Turkey already?

Can you believe it? It is almost time to eat some turkey, yum! I am so excited, especially because we all get a break from our busy, busy lives. yay! I'm not very into making meals and go all fancy, not that I don't like it, or don't want to; I just don't know how to make anything related to the event. It is one of the holidays I am still getting the hang of, even after living in the U.S. for 11 years. My family makes an attempt to celebrate and have their own version of the feast with a turkey and everything, but nothing compared to the traditional American style dishes. So this is why I am excited. This year I get to celebrate with my awesome husband's family, and they are American, so that means I get lots of yummy food.

So all I've been doing is searching for pretty food, and I say that because in pictures they look pretty but I'm not sure if once made(especially by me) they will taste as pretty. But the recipes look promising.

Starting with the basics: 

• The turkey , which I won't attempt just yet 

• Fresh green bean casserole, always good 

• Brown butter and hazelnut mashed potatoes, oh my! 

• Sweet potato casserole ..are these as good as they look? 

Am I missing anything for the basics? 

And for Dessert: (My favorite) 

• Thanksgiving cupcakes, that look fun to make

• Mini pumpkin whoopie pies, delicious

• Fruit gobbler , go all out with your turkey ideas here! 

Are there any traditions you have for thanksgiving? Any meals you love to eat? Any ideas to share? I would love to hear. 

Happy day! 

Weekend Lovin'

I am so lovin' the fabulous designs of Jill Sorensen of LiveLikeYou. From her fearless selection and combination of color, all the way to her idea of how design should be available to everybody at any budget, which I couldn't agree with more!

Don't you love all the color? Well if you still think you need to see more, she also has this amazing website (LIVELIKEYOU.COM)where you can get some guide and inspiration if you're struggling to come up with ideas for a room.  She will give your rendered drawing ideas of how a certain style could look in a  room (bathroom, master bedroom, living room, etc.). She will show you the furniture, colors, and materials she chose for each room, along with tips she shares to make your design even more spectacular.

I'm lovin'! Are you?

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Happy Weekend!

DIY Tutorial Picks

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I LOVE THE IDEA OF PUTTING THINGS TOGETHER AND MAKING SOMETHING PRETTY ALL BY MYSELF! DON'T YOU? THAT'S WHY I LOVE ALL THOSE CREATIVE MINDS OUT THERE SHARING THEIR GOOD IDEAS FOR THE REST TO TRY. THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITES I'VE HAD ON MY LIST TO DO SOON! THE FIRST TWO COME FROM POCKETFULLOFPRETTY AND FROM DESIGN*SPONGE

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I WAS SO IN THE NEED OF SOME ART FOR OUR PLACE, THANK GOODNESS ELSIE FROM ABEAUTIFULMESS SHARED THE PRETTY PAINT SWATCHES DIY. I LOVE IT. AND HOW NEAT IS THE NOTEBOOK LINED TEE? SO SIMPLE AND YET SO UNIQUE...FROM SAYYESTOHOBOKEN. THANKS CREATIVE PEOPLE OUT THERE! :) I COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU. 

CATERINE

Toying Around, Tuesday

 I've been playing around with this new camera my dad was so nice, and willing to let me have: the Nikon D3100. And I am having too much fun with it! I am still learning to take precise pictures, manage it and be kind to it, and so far I've taken dozens of pictures of Tyson (my husband). See, he was not willing to share his face with us this time, but I got him just enough where you can see him (very blurry that is), behind the almost dying flowers he got me. 

I think taking pictures is fun, and captures just the right things that go on around. Don't you think? uno: I started taking pictures in the mirror to practice with the different types of lighting, saturation, and all that fun stuff. dos: I love cameras, the thing is, I just haven't gotten around to getting them all yet, but this little white one is a very especial one. It took part in our wedding and made everyone happy, specially me. tres: These two books are some oldies from when I was 17/18 or so. I would read them all the time, almost as though they were bibles. I keep them to decorate now. 

And after several takes inside the bathroom, I think I managed to get the right picture, for now at least.  

Do you have any toys/ hobbies/ things you love to do or play with? 

......Oh you must!.....

Have the loveliest Tuesday ever! 

xoxo Caterine 

Monday: MoodBoard

Ruche :Reflections

A, B, C, D

Essie's Latest Collection

Flowers, lace, and pretty colors...that's what I've been thinking of lately. Even though it might be getting a little colder these days (not really here in Texas), Spring and the pretty flowers have stuck to me, and don't want to let go of them this fall.  Why not keep the floral and just add some fall items to it right? I especially love the transition of floral patterns in a room; the shapes, the colors, the happy!...

This Fall I'm craving lots of greens, blues, and creams. Who knows, I might even add some hot pink like picture A! For sure, I'm treating myself to a much needed manicure this week, and these pretty colors are on my mind.

What are you in a mood for lately?
Anything that's been stuck in your mind?

Hope you started your week fresh and ready to go!