The Gaither Kitchen: Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Before you immediately scroll past this post at just the sight of the word Brussels Sprouts I beg you to stop and give this recipe a chance!! I completely feel all my Brussels Sprouts haters out there.  I was well into my 30's before I even tried my first Brussels Sprout and now I'm hooked.

I have to mention I never intended to turn my recent Sunday snack into a blog post, however after sharing in my Instagram stories I surprisingly received lots of requests for the recipe.  So please forgive the poor photography and lack of images. 

Are you ready for the most delicious and fairly healthy snack out there?

Caramelized Balsamic Vinaigrette Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients 

1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts

3 tbsp olive oil – ( 2tbsp prior to baking – 1tbsp following)

2 tsp honey

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Toppings

Dried Cranberries

Feta

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Prep

Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil

Trim off the bottom of each Brussels Sprout and remove outer/dry leaves

 Slice each sprout lengthwise

Using a large mixing bowl – toss sprouts with 2tbsp of olive oil, black pepper, and kosher salt

Spread Brussels sprouts on lined baking sheet and put them in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.  You will know they are ready when they begin to blacken and caramelize.  Ok, now I’m having a craving!

After you have baked the sprouts, place back in a bowl.   You will then add remaining olive oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar.  Mix until evenly coated. Transfer to serving dish and top with feta and dried cranberries.   

There ya have it!

A vegetable you thought you hated, until now!

The Minimalist - Fall Decor

This past weekend Scott and I escaped to Asheville to celebrate our anniversary and relax.  The weather was AMAZING.  It was still warm, but there was a very early crisp fall breeze in the air and the leaves were just starting to show hints of yellow and orange.  The cool air was all it took to give me that extra push into total fall mode.  If you follow Delightfully Chic on Instagram you know I have been sitting on the edge of fall for a few weeks now so I didn't need much of a push. 

We are having hardwoods installed throughout our entire downstairs at the end of the month so Scott keeps reminding me not to go too crazy with fall decor until after the floors are down.  This is seriously asking a lot of a girl who lives for seasonal decor changes. 

To keep things minimal to start I am planning to incorporate plaid and striped throw blankets in our family room on the DIY Blanket Ladder I made a while back.  (See the tutorial here)

As before starting any project or decor change up, I always turn to a magazine (new or old) the smell and feel of the glossy pages still gets me and of course our modern day faux glossy pages of Pinterest for inspiration.

Images via Pinterest

Here is a round up of a few super cozy fall throws that I have my eye on!

Shop Them All Now 
 
1. Neutral Throw - Lands' End
2. Blush and Bashful - Target
3. Multi Anthropologie
4. Blue Plaid - Way Fair
5. Dark Tones - World Market

Extending the Olive Branch

There's a new tree in town! 

I think we are all well aware of the Fiddle Fig Tree trend that’s been going strong for over a year now.   To be clear, I am STILL very much obsessed with fiddle fig leaves and all their beauty. 

However, if you are totally over the bright green leaf and ready to move on to something a little more subtle and softer in color then the Olive Tree is totally the tree for you.

 

 

Details on How to care for an Indoor Olive Tree

Having plants in your home provides so many benefits from cleaning the air in your space, prompting relaxation, and they even inspire life and creativity into your home and space.   Don’t worry if you have a black thumb I have a few options for you below too!

Elisabeth Heier’s (Blogger, photographer, and interior designer)

Norwegian Home Incorporates the Olive Tree

 One of the many things I love about the olive tree is you can go big or small!
This happy little tree can sit on your kitchen counter or stand tall in your living room.

Medina Lind

Brown Design Group

 If taking on a live tree is just too much of a thought to bear then why not try a faux olive tree or incorporate branches in your space or even a throw pillow?

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For your Home

1. Throw Pillow - Delightfully Chic Lifestyle Boutique
2. Prints - Color Water
3. Faux Tree - Ballard Designs 
4. Branches - Magnolia Market
5. Tea Towel and Napkins - A Love of Dish Towels  


Looking for more Delightfully Chic?  Make sure to follow along daily on Instagram!

Palm-Tastic

One trend that is undeniable this season are those full of life and vibrant in color, gorgeous green palm leaves! Whether styled in a cozy nook, alone in a vase, arranged in a wall collage, on a pillow, or even as wall coverings,  this is a popular look that can't be missed. 

 Styled by Emily Henderson

Here are a few styled looks I completely swoon over and all the details on where to shop to bring a little botanical goodness into your home.  

 Society Social

 Domino

Carly Rae Robinson Artwork

Delightfully Chic Lifestyle Boutique

Decor

 

Domino

 Holy City Chic

 Don't you feel more refreshed just simply looking at these spaces?!  I know I do!

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 Shop the Look

Delightfully Chic - Palm Prints

Graham & Brown - Wallpaper

Society Social - Pillow

CB2 - Leaves 

Delightfully Chic Lifestyle Boutique

WE DID IT!!

 

The Delightfully Chic Lifestyle Boutique officially went live this past Thursday and we have been blown away (and super grateful) by the response!  Several items have sold out HOWEVER, here's a little secret that blog readers are the first to know...Our most popular earrings were just restocked!!

 

Hurry over to snag your Ginger Jar Inspired Earrings before we spill the beans later today.

 

 

A few other top sellers and favorites from the collection...

 

The Evelyn Coaster

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The Signature Swing Shelf

 

 

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The Prettiest Peony Pillow

 

 

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Thanks for all the support in opening this little dream! 

Master Bath Reno

For what seems like way too many months now I have been working on our Master Bath Renovation.  It was a simple and budget friendly update that I had hoped to knock out in just a couple of weekends, but as with most home projects there were a few setbacks.  

Before we go any further here is a look at the master bath stripped down prior to its little face lift! 

 

I don't have a good quality pic to show you a before of the window, but prior to the update there was a privacy film on it.  That was the very first thing I removed!  I LOVE natural light and see no reason to keep it out.  

The black and white tile floor and subway and marble shower details I am a total fan of so that was a huge relief and cost saver. Basically for this reno we would only be updating the pale green walls, hardware, and decor.

Usually, I can paint a room of this size in a couple of hours.  However, I quickly discovered that the previous homeowners who had purchased our home and did a quick flip within a year (which I am totally grateful for) had pulled wallpaper down and left glue sporadically behind.  Ugh!!! I’ve never seen paint looks so terrible on a wall, total disaster.  I then tried to take on sanding and priming the walls and I lasted for about um...30 minutes!  I had to call in back up aka Daddy to take over.  The smell of the primer was just too much for these little lungs of mine. 

In addition to painting the walls, I also gave the window trim, molding, and ceiling a fresh coat of paint.  

The abstract artwork I hung where the towel rack used to be is actually printable/digital downloads from Etsy!  I printed the images on cardstock paper and picked up frames from Michael's! I felt super frugal and proud of myself for thinking outside the box.

  

After the walls were done, I started painting all of the hardware.  The lighting fixture, the cabinet handles, even the toilet paper holder.  They were a brushed silver originally.  I try with every room I update to stay on budget and cut costs where I can.  I loved our hardware just not the color.  So out came my trusty bottle of spray paint.  I could not get over what a difference the color change made.  I also changed our current mirror from white to black to add a more dramatic contrast to the white walls.  

Next I had Scott step in to help and we tackled the shelving.  I’ll be honest, the shelving was a vision I was determined to bring to life.  I knew I not only wanted to see these handmade shelves by Scott and I in our master bath, but I also wanted to see them in the 

Delightfully Chic Lifestyle Signature Collection.

  

Did I mention the store opens THIS WEEK and these darling shelves can be YOURS?!

Finally, everything was in place and it was time to pull in the décor, my favorite part.  

 In the end this small renovation took longer than expected, but I couldn't be happier with the end results. The space feels bright and roomy and that was my overall end goal. 

One weekend soon I hope to tackle a Roman shade for the window, but honestly I am loving all the light that pours in every morning and afternoon!

The Details

Paint Color - Benjamin Moore, Decorators White (my all time fave)

Swing Shelf - Delightfully Chic Lifestyle 

Printable Artwork - Etsy 

Jute Basket - TJ Maxx

Jute Rug - Bed Bath & Beyond

Accent Decor - Hobby Lobby, Michael's, and Local Antique Stores

Delightfully Chic Lifestyle Boutique {SUMMER 2017}

I per usual have been slack in posting to the blog, however, if you follow Delightfully Chic on Instagram or Facebook you still see all the daily happenings and you already know the exciting news.

For those of you who keep up with things on the blog I wanted to pop in and share the most exciting news!! We are opening the Delightfully Chic Lifestyle Boutique, a place where you can find my favorite home décor, original artwork, handcrafted jewelry, linens for your kitchen and dining areas and SO much more. This little doll has been a labor of love for some time now and it’s only the beginning. Somebody pinch me! 

 What makes the Delightfully Chic Lifestyle Boutique special? Everything you will find in our shop has been designed and created right here within the United States by some of the most talented women and men! Over the next few weeks I will be giving sneak peeks and you may even see a flash sale or two! To stay in the know make sure you are following us on Instagram and Facebook.