
Happy New Year! 2017 has come and gone and as I sit here and reflect on all the highs and lows of the year, one of my most fun endeavors was beginning my journey with Champagne Colored Glasses. As CCG approaches its one year anniversary, I thought this would be as good a time as ever, to reflect on my top ten posts from 2017. Scroll down to see which was my all time favorite this year! Enjoy!
10. Ravenswood and the Color Block Skirt
One of my favorite location and provably my favorite skirt, this post was written back in April 2017. To read more on this post, click the title above.

The most HILARIOUS family pictures to date! I will never forget our time on Baker Beach. This will be a story I will always laugh at, regardless of how insanely uncomfortable we all were in the moment. Post written in September 2017.

This skirt and hat are two of my favorite purchases done in 2017. I think I wore that skirt at least twice a week for a month. This post was shot in Sycamore Grove in Livermore which is a great place to walk and hike all year round.

7. Holidays in San Francisco with Talbots
This post meant so much to me because it was an awesome partnership post with Talbots and it was the perfect weekend with my husband in the city. This weekend will always have a special place in my heart. We had so much fun.

6. Cherry Picking in Brentwood
I love that we live so close to an area that has some type of fruit or vegetable that you can pick year round. This Summer, as a family, we went cherry picking. We came home and made cherry pies and cherry tarts. My husband was really proud of these pictures, Ha! If you asked him which post was his favorite, I would put money on it that it was this one.

How could you not love this super American Festive look for the 4th of July? The boots just made this look and I was so happy with the outcome.

A castle winery nestled in the rolling hills of Napa Valley. Neil and I had so much fun exploring this place and drinking their sparking red wine. Absolutely delicious!

I think the reason why this look ranks #3 for me is because I use it for most of my profile pictures on social media. Therefore, I have an emotional attachment to it annnnnnndddd don’t get me started on these fabulous earrings. I have them in 4 colors!

2. Random Fun Facts All About Me
What a tough choice, but this salmon colored midi dress came in a close second for the top spot. Easily one of my favorite posts of all time. I LOVE that I live so close to a variety of different wineries full of pretty scenery. This year I plan to show you even more of this beautiful place I call home.

1. Palm Spring Part 1, Holiday House
There are so many reasons why this post is my favorite for 2017. It was the first trip away from the kids after my surgeries in 2016. Getting time alone with your spouse I feel is not just important but a necessity to a healthy marriage. We had the best time and stayed in the most adorable hotel ever. Remember, I have linked all of the original posts. Just click on the title!
What is your favorite post? I totally want to know! Here’s to a happy and healthy 2018! I can’t wait for you to see all of the special collars I have in the mix this year.

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I debated jumping on the bandwagon to share my 2016 throwback. In all honesty, 2016 was the hardest year of my life. It’s something that I’m reminded of daily in this never ending cycle of chronic pain and illness. For those that are new here, in 2016 I underwent 3 surgeries within 4 days. My 14 level spine surgery consisted of 2 surgeries going through my back and side, and then I needed an emergency bowel resection 3 days later due to my colon twisting and flipping on itself. When I woke up from my spine surgery, I immediately moved my right foot and tried to then move my left. It turned out, they knicked my spinal cord and damaged it. I had no feeling in my left leg or foot. Didn’t know if I was moving it and it felt like nothing was there. I remember immediately panicking and because I still had a tube in my mouth, they gave me a paper to write down what was wrong. Drs came in and told my husband and I that they weren’t sure if I’d walk again and definitely sure I wouldn’t be dancing. I lost 25 lbs, a Picc line was put in to try and get me any nutrition. I threw up bile in bucket after bucket.
I didn’t see my kids for 3 1/2 weeks and then had to be moved to a nursing facility. Once home, I had nurses and PT that would come to our house because staying in that facility and not seeing my kids drove me insane (my youngest was only 17 months old). Neil had to shower me, and wipe my butt 🙈. I went through 18 months of PT pushing myself to prove them all wrong. When I think about the last 10 years (and 2016 in particular), it has been a nonstop uphill battle for me. During that same year, we learned that both our daughters would then be diagnosed with the same thing. This is why I keep pushing forward no matter how I feel mentally or physically. I need to show these kids that mama can handle it and I want them to remember how strong I’ve tried to be because some day they may be faced with this same decision. I played this song on repeat laying in the hospital.
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SAVE AND SHARE MY MOST VIEWED RECIPE! This is one of my favorite and most watched recipes and for good reason! My Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake is SOOOO easy to make and perfect for brunch! This can also be frozen and eaten later!
Don’t take my word for it...make it and let me know how fast it was devoured.
•4 large croissants
12-16 oz of cubed ham
•6 oz of shredded gruyere cheese
•6 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup chopped chives
•6 eggs
•1 cup half and half
•1 tsp. honey
•1 tsp. Dijon mustard
•salt and pepper
Preheat your oven to 375. In a baking dish (spray with non stick spray) add in croissants, ham, cheese and chives. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, honey, mustard and salt and pepper.
Pour the egg mixture over the bake and press down with a fork. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 50 min. This is such a great family recipe and feeds a good amount of people. So before ya come for me with how much cheese is used ( remember that!
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! This was a big hit last year so I wanted to share it again! These brie and cranberry puff pastry bites are SO EASY to make and a crowd pleaser for that Holiday gathering.
•mini muffin pan
•store bought puff pastry
•brie cheese
•cranberry sauce
•fresh rosemary
Preheat your oven to 425. Do not put these in until your oven is preheated! Place squares of puff pastry into the muffin pan, followed by cubes of brie cheese and a scoop of cranberry sauce. Bake for 10 min and add rosemary sprigs for garnish. It’s that easy!!! #easyrecipes #holidayrecipes...
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SAVE THIS RECIPE! These Ham and Gruyere Hand Pies are SO SIMPLE to make and DELICIOUS 🙌🏻 These make for a fun brunch/lunch idea and will be loved by all. You can also make in batches and reheat for later! You can even use that leftover ham from the holidays to make these too!
•preheat oven 400 (this will bake for 15-20 min)
•puff pastry cut into 12 equal sizes
•leftover Holiday ham for the win
•gruyere cheese (Swiss or brie work too)
•Dijon mustard
•egg brushes on the top
Make sure to use your fork around the edges to push the two pieces of pastry together for when it cooks. Cut a few small knife holes in the top to prevent bubbling. Enjoy! #handpie #puffpastry #puffpastryrecipes #forthoveofmeat...
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Delayna Denaye| 2nd Jan 18
You pictures are all so beautiful!! Happy New year!!
Delayna
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Whitney| 2nd Jan 18
My fave is Palm Springs holiday house! Those blue on blue on blue is spectacular!!
Yari| 2nd Jan 18
Love Love Love! You are such a cutie what great post for 2017! xoxo Yari @dreamgorgeously http://www.dreamgorgeously.com — SC Sister —
Kayla| 2nd Jan 18
So many great posts! I’m obsessed with your pink midi dress!!
xo Kayla
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Lydia DAntonio| 2nd Jan 18
What a great 2017! Happy New Year!
XO http://www.lydialouise.com/
Belle| 4th Jan 18
These are such great posts! Love all the outfits too!
Belle | One Awesome Momma