Monday, February 20, 2012

Geronimo

Have you heard of Geronimo?

Geronimo is only the most fabulous
"Balloon-Trooping" around!





Created by Jihan Zencirli
and based out of Los Angeles.

The websites describes her as such:

 "her spherical interests can be seen
as an explosion and visual feast of fine ribbon,
vintage millinery and hand cut paper fancy
created exclusively and originally
for every order"

I just love it all!

Modest Peach

I stumbled upon
another fabulous shop.





They have some of the
most beautiful items for sale.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Friday, February 17, 2012

Goblets of the Rainbow

When my grandmother passed away
I inherited the most lovely
Amber Goblets
that use to belong to her.

They are one of the
most treasured things I own.

One day,
I would love to have
an array of colors like this...


Image Via: 100 Layer Cake

Bete Noire

I like to call this...

The Best Cake Ever!

It's real name is
Bete Noire
but I think my name
is better.



Bete Noire

1/2 cup water
1 1/3 cup sugar
8 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup butter, room temp., cut into 4 pieces
5 eggs, room temp.

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
 
2. Line round cake pan with wax paper and spray with baking spray.
 
3. On high heat, bring 1 cup sugar and water to a rolling boil in a sauce pan.
 
4. Turn off heat and add the chocolate. Stir until fully melted.
 
5. Add the butter, piece by piece, stirring until melted.
 
6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and the rest of the sugar (1/3 cup) until airy.
 
7. Fold the egg mixture into the chocolate.
 
8. Pour into your pan lined with wax paper.
 
9. Place the cake pan in a larger pan that is filled with water (about an inch of water). Bake for 30 minutes. 

10. Immediately invert onto your cake dish once taken out of the oven.
 
11. Let cool one hour, dust with powder sugar...then serve!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

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...


...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.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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

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

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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...

Monday, February 13, 2012

True Love In Pictures Update...

Remember when I posted about
Tiffany & Co.'s project...


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, February 12, 2012

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.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Secret Squirrel

Good Morning!

I hope you are having a
lovely Saturday.

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









Friday, February 10, 2012

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...


Thursday, February 9, 2012

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!