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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 […]

Mini Cranberry & Blueberry Pies

Everyone knows the typical Thanksgiving dessert is pie. Pumpkin, apple, pecan–you know the drill. It seems the second summer is over (still crying about that) everyone pushes those blueberries aside & everything becomes pumpkin this & pumpkin that. Which is great and all except it’s super awkward when everyone shows up to dinner with the same […]

DIY Jimmy Choo ‘Lilyth’ Bow Heels Tutorial

Ever since I spotted these gorgeous heels on Margo & Me at Create + Cultivate I knew I had to have them. Yet once I found out who made them I knew it most likely wouldn’t happen. I’m all for splurging when appropriate but these heels felt more like something I would wear just a few times […]

Thanksgiving Krispops

With everyone’s favorite food holiday right around the corner it only made sense to introduce our first Flavor of the Month Krispop! November’s Krispop flavor is Cinnamon Roll–infused with cinnamon & topped with flavorful frosting this is one flavor not to miss. Hurry & order them to receive your Krispops in time for Thanksgiving! Use them as place cards […]

Burgundy x Blush

The deep hues of burgundy hat paired with the blush pink heels. The rough leather jacket paired with the flirty floral dress. The delicate bow heels paired with a mixed print dress. Clearly contrasting fabrics, patterns, textures, & styles is one of my favorite ways to play up an outfit. Since the fabrics & textures were […]

Public Lives: Rach, Esquire | Secret Recipes: Poached Egg Salad

Recently we sat down with Rachel of Rach, Esquire who shared with us how to make the most perfect salad, poached egg & all. There’s not much Rachel can’t do: she’s an attorney, master photographer, incredible chef, & social media consultant. Like most salads, this one is super easy to make. Don’t be intimidated by the poached egg, Rachel […]