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December 9, 2011

Friday’s Fab Five – Weekly Inspiration Board

Wall Jar Atrium S'mores Cookies Recipes DIY Chevron Block Printing Exposed Cake Frosting Snake Lace

I’m so happy it’s Friday! What are you all up to this weekend? Any fun plans? Here are a few other things I’d like to buy, try, and can’t wait to DIY this week(end?):

I love this herb garden planter hung from the wall in mason jars. It would be fun to mix it up with some colorful plants to bring a little life to my windowless office; however, I’m not sure how long plants will survive in a windowless office lol.
I’ve already blogged a time or two about my love for s’mores and here I go again! I’m looking for a s’mores recipe, maybe a cookie or cake, that has the same taste of a s’more, but doesn’t involve a firepit when I have a craving lol. This s’mores cookie recipe may be exactly what I’m looking for, a quick to make and easy to eat s’more.
I’ve never known a pattern to become as popular as quickly as chevron is right now. Have any of you ever heard of block printing? This is completely new to me. I found this diy tutorial of chevron block printing on fabric and it looks so fun! I don’t fully understand the process just yet, but I definitely want to try it sometime!
The trend in cake decorating that has caught my eye lately is cakes with exposed sides. I love that there is no frosting on the sides of the cake, and that frosting is dripping from between the layers.
I love this snake on lace outfit pic. So simple, but makes a statement. I’m going to have to try a variation of this at some point!

What were your must haves this week? Cook, buy, or DIY anything you hadn’t tried before?

December 7, 2011

Winter Tablescape

Silver White Purple Winter Tablescape

We’re finally having our first cold day here in Florida. It got down to a super low of 55 degrees lol, just in time for my winter tablescape. I set this up right before Thanksgiving and I’ve been so excited to share it with you all.

Before I started my tablescape, I knew that I wanted something that was mostly silver and white for a wintery feel, with a splash of plum. I wanted to go with a vintage-inspired winter theme so that it would last an entire season, rather than a Thanksgiving or Christmas theme that would have to be switched out after each holiday.

This tablescape is also super affordable. I found the silver beaded chargers and clear glass votives at the dollar store, the faux leather pearl finish placemats were on sale at Pier One for 30% off of $5.95 each {they wipe clean so easily}, and the foiled vase, candlesticks, and votives are all from Michael’s. I had a coupon for 40% off my entire purchase. I finished things off with plum napkins found at World Market folded vertically under our plates, white flowers from my local grocery store, and a couple of festive silver birds {doves maybe lol}.

I’m excited about the votives stacked on top of the candlestick holders. I thought this was a fun alternative to candlesticks so that I don’t end up with too much smoke at the dinner table and all over my chandelier.

Is this winter tablescape something you would try? Have you decorated your table this season?

Silver White Purple Winter Tablescape

December 5, 2011

Manicure Mondays – Candy Cane Nails

Candy Cane Manicure Nails - Sally Hansen Salon Effects

I’ve been wanting to do a candy cane manicure for the past couple of years now. As you probably already know, I am a bit of a perfectionist with my manis and I couldn’t find an image plate that worked, as it would need different width stripes, and I wasn’t about to free hand this one lol.

Luckily, Sally Hansen came through for me and “nailed it” with their candy cane Peppermint Twist Salon Effects press on nail polish strips! Everything about this manicure screams candy cane – different width stripes, different color stripes (pink, red, and white), the speckled red and white looks like the porous surface of a candy cane, and the finish is a semi-gloss – not too shiny, not too matte – just like a candy cane.

What do you all think of this manicure? Is this something you would try?

The products mentioned in this post were sent to me by the merchant or their PR company. All opinions are 100% my own.

December 4, 2011

Weekend Snapshots

Chocolate Cupcakes, Martha Stewart Glitter, Pillsbury Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, Winter Tablescape, Candy Cane Manicure Nails and Starbucks Mint Hot Chocolate, Florida Palm Tree

Did you all have a good weekend? Mine was relaxing and so productive! My man was in town which is rare for a weekend, so I enjoyed spending time with him, as always.

Chocolate on chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles celebrating Jessica’s birthday.
Thinking about using some Martha Stewart glitter for an upcoming Manicure Monday.
Pillsbury raspberry cream cheese coffee cake in progress. It was so good! Recipe coming later this week.
I can’t wait to share my winter tablescape with you all. More pics and details coming soon.
Had a Saturday afternoon Starbucks candy cane hot chocolate which went perfectly with my candy cane manicure.
It was 70 degrees and blue skies here in Florida on Sunday.

Did you do anything fun this weekend?

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