{Current Want}

Poised Pleats Dress

Around this time of year is when I start scrambling for that perfect holiday dress that fits all my requirements: feminine, comfortable and festive to the occasion. To be honest- I was actually 'window' shopping online for future furniture pieces and stumbled across this little number on Anthropologie. Instead of the traditional and safe LBD- I thought this would be the perfect twist to the holiday dress. It is blue enough where it can almost be reminiscent of ice blue frost and the ruched details of the dress is forgiving for any results of a holiday sweet tooth. 

{Healthy Obsessions- Chayote}

Organic Chayote from my Mom's Garden

I'm not one to constantly preach eating healthy, especially after posting the Pecan Bar guilty pleasure, but my newest current obsession is the Chayote. My bf and I are trying to incorporate new veggies and fruits to our meals but this one has been our latest adventure. Sure Vitamin C and great vascular benefits are a plus- but if you are a foodie, you should try it. I had to share- so let me know if there are any other 'non-average' veggies you would recommend. 

{Current Craves}

Fresh and organic ingredients 

Every once in awhile you have to indulge in treats that load you with guilt because it makes that next workout so much more motivating. The little "cheat treat" I decided to make was pecan bars by using this recipe. The recipe was actually quite easy to make and most of the ingredients I already had so it wasn't an insane amount of time spent on a grocery trip at all. The final destination ended at a dinner party where it accompanied homemade veggie chili and cornbread- a lovely southern inspired dinner plus treat. This is also a great dessert for any upcoming Thanksgiving, Holiday or Christmas party in our very near future!