Last week in Food

Short post today as I've been busy preparing for the new semester.  Since it was my last week of Christmas vacation I thought it would be appropriate to make this a food recap of my week. Cus let's be honest, vacation time = eating! Enjoy!

Raspberry Mousse Cake from Swiss Pasteries.  I must recreate!

 

 First time making Beef Bourguignon, it was soooo good :)

(full post coming soon)

 

Yummy banana muffin for breakfast (full post coming soon).

Potato and cabbage pierogies with fried sage and brown butter.  

Still have some in my freezer!

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The base of our strawberry cream cake (whip cream not shown).  

Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the finished cake, but it was delicious!

What's the best thing you've made lately? I love finding new recipes so please share! 


Loving Good Food Lately,
Amy

Still Loving...

Christmas is my favorite time of the year so I'm still a little sad it's over. However after Christmas is the start of winter clearance and you know I love a good sale! 

Here are a few of the things from last year that I still have my eye on...

Tuxedo Blazer, loving this AE Boyfriend Tuxedo Jacket

Kimono jacket, Zara.

This Zara sequin skirt was THE skirt of 2011.

       

Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C.  I love these fun colors :)

Parker drawstring sequin top, Saks Fifth Avenue.
  I love the color and romantic feel of this top even though I don't need it!


  
Again another item I don't need...I have way too many dresses already.  But I just LOVE the draping of this Storets dress.

Although most of the above items are on sale I can't justify adding any of them to my wardrobe at the moment.  So for now I will be loving them from afar.

Are you excited about winter clearance sales?  What item from last year are you hoping to snag on sale?


Loving Winter Clearance Sales Lately,
Amy

Party time

Here's what I would have worn on NYE if I had gone out.  Instead I opted to stay at home and plant myself on the couch.  My sister and I made some yummy appetizers (a few pics here) and we spent the night watching the US/CAN hockey game (CANADA WON btw!) but unfortunately we lost last night's semi final :(

This dress has a nice subtle sheen to it, see photos below.

DIY bracelet and glittery nails.  

I love this bright orchid nail polish, a new purchase with my gift voucher from here.

I love this school boy blazer especially the buttons!

My best find from 2011, read more about it here.

{Dress- Jack by BB Dakota}

{Blazer- Aritzia}

{Bracelets- DIY}

{Shoes- Vintage YSL}

{Nails- Deborah Lippmann Flash Dance}

I still have about a week before I go back to work (school's still out), but I'm looking forward to all the new and exciting things that will happen this year!  I also want to thank all of you for your thoughtful comments.  I read every single one and truly appreciate it!  Remember if you love my blog then please follow on Google Connect Friends or Bloglovin :)


How did you spend NYE? And what did you wear?

Loving Low Key New Year's Lately,

Amy

P.S. Slowly working on some changes to the blog so stay tuned!

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Holiday Recap [update]

I hope all of you had a wonderful time during the holidays!  Although this year it was much quieter for us I still found that it went by too fast!  I can't believe it's already 2012.  Here's some bits and pieces of my holidays. 


[update: more pics now available on my facebook page]

Some ornaments

Good food :)

One of my favorite meals, mussels in white wine sauce and pasta!

Delicious home made apple cake (recipe found here)

Outfits

The boots (I've been wearing them non stop!)

Boxing day purchases

Didn't actually buy a lot but manage to score some needed dress pants for work!

More food

Yummy appetizers for our low key New Year's Eve at home :)

Loving the Holidays Lately,

Amy

PS. you may have noticed there's been an upgrade in photos, this is a result of a Christmas gift to myself!