Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

Hey, guys!! This is super late in the day because my power was out this morning, resulting in no Wifi and no lights- so yeah, I had to read in semi-darkness. But luckily, I'm finally here to write about all of these yummy recipes that I have discovered! YAY! These all look delicious and amazing, so you should check them out and maybe even make them for your family sometime. Enjoy~

1. Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie by Boy Meets Bowl

2. Baked Western Omelet by The Seasoned Mom

3. Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad by Le Creme De La Crumb

4. Crock Pot Beef Stew by Life in the Lofthouse

5. Strawberry, Lime and Cucumber Infused Water (as shown in photo) by Back to Her Roots

6. Pil Pil Prawns with Garlic and Chilli by Taming Twins

7. Italian Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Potatoes by Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice

8. Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches by Recipe Girl

9. Cinnamon Honey Butter by The Food Charlatan

10. Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes by Sally's Baking Addiction

These all look so delicious, especially those mini red velvet cheesecakes! Red velvet is super yummy (it's actually my favorite cake) and cheesecake is just amazing no matter what so I want to try these really bad. 

xx Savannah

My 10 Road Trip Essentials

I'm going on a ROAD TRIP this Friday! I know a lot of you who might have driven all the way across the country before wouldn't consider it a road trip, but I'm driving all the way across Oregon, end to end, which takes about 4-5 hours, so I think that's a pretty good road trip- not too long, but long enough that it counts! I'm going to Portland, which is one of my favorite cities, besides Seattle. I go on about 3-4 trips up to Seattle per year, and it takes about 8 hours to get there, so a lot of this stuff is great for the trip up, and some are for downtime in the hotel. 

1. My sleeping mask! I have a really cute turquoise and lavender sleep mask from Claire's that says "WAKE ME AT NOON" on it. This is for sleeping at the hotel and in the car on the way there. 

2. A tiny pillow for sleeping in the car- my sister and I have a set of tiny pillows that we use for just this! I need a pillow in the car, it really helps- I usually sleep almost the whole way there. 

3. My phone & charging cord; where would I be without my phone? I usually use it so much on the way there and when I'm bored in the hotel, that I need to bring my cord even if the trip is only for 2-3 days. My earbuds are super necessary, too. 

4. A really good book is especially helpful. Right now I'm reading Maze Runner by James Dashner, and I'm so hooked on it! I can't wait to bring it with me to Portland this weekend, I think I'll even finish it. 

5. A couple of good snacks for when we get there. I don't know about you, but we only stop for lunch once, and even after that I'm just STARVING as soon as we get to the hotel so I make sure to pack a few granola bars and maybe a cookie for two just for snacks. 

6. A sweatshirt or two is soooo helpful. I never know what the weather might be like, so a good sweatshirt, maybe even a raincoat, can be a lifesaver. The weather is predicted to be rainy (my favorite!) in Portland this weekend so I went out and got some umbrellas and my new sweatshirt because it's good to be prepared. 

7. A sketchbook is really good for me because I never know when inspiration could strike- plus I have to keep up with requests, and sketching is good for whenever you're bored or stuck in traffic, even. 

8. A great playlist can totally turn your trip around! I have my Spotify playlists with me everywhere I go, which means that I can block out the sound of my sister snoring whenever we go on a long trip, plus no one can hear me talk to myself, so it's a win-win for everyone, 

9. I don't always bring me laptop with my on trips, but if I do it's just for schoolwork (or Facebook maybe?? *wink wink*) because I might be missing some school along the way. For example, this weekend I'll be bringing my laptop because I have a super long fictional story to write (it's practically gonna be a novel, I swear) by next week and I don't want to get behind. 

10. And last but not least, I always have to bring all of my beauty products! My makeup bag doesn't have much, just a couple of tubs tubes of mascara, my BabyLips, some Smith's minted rose and strawberry lip balms, a nail file, a couple of hairties, etc. I also usually through in some dry shampoo, just in case.. ;)

So those are 10 of my road trip essentials! I can't wait for my trip this weekend, I'm sure it'll be lots of fun, but don't expect my Friday DIY roundup until later in the day (sorry). 

xx Savannah

8 Recipes That Will Make You Want to Be Cozy

So the second coziest season of all seasons is here, and one of the things that makes Autumn really cozy is the food. I don't know about you, but I love snuggling up by the fire with a cup of warm cocoa (or tea), or sitting in the breakfast nook with a bowl of hot soup and a good movie on Netflix, or sitting in our pajamas on the couch by the Christmas tree eating leftover cookies because who doesn't want cookies on Christmas? Today I've gathered a group of chefs to come into your house and cook for you some yummy recipes that you can make while it's still cold out. Enjoy~

1. Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies (as shown in photo) by The Recipe Rebel

2. S'Mores Sandwich by Hershey's

3. Autumn Lasagna by The Cozy Apron

4. Saucy Hungarian Red Potato Goulash with Smoked Sausage by The Cozy Apron

5. Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup by Damn Delicious

6. A Frosty Winter's Morning Glory Muffins by The Cozy Little Kitchen

7. Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing by The Cozy Cook

8. Slow Cooker Fall Chicken Vegetable Stew by Jeanette's Healthy Living

That's all for now, but I'll see you tomorrow for another post- now I've got to go curl up and watch TV with my tea~~~

xx Savannah

5 DIY Thanksgiving Decorations Part 2

Thanksgiving is officially only a mere 17 days away! How are you planning on celebrating this wondrous holiday of feasting? Personally, I'll be going to my grandpa's house with the rest of our family to chow down on the best food you've ever tasted. We'll probably go on a hike the same day, meanwhile all day I'll be keeping track of everything I'm grateful for, and perhaps all that will turn up in a blog post? *wink wink*

1. DIY Mudcloth Napkins (as shown in photo) by almost makes perfect

2. No Sew Burlap Table Runner by Back to Her Roots

3. Easy DIY Fall Leaves Topiary by Hometalk

4. Watercolor Leaves on a Branch by Happiness is Homemade

5. DIY Fall Mantle Additions by Moritz Fine Designs Blog

Aren't these awesome? Pinterest sure has a lot of fun ideas, and these bloggers are so creative, these pieces would definitely be a great addition to anyone's home this Thanksgiving. See you tomorrow!

xx Savannah

Workspace of the Week: November 8

Nail Art Saturday

Nail Art Saturday

I AM LITERALLY IN LOVEEE WITH THIS NAIL ART DESIGN