New Desk Look

As I have mentioned I have recently moved from Starkville back to Jackson. While I am still getting things all moved in and just how I like them but I have finally gotten my desk in order. My desk was one of the first tasks I knew I had to tackle and complete since this is my headquarters for this blog. Now that it is back in working order it has made me very happy! I love my new cork backing because it allows me to place quotes and magazine clippings that inspire me, plus it allows me to add pops of color which can be changed out easily. I hope you enjoy this new addition and first glimpse into my new space. There will be more to come as I get more settled in! See you tomorrow!

 

Lots of Love, Natalie

 

Fresh Ink

Say hello to Fresh Ink's stationary and gifts store's new employee! That's right I am finally done with school work for a whole year and will be working at this amazing, creative, and colorful store. Right now I am a little unsure of my exact job title but I know it has the title of manager in it. I absolutely love coming into work here because you never know what new things will be arriving! I also love the location on the second floor of Banner Hall because of the big windows that overlook Highland Village that let in the gorgeous morning light. Even though I just started Monday I can tell that this is the right place for me and I am very excited to be working here! Below are some items such as Kate Spade and Lily Pulitzer agendas, Cinco Powell tassels, and Thimblepress Confetti Push Pops that we currently have in the store and online. Be sure to check us out at our website and follow us on Pinterest and instagram.

 

Lots of Love, Natalie

 

Lemon Asparagus Chicken

If you are looking for an inexpensive, quick, and healthy meal this is the one for you. This past weekend I found this great recipe and I couldn't wait to give it a test run. It blow all my expectations out the window for it was a wonderful, simple, and summery meal that ended up having a gorgeous presentation when it was prepared. Well I don't want to hold you up any longer but this recipe has an added bonus of only requiring about 3 ingredients that you don't already have in your pantry. Needless to say this recipe is my new ultimate favorite!

Lemon Asparagus Chicken:

Ingredients:

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 cup chopped asparagus

2 lemons (sliced)

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

Directions:

Cover the chicken breast with plastic wrap and pound each piece to about 3/4 inch in thickness.

Gently toss chicken in a shallow dish containing flour and salt.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chicken and cook 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown while sprinkling with lemon pepper.

When the chicken in thoroughly cooked, remove from pan and transfer to a plate.

Line the pan with lemon slices, then add chopped asparagus on top.

Allow the lemons to caramelize and the asparagus to cook.

Once the lemons and asparagus are done add the chicken back to the pan.

Rearrange to create a gorgeous presentation and serve.

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Weekend Favorites

 

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Berry Good Fruit Pizza

I don't know how many people have heard of Fruit Pizza unless you are on Pinterest then you have. Well I actually made fruit pizza long before Pinterest existed and it is one of my all time favorite easy dessert recipes. Plus everyone seems to like it! I mean how can you not love a sugar cookie topped with a sweet cream cheese icing and any fruit you desire. I recently made this Berry Good Fruit Pizza for a Fourth of July cook out with friends while visiting them in New Orleans for the holiday weekend. None of them including Jay had heard of one or had one so when I told them I was making a Fruit Pizza they were a little confused at first. Everyone loved it and ended up eating the whole thing. I promise this recipe is very easy and its a crowd pleaser so check it out below if you are interested! Have a great weekend and see you Monday with my weekend favorites!

 

Berry Good Fruit Pizza:

Ingredients: 

8oz. cream cheese (softened)

1/3cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

4 cups assorted fruit

16oz. package of sugar cookie dough

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Roll out the cookie dough (you can even make individual ones if you please).

Bake cookie dough for about 12-15 minutes or until golden.

While that's baking combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.

Mix until it is nice and smooth.

Remove cookie from oven and allow to cool before adding the cream cheese topping and fruit.

Now cover with cream cheese and top with assorted fruit.

Enjoy!

 

 

Lots of Love, Natalie

 

#CANDIDLYNICOLE

(image via aol.com)

#CandidlyNicole aired it's first episode last Thursday night on VH1 and I think this may be one of my new favorite guilty pleasure shows! Basically this show is a reality show about Nicole Richie (daughter of Lionel Richie) and she honestly says and does whatever she wants on this show and I absolutely love it. The things that she says are so random but a lot make perfect since and her outlook on things I feel express how the world works now. For instance the first episode dealt with online dating and parallel parking. I completely relate to how she feels about parallel parking so I loved it! I will say though that this show probably only has a viewing age range of 16-35 years old. With that being said the second episode airs tonight on VH1 at 10/9c. In case you want to catch on the first episode or see deleted scenes and extras click here. See you tomorrow with at tasty dessert recipe!

 

Lots of Love,   Natalie

Life Lately

I bet most of you have been thinking that I have abandoned Candy Coated Prada or maybe just traveling to lots of different places, well let me inform you that both are incorrect. I wish I had been vacationing instead of taking two online classes. These classes ended up taking over my whole life and summer. I truthfully didn't have a life other than studying or taking quizzes. On top of taking these classes I was also moving back to Jackson, MS. Well now that they are thankfully over and I am starting to get settled in I can resume my life and get back to blogging. I really did miss blogging and it made me realize just how much I love it and what joy it brings to my life. Therefore in the next few months Candy Coated Prada will be getting a much needed facelift. I am very excited about it and I hope you will love it too! Anyway it is great to be back and I promise I am here to stay! As always thanks for reading!

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Weekly Favorites

 

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