Cookbook Challenge

For the past couple months I have been cooking my way through the newest SkinnyTaste cookbook "SkinnyTaste: Fast and Slow". I kind of made up my own challenge to make every recipe in the entire book. I thought it would be cool to check in along the way and update you guys on how it is going.

My New Year Started In February

On January 1st, I was getting so jealous of everyone's posts about their resolutions and goals for the new year. I was still buried in etsy orders from the holiday season for the entire month of January. As of last week, I am DONE with holiday orders. I am very excited to talk about my super fun plans for 2017. But, before we do that, let's review the highlights of 2016.

ThrowBack Thursday

Tom and I went to California this past November to celebrate Thanksgiving with my Grandparents and extended family that live in San Jose. When visiting my grandparents, it is a tradition to look through old photos from our visits over the years and from my mom's childhood.

Monogram Wall Art

Good Afternoon folks!

I'm trying to write this post super fast so I can get it posted today! Which means there is more of a chance for typos. You'll laugh. You'll love it. Let's get to the project.

Body Pillow turned Bolster Pillow

Today we are talking about these cute houndstooth numbers, and the struggle that was sewing them.

UPCYCLE: Jewelry Hanger

Let's see. Where do I begin with this story. This is more of an unintentional upcycle. 

Embroidered Bow Pillows

Back to blogging! I could say that the reason for my lack of posts is because I have been unusually busy. However, it is mostly due to the massive amount of Shiba Inu videos on the internet (Read: I want a puppy). 

Summer DIY - Cucumber Gin

It is not too late to make this refreshing summer drink! Super easy and extra tasty!

State-shape Embroidered Pillows

Finally, I am back to blogging! Feels good. I felt like we had a busy spring, and I totally put the blog on the back burner. Sorry! I have lots to catch you up on. Many projects, pillows, a mini master bedroom update, a finished yoyo quilt, and too many Birch Boxes to count!

Garage Sale Furniture Makeover

Summer 2013 wasn't just the summer I got married, but the summer of garage sale adventures.  I scored some awesome deals, and saw parts of Ohio I didn't even know existed.  I love a good bargain, and I had a whole apartment across the country I needed to furnish. I spent a total of $198 that summer, and furnished 80% percent of our apartment.  That $198 dollars paid for: two dressers, a coffee table, two bar stools, a wine cabinet, a sideboard cabinet, a side table, a kitchen table, 4 kitchen chairs, and a hall tree. 

Apartment Tour

 Welcome to my apartment! This post may seem a little lengthy, but I thought it too silly to make multiple posts of my 700sqft apartment. I know not all of you will have the chance to come visit me, so I made sure to include as many details as I could. I have made commentary on all the photos below. Some of them point out some DIY projects you may see here in the future. 

Our apartment is an urban loft space downtown. We have polished concrete flooring, as well as concrete ceilings. The urban feel is accentuated with industrial handrails and finishings (including a garage door as a wall). 

A. This photo is taken looking over the banister of our loft space. The door and garage door open up to street level, where we have a small patio. We got our couch, arm chair, and ottoman at Macy's (similar) during their Fall furniture sale. Rug: Ikea. B. Coffee table: garage sale/DIY.  C. The Super Power poster: ModCloth (similar)

Lets Start At The Very Beginning

According to Maria, it is a very good place to start.

For this first post, I want to establish some content you readers can except and what I see for the future of this blog. Disclaimer: I am not a strong writer. However, I love sharing my creative ideas and thoughts with others. After making a move across the country, away from many friends and family, I've found it difficult to find a creative outlet where I can be in community with other people (You can only do so much through FaceBook and Instagram). This blog will be a place of all things creative, and also serve as way for my (oh-so-far-away-and-much-missed) friends and family to keep up with my daily adventures (and Star Wars references). Below are some topics I plan on blogging about: