A few of my favorite things..

Tis the season to be …. I'm forgoing the green and red this holiday season and sharing with you a few of my favorite things.  Hope everyone is well on their way to a wonderful holiday season and I send my warmest wishes. xo

| J Crew Necklace | Banana Republic Rings | Essie e-nuf is e-nuf Polish |

| Kate Spade Wallet | Kate Spade Quarry Earrings | Anthropology iPhone 5s Cover |

| Banana Republic Pearls | Target Planner | J Crew Bangles |

| Banana Republic Pearls |

| J Crew Jewels |

| Kate Spade Quarry Earrings |

| target planners | Essie e-nuf is e-nuf Polish | J Crew Bangles |

| x o x o |

Ginger Inspired Treats with a Genius in the kitchen, Sweet Lyon!!

Spices come to mind when I think of winter, snow, and the cold Chicago wind. This made for a perfect collaboration with Ms Alex Lyon of Sweet Lyon. She is amazing and I am fortunate to call her my friend. I hope you enjoy her beautiful creations!! You will find her recipe for the Ginger Carrot Spun Cake on Style Me Pretty Living. More Ginger inspired treats to follow so stay tuned to Style Me Pretty Living :)

I love simple and organic things. I find a sense of beauty in going back to basics. All of the greenery in this session can be found at your local whole foods. This makes for a great DIY center piece for your upcoming holiday table. All the white plating pieces are from crate and barrel. The Linens, which are my favorite kind of blue are from pottery barn along with the candle holders. I hope everyone can take some great pieces from this and utilize them this holiday season. xo

|Soul Shine Wellness| Baltimore Community Leader

The health needs of individuals and communities are constantly evolving. My client and friend, Sarah Hatton is on the progressive front of her community offering virtual wellness plans along with virtual yoga scripts. Soul Shine Wellness takes an individual approach to one's healthcare needs and provides a foundation of prevention, preservation, and healthy lifestyle choices. Sarah is an amazing human being and I am confident many people are benefiting from her expertise and services. Enjoy :)

|Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread| from Chicago's Sweetest Lyon

Fall is certainly here and one of my favorite flavors of the season is Pumpkin. Alex Lyon, of SweetLyon.com is a gracious friend and culinary wizard who is sharing one of her tasty fall favorites. 

|OLIVE OIL PUMPKIN QUICK BREAD|  

• 3/4 whole wheat flower
• 2/3 cup unbleached all purpose flower
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar  
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup organic honey
• 2 tbs Pepitas & 2 tbs raw sugar to sprinkle on top

Set the oven on bake at 350 degrees. Mix the dry ingredients together in one bowl and mix the wet ingredients together in another bowl. Make sure to whisk to equally incorporate. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour all the wet ingredients into the well and thoroughly whisk. Pour batter into a greased 9x5 Loaf Pan, sprinkle the top of the loaf with raw sugar and pepitas. Bake for about 40 minutes and enjoy the taste and smell of fall. Thank you so much for visiting.