Dinner Last Night: Soup and Biscuits

Last night’s meal was completely taken from The Girl Who Ate Everything. I found the Sausage and White Bean recipe on Pinterest, and when I clicked on the link to find the recipe, I found out said blogger served them with her rendition of Red Lobster’s famous cheesy biscuits.
This was both really easy and really involved to make. Baking isn’t my forte, and I might have just used some Bisquick, but it was still so much fun and everything was delicious (if I say so myself). Soup is one of my favorite meals in the world. One pot wonder.
So comforting and warm and filling and impossible to screw up!

White Bean & Sausage recipe here.
Cheddar Bay Biscuits recipe here.

You won’t regret either.

Happy Friday! I don’t have work tomorrow OR Monday (I took a vacation day) so I couldn’t be more thrilled! I’m so excited to enjoy some free time. I’ll also be attending the Electric City Craft Brew Fest on Sunday, which should be a great time!

Have a great weekend! I’ll see y’all on Monday!

Outfit: Animal Instincts

It’s been so long since I did an outfit post. I’ve been wanting to for a while, but it seems like we are always rushing when I’m decked out.
Even this time we had to rush, using my iPhone. This was my Saturday night outfit. We went for hibachi dinner and drinks with my friends afterwards. It was a fairly nice day, so I could rock the “leather” jacket, no bulk necessary.

I’d been looking for a leopard shirt for a while, and I finally found the perfect one at Salvation Army.
I am a firm believer than you can find anything you want if you look hard enough in the thrift stores.

Jacket – ASOS/Shirt – Thrifted/Jeans – PacSun/Booties – Payless

Pinterest has given me high hopes…

I have no clue when I will have an apartment (let alone a house) to call my own. But Pinterest (Follow me!) has been steadily preparing me by giving me the highest hopes for a beautiful home. I did a post like this once before, and it’s basically the same idea. I adore cozy hideaway spaces where I can sip on coffee or wine and read and write and listen to beautiful music.
The true idea of Home Sweet Home to me.

I sure hope I get lucky enough to have a beautiful place soon.

Currently Obsessed…

Photo from WeHeartIt

Just a list of some things I’ve been diggin’ lately.

The Hunger Games. And not just the movie, though I loved that too! I made sure to read book before I saw it, and I just finished the final book on Sunday. I absolutely loved it. Very heavy material, but it was so well written and I care so much about the characters. I can’t wait to see the upcoming films. I’m especially excited to see who will be cast in them!
Fancy camera bags. There are a few different sites that make camera bags that look like beautiful purses. (See Jo Totes, Epiphanie, and Kelly Moore) If I had one of these bags, I’d actually be more inclined to have my camera on me at all times!
Twizzlers. I don’t know why, but lately I’m in love with those licorice twists. I could devour a bag in one sitting.
How I Met Your Mother. I’ve probably talked about the show numerous times on the blog, but it really is one of my absolute favorites. I find that I have to watch at least one episode before I go to bed or I feel incomplete. That might seem sad, but it keeps me with a smile on my face!
Cute Polish Nail Tutorials on YouTube. Her voice-overs are a little…interesting, but these videos are so helpful! I love nail art and blogs and Pinterest, but Cute Polish actually helps teach you how to do some really cute nail art step-by-step. I find that a lot more helpful than pictures on a blog.
Garnier Fructis’ BB Cream. I kept reading about BB Creams in all my magazines so I finally decided to try one. I absolutely love it. I’m not a big makeup wearer, so this stuff is great. My skin is hydrated and even-toned, and I just feel like I have a little bit of a glow. I’d recommend this to anyone! I have oily, sensitive skin that is prone to breakout and I haven’t had one issue with it!

Easter Weekend

Short but sweet weekend. Working on Saturdays really puts a dent in weekend time, but I’ve been able to find a nice balance in how I spend it.
Friday night was simple. A run to Target, some pizza at our favorite local spot, and watched In Time (super-cheesy, but made better with wine and candy!). As for Saturday, naps have sorta become the norm. After a cozy post-work nap, Brad and I got ready for hibachi dinner with some of his family and a night in my hometown to hang out with some friends. As for yesterday, I celebrated the beautiful Easter Sunday in a fun dress I’ve been waiting to wear for months, eating tasty food at Brad’s parents’ and finishing the final Hunger Games book, Mockingjay.

All in all, it was a great weekend. I can’t wait for the next! I have next Monday off, and I am aching  for a three-day weekend! A mini-hiatus from life is just what I need! ‘Til then, I’ll enjoy what comes my way this week.

Here’s to a great week ahead!

Dinner Last Night: Chicken Parmigiano

Apologies for the not-so-focused photo.

I decided to try a chicken parmigiano last night. This marked another first for me: frying! I’ve never fried anything before, but it was easy and fun! I got the chicken tender recipe from Rachael Ray (she’s my go-to since her meals are meant to be quick and easy to make). I used a jarred pasta sauce with some bowtie pasta as a compliment to the chicken. And, I finally made roasted green beans, a recipe I found on Pinterest forever ago and have been wanting to make from the moment I saw the picture. Green beans are probably my favorite food, so I love learning new and interesting ways to cook them and kick up the flavor!

Also, what is Italian food (or dinner in general) without wine?

 

It’s Friday! To be honest, this week sorta blew right by. I am not complaining. I have work tomorrow, but it’s Easter weekend, and I’m sure it will be lovely. I’m really waiting for next weekend though! 3 days of freedom. I have the 16th off, I took a vacation day, and it is and will be a much needed break from the norm. But that’s a while away. So I’ll just focus on the now!

Happy Easter to those who celebrate!
And happy weekend y’all!

Yesterday, via the iPhone

I work for the weekend, but Wednesdays hold a special place in my heart. Obviously, it’s “hump day” and we’ve made it through the majority of the week. But it’s also the one weekday I usually spend with Brad. Now that he moved into a house with his friend, I can spend much more time with him, but I like to spend time at home, so I leave the long stays for the weekend.
Still, Wednesdays are a standard for Brad and Michal Lynn time.

This Wednesday included Chinese food, sunshine, and playing with puppies. So, it was a great day.

All photos from Hipstamatic/Instagram.