Things I'm Loving

Let's talk about something other then my new home {or soon to be new place}. This entire process is so draining, I can think of a million other things to do {that I hate} and would take over this process.

So let's take a breather, here are a few things I'm loving at the moment.

Smoke Room Polish from Ulta

Refresh Tea from Starbucks it's minty and delicious

Charleston Junior League Cookbook, this little beauty is crammed with every southern deliciousness recipe out there. I'm a proud new "provisional" member and excited to start testing some of the recipes out {after all I'm a southern wanna-be} Get your copy here Cooking In The South it's way reasonably priced and makes a great gift for yourself or the impossible to shop for. Keep reading and you'll see some tested recipes on this blog.

These little lovelies make life so much easier. Want to eat healthy and don't have tons of time on your hands? Smack on the grill mates to a piece of chicken and pop on the grill on in the oven, delicious and EASY!

Sucker For Sparkle

Obviously. I'm a sucker for sparkle. Last night, I watched bits and pieces of the Golden Globes to check out the gowns, but was actually drawn away from them to look at this year's set. It was all sparkle! If I could use this as an inspiration board for my home, I would. It rocks!

I found some deets from Sacbee to share with you all:
They used 30k crystals in decor {swoon!}
The production of this set was inspired by the ballroom's signature chandeliers

Crystals even hung overhead to create a 360 sparkle.



Dear Brian Stonestreet, would you like to come interior design my home?

Ode To The Hair

You'll soon understand my deal with hair. I change it, often. Cut, color, style. I get bored easily. Here's an ode to the hairstyles and colors I've had since 2006 up to my most recent.

December 2006

November 2007

January 2008

May 2008

October 2008

April 2009

October 2009

May 2010

December 2010

January 2011

So, do you think I'm crazy? What's your favorite? 

Time For A Change

So many things in my life are changing, I figured what else could I do? I'm a spontaneous person. Last night I had the idea to change up my look. For those of you that don't know, my grandmother was a hair dresser. I've had every single cut & color EVER. I'm so not like my Mother at all, as it's rare she took advantage of the fact that she could have the latest color and style whenever she wanted- I on the other had took complete advantage.

First thing this morning I called my fabulous stylist Michael at A Stuart Lawrence Salon to see if he had any openings for today, tomorrow or Saturday. Luckily I'm in today at 4 :)

Here's my color inspiration.



Cut yet TBD. I guess we'll just say, it's up to Michael. I suppose we'll do a "before" with the most recent picture I have with my hair actually styled & down.

Welcome to my spontaneous life / what I do when I'm stressed. Perhaps tomorrow I'll do a photo montage of my different looks + my new look for 2011.

Until then. xoxo

I Have A Sweet Tooth

The more you follow this, the more you will realize I have the biggest sweet tooth ever. Occasionally I'll get the urge to make something spur of the moment. Lucky for you, I'll post these recipes and they are easy & unplanned, with items normally found in your kitchen {or mine}

Let's call this one Nutell-amazing

What you'll need:
Puff Pastry Shells {frozen}
Raspberry Jelly or Preserves {seedless}
Nutella

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place Puff Pastry Shells on Baking Sheet and Bake for 20-25 Minutes {I baked for 22}
Remove from oven and let sit for 2 minutes

Remove "tops" of pastry shell.

Use one teaspoon raspberry jelly to fill in cup.

In the meantime, heat two tablespoons Nutella in sauce pan. Once smooth, spoon out and layer on top of Raspberry Jelly.

Place "top" back on Pastry & Drizzle with extra Nutella. Pour yourself a nice glass of bubbles too, you deserve it!

Enjoy. I'm Francesca: the daughter of a chef, I'm obsessed with Nutella & Champagne, & I rock at life.

It's been stressful.

I'm beyond stressed out right now. Work is insane, plus the whole "waiting" game for the house is making  me insane!

Right at my breaking point I signed on to facebook to bitch about my awful day, and there it popped up. Fan of the Week!

This is why I love my hubby. He wrote to Dunkin Donuts to be fan of the week because that's how we met. Justin, if you're actually reading this.. Thank you for making my day. I love you! xoxo

The Search Continues..

I can't find a shower curtain that I'm quite as obsessed with. Pathetic, I know. I'm blogging day 3 about shower curtains. I guess it's the only thing that's getting me through the stress of the mortgage process. Fingers crossed, we're suppose to close next week {but we're still waiting on the date!}.

Here are the new contenders, with keeping the same color palate of Plum on the walls and Grey bath accessories. Both i found at Urban Outfitters.

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What do you think? Or do you think I'm just crazy?!