Happy Friday, gang! Good golly, Miss Molly, but this month is disappearing. It’s November 15th, the halfway mark. Thanksgiving is late this year, November 28th. Then it’s onto Christmas, Hanukkah, and NYE. YIKES! If you’re looking for inspiration for your Thanksgiving outfit, look at this blog post for casual holiday looks. But today is Friday, which means another weekend is on deck. Kelly stopped by and whipped up a delicious and festive appetizer that’s also easy to assemble. So today, we have a yummy fall holiday cocktail and appetizer!
My house is undergoing a mini-renovation, so chaos will reign in the short term. Downstairs, the studio where the Podcast, YouTube, and Instagram stations will live is being transformed. It will make my life so much easier to have my work and home life separated once and for all. Right now, who knows where the studio lights shift to? Dining room, living room? Where’s my microphone? Where’s the latest outfit? I’m telling you I had no idea what I was getting into almost ten years ago. Can you believe it? I’ve been blogging for close to ten years?! Next March, we plan on a BIG celebration, and I have all of YOU to thank for this incredible journey. Stay tuned!
If it’s Friday, then I have a casual chic outfit on hand. I’m loving these green velvet jeans from J. McLaughlin, which have been on style repeat for the past few weeks. The green turtleneck from Sézane sold out lickety-split, but there are similar ones here and here. How cute are these stack bracelets from Frances Valentine?! I love that brand! Their clothes are pricey, but their jewelry is affordable. Green suede driving mocs complete this monochromatic outfit.
Beth’s Outfit: Velvet Jeans | Green Turtleneck (sold out similar here and here | Green Driving Mocs | Gold Belt | Stack Bracelets | Gold Hoops
Kelly’s Outfit: Petite Kick Out Crop Jeans | Brushed Lady Sweater Jacket | Laguna Chelsea Boots
I recently purchased this Brushed Lady Sweater Jacket from J.Crew and have been pairing it with so many different bottoms because it just goes perfectly with everything! Today, I went for my Petite Kick Out Crop Jeans in white, from Madewell.
I have two other pairs of the Laguna Chelsea Boots from Sam Edelman, but I decided to purchase the dark brown suede version this year because I wear these boots a lot in the winter. They are incredibly comfortable and wear really well in all kinds of weather.
Beth’s Outfit: Velvet Jeans | Green Turtleneck (sold out similar here and here | Green Driving Mocs | Gold Belt | Stack Bracelets | Gold Hoops
Kelly’s Outfit: Petite Kick Out Crop Jeans | Brushed Lady Sweater Jacket | Laguna Chelsea Boots
The Bee's Knees is a classic gin-based lemon cocktail, this version gives it a fall makeover with fig jam. A wonderful addition to the mix, the fig jam takes away some of the tartness for a smooth fall cocktail. We garnished the Fig Jam Bee's Knees with fresh thyme for an herbal aroma.
Makes 2 Cocktails
2 tbsp. Fig Jam
2 oz. Lemon Juice
1 oz. Honey Syrup
4 oz. Gin
Fig Slice and Thyme Sprig for Garnish
Combine all ingredients except the garnish in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until very cold. Strain into coupe glasses and garnish with a fig slice and thyme sprig.
A filled pastry wreath is an easy appetizer to prepare and it makes such a festive and beautiful presentation! I love the flexibility of this appetizer, you can fill it with your favorite cheese, maybe try apples instead of pear, or fig jam instead of apricot. While we left our wreath vegetarian, sliced deli ham would be a great addition.
2 Packages of Prepared Crescent Rolls
Grainy Mustard
2 Pears, sliced
1 Brie Cheese, sliced
Apricot Jam
Egg Wash
Flaky Sea Salt
Preheat the oven to 375º F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment. To create the center of the wreath, place a small bowl upside down in the center of the parchment.
Arrange the crescent roll dough triangles around the bowl with the pointy sides of the crescent rolls pointing outward.
Spread a little mustard around the center of the dough triangles.
Arrange the pear slices on top of the mustard, then the brie cheese slices. Top with the apricot jam. Remove the bowl in the center.
Then, take each pointy tip of the crescent roll dough and fold it over the filling to the center of the wreath.
Brush the wreath with egg wash and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend!
Beth’s Outfit: Velvet Jeans | Green Turtleneck (sold out similar here and here | Green Driving Mocs | Gold Belt | Stack Bracelets | Gold Hoops
Kelly’s Outfit: Petite Kick Out Crop Jeans | Brushed Lady Sweater Jacket | Laguna Chelsea Boots
Hi Oscar and Ollie. Love Kelly’s leopard sweater jacket, but have promised myself not to order anything else for myself before Christmas. lol
LOL Sherry, I commend your will power! Have a great weekend, xo Kelly
Almost ten years! That’s great. I think I have been following you for that long and am so happy I did. I’ve gotten many ideas from both you and Kelly.
I also have to thank Kelly for her granola recipe from a few years ago. I still make it and it’s favorite.
Also love seeing Oscar and Ollie.
Keep it going your blog is great.
Thanks so much, Paula! I am happy you love that granola recipe – it’s my favorite too 🙂 xo Kelly
Thanks so much for being here! It’s been quite the journey!
Beth- this post made me sad- I tried to buy the forest velvet jeans last week & they are sold out of 1 size -mine 🙁 I saw the post and thought- another option. Alas, they are the same great color from J Mc Laughlin. You look fabulous & I’m (forest) green with envy 🙂
Keep checking J.McLaughlin. They do restock their items.