This reusable chalkboard banner is such a cute idea. Doesn’t this raspberry lime freeze look refreshing? How to make the perfect summer cutoffs. I love the pocket detail on these. This embroidery hoop mobile is a cool way to display photos. What a great print. Yum, I want to try some of these (healthier) cookie […]
Margarita Popsicles
Margarita popsicles are like an edible, frozen version of a classic cocktail
Patriotic Style
I’m of two minds about dressing up for Independence Day. On the one hand, I’m not at all patriotic. On the other hand, having an excuse to dress around a theme is pretty fun. So some years I wear red, white, and blue, and other years I just ignore the whole thing altogether. This year, […]
DIY Painted Plant Pots
This week I’m still plant crazy! But my plants need pretty homes, so I gave some plain terracotta pots an easy makeover. Here’s how I did it…
July Window Shopping
Just some pretty things I’ve come across lately that would be perfect for summer parties and barbeques. Dress, Bowl, Necklace, Sunglasses, Sandals, Fern serving/cutting board
Links I Like
You’re probably sick of being reminded of this, but if you subscribe to RSS feeds via Google Reader, it’s going to be retired as of this Monday, July 1. To stay updated, you can subscribe via Feedly, Bloglovin’, Pulse, or (my personal favorite), The Old Reader. Lifehacker and Wired both have helpful articles about where […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe (Gluten-Free)
As promised, here’s the second half of this week’s rhubarb bonanza (the first half was rhubarb liqueur). This was another experiment with gluten-free baking that turned out well. The cornmeal gives it a nice crunch, and it’s not too sweet, but it pairs perfectly with some vanilla ice cream. And who can resist that lovely […]
DIY Braided Leather Hanging Plant Holder
When I made my plant pots from jelly molds, I realized that I am running out of places to put new plants. So I decided to make this one a little hanging holder. I made the leather handles for my waxed canvas tote from a bag of scrap leather I bought at a craft store. […]
DIY Maxi Infinity Dress
A week before my sister’s wedding, I decided to sew myself both a travel bag and a dress. The travel bag took way more time to complete than I expected, and the dress took way less. I wanted to try making a maxi infinity dress, which seemed easy enough. But there are a lot of […]