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A DIY on Making Giant Fringe as the Perfect Backdrop.
Normally a round of applause after a great performance would be sufficient, but what about that special backdrop to showcase their talents? No teensy stage is good enough, they need a backdrop! And what better for that, then GIANT FRINGE!
Read MoreDefinition: (noun) A bathing technique used by prostitutes between clients, cleaning only necessary areas with damp towels. Usage: not appropriately used in mixed company, or on street corners late at night. Fair warning is really required for any type of usage. Origination: Before most of us were born, and we would have liked it to stay there.
Read MoreA year ago today, I stepped foot on the fourth continent in my goal to make it to all seven. The continent of South America. Location Lima, Peru. 12:15a.m. With three of my best friends, we went backpacking for just a week, but the number of adventures that we crammed in that time would astonish you.
Read MoreEvery spring brings new life -- to your yard, yes, but why not your wardrobe? This year, I’ve decided to be a bit more adventurous and stock my closet with 5 new items to wear this spring and summer. Here are my must-haves for May. Follow the links for purchase info.
Read MoreHow to spend just a few pennies to transform a modern day home back into a retro time-machine? The answer is simple, raid your grandmother's cupboards to make use of things that are free! Add some flowers, great internet finds, and voila! Your mood is set for a fantastic bridal shower with family and friends.
A personal favorite in planning the event of Caroline’s Bridal Shower to become Mrs. May was creating the décor. My concept was simple – retro. How hard could it be? But, the challenge was to find out how to turn a modern day home into a beautiful retro home on a small budget. Because, let’s face it, we sure aren’t going to keep most of this around the house for day-to-day use.
In my penny-pinching mentality, why waste a few dollars buying new items that I already knew my grandmothers had tucked away in their cupboards? So step one became raiding my grandmother’s cupboards, particularly the back or highest shelves to find unique items that they’ve had forever. I counted on anything that you could no longer buy at a common store to add some retro style.
Read MoreStumbling through Pinterest, I knew a pink bridal shower didn't suit the future Mrs. May. Nor did a Disney theme, or fairy tale, any reference to prince charming or basically anything too lovey-dovey.
So when I happened upon the idea of a "retro" shower, I wondered if it might be just ironic enough to fit the bill...
Read MoreWhen I first heard Caroline suggest the idea of using wine corks to hold place cards for her Rehearsal Dinner... All I could think was "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED."
I realized that the actual wine-drinking would not be my biggest contribution, but still, I thought I'd finally found the upside to being "the crafty one." But my excitement was short-lived. Did you realize that stores actually sell wine corks? Like, not in wine? Convenient, and unfortunate.
Here's my HOW TO!
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In honor of Cinco de Mayo, this week, I'm sharing my new favorite and super simple dip. QUESO FLAMEADO! We made it this weekend in honor of our #CincoDeMays blow-out, but I really think it's wonderful for any occasion. In fact, I may have an addiction. Like, seriously. I've bought my own cast iron pan just so I can make it again this weekend.
Get the recipe here!
Read MoreA book review of one of my personal favorites and continual re-reads, The Island by Elin Hilderbrand.
Read MoreThe future Mrs. May had one last request – something glamorous to add to her up-do once the veil came off.
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