February 1st, 2013
{I was thrilled to be featured on The Coveteur this week. Check it out here.}
I’m not sure how January is already over, but I’m ready to welcome February with open arms. It’s always such an awkward transitional time in the beginning of the year – and now I feel like I can start planning fun things to look forward to (mainly a one-year anniversary trip to Mexico this April). The days are staying light slightly longer, we’ve dusted off our barbecue and springtime doesn’t feel too far away. Have a wonderful weekend!
{The Downton Abbey of cat towers – hopefully it’ll dissuade them from scratching up our furniture}
{Valentine’s Day candies that taste even better when corralled into a cute tin}
{A flea market skull that now has a temporary home in our candle-filled fireplace}
{Football donuts just in time for this Sunday’s big game}
January 31st, 2013
I’m not much of a football fan, but I can definitely get behind Super Bowl snacks and of course, the Beyonce halftime show. For those of you going to a party or just looking to eat some good food, here are some of my favorite snacks that would be perfect for this Sunday. You can click on each image to read the individual posts.
January 31st, 2013
Madewell Dress, Karen Walker Sunglasses, J.Crew Cardigan, Belt, and Pumps, Joie Bag c/o (similar here)
A good t-shirt dress is essential in L.A. It’s one of those pieces that can be easily dressed up or down and this one, with its classic stripes and pockets, has been in heavy rotation as of late. I think I had this exact dress as a kid, so clearly not much has changed…I simply would have accessorized it with purple jellies and a decent amount of farm animal hair clips instead of a loose bun and oversized sunglasses.
January 30th, 2013
I like to give out little Valentine’s Day mementos each February, whether that means making homemade cards, or giving out baked goods. This year I was inspired by my mom (who has a love for tea) to create Valentine tea bags, complete with cute little sayings. They’re easy and customizable and I love the idea of spreading the love anytime someone sits down for a cup of tea. Follow the steps below to create your own version.
Items you will need: coffee filters, card stock paper, twine, a pen, a needle, loose leaf tea of your choice (I used Jasmine) & scissors.
Step 1: Fold a coffee filter directly in half and cut out a rectangle, using the folded crease as one side.
Step 2: Thread a needle with pretty twine. This can be a bit tricky but I purchased a needle with a large hole which made it a breeze to get the twine through.
Step 3: Sew up the two longer sides of the rectangle, leaving the top side open. I used the back-stitch sewing technique to make it very sturdy, which is explained here. Make sure when sewing up the two longer sides to leave excess twine at the top, this will be used to hang the tag from later.
Step 4: Add your loose leaf tea to the top opening.
Step 5: Sew the top opening up (as you did in step 3), then fold the two corners in and fasten with a staple to create the iconic “tea bag” shape. Include the extra string you left (in step 3) when stapling.
Step 6: Create two heart shaped tags out of the construction paper and sandwich the end of your excess string between them with glue. I wrote Sweetheart candy sayings on one side and put glitter on the other side.
Final product
