Lovely Products:

1.L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara: Black. 2.Urban Decay Naked Pallet 3. Essie Matte About You Matte Finisher 4. theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer 5. Daisy- Marc Jacobs

Review:

1. I have really sensitive eyes and when it comes to buying mascara I have to be really careful. Covergirl Lash Blast has been a staple in my makeup bag for as long as I can remember. Until now. L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes is amazing. It doesn't hurt my eyes and it makes me look like I have a MILLION lashes!

2. There really are no words for this eyeshadow pallet except for every girl should own one. There are so many looks you can create and the shadows are smooth, blendable, and last for a long time. Plus you get a primer potion and an eyeshadow brush. DEAL

3. I am obsessed with anything matte right now. This finisher is AWESOME. You can turn any nail polish in your collection to matte with this one product. Matte nail polishes are usually harder to come by and this is the answer. It is kind of hard to find though.

4. I just started using a highlighter in my makeup routine.  I have been looking for a good product for a while. I think I may have found it  in theBalms Mary-Lou Manizer. It is just the perfect color highlight for my skin tone. It also works great for an eyeshadow.

5. Daisy, Daisy, Daisy. If you haven't smelt this perfume by Marc Jacobs, go smell it.



Xoxo,

Court



Salsa in a heartbeat!!

I have been making this salsa for 15 years. It is my go to recipe for any party I attend.  Whenever I ask  what I can bring the answer is always the same!! BRING YOUR SALSA!! No problem. I make it so often I can whip it up in 10 minutes.  It's a total of 7 ingredients and a cinch to make.  So here it is, my famous recipe for salsa.  NO SECRETS here.

                                                       7 simple ingredients

28 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes

11 oz can of mexican corn (regular corn is fine too)

4 oz can of diced green chile's

1 package of taco seasoning

1 bunch of green onions

fresh cilantro

jalapeno slices

Easy prep

Drain corn and pour into food processor. (I use the bullet, it works great for this recipe)

Add green onions (the whole bunch)  and cilantro  (I use about 1/4 of a cup)

Process on high until smooth.

Drain tomatoes and pour into a blender.

Add green chile's, taco seasoning & jalapenos. (about 1/8 of a cup)

Add corn mixture and blend on high.

Sample, add more jalapenos and salt to taste!!

Happy Hour now begins!!

Serve with margaritas and everyone's  happy !!

P.S. This recipe makes about 5 cups, not sure how long this will last in the frig.  I never have any left over.  I am sure it can be kept for a few days at least.  

 

Fall Must Have: Aztec Sweaters



Aztec Sweaters
 One of my obsessions this fall is anything Aztec. I love the bold print and on a sweater it is even more brilliant. Here are a few I found that are fantastic!

 This sweater can be purchased online at vonmaur.com. The original price of this sweat was $168.00 but has been marked down to $112.00! It is definatly more on the expensive side but I think it is so worth it!

This sweater is from forever21.com and it is only $24.00! A cheaper alternative but still very cute!!

Pair it:

These sweaters are so easy to style. Pair them with some skinny jeans, boots and you are good to go to dinner or just hangout by a fire!!

My Take:

I found my perfect aztec sweater last weekend at [drumroll........] TJMaxx! Yes, it was love at first sight and it was only $39.00!



Words To Live By

{whimsicalities}

Every Monday we will be posting pictures of the treasures we found at Estate Sales recently! Pretty simple but fun! Hope you enjoy!!

 Suitcase- $5.00

 Blue Bracelet: $.2.50

 Glass Owl Cups: $4.00 for two. LOVE THESE

 Gold ring container: $1.25

 Bloody Mary pitcher and 4 cups: $10.00

The next two pictures are of me and my mom! (She also helps with this blog) and my two sisters and I before they left for a weekend of fun in Pittsburg!

Happy Monday!!





Recipes Tried & True: Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Original Recipe from Kraft with a few modifications!!!

Every thing you need for this delicious appetizer or side dish:
     1 cup instant potatoe flakes
     1 cup milk
     8 oz creme cheese (I use fat free)
     16 oz sour cream ( I use fat free)
     8 oz bag of shredded cheese ( I use colby jack)
     2.8 oz bag of real bacon bits
     1 package of hidden valley ranch dip or dressing mix  (3 tbsp)
     4 green onions
     1 bag of Ritz toasted chip crackers (original)

Easy Prep:  Preheat oven to 350*

•      Mix potatoe flakes with milk in large bowl, let stand for 5 min
•      Chop green onions while waiting.       
•      Combine sourcream with ranch dip mix.  Blend well.
•      Add softened cream cheese and sourcream to potatoes.

•      Stir in shredded cheese, bacon bits and green onions (saving a little of each )
•      Spoon into large casserole dish or two  9" pie plates. (I spray mine with pam)

 

     I always make two, one for my family and one for my mom & dad!!
     Everybody LOVES this!!

•      Top with remaining cheese, bacon bits & green onions.  
•      Bake 15-20 min. until cheese is melted and warmed through. 
•      Serve with crackers as an appetizer and it also makes a great side dish!!

  

     

Separated at Birth

My stepdad, Jerry found this piece of furniture in Chicago at a flea market in 1998. It has been in my mom's house since 2001 and we are especially fond of it.

We were never quite sure what to call it. A mantle? A few weeks ago my mom and I were out shopping at estate sales in Kansas City. We came across this beauty.

My mom almost passed it up. In fact, we didn't even buy it the day we found it. This buffet was only $125. I begged her to spilt it with me and find a place to store it until I had a house of my own. Sunday, my mom had doubts about not buying it. So she called Ms. Betty to see if the buffet was still available. Luckly, it was and the price had gone down. It was now only $100. Needless to say, we went back. Who would of thought this would be the finished product...... Separated at birth.