DIY Fall Wreath

The days of 100 degrees and humidity are gone (for now) and it's the first day in a long time it's started to feel like Fall is on it's way. And nothing will add a touch of fall like a big warm fall wreath to our front door. After lots of tips from Pinterest, here's my first attempt at making a wreath EVER!

Stocked up on some great fall follage and florals at Hobby Lobby!

This was a great tip from Crafty Sisters, double up on your grapevine wreaths to make it fuller. Who doesn't love a big fat wreath!

Get some wire and bind them together. Use this wire to secure the follage to the wreath too

I used the larger pieced with pumpkins and pine cones first, cut up the leafs and tucked them in to fill in the gaps and finsihed with lots up berries then fluffed and fluffed and fluffed

FINISHED!

J.Crew Love

I'm so in love with this J. Crew bracelet!

Las Vegas ... wedding?

We went to Las Vegas to check out a potential wedding venue (no ring just talks of what might happen....) Rob is all about the idea of Vegas and I happened to find a few promising pictures on Pinterest

via lvweddingconcierge.com

Well, Vegas you are perfect for a bachelorette party but for my big day I don't think so, the astro turf, giant Ceasar statues, techno music from the pool in the background..... not what I had in mind.

After the let down of the venues ( I should have seen this coming) SUPRISE! Celine Dion Tickets at Ceasars!!

I cried, I laughed, we danced.....she is amazing and worth every penny and minute!  It's All Coming Back to Me Now, The Titanic Theme Song, and some River Deep and Moutian High LOVE!!

The token photo op infront of the ceasars statue

And what would a trip to Las Vegas be without a trip down Fairmont Street

I'm Ready for Fall

Came across this picture today from after a storm a few weeks ago, it's a view from off our back porch overlooking the pond which made me think.... I'M SO READY FOR FALL AND COOLER WEATHER!

It's no nice to sit outside when it's cool under a blanket and not sticky with all this humidity, I'm ready for football, Keeneland, boots, and sweaters!

 via Pinterest via refinery29.com

I found a pair of these great loafers the other day :)

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Great game day outfit, searching for Black and Orange this year..... here we come Bengals!

And J. Crew, my work wardrobe love love love!

Fresh Veggies!

I love going to the farmers market in the summer, waking up early (maybe not) before the pool and grabbing some fresh veggies and flowers so I can make one of the 1,000,000 recipes I have on Pinterest.  And this one is a favorite! It's even better as leftovers! I think this could stand alone with a side of fresh bread, I served mine with grilled chicken, pesto and lemony orzo pasta! mmmm

Thank you A Bountiful Kitchen!





Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

adapted from allrecipes.com

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6 ears corn

3 large fresh tomatoes ( I used Heirloom)

1/2 large onion or about 1 cup chopped ( I used a sweet onion)

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

two to three sprigs fresh oregano (optional)

2 tablespoons white vinegar ( I used white balsamic)

1/4 cup olive oil

Juice of one lemon

coarse sea salt

fresh ground pepper

Boil corn in large pot of water for about 7 minutes. Drain and plunge corn into cool water. Cut corn off cob and set aside to cool completely.

Chunk tomatoes and onion. Coarsely chop basil and strip the oregano off stems. Place cooled corn, chopped vegetable and herbs into large bowl. Toss with vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste. Serve chilled or room temperature

Tips:

-The recipe called for white vinegar, but I love white balsamic (sweeter) vinegar. Apple cider vinegar would also work. I don't recommend regular balsamic vinegar. The dark red color will discolor the onion and corn and the overall look of the salad will change.

Lemon Basil Pasta

Thank You Pioneer Woman and Pinterest!!

Absolutley one of the best meals I have had recently, The Pioneer Woman's Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta!

 I found this on Pinterest forever ago... why did it take me so long to make it?? No pics of my dinner - it was gone before we even had a chance.  So easy to make..... this makes me want to have a dinner party soon!

Springtime Activities

Spring Time Activities

Another great weekend!! We had a great time at Cameron's Graduation party, loved the cake (the cute cake topper and chocolate bourbon flavor...mmmmm!!!) and drinking out of mason jars all night!

Lauren you did a fabulous job!

the girls...

and I'm so proud of my little herb garden I planted today! let's just hope it stays alive so we can enjoy it :)

found the cute little raised bed at Home Depot

time to relax.......

xx, Katherine