Me & My House

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Step Aside Hercules

Gladiator sandals are everywhere this year. I am on the hunt for the perfect pair...I'm thinking metallic or snakeskin. The gladiator "look" has many interpretations, from flat casual to sassy heels...who would have ever thought that such an ancient look would end up on the runway!

J Crew $195

J Crew $175

J Crew $78

Piperlime.com

Tory Burch, Saks $150

Urban Outfitters $150

Old Navy $20

ELuxury.com $650

Endless.com $99

Forever 21 $13

Barneys $650

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Denim Jacket Makes a Comeback

The Gap $29.50

I don't know about you, but I have missed denim jackets when they faded out of the fashion scene for a while. Guess what? It didn't take long for a comeback! I love denim because it goes with EVERYTHING...floral, black, white, bright, neutral...it all works. It adds some character to a super boring outfit and mellows out a really dressy shirt or dress! Now is the perfect time to dig out your ol' denim jacket, dust if off and put it to work this spring and summer! The layering options are endless!

If you are like me and get rid of things before they can have a second chance, here are a few very affordable options that should be easy to track down.

American Eagle $49.50

Old Navy $29.50

Levi's $78

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

Photo taken at Indulge in Houston last Saturday

Something sweet for someone sweet...
I am going to surprise my valentines (husband and two sons) with a candlelight dinner tonight. Here is the menu which is made up some of their favorites:

Fresh ciabatta bread and olive oil (for Austin)

Mixed greens salad with strawberries, pine nuts and feta cheese (for Taylor & me!)

Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken (for Austin and Taylor)

Chocolate Cheesecake (family recipe) with fresh whipped cream & strawberries (for Jay)

Riesling and sparkling cider

Gourmet Chocolate Cheese Cake

This decadent cake will be the sure way to win Jaybird's heart!

1 - 6 oz. pkg. Nestle’s Semi Sweet chocolate morsels
16 oz. cream cheese
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ tsp. cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
8 oz sour cream

Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over warm water.
Beat softened cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy and smooth.
Gradually beat in sugar, then eggs one at a time.
Add melted chocolate cocoa and vanilla.
Blend thoroughly.
Stir in sour cream and pour into chilled crusts,
Bake at 350 oven for about 50 minutes.
Cakes will puff during baking and crack open and then sink when removed from oven.
Cool to room temp and then refrigerate at least 5 hours.
Can be frozen.
Top with sweetened or chocolate whipped cream.

This will fill two of the ready made chocolate cookie crusts or make your own.