I looooooove being married.
I mean SERIOUSLY, the Lord gave me a gift in my husband. (Isn’t he just darling!?)
Something that I am INCREDIBLYgrateful for though is the gift the Lord gave me in the family I married into! I am So thankful for my in laws! They are so wonderful!
My sister-in-law is one of my favorite people on the planet <3
I have a wonderful new Grandmother!
And the BEST extended family!!!
(My wedding was SO dreamy… I will post a few more pics from that special day.)
(Steve Willis is a genius. So grateful for his artistic work!)
OK- Now that my wedding photo BOMB is done… 😉
My In Laws are amazing, compassionate, tender and LOVING parents to Justin and I. They are spending Thanksgiving with us this year and it is actually the FIRST time we have seen them since our wedding! That was almost 14 months ago! (Hence the picture inspiration!!!)
As I am reflecting on family this holiday season, my heart is just so grateful to Ronnie & Brenda for raising up my husband as the man he is today. He is so sweet, kind and sincere, and I know that those traits were passed down from his parents!
I encourage you to purposefully reflect on things that make you GRATEFUL and THANKFUL this week. It is so easy to get caught up in all the holiday hustle and bustle, but really the things that matter are love and family. Think upon these things and tell those around you how much they mean to you and why you love and appreciate them.
So to you Ronnie and Brenda, I am thankful to be grafted into the Thomas family!
Well Friends, it’s been a while, but I felt like it was time for a FLASH SALE!
I want to give you 35% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER!
That’s RIGHT!
All you have to do is pop over to my FB page Rachael Dee
1.LIKE the page (if you haven’t already!)
2. LIKE flash sale photo
3. SHARE the flash sale status!
Check out HUNDREDS of items HERE!
Comment on the photo (or photos) you want to purchase.
Let me know when your order is COMPLETE and leave me an email address.
I will send you an invoice through PayPal!
I know that in the fashion world right now, there are many poor uses of these wonderful additions to the “pants” category, but leggings bring great comfort and ease while still looking polished!
Wait. Hold UP. Did she REALLY just put leggings in the PANTS category??
Yes. Why YES I did.
I mean, come on now! Leggings DONE RIGHT look awesome! I’m not talking about wearing TIGHTS with a cutoff top or even a thin cotton legging with a cropped shirt…Seriously ladies. No one wants to see your underwear print… or the dreaded camel toe. Please. Spare us the pain and discomfort.
I am however talking about my FAVORITE way to look chic and feel comfy all day!
Behold! THE LEGGING!
There are 3 things I love the most about a leggings versatility!
1. You have a great diversity of fabric choices, which allows your level of comfort to be maximized. I tend to stick with cotton, but have some leggings in tweed that are great.
2. Perfect for BOOTS! I remember in my mid 20’s when boots made a huge impact on the way my friends and I dressed. Skinny jeans hadn’t fully made their entrance and we would tuck and roll our pant legs into socks to get that fitted feel. No need with the legging!
3. Perfect transition for summer dresses into your fall and winter wardrobe. Most of my dresses are in a classic print or solid color, so when layered with a pair of leggings and some boots, I have an adorable ensemble and I stay nice and warm.
MY CURRENT OBSESSION: PRINTED LEGGINGS!!!
Here is where it gets FUN! I love the new addition of prints because it allows you to stay trending with all of the bright colors, fresh floral designs and my favorite trend right now… AZTEC!!!
These leggings are hitting stores everywhere and are super cozy for the fall and winter months.
In this picture I took a variety of prints and colors, giving some easy examples of how you can wear this trend. I would pair it with a cozy sweater or drapey long sleeve tee and then add any assortment of boot options! Stick with an Ugg style boot for a casual look, or match a calf length leather boot for a touch of class. Toss on a scarf or chic beanie and you have an effortless yet adorable look!
As always, never underestimate the simplicity of some simple jewelry to finish off your look.
Here are 3 different looks with printed leggings!
Soft & Cozy
Classy & Chic
Simply Casual
(all photos from Polyvore at http://rachael-dee-thomas.polyvore.com/)
Getcreative! Have fun and let your own unique sense of style shine though!
Let me know in the comments below YOUR favorite way to wear leggings.
I love breakfast. LOVE IT.
We Are big breakfast believers in our house!
Yet on Saturday morning I wanted something warm, cozy and CHEESY.
(Mmmmmmmmmm cheese.)
So I looked through a couple of casserole recipes and whipped up this beauty! (The hubs is already requesting I make it again!)
SUCCESSSSSSSSS!!! 😉
I affectionately call it my Oooey Gooey Cheesey Breakfast Bake!
So easy and the recipe is so versatile!!!
All the ingredients (except for the cheese) make this recipe Paleo friendly and is a great hearty meal for a cold winter morning.
I chose to include yummy sweet potatoes, veggies, sausage and eggs. AND CHEESE! I love the fact that you could easily swap out bacon, chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, squash, etc! Sky is the limit.
My motto in any sort of cooking is to be flexible and versatile. I rarely follow a recipe to the dot, and always add lots of yummy spices. This recipe will NOT disappoint and is sure to be a family favorite!!
So here we go!
I started out sauteing a mixture of onions and bell peppers.
While those were getting the onions nice and toasty,I chopped up the sweet potatoes and spinach.
Next I boiled the sweet potatoes for 10 min (or until tender) on med high, then drained them one finished.
As the sweet potatoes are boiling, I started cooking the yummy, delicious, smells oh so good sausage!!!
Once fully cooked, I added in the sweet potatoes and veggies, and mixed all up. Doesn’t that look DELISH!!?
After that’s all mixed up make sure you grease your pan with some coconut oil. This way it won’t be permanently plastered to your lovely bake ware 😉
Once everything is ready to go, place the sausage and veggie mixture in the pan and smooth evenly. Then place the egg mixture all over the mix and stirred gently. (I beat the eggs with salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper)
NOW. LETS TALK CHEESE. :)))
Depending on your choice of veggie mixture and favors you choose to season with, get creative on the choice of cheese you use!! Parmesan, Colby, jack or cheddar, GO NUTS!! We chose to use a Colby jack blend and covered the entire mixture with it. Mmmmmm cheeeeeese….. Nom nom nom
Pop it into the over at 350 for about 35-40 min and…
VOILA!!!!! Oooey Gooey Cheesy Breakfast Bake!!!
Well there you have it friends!!! Healthy for a low-carb lifestyle and PERFECT for weekends or CHRISTMAS MORNING!! So simple & easy to make and you’ll have plenty of leftovers!
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did (and my husband raving approval)
I would lover for you to join me for my next post on Clean Eating where I’ll post my famous Almond Meal Meatloaf!!!
Let me know what you think of this breakfast and comment below your favorite early morning meal 🙂
This is the first in a series I am going to be starting on a variety of fun fashion trends, new designs from my handmade jewelry line, as well as interviews with beautiful women in the fashion industry and real women who simply want to create and express their own fashion in everyday life.
Can I just say I am SO excited!
Over the past 9 months since I have launched rachaeldee.com, I finally started walking in a dream and passion that God gave me years ago. Its not just the ability to make handmade jewelry that is trendy, fashionable and affordable that has me excited. Its also the reality that I have met so many artisans who sell their products, fashion or art forms as they fully embrace and exude the beauty that God has given them in their own unique area of influence. This is what makes me excited to do what I love and call it my job!
Art, beauty and fashion, I truly believe is an expression that the God of allCREATIONhas blessed and gifted His people with. It is the unique trades and gifts that are meant to enhance and beautiful His people! For me, designing artisan, hand made jewelry is really about women adorning themselves with the beauty of Jesus and celebrating the fact that they represent the heart of God! The jewelry is just the fun part 😉
I want to take Thursdays as an opportunity to connect with YOU. I want to talk trends, take away points and hear your input on the day to day hustle and bustle of being the best YOU that YOU can be. You might be a stay at home mom, a college student, a working-two-jobs-single mom just trying to pay the bills. You might be some fancy pants lawyer with a gift of justice, a hairdresser or nanny. AND YOU KNOW WHAT!!? Each and every one of you is beautiful!
Each and every one of you have an aspect of Gods beauty to express and give to those around you…
AND I WANT TO CELEBRATE THAT IN YOU!
To start today’s first TRENDSETTING topic, I have chosen one of my favorite Fall/Winter color trends:
COBALT BLUE!
This color trend is a rich, saturated hue of blue that is sure to stand out on any skin tone.
It is seen to be paired well with a steel grey, simple black, white, cherry red or even neutral taupe!
Again, my motto is be bright, bold and beautiful in whatever you choose wear.
Let the daring and dashing side of your personality SHINE through a simple statement piece.
Too scared to use Cobalt Blue as the main thrust of color in your outfit!?
I have some beautiful friends who love to keep a simple, sleek, neutral silhouette while using the trending color in their accessories instead of the totality of their ensemble!
Cobalt blue is a fun, life-giving color that speaks of peace, stability, calmness but importantly of CONFIDENCE.
So this week, open up the door to trying this gorgeous fall color trend and see how it makes you feel, how it improves your confidence and makes you walk with a bit of swagger 😉
Comment below with YOUR best tips and tricks in using this stunning color! I read every response and want to hear your thoughts!
They are so wonderful!
My sister-in-law is one of my favorite people on the planet <3
I have a wonderful new Grandmother!
And the BEST extended family!!!
(My wedding was SO dreamy… I will post a few more pics from that special day.)
(Steve Willis is a genius. So grateful for his artistic work!)
to the over at 350 for about 35-40 min and…
(Via Pinterest-
(Via Pinterest-
