Ahhhhh. The weekend is finally here. Hope you all have a great one!!
Happy Weekend!
THURSDAY PURSEDAY
Sometimes I think the Burberry bags can get a little busy, but this subtle pattern with the creamy leather is just gorgeous! It’s a fabulous neutral tote!!
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TUESDAY SHOESDAY
Taking a break from my boot binge to bring you these wedding perfect sandals from TopShop!
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Caramel Apple Bar, Apple Crisp, Apple Dessert Obsession.
This.is.happening…whenever I get married. I harped about it last year about this time and I’ll do it again. I SO want a caramel apple bar!! Maybe I’ll do a trial run at my launch party to see how things go. I am obsessed with apple desserts anyway, and this is just a fun, interactive treat for guests! Oh you don’t have an apple punch card for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?? Here’s a tip, Mondays are double punch days! :) Friggin so good.
As long as I can remember, I never wanted a chocolate birthday cake or cupcakes, I always wanted my Grandma’s (or Big G as I call her) apple crisp. It is seriously the most delicious thing you will ever eat. My family has this recipe from the 1940′s that is so simple in it’s preparation (maaaaybe 6 ingredients?) but it is absolutely, hands down, THE BEST DESSERT EVER. When I bring it to someone’s house, I purposely bring it unbaked. Having the house fill up with the smell of cinnamon and apples is half the treat!! ‘Tis the season for it too. Warm apple crisp on a Fall day ((sigh))…when I make it again, I will share photos & perhaps the recipe, ya know, if Big G says it’s okay :)
I recently made these baked apples with maple-walnut sauce as well…umm awesome.
I found this recipe on Noble Pig – which just so happens to have a million other deliciously fattening recipes too. Okay, I’m done make everyone hungry now. Caramel apple bar image from With this Ring.
Remembering 9/11
I guess “remembering” isn’t really a good word to use in the title, as I know it lives on so vividly in everyone’s minds. I was in my freshman year of college when it happened, and I can remember coming back from class and my roommate was glued to the TV with a look of horror on her face. It was so surreal…
I am ashamed to admit that last week was the first time I’ve actually watched a documentary on 9/11. Not that I haven’t cared to before, but you seriously have to mentally & emotionally prepare yourself to watch something like that. It was a two-part, four-hour series on National Geographic called Inside 9/11. There were times I wanted to look away & change the channel, but I felt like I kind of owed it to the survivors, victims and their families to keep watching. Like, educating myself and enduring the heart wrenching emotion was the LEAST I could do. Just comprehending the mass chaos and the incredible heroes that emerged, whether it be a NYPD officer, firefighter or citizen, was so overwhelming.
I think it’s so important to take a few minutes to really reflect on what happened on this day, nine years ago. There were many brave, brave souls who lost their lives that day and they are not forgotten.
Banana Split Truffles
How adorable would these be at your dessert table!? I LOVE THEM!! So fun and cheerful, there’s no doubt they’d be a hit at your wedding!!
I won’t get into the details of making them (click for a step by step tutorial) but these are the ingredients you’ll need:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- ½ large banana, very ripe
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp banana extract or flavoring (optional)
- 12 oz white candy coating
- 4 oz chocolate candy coating
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sprinkles
- Red candies like M&Ms, jelly beans, or red hots
At least all the ingredients sound normal :) Just imagine how cute they would look all lined up for your guests!! Source: Cake…or Death?
FALL FASHION: Scarf Cowls
I already have an obsession with scarves – and now I’m loving these scarf cowls too! They are so chunky and cozy looking, they are the perfect addition to your Fall wardrobe. Here are some of my favs from Etsy…
1. chicnwarm | 2. rachelanndesign | 3. VitalTemptation | 4. phydeauxdesigns | 5. Ayca | 6. fringe
Which one is your favorite? I think #5 might be mine! …but that’s probably because I have an unhealthy obsession with bows…ooooo #2 & #3 are awesome too…AHH!
THURSDAY PURSEDAY
…and they have a beautiful baby clutch. I am freaking out over this Oscar de la Renta piece!! I’m also freaking out because I’m so excited about this new weekly feature – I hope you guys are too! Be sure to check out Niche White Bridal Loft, Enchanted Dream Weddings & Affairs, A Realistic Wedding, Sparkle & Hay, The Charity Wedding, PeachBride and Meant to be Sent to see what they picked today! And of course, JOIN IN by posting on your blog and/or tweeting your pick using the #ThursdayPurseday hashtag!
TUESDAY SHOESDAY
Love the cutout scallop detail on these Chloe boots! They are so Fall & so feminine! I think the girls from BikBok would look perfect in these!
Be sure to stop by Simply & Forever, Gwyneth Paige, Life in the Super Burbs, Landlocked Bride, Meant to be Sent, Weddings and Pretty Things, Jan Schill Photography, Postcards & Pretties and Swoon Over It Photography for more great Tuesday Shoesday picks!
Tena+Simon Save the Dates
If you follow Swatchbook Weddings on Twitter, you saw a little snapshot of these save the dates – but here’s a better photo!
To put all the pieces together, this is the wedding I am the Maid of Honor for & the wedding I went bridesmaid dress shopping for! Tena’s dress came in this weekend so we went to Demetrio’s in Scottsdale so she could try it on – it. is. beautiful!!! I can’t wait to share photos (in February) of course! Tena & Simon are getting married at the Tempe Center for the Arts, so she wanted a really clean, modern look to her stationery with a swirl accent so it can be carried through onto their cake. She has some really great ideas, I can’t wait for their big day!!!!
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