Delivery!!!

I recently ordered a pair of Jamison Ankle boots by dolce vita. I'd had my eye on them for quite some time and when I found them on http://www.solestruck.com/ with free shipping to Canada I couldn’t resist.

I was thrilled when I saw them waiting for me on the front steps on Friday afternoon. After reading a bunch of reviews I decided to go from my usual 7 ½ to an 8. I was a little worried the extra ½ would make them look too clunky but since the boot is very narrow the size 8 fits like a glove….or a good pair of shoes.

The only hesitation I had when opening the box was that they were a bit more gray then the photo let on. I think next time I would go for the ‘Natural’ vs. ‘Taupe’ The photos on the website were too close to tell the different but to be honest I got over it very quickly and am loving my new ankle boots. I can’t wait to pair them with jeans, skirts, dresses and jean shorts when summer hits. Is bad that I’m contemplating the black pair???

http://www.solestruck.com/dolce-vita-jamison-taupe-suede/index.html

Red Velvet Cupcakes

I’d like to give a big thank you to Foodgawker but more specifically Ambrosia.

 http://www.ambrosiabaking.com/2011/08/red-velvet-cupcakes.html

Last night I successfully made a batch of tasty and delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes for my Valentine! (ok so they may have been a day late and may have been my second attempt but let’s not talk about that).

After checking each step of the recipe approximately 20 times I was delighted when out came a dozen moist, fluffy, deep red cupcakes!

Daumer was so proud.. I was just happy that they didn't come out like hockey pucks again. I unfortunely don't have anyone to blame but myself. I'm thinking it was probably because I was running from the kitchen to the living room to watch the bachelor every two minutes.

I purchased an icing kit with multiple tips and plastic bags from Michaels and once the cupcakes were cool I began swirling on the cream cheese icing. I noticed the icing softened by the time I got to the 9^th or 10^th cupcake from my hands and the kitchen being toasty. I think I should have followed the advice from Ambrosia and not filled the whole bag with icing but now I know for next time.

This has boosted my confidence and got me thinking of the next delicious treat I can make.

What I'm listening to : Pistol Annies

I've always loved Miranda Lambert and her tough redneck country sound so it was no surprise that I instantly loved her new albulm. Although she's a solo artist she's paired up with her two friends and created Pistol Annies.

"It began on a wild hair: Two girlfriends on a giddy whim, calling a third gal late one night with an invitation to join the fun and maybe start a little trouble — and a band." - Miranda

Ashley Monroe (Hippie Annie)

Angaleena Presley (Holler Annie)

Miranda Lambert- Lone star Annie

They're debut album is called hell on heels and it's fun, creative and empowers the redneck women in all of us. Their songs cover things like loving Boys from the South, setting your house on fire, getting married in beige, drinking beers and shooting your husband!

I definitely recommend you check it them out!!

http://www.pistolannies.com/