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• DIY Washi Tape Magnets

  

  Our fridge has been magnet-free since we moved in. I do like the clean look a fridge with nothing hanging on it, but sometimes there are things we just need to... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Wedding Invite Inspiration

  

  Jeff and I have been married for a couple years, but that doesn’t stop me from admiring wedding invites! I recently discovered the treasury of invites on For... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Back to Normal

  

  I finished making all my earrings for Umba Box over the weekend, and now my schedule is finally normal. I’m glad Jeff and my friend Emily helped with the... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Pumpkin Ice Cream from Scratch

  

  Yesterday was a pumpkiny kind of day. My friend Thuy and I started off by making pumpkin scones. The recipe only used a quarter of the can of pumpkin, so we... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• DIY Embossed Cards

  

  Cards are one of those things that I’d rather make than buy. Handmade ones seem more thoughtful. Plus, you save so much money by making them yourself! Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• whollyKao – I’m in a Magazine!

  

  I’m proud to tell you all that my apron tutorial made it into a magazine! The publication is called Sweet! Cakes, Bakes, & Pretty Makes, and is a magazine... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• the Flavors of Fall

  

  I can’t believe tomorrow is the first day of Fall! The weather in Dallas has cooled (slightly); Starbucks has busted out the pumpkin spice latte for the... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Embossed Mini Notebooks

  

  I know I’ve been MIA this week with regards to the blog. I’ve got a couple big things on my plate right now: I’m cranking on hundreds of pairs of earrings for m... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Spiced + Iced Coffee

  

  It’s a dreary day in Dallas, but I thought I’d share this recipe for spiced cold brew coffee. It’s got hints of cinnamon, to really ramp up that almost-Autumn... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Voyage to the Big Apple

  

  My trip to the east coast has ended, and I’m a bit sad. It was a fun and action-filled couple of days in the Big Apple, spent with college friends and centered... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• East Coast Extravaganza

  

  Howdy! Today I’m blogging from my phone on the Amtrak. I’m in the middle of my trip to the east coast, and making my way toward the Big Apple. Isn’t technology... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Strawberry Mint Sorbet

  

  I made strawberry mint sorbet yesterday, and it’s already half gone. Thanks to everyone for the sorbet flavor suggestions! I originally intended to make... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• DIY Rope Basket

  

  Ever feel like you need more storage bins for all your odds and ends? I sure do! I had been on a quest to find a basket to hold my sewing fabric, and luckily I... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• DIY Lace Doily Lamp

  

  You know how you pin something because you think it’s pretty and you want to make it some day? That was definitely the case for me and this doily lamp. I finall... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Driven: a Passion for Beer

  

  There’s nothing like kicking back with a cold beer while barbecuing. Or maybe there’s nothing like sipping on a porter in front of a fireplace on a rainy day.... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• on the Horizon

  

  With August coming to a close, there are several of upcoming things I’m looking forward to these next few months! I’m lucky enough to attend two weddings, both... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Floral Applique Belt

  

  About a month ago, I joined the design team for Crafts Unleashed. There are 15 of us who come up with tutorials for the blog. So far, I’ve had a lot of fun... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Homemade Lemon Sorbet

  

  Over the weekend, I made sorbet for the first time. Jeff got me an ice cream maker for my birthday, and I wanted to make something refreshing. I’m the type... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Something’s Brewing

  

  in our house. It’s Jeff’s beer – all 40 pints of it. Jeff’s been wanting to brew his own beer for a long time. My present to him 2 birthdays ago was How to Brew... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pinterest Parties!

  

  Have you ever heard of a Pinterest Party? Apparently they were all the rage during National Craft Month back in March. I might be late on the scene, but I reall... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION