Football Recipe: Mexican Chicken Dip

I found this Chicken Dorito Casserole recipe from Bev Cooks in one of my (many) Sunday Pinterest binges and thought it would make an awesome dip for watching football on Sunday (Go Dolphins!)



What You'll Need:
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 can of Rotel (Funny story: I bought the hot Rotel thinking Oh, this won't be all that spicy. HOLY JALAPEÑO, WAS IT HOT! So, if you prefer a milder flavor, opt for the original Rotel. I like spicy food, so I thought it was great)
3 cups of cheese
1 packet of taco seasoning

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the ingredients in a big bowl. I added in 1 of the cups of cheese when mixing (it was really by accident since I skipped through the instructions.) You're looking to get this to a sloppy dog food consistency (appetizing, I know).
2. Poor your mixture into a casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 2 cups of cheese
3. Stick that puppy in the over for 30 minutes and you're done!

Serve with your favorite tortilla chips & enjoy.

Wine Glass Charms Tutorial

About a year and a half ago, I hosted my first housewarming party with a skeleton keys theme and I made the most adorable set of wine charms for the event.

What You'll Need:

- Wire Hoops (I purchased Earwire Hoop Rings 25mm - 20 Gauge for $2.99 from House of Joiwind on Etsy.)

- Small pliers

- Jump Rings (you may not need them if your charms already have jump rings)

- Tweezers

- Charms & beads 

Steps:

1. Open your wire hoop and flatten the top. I left it at a bit of angle where I could still put the beads in but could close them without bending them again. 

2. If your charms require jump rings, add those now. (For a great tutorial on how to use jump rings, visit My Girlish Whims)

3. Start adding beads

4. Finish adding your beads, close the ring and you're done!

I made each charm different. I can't decide which is my favorite!

These make the perfect housewarming gift, hostess gift, stocking stuffer, office gift, whatever! I'm totally hooked and am thinking of creating an Asian set with some left over charms I have from other projects.

Falling for Fall: Easy Ways to Add Autumn Touches to Your Decor

With the unofficial end of summer fast approaching, it’s time to look forward to one of my favorite seasons – fall. I’ve always loved fall for its rich and earthy color palette and cozy feeling. I’m a huge believer of decorating for you, based on your likes and needs, and not based on the latest trends. However, injecting fall décor into your everyday style and design is super simple to pull off with some of these suggestions.

Change your throw cushions. 
This is a simple way to make a big impact. Adding warm oranges, golds and reds can instantly get you into the comfy feeling of fall. For those with color pallets that don’t lend themselves to these warms, muted colors, try incorporating that fall feeling with textured neutrals like burlap and canvas. Whether you decide to buy new throw pillows, buy covers for existing pillows or make your own, here are a few of my favorite looks:

Photo From: Laura Winslow Photography

Photo From: The Couture Rooms, Inc

Smells. 
While colors may be the first thing people see when invited into your home, the first impression will be how your home smells. Change the candles being used around the house with classic fall scents such as pumpkin, cinnamon, apples and cranberries. For centerpieces on the coffee and dining tables, add cinnamon sticks and whole nutmeg along with fall floral staples. Which is your favorite scent?

Photo From: Just a Smidgen

Bring life to old decorations.
If adding traditional touches of fall to your home décor is not your taste, or in your budget, don’t fret. Old Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations can easily be updated to your year-round style. Those pumpkins you decorate with on Halloween? Show them some love with a coat of metallic spray. Or, pick up some pine cones during an afternoon walk and shower them with a heavy dose of glitter. These make great vase fillers and can be added throughout your home.

Photo From: Huffington Post