A couple weeks ago I shared with you how I went on an amazing East Coast road trip with The Luxury Collection and One Kings Lane, and even made a couple awesome new friends (like for real, I am 35 and I made new actual friends, it can happen ladies) with Meg Biram and Andrea Stanford, and basically had the time of my life? I know you saw, because that trip recap was super popular, with so many hundreds/thousands of likes that I could hardly stand it… I was just so excited for everyone to get to the East Coast and see some fall foliage (California girl in awe over here, ahem, what can I say)!
Right? Can I get some sighs of awe?
Please, watch the video up top for a quick minute overview of our amazing weeklong trip from Vermont to Boston to NYC. Seriously, watch it, because they made me look skinny ha ha! THEN, when your mind is all blown and you are fantasizing about fly fishing and off-roading in some of the most majestic nature America has to offer, watch this…
Yeah, that’s what you can do in just a few days in Vermont. Amazing. But WAIT, there’s more! So ladies, check this fun-ness out. One Kings Lane (which is basically bankrupting me with their vintage sales, while making me look rich because of their awesome deals on well-curated finds) is currently hosting a sale, like right now today just for two more days, of Vermont-inspired vintage decor.
So go check out this sale on One Kings Lane and give me a like over there! They are seriously an awesome company. If only their office had hotel rooms like Starwood’s Luxury Collection… that would be the one thing that might make me go back to an office job 🙂
This post is sponsored by Kellogg’s. Thank you for inspiring us!
Last night as I was having my midnight snack. Ok, it wasn’t midnight, it was 9:30pm, which, since motherhood, is the new midnight. Now, my snack: a bowl of cereal that took me down memory lane. As a kid my grandparents used to come and visit us and on the first morning after their arrival, my grandpa would wake up early, as would I, and he would take out a big loaf of challah, slice it really thick, soak it in egg batter followed by a dip in to a pile of corn flakes. What happened after that was magical, in other words, the most amazing French toast a kid could ever ask for. It was crunchy at first, then so soft and perfectly sweet. Absolute nirvana.
My grandfather was a chef extraordinaire in my eyes. I haven’t had his French toast recipe in so many years, it has almost vanished from my memory. I decided I must make his recipe and share it with my family, just with my own spin on it. I replaced the challah with croissants and the corn flakes with Kelloggs’ Special K Vanilla and Almonds (my newest late night addiction). It’s better than I remember, perhaps it’s my spin on, either way, grandpa would be proud.
On this new episode of The DIY Challenge, I’m going to show you how to give a denim vest a new look with a touch of fabric. This is an easy no-sew solution that you could also use to embellish a favorite jacket or to creatively cover up stains. I’d love to try making knee pads or elbow pads on sweaters and leggings with this technique too. If you try this out we’d love to see it on our Facebook, Twitter, and/or Pinterest board. Let’s get started!
Today we have an extra tasty recipe to share with you that Michelle from Honeyed Home | Neat & Clean Eating cooked up. Just the name of this bread alone makes me excited for bundling up, sitting by the fire, and an end to 90 degree weather in LA (make it stop!). Over on Honeyed Home, Michelle has an array of delicious recipes like, Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats for getting your day started right, and a delicious Kale, Pesto & Avocado Grilled Cheese for lunch.
This recipe also has a great tip for how to make your bananas ripe in just 20 minutes!
A few weeks ago my friend came over for a raw night and made a delicious pesto pasta. It was the first time I had eaten zucchini noodles and was shocked at how perfectly they worked as a pasta noodle substitute. After that night I was craving the meal but didn’t have all the ingredients, so I came up with my own quick and easy version.
Why zucchini noodles? Zucchinis are a great low-carb option that are also high in Vitamin C and potassium. They taste pretty great too. Why the cashews? Blending cashews gives your pesto a rich and creamy texture. Have fun with this recipe and change it up however you’d like. I’ve made it before with mushrooms, but I think prosciutto and sun dried tomatoes could be great in it too.
Jacinda and I have had a wonderful, amazing, and busy year working on our Pretty Prudent Home book, which had us in turn thinking constantly home design, and making a new purchase or two, sometimes prudent, sometimes not-so-much. We’ve gravitated towards some trends (copper), and neglected others in favor of classic design ideas (kilim). We put together this holiday wishlist in case you need some inspiration for your gifts this season. Some of these treasures we are giddy to already own, while others we are hoping to open up on Christmas day (hint, hint Prudent Hubbies). Let’s get started:
Metallic gold and copper are hot on our minds this season, and nothing is more refreshing to the eye and the palette than a moscow mule served in a traditional copper cup.
How stunning is the Cholet Hallow Vase? It could look great in any room, but I’d love to try and use it for a centerpiece.
Go total Jacinda Texas Modern and bundle up under this Stag Silhouette Throw. You can toss it in the washing machine and dryer, and it’s made in the US from recycled cotton yarn.
For the kids room, the living room, or even the entryway or kitchen, vintage letter signs are an amazing gift and a unique find for home decor. Choose a letter that means something to you (the first letter of your kid’s name?) or find a unique one-off to give to a friend.
Also, readers of Pretty Prudent, get $10 off a minimum purchase of $40 using the code prettyprudent40. Applies to U.S. and Canadian residents only (one per customer). Valid for first-time orders only. Expires November 19, 2013.
You can buy or DIY (with a kit) an amazing quilt of the city you live in, or a city you love (like this one of San Francisco, which Scarlet and I visited this year) from haptic lab.
Another amazing addition is a fun embroidered Catstudio City Pillow, I so am planning to give this to my BIL and SIL in Nashville..
For a DIY they will think you paid a million bucks for, go nautical with this rope doorstop. Keep with the theme by hanging a Porthole Mirror.
Last, but certainly not least, a subscription to Angie’s List is every home-design fiends idea of a perfect gift. Have you heard of it? It’s pretty much your one stop shop for reliable reviews and services like electricians, plumbers, painters, and anyone else you need to make your home decor dreams a reality.
Thank you to The Honest Company for inspiring this gift list with their dedication to beautifully designed products that are good for you and the environment.
It’s that time of year again for our Pretty Prudent Wishlist, and we’re kicking it off with all things crafty. For the month of November we will be sharing a few of our favorite things. Some of these gems we already have and others we just love from afar. We’d love if you added to the list by adding a few of your favorite things in the comments below. Let’s get started with our Pretty Prudent Wishlist for the crafter.
Top off a gift with a handmade key fob. You will need Key Fob Hardware and our tutorial to get started.
Jaime discovered the wonders of Montana Spray Paint when we she was working on some top secret projects for the book! A small can goes a long way with a very professional finish.
I’ve had my eye on getting back to painting with this Watercolor Paint Set. The colors are so rich and bold I’m inspired just looking at it.
Creative Bug is a one-stop shop for online craft workshops. Buy your closest crafty friend a subscription, individual workshop, or craft kit like this Leather Brindle Clutch Kit. The materials will be sent to you, along with unlimited access to the step-by-step instructional video.
My heart belongs to a Sashiko by Baby Lock. It makes everything look like you’ve hand stitched it, without all the work.
I fell in love with Watson Kennedy Scissors on my trip to Seattle. They are handmade and work beautifully. I even brought a pair back for Jaime and Colleen because they are just too beautiful to pass up.
I had my first taste of apple pie moonshine at Jaime’s house and it was deeeelicious. She brought some back from Nashville (same trip as when she asked locals to share their favorite Southernisms) and it was so good I could even taste the crust. Since that glorious moment nothing has quite quenched my thirst in the same way, that is until moonshine and I were reunited again thanks to Sidewalk Shoes’ Apple Moonshine Recipe. Start out by grabbing your nearest bathtub. Kidding! This recipe is so easy to make right in your kitchen.
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