Friday, August 29, 2014
Friday Things - Washi Tape, Salsa, and Black Widow
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Happy National Dog Day + Wake Up Wednesday Linky
Yesterday was National Dog Day. In honor of that, I'm photo dumping pictures of my fur-baby, Lily. Enjoy!
Stalking the neighbors.
Naptime jazz paws.
Don't disturb.
More naptime.
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adding nailhead trim to a wood table
When furnishing our garage turned family room, I knew I wanted a round table with some chairs in there. This way the room could double as extra dining space as well, or as desk space. I had my eye on the Weston Crank Bistro table from Arhaus furniture for a while.
Painting Metal Chairs with Chalk Paint
I am not sure where I got them, but they have been painted many colors...here, you see them blue, with little red peaking through, with just a touch of rust too..beauties I tell you, beauties in the rough!
This idea for a poncho shirt has been swimming around in my brain for a while. I have a shirt from Charlotte Russe that is similar to these, but is not as long as I would like it to be. I looked at the basic construction of that shirt to come up with my plan for making these. They are easy and fast to make, and oh-so versatile. I could see them with a cardigan over or a long sleeve under in the fall and winter. Enjoy!
Slow Cooker: Beef and Broccoli Recipe
This is hands down the best thing I have ever made in our married lives. I’m pretty sure my husband loved it more than anything else I have made. He is so sweet he will never say anything. But honestly try this out, it is delicious and super easy to make!!
This is a picture of my sweet grand-daughter Emmaline after she experienced
eating peas for the first time:
Remember this DIY Chain and Pearl Necklace I posted yesterday? Well, someone requested that I make her one. And I did. And it was awesome.
Today I’m sharing a fantastic flower box with you. On Saturday my niece Laura was married. Her wonderful reception was at a vineyard here in Connecticut.
It was held outside under a tent, that was exquisitely decorated! The weather was perfect for the occasion. It felt like an early fall evening. Everything was beautiful, especially the bride!
Natural Way Organics creates all-natural, organic products for hygiene and other purposes around the house. Not only can you safely wash your hair and entire body with Olive Oil Castile Soap.
Waiting for him to ask for my number.
Waiting for him to use it.Waiting for him to ask me out on a date.
Waiting for him to confirm said date.
Waiting for him to pick me up for said date.
I love getting a bag of lemons given to me, our wee tree is getting there but only have 3 lemons from it so far! The next decision is what to make with them. A few months ago Pinterest was full of Lemon Brownie recipes, I was intrigued - I am a little slow on the uptake but I finally made them today and they are delicious! Lovely lemony smell filling the house and a lovely fresh alternative to our decadent chocolate brownie you will find elsewhere on my blog.
Years ago I found this awesome wood caddy at an antique store. It was stained a dark wood & I refinished it in burgundy to go in my guest bathroom to hold magazines.
Alabama heat is no joke! It has felt like spring for most of the summer, but now that the true to
form humidity and soaring temperatures are coming to fruition, it’s the perfect time to
showcase my Favorite Summer Makeup. These products have been my saving grace this summer for some color and to cover any unwanted blemishes.
Hello my lovely friends, today lets climb one more step on sewing ladder and make a Tote bag with faux leather base. Are you as excited as I am? Then, lets do it!!! This post looks too lengthy because of explanation, but trust me its super simple to sew it.
You go one morning to check the garden for any ripe produce. There's a zucchini there that is still a bit puny, but should be ready by the next day. You forget to check in the morning, but remember and look after dinner. It has gone from the size of a hot-dog to the size of your arm in less than 2 days! Yikes! What are you going to do with all that zucchini?!
I had peaches on my shopping list, because it is peach season. However, the ones I found did not look fresh or ripe, and had no smell to them. I am not sure what that is all about, but like a store-bought tomatoes there was no flavor. So what to do? I went through the market sniffing fruit. The plums I could smell and looked inviting so I brought home enough make a plum tart.
I’ve said this before, I’m not a big fan of coffee – with one exception though, frappes! They were very popular during my high school years back home in Romania (15 years ago!), especially during the summer time. This is when I pretty much fell in love with this delicious iced coffee drink.
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Ten on Tuesday - Award Show Edition
3. Kim Kardashian West. I could've gone without seeing her boobs on display, but I'm LOVING her shorter hair.
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Monday, August 25, 2014
Ribbon Chix + Giveaway!
1: Scarf and earrings from Francesca's
2: "Dontcha know" magnet, Aubrey raspberry lip balm, Kind bar, Cinnamon, Orange poppy soap bar, Umbrella earrings, Hand-painted feather arrow adjustable ring
3: $20 giftcard to online boutique- Ribbon Chix
4: Scarf and earrings from Retrospect Boutique in Fortworth, Texas
5: Assortment of healthy snacks and makeup
6: Captain Planet Necklace from Vestique Boutique (found here)
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
5 On-The-Go Paleo Snacks + Wake Up Wednesday Linky
5 On-The-Go Paleo Snacks
If you're like me, and like to eat something every few hours, or at least have a snack ready nearby, just in case, then this list is for you. These items can all be easily placed in a plastic bag or container and kept in your purse or travel bag.
1. Fruit - This is my ultimate go-to. How easy is it to pack an organic apple with you? Easy-peasy. But apples aren't the only fruit that can be portable. Bananas and organic pears are other great options, as well as organic berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The berries will require a plastic bag or container, but still quick and easy to throw together.
2. Nuts/Seeds - Almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc., are all great snacks, and they're packed with nutrition to keep you going. I often keep a bag of almonds in my car for a quick snack.
3. Boiled Eggs - This requires some planning, and possible refrigeration if going to be away from home long, but it's the ultimate protein snack. Yes, it's a bit random to chow down on a boiled egg or two, but this snack will definitely tide you over until your next meal. I like to boil about 6 to 8 eggs on Sunday night to have as snacks throughout the week. Word to the wise: boiled eggs smell, well, like eggs. So you might not want to take them, say, into a movie theater as a snack. ;-) Just keep them in the shell until ready to eat and they will last a good day without refrigeration.
4. Larabars - I love Larabars, and they are one of the only foods I buy packaged. Larabars are made with whole ingredients, like dates, nuts, coconut and dried fruits. A variety of flavors are available, however, not all of them are Paleo. If they contain peanuts or chocolate, they are not considered Paleo. I love the coconut cream pie and cashew cookie flavors, which are Paleo-friendly. I wouldn't recommend having a Larabar everyday - just when you're in a hurry and need a quick snack.
5. Sweet Potato/Kale Chips - Homemade sweet potato and kale chips are excellent snacks. Yes, you can purchase these at the grocery or health food store, but check the ingredient list first! Some brands aren't technically Paleo because of the oils used to bake them, or added ingredients. Terra Sweet Potato and Root Chips are good options, on occasion. But it's really best to make them at home, so you can control all of the added ingredients. Here are a couple of excellent tutorials on making your own sweet potato chips and kale chips.
What are your favorite on-the-go snacks?
Now, on to the link up and giveaway:
Welcome to the 30th Week of
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Today I want to share my front porch with you. My accessories have both complimenting and contrasting colors in them. I wanted them to work with my house color (Cabot exterior latex stain in Spruce Blue.) and not clash.
Glass Insulator Lights
Today, I thought I would share with you some of the lights what we installed in our new house!
Carrot Orange Bread
Created a special treat today that I know you will love. I’m calling it my Carrot Orange Bread with Orange Juice Glaze.
Even though my Peach Cobbler was a failure this week, living in Georgia: I HAVE to can peaches each year. Now, we have a ton of Summer Georgia Peaches for the next few seasons thanks to successful canning.
Whipped Feta Dip from The Pink Recipe Box
Sometimes I feel like the recipes I share with you guys are too simple and too fast to
call them recipes. Today is one of those days.
Thrifty Thursday...Glass Mushrooms for the Garden
from Artistic Endeavors Inc 101
A trip to the thrift store with my daughter yielded supplies for a quick garden project.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
from Upstate Ramblings
Pizza makes an good family dinner, because it is not only quick to make it is cost effective too. But always serving cheese pizza is boring, so I like to change it up with some different toppings. A few weeks ago I made Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, and the family loved it!
Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe
from A Mom's Take
While I grew up eating what I now refer to as the American version of a beef taco, I found as an adult that I much prefer the milder flavor and taste of a traditional shredded beef taco.
DIY Citrus Avocado Face Mask
from Robyn's View
Avocados are rich in moisturizing oils and healthy fats that you skin will adore. When you combine avocados with the skin brightening properties of citrus, you have a face mask that can’t be beat!
DIY: Cucumber Mint Body Scrub + Free Printable Labels
from Living Frugal with Erika
Homemade Coffee Sugar Scrub
from Living Chic
I have been obsessed with Homemade Body Scrub recipes lately. I decided to whip up a Coffee Sugar scrub recipe of my own this morning. It is so easy and very inexpensive.
Funfetti Cake Bites
We love dessert at the Smith House, and though I’m obviously not a professional baker, I still enjoy whipping up some sort of sweet treat to share after dinner.
How-to: sew a soft ball
from Green Apple Colttage
Another baby boy was born on the very day I posted a picture of a home made soft ball I had sewn for my nephew. A perfect opportunity to sew another one, don't you think? This time, I added several loops.
Have you every heard of yellow squash in a quick bread recipe? I was first introduced to it last summer by my daughter. I love to bake with zucchini in bread, but never had made any with summer yellow squash.
Finally, I would like to share with you the last wall in my Kitchen......
And wrap up my Series on my Kitchen where I shared One Wall at a Time......
from Green Apple Colttage
Another baby boy was born on the very day I posted a picture of a home made soft ball I had sewn for my nephew. A perfect opportunity to sew another one, don't you think? This time, I added several loops.
Lemon Blueberry Squash Bread
from Cooking with K
Have you every heard of yellow squash in a quick bread recipe? I was first introduced to it last summer by my daughter. I love to bake with zucchini in bread, but never had made any with summer yellow squash.
The Last Wall in my Kitchen!!
from Debbie Dabble
Finally, I would like to share with you the last wall in my Kitchen......
And wrap up my Series on my Kitchen where I shared One Wall at a Time......
Every weekday I get an email from Short Daily Devotions, this one yesterday really touched my heart and spoke to me. I really want to share it with you today.
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