Posted by Pure Joy Home / Thursday, October 31, 2013 / 4 Comments / DIY
DIY HALLOWEEN PARTY
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Happy Halloween Y'all!! I'm sorry I don't have a picture of Brian yet, he was NOT cooperating this morning and mommy needed a ...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Wednesday, October 30, 2013 / 1 Comment /
The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude
![The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNJolR7o1OCU5vnY8q9AgDCJ9pe2Im2zljM3ekMJKFQDs0ILacKXwbG9Xi-jQURuhOtleqCUMeI8MaL0G3DoXkgnlkjjefeVT8RvnQKLZMJhEHYMBKHZ9TPg2kj1vx_abnH26DXMsRgRu/s72-c/The-Simple-Abundance-Journal-of-Gratitude-Ban-Breathnach-9780446521062.jpg)
I've started a new nightly ritual that is something so simple, yet so powerful I think it will really stick! My mom gave this...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / No comments / RECIPES
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
![BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdJe6UtdacUN4fmEp8fElRXLPxs205f2txG_x2nlADmbMThm7QR3kPf0EtDGWBozWLBis_TFE6yN6dvXzUT5ywdVhAxLN7us9PnT81I73rMn5OGeQPZ5yBN3qRQzT9Wx1gdsbWon3QRIn/s72-c/img-4.jpeg)
A few weeks ago I had some friends over for a little prosecco and ravioli making! I had never made pasta before but figured if we followed...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Monday, October 28, 2013 / 1 Comment / FASHION FINDS
Fall Faves :: High & Low
![Fall Faves :: High & Low](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAJRKPvjtQuqxBhrxSBtXFnoTybgXuAcTzVux-Ujj3FHBtxRmHUa9zj-EQ16G0GFcJL8kcDfy6rsiV60N6mMU-4ytIBhPuLsiwyQ_Isf4GesgkoHH0YZ9Jm34WH3QIctXDLZxKyNkOT8k/s72-c/FALL+FAVES.jpg)
Happy Monday, Lovelies :) I just got Brian Jr. down for a nap and wanted to round up my Fall Faves this season. I'm all about pairing t...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Saturday, October 26, 2013 / No comments / SHOP PROMOTION
Je T'aime Print
![Je T'aime Print](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSd14V1MOcsggUAPkvPWw1lcbFJ_DzCJxGP72KT41SX63HHh6uD4e6UHT5JFSiyLYjvFlmHIc86AMdiU04JF0ZhFER6TSQwAgznJdt64hfpyZ8RV_NUeQ6lEESkkdTpuUOSZ57lyXGrfs/s72-c/je+t%2527aimelisting2.jpg)
Had this image in my head all morning and finally got to creating it while Mister took a nap :) Wouldn't it be so adorable in...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Friday, October 25, 2013 / 2 Comments / RECIPES
Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna
![Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIplhmkWEnxlyL5lf1NJoo0OJpGzfad3mL51B_ryEZbGxKgHswAC7npZ8gHG0s1_Es9Knznh7Wshp1YwK35uLi21apl7aLMQBkUHNueRZifRSAqU_uFOhFTLC_TFSh_KuiVHBAI0wGXVXN/s72-c/IMG_5618+copy.jpg)
This recipe is a MUST TRY for all those who love creamy cheese, pasta and butternut squash -- not sure who doesn't but I feel sorry f...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Wednesday, October 23, 2013 / 1 Comment / DECORATING
Island Chic in NYC
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I'm in LOVE with this eclectic New York City apartment designed by its glamourous inhabitant Rebecca de Ravenel, the 31-year-old founde...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Tuesday, October 22, 2013 / 3 Comments / RECIPES
Pumpkin Spice Cake
![Pumpkin Spice Cake](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEdZPwLMXm8EDMynIQMDKUzYaafiInOGwQYyaxfaxwvDLoCK66COCsYXkpOhMZF_doOq86xpY42woi8YUvh3-7jHCKSSsEYvbR5s3mpGeWV1uxPr4SnOMnZbh5uELNsZi2ZviBMmJ-GfT/s72-c/DSC_0990.jpg)
I made this super simple and very, very delicious cake this weekend for my parents' paella party on Saturday night. Nothing could trump...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Monday, October 21, 2013 / 3 Comments /
The Pumpkin Game!
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So I got this idea to hide tiny pumpkins all over the house this Halloween season. It's definitely quirky and it's fun to see our ...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Saturday, October 19, 2013 / No comments /
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Wednesday, October 16, 2013 / No comments / RECIPES
Italian Apple Cake Recipe
![Italian Apple Cake Recipe](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_r32ByusCqe1qbkEVYgabEWCG9NgoM-AXMIh8mPruqzDKFhSVyx6Y8lzZq3jGCDyEu1JVUacLJzhm5cBIXZ-rdun1j_JQxySrX0bVfIqRdjSosa5NiWHUVQG9gLc6Qe4Dl64_A1AyRiCu/s72-c/apple+cake.jpg)
4 mele (apples) 150 g burro (melted butter) 150 g zucchero (sugar) 1 cucchiai di latte (1 tablespoon of milk) 3 cucchiai ...
Posted by Pure Joy Home / Tuesday, October 15, 2013 / No comments /
Happy Anniversary, Brian!
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Brian, Happy Anniversary! These past two years have been pure bliss and boy, what a magical ride they have been! I took your name JOY on O...