.Mom's Slow Cooker Stew.

Winter has finally hit. And my bones are chilled to the core, except when I get some of this goodness into my stomach. Rich, Thick, Flavorful, Warm stew. Perfect for nights like last night. And lunch for today.
Thanks Mom. xx
Mom's Slow Cooker Stew
Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Put the meat in a ziploc bag with flour and shake up.

2. Saute beef in a frying pan with olive oil. Then add chopped onions, and mix up together.

3. Transfer meat & onion mixture to slow cooker.

4. In a bowl, mix beef broth, worcestershire sauce, and red wine. Stir. Then pour into hot skillet/pan to remove the cooked bits. Then pour over beef in slow cooker.

5. Add remaining ingredients into slow cooker and mix.

6. Put your lid on and cook on low for 10 - 12 hours or high for 4 -6 hours.

.GG.2012.

I just have to touch on the Golden Globes last night; It has to be done.

Myself, along with probably every other blog post today, wanted to share my opinion on who were the winners last night in style.

Not that my opinion matters any, but I personally thought there was some stunners out there. Especially the few I'm going to list below.

So to begin, I thought I should mention who got my absolute top honours of the night.
Miss Emma Stone.

That girl is always spot on. If I had the money, looks and figure as our girl, Emma, this is how I would do it. She just gets it. 

every.single.time.

Lanvin dress. Yowzers.

The hair. The eyes. The Belt. That dress.

Perfect.

Among some other drool worthy celebs.

Miss Mila Kunis.

Now here is another girl that just does it time and time again. Being the new face of Dior, she also donned a dress by the designer. Bravo Mila. Stunning.

Dior dress.

I also loved Claire Danes. Classic and Edgy. She always sports clean lines with a touch of 'something', just gorgeous. As usual. Again, something I would totally wear.

J. Mendel dress.

Also a shout out to new "it" girl, Rooney Mara. She looked edgy and chic, with a hint of softness that suited her personality to a tee. However, I didn't love the hair. And I could have done without the bump on the butt, but hey, that's just me. Over all, Well done Miss Mara. You stood out like a true pro.

In Nina Ricci

Honorable mentions to Reese, Salma and Kate. As usual, you ladies are just something else. 

And I was loving the long, wavy, beachy locks ladies. 

Reese: Zac Posen gown. Selma: Gucci gown.

 

Loved the belt and the clutch. LOVE. Dress by Jenny Packham.

And last but not least, I also thought Laura Dern looked lovely in this green sparkler {totally loving the emerald and deep V cut on this gown}.

Lovely, Simply Lovely.

Andrew GN dress.

.say hi: kelsey ostrom.

Welcome to my 1st installment of '.say hi.'
A feature where you get the opportunity to meet some pretty wonderful people in my life.
And coincidentally this month I'm actually featuring someone very special to my heart.....

.....so please say hello to my Sister!

{january} .kelsey.OSTROM.

.she's pretty sweet.

.and super awesome.

.and she's born in June, which makes her a gemini.

.kelsey loves horses, and reading books. she's kinda a book nerd actually.

.she plants a garden every spring for fresh veggies. and weeds it (which I don't).

.she's hip and stylish and is soooo very pretty.

.i don't know of anyone who doesn't love Kelsey. she's a magnet.

.she's way too nice, and way too smart for her own good.

.she loves cats, and has two of them; both of which are spoiled rotten.

.she also once owned a chameleon. and dogs. and fish. and hamsters. and horses. and.....actually she just kinda loves all animals.

.i call her kelly or kelso or doodsie or baby sister {but that last one is just for me}.

.she's been a brunette, a blonde and even dabbled in a little red. and looks amazing in each {and as the saying goes, "don't hate her because she's beautiful"}.

.she's my baby sister. and she's darn awesome. xx

.fifteen questions.

1} If you where an animal what would you be?

"I'd be a Unicorn.....a cross between a horse and a mythical creature, which sounds really cool"

2} Thing you are most proud of? Go ahead and brag a little.....

"Winning anything at cattle-penning is always pretty sweet"

3} One thing that creeps you out?

"Chubby fingers. Just plain gross."

4} Currently on your mind?

"Saving to buy a house"

5}What is Eskimo Pie?

"I have no idea.....maybe pie served cold?"

6} How would you explain sex to an 8 year old?

"It's when you take your pee pee and put it in a hoo hoo.....wait, Erinn, why would I be explaining sex to an 8 year old. That's not right"

7} I heart.....

".....my boyfriend."

8} Can't stop watching.....

".....Shameless"

9} Who would be your relationship freebie? {meaning you could have sex with one person while dating your boyfriend}

"Zac Efron. I love him. Or the Olsen twins"

10} Favorite Restaurant?

"Probably River House Grill in St. Albert"

11} Best part of a sandwich?

"Can't decide between cheese or pickles"

12} Lusting after....

"...the perfect knee-high boot that fits"

13} Favorite drink of choice?

"Rum and Coke with a bit of lime"

14} Surprising fact about yourself?

"My ears are really lopsided. My pinkies too. They're really screwed up"

15} Where's your next vacation spot?

"My dream is Greece or Italy, my reality is probably Jasper"

.Turntable.

Cut Copy. Blink and You'll miss a revolution
Yeah, this is my newest favorite song.  Like, this is nothing to joke about. I actually ADORE this song!
Non-stop repeat.
Husband I actually dance around our house to this. Together. Really it's more like bopping around, but still. We do it together. And it's kinda cute. And we're usually a little tipsy, but what can you do!?
And how funny is this video. It kills me.

.Snow.

{Skirt: Modcloth, Shirt: Calvin Klein, Shoes: Nine West {similar}, Necklace: Club Monaco, Belt: Joe Fresh}

Well, Edmonton. You've been good to us so far, but the cold is finally coming. 

And snow.

 Guess I'd better get out the winter jacket again. Ugh.

After being spoiled and wearing my spring jacket in January {in CANADA!} I guess I can't complain much.

But it's Friday. And I was hoping it'd hold out for my lovely weekend. 

Then come Monday, let er' fall.