So Long 2010...

Happy New Year!

If you asked me last year where I would be today, I would certainly have never dreamed I would be in Central Cali. I am so thankful for this adventurous year. It's been crazy but amazing in so many ways.

I can't wait to welcome in 2011 with new friends & in a new place!

Casual Style...

I have a pretty casual personal style. Sometimes I get a bit too relaxed though. I love these celebs casual style. Hopefully I will get some inspiration to mix it up a bit.

I love her jacket & the very subtle mix of patterns.

I love the attention to details in Lauren's look. From the hair to the purse to the glasses...

Gwyneth looks so relaxed in this look, but she doesn't look like a slob at all. I love the shoes too.

Today I...

Today I went to see Black Swan. Crazy-Crazy-Crazy! It was much different than I expected. I still haven't decided if I love it, but I was really glad I saw it. Natalie Portman was seriously amazing in it though. Such a good actress!

And I wore my new sparkly pink TOMS! This isn't the best pic of them, but I really love them!

Signature Dish...

We have a new grocery store in town that is DIVINE! It's called New Frontiers & is extremely allergy/vegetarian friendly. They also happen to have a ton of pre-made food options - which is like heaven to someone like me who is not crazy about cooking (I'm trying to do more of it though!). Well one day I found a slice of ginger mascarpone cake & had to try it. It was quite literally the best thing I've ever eaten. I'm serious. I read all the ingredients & decided that this was definitely something that I could make on my own. I of course threw out the packaging & forgot all about it until I stumbled upon a very similar (I'm assuming) recipe. I made it & it was SO YUMMY! It's basically really creamy cheesecake on a gingersnap (GF!) crust. It super simple & no bake. So, make sure to invite me to your next party so I can bring my new signature dish :)

Disclaimer: That is not my picture. All of mine was eaten before I could take a pic.

Reading List...

Thanks to Christmas, my reading list has grown greatly! These are on the top of my 2011 reading list. I don't really know too much about any of them (except Hound of the Baskervilles - there was a Wishbone episode about that one) which makes it all the more exciting!

Christmas Miracle...

We went to Trader's the other day to pick up some last minute holiday snacks & came upon a bucket full of peonies! I am no flower expert, but I thought these only bloomed around June! It's so great to have Christmas decorations everywhere & beautiful peonies on the counter!

Holidays...