I saw this ensemble (left) on Anthropologie’s website and fell in love. I decided to raid my closet to see if I could put together a similar outfit that wouldn’t cost a fortune. I already had skinny jeans and a blazer, and Forever 21 came through with a floral shirt and belt (right).
Style: Copy Cat
February 8th, 2010Sketchbook Friday 2.5.10
February 5th, 2010DIY: Paper Rosettes
February 4th, 2010I’m hosting a baby shower for my friend Bekah this weekend, and I’ve been running around like a crazy person trying to get everything ready. Bekah has incredibly good taste and hates all the traditional pukey pastel baby stuff. (Yay!) So, I’m using paper rosettes and spray painted tree branches to decorate.
Paper Source has a great tutorial that explains how to make these.
Consider the Persimmon
February 2nd, 2010I love the section of the grocery store with the weird fruit. Have you ever had a persimmon? I haven’t, so I got one. I was expecting it to be like a tomato inside, but it wasn’t at all. It had the texture of a firm peach but with it’s own unique sweet taste. But, where are the seeds? That’s what I want to know!
Style: Snow Day
February 1st, 2010It snowed here in Raleigh, NC! We haven’t had this much snow on the ground since I was in high school. The dogs loved it! As I watched my husband playing with them in the snow wearing shorts, tennis shoes with no socks and my purple beret pulled down over his ears, I realized if we ever move north we will need to do some serious shopping!
1 Confidence Coat from ModCloth
2 Crochet Eyelet Skullcap from Forever21
3 Wanna Be Your Glove-r Gloves from ModCloth
4 Gecan Boots from Aldo
5 Tinsel Crochet Scarf from Forever21
6 Bold Stripe Sock from Urban Outfitters
Sketchbook Friday 1.29.10
January 29th, 2010Bluets are my favorite wild flower. They are so tiny and happy.
I love seeing the water change color in fast forward!
Bathroom Inspiration
January 28th, 2010Now that the laundry room is done, I’m moving on to the basement bathroom. It is horrendous! Brass water stained faucet, purple and white linoleum, yucky light fixture, 40 year old crusty shower door, lots of unnecessary storage cabinets left by the previous owners… In the year and a half we’ve lived here I haven’t used this bathroom once. I avoid it like a gas station bathroom, but not for long!
I like how the yellow brightened up the laundry room, so I’m going to go with shades of yellow in the bathroom as well. I might take a whack at stenciling, and I’m definitely going to lay peel and stick tile right over the existing linoleum.
Wish me luck!
1 Silhouette Flower Printed Rug from Urban Outfitters
2 Round Lacquer Wall Mirror from West Elm (I’m hoping to find something similar at the flea market for much less money!)
3 Bronze 3-Light Wall Bracket from Home Depot
4 Moroccan damask stencil from Stencil Planet
5 Zinnia Knobs from Anthropologie
6 Vidalia Bud Vase from Jonathan Adler
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
January 27th, 2010This bread tastes so good—almost as good as chocolate chip cookies. The best part is that the whole wheat flour and bananas mean it’s OK to eat for breakfast. Right?
1.Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
2.In large bowl mix sugar, oil, egg whites, bananas, milk and vanilla with spoon until well blended. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon into pan.
3.Bake 8-inch loaf 55 to 62 minutes, 9-inch loaf 45 to 52 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing. (Yeah right, like I can make myself wait that long to eat a slice!)
The Taming of the Laundry Room (Part 2)
January 26th, 2010After much painting, organizing, shelf hanging, and cabinet-putting-together-ing the laundry room is finally finished! It is bright and sunny, just like I wanted. Now let’s see how long I can keep it looking this good…
(And yes, yes I did change laundry detergents so the bottle would match…)
The Taming of the Laundry Room (Part 1)
Block Printed Wall Hanging Tutorial
Style: Sunny Side Up
January 25th, 2010How do you like your eggs? I like mine scrambled, but sunny side up looks so pretty!
1 Ultra-skinny Leg Zelda Jean from Express
2 Elizabeth ruffle shirt from J.Crew
3 Snakeskin Wide Cuff from Urban Outfitters
4 Zing & Tart bag from Anthropologie
5 Kimchi Blue Patent T-Strap Skimmer from Urban Outfitters
6 Button Jumble Hat from Anthropologie








