Mixed Bag…lot’s of goodness!!


None of the below topics were blog-worthy enough on their own, but together created a rather good post so here we go!! 


Firmoo


When Firmoo reached out to me to do a review of their services along with a pair of glasses, my first thought was, but I don’t wear prescription glasses!! Rather than let a great pair of glasses go to waste I asked Gary if he wanted to test out the service and get some glasses. I think we all know his answer to that one!! 

Although he was a bit skeptical about ordering prescription lenses online he said the process was so easy! They even have a virtual look viewer that you can test run how the glasses will look on you! If you’re interested in which ones he chose – you can view them here. Knowing what I know now and how quick the company turns their orders around – I would 100% order glasses from them since they have non prescription lenses as well as sunglasses too! If you’re interested you can check out their Free Glasses program – yes free!! 

American Music Awards Fashion

Taylor Swift//Selena Gomez// Kate Beckinsale 

I’m going to admit I missed almost the entire show because I forgot it was on, but one thing I never miss is the fashion!! Even though celebrities tend to go a bit more casual with their red carpet looks – I couldn’t help but choose a few dressed up favorites!! Just as a side note – I thought Selena’s dress was so much prettier in the back than the front – it wasn’t very flattering…

Fergie//Julianne Hough//Becky G

Maybe this is a sign I’m getting older, but I had no clue who this Becky G girl was, but she has a song called Shower…yep! Ladies with the high slit – Love it! 

Thanksgiving Menu

Aside from the turkey and stuffing, I’m actually going to be making most of the sides!! On the menu is stuffed mushrooms, asparagus wrapped with prosciutto, roasted baby carrots, fresh cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes! I’ve never made cranberry sauce. but when Andy posted her recipe last week I knew I had to try it!! 

So there you have a mixed bag of thoughts floating around!! Happy Tuesday!! 




xo,


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  1. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    November 25, 2014 / 11:47 am

    Ohh all that food looks delish! And Gary's new glasses look good! I have no idea who Becky G is either… oops. And I agree, Selena's dress was not very flattering from the front but from the back… wow!!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  2. Stacy G
    November 25, 2014 / 11:56 am

    I love Gary's new frames. I caught a glimpse of the red carpet and I thought Julianne looked amazing! I love roasted baby carrots, I can never stop eating them! The asparagus looks great too! xo

  3. B @ The Sequin Notebook
    November 25, 2014 / 12:01 pm

    Fergie and Julianne looked fantastic! Good luck with all that side dish prep – I'm responsible for the stuffed mushrooms, and then additional help with other dishes as needed, haha! Glad the Firmoos worked out for Gary – they look great!

  4. Nadine
    November 25, 2014 / 12:14 pm

    The glasses look good!

    I have never made fresh cranberry sauce either but I really want to! I don't even know if I have ever had it. We always have the canned stuff. Which is more solid than sauce….ya know?!

  5. Beauty Follower
    November 25, 2014 / 12:21 pm

    Nice glasses!

    The 3 ladies in the first row are my faves.

    The asparagus look so delicious 🙂

  6. Rebecca Jo
    November 25, 2014 / 12:29 pm

    I have to make some sides. I'm totallychecking totally checking out the stuffed mushroom recipe

  7. Elle Sees
    November 25, 2014 / 12:34 pm

    i cannot cook, but a diy with cranberries for beauty, and i'm allll over it.

  8. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    November 25, 2014 / 12:53 pm

    Gary picked a good pair of glasses. I totally missed the AMA's but love seeing the fashion. Fergie is looking fierce. I think the prosciutto wrapped asparagus is the winner. 😉

  9. Pink and Fabulous
    November 25, 2014 / 12:54 pm

    Can I come to your Thanksgiving? Your menu sounds SO delicious!!

  10. Kate at Green Fashionista
    November 25, 2014 / 12:54 pm

    The glasses look great on him! I've been wondering how to do my "photo shoot" for my glasses hence the delay 😛

    All that food looks delish! I can't wait to feast this week!

  11. Maggie
    November 25, 2014 / 12:57 pm

    I love those glasses!! I used Firmoo recently and I would totally recommend it, too! I also am digging anything Taylor Swift right now, and her dress is fab! And that food…I'm so hungry!!

    Maggie
    PolishedClosets.com

  12. Ashley
    November 25, 2014 / 1:02 pm

    I must be old too… no clue who Becky G is or her song ‘Shower’ HA! Loved T. Swift’s outfit!

  13. awhite
    November 25, 2014 / 1:03 pm

    The AMA's were fun to watch this year- and I admit, I didn't know who Becky G was when she walked out, either, ha! 🙂

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  14. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    November 25, 2014 / 1:07 pm

    Hahahahha I am totally using my Firmoo review for Mark as well 😉 I think I know what that shower song is and I turn it off every time I hear it.

  15. Jillian
    November 25, 2014 / 1:17 pm

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  16. Jillian
    November 25, 2014 / 1:18 pm

    mmmm that thanksgiving food looks so good!! xo jillian – stop by! I'm hosting a $150 MINTED giveaway on cornflake dreams

  17. Ally- Life as I know it
    November 25, 2014 / 1:24 pm

    Never heard of Becky G but then again I rarely know who these new singers are that all the kids listen to these days! Love Gary's glasses!

  18. kerri @ cheshire kat
    November 25, 2014 / 1:31 pm

    oh the AMAs – i love all the same outfits you chose! some were just terrible but that is how it goes. cool about the glasses ordering! i barely need them myself (just for computer) so i'm picky when it comes to my glasses. that seems like an easy solution. xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

  19. Courtney B
    November 25, 2014 / 1:53 pm

    Genius idea to have Gary try the glasses!
    LOVE TSwift's dress! So good! Eric and I watched a bit of the AMA's… we felt so old and lame. We hardly knew who anyone was, HA!

  20. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes
    November 25, 2014 / 2:01 pm

    Love when Gary joins in on the blogging fun! I didn't get to watch the AMAs but I checked out all the fashionistas and I love the ones you picked!
    ~Elise @ highheelsglitteringeyes.blogspot.com

  21. Karly @ What Karly Said
    November 25, 2014 / 2:02 pm

    Good for you girl for tackling all the Thanksgiving sides! Everything on the menu looks delicious. I just received my Firmoo glasses in the mail yesterday, and I'm loving them so far – I'll have a full review up later next month. 🙂 I'm with you about the AMA's – who in the world is Becky G.?! I'm getting too old for this stuff.

  22. Jenn
    November 25, 2014 / 2:02 pm

    Those glasses look so good on him! I've heard a lot of great things about Firmoo.
    I have no idea who Becky G is either–maybe we are getting old (nooooo!) but I kinda like her dress.
    Your Thanksgiving menu looks yummyyyy!!! Hope you have a good day girl!!

  23. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    November 25, 2014 / 2:04 pm

    I totally forgot about the AMAs and am sad I missed the red carpet! I'll be making some traditional sides for our Thanksgiving too. 🙂 Yours look much fancier than mine though. haha

  24. Leslie Lukens Martin
    November 25, 2014 / 2:05 pm

    The glasses look great on Gary! And the fact that they were free….wow, that makes them look even better! 🙂 I didn't see Taylor Swift's full performance on the AMAs, but I saw a few recaps…WHOA…that whole production kinda blew my mind. That girl knows how to impress!

  25. Micah - Five One and Fabulous
    November 25, 2014 / 2:12 pm

    thank you for posting the link for the glasses!! i normally wear contacts, but need a new pair of glasses. can't wait to try it! also, those recipes look delicious! have a great thanksgiving! 🙂

    Five One & Fabulous Blog

  26. Kristen
    November 25, 2014 / 2:13 pm

    I didn't watch the AMAs at all (didn't even know they were on till the next day) but oh my goodness, Taylor Swift looks amazing. Seriously, it's not fair. I had to google the front of Selena's dress- ew. The back is definitely better.

  27. Marie
    November 25, 2014 / 2:13 pm

    I need new glasses, totally going to check them out. Good luck making the sides for Thanksgiving, that's alot of work. Lol. I'm so not a great cook.

  28. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    November 25, 2014 / 2:16 pm

    We watched the AMA's and Chris kept asking me who certain people were, and I was like I don't know haha. I missed the red carpet though. I liked Taylor Swift's dress and Fergie's though. I'm making stuffing and green bean casserole today. Gary looks good in those glasses. Chris tried a pair like that on and they didn't look good on him, I was like ew take those off haha. I hope that you're having a great day so far! 🙂

  29. Kate @ Like American Honey
    November 25, 2014 / 2:16 pm

    I watched some of the AMAs and felt like a cranky old woman, haha. Definitely have no idea who Becky G is.

  30. Julia
    November 25, 2014 / 2:17 pm

    I love the glasses, they look great on him! I just got mine last night and I LOVE them! Have fun cooking all your sides! All those recipes sound amazing! 🙂

  31. JMO
    November 25, 2014 / 2:25 pm

    Glasses look great actually! Lovin' your looks- especially little selena! That menu is getting me so pumped for Thursday!

  32. Shannon Jenkins
    November 25, 2014 / 2:34 pm

    I love Gary's new glasses!! Loved all the fashion at the AMAs! Taylor looked amazing! Oh man that menu looks so amazing!! Can't wait until Thursday!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  33. The Siberian American
    November 25, 2014 / 2:47 pm

    I love Gary's new glasses! Selena looks so grown up nowadays. Your menu looks so tasty-I'm so ready for Thursday! 🙂

  34. Jess
    November 25, 2014 / 2:56 pm

    I don't know who Becky G is, but the back of Selena Gomez's dress is killer. So sleek & gorgeous.

  35. Christina
    November 25, 2014 / 2:59 pm

    look at gary all hunky in his glasses! i love them! hope you two have a perfect thanksgiving!

  36. Becky M
    November 25, 2014 / 2:59 pm

    I actually ordered from them a while ago and was happy with them! He looks great! And those dresses look amazing as usual! Happy Tuesday!

    madeintheshadeblog.com

  37. Kateri Von Steal
    November 25, 2014 / 3:00 pm

    Okay random – I love his penguin shirt!

  38. Zelle B.
    November 25, 2014 / 3:02 pm

    Loving all of this! T.Swift looks fab, oh my goodness. And all those Thanksgiving foods — I'm starving now and ready for Thursday!
    xo! Southern Style

  39. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    November 25, 2014 / 3:10 pm

    MFD wanted to use my Firmoo offer, I never got around to placing it. I'm behind on a lot of things. LOL. Those glasses are great for him!

    I love love love asparagus wrapped in prosciutto.

  40. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    November 25, 2014 / 3:42 pm

    You'll see my Firmoo review tomorrow. 😉 Those glasses look really good on him.
    Love your Thanksgiving sides menu! We do the turkey and pies; that's enough work for me. 🙂

  41. Jamie
    November 25, 2014 / 3:55 pm

    I love stuffed mushrooms!

  42. MakeMeUpMia
    November 25, 2014 / 4:01 pm

    I just watched the awards this morning while I drank my coffee, I loved Taylor's dress. It was different & lovely. Gary looks so handsome in his new glasses!

  43. Claire
    November 25, 2014 / 4:06 pm

    Those dresses are fabulous! Everyone looked great at the awards!

    God bless,
    XO, Claire
    Http:// littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com

  44. Leslie
    November 25, 2014 / 4:13 pm

    Your Thanksgiving menu looks delicious! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

  45. Kelly Mock
    November 25, 2014 / 4:20 pm

    Those carrots look soooo yummy!

  46. Lisa { Mom Wife Design Life Blog}
    November 25, 2014 / 4:34 pm

    I tried Firmoo and I am actually really happy with my glasses! FREE glasses ! All I had to pay was shipping and they are very sturdy!

    Showered With Design

  47. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    November 25, 2014 / 4:55 pm

    Stuffed mushrooms… Yum!!! My little sister (she's 6) is obsessed with Becky G. She played one of her songs for me – it was ridiculous lol. My poor dad who has to listen to that all day!!
    Love the styles you chose!!

  48. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair
    November 25, 2014 / 5:07 pm

    You make me hungry!

  49. Anonymous
    November 25, 2014 / 5:39 pm

    Look at that cute (and hip!) hub of yours. I knew you should host Thanksgiving next year and this just confirms it with that menu ha.

  50. Anonymous
    November 25, 2014 / 5:40 pm

    I completely forgot the awards were on (I don't actually know if I even ever knew they were on Sunday in the first place…) until I was driving over to my friend's house to watch the Giants game and heard coverage of the red carpet on the radio. Oops! I never miss the big ones (Oscars, Emmys, Grammys) though… especially because I generally have no clue who half the people are at the smaller shows anymore! #oldladyproblems?
    Ohhhh that prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, get in my belly!

  51. Carolyn
    November 25, 2014 / 5:53 pm

    OMG. Bacon wrapped asparagus? My husband would be all over that! HAHAHA

  52. Pamela @ alittleglitter.com
    November 25, 2014 / 6:45 pm

    Selena's dress is so hot! Backless is my fave look. I cant even rock it because I need to wear a bra though. You know how it is. We've discussed #bigboobproblems before as they related to fur vests. My daughter LOVES Becky G.

  53. Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    November 25, 2014 / 7:33 pm

    Love the dresses you picked out! I really like Taylor's dress, but I can't stand her! Selena is often on my best dressed lists. Love her red carpet looks!

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

  54. Ashley @BeautyBrain.org
    November 25, 2014 / 7:34 pm

    I missed the AMA's too and I was so mad! But I loved Taylor Swifts dress.

  55. Darcy
    November 25, 2014 / 7:54 pm

    I forgot about the AMAs until the last hour.. whoops! Loved Taylor and Selena!
    amemoryofus.com

  56. Amy {Cupcakes+Couture}
    November 25, 2014 / 8:09 pm

    i actually wear my firmoo sunglasses all the time – they've held up really well for just $40!! i missed the AMAs as well so i'm totally out of the loop…

  57. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    November 25, 2014 / 8:25 pm

    I tried out Firmoo for sunglasses about a year ago and the process was easy to do online. I think Gary picked ones that suit him well!! Love all of those dresses especially TS's and Fergie's dress.

  58. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    November 25, 2014 / 9:02 pm

    Aw, glad Gary got his own little feature & yay for new glasses! (I'm also expecting to get my order in soon!) And I only caught the very end of the AMAs and that whole "steamy" performance with Iggy & J-Lo… nothing special. Definitely not the best award show but I really liked Taylor's dress!

  59. Kathleen @ Carrie Bradshaw Lied
    November 25, 2014 / 9:05 pm

    I didn't get around to watching the AMA's so thanks for catching me up on the most important part…the red carpet! Happy Thanksgiving to you XOXO –

  60. Unknown
    November 25, 2014 / 9:33 pm

    I did stuffed mushrooms last year and they were so yummy! Must add the prosciutto wrapped asparagus to my list! xo

  61. P!nky
    November 25, 2014 / 10:24 pm

    He is rocking those glasses!

    I didn't watch the awards this year, oops!

    Stuffed Mushrooms are my favorite, Everything sounds delicious!

  62. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman
    November 25, 2014 / 10:33 pm

    I got my new glasses yesterday and I love them. I don't wear glasses either but I got some just for fun. Will be reviewing as well. Love the ones you got your hubs!

  63. Unknown
    November 25, 2014 / 10:42 pm

    Okay, let's start with the stuffed mushrooms!!! They are my fave!! Taylor is looking ridiculously amazing lately! That green dress is insane…and so is her body! I totally forgot the AMA's were on too! So impressed you got the hubs to pose! My better half is extremely camera shy lol!

    taffetaandtulips.com

  64. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    November 25, 2014 / 10:43 pm

    Wow! Can I come to your Thanksgiving?!?! :-p Those sides look delicious!

  65. Kay R.
    November 26, 2014 / 12:01 am

    Oh they look great on him!! Good choice!

  66. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    November 26, 2014 / 2:36 am

    Your dinner sounds amazing! Fun fact, I got a pair of glasses from Firmoo and then DG decided he wanted a pair too. 🙂 Also, love your picks from th AMAs. xo

  67. Unknown
    November 26, 2014 / 3:21 am

    I love Fergie's outfit – I feel like she really know her body and how to dress her curves well. Stunning!

    – Deniz
    dressedupdeniz.com

  68. Kelsey Bang
    November 26, 2014 / 5:27 am

    looks like great glasses! very handsome
    kelseybang.com

  69. Love CompassionateLee
    November 26, 2014 / 7:12 am

    Ooo the prosciutto wrapped asparagus looks amazing! Enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones, Biana 🙂

  70. Joey Hodges
    November 26, 2014 / 2:05 pm

    Those glasses look so good on Gary!! I love that you passed along your offer to him 🙂 I really enjoyed working with that company!

  71. RedTagChicLosAngeles
    November 26, 2014 / 3:11 pm

    Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

    Rebecca
    redtagchiclosangeles.com

  72. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    November 28, 2014 / 12:46 am

    I don't watch awards shows anymore but I always loooove seeing what the girls wore afterwards!

  73. Carly
    November 30, 2014 / 8:11 pm

    YES! What was up with the front of Selena's dress? I couldn't figure it out– maybe because she wasn't wearing a bra because of the back? Her look was my favorite too– just not the front of the dress! I've been on a mushroom kick lately so stuffed mushrooms sound amazing!

  74. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    December 1, 2014 / 7:34 pm

    I would be so nervous to order glasses offline! But how cool is that! Gary is such a tropper… Michael would have refused. Lol. I hope your side dishes turned out great! They all sound so delicious! 🙂

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