hey all!

i am officially starting the thanksgiving countdown…

6 days to thanksgiving

and even more important, the black friday countdown…

7 days to black friday + the beginning of cyber week!

so in honor of the upcoming holiday i thought i would share some friendsgiving/thanksgiving recipes for y’all to use and peruse! i know these posts are small but they are still so fun to write and pick out my favorites for you guys!

here we go!

#1: tyler florence’s potatoes 

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i read THIS BUZZFEED ARTICLE and apparently these potatoes are pretty dang good. you boil the potatoes in heavy cream and they come out super rich – i mean i am sure that you don’t need another rich item at thanksgiving but you know…

#2: caramelized onion and cornbread stuffing

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i️ am a HUGE stuffing fan and i️ am also a HUGE caramelized onion fan so how could you go wrong with this stuffing?

#3: stuffed acorn squashr

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ITS SQUASH STUFFED WITH STUFFING! who could ask for more!

#3: buttermilk  biscuits with maple and sea salt

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i️ usually don’t choose biscuits on thanksgiving because there are some many carbs going on anyway – stuffing and potatoes – but if i️ had these at thanksgiving i️ think i would need to have them!

#4: healthier green bean casserole

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at thanksgiving my ultimate favorite dish is usually the green bean casserole, when my dad makes it is amazing because of the mushroom soup! this is a healthy version and it actually looks really good.

#5: roasted carrots with pecans and goat cheese

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i️ love carrots and i️ love goat cheese, so these look awesome

#6: butternute squah risotto

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not sure if this fits on the thanksgiving table like the rest of them, but this dish looks super good!

#7: sweet potato, carmelized onion and goat cheese galette

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this would be an amazing side dish, instead of your typical sweet potatoes – so this is basically a savory pie!

#8: corn, buttermilk and chive popovers

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this would be a great appetizer – because it’s not out there and your oven is already on isn’t it!

#9: corn pudding with mushrooms and ham

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can’t really explain why i️ put this on here except it looks really good.

#10: carmelized onion, gruyere and bacon spread

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MORE GOOD APPETIZER IDEAS

#11: roasted cauliflower and aged white cheddar dip

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more good appetizer ideas!

#12: apple and butternut squash soup

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okay so i’ve never had soup at thanksgiving but you guys may or may not know soup is one of my favorite foods! i️ would love to try this soup at thanksgiving!

guys! i hope you enjoy this!

xoxo

(aka kate wins!)

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hey guys!

I KNOW ITS NOT CHRISTMAS YET, and heck it’s not even thanksgiving yet! but since i am being bombarded with christmas i think that i should start making gift guides. and if you know personalized gifts, they take FOREVER to make, so you need to start early on those, so i decided my first gift guide of the season should be gifts for your preppy friends!

once again, a note to all my readers – ‘gift guide’ does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

here we go!

#1: monogram necklace

this one in a classic! it comes in 4 different sizes, from mini to large and in gold, silver and rose gold, it would be an amazing gift for your daughter, mother, grandmother, friend or significant other.

#2: kendra scott ‘elisa’ necklace

this is a cheaper necklace as opposed to the monogram – in price point, but just as nice and classy. this is a great gift for friends and family too!

#3: tory burch pearl earrings

these are classic with a little tory burch twist! they are adorable and could become your everyday earrings – and an amazing gift to people who have their ears pierced!

#4: monogram note cards

everyone can use these, whether for a thank you note, or just plain old snail mail any friends and family could get great use out of this, and for that, these would prove to be an amazing gift!

#5: vineyard vines shep shirt

now, vineyard vines lets you monogram shep shirts! what a great gift! they come in either plain pink or navy blue and allow you to monogram in a variety of style and in a variety of locations! just make sure you order this early to ensure it’s arrival!

#6: monogrammed duffel bag

duffel bags are some of my favorite things to receive, i have a monogrammed weekender bag, not this exact one, but one very similar so i think it would prove a great gift for the preppy person in your life!

#7: jack rogers sandals

classic preppy – and although you would buy them for christmas, they would likely not be able to wear them until spring – but c’est la vie – because these sandals literally last forever and will be a perfect gift!

#8: monogram signet ring

i am absolutely in love with monogram jewelry. i have a signet ring – not this one – but i wear it every day and because its so lowkey i never feel like its too much with my outfits!

#9: monogram keychain

i have this one on my keys – and its the perfect small gift for any friends and family, just make sure you order it early!

#10: ray ban clubmaster sunglasses

classic, JFK had these babies therefore, all of your preppy friends will love them – if they don’t already have it .

#11: longchamp large tote bag

you can have this monogrammed at longchamp.com and they are perfect!

#12: j.crew ‘vintage’ pajamas – not pictured

these can also be monogrammed at j.crew and are perfect for all year – not just christmas!

i hope you enjoy!

xoxo

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hey all!

it has finally started cooling down in pasadena and i am here for it! i love the weather that doesn’t get above 75 degrees – and i know as winter progresses it will slowly get cooler and cooler as i will get busier – so it will be a good excuse for cute sweaters and my hunter boots! speaking of sweaters, due to my cooler weather i thought, it is time for a sweater post,

once again, a note to all my readers – ‘wishlist’ does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

so without further ado, here we go!

#1: h&m loose knit sweater in red:

i love the balloon sleeves on this sweater, and i absolutely LOVE how h&m styles this sweater with a plaid skirt – and i know i will be bringing out my sweaters with skirts while it is still pretty cool.

#2: vince lace up cashmere sweater:

okay so this one is totally out of my price range but, i love the color and i love the tie sides. it would be so cute over jeans and knee high boots!

#3: madewell tie cuff pullover sweater:

i am in love the tie cuff sweaters, and i look pretty good in red, because my skin and hair are on the lighter side. i know madewell makes some pretty quality products so this one will be good.

#4: acne studios ribbed wool sweater:

this one is also out of my price range, but i love the baby pink sweater. i am a big fan of the v-neck on a sweater and i love the length – but i wish it wasn’t so expensive.

#5: j.crew cropped tie back sweater:

i love this sweater, first of all, j.crew always makes adorable stuff, and i know this sweater will be a good use for this entire season ahead of us.

#6: h&m fine knit sweater in black glittering:

i love this sweater because of the high neckline and the longer sleeves. i also think that this black glitter color will pair so well with my trench coat and jeans!

#7: h&m loose-knit sweater in light pink:

i love that this sweater is not too expensive but has amazing reviews and is a great quality!

#8: KJP ‘the j. dean’ sweater:

i have kinda been coveting this one for awhile, i mean i LOVE kjp and sarah vickers so this one is just perfect classic new england prep – and i am living for it.

i hope you enjoy!

xoxo

(aka kate wins!)

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hey all!

HAPPY NOVEMBER – and happy birthday to my mom! and while we are at it, happy half-birthday to me!

lets get started with this little post why don’t we!

things i am looking forward to in november:

1. thanksgiving: i am not a turkey fan, but i love green bean casserole and stuffing, so you better believe that my stomach will be FULL of that!
2. more college app deadlines: LET ME TELL YOU, i felt SO GOOD turning in my early action applications, so i know i will feel so much better having two more in by the end of the month!
3. cooler weather: its cooling down over here FINALLY, and i am ready for the some sweather weather in my life rn – plus i picked up this adorable sweater from target and i am ready for it to see the life of day.
4. thanksgiving break: i am so excited for these days off ahead of me, you can’t even understand!
5. going to the norton simon with my ap art class: if you didn’t know, the norton simon is an amazing art museum right here in pasadena, CA. my art class is visiting for a field trip, so i am just so excited to go with my friends and talk art like real AP artists.
6. friendsgiving: i think i am doing it again this year, so stay tuned!
7. getting in that xmas spirit: after thanksgiving we transfer into christmas, it just is.
8. finishing/watching more stranger things: i am not done yet ~no spoliers please~ but i am trying to move slowly to savor it because we just KNOW its gonna be an entire year before the next season comes out!
9. being done with the SAT: YES! after saturday – and yes that is THIS saturday, i will be done with the SAT. i am so so so glad that this will be my last sitting forever (hopefully).
10. gingerbread lattes: no shame to the classic PSL, but gingebread lattes are SO MUCH BETTER than a pumpkin spice latte. when i drink gingebread lattes i just get into the ~xmas vibes~.
11. getting all the macarons and must haves xmas stuff together: i have alot of fun things ahead of us! a giveaway, many gift guides and 4 POSTS A WEEK! its gonna be the MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

get excited, it should be an amazing month!

thanks again my friends!

xoxo

(aka kate wins!)

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hey guys!

uh october is over! and its halloween today! CRAZY!!

10/12 (check mark in my head and in my bullet journal)

this october was insane.

HERE WE GO

i went to the museum of ice cream

i was fortunate enough to be able to visit the museum and honestly move around and take pictures to my heart’s desire. it was so cool and honestly i am a bit of a weird texture person but i loved the sprinkle pool! you can check my post about it here!

i celebrated my 3rd birthday

or what i would like to call, my blogiversary. and i did a few things like a giveaway, a video and a memory post!

the beginning of the month featured the tournament of roses royal court announcement.

although i wasn’t chosen for the court, i could not have been more grateful for the process and i am SO GLAD i decided to try out – just for fun! – because i was a FINALIST! and in pasadena that is kinda a big deal. i was so glad all my classmates came and supported – and even made me a sign!

and a other few things!

turtles all the way down came out – and i devoured it – it was just an amazing book and i would suggest it to anyone. i dressed up as veronica lodge for halloween because i became obsessed with RIVERDALE – i will share photos on my ig! –  and also stranger things came out!

i hope you enjoyed – sorry the post was a little late.

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hey all!

i have been kinda busy lately with ~college apps~ and general life stuff that my presence has kinda turned to the way-side. honestly, i love blogging and at this point i am trying to keep up 3/week posts – because i feel like there is the most action on my blog when i post more – and i like that! but has the january 1st deadlines begin to loom i may drop a bit here and there – but don’t be afraid i will DEFINITELY be back – in more than full swing – when college apps are finished!

so with that said, college apps have given me a lot of stress. i mean i am sure many of you guys know but its a crazy process and i am always thinking about it in one way or another. so, i have turned to working out – stress makes me eat, and my locker room at school is always filled with candy (because of our candyland theme) – and i am not into eating a lot , especially come the holiday time! so i have been able to keep to a schedule of working out many days!

so today, i wanted to share my workout faves for fall!

#1: i have always been partial to walking / running

because it requires absolutely no equipment except for running shoes! i think that running is the basis for all future workouts so it should not be overlooked. if you want something to burn calories i am not sure that running is your game but i definitely think for someone looking to get into a better workout routine – who isn’t willing to pay for a gym/equipment should definitely turn to running. in addition, seriously running is a huge community, and i see other runners out in my community and wave at them and now we practically know each other by the number of times we have seen each other! running is an awesome place to start, and for me has helped me to get my energy out before starting my homework.

#2: if you have access to equipment/machines: opt for biking

if you are looking for a certain routine: i love THIS ONE from fitness magazine!  i know the soul cycle craze is a big one in my community – but not trying to make anyone feel bad about what they choose to spend their money on, but i can’t feel good about paying so much for a workout class – and its not that i don’t have motivation, but a workout is SO fleeting! once its done, its done and i would rather put that money to clothes. but, since i go to high school, my school has a weight room (which if you follow my instagram live stories you may remember seeing!) and i love to pretend i am in a soul cycle class and do a routine with music on my computer!

#3: if you are at home and want a seriously butt kicking workout: grab a buddy and do some blogilates videos

so y’all know how i did my reset over the summer, well my good results were all credit to blogilates – and my own ability to reject sugar, gluten and red meat! blogilates is this amazing fitness youtuber named Cassie Ho, and she posts AWESOME workout videos that you can do at home or wherever you please! since i practically used my whole summer working out with blogilates videos, i have some favorites: HERE in my blogilates playlist! i only say that i would grab a buddy because i need serious accountability! its awesome to do the videos, but for me without someone to do them with me i half workout and don’t fully get my stuff done!

these are my favorite workout routines! i hope you enjoy!

xoxo

(aka kate wins!)

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hey guys!

since we are now deep into fall – its ALMOST halloween, i decided i wanted to share a small workout related series along with my regular posts in my feed! so i decided that i would share my new fall workout playlist – new songs and old, ones that i am loving now to exercise now that fall is in full swing!

i created a playlist on spotify with my pump up songs, and i will be adding more as the season goes on – and i find new and more songs that i like to workout to.

here it is guys! i hope you enjoy and it and listen to it because its pretty A1!!

thanks!!

xoxo

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