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Fab Pins of the Week!

December 19, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: Christmas, classic red, decor, Pinterest, recipe-1 Leave a Comment

Happy Friday gorgeous! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Any big plans for the weekend? We have a couple of Christmas parties to go to! Our weekend will be full of ugly Christmas sweaters, gift exchanges, Christmas carols, good food and friends!

This week I’ve been completely inspired by a classic Christmas! This season, more than any other, I have been just crazy about timeless red!

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Christmas Cheese-ball

December 9, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: appetizer, cheese-ball, Christmas cheese-ball, recipe-1 Leave a Comment

The holidays are the busiest time for family gatherings, open houses, ugly sweater parties, Christmas parties, birthdays and more! Add a little bit of thought to each gathering you go to this season by bringing a simple, but delicious cheese-ball! This cheese-ball is perfect for Christmas with its white, green and red! Your guests will be wowed at how tasty this simple appetizer is!

You will need one block of cream cheese, two stalks of green onion, thinly sliced beef, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and chopped pecans for coating (optional). Let your cream cheese sit out for a good 5-10 minutes to soften up, it will be easier to work with. Begin to slice your beef. I used half of the package for one cheese ball. Cut into very little squares. Grab your stalks of green onion and chop fine. Add cream cheese, beef and green onions to a bowl, add a dash of hot sauce and Worcestershire. Mix all together with your hands, smooshing all ingredients throughout. Form together and roll between your hands to create a ball. If you’re going to use pecans for coating (which I recommend because it’s super yummy), begin to chop them into fine pieces and simply smash them against your cheese-ball. Refrigerate until serving and any extra. Serve with crackers!

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Fab Pins of the Week!

November 7, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: chic, fab pins of the week, fall, fashion, home decor, home design, Pinterest, recipe-1, rustic, white Leave a Comment

Hello gorgeous!! How has your week been? It was a busy week getting back into routine around here. Can’t believe it’s already been a week since we left the Bahamas! I missed my babies so much, and my pup and my house! I’ve been having the hardest time wanting to decorate for Christmas! I mean it’s a daily struggle! As bad as I want to share Christmas stuff with you today, I’m fighting the urge and holding back for (at least) two weeks!

I never get tired of white…So come on, let’s get inspired!

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Fab Pins of the Week!

October 17, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: classy, fashion, glamour, home decor, Pinterest, recipe-1 Leave a Comment

Hello gorgeous, how are you? I’m thrilled to have you here! It’s Friday and I’m just thrilled about that 🙂 Do you have any exciting plans for the weekend? We are having a Fall fire with friends Saturday evening and I’m really looking forward to it! Good food, friends and a warm fire on a crisp Fall night, what’s better?!

This week I’ve been just in love classy glamour and I think you will be too! Let’s get inspired….

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Pumpkin Poke Cake

October 13, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: dessert, Fall dessert, poke cake, pumpkin, pumpkin poke cake, recipe-1 2 Comments

We were headed to a get together with friends, and we were each asked to bring a side dish or dessert. I had been wanting to give a certain dessert a try, so I did just that! Have you tried better than sex cake? It is sinfully delicious! I had that dessert in mind, but with a Fall twist! That’s how I came up with this tasty pumpkin poke cake!

Here’s what you’re going to need:

1 box of yellow cake mix (and all ingredients listed on box)

1 can of puree pumpkin

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 can of sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping (not pictured)

toffee tidbits

1 container of whipped cream

chocolate syrup (optional)

Begin by preparing the yellow cake mix according to the directions on the box. I used a 13×9 inch pan for this cake. Add in your pumpkin puree, nutmeg and pumpkin spice and mix well. Pour evenly into your cake pan. Bake according to your box instructions. I actually ended up cooking mine an additional 10 minutes more than the box suggested because of the thickness with the pumpkin mixed in. Once fully cooked, remove from the oven and begin to poke holes throughout the entire cake using something small. I used a cake pop stick. In a small saucepan, mix your sweetened condensed milk and caramel together and bring to a thickened consistency. Once thick, remove from heat and pour over the entire cake, allowing it to fill up the holes you made in the cake. Put in the fridge and allow to cool from about 1 hour. Remove and add smooth whipped cream, toffee bits and chocolate drizzle if desired.

I was pretty pleased with how this cake turned out! It’s perfect for Fall and especially if you love pumpkin! Our friends raved over it, and I’m sure yours will too!!

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Fab Pins of the Week

October 3, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: Autumn, fall, fall decor, fashion, Pinterest, recipe-1 Leave a Comment

Happy Friday lovely! This will be the first true weekend of Fall, this year, here in Ohio! Temps are going to be down in the 50’s, as the highs! I’m not complaining one bit, because I love this cozy sweater weather!! What are the temps like where you live?

Today I’m sharing all things fabulous Fall! These incredible pins just burst with the sheer reason I am so in love with this season.

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Blueberry Stuffed French Toast Recipe + David Bromstad Designs + A Giveaway!!

August 21, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: coffee creamer, Coffee-mate, David Bromstad, designer, french toast recipe, inspire, recipe-1, recipes, Target 8 Comments

Are you a coffee drinker? Let me tell you, it is my mode of survival! Without it, I’m no fun, ha! And with it this is how I feel…. “Given enough coffee I could rule the world”! Can you relate? I do, however, use creamer in my coffee, always have. So you can imagine I was pretty stoked when design star David Bromstad partnered with Coffee-mate and Target, making a splash with the limited edition bottles inspired my coffee and Coffee-mate. The new David Bromstad designed bottles (French Vanilla and Hazelnut flavors) will be available at Target stores nationwide! Why am I excited about that you say? Well, one I LOVE David Bromstad, have you seen the designs that man comes up with? Brilliant! And two, I’m a coffee freak (not to mention I’m Target obsessed), so this was basically a win-win for me!

It’s a lot of fun when you can become inspired by a product you use to think outside the box! Not only do I love coffee creamer in my coffee (French Vanilla is my favorite!), but I like to explore recipes with it too! I recently made an absolutely delicious french toast recipe using the French Vanilla creamer. My kids and husband just raved over it, so I will certainly be making it again!

Here’s the recipe:

Coffee-mate coffee creamer, flavor desired

3 large eggs

vanilla

cinnamon

sliced bread

butter

syrup

blueberries (optional)

Start by cracking your eggs into a bowl. Mix in your coffee creamer, pouring just enough to thicken the mixture (about 2-4 tablespoons). Add a teaspoon of vanilla and a dash of cinnamon. Grab a fork and mix well. Heat your frying pan to medium heat and melt a little butter, dip your slice of bread covering both sides into the egg mixture and place it onto the heated pan. Cook until slightly brown on each side. This mixture was enough to make 7 slices of french toast. Grab your blueberries, rinse and place them in a small bowl. Grab a fork and begin to mash them up, add a little bit of water to create a syrup-y mixture. Place the blueberry syrup between two pieces of french toast. You can add a small amount of syrup on top or a little powered sugar. This breakfast is full of flavor and simple to make!

Can you believe a little coffee creamer inspired all that? For more inspired fun, snap a photo of the newly designed bottles and share it on Facebook with the hashtag #CMInspiresSweepsEntry for a chance to win a year’s worth of Coffee-mate, $500 Target GiftCards, and a signed print from David Bromstad!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Fresh Veggie and Tortellini Soup

August 18, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: fresh veggies, quick meal, recipe-1, recipes, soup recipe Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a simple, delicious dinner to make this week? Well, you’re in luck! I just that to share with you today! With just a few ingredients, you will have yourself a tasty, healthy meal!

Here’s what you’re going to need!
1 package of four cheese tortellini
1 container of chicken broth
spinach (desired amount)
1 package of mushrooms
green onionsI love this meal because it’s a one pot wonder! Simply add everything to your pot and add about 1 cup of water. Cook on a low-medium heat with lid. Continue to add small amounts of water to maintain consistency. Turn heat to low and allow to cook at least 30 minutes. By this time, your veggies will be soft and full of flavor! Serve with fresh baguette and a crisp white wine, yum! Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan cheese if desired.