On Thanksgiving my aunt had the most amazing dessert- Oreo Truffle balls.  I, of course, needed the recipe from her and was surprised to find out how easy they are… and they’re no bake!

Ingredients:

• 1 package Oreos
• 8oz cream cheese, softened
• chocolate bark
• wax paper or aluminum

Directions:

1. Crush Oreos in a mixing bowl.  An easy way is put in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush.

2. Add softened cream cheese and  and mix until smooth.

 

3. Chill mixture in fridge or freezer until firm.

 

4. Using tablespoon or melon-baller, scoop out desired amount for each ball. Use hands to roll into a ball. Place in fridge.

 

5. In microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond bark.

 

6. Drop Oreo balls into melted almond bark. Make sure to coat the entire surface then use a spoon to place on wax paper or aluminum. Let almond bark harden by chilling it in the fridge. 

 

7. Sprinkle white chocolate or confectionary sugar to decorate.  Enjoy these yummy morsels!

 

 

You can also make in white chocolate as seen here!

The most fun accessories for winter are hats.  From knitted to straw, there are so many to choose from and can totally change up your look.  So many people I talk to claim they look silly in hate but everyone can pull off the right hat.  Just go for it.

{adorable knitted bow hat}

{fun earflap hat. warm & cozy}

{sequined Ted Baker knitted beret}

{Fur-real? :)}

{add a little color with a knitted indie hat}

{classic & warm}

Holiday shopping can be fun… and stressful.  From your 12 year-old cousin to your boss, there is so much to choose to find the right gift.  Here are a few of my picks… merry shopping! xoxo.

1.  iPhone photo case, customized $39.99 Kodak.com  {for your fave aunt}

2. J. Crew Glitterati Flats $128, jcrew.com. {for your sister}

3. Microbrew of the month club $36.95 per month – greatclubs.com {for your Dad or boyfriend, or any beer-lover}

4. Wonderstruck Perfume by Taylor Swift {For your teenie-bopper cousin}

5. Juicy Coutoure Charm Bracelet {for your bff}

6. Ghiradelli Coffee & Chocolate gift basket {for your boss}

7. Hunter boots (shown in pink) Nordstrom $125. {Four yourself, hey you need some comfy shopping boots!}

8. Express Sequin Mohair Cocoon Cover Up $55.93. {for your Mom}

We all know Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest nights out of the year.  For me, it started Freshman year in college, it was the first time you see all your friends from highschool when you come home for Thanksgiving.  It’s a great way to catch up with your friends from your hometown and just have a good time before the holiday.  Since I have to make a couple side dishes and desserts, I am not going all out tonight- just out for a couple hours for tradition’s sake.  This calls for a comfortable, versatile, and warm outfit. 

{Nicole Richie’s effortless but chic look}

{Blake Livelys sophisticated & colorful combo}

{cozy & adorable}