birthday weekend

the fiancé's birthday weekend started early this morning at an adorable neighborhood cafe for brunch. they opened last year & we finally gave it a try. it's cozy, plus it has wall sockets. i foresee weekday trips with my laptop here.

brussels sprouts + bacon

one of my favorite meals to whip up is brussels sprouts with bacon & caramelized onions. it's quick, easy, filling, & oh so flavorful! the idea of using turkey bacon, just now popped into my head as im typing this, so that will be my next version to try..with turkey bacon! a much healthier alternative & hoping it will taste just as amazing! when i make it i use 2 pounds of brussel sprouts. perfect for both lunch & dinner as well as for left over eating at work!

joy

pure joy is spending time with my baby cousin & niece. no one is ever to old for fun at the park!

banana fana fo fana

ive been craving banana bread lately so i decided to make good use of my recent vintage pyrex acquisition & make some banana bread this morning. warm banana bread is so comforting & with a slither of butter, its perfect for breakfast.

dinner for two

tonight's dinner consisted of eggplant parmesan & clams in linguine pasta. i find that these divided pyrex dishes are just the perfect size for home cooked meals between the fiancé & i.

can't wait to say..YES!

dear future wedding dress,

wherever you are, i can't wait to meet you!

love,
nessa

when it rains, it pours

ive been on a winning streak as of late with my vintage pyrex finds! when it rains, it pours & in this case i couldn't be more thankful. i scored these spring blossom refrigerator sets & casserole dishes for one dollar each from a seller who wanted to get rid of them since she was moving out of state. it was in mint condition & some were even unused! what an amazing deal!

one week later i got the coveted primary refrigerator set! a complete set for the price of one dish! what sweet deals ive been scoring lately!

cake topper

i made this cake topper banner for my friends birthday. i took me longer than expected because the string kept fraying making it difficult to string the letters. bakers twine would've been a much better alternative. nonetheless, im happy with the end result. practice makes perfect & i need it since ill be making one for my friends engagement party.

homemade pizookies topped with generous scoops of ice cream was also on the menu.