Edible Valentines

Treats are the main reason that I love Valentine's Day! Yeah everyone likes candy, but homemade treats are the best! Here are some ideas for edible Valentine's Day gifts. You could give them to your neighbors, family, or friends. A little something to show you took the time to make something special!

Chocolate Valentines Cupcakes

Brown Sugar Blondies

Lovebug Truffles

Valentine Chex Mix

Brownie Heart Cupcakes

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

I will be waiting for my special Valentine's treat!

-Whitney

DVF in your room

The one and only Diane von Furstenberg has brought her DVF studio line to a Bed, Bath and Beyond near you.  Complete with ten bedding products and fourteen bath, you can now bring the glam home (for a reasonable price).  Look at how a stylish DVF duvet can totally transform a room.

Graphic Chain Link

Native River

Palm

Summer Paisley

Check out the rest of the collection on  Bed Bath and Beyonds website.  The charming bathroom collection is also very sophisticated.  I am a huge fan. 

-Megan

Red vs. Pink

I love this time of year when everything is red and pink in preparation for Valentines day, this is what I am loving this year!

Neon Pink Wrap Watch

Red Heart Tumbler

Red Roses on Pink Gift Wrap

Red Classic Superga

Red Iron Garden Chair

Stunning Pink Cross Body Purse

 -Megan

End-zone Eggs

This is the best deviled egg recipe ever, it packs a sweetness along with a kick.  These guys are a real crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients :
12 eggs - 24 halves

1/2 cup Mayo

3 Tablespoons Apricot Preserves 

1 teaspoon Curry Powder

pinch of salt

1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Chives for garnishing

1. Hard boil eggs, let cool and peel. 

2. Cut them in half and put yokes in a bowl, add the ingredients above and mix.

3. Place mixture into a zip lock baggie and snip corner (mimicking a pastry bag) squeeze into egg whites.

4. Cut chives into "laces" and place on top

5. Optional sprinkle more Cayenne on top to give an extra kick.

6. Enjoy!

-Megan 

Bringing Neon Home

Neon is everywhere you look in fashion, and I love the idea of bringing it into the home. Just one piece, big or small, that adds a pop of bright color, can totally change a room!

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-Whitney

Six More Weeks of Winter

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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, therefore we will be having six more weeks of winter.  If our "winter" includes 63 degree days like today I am fine with his prediction. 

Happy Groundhog's day

This lil' tradition is a fun way to break the long winter up, whether or not it's a proven fact it is still something to look forward to.  I found some cute Groundhog day goodies on etsy that can really get you in the spirit.

Bill Murray themed Watercolor Postcard

Groundhog Phil Crochet Hat  

Colorful Groundhogs

To Gobbler's Knob. Its Groundhog Day!

-Megan

Olive Cheese Bread

I found this olive cheese bread from Pioneer Woman, and knew I had to make it!! I love olives, cheese and bread so much, i knew it had to be good! 

*Recommendation- I love olives, green and black, but it made the bread a little salty for my liking, so I would recommend using half of the black and green olives it calls for.

Ingredients

1 loaf of French/Italian bread 

6 oz. of green olives with Pimientos (use half if you don't want it as salty)

6 oz. of black olives (again use half, if you prefer)

2 green onions

1 stick of butter, room temperature

1/2 c mayonnaise

1 1/2 c grated Monterey Jack Cheese

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Roughly the black and green olives, and thinly slice the 2 green onions.

Combine the room temperature butter, mayo, cheese, olives and onions in a mixing bowl. Stir together until combined.

Slice your bread lengthwise, and put on a baking sheet.

Spread mixture on top of sliced bread. Use all of the mixture, it will look like a lot but will melt into the bread.

Bake on 325 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.

Slice up into pieces, and enjoy!

-Whitney