i do have a few things that i would like to do, but i don't think they are resolutions per say. 

i would, along with the rest of the world, would like to get in better shape. i want to try to eat better. be more thoughtful about the food i put into my body. a few months ago i went on a juice diet and it was amazing. i want to try to do it again, soon. i guess that is my non-resolution #1.

non-resolution #2: read more books. i would like to try to read one new book a month. any suggestions are welcome. 

non-resolution #3: paint my nails every week. i have kind of become known for my nails at work, silly i know. i don't want to disappoint my public. i have about a million different nail polishes so an addition to this non-resolution would be to not buy any more new polishes!

non-resolution #4: learn a new skill. i have always wanted to learn to knit, maybe this is finally the year. 

i am sure i will add to this list. i would like to keep up with my blog on a more regular basis, that can be #5. 

i hope all of you have had a wonderful start to 2012.

chat soon!! xox cbe

time flies.....

can't wait!

xoxo cbe

first snow in the city

it snowed for the first time last week. i love when we get snow in the city. it makes me want to bundle up and snuggle in :)

we are supposed to get another storm tonight with snow expected tomorrow morning!

bring it!

when i woke up to snow i went straight to the market and got all things pumpkin :)

xoxo cbe 

baking in heels

so the other day i had a very long day at work. the store was busy, people were rude and all i wanted to do was go home, put on my comfy sweats and relax.

when i got home i remembered that mom brought me back a bag of michigan apples and i still needed to use them. i always celebrate the start of fall by making my grandma's country apple pie. it's perfectly fall and soooo yummy. 

i was not really in the baking mood so i thought about ways to cheer myself up. and i thought, what's more cheery then cherry red pumps? they hurt my feet if i ever actually wear them out of the house but they are so pretty on! so, i decided that i would bake in heels.

i might actually bake more in heels. there was something about being oh so domestic and feeling oh so sexy while doing it. i may not be able to wear pretty heels in real like so i think i will continue to wear them in my kitchen. 

wonder what i will bake next and which heels will i wear???

xoxo cbe

2 ingredients = awesome

i've been seeing a lot of posts on pinterest about 2 ingredient pumpkin muffins and decided to try it out for my self. 

i used one box of spice cake mix and one can of pumpkin. you don't need to add anything else.....no eggs, oil or butter. 

but i also decided to spice it up with some cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and walnuts. 

i mixed them all together, used my large ice cream scoop and a muffin tin, baked them at 350 for 24 mins and came out with awesomeness. 

so yummy and perfect for fall!!!

xoxo cbe 

hello octocber

even though the weather has not been very fall like i am determined to get into an autumn state of mind. hot chocolate mornings, scarves, all things pumpkin and planning our annual halloween party. hopefully the weather decides to get on the fall band wagon!!!

happy fall!!!

xoxo cbe

quick trip to the mitten

this past weekend i went back to michigan to visit family and check out artprize in grand rapids. here are a few pictures from my trip. fall is in full swing in the mitten state and i was sad to come back to 85 degree weather here in co, but fall/winter will be here soon enough. 

see you in november!

xoxo cbe

currently loving.......

here are a few things that i am currently in love with.......

over sized gold watches layered with fun bracelets. i just purchased this little baby, over sized runway watch, and haven't taken it off since. i found some great bracelets at target that work perfect to stack with the watch. i am head over heels.......

it's starting to get a little chilly and i can't wait to pull out my scarfs!!!

structured messenger bags, love em. i recently found my perfect bag here, aldo. and i get a million compliments. its the perfect size for everyday and it's vegan :)

curls...simple...sexy...love. i have been wearing my hair curly almost every day for the past few weeks. it's so simple and chic. i highly recommend it. i shower before bed, sleep with wet hair and then curl it in the morning. in my mind it's less damaging since i am skipping the blow dryer. plus it only takes about 7 minutes to do my hair in the morning. bonus!! 

fall in love

xoxo cbe

feeling my pumpkin addiction coming on strong.......

every time fall rolls around my love for all thins pumpkin begins to overwhelm me. i am so excited to celebrate the changing season and get creative in the kitchen. here are some recipes i can't wait to try!

pumpkin milkshakes, yum!!

pumpkin waffles. trader joes has a great mix!

pumpkin whoopie pies! adorable

pumpkin walnut bars

always a classic! :)

here's to all things pumpkin!

xoxo cbe

images courtesy of weheartit.com

fall is in the air, at least for now

i love fall. i love the crisp air, the changing colors, mid afternoon lattes, but most of all i love the fashion. 

here are a few looks i am dying to try in the next few weeks. 

i love anything in mustard

an updated classic

love the boyfriend flannel

simple

love love love the mixing of patterns

i am a sucker for a cardigan 

what are some looks you can't wait to try?

xoxo cbe