All The Fall

It's been a really crazy week, as per usual. Tons of fall shoots and constructing my closet as been very time consuming. Sharing a quick outfit pic of me on the job since that is all we have been doing and having a blast too! Seriously guys, this blanket scarf is everything. Best SEVEN DOLLARS I've ever spent.

But one thing is for sure my sweet Husband has been begging for Mini Pumpkin Pies for like ..long. And nothing screams fall quite like baking.  With a roast in the oven and apple candles wafting through my house it felt like exactly the right moment to get baking. 

I make these little guys every year! Here is my recipe: 

1 box pie crust

1 15oz can pumpkin

2 eggs

1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk  

1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

Whipped cream for topping

Preheat oven 425, Mix everything but pie crust and whipped cream (obviously) , and spray muffin tin with spray butter. Since I used a mini muffin tin, I used the top of a champagne glass to make perfect circles and put one on the bottom push it as far as it goes and then add another circle. Push into the pan until it comes up to just the edge. Fill 3/4 of the way up and pop in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the pumpkin mixture isn't runny looking. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

Happy Thursday!

xoxo

An Apple Moment

Well guys we've made it to Friday and I'll toast to that. I've had a crazy busy week with shoots, closet things, and my day job! So to say the least I'm ready to take a moment and just relax.

Today's Martini Moment is more of a mimosa. Just add a splash of apple cider to your champagne and you've got a fresh fall take on this amazing drink. For an added bonus dip the rim in Carmel and then cinnamon and sugar. To die for.

I came across this quick and quite delicious recipe not long ago and have been dying to make it. Perfect for a brunch or an after dinner dessert.

No Bake Apple Bites

• 3 apples peeled, cored, and chopped
• juice half of a lemon
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 vanilla extract
• 1/8 nutmeg and allspice
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 package of mini phyllo shells
• whipped cream for topping

Heat a saucepan with apples, lemon, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, allspice, water, and cornstarch and cook until the apples are soft and mixture is thick. Allow it to cool a little before adding to the shells, then just top with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Wishing you a fun filled weekend! Cheers!

xoxo

On The Second Day Of Fall We...

Including a martini! I started the week with the pumpkin spice latte and now ending it with a pumpkin cocktail. Low cal? Um no but it's Friday so treat yo self! Here is how to bring some pumpkin to your own Martini Moment:

• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 oz Salted Carmel Vodka
• 1.5 oz Bailey's Irish Cream
• 1/3 cup skim milk (use half and half if you'd like it thicker)
• 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• cinnamon and sugar (for the rim)

1. In a shaker combine ice, vodka, Bailey's, milk, and pumpkin puree and spice.
2. Shake it!
3. Using a napkin wet the rim of the martini glass. Mix equal parts cinnamon and sugar, then roll the rim.
4. Pour delicious martini into the glass.
5. Thoroughly enjoy. 

Now today's Martini Moment is a little DIY décor. It's SO fast and SO easy! Simply get a fish bowl vase or any type of glassware you have laying around, and anything that screams fall. Add a candle of your choice and enjoy sipping that martini!

Also if you're in the market for an amazing fall candle, head over to http://www.candleboxcompany.com/

Have a wonderful first weekend of this amazing season! I hope you have a second to cuddle up in your favorite place with a drink, cozy sweater, and a moment to yourself. Cheers!

xoxo

This is in my sitting room and one of my favorite places in the house. So many great conversations had here.