Fashion Week: Monique Lhuillier

First, let me say I had no idea fashion week was even going on in NY, but for one of my blogs that posted these pictures. I usually just scroll through it but when I saw these dresses I instantly stopped.

They are so jaw dropping beautiful!

The original link to the pictures is here

I want every.single.one.of.them. I looove the colors and the sweetheart necklines. When I see these gowns I just want to find a dress identical but for much less expensive. Apparently, this designer's collections are known to be romantic and sweet.

Well, a girl can dream :)

Thirsty Thursday!

Today is my day to pop open a bottle of wine for our fav show: Vampire Diaries. Ooooo I LOVE that show!! Pre-show I love to turn up my itunes, sip some wine, and start cooking.

On tonight's menu: Quesadillas 

Justin's chicken

My vegan chicken

 

Luna being nosy

Cute lil butt

piping hot

Mine came out a little toastier

I did use the regular cheese in mine since I didn't have my vegan one on hand. It was still delicious. I also added black beans.

Tonight's wine...Walmart cheap :)

I did prepare a salad but I never got to it, hehe.

Well, our show comes on in less than an hour!!!!! I can't stand the excitement!

Happy Independence Day!!!

For my first country Honduras!!!

Today they celebrate 189 years of independence from Spain since 1821.

Some facts on how they celebrate.

In Honduras, the people celebrate Independence Day passionately. Schools and colleges stay closed for the celebrations and children participate enthusiastically in music and dancing. Independence Day is marked by three days of celebrations and. Every year schools participate in a contest to determine which can exhibit the most prominent or distinctive presentation. Kindergartens parade on September 13, elementary schools on September 14, and high schools on September 15.

I left Honduras when I was 3 years old so I have no memories whatsoever of being there. I did go back when I was in 6th grade with my mom,, but even those memories have started to fade.

My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are still there from my mother's side. Recently, my grandparents have become ill so my mom and I are going to try to go in December. Cross your fingers because I would love to see my family before they go to heaven!

On another note, today I made a super yummy dish that turned out like a chili/stew.

Our dinner

cute lil peppers from my friend's garden!

I added some oil to a pot. Then an onion and a few garlic cloves. In went the peppers followed by the squash and zucchini. I add several spices and herbs like cumin, ground oregano, red pepper flakes, salt/pepper, parsley. I added a can of diced tomatoes and a can of black eyed peas.

Finally I threw in some Naan bread in the oven...yup sounds like a Latin/Indian dish :-)

No after pics! We devoured this and I was too hungry to take pics, lol. It was great though and super easy!

Meet my little friend

Clicking on the picture will make it bigger. It's a hummingbird that has been coming nearly every time I look out on our porch. On this day I ran for the camera and luckily he was still there. Too bad the shot was from inside and behind the screen door. I'm hoping I'll be able to get his picture again soon.

He must really love my flowers! It makes me excited to someday have our own house. I imagine having a vegetable garden and growing beautiful flowers. I especially want to grow roses and peonies. Peonies have become my favorite flower ever since I had them in my centerpieces and  on our sweetheart table.

aren't they gorgeous!

Luckily, I should be able to grow some here in NC. Maybe next year ;-)

Practically Perfect!

This past Sunday evening Justin and I went to see Mary Poppins on Broadway. It was a lot of fun and adorable. We had orchestra seats so were front and left. Justin has never seen the movie, GASP! I tried to fill him in the night before by telling him the story and singing some songs, lol. He didn't recognize any of them, not that that's his fault :-)

We weren't allowed to take pictures but you know I'm a rebel.

Ok after the last shot, Justin scared me by saying we were going to get kicked out so I better stop. Yes sir!

I loved hearing all those songs again! It brought back so many memories of childhood and wishing I could jump into Bert's painting at the park.

The actors were phenomenal and it amazes me how the children act their roles so perfectly at such a young age. I believe Michael was 9!

At the end of the show Mary Poppins even "flies" out over the audience! I really want to see the movie now!

Creole Stuffed Peppers

Today I had a 2 hour lunch break so I thought why not make something? I looked through my Veganomicon book and found this recipe. I had everything I needed so it was perfect. Sorry my lazy bone is kicking in and I'm not typing up the recipe.

They turned out so pretty! But I didn't care for them too much, they were missing something and they were a little too spicy even for me. Oh well, now I have something to eat for a couple days, lol.

First attempt at Vegan Overnight Oats

I've been waiting to make Pumpkin Pie Vegan Overnight Oats but I couldn't keep waiting for pumpkin to hit the shelves so I went ahead and made the Easy Overnight Oats.

WOW...so good and filling! I would add more oats next time. It was also nice to wake up and just have breakfast waiting in the fridge.

Before

In the am and I added peanut butter and maple syrup