Meatloaf

Good Eats Wednesday

When the weather starts to cool and you just want to wrap yourself in snuggly clothes, sometimes you just want a little comfort food. So, last week I made my first meatloaf.

...even though soups are one of my favorite comfort foods.

I can't wait to pull out the Pumpkin Rosemary & Bacon Soup recipe out from last year!

What is your favorite comfort food?

Weekend

Make New Friends, But Keep & Remember the Old


I was pretty pleased with the weekend. Little things like the onset of fall in the misty mountains on a thunderstormy day reminded me of my days in the Northwest. A lazy Saturday flipping back and forth between Lifetime movies and the Oregon vs. UNR game. Go ducks!

Splurging on new trends for autumn: mustard, burnt orange, laces, mod & 80's - oh my! Loving the new fall trends. A new closet organization system and a couple of good workouts... finally.

A mani-pedi night with a friend.

Also, here's a little something else special about last weekend...

Celebrating Family

I've never really been one to embrace my culture, but after reuniting with family members whom I haven't seen in years, and seeing younger cousins you remember when they were "this tall" and now they have their own children, it's something that makes you just feel good. My Aunt was kind enough to treat us to a Mariachi band, but nothing was as special as seeing my Grandma light up as they serenaded her.  

Mom & I designed coffee mugs together too for all her siblings using my photography.

It's invigorating to have a blog post that my heart is in these days. 

I'm so proud of my family.

Fashion Friday

Autumn Breeze

Little Black Feathered Dresses

This post is in participation with Blonde Episodes Fashion Fridays.

A Photograph Never Grows Old by nicoletterenee featuring black dresses.

Lake Tahoe

Everyone have a nice long weekend? I've been a little under the weather and super busy, but had a really nice time at my family reunion.

Have a good day!

Style Trends - Lakme Fashion Week - Colored Pants

We saw them on the runways across the world. So it's no surprise at all that the pants have acquired colors on the Indian style scene too.

I really feel that this trend brings in a real freshness to fashion, as I often find myself bored with pants, and color brings such a welcome change to an old piece of clothing. As with all fashion trends, however, this is one style that should be adapted with caution. Being heavy bottomed, I'd go with darker, more neutral colors, rather than wear a neon that screams, "fatass"! Colored pants also call for simpler styles. You want just one trend to take precedence at a time. Clean lines and styles add brownie points to color worn well on your legs.

It's Labor Day Weekend!

Happy Friday!


Here are some little things about my week...

Pulling out one of my favorite recipes my Dad used to make:

Baked Chicken Breasts marinated in Louisana Buffalo Wing Sauce

w/ Mashed Potatoes & Buffalo Wing Style Gravy.

PHOTO ABOVE: Archives from my Chicken & Biscuits with Frank's Wing Sauce.

Use the sauce drippings for the gravy... it is THE best!

I met and fell for my new neighbor... Booter, a HUGE Alaskan Malamute.

After he wandered onto our deck without his owner, and my little Sage got her first meet & greet with a dog since she was a kitten, she fearlessly walked up to him and they were nose to nose on opposite sides of the glass. I called about 5 agencies as I was worried about him because his collar address read about 25 miles away, but I discovered his owner relocated to our neighborhood and allows him to wander. Needless to say I've got a new friend... and puppies on the mind!


 A perfect shot!

Mom and I went to the outdoor store and played around. I had a perfect shot 20/20!

 Approaching 100,000 views on the blog! Plus some really other great things lined up.


Remember the family reunion I mentioned, it's this weekend... I get to see all my family I haven't seen in years!

Also, to all you Scrapbookers out there... I'll be having a giveaway very soon!

 But first I'm kicking off the weekend with the Rib Fest TONIGHT in downtown Reno!
I'm sure they will be much better than mine.

Mmm... I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Stay safe.