Shampoo and Conditioner

So it's been a few days since I've been using the Organix Coconut Shampoo & Conditioner. I love it! My hair feels great and smells delicious. I think I want to try some of the other fragrances.

Phone Case

So I'm on yet another spree for a phone case to add to my collection. Of course this is not on purpose. I just get bored with them.....so I guess it is on purpose then. UGH. I absolutely LOVE these two from Speck Products. I adore them both!!

Playhouse

I absolutely LOVE this playhouse featured in Design Dazzle's Blog. It is the perfect little playhouse for my little cupcake. Let's see if my hubby will go for it :-)

My Favorites

Watching Ellen right now and eating my new addiction. These dark chocolate pomegranates are so yummy. Damn you Costco!!!

Red Velvet Cheesecake

I finally found a recipe that I think I'll try to make. Found it on Culinary Concoctions by Peabody

Hope it turns out as good as it looks :-)

Red Velvet Cheesecake
For the Crust:1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs¼ cup butter, melted1 TBSP granulated sugar
For the Filling:3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature1 ½ cups granulated sugar4 large eggs, lightly beaten3 TBSP unsweetened cocoa1 cup sour cream½ cup whole buttermilk2 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp distilled white vinegar2 (1 oz) bottles red food coloring
For the Topping:1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature¼ cup butter, at room temperature2 cups powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crust:Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 TBSP sugar; press mixture onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
For the Filling:Beat together cream cheese and sugar at medium low speed with an electric mixer 1 minute.Add eggs, unsweetened cocoa, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, vinegar and food coloring. Mix on low speed just until fully combined.Pour batter into prepared pan.Bake at 325F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 300F, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is firm.Run knife along outer edge of cheese. Turn oven off and let cheesecake stand in oven 30 minutes.Remove cheesecake from oven; cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 m minutes.Cover and chill for 8 hours.
For the topping:Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth.Remove cheesecake from refrigerator and spread topping evenly over top of cheesecake.Remove sides of springform. Garnish if desired.
Source: Souther Living Christmas Cookbook

Oh the messiness!!!

I do not know how one 2-year old could creat such a mess. Our weekend helper came over and helped me nicely sort and organize her toys and this is the aftermath a few hours later :-(

Fall

I love this season so much!! It's the perfect weather, and the introduction to the best holidays. This picture is from down the street. I couldn't resist! Can't wait to see them fall!