Monthly Archives: December 2010

Six Best Gift Finds in a SkyMall Catalog!

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

I have been traveling for business and personal reasons quite often this December, and have become more familiar than I’d like with the SkyMall catalog in the seat-back pocket in front of me.  Furthermore, now that I am an Amazon … Continue reading →

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Fun Finds: A Christmas Wall

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

I just love decorating for Christmas, but it can get pricey considering every high-end home retailer now features a brand new holiday collection every year.  This season I used decorations that I already had from the past, and stocked up … Continue reading →

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Mint M&M’S Brownie Bites

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

Seasonal M&M’S come and go, but there is one particular kind I wait ALL year for: Holiday Mint M&M’S.  I think it is safe to say that this candy-coated deliciousness is my favorite candy of all time.  I start stalking … Continue reading →

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Leather Gifts for Him & Her

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

My husband and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary last week and like we have practiced since our first, we exchanged traditional themed anniversary gifts.  I didn’t even know about these traditional gift themes when I first got married, but … Continue reading →

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Spinach, Feta & Tomato Scramble

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

As you can probably tell from many of my recent posts, I love cooking and I LOVE breakfast!  I am a fan of all things that go with breakfast: coffee, eggs, bacon, waffles, bagels, crossword puzzles, grits, breakfast potatoes, “The … Continue reading →

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Healthy Belgian Waffles

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

Cooking a warm breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings is one of my favorite weekend rituals.  I typically lean toward the savory side with eggs, bacon or cheese being the star of our morning meals.  However I was recently reminded … Continue reading →

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“Favorite Things” Farfalle

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

When I first began experimenting with my own recipes, I would start by thinking of my absolute favorite ingredients and how they could work in a dish together.  After a handful of different combinations, I have come up with, what … Continue reading →

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5 Spice Tandoori Chicken

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

Tandoori Chicken is a popular Indian dish with lots of spices and flavor, however you will be shocked at how easy this version is to make.  This dish is the perfect weeknight dinner when served with rice and veggies.  Just … Continue reading →

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My Newest Obsession: The Tube Scarf

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

J.Crew Factory Oversize Cable               Nordstrom Big Cable       Nordstrom Chunky Knit Scarf – $38 Tube Scarf – $20                                          Circle Scarf – $28 I always love a new scarf or two each winter season to brighten up my wardrobe.  This winter, I … Continue reading →

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Bacon and Cheddar Grits

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Kelsey Graves

I am an Indiana girl, so I was not exposed to grits until I went to college down south in Birmingham, Alabama.  Unfortunately, my first experience with grits was in a college cafeteria and I vowed my first taste would … Continue reading →

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