Red hot at the Golden Globes

Awards season makes for a nice distraction this time of year. My favorites of last night's fashion focused on beautiful blushes and sultry reds.

 Here are my picks for the best:

Winner Jennifer Lawrence sported a fun coral-red Dior gown.



My favorite actress Marion Cotillard, also in Dior, went for a siren orange/red asymmetrical hem.

Naomi Watts kept warm in this simple, classic burgundy dress.




Winner Claire Danes rocked this red hot wrap just months after giving birth.




And Zoe Deschanel sizzled in this taffeta gown that I heard some critics called "wrinkly." I thought it was fabulous.

SavorTheSeason: Blood Oranges

One of the best parts of living in the Upper Midwest is the opportunity to experience all four seasons, some being longer than others. January and February tend to be long, dark, cold months up here, when looking for the positives is one of the only ways to get through, so I present a new feature "Savor the Season."

This week I bring you blood oranges, my favorite season fruit of late December and early January.

EATS
Sicilian Citrus Salad:



Blood Orange Panna Cotta:



Blood Oranges with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt




 Blood Orange Crostata




DRINKS
Blood Orange Bloody Marys:



Blood Orange Gin Sparkler:



Blood Orange Whiskey Sour:



Blood Orange Soda:

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SundayInspiration: Best of the week on Pinterest

Obviously, I'm a bit obsessed with Pinterest. Here are my top picks for this weeks pins. Go here to follow me.

Perfect makeup.

Source: drugstoreprincess.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Good morning yoga.

Source: thoughtsbynatalie.blogspot.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Pomegranate juice and champagne.

Source: simplygluten-free.com via Heidi on Pinterest

25 slow cooker soups.

Source: ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Spinach Feta Lasagna.

Source: amerrymishapblog.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Painted golden branches.

Source: casasugar.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Ray-Ban P-Retro Cat sunglasses.

Source: urbanoutfitters.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Reclaimed-wood drink rest.

Source: etsy.com via Heidi on Pinterest

DIY sparkly bobby pins.

Source: thebeautydepartment.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Hand-drawn typography on glass frames.

Source: thejealouscurator.com via Heidi on Pinterest

SavorySunday: Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts seem the vegetable of children's nightmares, but I can't help but love these little guys. Lately, I've been ordering a cup of soup with a side of Brussels sprouts when I eat at the HoDo in Fargo, and it's the perfect little meal. Now it's time to perfect roasting these little green buds at home.

Some inspiration, as always:

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Avocado and Pumpkin Seeds.

Source: wholeliving.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Garlic Rosemary and Lemon Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts.

Source: hipsterfood.tumblr.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Lemon Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Source: whatsgabycooking.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts.

Source: thefullflavoredlife.com via Bailey's on Pinterest

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pizza.

Source: shutterbean.com via KathyrnJane on Pinterest

Bacon-wrapped Brussels Sprouts:

Source: foodtruckfestivalsofne.com via Shannon on Pinterest