It has been COLD this winter here in the Midwest! I'm talking record breaking low temperatures, and it seems like the colder it gets the more I'm craving anything and everything that would help to stave away the chill - especially hot soups! I've found that I've been pinning soup recipes daily... so I decided I would share some of the recipes I'm itching to make.

Western Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

Creamy Potato and Ham Soup

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup

Lasagna Soup

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Crock Pot Cheesy Vegetable Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese

Cheesy Pepper Jack Potato Chowder

What soup recipes do you like to make during the winter? I would love to hear your favorites!

Things I'm Loving Thursday : DIY Winter Decor

It's been awhile since I wrote a "Things I'm Loving Thursday", you guys! I've missed it! This week I'm obsessing over winter inspired DIY home decor. I'm really into the natural rustic look this season... neutral colors with touches of greenery are kind of my favorite. So without further ado... here are a few of my current DIY winter decor crushes!

DIY PAPER SNOWFLAKES

DIY SWEATER PILLOW

DIY TINSEL WREATH

DIY WINTER TERRARIUM

DIY PINECONE WREATH

DIY PAINTED LOG CANDLE HOLDERS

DIY TUFTED WOOL WREATH

Snow & Sunday

As most of you know, December and January in Indiana this year have been somewhat snowy. We got a blizzard (yes, it was a REAL blizzard) on Christmas day that sadly Darren and I missed since we were in Virginia visiting my family. I usually don't like snow, but I have actually been enjoying it this year. I guess that seeing the pretty white on everything is better than seeing all the dead grass and dark colors underneath which is our usual winter scenery. So yeah... I'm happy that the snow is still around! AND apparently (just found this out) it makes a beautiful background for picture taking (case and point below)!

So here I am in my Sunday best. Have I told you all how in LOVE I am with Hunter Green this winter? I have never been a fan of the color before, but all of the sudden I'm OBsessed with it. So just look at my cute bag... ignore the obviously unexperienced model in the picture.

Coat : Land's End  Bag : Kohl's (Vera Wang)  Dress : Target (old)  Cardigan : Gap (old)

Things I'm Loving Thursday : Quilted Fashion

I love quilting in fashion right now! This look has long been a classic, but thanks to new trends like the cross-body bag quilting has taken on a whole new life this winter. I especially love this fashion trend in hunter green or black. It's so hard to pick, but I have narrowed it down to a few of my favorite quilted pieces of the season. Are you as smitten as I am?!

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