Oh if only this weeks challenge would be taking place in a few weeks when I would be in the city of the inspiration! But its ok, I was still ready to take on the task of being inspired by Las Vegas. ...
Just a reminder that the Tartan Hearts Jewelry giveaway ends this Friday. You still have time for up to two entries to win an item of your choice from Tartan Hearts! For more details on t...
Its been a week. Sewing has been keeping my spirits up and I have another creation to share later this week, but theres just still been a lot going on. Its alright, Im dealing with it, and just...
To be completely honest, Id never heard of Alfajores until I saw this recipe come up on Brown Eyed Baker. But after chatting with some friends who had and really imagining the concept... shortb...
Im excited to offer you this awesome giveaway! Primrose Pendant Jess from Tartan Hearts Jewelry made the Primrose necklace that I wore earlier this week with my new Ceylon. Well, she is also offering...
I wasnt sure if I was going to be participating in the Sew Weekly challenge this week until about Wednesday. Id been trying to get caught up on some random sewing projects that Ive had calling ...
Ugh, this past week was brutal. Physically and emotionally draining. Work was super busy - Ive got a lot going on right now. Also, Im trying to win a workout contest at my local fit...
Day two of the weekend of tarts! This time were going savory with a hint of sweet. Its a goat cheese tart topped with blackberries and a bit of honey. This would be perfect for a brunch o...
This weekend, I give you... tarts! I was in the mood to try something new and I was meeting up with some girlfriends for a knitting afternoon. I volunteered to make dessert... but after seeing ...
Im so excited to share this Featured Friend with you! The month of May is very special indeed. This month, the lovely Madalynne reached out to me to tell me what she enjoyed my blog. The ...
On to the next 6 days of Me Made May! Its not exactly hard, but I do lack creativity in my wardrobe which becomes extremely evident during these self-made months. Well, were almost halfway ther...
You know those tubs of ice cream you keep around for those days that never end, or chick-flick nights? This delicious ice cream would be perfect cradled in your lap while you dab your eyes with...
This week started normal enough. I worked on the blog for a bit on Sunday evening, posting my first MMM recap. I started planning out the after work week activities - dance classes, worko...
This dress is a long time in the making. Since seeing Season 1 of Downton Abbey, I (and like what seems to be every other blogger out there) have been itching to make the clothes from the show....
Attention bargain shoppers! While I dont normally do posts advertising sales, I frequently get asked how/where I get my patterns on sale. Well, a perfect example is online retailer (and former ...
As promised, heres my recap of the first six days of Me Made May. Overall Ive met my goal of one item per day, though I cheated a little on day 4. It seems that Im having the same proble...
Most of the time, I create my desserts based on items I have on hand. In the case of this week, I was handed a bag of lemons from a good friend. She has a bit of land in the Santa Cruz mo...
Oh, a feature on Sew Weekly for this dress! Some of the information is a repeat (if you read it over on the site) but Im including a few more photos of the gorgeous rose garden and other tidbit...
I’m so excited about this post for two reasons. The first: I won a contest! That’s right, I actually won something! This rarely happens in the world of blog contests for me, as I us...
Oh, by the way... Ive signed up for Me Made May.
I made this delicious jelly roll style cake for Easter and it was a big hit with my family. Its not overly sweet and has an overall light and airy quality to it. Even my mom was raving ab...
Hold on to your seats dear readers, because this week were hanging out with the glamorous Oona from oonaballoona! How I managed anything in the blogging world before discovering Oona over ...
When I purchased my ice cream maker, I knew I didn’t want to fall into the habit of only using the thing once a year. I actually ended up using it a lot during the summer, mainly using recipes ...
This weeks Sew Weekly challenge was of the childhood theme - mainly based off of a childhood photo. Not only that, but its the first garment from my Spring/Summer palette sewing. Luckily,...
I finally found some time to put together my Spring and Summer moodboard, inspired by Colettes Palette Challenge. My board reflects most of the colors and some inspirational designs that Id like to b...
Ive had this recipe in my arsenal for a while though I usually bust it out for baby and bridal showers. From time to time I also like to make the filling for my sandwiches at work - Ill bring i...
These franken cupcakes are a result of my first batch being complete flops. The original recipe still left me craving a lemon cupcake with cream cheese frosting, so I continued on with that pla...
One of the items that I keep stocked in my pantry but doesnt get nearly enough use is Nutella. Tired of seeing the same jar sitting there unloved, I decided to get creative. Thats where t...
The Facts Fabric: 4 yards of cotton print $30, 4 yards of white Kona cotton $12 Pattern: Colette Chantilly ~$12 on sale Year: Contemporary Notions: 1 14” invisible zipper $1.50 Time to Complete: Just...
Aloha! This week’s creation was lucky enough to be first worn on the island of Oahu while I’m on vacation visiting friends in Hawaii. It was the perfect summer dress for the gorgeous Hawa...
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