Thought of the Day...

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

The Laundress!

I know I have written about The Laundress before -- LOVE THEM! Great products for doing laundry and their gentle creations can sometimes allow you to skip the dry cleaners, what could be better?!

The newest creation from The Laundress is tres fab! The Laundress All-Purpose Bleach Alternative is a natural water softener, stain remover, disinfectant and deodorizer.

The sweet musky scent is a plus also!

Use code "realsimple" at checkout for 20% off the entire website!

Happy Shopping!

How To Wrap a Present!

With the Holiday Season rapidly approaching, I have already begun to dread the wrapping aspect, I am not the best wrapper! However, I found this wonderful video on the Real Simple website that gives step by step directions -- how fab?! This year I want my gifts to look like Martha Stewart wrapped them -- here is to wishful thinking!

I'm Back!

Well I have been MIA! I went home to NY for the weekend and did not even have one moment to blog. It was so wonderful to see family and friends! I also spent some quality time with my precious Lulu Vuitton and she is doing much better, she is healing rather quickly which makes me very happy. I am so swamped with grad school and life in general, I swear this Fall just seems to be flying by!

I am very ready for this semester to be OVER...

The boyf and I have a tres fab trip to the Caribbean planned in T-3 weeks,

I cannot wait -- I need to escape reality!

Hope you all are having a wonderful week.

My NYC Girls!

LOVE THIS!

Well I am a vest girl, I just LOVE them. Especially in the Fall!

I wanted to quickly share this amazing deal with all of you --

The Dory Vest by Lands' End is now on sale for $19.50!

I just picked up a few colors!

Lands' End Dory Vest

Thought of the Day...

For those of us who have the day off, lets remember why. Say a prayer for all of the Men and Woman who are serving our Country and letting us enjoy our freedom!

"It is easy to take liberty for granted,

when you have never had it taken from you."

Dinner Tonight: Rigatoni With Sautéed Eggplant and Tomatoes

Rigatoni With Sautéed Eggplant and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 12 ounces (5 1/2 cups) rigatoni
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• kosher salt and pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, torn
• 1/2 cup grated ricotta salata or Parmesan

Directions

1. Cook the rigatoni according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the drained rigatoni and mint and toss. Divide among individual bowls and top with the ricotta salata or Parmesan.

*Recipe From Real Simple Magazine*

Thanks for all of your well wishes for Lulu Vuitton!

I have the sweetest readers!!