Hello + Happy 4th Everyone! There are so many fantastic free 4th of July printables out there… This Patriotic Lady from The Graphics Fairy An entire party's worth of free printables from Tweedle Dee Designs Vintage Postcards from Vintage Holiday Crafts Cute Cupcake Toppers from The Party Dress: Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess Martha has ideas on how to give your toothpicks a pick me up… And make some serious party decorations with cool clip art And how darling are these circles you can use for cupcake toppers form Paper and Pigtails? If only we could download those treats… All images… Read More
Chic Thurday: Stars + Stripes
In honor of the 4th of July, here's some eye patriotic eye candy: (via) (via) (via) (via) (via) patriotic graphic images via (via) (via) (via) Wishing everyone a fun + safe 4th!
Fun 4th Photo Prop
This is a fun project and once you make it, you can use it for every Fourth of July to come! Example: Supplies: 16 x 20 Canvas A Black Sharpie, Foam Paint Brush, Pencil, Masking Tapes, Ruler, Scissors Gesso, Red, White, Blue + Silver Paint Step 1: Paint Gesso all over the Canvas Step 2: Sketch Out a "Costume" on your canvas. I had my little girl hold it up to her so I could determine where to draw the clothing and where her hands would go. Step 3: Trace over the lines with the Sharpie Step 4: Add… Read More
Yummy Wednesday: Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
It's so simple to make your own lemonade and it's so delicious. Ingredients: One Dozen Lemons 2 cups of White Sugar 2 cups of Hot Water 8 cups Cold Water Lemon Slices for Garnish Hand Squeeze (or use a Juicer) + Fine Strainer Directions: Gently roll each lemon on a hard surface or the countertop to release the good stuff. Cut each lemon in half and squeeze. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp. Dissolve the sugar in 2 cups of hot water. Mix the sugar mixture, cold water and lemon juice. Stir and chill and you're good to go…. Read More
Make it Monday: Patriotic Pennant Tutorial
Patriotic Pennant This is a fun project + a great way to use up random embellishments, fabric scraps and old denim jeans (yours or your husband’s LOL). Supplies: Denim Jeans you’d like to upcycle, Canvas, Red + Navy Ticking (although you can use whatever!), Fabric/T-Shirt Transfer Paper, Victorian Fourth of July One by Piddix. Sewing Machine or hand needle and thread, Fabric Tac, Wide Bias Tape, Embroidery Thread, Random Embellishments. Pinking Shears (optional) or scissors. Iron + Ironing Board. Make yourself a template out of cardstock (mine is 5″ by 8″ by 8″). Cut 6 triangles out of the jeans,… Read More
Sketchy Sunday
Two approaches to growth
Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken
Gotta give props to Cooking Light for this one. The salad is light but packed with flavor. Even my littlest roomie liked it… and pleasing the four year old can be tricky. Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked orzo 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon honey 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1/2 cup diced English cucumber 1/2 cup prechopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 tablespoon … Read More
Authenticity in Blogging
(via) Wow. I've been so moved recently by posts from some of my favorite bloggers. These creative souls are very different, but something they share is that they're so authentic. To me, it's inspiring and uplifting when bloggers chose to be real. It's freeing to be reminded that we all have our stuff– our awkward moments, challenges and feelings of being overwhelmed. These things come and go… and sometimes stay… (and frequently overlap!) but we all have them. So in alphabetical order, here are some wonderfully written authentic posts: Elsie Flannigan: my human side Stephanie Howell: my (real) reality Kelly… Read More
Window Shopping Wednesday: Tumbleweeds + RSB Designs
Preview I'm back from a wonderful week visiting family in Utah. Lots of fun and of course there was some time for shopping. I spotted this storefront while driving by with my sister-in-law Erica and my niece Nina. Guess what? Erica is a stopper! If she sees a place she likes, she'll pull right over. I love that. Tumbleweeds features restored furniture and owner Scott Gutierrez is also a talented artist. Ron Butkovich of RSB Designs creates striking and unique jewelry. Join us as we explore these whimsical shops sharing the same space. I Eye catching displays Scott painted this–… Read More
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