FIrst of all-no worries friends....I will be posting another recipe Review tomorrow!
But today things I love are.....
The TV series: Larkrise to Candleford
Abby has let me borrow it and I'm so excited!!! I also just found out that there are 4 season of this show and I am only one season one! LOVE -IT!
And for that matter I am also Loving BBC this week!!! The British Broadcasting Company is just plain wonderful!!!
They have another show I absolutely love called DOWNTON ABBEY!!! I you want drama and suspense-- it is EXCELLENT!!! We are currently waiting for season 2 of Downton Abbey to arrive in January!!
Also BBC has two other shows I'm dying to watch as well.... Cranford and Sense and Sensibility (which is actually a movie)
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST I AM LOVING BACHELORETTE PARTIES!!! THEY ARE JUST SO FUN AND FULL OF EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE FUTURE!!!
Please note: this is not the actually invitation, i just thought it was cute! ;)
Im loving Scentsy!!!!! Im loving this "flameless" way to scent your house!!! They are so cute and the smells are WONDERFUL!!!! I have one of these in black!!! They have a lot of other ones to choose from as well!! I'm wanting a "plug-in" for the bathroom! Also i love that i can plug these in and then go about my day with out being afraid that if i leave it plugged in my house will catch on fire! Favorite smells so far: blueberry cheesecake and Luna!
Next I am loving Cooking Light Magazine! Im all about healthy delicious meals!! And this magazine has some great ones! Also, at the end of each magazine they print, they have section that teaches you common errors and mistakes most cooks make and how to cook it better! I love that because as much as I love to cook-I still need all the help I can get!! Fun fact: the proper way to cook bacon is in the OVEN!!! WHO KNEW!!!?!?!?!?
This summer I have been a part of another Beth Moore Bible study, Breaking Free! It is just wonderful!!!- Hard sometimes- but great!!! Man, I love that Beth Moore! She is just hilarious and always says exactly what I'm thinking!
Finally, if you know me-you know I'm a book-a-holic. And recently, my sweet friend Shanny has let me borrow her book called "The Blue Castle." I got it on Monday and Im currently on page 142. The first part of the book was a bit slow, and sad and dreary. But its definitely picking up! The book is written by Lucy Maud Montgomery (the author of the Anne of Green Gables books) in 1921 after a rough time in her life! Its very interesting and I cant wait to see where it goes! So many people have just raved about it! So I'm hopeful!
Next, I saw this picture on Twitter the other day!!!! This cutie-pants-yorkie-mix was lost and was looking for a home!!!!!!! I just about died wanting him ....but sadly he is in California.....and I can not get him :(((( HEART.BREAK.
Lastly as part of the "Wednesday Loves" I am going to do a recipe review of two of the Pioneer Woman's Recipes I cooked last week. As a part of my "review" I will rate the meal on Taste, Difficulty, Amount of ingredients (because the amount of ingredients involved correlates with the amount of money you will spend buying the ingredients), How much it smells up a house (which, note the Scentsy mentioned above, I'm all about having a good smelling house), How many times we can eat on the meal, how messy your kitchen is afterwards AND just an overall score of would I make it again. Yes it alot of scoring but it will go quickly. Each will be scored 1-10 , 10 is the best.
I first cooked her Beef Stir-Fry (with rice noodles, not rice) entitled "Beef with Pepper" found here: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/03/beef-with-peppers/ Anyways... Taste: 6 for me 7 for my husband. I'm a bit picky about Chinese style food and this was just a one note taste and that was just "OK" to me. Difficulty: 81/2 The words "honey will you...." came out of my mouth possibly 10 times while making this...which an average meal usually has me asking my husband for his help just once (usually to drain pasta and etc. ITS JUST SO HEAVY!) Amount of ingredient: 9- it had me chasing around the grocery store looking for "chile paste" --what in the world is chile paste?! I finally found it.... House Smells: 10 no 11.5 ---it was bad yall, i mean real bad. My house smelled for DAYS- PLURAL!!! How many times we ate it: twice.....the day of and the next day...I was just DONE after that. Kitchen mess: 10 - all i can say is YIKES. Overall score: 4 we wont be making this dish again. Between the ok taste and the smelly house...I just refuse to do it again.
But dont get me wrong- I LOOOVE some Pioneer Woman!!!!
Next I did her Penne a la Betsy! found here: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/09/cooking_with_my_punk-ass_little_sister_penne_a_la_betsy/ Taste: 9 I was thinking about eating it all day the next day as well! Difficulty: 6.5 I Pioneer woman is never an "easy" cook- but usually is well worth the effort! Amount of ingredients: 6 not bad HOuse Smells: 6- nothing my Scentsy's couldnt handle! Plus this gave off a delicious smell! How many times we ate it: twice for dinner, then my husband has taken it to for lunch once- he likes it enough to eat it 3 times! Kitchen mess: 6 i gave it a 6 only because when you make the sauce, watch out because it will slosh everywhere if you stir it too fast...other wise- it wasnt bad! Overall Score: 8.5 We WILL be having this dish again!!!!
Ok, I'm off to figure out what my husband and I will be eating next week! Ta Ta! Kate
YAY! "WHAT I LOVE WEDNESDAY!!!" This is quickly becoming one of my favorite things!!! haha
What I am LOVING this week!!! I will put them in chronological order!
First is the one and ONLY.....
Kate Spade!!!! She is the definition of FASHION to me!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER!!! Her fabulous colors, great lines, and just plain preppy-ness is about all I can handle!!!! Love LOVE LOVE HER and her GLAMOROUS CLOTHING LINE!!!!!!
Upon viewing the Kate Spade website 2.7 times a day I stumbled upon these two fashionable girls featured on Kate's website and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love with them!!! Meet Summer Bellessa and Brooke White- they are THE GIRLS WITH GLASSES SHOW!!!! These are the MOST adorable two girls!!!!! They are endorsed by Kate Spade and a few other big names! They are just precious and just too much fun to follow on blogger and twitter!!!! their blog is..... http://thegirlswithglassesshow.blogspot.com and their official website is..... http://www.thegirlswithglasses.com
So, as you could of guessed it, while perusing their website I came across what each of these lovely ladies do when they are not filming TGWGS...... Summer is the editor of Eliza magazine!!! For those of you who dont know what Eliza magazine is let me just post this little excerpt from their page for you to view! ELIZA Magazine is created for women who want to be stylish, sexy, and engaged in the world while retaining high standards in dress, entertainment, and lifestyle. In a media culture that frequently objectifies and commercializes women and their bodies, ELIZA strives to provide an alternative to the current mainstream media that emphasizes sex and skin in order to push products or sell magazines.
ELIZA magazine brings you "Fashion without Fiction." We are realistic about everyday women's price points, showcasing pieces that are worth the big price tags and discovering deals at your local department stores that are just as hip. We are realistic about women's bodies: we don't retouch bodies, and we mix real women and professional models. We are realistic about women's interests, featuring fashion and beauty information, current issues, and real life problem solving, all while keeping perspective on what's really important in life.
Each issue provides exciting and informative features in Fashion, Beauty, Health, Entertainment and Lifestyle. Some of our staple articles include: History Repeats Itself—fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O. and how their style translates today. Fit to Be Tried—everyday women modeling classics they love. Saving the World One Issue at a Time—highlighting various social causes and how to get involved. Guys Guide—mini-tutorials on what matters to men and why we should know about it. The Least You Should Know—useful information about everything from changing a tire to your personal finances. Plus health tips, entertainment picks, and breathtaking fashion stories by ELIZA's innovative team.
The ELIZA reader is educated, creative, fashion-conscious, and on the hunt for clothes to feel comfortable in. We continue to pick up the scent of fashion and modesty and deliver it to your door season after season.
>>I have two words for you....YES PLEASE!!!!!!! I am SO about fashion without fiction ITS.NOT.EVEN.FUNNY!!!!!! I have been wishing for a magazine like this FOR YEARS PEOPLE!!!! And now its here. Edited by one of the cutest people. And I thought a magazine like this was too good to be true!!! NO!!! IT REALLY DOES EXIST!!! MODEST IS HOTEST!!!! PTL!!!
Also, if you didnt know- Brooke is a singer! She was originally on American Idol- Season 7- but she didnt win :( But in other news, SHE'S FANTASTIC!!!!! She was just a single artist for awhile...but she is about to release her newest CD as part of a duo!!!! Their new band name is "JACK AND WHITE." She recently posted a video of them singing- and it is really superb!!!! Posted below is the video!!!
I like this song of theirs the best though!!! P.S Jack is just a friend to Brooke, she married to a guy named Dave and they LOOOVE each other!!!!! Such Cuties!!!
Ahhh I just love them (Kate, Summer, Brooke, Eliza, and Jack haha!)!!! They're great!!!
Finally, last but not least because I am most certainly now OBSESSED with this website....which I found while writing a paper...imagine that... Whoohoo!! Pinterest!!!- I cant stop looking at this website!!! If you dont know what "Pinterest" is- it is a website where you organize and make lists of all your favorite things!!!!!!!!! what's not to love about all your favorite things?!?! Ya, didnt think so. I am especially loving the DIY projects, home designs and RECIPES!!! YUM-O!!!! And I am so into crafting right now-its making me want to have children so I can make decorate their rooms in DIY projects.....ridiculous. ;) Anyways, this is what the website looks like: To make a list or add things to your current lists, you just click a button that pops up under your cursor on each of the pictures!!!! Its SO EASY!!! And SO FUN!!!!! You've been warn though, ITS SO ADDICTING!!!!!
Man, I have been loving alot today!!! J'adore Wednesday! Ta-Ta! -Kate
Wow I cant believe its been a week already!!!!! Its time for another WHAT I LOVE WEDNESDAY!!!!! So this week, seems to have somewhat of a theme...and that theme is DANCE!!!!! I have been dancing since I first learned to walk- its one of my utmost favorite things to do and I will dance just about anywhere....my husband will vouch for me. :)
Anyways the first thing I am loving this week is the TV show "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"!!!!!!!!!!! Every Summer I look forward to this show!!!! I just love watching the dances and I always end up dancing a few of them myself...well my own version anyway....
Which leads me to the next thing I love: MELANIE MOORE!!!!! OOOOEEEE This girl is my pick to win the show!!! She is seriously fantastic and I wish I could dance like her with all my heart!!!!! Posted below is a video of her last dance routine (which happened to be in my favorite genre on the show: Lyrical Hip Hop- its awesome!)
The next thing I am loving this week happens to be a little game called "JUST DANCE!" YES MA'AM!!!!! That game is SO fun!!!! I'm totally wanting to get my husband to play it with us BUT that may be a dream I never see fulfilled...but maybe not ;) This is a game for the Wii btw.
And finally, the last thing I am loving right now is: the muscle soreness I've gotten from playing "Just Dance!" I dont know whether I we playing it really hardcore or if I am just WAAAY out of shape....I'm hoping its the first one, but I honestly love being sore from "working out" or dancing my case. It makes me feel like I've accomplished something...or was at least a little healthy .....
Anyways, that is what I am loving this Wednesday!!!! Until next Wednesday!!!! -Kate
Wow I cant believe its been a week already!!!!! Its time for another WHAT I LOVE WEDNESDAY!!!!! So this week, seems to have somewhat of a theme...and that theme is DANCE!!!!! I have been dancing since I first learned to walk- its one of my utmost favorite things to do and I will dance just about anywhere....my husband will vouch for me. :)
Anyways the first thing I am loving this week is the TV show "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"!!!!!!!!!!! Every Summer I look forward to this show!!!! I just love watching the dances and I always end up dancing a few of them myself...well my own version anyway....
Which leads me to the next thing I love: MELANIE MOORE!!!!! OOOOEEEE This girl is my pick to win the show!!! She is seriously fantastic and I wish I could dance like her with all my heart!!!!! Posted below is a video of her last dance routine (which happened to be in my favorite genre on the show: Lyrical Hip Hop- its awesome!)
The next thing I am loving this week happens to be a little game called "JUST DANCE!" YES MA'AM!!!!! That game is SO fun!!!! I'm totally wanting to get my husband to play it with us BUT that may be a dream I never see fulfilled...but maybe not ;) This is a game for the Wii btw.
And finally, the last thing I am loving right now is: the muscle soreness I've gotten from playing "Just Dance!" I dont know whether I we playing it really hardcore or if I am just WAAAY out of shape....I'm hoping its the first one, but I honestly love being sore from "working out" or dancing my case. It makes me feel like I've accomplished something...or was at least a little healthy .....
Anyways, that is what I am loving this Wednesday!!!! Until next Wednesday!!!! -Kate
Here we are friends, once again…and I think I have decided to start a WEDNESDAY LOVES!!!! I loved reading them on everyone else’s blog…so I figure people will love to read them on my blog….or at least I hope so, so here goes! The first two things I am LOVING right now are two of my favorite Summer treats: Strawberry Orange-Banana Crystal Light!!!! DE-LICIOUS!!!! I actually don’t taste the banana or the orange, at all!! In fact it tastes like strawberry lemonade married fruit punch and at 5 calories a package (for a whole pitcher) I drink this stuff like its going out of style!!!
COLDSTONE ICECREAM CAKES!!!!!! Pictured above is their Cookie Dough Delirium!!! We had it for my husband’s graduation and IT IS INCREDIBLE!!! I could of eaten that whole cake BY MYSELF!!! I have also had their Birthday cake, it is wonderful as well. But my favorite is definitely the Cookie Dough!!! This is a great idea if you have any Summer birthdays or just because it is one of the best things you’ll ever eat!!!
Next is my Burberry Brit perfume!!! You know when you smell a perfume and you say THIS IS IT!! THIS IS THE SMELL IVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR ALL MY LIFE!!! ..welll ya, this is one of those for me as well! I got this perfume originally when my family went to Europe the first time and then I used it all up.... then I got it for my birthday and once again, I'm in love with it!!! Plus, when I smell it some of those same memories from Europe come rushing back!-but besides that, it smells so sweet, and warm and wonderful that when someone says- "someone smells good" i immediately say its ME when I'm wearing it- bc it HAS to be me because I'm wearing the best smell ever! ;)
Also, I'm also on a painting/scrap-booking kick! I just cant get enough crafting!! umm is this not THE CUTEST scrapbook ever?!?! I'm thinking I will have to get one of these for each of our future kids!!!! LOVING THIS SCRAPBOOK!!!
And lastly, I just had to add this "love" on this post because a) its got a very interesting plot. b) its a classic. and c) because it represents hilarious times with some of my best friends: - this is a plot twisting, kind of creepy movie ( and book) and if you're ever in a funny mood with some of your best friends- it will for sure bring a lot of laughs!!!!
Welp, I've just completed my first "Wednesday Loves"!!! Happy Wednesday!! -Kate
1) I have taken many trips this Summer and for a girl who LOVES to travel, I am for once, happy to be home for awhile! Traveling a lot makes you thankful for your home....
2) speaking of: the husband and I were contemplating moving the other day....not in a serious sort of way but he had an idea....what if we moved every four years where the Olympics have been held starting in say...LA, then Calgary, Seoul, Albertville (France), Barcelona, Lillehammer (Norway), Atlanta, Nagano (Japan), Sydney, Salt Lake City, Athens, Torino (Italy), Beijing, Vancouver, and then next up is London, Sochi (Russia) and finally Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).....as of now..... I would TOTALLY be down with living in some places... but like Seoul, Nagano, Beijing, Sochi, and Rio de Janerio would be pretty hard for me to live in...my husband's thought though, is if you dont like it- you'll only be there for four years......another thought we had: our kids would hate us!!!! SO we "X-ed" it off the list of things to do....BUT still on the list is to attend at least one Summer Olympics and one Winter Olympics...now that would be AWESOME!!!!! The last Olympic games Winter 2010....for any of you that love it....here is a previous post from that Olympic Games- just in case you missed them!
3) I am feeling extremely crafty today...although I have a TON of daily chores that must get done (aka beaucoup de laundry!!!) but I feel my pent up craftiness will soon have an outlet!!!...if I can get through this other stuff first!!!
4) I have recently begun speaking French-i-fied english (see ( ) above) and I would like to think I made it up myself...though the Cajuns in reality have beat me to it Chere!
5) I HAVE AN AWESOME HUSBAND! Who is currently washing my car!!! YAY for husbands!!! and YAY for time off from work and YAY for clean cars that have been driven to various parts of the U.S over the past few months!
6) I LOOOOVE SUMMER!!!! I DONT LOOOVE SUMMER SCHOOL!!!!!!! boo.
7) Back to my need to craft, I would like to include a few things I would like to accomplish/do one day: Learn to sew Become an accomplished cook and interior designer, and party hostess and home hostess aka be a virtuous Martha Stewart/Southern Living gu-ru on the side one day Take singing lessons (just always something I've wanted to try) Take piano lessons (my inner musician is apparently coming out)
and thats all I can think of for now....
8) Let me leave you folks with this LOVELY picture....if I could find out where this picture is actually located...I would go there... in a second! I really hope its real! Isnt it just the most fabulous SUMMERY flowers outside, you have ever seen?!?! Its even more beautiful as my current computer wallpaper! :)
