lately

I've been hooked on Chic-fil-a. It's suddenly colder than I can ever remember it getting, and I'm off getting a milkshake on most days. I'm also enjoying their lemonade and chicken more than ever, but it's the peppermint-chocolate combination of the seasonal milkshake I can't get enough of, and lucky for me, they are still serving it as of yesterday. {And these are actual photos from my car window as I wait patiently in the drive-thru line for my milkshake.}

I've also been frequenting a local bagel shop / bakery, Beagle Bagel. One of my favorites is their chicken salad on a honey wheat bagel. When I was there one day last week, I saw a little piece of heaven when I was checking out. A chocolate cupcake with peppermint icing.

Besides splurging on sweets, I meant to hit some after Christmas sales, but only made one stop where I found Vietri Snowflake plates for 50% off. They were considered Christmas decor, which is why they were on sale, but I think they can work as Winter decor too.

Hope you're finding a way to stay warm!

a summer sweet....

...that can't be beat.

Strawberry Frosting

Strawberry frosting is almost always in our pantry. Strawberry cake or cupcakes topped with strawberry icing is personally one of my favorites and is always my choice birthday cake! Oddly enough, Wesley thoroughly enjoys a strawberry cake with strawberry icing as well. In fact, last time we were in the grocery, Wesley was the one to pick up the goods for no particular occasion.
Also oddly enough, chocolate doesn't faze either of us.... unless it's February and the Valentine chocolates with the strawberry frosting inside are in stock! I always have to get the assorted chocolates in the heart shaped boxes around this time of the year. I take a bite out of all of them to find the strawberry one {and I like the white cream ones too!}. Well, this gave me an idea...

And it was a GOOD idea!

I can't believe it's already February by the way... Only 26 days and it will be March!!?