I Got You, Procrastinator

It's crunch time lovebugs. This gift guide isn't for your mom, bf, or teacher, this is the holy crap Christmas is like three days away guide. Enter Amazon. No, this post is in no way sponsored by them. (But contact me know if you know someone at Amazon) It's just sometimes you need to go to the place that has everything and it will ship by the time you leave work today.

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Friday Foodday

Happy Friday! Here are my favorite recipes

The Prescription Julep

c/o Five O'Clock Cocktail

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces Remy Martin

1/2 ounce Old Overholt rye whiskey

1/2 ounce simple syrup

A few mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish

Directions

Drop mint leaves into bottom of julep cup or Collins glass. Cover with simple syrup and muddle. Add ice to fill, then add brandy and rye. Stir briskly. Garnish with sprig.

Cheesy Gnocchi with Smoked Pork and Bacon

c/o Buns in My Oven

Ingredients

• 2 pounds gnocchi
• 1 1/2 pounds Smithfield Applewood Smoked Bacon Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet
• 3 slices Smithfield Bacon, any variety
• 6 ounces evaporated milk
• 12 ounces cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. While water is heating, open the pork loin filet and scrape the bacon off the top into a 10 inch skillet. Dice the pork loin into bite sized pieces and add to the skillet.
3. Dice the three slices of bacon and add to the skillet.
4. Cook the pork loin and bacon over medium heat until cooked through, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
5. Once water is boiling, add gnocchi and cook until it floats to the top of the water, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
6. Add the evaporated milk, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to the hot pot that you used for boiling the gnocchi. Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is nearly melted.
7. Return the gnocchi to the pan with the cheese sauce. Gently stir in half of the pork and bacon. Stir to coat in cheese sauce.
8. Serve immediately.

Christmas Funfetti Cake Batter Truffles

c/o Lauen's Latest

Ingredients

1 cup white cake mix

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon Christmas sprinkles + more for decoration

1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or vanilla almond bark

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk cake mix, flour and sugar. Stir in melted butter, vanilla, milk and sprinkles. Mixture should be moist and be able to hold its shape easily when formed. Using a cookie scoop, form mixture into even balls and refrigerate 20-30 minutes.

In the mean time, melt chocolate in a double boiler or slowly in the microwave. Using a fork, drop one of the cake batter truffles into the chocolate and roll around to coat. Tap off the excess gently and transfer to cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Top with more sprinkles, if desired.

It's So Fluffy!

Sometimes I blog about trends, hot brands, and chic styles. Sometimes I just want to blog about real life things that I want to wear. Today it's the latter and it's a cozy sweater. That's it. Nothing breaking or game changing here, just a cozy sweater. I wanted something with texture that feels like a polar bear that just took some Motrin PM. Snuggly, warm, cozy.

Forever 21, Fuzzy Knit Sweater, $17

Don't you want to be in this right now? I know. So simple and cozy.

H&M, Knit Cardigan, $34

A nubby knit is perfect for winter. I'm doing double the texture and wearing a waffle knit tee underneath.

Asos, Sugarhill Boutique Fluffy Sweater, $43

I dare you to get through the day wearing this and no one touches you. This is a omg let me hug you to get some fluffy sweater.

Nordstrom, Chelsea28 Fluffy Turtleneck Sweater, $88

Break out the leggings, lovebugs. This sweater screams winter comfy.

For this post I channeled this. Sometimes you just want cozy, fluffy, comfy goodness.

Be fabulous today!

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Thank You, Thank You Very Much

Let's have some fun with shoes. Last week we talked sparkle and all shoes shimmery. Today I want to look at blue suede shoes. Something unexpected but perfectly wonderful for winter. I'm looking for deep, rich blues like navy and cobalt. Let me explain.

Sole Society, Tallie, $89

I own these and I love them. They are comfortable and can be worn with just about anything. Jeans, cords, skirts, very versatile shoe.

Modcloth, Soaring Tutorial Flat, $34

Absolutely adorable details on this flat. And the price doesn't hurt either.

Nine West, Handjive Round Toe Pump, $79

This shoe demands pearls. It is an instant classic.

Nordstrom, UGG Fierce Suede Slip On, $89

And speaking of a classic. How about these sneakers? I'm wearing these every weekend from now until Spring.

Blue suede shoes have some personality without screaming with sequins. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Scream with your sequins. But if you'd like something a bit more understated while still chic, blue suede baby.

Be fabulous today!

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