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November 27, 2015

I love Lists Friday!

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Welcome to I Love Lists Friday. Let’s surf the internet together!

  1. I LOVE YOU, ADELE.
  2. Choose Gratitude.
  3. What do you do for houseguests? 
  4. GIMME these burgers.
  5. We need more models of female friendships that end.
  6. I love these Behind the Scenes photos of nature photographers.
  7. These Introvert Doodles are hilarious.
  8. This is my idea of fun.
  9. MMMMMMulled wine! 
  10. It’s not easy to be authentic & genuine in our society.
  11. I loved reading this post about Friendsgiving.
  12. On the wish list: this mug / this planter / these converse / this plate / this print
  13. Important Texts of 2014.
  14. I appreciate posh food, but I know that simple food can be just as good.
  15. Kids!! They’re the best.
  16. It’s Going to be OK – this was touching
  17. Passive Aggressive Notes are kinda my favorite.
  18. My current favorite dress is now 50% off.
  19. You should make some candy cane vodka this season!
  20. LET’S ALL MAKE STUFFING WAFFLES TODAY!!!

Hey! I was on the This Week for Dinner Podcast with my friend Jane Check out my episode! 

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November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving!  // shutterbean

To those of you that celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you are filled with friends, family, laughter and GOOD FOOD today. To all of you introverts, lock yourself in the bathroom for a few extra minutes and take a deep breath!  I wanted to take this time to thank  all of you that support my creative endeavors by coming here to Shutterbean. I am so grateful for your love and support. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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November 23, 2015

Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas

Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas to help you prepare for the big day! You'll find a good collection at Shutterbean.com!

Thanksgiving. Oof. It’s this week. Are we ready?? I just wrote out my TO-DO list and thankfully it’s not as bad because I got older/wiser and decided to divvy up responsibilities. I’ve got turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, dinner roll & gravy duty this year. Oh and I’m gonna add a few appetizers as well and maybe make a pie. If you’re looking for some fail-proof/no fuss Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas, then worry not!  I dug into my archives for you.

Thanksgiving, WE GOT YOU!

CONTINUE READING

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November 22, 2015

And I Quote:

Here are a few gems I found for my And I Quote series this week:

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I love finding unexpected messages.

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November 21, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 47

Here’s what My Everyday Life Week 47 looked like:

The space in between.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

Life needs more reflection.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

Beans.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

Kale.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

More kale.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

I asked the woman at the Farmer’s Market if I could take a picture and she told me that it was not a problem. She then told me how she’s been involved a few Skype chats before with other customers. Oh boy.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

I love that Wild Arugula sign.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

My fall color story found at a shop.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

Dry shampoo mornings.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

Into it.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

I can’t not take a picture of a peony.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

Finding light wherever we can.

My Everyday Life: Week 47 // shutterbean

CONTINUE READING

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November 20, 2015

I love lists Friday!

I love lists Friday // shutterbean

  1. Can reading make you happier?
  2. Dude. That’s a lot of money you spent on a psychic….
  3. This is me.
  4. The Secret Life of 40 year olds.
  5. All the heart eye emojis for this jacket, this dress  this scarf & these boots
  6. What a cool design for an apartment building.
  7. How to Handle Your Upper Limit Problem
  8. I loved reading these Dinner Party Tips
  9. I freaking love teachers.
  10. Tweets that sum up being a woman.
  11. I’d really like to make these meatballs for Thanksgiving appetizers.
  12. Behind the Scenes Secrets of Firefighters – whoa #6
  13. This pumpkin pie parfait situation is vegan & GF and it looks amazing.
  14. My favorite mantle arrangement is the third one down.
  15. Laura’s 6 Natural Beauty Products for Fall
  16. Chai Tea Popcorn? I’d eat the whole batch.
  17. And then I’d follow it with Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts.
  18. I love how my friend Andrea sees the world. Here’s her trip to SF. 
  19. Love these totes my friend Kristin is making!
  20. What a beautiful floral wreath. I want to make one now.
  21. How to Tap into Your Deep Creativity – YES
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November 19, 2015

Easy Appetizer Ideas

A collection of Easy Appetizer Ideas can be found at Shutterbean.com!

Today I’m doing something different for my Snack Series. I’m showing you all of my favorite snacks that could easily become appetizers for your upcoming holiday get-togethers. They’re snacks turned Appetizers.! Snappetizers? Snacketizers? Anyways….here’s a collection of Easy Appetizer Ideas for you. Own the holidays with some of these treats on your appetizer spread.

Persimmons with Goat Cheese & Fried Sage

I might serve these at Thanksgiving….if I have enough fried sage…I EAT IT ALL when I make it.

Cranberry Brie Bruschetta

Oh gosh…think about this one. You could put little bits of turkey on top with a little fried sage to make it even fancier.

Cucumber Salmon Bites

So light. So fresh. People love when appetizers have a little vegetable situation going on. When I say people, I say me. I appreciate veggies on an appetizer tray. You gotta balance out all the puff pastry, ya know?

 

Pear & Goat Cheese Bites

Little bites are perfect thing to “pear” with wine. See what I did there? Ugh. Next!

Quick Cucumber Rolls 

I’m putting these on your radar. If you have some leftover rice, make little sushi rolls!

Caprese Bites

Pretty pretty bites. Look at those colors. Leave a little bowl out so people can put their used sticks somewhere. You don’t want to find one in your bathroom or one in your planter…

Greek Salad Bites 

Here’s a Greek version of the Caprese bites above. MMMM feta.

Parmesan Crisps

I love making a bunch of these and adding them to a cheese plate. They’re great with a little apple slice on top.

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta 

Oh goodness. Who doesn’t love bruschetta? This version has roasted tomatoes on top. YUM.

Spicy Hummus & Cucumber Bites

Another cucumber bite appetizer! Serve it up so people don’t have to stand around a dip…this prevents double dipping.

Savory Snack Mix

Make your own savory snack mix. Put a bowl on the coffee table…put one near the booze….put one on the table!

Olive Oil & Parmesan Popcorn

Don’t forget about popcorn! The olive oil & parmesan on this popcorn makes it super addictive. Make a lot!