Our Modern Kitchen Design (Leicht)

Hi guys! Today I’m showing you our kitchen cabinet design - woohoo! We are working with Trey at German Kitchen Center here in Atlanta and our kitchen cabinets and handles are all from Leicht. I LOVE how sleek and modern the frameless cabinets are, the three tone design, and the diagonal cut on the waterfall island. We went with gold hardware on most of the cabinets and the rest are the handless design. The hood will be custom made by a metal fabricator since I can’t find a hood with the exact dimensions that we need for the stainless steel restaurant style hood that we want.

A few things will be different than the photos like the HUGE 36” sink, black Kohler faucet, and added gold Delta pot filler. We also think we might use either subway tile on the backsplash or hexagon tile if the cost of a matching stone backsplash is out of the budget. Lastly there will be lights installed on either side of the hood similar to what you see over the counter next to the fridge.

Our appliances are stainless steel and mostly from Samsung minus the dishwasher from Bosch that will have a custom panel over it. We almost went with all Bosch appliances but we currently have a Samsung refrigerator and I LOVE it. I know that sounds silly, but I need to have an external water filler and the flex drawer on the outside and Bosch doesn’t make that design. Because you get such a great deal when you bundle large appliances together we decided that Samsung was the way to go for everything minus the Bosch dishwasher since we need something that allows for a custom panel.

The door that you see mocked up leads into our pantry where we will put the microwave, food, another prep counter, more cabinets, etc. We don’t even have a pantry at our current house so this will be a whole new world for us!

Now we get to start looking for countertops, backsplash, barstools and lights to go over the island - yay!

My Top 5 Winter Amazon Finds Under $60

Hey guys! I did a little shopping on Amazon for the winter season and came across some really great pieces (and some not so great pieces, but those got sent back- hah!) perfect for your upcoming events. These are all items that I liked enough to keep and have already worn.

Everything I’ve listed is $60 or less and is eligible for Prime which means free shipping and free returns if you decide the items don’t suit you or you need another size!

1. Epic Fluffy Coat

This coat is my favorite find. It’s pink, fluffy, super cozy, and actually thick. Tip: Use the sizing chart. *I ordered an “XXL/12” for a slightly looser fit.

2. Leopard Cardigan

This sweater comes in 16 different prints (I have the one pictured). I love the long length and casual vibe. *I ordered a size small.

3. Fitted Sweater Dress

This dress is an unexpected find and comes in camel and grey. I love it way more in person than I did online. The length is nice, the sleeves are long enough for my monkey arms, and it looks amazing with thigh high boots! *I ordered a 4/6.

4. Oversized Sweater Dress

This is the dress I’m wearing in the first photo. It’s not my top pick, but I do like it so I felt it was worth mentioning. I love the huge turtle neck, pockets, and the length, but I ordered the white version (it comes in 8 colors) and you definitely need to wear a slip with it. I almost didn’t keep it because of this reason, but it’s just an easy piece to wear so I decided to hang on to it. *I ordered size large for an oversized fit.

5. Lightweight Sweater

This is that perfect lightweight sweater that looks great french tucked into a pair of jeans. It has the chunky look without all of the excess material. I ordered a size small in this yellow color, but it comes in 5 colors.

Bonus Item

This pack of basic cropped camis is a bonus item. They are definitely not winter specific, but I do find myself wearing them under these items instead of wearing a bra. They are super lightweight, comfortable, and wash/dry without shrinking. I have the 3-pack in a size small.

That’s it for me! If you have any other Amazon winter items that you recommend, please link them in the comments below!

The boots pictured in the photos of me are sold out from Nasty Gal, but here are a few that are similar: these, these, these and these.

Photos by Jason Holland

Epic Overnight Oats - Vegan (Blueberry, PB2, cinnamon)

Hi guys! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing day wherever you are!

This is my first blog post since being a married woman - woohoo! Will I ever get used to saying “my husband” or my new last name? Only time will tell!

Anyhoo! I am back with a new quick and easy plant-based breakfast recipe. This time I’ve teamed up with PB2 (who are wonderfully sponsoring todays post - you rock!) to use their new Performance Almond Protein Plant Powder. After a bit of testing with various ingredients and amounts of each, I came up with this delicioussss fall inspired overnight oats recipe that you have to try! It’s perfect for anyone on the go and is packed with 17g of protein!

This is now my ideal overnight oats breakfast. If you guys aren’t familiar with overnight oats (don’t worry my husband wasn’t either and thought it was weird that I was making cold oatmeal), but I promise you this is SO GOOD and now he is a believer. It’s a few simple ingredients that you toss into a jar, mix together, put on the lid, and put in the fridge overnight. The next morning you can add some extra milk if you want and you’re ready to go - it’s seriously that easy.

That face below is 100% a reflection of my feelings towards this food.

The Most Epic Overnight Oats:

Serving: 1

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

• 1/2 cup old fashioned or “rolled” oats

• 2 tbsp (or use the container scoop, once and leveled) of PB2 Performance Almond Protein Plant Powder

• 1 tsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp agave

• 1 pinch of cinnamon

• 3/4 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions:

1. In a mason jar or something similar, add almond milk, oats, PB2 Almond Protein Plant Powder, chai seeds, agave, and cinnamon.

2. Stir these ingredients until they are well combined and then stir in your blueberries.

3. Place the lid on your jar and pop it into the fridge overnight or for about 6+ hours.

4. The next morning you can eat exactly as is, or splash a bit of milk for a creamier texture - your choice!

5. Enjoy!

Nutrition Per One Serving:

Calories: 393 // Fat: 7g // Saturated Fat: 0g // Cholesterol: 0mg // Sodium: 67mg // Potassium: 35mg // Total Carbohydrates: 68g // Dietary Fiber: 8g // Sugar: 28g // Protein: 17g

If you guys make this, PLEASE tag me on IG because that will make my day! Also, if you have any questions or just want to say hey, please use the comments section and I will 100% write back. Also, make sure you follow me on Instagram @MaeElizabethG as I post on there almost every day. Bye and see you next time!

Bonus photo for all of you who love my dogs! Sweetpea says hi!