Natalie's Bridal Shower

Last night

I was able to host a

Bridal Shower

for a dear friend.

 

 

It's so wonderful

to be able to celebrate in the joy

of friends getting married.

Courtney Khail

I met this lovely artist...

Courtney Khail

...at the Alt Summit

in January.

Doesn't she truly make

some of the most beautiful

hand painted cards!

The Zinnia card is my

all time favorite.

Pinhole Press

My gift from Pinhole Press 

came in the mail!

Pinhole Press was so generous

to give all the Alt Summit Guests

a gift certificate to design and make

a Photo Note Pad!

Thank You

Pinhole Press!

Photos By Kelly Moore

Spring Ruche

I know it's still February... 

But a girls gotta plan right?

I plan (or wish to plan)

on wearing this!

This dress is fab...

 

With this lovely necklace...

 

And this ring...

 

Finishing it with these shoes...

 

Love it!

Can't wait till spring.

Via: Ruche

Valentine Roses

I love Valentine's Day!

I love to see the abundance of Roses,

 in all different colors,
spread throughout every shop and store.

Here are my Valentine Roses.

I chose a beautiful antique pink
and a lovely light cream.

And do you see my antique milk bottles!

I scored and found those
at one of my favorite
local antique shops...

 Vintiquities.

With All My Heart

Micah,

I love you...

Via: Better Than Fine

True Love In Pictures Update...

Remember when I posted about

Tiffany & Co.'s project...

True Love In Pictures 

Well, I'm happy to

announce that...

Micah and I made it

onto the site!!!

See our photo on the

Tiffany & Co website here!

Arrow Jewelry

My friend Kelly wore

the cutest Arrow Bracelet

when we were at Atl. 

Ever since,

Arrows have been

on my mind.

I would love to get one of these

House of Harlow pieces...

Sunday Morning Breakfast

Here's my Valentines addition to

Sunday Morning Breakfast...

Heart Shaped Pancakes

with homemade

Summer Strawberry Syrup!

 If Valentines Day

wasn't on a week day,

I would be making this

for breakfast again.

Secret Squirrel

Good Morning!

I hope you are having a
lovely Saturday.

Right now I am loving
Secret Squirrel's
Spring 2012 Collection.

Have a Breezy...

Weekend!

Created by: Ekaterina Trukhan

Paper Daffodil

Want to know what you need
to make this super easy daffodil...

All you need is...

Two colors of tissue paper

Scissors

tooth picks

Glue Stick

Just cut the tissue paper into petals and leaves
and glue them onto the tooth picks!

I added my paper flower
as a little wrapping embellishment
to my Vanilla Extract
I posted about yesterday.

Chocolate Lavender Pie

I am so happy

that it is Friday!

Ah, the awaited weekend

is almost here.

This weekend

I have some baking

that needs to be done

and I'm thinking

of making this...

Chocolate Lavender Pie

Via This is Glamorous

Vanilla Extract DIY

I have another fun DIY
that would be a great gift
for Valentines Day!

Homemade Vanilla Extract

 
Here's what you do...


1. Split 1 whole vanilla bean in half down the center.
 

2. Add the vanilla bean to a glass jar that will seal tightly.

 

3. Add 1/3 cup Vodka.

 

4. Seal tightly and let sit for 6 months! 

Mine will be done just in time for Fall Season baking!

Alt Video #2

 Tiger in a Jar
has created another
lovely video!

And if you look closely,
you can see Carrie and I
learning the tricks of
still-life photography from
House of Brinson!

What Alt Summit feels like.

From ALT Summit on Vimeo.

Oh My Dear Handmades

Love this
Valentines Card
created by...

Oh My Dear

It's just another super cute card
to give to your loved ones!

My Birthday!

Guess what I woke up to

this morning...

A wonderful

Birthday surprise!

And YES...

that's a sewing machine

I got for my Birthday!

Be expecting lots of

fun and inspirational projects

coming soon!

Raspberry Lemonade

Here's a drink you can surprise

your loved ones with!

 Raspberry Lemonade 

1 cup raspberries

2/3 cup sugar

1 cup lemon juice

2 cups water

1. Mull the raspberries and the sugar together.

2. Add the lemon juice and the water.

3. Voila! Serve chilled...and with a rim of colored sugar on your glass!

Raspberries truly are one of my favorites!

Bespoke Letterpress

I love these
note cards and tags
created by...

Bespoke Letterpress

And I just love how

the tags have this

"early 20th Century vibe"!

Laura George

I have another

Valentine Inspired Post

for you today!

How sweet would it be

to give (or receive)

one of these

Valentine's cards

this year...

And they are so reasonably priced...

Only $4 for a greeting card!

Created by Laura George.

Vanilla Latte Cupcakes

Two of my

favorite things are...

Lattes

&

Cupcakes

So why not

put them together

for a Valentine Treat!

Vanilla Latte Cupcake

Batter:

1 cup flour

1/4 cup ground almond meal

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup whole milk

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

3/4 cup oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter (softened)

2 cups confectioners sugar

2 tbsp half & half creamer

1 vanilla bean

1/2 tbsp instant espresso powder (such as Starbucks Via)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a small bowl, combine the milk and the cider vinegar. Set aside for 5 minutes. This will allow the mix to curdle slightly (don't worry, that's completely normal...and believe me, you won't be able to taste it!)

3. In a large bowl, mix flour, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Mix the sugar, oil, and vanilla extract into the curdled milk.

5. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together then fill your cupcake liners 2/3 full. 

6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Transfer to a rack and cool completely before frosting.

7. For the frosting: On high speed, beat the butter, sugar, and creamer together until smooth. 

8. Split the vanilla bean lengthways down the center and, with a knife, scrape out all the vanilla seeds. Add those seeds to the frosting mix.

9. Add the instant espresso and beat all together until creamy.

10. Frost your cupcakes and ENJOY!

Sunday Morning Breakfast

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!!

Since we'll be eating

"man food"

the rest of the day...

I thought I would make

a yummy Quiche

with some fresh fruit

for Breakfast.

Confetti Bangle

I hope your
Saturday morning
was as relaxing
as mine was!

I love lazy weekends.

So lets celebrate
this lazy Saturday
with some confetti...

A Confetti Bangle
created by...

Kate Spade

Let's Stick Together

How cute are these

hand carved chalk pieces!

Just perfect to write

little love notes

on a chalk board!

Created by: Somethings Hidden In There