Fashion meets Food

Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Tablescapes

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Erica

With Thanksgiving next week I thought we could all use a little festive tablescape inspiration. I figured I would share with you some of my favorite place cards and tablescapes courtesy of Martha Stewart! What are your plans for Thanksgiving this year?

Skinny Brownies

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Erica

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My Skinny Funfetti Cupcakes were such a hit I just had to share with you my recipe for Skinny Brownies. The recipe is super simple – mix one can (12 ounces) of Diet Pepsi with one box of brownies and bake at 325 for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. *note: I do not drink pop – I only use it in recipes. Therefore instead of buying a case and having cans I just buy a 20 oz. bottle at the grocery store and measure out 12 ounces. *

{I used a 9×9 inch glass pan for thicker brownies, but a 13×9 would work too.}

The brownies turn out moist and delicious!

Pine Cone Place Card

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Erica

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One thing I love about the holidays is creating a gorgeous tablescape. When I am deciding on my tablescape first I think of how I want my place cards to look. This Thanksgiving I decided on pine cone place holders. I gathered up large pine cones, made tags with my Sizzix Big Shot and secured the tags with a piece of raffia.

{Thanksgiving 2010 I used a pomegranate as the place card.}

Just another Mani Monday: Zoya gems & jewels Holiday 2011

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Erica

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For the holiday season Zoya released \”Gems & Jewels\” as their 2011 holiday collection. The collection features six new shades. Three of the polishes are jewel toned metallic shimmers and the remaining three are glitter glazes which feature bar glitter. Zoya is always a step above everyone else… as their collection features jewel tones which no one else seems to have in a fall or winter collection despite their popularity.

{left to right: Rina, Holly, Kssy, Izzy, Twila and Noel}

{Holly}

Holly is an evergreen shimmer. This color is gorgeous and a definite must for those holiday parties.

{Izzy}

Izzy is a gorgeous raspberry pink shimmer. Come the holidays usually you always see red and green together. I love to pair pink and green together since I am not a red fan. So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered Izzy in the collection.

{Noel}

Noel is a icy blue shimmer that will immediately have you thinking of winter. Pair this color with a little black or white dress and you have a perfect holiday look.

{left to right: Holly with Rina over it, Izzy with Rina over it, Holly with Kssy over it, Izzy with Kssy over it and Noel with Twila over it.}

Let\’s talk a touch of tinsel
The glitter glazes; Rina, Kssy and Twila feature tinsel like pieces in them.

Rina is a clear base that is packed with pieces of green tinsel with the slightest touch of blue.

Kssy is a clear base that is packed with raspberry pink pieces of tinsel as well as gold tinsel. This polish would be perfect paired with a dark polish

Twila is a clear base that is packed with bright icy blue tinsel with a touch of iridescent tinsel.

Try these glazes out over, black polish for a chic look this holiday season.

Overall thoughts
I love this entire collection. While the three colors have the tendency to be beyond cliche this collection has stepped up it\’s game. From the gorgeous shimmers to the fun tinsel polishes I would highly recommend hitting up the Zoya website and getting yourself a set! PS anytime I wear a glitter glaze (tinsel polish) on top of a black polish I get so many compliments!

What do you think of this collection?

11-11-11

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Erica

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I am a firm believer in making a wish at 11:11 so today is the ultimate day to make a wish at 11:11… remember you have two chances! Do you believe in the 11:11 wish?