July 2012
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Tut Tuesday: Sorbet In Hollowed-Out Lemons
Hey friendlies! I’ve shared a crazy-easy summer DIY over on the ole’ blog! Serve sorbet in lemon bowls! These can be easily frozen and even more easily devoured. Check out the pics here!
May 2012
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Michaels Dollar Bins Are So Great!
It’s amazing what you can find in the dollar bins at Michael’s. This circus party was put on using all Michael’s products and was a blast! Click here for the how-to and pics!
April 2012
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Personalize your post-its!
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March 2012
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Tut Tuesday: Watercolor Place Cards
Found here.
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New look, y'all.
The time has finally come. The Proper Pinwheel recently got a makeover and can be found at www.theproperpinwheel.com.
This tumblr will still stay up and be updated as well. Mostly photos and a little text. More tumblr-esque!
Stop by the new site, take a look, and tell me what you think!
Massive Makeover
You guys, The Proper Pinwheel is getting a makeover. The site is almost finished and new posts should be coming soon. This tumblr is going to stay open and available until the end of time. So make sure you check back here for regular updates.
When it goes live, you’ll DEFINITELY know! Stay tuned!
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Fresh Find Friday
It’s Friday! Holy moly, did this week drag. Tomorrow is the first full day I am not working in a LONG time. I can’t wait. The weather is going to be beautiful and I have all sorts of fun things planned. Eating will be taking up about 73% of my time these next few days. I’ll see ya when I’m 10 pounds heavier. :)
photo by Fine Little Day via Gloss White
I have...
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Chromatic Typewriters Rock My Socks Off
If there is a cool and original idea that I love, this is it. Technology is heading in a new direction and I’m on board. This typewriter has been modified to turn words into art! Imagine writing a letter to a friend and having it print up in beautiful color combinations. Oh my. The possibilities, people. I have butterflies.
Read more about it here.
photos via West Collects &...
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Tut Tuesday: Let's dish.
If there’s anything I love, it’s a good mug. I mean it. I love mugs. I love to drink out of ‘em. I love to look at ‘em. I love to buy ‘em. There are so many to choose from, right?
I imagine a world where everything is porcelain (but it can’t break!) and we all get to paint and do whatever we want. The best place to start is with some good ole’ fashioned...
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Fresh Find Friday
photo by Jenny @ Hank and Hunt
Thanks to Jenny, my pals at work are enjoying these today. Long live Dr. Seuss!
collage via Utterly Engaged for Leap Year Party
Utterly Engaged is a super cool online wedding mag and they just put on a party this year. What kind of party? A leap year party. The coolest of the leap year parties, in fact. There was also a design competition. A bunch of teams came up...
February 2012
15 posts
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Spotlight: In love with Alison
photo taken of Alison Faulkner at Alt Summit
I’ve been hooked on someone’s blog for some time now. Alison Faulkner has been blogging for years over at The Alison Show. She is spunky, crafty, pretty (most important… just kidding), and HONEST. She calls it like she sees it and it’s so refreshing.
She posts lots of creative tutorials and also runs a shop where she sells some...
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Tut Tuesday: Ombre Canvas Tote
I have a serious need to be in the sun. We had a few sunny days here last week and my mind was blown. It was a sick joke that the man who controls the weather - you know, the weather man??? - played on me. Now, I hate the winter and have a desire to wear sandals every day. Sandals. There’s snow outside. Sick, right?
I’ve always wanted to try my hand at ombré dip-dyeing. It looks...
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Fresh Find Friday
Sweet mother, it’s Friday. I couldn’t be more excited for the weekend to be here. It’s been such a long weekend filled with lots of work and lots of snow. I don’t mind the snow so much. Unless it’s on top of and all around my Chevy Malibu. Then I mind.
The photo above is a very special one because it’s Logan and me on the day of our wedding. I...
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Recipe: Mayo & Parmesan Rolls
I used to work at a restaurant called Magleby’s and they had the most delicious rolls. It was a secret recipe that the owners refused to share. But when I worked, I made sure to have three rolls every hour of every day. I found this recipe a few months ago, and while it was tasty, it just didn’t hit the spot. I tweaked a few things and now I can’t handle myself anymore. Every...
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Tut Tuesday: Polaroid Bridesmaid Request
I have to get something off my chest. I’ve been a long-time Grey’s Anatomy fan. And I’m also a long-time Private Practice fan. But if these two shows are supposed to be part of the same “ABC Universe”, then how in the heck do they have the same actors playing two different people?!? It seriously makes my blood boil. Does ABC think I don’t notice? Because I do. I...
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Fresh Find Friday
photo via The Pretty Blog
Look how cute these streamers are! I wish I was getting married again. Are you? Can I throw these at you on your big day?
photo by Aaron Shintaku via Alethea and Ruth
Holy EASY FAVORS! These oranges are the perfect touch to this wedding. They add an amazing pop of color, don’t ya think?
photo by Love vs Design
Love vs Design consistently punches out wonderful...
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Inspiration: Wedding Cakes
I’ve been browsing through old and new photos and if there is one thing I never tire of, it’s a wedding cake. Tall. Short. Fancy. Homemade. Yellow. Chocolate. Bundt. The possibilities are endless.
1. Cake Ball Cake by Brew Ha Ha. Photography by Ashleigh Jayne via The Wedding Shoebox.
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Tut Tuesday: DIY Paint Chip Valentines
Happy V-day everybody! Let’s make this short and sweet. If you lead a busy life and haven’t had the time to make some sweet cards for your sweets, there’s still time.
You will need: red paint chips, blank cards, heart-shaped craft punch, glue, alphabet stamps, and some ink.
Using your alphabet, stamp any romantic sayings or inside jokes you can think of. Punch out some...
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Fresh Find Friday
Wowza! Another week gone and I’m another year older. This week was very inspirational. I took a few Alt Summit classes and am just super pumped for the year ahead. Sometimes I get bogged down with the all the craziness and I’m now reminded to stay focused!
Get ready to see some changes around here as time goes on. The first is a different layout for Fresh Find Fridays. Do you like...
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I like yellow birthday cake.
photo taken with Instagram
Today is my birthday. And I have so many glamorous things planned for myself. Like cleaning. And doing dishes. And running errands. And meeting Robert Downey Jr. Ok, that last one isn’t true. But can you imagine if it were?!?
Before I head off to live the life of a star, I will leave you with instructions to make this adorbs heart cake bunting. It’s so...
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Back By Popular Demand
Here they are.
Remember these pops from this shower? I received so many emails and requests for the how-to and I finally re-created them in the kitchen. I planned to show a lot more, but I ate half of them while working. But who’s counting, right? Right?
They’re just like regular cake pops with a few minor changes and lots of detail. To make your own, you’ll need: one box...
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Tut Tuesday: DIY Heart T-shirt
Remember that glorious stuff called freezer paper? It’s da best. I love it when I want to make a quick stencil and can open up a drawer in the kitchen and get started. This project is a super easy way to dress up a plain white T. It took me about 15 minutes from start to finish. Easy, right? I drew the heart for this project. I love it’s crooked...
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Fresh Find Friday
photo by Twig & Thistle via Curbly
Hello, easy Valentine! These are so sweet (naturally, no artificial sweeteners) and super perfect if you work in the produce industry! Or for your friends who are fitness fanatics!
photo by Design*Sponge
I am digging this Ampersand Valentine. What a great and unique gift that you can keep around your house all year long!
photo by A Spoonful of Sugar
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Recipe: Homemade Oreos
I’m going to share with you my absolute favorite cookie. Well, actually, I have two favorites. But this is one of them.
Homemade Oreos. I make these and, suddenly, I have a million friends. Those friends are called “extra pounds”. And they look good by my side. The way to make these friends is to eat all of the Oreos yourself. Plain and simple.
Enjoy!
Homemade Oreos
1 pkg....
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Project 365 Update
Here’s a lil’ update of where I’m at this year. 1 month down. 11 to go.
January 31st - One of my favorite Valentines…
January 30th - This is my kind of bouquet.
January 29th - Cornbread is my best/worst friend.
January 28th - I don’t think my phone is going to make it out of this one.
January 27th - No big deal. these are just the dinner menus at our...
January 2012
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Tut Tuesday: Ombre Glittered Valentine Boxes
I can’t wait until the day I get to help my children with their Valentines. It’s such a fun way to show how much you love and appreciate your friends, not to mention hinting about your crush on that boy in your 4th grade class.
Sometimes it’s nice to shy away from the typical Batman Valentines we all use. Oh, you didn’t use them? Was it just me?
Don’t tell me...
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Fresh Find Friday
Oh boy. I’m so happy it’s Friday. I’ve been looking forward to this weekend because my husband and I get to go on a date tonight! It’s been a busy month with a lot of travel. But now we’re in the same place and that is cause for celebration. Huzzah!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend filled with sunshine and great food. (It’s all about the food for...
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#PinPantone
According to Pantone, the color of the year is Tangerine Tango. And it’s gorgeous. I love this color because it’s super bright and super fun. It also makes ya look tan. If you’re into that sort of thing… Which I am. This girl hasn’t seen the sun in over a year and it’s starting to show. I could be a vampire.
ANYWHO, I was browsing the webs and pinned a few...
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Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I made these on Sunday. And let me just say this: hands down - no competition - these are the best cookies I’ve ever had. I’ve made many a cookie. And I’ve made many a fail. Making the right chocolate chip cookie is an art. You have to figure out the right chocolate to crumb ratio and it can be tough.
Growing up, I always thought...
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Tut Tuesday: Spotted Gold Placemat
Don’t you hate when your weekend goes by and you feel like you didn’t sit AT ALL? You do? Me too. And don’t you hate when you ask for Diet Coke and they say, “Is Diet Pepsi okay?” You do? Me too. Diet Pepsi is not the same. You can’t pull the wool over my eyes on this matter. Sorry.
A lot has been going on ‘round these parts. We’ve moved. We went to...
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Fresh Find Friday
photo by flax & twine
Okay. I’m always on the lookout for new stationary. This is such a simple and spectacular DIY. I’m in love. PLUS, it was featured on Design Sponge. So you know it’s good.
photo by Nikki Cross Applesauce
This is a lovely bouquet. And it’s made of paper!!!!!
photo by Crown Hill
Oh snap. This scarf is just too cute. I think I must have one. It...
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I wish I knew about this when I turned 9.
A person’s Golden Birthday occurs when they turn the age of their birthdate. My birthday is February 9th so my chance for gold passed without my knowing. Sad day. :(
My friend, Kristine, has an amazing party blog. She lives in CA and throws some pretty swag parties. I wanted to share a few pics from her most recent: A golden birthday for her niece. For all the details, go here.
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Where have I been?
Holy long break. I apologize for the extended absence. I was planning to finish moving and then pick back up where we left off. And then I got super sick. And then we had a trip to D-I-S-N-E-Y-L-A-N-D. I was planning to blog through the trip, but catching a cold really set me back. So I am sorry! I hope we can move on. I took some fun pics along the way as part of Project 365.
Here are a few of...
On Hiatus...
photo via Life at the Bar
Friends, I’m sorry to say that I will be on a short break. We are in the middle of moving and I need to finish packing and actually paying attention to what goes where. I’ll be back in a week. MAYBE sooner if I can get crackin’. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and we’ll see you soon!
**Happy Weekend**
P.S. - Here are my 365 photos for...
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Project 365: A photo a day for a year
Something I definitely want to improve this year? My photography skills. I’m not super talented. I’m not even semi-talented. I’d like to change that.
Stacie, has extended a challenge to take one photo every day of the year. And I accepted. I think this could be a fun way to document the exciting and not-so-exciting moments of 2012. It doesn’t have to be with a fancy...
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Tut Tuesday: DIY Mercury Glass.
I wanted to post this sooner, but I gave these as gifts and couldn’t spoil the surprise! Making these vases has to be one of the funnest things I’ve done to date. It only took a day. By night, I was super satisfied and super giddy as I wrapped these babies up.
To make your own you’ll need:
Glass vases (mine are from Ikea), Krylon Looking Glass Spray Paint, a sponge, and a...
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New Year. New Mindset.
photo by Ruffled
Happy new year, lovely people! Isn’t the image above just beautiful? Click here to see more photos and the how-to as well. 2012 is here and has much to offer. I’ve set the usual “healthy goals” and those will probably stick for a month. MAYBE. But I’ve set a few others that I’m hoping will change the course of my life.
I’m going to be...
December 2011
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Fresh Find Friday
Here it is. The last post of 2011. Can you believe the year has come and gone? I’m just shocked. One of my resolutions for the new year is to become a more accomplished sewer. I mean, I can sew a pillowcase. But I’d like to be able to sew my clothes. We don’t have kids yet, but I can just see them suffering from my current skills behind a machine. Time. To. Change.
photo by...
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Fave Reads of 2011
As the year comes to a close, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite posts from the year. I’ve only been blogging for a few months, and in those few short months, these have been the most popular and the most fun. From the images below, you can tell I definitely enjoy throwing parties. If only I had an endless supply of funds to throw one weekly. :)
10. Glittered pumpkins for your...
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My newest addiction
Well, semi-new. Have you heard of craftgawker? It’s like Pinterest, but a little more low-key. And I can’t stop browsing. This site gets a huge stamp of approval.
I stumbled upon it a few months ago and I just love it. Don’t worry, I’m still a loyal Pinterest-girl, I just have two loves now. You can sign up. Or not. You can browse. You can submit your own projects or...
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Tut Tuesday: Freezer Paper Stencil. World's...
What’s that you said? You haven’t heard from me in a while? And Christmas has come and gone? You’re right. I’m sorry. I’ve been MIA and it’s unacceptable. I meant to line up these posts last week and then take off this week. But we had some bad weather. And I had some extra hours of working that, unfortunately, I had to be present for. Isn’t that a...
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Tut Tuesday: Brown Bag Upcycle... With Glitter!
My all-time favorite gift to give neighbors and friends is homemade toffee. I’ve used the same recipe for years and I’m 100% positive that I’ve eaten more than I’ve gifted. Am I ashamed? Nope.
This year, I used brown lunch bags as my carrier. I embellished with some metallic markers and glittered clothespins. I only needed a few bags, but I made 30+...
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Recipe: Chocolate Dipped Cheesecakes
When I think about it, cheesecake is one of my most favorite desserts. A cheesecake was my birthday cake every year growing up. Delicious. And when it’s covered in chocolate. Oh my. I have no words.
I made these little babies for Logan’s birthday and they were a hit. So what if I ate most of them and stared down anyone that went towards them. I’m sure our friends were glad I...
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Fresh Find Friday
photo by Smile And Wave via A Beautiful Mess
Alright. Somebody needs to dress up their doorstep and it should be Y-O-U. And me. Seriously? How cute is this doormat!
photo by Hey Look
I am huge fan of Moose. My Pinterest is covered in them at the moment. Are you having a Christmas dinner? Here are a few suggestions for place cards.
photo by say YES! to hoboken
Here you will find a...
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Silver & Gold: A 30th Birthday
Welp, the time has come to share a few photos with you. Logan’s birthday has come and gone. He’s now entered his fourth decade of life a little older… and a little wiser?
We had a few friends over and served the usual cake and ice cream, as well as a few other goodies. We played some Guitar Hero. I must say, watching my husband jam out and crush people with his air guitar...
