AROUND THE LOFT

Just some photos from around the loft today. 

You know it's hard for me to stray from a monochromatic palate, especially when it comes to my decor. I love my extra large (Euro size) mongolian fluff pillows but wanted to add something more. Sparkly pillows? Eh... I didn't really want to complicate things.

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I was surprisingly drawn to this muted DVF spotted cat sham. I thought about it for a couple weeks and decided to give it a try. Its a sham, so I can easily switch it out for another beautiful option, when I get tired of it. 

What do you think? 

I found these summery forks for 99 cents  at Target. 

The perfect way to inexpensively brighten up my white dishes. 

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This morning I posted a photo a of my lunch on Instagram...

(you can find me, just search "hrhcollection")

As promised here is my quick, simple recipe for my version of a low calorie Carbonara. If you have been following my blog and Youtube channel, you might know I used to be overweight. My highest was 181 lbs, in the first year of college. I have been able to keep it off, though its a constant struggle with that 5 or 10 pounds that just wont seem to shed. I love good food, though would rather make my own healthier version of it so guilt doesn't kick in afterwards. Note: I made this normally super calorie filled pasta dish to suit my taste, it may not be considered a true Carbonara, but it certainly satisfies my craving.
RECIPE: 

- Boil one serving of pasta. I chose my favorite, Linguini. 

-Microwave two slices of bacon until crispy. When cooled, chop and set aside. 

-Spray saute pan with olive oil PAM and saute 1/4 cup onion until some are crispy. 

-Turn off the burner and let sit. 

-Add the chopped bacon to the still hot saute pan and set mixture aside. 

-Add the cooked pasta to the bacon and onions. 

-Sprinkle salt to taste. 

-Spray pasta mixture with zero calorie spray butter that can be found in the butter section of your supermarket. 

-Mix well in the warm pan, serve and guiltlessly enjoy!