Does cold weather have you craving cheesy, flaky, hearty comforting meals – or is it just me? Last night, I made mac and cheese, the night before that beef stew. I can’t get enough comfort food!

What is comfort food to you? As I mentioned above, to me it’s anything cheesy or creamy, or with flaky biscuits or bread. Or hearty – like noodles, beef, potatoes.

So, for this recipe radar, all of the recipes to keep on your radar are what I consider to me comfort foods. What would you add?

We’ve got: Chicken Fried Chicken / Stove Top Mac & Cheese / Cowboy Casserole / Chicken Pot Pie / Chicken and Dumplings / Beef Stroganoff

Share your favorites in the comments!

Happy Halloween! Hope everyone had a good weekend…did anyone get stuck in the crazy October snow?

In lieu of the Halloween holiday, I thought I’d share the video above. You may have already seen it, but I can’t stop watching it! Party Rock Anthem is heard everywhere, but it’s still a fun watch.

I also thought I’d share one of my costumes this year:

It’s work-appropriate, comfortable and my pig nose even snorts! Although I wish I would have thought of this creative idea on my own, I found it on Yahoo! last week.

Did you dress up for work today?

[Images: Instagram / Blanket]

Last week, I was finally able to tackle a few of the magazines in my never-ending, always-growing stack. Elle Decor was the first one I went for, as I just recently subscribed and October’s issue is the first they sent me. So, while I may be a little bit behind, the above images were my favorite from this month.

The round-up of persimmon as a decor/fashion obsession is a great one – it’s always fun to see fun, bright colors popping out when we’re about to enter Winter. Especially after snow in October this weekend in NJ!

I’m also loving the selection of lucite pieces…and fur bedding! I think I’m going to at least get a fur throw for my bed this winter. How about you?

And finally, it may be hard to tell from the image – but can you see the dining room with Queen Elizabeth on the wall? And her eyes are closed! Love the surprise and fabulosity of it. God save the Queen!

What are you currently reading?

Happy Halloween Weekend! Ready for your weekly dose of six different links to check out on the web?!

Let’s talk pumpkins first. Will you be carving any pumpkins this weekend? I would love for mine to look like one of these amazing pumpkins, but I know that’s wishful thinking!

Since we’re expecting a nor’easter on the East Coast, it’s the perfect weekend to cozy up on the couch while a pot of Homemade Stew cooks in the stove.

It’s a shame the weather will be bad, or else I would be planning a trip to NYC to check out C Wonder – have you heard of this new shop? It’s website should be debuting soon for those that aren’t in the area.

If you’re in the mood for a new app on the iPhone, iPad, etc – check out the Amazing Type-Writer to take you back in time.

Would you hang cement light fixtures anywhere in your home? These pendant lights have a unique, modern look.

Finally, add some sparkle to your weekend (if there isn’t any in your costume!) with these metal bowls by Grace Tan. They’re laser cut to be malleable – so you can manipulate them into whatever shape suits you.

Have you read anything you want to share this week? Hope you have a fun Halloween weekend!

[Image via Readaloo]

If you absolutely had to choose to paint your bedroom in dark grey (or any other dark color), would you rather one dark gray accent wall?Or would you rather all four walls be painted dark grey?

If your bedroom does not have a good amount of natural light, then perhaps its better to stick with just one accent wall. But if you do have some good light, I think dark walls can be brightened with crisp whites and colorful accessories, bedding and rugs.

In the image with the accent wall, the light bounces off the white walls and the bed against the grey enhances the dramatic effect. If the grey wall stood alone without the bed, do you think the effect would be as grand? In the bedroom with all four walls painted grey, there is a lot of light, but there are also a lot of white and colorful accessories, including a bold orange headboard and bedframe.

So, tell us – which of these looks would you rather in your bedroom? How would you do it differently?

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With Halloween just a few days away, there’s still time to plan an awesome party. Plus, there’s always Pinterest to turn to for awesome recipes and decoration ideas. So today we’ve pulled together four Pinterest-ing pins that will surely spark some inspiration for your Halloween shindig.

The first pin includes a ton of fun, free printables to add detail to your party – from soda labels to adornments for cupcakes or other finger foods.

How cute is the second pin with a pumpkin made of veggies and dip? While this would be a really great way to get kids to eat their veggies, I think its also cute and fun for adults as well. And quite easy to make !

The third pin looks absolutely disgusting, but sounds like it will taste quite delicious. It’s a Brain Hemorrhage shot, and its made using peach schnapps, Bailey’s and grenadine.

The fourth pin has even more ideas for throwing a Halloween party – such as planning ahead with music and drink recipes.

Are you throwing a Halloween party this year?