Last week I shared my Pumpkin Pie recipe for Thanksgiving and decided to share Monna’s Pecan Pie recipe as well! I shared this recipe a few years ago in one of my Mondays with Monna posts with her crust recipe. I love pecan pie of any kind, but this version is one of my favorites, especially topped with vanilla ice cream. I have also used this filling in smaller cups with puff pastry for a lighter dessert. Enjoy! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Pie Crust

8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into smaller pieces)

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons ice water

In a food processor combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter pieces and pulse until the mixture forms large, coarse crumbs. Add the ice water a little at a time and pulse until the dough begins to form. Transfer the dough to a work surface and shape it into a 9-inch pie plate. Pre-bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes when the recipe calls for it.

Pecan Pie Filling 

3/4 cup sugar

2 1/2 tablespoons flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup dark Karo

2 eggs

1/2 cup Pet evaporated milk (another brand is fine too)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup pecan pieces (or halves)

Mix sugar, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in Karo syrup, and beat in eggs one at a time. Add evaporated milk, vanilla, and pecans, mixing well before pouring into pie crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes. Tip from Monna: top off the pie with warm maple syrup and Blue Bell vanilla ice cream.

Vest: Vintage Michael Simon (from Monna’s closet) // Sweater: Vince // Leggings: Nordstrom // Boots: ASOS

Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday, and the holiday season is my favorite time of the year. I love the cheerful decorations, the spirit of giving, and the excuse to wear Christmas sweaters and excessive plaid all month long! My favorite holiday sweater is a nutcracker vest I borrowed from my grandmother (Monna). She has had this Michael Simon knit vest from Neiman Marcus for years and I have always admired the detail of the stitching on each nutcracker. I layered the vest with a black v-neck Vince sweater and my favorite faux leather leggings from Hue. To add some texture and warmth to my all black look, I wore my suede over the knee boots from ASOS. Since this vest is no long available for purchase, I have linked some of my Christmas sweaters below. Enjoy the holiday season! xoxo

Images via Mel.

Blouse: Banana Republic (similar) // Skirt: J.Crew // Shoes: Charles David // Pearls: Tiffany & Co.

Thanksgiving is such a special time with family, and everyone has their own wonderful traditions. My family spends Thanksgiving at my grandmother’s house (remember Monna) where we enjoy a full feast before watching the Dallas Cowboys, and decorating her house for Christmas. We start the day in our “nice” clothes to take a family photo and enjoy my grandmother’s wonderful cooking, but soon change into our sweats for an evening full of football and leftovers. While I will probably we wearing something similar to the outfit above, I am also sharing two of my favorite casual Thanksgiving outfits as well!

This skirt and blouse are perfect for a more formal Thanksgiving, or brunch at the country club. I found this blouse at Banana Republic last year (wish I had bought every color), but I have linked some similar blouses (like this one) at the bottom of the post. This faux wrap skirt is currently on sale at J.Crew, but only until November 27th. Use code HOLIDAY to receive 40% off, and if you have a student ID, you can receive an extra 15% off! I love the fit and texture of this skirt, however it does run a bit big, I am wearing a 00 and it is still a little loose in the waist. I paired this look with pearls and simple nude pumps, but the skirt does have both navy and black in it making it look great with navy or black heels as well.

Sweater: Banana Republic // Vest: J.Crew // Jeans: Gap // Boots: ASOS

This look is perfect for a slightly more casual Thanksgiving lunch or dinner. Banana Republic has some great fall pieces on sale right now including this sweater which also comes in 10 other fall color. I am wearing a small (fits true to size), but the best part is this sweater is not itchy! The vest I am wearing above is from J.Crew about 3 years ago, but J.Crew Factory has a similar vest with the same pattern. J.Crew has the exact same vest but in different colors. This vest does run a little large as I am wearing an extra small and still have plenty of room for a thicker sweater underneath. I paired this look with my favorite skinny jeans from Gap and these gorgeous over the knee black boots from ASOS. I am wearing a size 8 in these boots (fits true to size) and have room for thick socks without the boots bunching up along the sides.

Dress: Nordstrom // Jacket: Gap // Booties: Nordstrom (similar)

My final Thanksgiving outfit is a casual dress for a warmer football filled Thanksgiving. This dress is currently 40% off at Nordstrom and comes in black, maroon, burnt orange, and two striped colors. I am wearing a small and it fits well through the arms and in length (it just looks shorter with my legs). Since the dress is short sleeved, I paired it with a classic denim jacket from Gap and some fun fringed booties. For a warmer look, the booties could be swapped out for knee high or over the knee boots. Shop all of my Thanksgiving outfit necessities below and enjoy your Thanksgiving! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.