{"id":319,"date":"2013-02-13T01:31:00","date_gmt":"2013-02-13T01:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/2013\/02\/early-week-musings-2\/"},"modified":"2013-02-13T01:31:00","modified_gmt":"2013-02-13T01:31:00","slug":"early-week-musings_12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/13\/early-week-musings_12\/","title":{"rendered":"Early week musings……"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hi there and happy Tuesday night to you. Well, we are still digging out of the incredible amounts of snow we got over the weekend but a day of rain has washed some away and left the pristine white snow a muddy dirty color, not so attractive The storm gave me a lot of time (unexpected since we were supposed to be in Boston) on the computer, at home and just catching up. I watched the Grammys Sunday, because I love music for all its? many different genres and have to say it was a great one. I felt like everyone went the extra mile to look sophisticated and polished, and everyone seemed to be on their best behavior, for anyone that might have watched, did you feel the same? A lot of random thoughts to share today,? mostly girly girl things…..let’s begin shall we!<\/span>\n<\/div>\n


<\/span>I <\/i><\/span>can’t help but think about spring and spring dressing. Being able to throw open the windows, spring flowers budding all over the place, dead grass giving way to newly sprouting greenery, that intoxicating spring air…..can you wait? Now that we have had? our huge snowfall that I was praying for, I am totally ready for spring! And when I laid eyes on these stunning blue and white dresses, my heart skipped a beat! How gorgeous are they? In love….and calling my name loud and clear!<\/span><\/span><\/span>

<\/span>I think this one dress here is practically enough to get me<\/span> started on that diet I have been talking about for too long! Love this dress…it would fit in so well with my ginger jars, they must be related!<\/span> I have never been drawn to anything by Roberto Cavalli but for these two stunners, I make an exception…..<\/span>

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And this top also by my bud, Roberto….gorgeous, love it with the white slacks!<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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I would wear this to a spring\/summertime party, elegantly understated and so chic (Erdem)<\/span> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n

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?And loving this darling little number, for casual outings during the day, meeting? a friend for lunch or a casual dinner al fresco……(Etoile Isabel Marant)<\/div>\n
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And love this beauty…its like wearing a watercolor masterpiece, Erdem…<\/p>\n

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\nIsn’t <\/span><\/i>this pretty? Love the banquette, the shape, the fabrics<\/span> how light and airy it feels….<\/center>
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Moving<\/i> <\/span>onto another favorite subject..food. Have I told you I love mushrooms? Especially stuffed mushrooms! Tried these over the weekend from Pioneer woman and they are sooo good!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/center><\/p>\n
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Source:?The Pioneer Woman<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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24 ounces, White Button Mushrooms
? pounds Hot Pork Sausage<\/div>\n
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4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced<\/div>\n
8 ounces, Cream Cheese<\/div>\n
1 whole Egg Yolk<\/div>\n
? cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated<\/div>\n
? cups Dry White Wine<\/div>\n

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Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine cream cheese and egg yolk. Stir together with Parmesan cheese. Add cooled sausage and cooled mushroom stems. Stir mixture together and refrigerate for a short time to firm up.<\/div>\n
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Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool at least ten minutes before serving; the stuffed mushrooms taste better when not piping hot. Garnish with minced parsley if you?re feeling fancy.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Kim <\/i>Kardashian<\/i>. <\/span>Like most of the world I am still trying to figure out just what this girl does for a living but I have to admit she is <\/i>very pretty and her makeup\/skin always look so flawless. I wouldn’t want to be so made up all the time but for a night out….I thought these tips were worth sharing. I highlighted the Aquaphor comment because years ago when I was at a swanky party in NYC, there was a very famous makeup artist who does a lot of work for Vogue and he told me the same thing….that we should keep vats of Aquaphor in our cabinets. So…guess what I went out and bought at my local pharmacy last night? Yep…..a big container of Aquaphor:)<\/span><\/span>
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Kim?s makeup artist spills on what products she uses to get Kim red carpet-ready!<\/h3>\n

Joyce Bonelli<\/b> is Kim Kardashian<\/b>?s makeup artist (well, she actually works with the entire family!)<\/p>\n