Last night Ryan and I had dinner with his parents. We had Bacon Chicken Alfredo (Recipe here) and wine. Nothing brings people together like a great meal! The pasta was delicious – big thanks to Mamma Kirkland for preparing the dish!
[Mamma Kirkland – Isn’t she cute?]
This weekend Ryan and I are moving out of our apartment. It’s a sad time, as we love our place. It was our first apartment together, so it will forever hold a special place in our hearts. So, as a way to commemorate our place, I wrote a short little diddy…
Ode to my Apartment:
Apartment, you have given me
All a girl could ask for:
Vintage charm, large closets, and wooden floors.
And on this very sad day,
It is time to say goodbye,
So I pack up my belongings,
And have myself a good cry.
As a token of my thanks,
I grant you immortality,
For on this blog post,
You will forever be.
[Blazer, Dress, Accessories: Forever 21, Tights: Target, Heels: Steve Madden]
This past Friday was my birthday, so I went out with some friends. We went to a few different places and danced until we could no longer feel our feet. It was perfect.
I had a few gift cards to Forever 21, so during the day I went to pick up something to wear (hence several items being from there). I love pairing feminine pieces, such as lace, with edgier pieces like the blazer. It was fun to get gussied up and go out for a change. Overall, a fun night.
[J Crew Blazer $188, UO Sparkle and Fade Sweater $48, Forever 21 Handbag $ 21.80, Gap Scarf $24.50]
Going out this afternoon for a little birthday shopping, so I thought I would post some inspiration. I’m hoping to find some cute Spring pieces, as the weather will be warming up soon. These are just a couple of items I stumbled upon and admired.
Have a great weekend – and happy shopping!
[Nordstrom Studded Dress $42, Forever 21 Hummingbird Charm Necklace $4.80, UO Kimchi Blue Trouser, Steve Madden Pumps $99.95]
I really needed new coasters, but couldn’t find any cute ones that I liked (well, that weren’t ridiculously overpriced). So I decided to make them myself, and am so happy that I did. This project cost me less than $5.00, and only took about an hour to complete. I liked the finished result so much that I couldn’t decide if I wanted to hang them in my kitchen, or actually use them as coasters! I will definitely be making more in the near future, especially since they would make great gifts.
Supplies:
4 Small Ceramic Tiles
1 to 4 sheets of decorative craft/scrapbook paper
Mod Podge
Clear Acrylic Coating
1 Foam Sheet
Hot Glue Gun (Or Super Glue)
Most of these items can be found at your local craft store. I purchased the tile for only $0.16 a piece at Home Depot, and the rest of the items I bought at Hobby Lobby. Since I already had the Mod Podge and the Acrylic Coating, I only spent a total of $4.50 on supplies. Now if that isn’t a good deal than I don’t know what is!
Cut the craft paper very carefully with a paper cutter or scissors. Then spread a thin layer of Mod Podge on the tile (with a paint brush or foam roller). Carefully position the paper, and add one or two coats of Mod Podge over the paper, letting dry briefly between coats.
Cut 16 small squares (four per coaster) out of the foam sheet. Then glue them, using a hot glue gun or strong adhesive, to the bottom corners of the tile.
Then simply take the coasters outdoors and spray with a water-resistant Clear Acrylic Coating, following the directions on the can. I did two coats, which seemed to work out fine.
Note: If you want finished edges you can sand the edges of the tile and paint white.
Voila, there you have it! If you make your own, be sure to share the photos!
