February 2012
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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...
