A lil Love Never Hurt Anyone.....

If my heart would beat for every second that I love you, I'd be immortal. - Anonymous.

Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. 
Robert Frost 

I have learned not to worry about love; But to honor its coming with all my heart.

Alice Walker

I speak in hugs & kisses because true love never misses I will lead or follow to be with you tomorrow. Unknown

A man reserves his true and deepest love not for the species of woman in whose company he finds himself electrified and enkindled, but for that one in whose company he may feel tenderly drowsy. 

George Jean Nathan 

Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship - never.

Charles Caleb Colton

If you press me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than because he was he, and I was I.

Michel de Montaigne

Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible - it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could. 

Barbara de Angelis 

*signing off with Lovin X's & O's* 

Color my World...

In a world that is so adamant on things being black and white... i find i need a little color from time to time...

*signing off with colorful X's & O's* 

You know you Do it Too

I know you have done it. I'm gonna bet money on it. So let me show you how to do it right. ......

Sing into your hair brush that is... what did YOU think i was gonna say?!?!?! HAHAHA

You love it. 

*signing off with messy hair n killer pipes* 

Man Candy Monday.... Ryan Gosling

Today's Man Candy Monday brought to you by the good timin ladies of the Decadent Diva's FACEBOOK PAGE!!!

Although best known for sensitive Noah in The Notebook.... Ryan Gosling is every where this year... three movies and many ad campaigns have this fellow Scorpio on every magazine cover this year!! 

Yeah He's a dish of Delish!

*signing off with melting X's & O's* 

DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte

For those folks who crave a Pumpkin Spiced latte all year long... 

here's how you might go about that.....you're welcome. 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup whole milk

1 tablespoon unsweetened canned pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup hot brewed, strong coffee

2 tablespoons half & half cream

1 teaspoon granulated white sugar, or more to taste

whipped cream, optional

ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. In a glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin, brown sugar, spice and vanilla. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes- watch closely and remove it from the microwave when the milk is hot and frothy.

2. Pour the pumpkin milk into a tall mug or glass. Add hot coffee. Pour in the cream. Add a teaspoon of sugar. Stir, and taste. Add more sugar, if desired.

3. Optional, but oh so good... add whipped cream on top and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Serve immediately!

*signing off with spiced X's & O's* 

The Cutest Kitchen Things... Lusticle.

Cutesy things are always at the top of my list ... and these are the ones i love the most... today!! 

Yep... a Lady Bug dip bowl and spreader... .TOO CUTE!! 
But it HERE

FLAPJACK Pillows??!!! HELL YEAH!! 

I didn't see the 'hoe cake' ones.. so i suppose you have to supply your own hoe HAHAHA

To be Acquired HERE

Yes i WILL take my cuppie to go!! 

GO get one HERE lol

Abracadabra!! Deliciousness!! 

Get some magic HERE

Special Spatula HERE

Any and all are more than welcome on my table... so if you feel the need to buy me one.. hey.. i won't argue!! 

*signing off with fun X's & O's* 

Chicken Pot Pie... Diva Steeze

I love a pot pie... in fact i don't know many people who don't, and since we have FINALLY approached cold weather and warm food season...i started out my fall culinary tour with this gem. 

Hope you enjoy.. since i know you love pot pie and me!! LOL

What you need:

2 chicken breasts, cubed

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup of chopped carrots

1/2 cup of chopped celery

1/2 pkg of sliced fresh mushrooms

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup milk

1 box Pillsbury pie crusts

What you need to DO;

1. Preheat oven to 400°F degrees.

2. Sauté chicken and onions in a skillet with oil or butter until chicken is no longer pink inside. 

3. Prepare one pie crust in 9" deep pie pan. 

4. In separate bowl combine soup, onions, chicken, mushrooms, milk, carrots and celery.

5. Pour mixture into pie shell

6. Top with second pie crust, seal and cut a slit in top to release steam.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

And i'll be damned if i can't find what it's supposed to look like after cook time..oh wait... hold UP!!

 i look forward to YOU making your own version!! 

*signing off with pot pie'd X's n O's* 

Fall In Love With Fall Festivals... Week 2!!

Last week i brought you all the happenings with Fall Festivals in the Mile High... I know you all didn't go.. so here's this week's list of Fall Festivites!! 

1. DeVry University - FREE Community Fall Festivalon Saturday, October 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. FREE beef brisket and pulled pork until it runs out. FREE activities include bounce houses, kids arts and crafts, adult pumpkin carries and trike races, a s’mores roasting pit and more. 1870 W. 122nd Ave., Westminster, 303-280-7565.

2. Denver Handmade Homemade Market - Saturday, October 8, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Green Spaces. Dozens of vendors will be selling everything from homemade baked goods and liqueurs to jewelry, woven blankets and homemade soap. This is a true locals event and admission is unusually priced: they ask that instead of a fee, you bring something you value – a craft, baked good, an IOU, a service, a stuffed animal, anything you value that others will be able to take home. Or you can pony up $2 to $5. In any case, no one will be turned away. 1368 26th St. (between Larimer & Walnut).

3. BooTown is Colorado’s first and largest bi-level 3-D maze full of colorful and festive enchantment at Heritage Square through October. On top of the adventure-filled 3-D Maze, take a walk through the huge pumpkin patch or pumpkin painting area. Starting Saturday, October 8, BooTown is open weekends from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Or stop by any weekday or weekend evening after 7 p.m. for the Glowing 3-D Maze Craze. Cost is $8 per person, but parents get in FREE with children under 3. Admission includes your own set of 3D glasses and plenty of Halloween excitement. In addition, paint-your-own-pumpkins cost $4 per pumpkin with paint and pumpkin included.18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, 303-727-8437. 

4. Berry Patch Farms - Country Harvest Festival the next three Saturdays – October 8, 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include hayrides, a straw maze, kids crafts, pumpkin bowling (we love that one), mural coloring and more. Admission is $6 per person with kids 2 and younger admitted for FREE. You can also buy four tickets for $20. Pumpkins start at $3 each. 13785 Potomac St., Brighton, 303-659-5050.

5. Arvada's Annual Festival of Scarecrows on Saturday, October 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Arvada Olde Town Square. Activities include hayrides on a horse-drawn wagon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at 12:30 p.m.  Expect the usual food booths, face painting, animal balloons and games. Plus, everyone can vote for his favorite scarecrows and buy pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks. W. 57th Ave. & Olde Wadsworth, 303-420-6100.

6. Punkin Chunkin is a sport of sorts that involves using large slingshots, catapults, centrifuges, and pneumatic air cannons to hurl pumpkins as far as possible.  You can watchPunkin Chunkin Colorado in person on Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes a day of chunkin’, a pumpkin patch, carving, food vendors, live music and children’s activities. Admission is FREE, but there is a $5 parking fee. Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 Quincy Ave., Aurora.

*signing off with chillier than usual X's & O's* 

100 Years of Fashion... in One Minute..

Best Fragrance Commercials EVER.

Yes.. I'm a Chanel lover and a Dior Whore... Live with it.
*signing off with yummy smelling X's & O's*

Wednesday's "Wisdom"

Each of us has been put on this earth 

with the ability to do something well.

We Cheat ourselves and the World

if we don't use that ability as best we can

-Gracie Allen- 

Man Candy Monday: Cauã Reymond

OMG i think i just fell in LUST!!! 

Tell me i'm lyin... 

Check out these pics of this big 'ol dish of DELISH..... Brazilian actor, Caua Reymond. Born on May 20, 1980 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Caua is a sensation both on and off screen. In addition to acting in telenovelas and film, Mr. Reymond has graced the catwalk as a model.

Me?? I'll DEF take a second helping of this amazing dish right here LOL swear. 

*signing off with lustful X's & O's* 

Fall in LOVE with Fall Festivals..

There is SO much to do this weekend if you are a Fall lover and happen to be in the Mile High City... (Denver, CO if you are not in the know)!!

So grab your lil one.. or the one you blow kisses too... and pick a pumpkin.. ride a hay drawn carriage... and drink some Cider.. Cuz It's OCTOBER and it's time to fall in love with FALL!! 

1. The Denver Art Museum is having a FREE day ... Saturday Oct. 1st 

2. Four Mile Historic Park will be having THEIR Pumpkin harvest Festival Saturday Oct. 1st and Sunday Oct. 2nd. from 10am to 4pm both days. Admission is FREE. 715 S Forest St, Denver. 

3. Feeding Many's Fall Festival is on Sat. October 1st from 10am- 6pm. Admission is also free. 5890 S Alkire, Littleton

4. Cider Days at Belmar Park .... Sat. Oct. 1st and Sunday Oct. 2nd. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for kids. A lot of fun here!! 

5. The Horseshoe Craft and Flea is another must see stop... Sat. Oct. 1st from 9am-4pm . Admission is FREE.

Located on 46th and Tennyson, Denver. 

6. The Rosedale Community Garden - Annual Harvest and Art show is 8:30am-Noon Sat. Oct. 1st.

2365 S Logan st, Denver. 

I don't know about you... but all these crafty and foodie festivals makes me hungry... so i'm off to apple shop!!

*signing off with fall like X's n O's* 

Pumpin Up the Pumpkin!!

I am SO glad that it is fall!!! Officially anyway!!! Absolutely my FAVORITE time of year.... not only does fall mark the end of horrid hot weather... it also is the 'kickoff' to Football season.. Hoodie weather... Comfort Foods.... Hot Apple Cider/Hot Cocoa/Coffee drinks.... leaves turning beautiful colors...My BIRTHDAY!!!!... and of course,  and PUMPKIN EVERYTHING!!! 

I am basically gonna spend an entire weekend dedicating myself to the procurment, cooking and storing of these beautiful delicious gourds!! 
First up.... Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes!!!!
... Yeah.. Thank me Later. 

Ingredients:

CINNAMON FILLING: 
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

CREAM CHEESE ICING:
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter
2 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

PANCAKES:
3 cups whole milk
1 cup pure unsweetened pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
2 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice (see Tips below)
1/2/ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar

Directions:

1. In a small, microwave-safe bowl- heat butter, brown sugar and cinnamon for 40 to 60 seconds, just until butter is melted. Whisk the filling ingredients together and then pour it into a sandwich-sized zip baggie. Zip up the baggie and lay it on the counter while you prepare the pancake batter.

2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, heat butter and cream cheese 30 to 60 seconds, just until butter has melted and cream cheese has softened. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla and combine until smooth. Set the icing aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin, eggs, oil, and vinegar. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, salt and brown sugar. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir just until all is moistened.

4. Check on your cinnamon filling: Open up the baggie again and give it a good stir to re-incorporate any butter that may have separated. You want the mixture to thicken a bit- it's best when it's similar to the squeezing texture of toothpaste . Don't try to use the filling for the pancake swirl unless it has thickened as it will be too runny! Snip off a small piece of the corner of the baggie.

5. Preheat a large skillet or griddle to medium. Use an ice cream scoop (or ladle) to add the batter to the pan. Use the bottom of the scoop or ladle to spread out the batter into a nice, even circle. Reduce the heat to medium-low. 

6.Pick up your cinnamon filling baggie and squeeze the filling into the corner. Starting at the center of the pancake squeeze the cinnamon filling on top of the pancake batter in a swirl (just as you see in a cinnamon roll). 

7. Cook the pancakes 3 to 4 minutes, or until bubbles begin popping on top of the pancake and it is golden brown on the bottom. 

8. Slide a thin spatula underneath the pancake and gently but quickly flip it over. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until the other side is golden as well. When you flip the pancake onto a plate, you will see that the cinnamon filling has created a crater-swirl of cinnamon. 

9. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel, and repeat with the remaining pancake batter and cinnamon filling. 

10. Serve pancakes topped with a drizzle of cream cheese icing.

(recipe adapted from recipegirl.com) 

Remember... love the food and it'll love you back!!! 

*signing off with sweet X's n O's* 

Lemme Warm You UP!

Here's a little something to keep ya warm on this dreary 5280 day!!

Whip up a batch... and then invite someone to eat it .. duh. LOL

I usually skip the blend part.. i like my shit chunky!!! 

3-4 chicken breasts

hot sauce

2 cans chicken broth

3 cans italian stewed tomatoes

1 bunch cilantro, with the stems removed

salt to taste

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cans sweet corn, drained and rinsed

Stick the chicken breasts in a crock pot and smother with hot sauce. 

Cook on high for three hours or until you can shred up the chicken with a fork. 

Add the chicken broth. 

Blend the stewed tomatoes until smooth then add the cilantro and pulse a few times. 

Add the tomato mixture to the crock pot, then the corn and black beans and salt.

Let cook for about 1 more hour. 

Serve in individual bowls. 

Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

*signing off with warm and delish X's & O's* 

Seriously... All I Want is..

I've been spending a lot of time with a fella i like ....... but as all things in a Diva's life.. it's complicated. 

So i've come up with what i think is a pretty comprehensive list of what i want... i mean somethings are just a given.. like humor, loyalty, kindness.... yadda yadda yadda... I'm talking about the things that REALLY make or break a relationship.... 

So Seriously... All I Want is.. 

A man who will open a door once in awhile, yes i am more than capable.. but i mean it's nice to be a girl and a boy circa 1950 sometimes... 

A man who is content to veg out on the couch and watch football while i paint my nails next to him.... 

A man who can throw out poetic loveys and talk dirty all in the same sentence.... 
He will let me be as high maintenance as i need to be and low key the same way... 

A man who is as eager to please as i am.... 

a giving kinda man... who loves to surprise me with things and will let me spoil the shit outta HIM...... 

A man who loves his family and spends time with them...

 A man who smells like a fragrance model and carry's himself like Prince Charming...

 He should want to protect me like his most valuable treasure but play with me like his favorite toy.... 

A man who is happiest being with the woman he loves instead of being in the club Thursday thru Sunday looking for a quick lay.... 

A man who will come watch me sing Karaoke or Whatever...even though it's totally not his bag...

This man should love to kiss and cuddle... who will make me blush by waking me up in the morning with beautiful sweet words and soft kisses....

 He will let me cook for him and will do the dishes afterward...

A man who calls a few times a day just to hear my voice.... 

A man who lets me kiss him whenever i want... 

He should be strong when he needs to be and soft when he should be... a man Who trusts me when i'm not around.. who knows i'd never hurt him...who knows that he is the most important thing to me and doesn't doubt our love and my fidelity....

He should think about me before he falls asleep... and tickle my arm and back and neck while i am dozing off...

Who will turn off his phone and run away with me for the weekend....

 A man who isn't into playing games.. except Monopoly of course... lol ... 

He should be funny and corny and goofy and doesn't mind laughing at himself once in awhile... 

Will watch Disney, action AND chick flicks with me...

and yes.. a man who lets the past lie exactly where it's at. In the past. 

In effect. 

It's you. 

*signing off with heart-achin X's & O's*