{one of my favorite photos, taken by my hubby in 2010, I loved his comment when I pulled this up. “Wow, you’ve lost a lot of weight since then!” He’s a keeper.} One of my goals for this upcoming year is to come up with a system that works for me for meal and menu […]
a review + giveaway – simple as that
The lovely Rebecca Cooper of simple as that is hosting a giveaway today! I love Rebecca’s whimsical, yet modern style! I put together a custom camera strap for her recently, and she’s put together this lovely review and giveaway on her blog today! Stop over to check it out and enter for a chance to […]
handmade shops that inspire – Michelle Tan
I wanted to start a Sunday posting where I highlight a few Etsy shops each week that catch my eye and inspire me! I love checking out the creative things that people are doing and getting inspired by them! Michelle Tan has the prettiest vintage inspired dresses in her shop, Michelle Tan. I love her […]
nothing tastes as good as… really?
In 2009, Kate Moss famously stated when asked if she had any life mottos, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” She received so much backlash for that single comment, that I’m sure that she regrets ever having opened her mouth. I’m not here to add to the controversy, just give my take. As someone […]
life around here – valentines and getting ready for our urban garden
Just a few photos from yesterday! I cheated {not really!} by freezing half of my cookie dough and undipped red velvet cake balls at Christmas time to make for Valentines! We don’t eat sweets super fast around here, so if I have more than one kind of treat, they don’t get eaten. Waste not, want […]
valentine treat pillow pocket
Felt is my friend. Whenever I’m looking for a quick and easy way to create something it tends to be one of the first things that I reach for. It’s easy to work with, and I don’t have to worry about finishing any edges. It’s also a pretty sturdy material to work with {and not […]
documenting life – tips for using instagram
I love using my iphone for photos of everyday life. As much as I would like to be able to take out my bigger dslr camera to get “the perfect shot” all the time – a lot of times that’s just not practical. By the time I fumble around to get it out, the moment […]
creamy homemade mac n’ cheese
Creamy Mac n’ Cheese with Peas 1 pound of your favorite noodles 1/2 pound frozen petite peas Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, and when they’re almost done, add the peas in to cook as well. The water will stop boiling, but just wait! It’ll come back to a boil, and cook […]