WARDROBE // 8

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We snapped these photos a few weeks back at a friend's wedding at the University Faculty Club. I was loving the vibes of the wood wall and surprisingly it was warm enough to take a few without my coat on! Our weather has turned though so expect coats in future posts. 

Her-

Dress- Topshop a few seasons back (similar) // Bag- OBVS my Chanel bag is NOT REAL but if you wanted a real one you can find one here // Jacket- I picked up this beauty from "The Leather Ranch" years ago, ha. (similar) // Shoes - Forever 21 earlier this year (similar) // Necklace- Forever 21 a few seasons back (similar) // Kate Spade Watch // Tiffany & Co Charm Bracelet // Essie Nail Polish // Mac Lipstick

Him-

Shirt- James purchased that one a few years ago (similar) // Jeans- Nudies // Tissot Watch // Boots- Abington

Huge thanks to Courtney for snapping the photos of the two of us ;)

Well it's conference week for me here, things are gonna get CRAY but I managed to work on some posts for you but be sure to check out my instagram for some #conferencehustle

Happy Monday!

s.s.♥︎.

SUNDAY STILL // 4

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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
     He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
     He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
    for his name's sake.
 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.
 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.

Psalm 23

FRIDAY FAVES // H&M HOME

Ok guys, I'm going crazy over this H&M home stuff. Seriously if you haven't yet, take a look at their amazing (and affordable) stuff! I've picked out some of my favourites below and included some fun things for Halloween...

1. Polka Dot Bowl

2. Brass Basket

3. Faux Fur Throw

4. Bat Paper Cups

5. Skull Candle

6. Sequin Pillow

Cute stuff hey? Here's to hoping one day our H&M will carry their home line!

Hope you have a fabulous weekend! I wrote my course's final exam today so all that's left is one big ol paper which I hope to get done this weekend....fuuuuun.

Stay gold,

s.s.♥︎.

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

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So I have this thing with PSLs (Pumpkin Spice Lattes). I'm OBSESSED with them in September (by the first week of September I think I had consumed at least 4 of them...)

But then October comes around and I'm back to my plain old soy lattes. It may have something to do with the fact that they're kinda chemical tasting or the fact that I was a little too eager beaver or who knows maybe my taste buds have changed!

A couple weeks back I decided to make my own PSL and let me tell you...it was pretty wonderful...actually it was real good, like REAL GOOD with real ingredients. It doesn't take a lot of effort to make it and it doesn't take a ton of time...(It takes about the same time as it does to get to Starbucks, wait in line, order your drink and then receive your drink and it's a fraction of the cost!)

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp Spiced Pumpkin Mix (recipe)
• 1 cup milk (homo milk is best but go for 2% if you don't wanna go all out)
• 2 shots espresso

DIRECTIONS

• Heat up Spiced Pumpkin Mix in a sauce pan over medium heat. Be careful not to burn it!
• Steam milk in frother, milk steamer or in a sauce pan then add the heated up Spiced Pumpkin Mix and give it a good mix.
• Pour your espresso shots into mug.
• With a spoon protecting the foam, pour your milk carefully into your mug over a mesh sieve. This is pivotal to get any unwanted pumpkin-y chunks out. 
• Add the foam and then sprinkle some Pumpkin Pie Spice on top.
• Enjoy!

Voila! A real good tasting PSL! And the sweet thing about making the Spiced Pumpkin Mix is that you can add it to so many things. I've mixed some into vanilla ice cream to make pumpkin vanilla ice cream and next I want to try mixing it into oatmeal.

Well there you have it, your very own homemade PSL. Let me know how you like it :)

Happy Wednesday! Half way through the week hooray!

xo,

s.s.♥︎.

PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

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Good morning! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Yesterday I accomplished the big task of having 15 people at the dinner table! It actually wasn't that bad (James was a champ and helped so much) with everyone bringing a dish or two and my incredible sister Rosalyn championed the clean up (love you!!) It was so great to spend time with family. I'm so thankful for them.

So today I have a little recipe for you....Pumpkin Pie Spice. I've made a ton of recipes that call for Pumpkin Pie Spice (like this one and this one!). Now in good ol America, you can find Pumpkin Pie Spice in the aisles of your local grocery store but here in Canada you cannot. I remember getting super frustrated a few years back when I couldn't find that or all spice in any of the grocery stores I went to but then I realized I could just make it...crisis adverted, I could make my pumpkin cream cheese muffins!

And tomorrow we'll be putting this spice to use as I show you how I make my homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte!

PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp Cinnamon
• 1 tbsp Ground Ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves

DIRECTIONS

• Place all ingredients in small bowl. Whisk together then place in a sealed container.

So incredibly easy. You can put this spice on so many things...porridge, lattes, ice cream, apples...be creative!

Hope you have a fabulous Tuesday, I'll be back tomorrow with the recipe for homemade Pumpkin Spice Lattes!!!

xo,

s.s.♥︎.