Hello, El Niño...What to Wear on a Rainy Day!

I had all my West Coast Fashionistas in mind while writing this post!

My Boots: The North Face 

I have had them for years and they are my go-to for rain and snow.

If you are like me the second you see (or even hear) rain you just want to stay in your cozy clothes and stay indoors. Unfortunately, especially for us working adults, this is not always an option. So here is what I did...I went on the hunt for some stylish rainy day essentials to help y'all out of the house on those cold and wet (hopefully not also windy) days. 

Packing for Apres Ski

I am super excited because I have a ski trip to South Lake Tahoe, with some of my favorite humans, on the books for February. Other than bachelorette parties and weddings I don't remember the last time we did a group trip (especially one that includes our hubbies). In fact, we may never have done this before. I am thinking there is a new tradition on the horizon.

This is the West Shore (where we usually go with my family)

In typical Mavelle Style fashion I am already thinking about what to pack; especially for Apres Ski...priorities people!

Resolutions and Goals for 2016!

Happy New Year, Lovies!

I am not one to really make New Years Resolutions...why you ask? Because I usually forget what they are come March. However, this year, if I tell all of you and put it in writing, maybe, I will be able to stick to it. Are you prepared to hold me accountable?

Crazy Good Monkey Bread!

If you are looking for something seriously delicious to serve on Christmas morning...or any morning really...then look no further. The below recipe, Crazy Good Monkey Bread, is basically what would happen if a doughnut hole met a cinnamon roll, put a ring on it, and had a baby! Be prepared to get addicted and to spend an extra, well worth it, 15 minutes on the elliptical. 

My Love Affair with Boots! It's bad people!

Yikes...so I just counted...26 pairs of boots currently fill my closet! Holy S&*T! I think I have a problem. I feel horrible even admitting that. I hope my husband doesn't read this post.

As you can see I LOVE boots. All types of boots...I am talking riding, over the knee, knee high, mid-rise, ankle, causal, comfy, rainy-day boots, snow boots, dress-up and dress-down boots...ALL BOOTS! I am getting excited just typing about it. 

Homemade Apple Crisp...a Fall Must-Have!

With Thanksgiving less than 24-hours away I am sure more than just a few of us have food on the brain; especially pies...pumpkin pies...apple pies...pecan pies...the list goes on. However, I am over here like "where's the apple crisp?" Am I right? I mean fall and apples go together like turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, wine and well, food! 

This Thanksgiving surprise your friends and family with apple crisp in addition to pie; I am not suggesting you give up the pie...let's not get crazy here. 

Below is my recipe for delicious homemade apple crisp.