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Holiday Giveaway

We couldn’t be more thankful for our loyal group of readers aka YOU! Without you we’d just be eating a ton of sugar & have no excuse for it so thank you x10000! With that being said, we wanted to show you jus how much we appreciate you by hosting a holiday giveaway. Valued at […]

Public Lives: Glossed & Found | Secret Recipes: Tomato Topper Salad

Shop This Post: t-shirt | plates | bowl | vase   Glossed & Found is unlike any other blog, website, or magazine you may read. Virtually it is an online magazine featuring monthly issues filled with fashion, music, & all the latest happenings. We sat down with Graham, co-founder & creative/editorial director of the site, to […]

DIY Ombre Utensils

These DIY ombre utensils are perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Whether using them to spruce up your Thanksgiving table or gifting them for the holidays, they will certainly come in handy! All together, this DIY cost me $25. That included three wooden utensils, three bottles of paint, paintbrushes, plates, & tape! You’ll certainly have […]

Blue Gray

If I told you how long I’ve been searching for a light blue coat you’d laugh in my face. YEARS PEOPLE. Seriously every single one (& there were plenty of them) was either not the right shape, a shade too light or too dark, way too long, too short, you get the idea. Ok so maybe I was being […]

Mini Cinnamon Roll Cereal Recipe

In the latest installment of, “Honey I Shrunk The Desserts”, I bring to you: mini cinnamon roll cereal! I think it’s pretty clear by now, the cuter the food, the better it tastes! Just take my mini pop-tart cereal or mini donut cereal for example. These mini cinnamon rolls are extremely delicious & can be used for various other things besides […]

Sweet Potato Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ironically, the day before I made these cupcakes I told my friends, “I’m just not a fan of fall flavored desserts.” It’s true, I prefer blueberry pie over pumpkin, cookie dough cinnamon rolls over your typical version, & a green tea latte over everyone’s favorite PSL. I do, however, love fall flavors in savory foods: fig grilled cheese, squash & goat cheese […]

Butternut Squash Curry Soup Recipe

I’m all about using ingredients I already have in the house lately. Maybe it’s due to the fact that I’m taking over every inch of every closet in my apartment (sorry roomie!) or the fact that I have enough condiments to open up my own hot dog shop but I just don’t see these recipes […]

DIY Pumpkin Flower Centerpiece

Thanksgiving is all about giving back. What better way to do so than with something you’d do normally–decorate. Flowers For Dreams, a Chicago based flower company, makes it super easy for you to feel good by giving back & look good by decorating your home. Whether you’re having family & friends over or you’re just feeling festive, […]

Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

I DID IT!!! Seriously I’m so happy I have that ‘Dora the Explorer’ song stuck in my head. Oh don’t act like you don’t know which one I’m talking about–“We did it, we did it, we did it, YAY!” You guy have no idea how many bags of flour, cups of sugar, & sticks of […]

Public Lives: Shannon O’Brien | Secret Recipes: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Whether it be your career or a hobby, typically people identify with one specific talent. After just glancing at her portfolio it’s clear Shannon O’Briens talent is makeup. Yet after tasting her Quinoa Stuffed Peppers it’s safe to say cooking is a close runner up. I sat down with Shannon to discuss all things cooking, cravings, & clientele. Check out […]