Sparkly Holiday

May you all have a wonderful holiday. Images via here.

Waiting For Forever

I love cheesy girl movies. I love Rachel Bilson. I can't wait for this movie!

Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Just made Zuppa Toscana soup, and it is so delicious on a cold day like today! See the recipe below.

Ingredients:
1 lb. spicy Italian sausage (crumbled)
1/2 lb. smoked bacon (chopped)
1 qt. water
3 2/3 cups chicken broth (about 2 14.5 oz. cans)
2 lg. russet potatoes (scrubbed clean, cubed)
1 med. onion (peeled, chopped)
2 garlic cloves (peeled, crushed)
2 cups chopped kale
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper

Directions:
-In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage, breaking into small pieces as you fry it; drain, set aside.
-In same skillet brown bacon; drain, set aside.
-Place water, broth, potatoes, garlic, and onion in a pot; simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender.
-Add sausage and bacon to pot; simmer for 10 minutes.
-Add kale and cream to pot; season with salt and pepper; heat through.

Wow

Would die before willingly doing this.

Up & Over It

Love this duo. Recognize them from the McDonald's commercial? This is "We No Speak Americano", and they are Suzanne Cleary & Peter Harding.

Leighton Meester for Vera Wang

Just look at that dress! I'm a huge Gossip Girl fan, and I just love Leighton. So excited that she is the face of Vera Wang's new fragrance that is due out next summer.

Rest In Peace Elizabeth Edwards

"But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious." -Elizabeth Edwards

City Stamps

I love stationary (if you can't tell by my last post) and these Yellow Owl Workshop stamps would be perfect for DIY stationary! Wouldn't these make great holiday gifts?

Rifle Paper Co. 2010 Holiday Cards

Rifle's entire 2010 Holiday Collection is amazing, but I especially love their custom illustrated cards! You can get your cards customized with portraits of your entire family (including pets!). Aren't they adorable?

Perfect Flats

Aren't these dressy bow flats great?! From Topshop.

Beauty Tip

Love the bright fuchsia lipstick and the loosely side-swept bun that Natalie Portman wore to the Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York City. This would be a great look for a holiday party. From InStyle.

Pretty Bouquet

How gorgeous is this wedding bouquet? Perfect for a Fall wedding. Spotted on Bridal Snob.