Missing {a personal post}

So recently a horrible thing has occurred. And I'm literally depressed about it! My best friend since 11th grade just moved to Arkansas... This is us! Before prom when we were 16! 

We lived an hour and a half apart and talked every day but she was still close enough that if one of us was having the worst day of our lives the other could be there quickly. She has helped me through things that most people could never even imagine. We really know each other better than anyone and have the best conversations. I feel like now that she's 20 hours away I can't call her. It's weird I know. But it's crushing that she is so far away and I won't get to see her sweet sweet baby girls whenever I go up to see my dad. But!! I know this move is for the best for her family!!! Here's a photo of her precious youngest whom I fell in love with the first time I saw her. 

Love you Megg! 

Xoxo

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Chocolate Pomegranate Tart {Recipe Post}

Tis the season! I have a minor obsession with pomegranates! Whenever they go on sale at The Fresh Market I freak out and buy like 6 of them and then I get home and realize that one was probably enough and they are pretty complicated to peel! LUCKILY! One of my favorite bloggers wrote a post on it! Catherine over at Happily Ever Crafter wrote and amazing post that explains how to!

So! Then I have to figure something out! It came to me in a dream the other night! Chocolate Pomegranate Tart! I am absolutely in love with my recipe for a chocolate tart... Seriously. It is the product of so many failed tarts and experimenting. AND I am going to share it with yall!!!

First off you start with awesome Nilla Wafers and butter and sugar! and you smush and smush and smush until its all crumbs...or put in a food processor if you are smart unlike me!


Then press it into the lovely tart pan that your boyfriend mother bought you!


Then Combine the milk and heavy cream in a pot and cook on medium heat until the edges of the milk start to simmer!


Remove from heat immediately add the chocolate and whisk until combined! Stir in sugar and salt and then whisk the two beaten eggs into the mixture.


Pour on top of the nilla wafers crust and put in the oven at 325 for 20 minutes.


When you pull it out put as many pomegranate seeds on top and chill it in the fridge overnight!
Ingredients
Crust:
30 Nilla Wafers
1 Stick of Melted Butter
2 Tablespoons of Sugar


Filling:
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup Milk
10 Ounces of Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 Large Eggs
Handful of Pomegranate Seeds



Whats your favorite fall time dessert!?
xoxo Jacqueline

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Weekend Rainy Day Attire {OOTD}

Rainy Day by yourjacqueline featuring long sleeve shirts

Well yall, We are officially on day 7 of what will now be known as "The Great Deluge" I have had to get extremely creative with what I am wearing recently because it just will not stop raining! Thank god I have three different pairs of rain boots because without them I would be one sad girl!

Today I had a bit of running around to do with my mom after church so I threw on my absolutely amazing Sperry rain boots, my minnie pants from Jcrew which are my "super comfortable, I dont feel like wearing real pants" pants, and my favorite Chambray from this summer! My newest Stella&Dot Necklace is probably my favorite one yet! It literally goes perfectly with my rain boots and is a pretty statement necklace without being completely over powering and ginormous!

Hope yall enjoyed!
xoxoxo
jYr

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Rainy Day Movies

I dont know about yall, but the past four days in Virginia have been pouring down rain... I really do not do well in the rain, my joints lock up and I am destined to spend the day on the couch shoving my face full of my favorite casserole watching the same 3 or 4 movies. I can watch them over and over and over again and never get sick of them! I figured I would share them with yall!


Sex and The City. Oh lord, I have every episode of every season plus both the movies, I have always been fascinated with Carrie and Big's relationship because I had a similar relationship for many years. I always try and root for them to succeed even though we didn't and never will. There is something about Big's personality that is so precious and likable, even though you cant see it on the surface... He really does love Carrie... I cry every single time Carrie gets left at the alter and she beats up big with the flowers.(Sidenote: I get wayy too attached to my shows) This movie and show have gotten me through the worst breakups and the gloomiest days. '


And the other movie I cry my eyes out at is Sweet Home Alabama. Reese Witherspoon is the perfect southern lady and I LOVE IT! Seriously, and PATRICK FREAKIN DEMPSEY! Swooning over him is the number one reason that I watch this movie. The quotes from this movie are the absolute best and I literally love it to death! My mother and I quote it back and forth all the time.


Audrey Hepburn has always been a role model to me and Sabrina is one of my favorite movies by her! She plays a confused girl who has a puppy dog crush on the wealthy man that her father works for and she grows up and changes in some of the most phenomenal ways! AND SERIOUSLY look at that dress!! So perfect

What are your rainy day movies?

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Wino Wednesday: Virginia Wineries

Hey yall! I am joining in on the fun of Wino Wednesday, because lets get forreal... I love wine more than anything! And my family shares the same passion! Especially for wine from Virginia! Because this is my first post I will talk about my favorite Virginia Wines!!


Horton Winery has been one of my favorite wineries for pretty much....ever. My mother had a rule that you could drink wine underage only at Sunday Dinner which is a crazy huge thing in our family that usually has no less than 9 guests per week. Horton has a wonderful selection of wines including my ultimate favorite... Cranberry! Perfect for fall right? Their Chateau Le Cabin (Fruit Wines) are absolutely delicious and are some of those "woopsy" wines... you know, the kind that on your fourth glass your realize you are absolutely plastered and cant stand up! Their winery is absolutely magical and is located in Orange County VA! If you are ever up there I highly recommend going up there for a visit!


Mountain Cove Vineyards in Nelson County VA is Virginia's oldest winery! Its small one-man operated winery is absolutely charming and so quaint! The tastings are free there(DOUBLE BONUS) and they have one of the best apple wines I have every had. Their fruit wines contain absolutely no grapes (As opposed to Horton's, which are a blend) so they are a pure fruit wine with absolutely amazing flavor. I love my experience of venturing down the dirt roads and up the side of a mountain to experience the pure "rawness" that was their vineyard.


Okay so my favorite local winery is Saudé Creek Vineyards in New Kent County. My mother and I have spent a few days out there just sitting on that amazing porch, drinking wine, and laughing. My mother's boyfriends family love it so much there they spend most Sundays there! I love the atmosphere, its so welcoming and fresh. My absolute favorite wine by them is the Saudé Creek Blush, which is described on their websites as "A soft, rosy semi-dry blend deriving much of it’s distinctive character from the Touriga grape, our Saudé Creek Blush introduces itself with a round, fruity nose and follows with notes of blackberry and apple, and a subtle hint of peach. A superb accompaniment to fish, chicken, sushi and good conversation."



Me at one of the many wine festivals we have been to this summer!

What are yall's favorite local wineries?!

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Fall Etsy Picks!

Let's get forreal here for a minute, I am obsessed with Etsy. It it my go-to website when I want something super unique, vintage, or crafty. I figured I would show yall a few things I have been obsessing over for the fall!


I will be the first to admit that I hated clutch bags for the longest time because well... Im lazy. I really need straps because I set things down and lose them... HOWEVER! I absolutely adore this linen and leather clutch from HelloVioleta ! Her prices are so reasonable and amazing! Her other bags are too precious too! Go order one... You wont regret it!


I absolutely love candles and fall scented candles are my absolute favorite! I have been searching for a soy candle forever and I have finally found "the one". Still Water Candles has the most amazing scents PLUS it comes in a mason jar! Whats not to love?! The one Im ordering is the pumpkin roll scent! I think it is a change from the boring cinnamon stick that I always end up with.


Okay lets talk scarves yall. They are essential to any autumn outfit because, lets be honest, your outfit just looks kind of boring without them! I have recently fallen in love with Bevas Closet! Her stuff is perfectly in my style every single time! AND super reasonable prices! I promise you will not regret this purchase, people will be asking you where you got your scarf!


I love my Snow Bear! And he loves his bandanas and usually I make them for him but if I don't make them for him then I buy them from etsy! This bandana is too precious with the chevron print... (that can be masculine right?) So this is certainly getting ordered and going on the pup as soon as I order it. This type of bandana goes over their collar so you don't have to worry about the knot fraying, falling off, or the dog being bothered by it!


And last but certainly not least my favorite decoration that I have ordered for the fall yet! This gorgeous sign from The Barn Wood Sign shop is absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to get it and put it proudly in my "rotating seasonal" picture spot in my dining room!

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Crazy About Houndstooth

CAH by yourjacqueline featuring a below knee pencil skirt

Every fall it seems that I fall in love with a pattern that is appearing frequently in the stores! Seriously last summer/ fall it seems like all I had was polka dots everywhere! This year it is houndstooth... I feel like it is such a classic pattern. I can buy a tons of it and keep wearing it for years! Recently I have been obsessed with blazers and pencil skirts because I can use them at the office to express my own individual style! SO! I ventured out to my two favorite spots to get "funky yet classic items" Target and J.Crew! I ordered this amazingly sassy "No.2 pencil skirt" from Jcrew and found this Merona blazer for a steal at target! The Kate spade flats are on order! and Ive been drooling over these lovely orange houndstooth items on etsy!
Whats your favorite fall pattern?!

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