Easter Eggs

Easter is just a few days away and while I'm not one to over celebrate this holiday, I took the opportunity to do something a little special to my breakfast. Yes, as you'll recall, I eat an egg each morning for breakfast, and for the next few days I'll have colored and decorated boiled eggs to brighten my mornings. This activity was also a great way to pass an otherwise uneventful weekday evening. I'm looking forward to opening my fridge to little pop of color and especially looking forward to spending time with my family as we celebrate Easter.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

I haven't had a hearty meal in a really long time. Most days I think the only way I'll get a nice, warm, comfort food meal is to make more trips back home to mom. But this week I tried a recipe for chicken enchilada casserole and almost felt like I was right back at my family's dining room table for a warm meal. Almost. There simply are no substitutes for mom's cooking as we all know. But the cheesy and satisfying casserole was a hit at my table this week with it's simple prep and tasty comfort.

The Little Things

(Cinderella desk set reminding me of my childhood)

I am about to graduate college. It's an exciting, overwhelming and scary upcoming event that I honestly can't wait to achieve. And as the job applications, the questions, the plans, and all those big things that come with being an adult pile up, the little things stick out most to me this week. Fairy tales, candy, cartoons, and pink bring be back to simpler times and let me know that no matter what is coming in the future, I know I can always fall on those little things that bring me back.

(cute anniversary card from my love)

(pale, pastel, pink nail color)

(Hershey's dark chocolate squares with almonds and berries)

Sugar Donut Muffins

On one particular morning last week, I felt the need to branch out from my normal breakfast of one egg and a grapefruit, and be sinfully bad by ruining all calories for my day. These sugar donut muffins, recipe here, were well worth my added effort, as my egg and grapefruit routine usually only takes about 5 minutes to prepare, and even the sugar rush was appreciated. They turned out to be a perfect start to my weekend. 

One Year

Last night, my boyfriend, Loren, and I celebrated our one year anniversary. It was a relationship mile stone for both of us and cause for a cute dress, a button down shirt, (and sneakers as Loren forgot his nice shoes) and a super quaint and fancy restaurant in downtown Gainesville. Manuel's Vintage Room is about the size of my bedroom but it's small atmosphere and superb Italian food was all part of it's charm. It was the perfect way for Loren and I to celebrate our year together and toast to many more.