a badge of honor
Posted: May 15, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk | Tags: diy, felt, award, ribbon, mothers day, mom 1 Comment »I made this little award badge for my ma. Because she is the best ma, and she fills my heart with rainbows.
fancy florals
Posted: May 13, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk | Tags: embroidery, purse, nature, floral, flowers, painting Leave a comment »These florals make me feel like summer. I am glad the sunshine finally got the memo that summer is coming soon.
first prize
Posted: May 9, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk, Wedding Talk | Tags: award, blue ribbon, craft, ribbons, wedding idea Leave a comment »I have been noodling over a new idea. My inspiration for the day:
pocket square perfection
Posted: May 7, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk, Wedding Talk | Tags: sew, diy, wedding, gift, pattern, heart, Pocket Square, men, groomsmen, wedding fashion Leave a comment »I have been searching for pocket squares for weeks. I knew I wanted a variety of patterns. I knew I was going to sew a little something on them. I found these squares at Hugh & Crye. I really liked the fun patterns, and the great price, so I snatched up a bunch of them.
I wanted to make them a gift for the men in the wedding. I cut out some little hearts, and sewed them into the corner of each square. What was once just a pocket square is now a special gift, because I put a little heart into it. (get it??)
spontaneous evening bread making
Posted: May 3, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk | Tags: bake, baked bread, bread, carbs, challah, Food, french toast Leave a comment »We decided last night after dinner that we felt like eating some bread. Flash forward like 2 hours, and we were enjoying some fresh baked bread. And we are really looking forward to making French toast with it this weekend.
anticipation
Posted: May 2, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk | Tags: breakfast, coffee, home buying, waiting Leave a comment »We are one day closer to knowing if we can have our own little home. We took the day to go over things, make important calls, and wait. Oh, and breakfast. Because all good days start with breakfast.
following the recipe
Posted: May 1, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk | Tags: cookie, cooking, Family, Food, frosted cookie, love, recipe Leave a comment »While I was making some cookies tonight (and eating waaaay too much dough), I starting thinking about following recipes.
There is something very calming to me about following a recipe. I think it is a control thing. You can measure and mix according to instructions, and it will come out as a finished product (and you can add your own flair here and there).
It is also a little connection to home and family. I can follow a recipe given to me by my ma, knowing that her ma, and the ma’s before her, have all made the same thing. Its like you can taste the love.
But when I was making cookies tonight, I thought about trying to make something without a recipe. Cookies sans recipe. I know the basic ingredients and mixing order, but it could be a total disaster. Or it could be awesome. And something I could pass down for years to come.
best badger badge
Posted: April 30, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk | Tags: award, badge, badger, merit badge, pin, prize, quirky, ribbon Leave a comment »And the award for best badger goes to… (from here)
painted rug
Posted: April 29, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk | Tags: decor, floor, house, interior, paint, room, rug, white walls, wood floor 1 Comment »I am admiring wood floors lately. Look at this one. I think it has a beautiful rug painted on the floor. Makes the room even more bright, and airy, and happy.
bling
Posted: April 25, 2013 Filed under: Girl Talk, Wedding Talk | Tags: diamond, engagement ring, gold, jewelry, ring, vintage, wedding band Leave a comment »Without further ado, here are some of my favorite rings from Bhldn’s vintage ring collection. All gorgeous! If only I didn’t have tiny fingers!
Speaking of bling and rings, have you seen this movie trailer? Her accent is so good.
