Goodbye 2011...

So many things that I am thankful for this past year, but I am so looking forward to 2012!

2011: I am thankful for this and much more...

Jan - My birthday with friends

Jan - Birthday trip to La Paz, Mexico

Feb - Verizon finally launched the iPhone! Got one :)

Feb - Won a 5-night stay at the St. Regis Deer Valley!!!

March - Friend's Cruise Bachlorette

April - Liz Beck Events 6 month internship starts

April - A dear friend's wedding (bridesmaid)

June - Baja California road trip with the 3 men in my life (dad, bro & bf)

June - Started My Sane.Safe.Spot Blog!

July - Won a night stay and free VIP passes to Hard Rock Hotel Intervention

Aug - 2 <3 years with my beau

Oct - Mexico City trip

Oct - Another dear friend's wedding

Oct - NYC trip

Nov - Thanksgiving! just love that holiday

Nov - Started Bikram yoga and love it

Dec - Started developing business

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*I have a night in planned with my family and beau to make some delish food, board games and fun tv.

Menu:

°bacon cream cheese spread

°cheesy sticks

°carpaccio di manzo

°penne a la vodka

°rainbow cake

°nutella chocolate chip cookies

°s'mores

°champagne with 12 grapes

The menu doesn't really go well together, but we are indulging 

and just making whatever we feel like eating :)

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Go over to my sister's new blog for some traditional/superstitious fun things to do at midnight

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ENJOY and be S@FE!

Words & Song: The good ending...

Let's create a good ending to the life we dream of. Let's make it happen!

Picture Perfect Homes: The Vanity Mix...

The Vanity Mix

Getting ready to go out this New Year's?!? 

Joyeux Noël chez moi...

Here are a some pictures of my lovely Christmas Eve, J'adore Christmas!

Ready for dinner and beautifully decorated by my sister.

My bro helping me decorate the red velvet cake

Mashed Potatoes ready to go in the oven, topped with butter and cheese.


My first Christmas ornament given to me by my sister, and some Christmas music.

Freshly baked nut cookies

Feta Cheese Ball

Mustard Potatoes

Baked Ham

Brie with sun dried tomatoes and more Christmas music.

The dogs get their Christmas presents too

"El Rey Sol" Restaurant's traditional 'Bûche de Noël'

"El Rey Sol" Restaurant's traditional 'Paris-Brest'

Feta Cheese Ball

Let me share with you the recipe I saw on My Baking Addiction and had to add it to my Pinterest -  Food and Delights board and make it for Christmas Eve. Super easy to make and everyone loved it!

Feta Cheese Ball

You will need:

large bowl

electric hand mixer

cutting board

chefs knife

spatula

plastic wrap

Ingredients:

°2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

°4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

°2 tablespoons olive oil

°2 green onions, finely chopped

°2 cloves garlic, minced

°2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

°freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Method:

1. In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer, combine cream cheese, feta cheese, olive oil, green onions, garlic, oregano and pepper.

2. Cover and chill for 2 hours.

3. Remove mixture from refrigerator and form into 1 or 2 balls. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4. Serve with crackers, flatbread, olives, etc.

5 Fashion Finds...

Marc by Marc Jacobs Warp Ikat Scarf

Poketo Upcycled Leather Clutch

Astrid Necklace Moonstone

Pink Stone Crystal Quartz

Pointelle Ballet-neck Sweater

Joyeux Noël!

 I am very happy to be part of your holiday this year and I hope I was of any help with your Christmas shopping. Let me share with you the menu we have planned for this evening at home.

MENU:

Feta Cheese Ball

Baked Brie with SunDriedTomatoes
Cream Cheese with Bacon Spread
Potatoes with mustard sauce

French Baguette

Greek Salad

Boneless Turkey 

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Honey Baked Ham

Stuffing

Gravy
Carrot Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Nutella/Mexican Hot Chocolate 

Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones and delicious food. 

Hope you get lots of presents from Santa and family. 

Words & Song: Feel the joy...

My ultimate favorite Christmas song and Christmas movie.

Love Actually (2003)

&

"All I want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey

P.S. I will be most likely watching it tonight

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1 day until Christmas Eve!!!

Picture Perfect Homes: The Bed-ding Mix...

The BED-ding Mix

And well let me include my bedding... 

Don't they look so nice and cozy, perfect for this winter season.

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2 days until Christmas Eve!