Shifting into Soup Mode…

The first official day of fall is this Sunday!

If you know anything about me then you know I love soup and seafood. So, today I’m combining them both!

This recipe comes together rather quickly and really hits the spot when you’re wanting a hearty bisque without the guilt. Feel free to use whatever seafood you have for this dish. I just happened to have these on hand (minus the lobster, I did go buy him just for this).

what you do:

1. Melt butter, and add onion, garlic, carrots, and bay leaf. Let them cook for maybe ten minutes or so until onions are translucent.

2. Throw in the flour and cook another couple minutes.

3. Add seafood stock, clam juice, oregano, diced tomatoes, and cream cheese. Let that simmer for around 30 minutes.

4. Remove bay leaf and add to a blender. Once blended, return to your pot and add milk of your choice (you can add heavy cream here if you wanted to).

5. Finally, add in any and all seafood you’d like to use. Let that simmer for about 10 minutes.

6. Top with anything from some fresh Parmesan or fresh basil which is what I went with (it’s hard for me not to add basil to everything).

Don’t think there aren’t more soup recipes coming your way this spooky season! Haha!

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your day!

Sauntering into Fall

Well, hello there! It’s been a while!

I’ve had a very busy couple of months with travel, work, and mothering that I haven’t had a chance to do much in this space. But, I’m here now! And now is the perfect time to talk about my favorite fall transition tips.

When it comes to heading into Fall your accessories are going to do the talking. Especially the footwear. You can take a basic summer dress and style it perfectly for the cooler season approaching. Here are four ways to smoothly head into the beloved Fall season.

1. Fabrics

When it comes to the cooler season think about the kind of fabric and textures. The grey dress I’m wearing is a very soft but lightweight sweater material.

2. Booties!

They’ll take basically any outfit to a fall level in a very simple way. A peep toed bootie is even better on the days it’s not very cool at all.

3. Colors

Think neutrals or darker tones to really lean into autumn. I truly love to pair navy with other colors in the fall and winter. It can be unexpected.

4. Hats and Scarves

I saved the best for last! Swap out that summer straw hat for a thicker felt brim one. Hair need washed? Grab a hat. Also, a scarf can really add a luxe feel to any outfit. Opt for a lighter one for when the weather is still a little warm.

I don’t know about you, but I’m very ready to bid Summer adieu and say hello to many of our favorite season! Now, go grab your booties and head to the pumpkin patch!

Fall Fashion 2024

Hello, Friends!

It’s that time of year again! I’m sharing a few of my favorite trends for the fall season. I’ll start with my usual disclaimer which is: trends are just that. If you don’t like one never feel like you should have to wear it. Always stay true to yourself.

I’ve got to say, I’ve had a very busy summer and especially August. From mothering to traveling and everything in between it’s been nonstop. But, today I’m bringing you six of my favorite trends this fall.

1. Very Wide Leg Denim

   Let me start off by saying I still love a skinny jean. But like, honestly I like a ton of different denim and always have. This season is all about big and baggy denim. I surly welcome this because it’s so different from the much loved (by us millennials) skinny jean.

   2. Neutrals - especially Sage Green

   This has always been one of my favorite colors to wear (also my eye color). This color is going to be everywhere and you can do so much with it. Add a black and white stripe to it, brown, black, cream. All good ways to wear this trend.

3. Bows!

They are absolutely everywhere this season. On tops, chokers, even shoes. This bow vibe really adds a soft elegant feel to any outfit.

4.Leopard

Now, this is not a trend to me because I wear it all the time and let me honest, I probably always will. So if you have some leopard feel free to wear it knowing you’re on trend.

5. Slip Dresses

I love this trend because you can make this dress work in so many different ways. You could add a cozy fall sweater over it, long sleeve shirt under it, or even a blazer.

6. Over The Knee Boots

This is another one that I usually wear in the cooler months. But, they are once again trending and you’ll be seeing more of them. These boots also really help to make a slip dress feel more like fall.

I might be in Hawaii right now but I will certainly be ready to head home and completely dive into the fall season and fall content.

Thanks for stopping by today!