Perfectly Paired

Happy Valentine's Day!  

For this Slow Down Sunday I wanted to share what Mk and I did this weekend. Typically for this fun holiday we don't go out. We decided to get some wines we've never tried and go to our absolute favorite deli and get some delicious meats and cheeses. Off we went to the "Wine Store"!

Then we headed to Salamone's! This adorable Italian food market was established in 1950 and taken over by Tony the origional owners son in 1971. Allow me to just say that this man is basically my hero. Not only is he sweet and knowledagable but he also had a mug of wine in his hand at 1:00 pm. He truly is one of the reasons we always go back there. He remembers you and always makes for a great experience. Businesses like this are why it's so important to shop local. 

Then we went home and made made pizzas and did a little wine pairing. In case you were wondering what goes good with the wine we chose, this was last nights pairing:

Malbec - Gouda

Shiraz - Sharp Chedder

Rioja - Gorgonzola (We got olives stuffed with this delicious cheese), also Gouda. 

  So slow down, drink some wine, snuggle up with your Valentine!

..Or your your fur babies, either way. 

xoxo

A Sweet Treat

Let's get real here. Is it really almost Valentines Day?! The answer is yes and yes to it coming too fast. But since it has, I'm going to let you in on the perfect thing to give...well anyone! Here is the quickest and most delicious truffle recipe! 

Ingredients

• 1 package (15.25 oz.) Oreos (any flavor, double stuffed or regular)
• 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 12 oz. white melting chocolate (higher quality melting chocolate)
• 6 oz. Sprinkles!

Here is what you do:

1. Crush the Oreos in a plastic bag with rolling pin or toss in the food processor
2. Blend cream cheese with crushed Oreos
3. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and make about 40 balls of the mixture
4. Put them in the freezer for about 20 minutes
5. Melt your chocolate 
6. Be quick and coat the balls
7. Put them back on the cookie sheet and add the sprinkles
8. Throw them back in the fridge for 10 minutes to set. 

Boom your done! It's that easy and now you've got delicious Valentine Gifts!

p.s. don't forget to save two for yourself with a  glass of vino!

You can even package them cute! I found these cute little tins at Target for $1.00! 

Time For A Dip?

Into the blue that is! "Snorkel Blue" is today's topic.

I love this color so much that I used it as an accent color for my wedding. I wore blue shoes that day and also today! Obviously I love all things fashion but my favorite are shoes! I find that sometimes people can be intimidated on wearing a bright shoe. Don't be! They actually go with almost anything.

 Here are two Fast Tips for this outfit. First, the heels. I wear heels just about every day. Often times I'm in them all day either shooting a wedding or working at the jewelry store then heading to another engagement. If you change into another pair of heels half way through it can make all the difference. Next, this is a great and quick go to outfit. It's an easy way to style a graphic tee.

The shoes are of course JustFab. 

Don't forget to chase your dreams today...in high heels of course!

xoxo Happy Tuesday!