Aug 26, 2013

Apple Crisp With Pecan and Oat Topping (Gluten Free)


It's been a while since I've posts a delicious recipe, so I thought I'd kick off this week with a yummy apple crisp with pecan & oat topping (that's also gluten free). As soon as I saw this over at Creature Comforts, I knew I had to share it with you guys. Make sure to head over there to see all the delicious pictures... they are drool worthy.

Ingredients (Filling)
4-5 apples (peeled, cored, and chopped into small pieces)
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans (unsalted)
3 Tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour mix
1/2 cup, plus 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Ingredients (Topping)
2/3 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour mix
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

  • Directions
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place 7-8 small ramekins onto a baking sheet and set aside.

    Directions (Filling)
    1. Prepare all filling ingredients and mix together until fully incorporated.
    2. Scoop mixture into ramekins, filling with the same amount in each. Be sure to leave a small amount of room at the top of each ramekin for the topping. Set aside.

    Directions (Topping)
    1. Mix the gluten-free flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon and salt in large bowl.
    2. Cut the butter into the mixture using a pastry cutter or two butter knives until it forms pea size lumps.
    3. Stir in pecans and granulated sugar (if desired) until fully incorporated.
    4. Sprinkle a generous scoop of topping onto the apple filling in each ramekin. Use the palm of your hand to press and pack topping down.

    Bake crisps for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent treat!

    Enjoy!
    source: Creature Comforts

Aug 23, 2013

Fancy Friday: Stamps, Mirrors and more

As a Social Media Manager, I spend hours on end scouring the web and falling in love with so many different things that I come across. Sometimes these 'things' don't fit into any category but are uniquely wonderful on their own. Whether it's a beautiful design, a cool product or a website that is worthy of sharing, Fancy Friday is a weekly round-up of those 'things' I fancy.
1) Heart Measuring CupsAdd a little love to your kitchen cookware with these fun heart-shaped measuring tools. Only $9, here

2) Furrari Pet Bed: Would your dog enjoy this luxurious car? Get it for $275, here
3) Confetti Dots Stamp: Jazz it up with dots! Available on Etsy, here.
4) T-Frame: Turn your favourite t-shirt into a hip, modern piece of art! Get this cool wall fixture, here.
5) Summer Garden Bikini: Gorgeous. I want and need. Get it for $150, here
6) Hello Beautiful Vinyl Mirror Sticker: Stick it on any mirror to remind yourself that YOU are beautiful. Get it, here
7) Zero Gravity Recliner: Before you get too excited, know that it costs $2,600. It sure looks relaxing! Get it, here
8) Bookshelf: How cool are these honeycomb looking shelves? Love! See it, here
Which are your favourites from this week's Fancy Friday? Have you seen any cool things around the web lately? Let me know in the comments below.

Aug 22, 2013

Move. Learn. Eat.

3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles.
SO good. Enjoy!

Royal Blue

Add some Royal Blue to your life with some of these adorable items. That scarf looks super cozy and those bow tied flats are just darling! What are you loving the most? Let me know in the comments below.

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PS. For the 'Blush & Gold' lovers...click here

Aug 20, 2013

Let's Do Cocktails

Summertime is the BEST time to go for cocktails with your girlfriends. Luckily for us, Amy Moss has created these adorable (and free) prints over at Oh Happy Day. What's your favourite drink this summer? Lately I've been loving bellinis!

Life Lately: According to my iPhone

'Life Lately: According to my iPhone' is a series that allows me to share what I've been up to and give you guys a little more insight into my personal life. Most of these end up on my Instagram, so if you'd like to follow along/see more, you can follow me here.

This summer has been quite interesting, (good & bad) but let's focus on the good! The past two weekends I was lucky enough to get out of town. I went to Toronto to visit family and New York to visit my best friend! Add some coffee, shopping, ice cream, rebelliousness, hot tennis players, and some drinks to the mix and you've got my life lately. 
Cheers to LIFE!

Hope you're all having a fabulous summer. XO

Aug 18, 2013

Puppy Love

Today's post is dedicated to all the adorable puppies on Pinterest. See more on my Puppy Love board. Happy Sunday! XO


Best for last...my Jesse. (See lots more of him, here)
Which pup are you loving? Let me know in the comments below :)
PS. Make sure to read this! (2nd most popular post of all time)

Aug 16, 2013

Fancy Friday: Cupcakes, Mugs and more

As a Social Media Manager, I spend hours on end scouring the web and falling in love with so many different things that I come across. Sometimes these 'things' don't fit into any category but are uniquely wonderful on their own. Whether it's a beautiful design, a cool product or a website that is worthy of sharing, Fancy Friday is a weekly round-up of those 'things' I fancy.
1) DIY Pom Pom Balloons: These are so cute! All you need are some balloons, pom-poms and a hot glue gun. Seems simple enough, right? See the full tutorial here

2) Ferris Wheel Cupcake Holder: I don't think I've ever seen a better way to display cupcakes...I love this! Get it, here
3) Woof Dog Bowl: Surprise your furry friend with a new bowl! Get it for $9.99, here.
4) Large Rear View Mirror: Say goodbye to those blind spots. Get it, here.
5) Infinity Hammock: Summer is sadly coming to an end. Oh, how I'd love to relax on one of these...in that exact location. Price? $6,000. Get it, here

6) Good Morning Mugs: Start your morning with these adorable mugs! Cute gift idea. Get them, here. Make sure to check out my other mug posts, here and here.

7) Eat Me Cookie Stamp: Give your cookies their own voice with this cookie stamp. Get it, here

8) Hammock: Do you love hammocks as much as I do? Make sure to check out this post :)

Which are your favourites from this week's Fancy Friday? Have you seen any cool things around the web lately? Let me know in the comments below.

Aug 14, 2013

Lovely Looks

Lovely Looks is a NEW series covering the latest looks that I'm loving!
Which is your favourite of the bunch? Let me know in the comments below!

1) Cool Coral. Source.
2) Lily's rocking the grey, turquoise, and gold. See more here.
3) This dress is so classy & feminine. Blair is a babe. See more here. 
4) Loving this romper. Sorry gals, this one's sold out. Source.
5) I looove blush & gold. Remember this? Source.
Make sure to check out my S T Y L E Pinterest board for more! XO

We're All Addicts

Hilarious comic by Ethan Waghorn

Aug 13, 2013

A Roundup Of Beautiful Flowers

Wake up & smell the flowers. Life is beautiful.
Spoiler Alert: Lots of PINK ahead :)
1) Pink, Ivory, Yellow...love the mix!
2) Love these pink peonies below! Taken by the talented Jessica Holden. Visit her website here
3) Simply beautiful! Love the mix of flowers & colours. 
4) Pink Sunflowers? Apparently they exist and are quite lovely.
5) Blush Tulips are just so classy. Taken by the awesome Stephanie Sterjovski...love her! 
6) Flower Centrepieces. Can't go wrong with shades of pink & yellow.
7) DIY Giant Paper Roses. Created by the amazing Studio DIY.
8) Dahlias & Ranunculus. Lovely shades of pink and purple. (I'm such a girly girl)
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