arm warmers.

aren't these felt DIY arm warmers adorable?! what a great christmas gift for a lucky friend. now if only i had a sewing machine...

pat's tap.

last night some girlfriends and i went to Pat's Tap, a new restaurant in minneapolis (sisters, if you're reading this, the head chef is charlie schwandt! i think it's the same edina charlie schwandt judging by the picture but i could be wrong). having the same owners as bryant lake bowl and red stag supper club, i knew the food was going to be good, but i didn't know just how good. we started off with a bottle of wine and tried the deconstructed buffalo chicken terrine. absolutely delicious. thin slices of celery, crumbled blue cheese, and a spicy, tender and delicious terrine (which is pretty much a little loaf of chicken). each of us got something different; jen/becca had the muscles, jackie had the AMAZING grilled cheese (cheese, figs, arugula, apple- to die for), mary rose had the black bean burger, and i tried the bacon burger off the recommendation of our favorite bartender at bryant lake bowl. moist, tender and utterly delicious. i also like to try restaurant's cocktails. boy was i NOT disappointed. their old fashioned might be my favorite in the city (granted I haven't been to marvel bar yet!). the secret, i believe, is the cherry bark bitters they used. made the drink light enough where the bourbon wasn't overpowering, and the combination of orange, bourbon, maraschino cherries, cherry bitters and club soda was fantastic. looking forward to attempting to make my own (might have to get one of these). all in all, a great experience and i can't wait to go back!

oh fer cute!

so i stumbled upon THIS lil guy's halloween costume recently. i immediately melted- who doesn't love carl from "UP"? And who doesn't love the cutest little toddler dressed as carl for halloween? so cute. must. have. boy. someday! and in case you can't get enough of this lil guy (his mom is an amazing photographer), check out this little video of their family.





found pics here