classy as f#@%

i got these pretty cocktail napkins on sale at target a few years ago. i knew they'd end up with something embroidered, but i could never decide quite what i wanted to stitch.



then, i had the idea to put something dirty, on something so pretty.



i love the delicate touch of yellow & gray swrirlies in the corners.

*xo...

summer camp -- 02

this is the second project i've finished for red velvet summer camp -- tea light lanterns from re-purposed jars!

i used one jar i already had, and got the rest for less than $3 at a local thrift shop. since our outdoor color scheme is going to be yellow & gray {current WIP: yellow chairs with gray stenciled designs}, i used various black, gray & white pearl beads on the handles. i filled the jars with yellow glass beads, white pearls & black sand.

i love how they turned out, and hope to enjoy many outdoor meals by candlelight!








*xo...

grilled pizza.

when the weather is nice, i absolutely love eating outdoors.
now that i've finally got my own (small) patio, the man-friend and i are working to create a cute little outdoor space.
i've also been spending a lot more time in the kitchen, making yummy homemade meals.

this is the first meal we enjoyed outside -- grilled pizza with basil pesto & ricotta!




*xo...

summer camp -- 01

i am a summer camp slacker -- i'm several projects behind schedule for red velvet summer camp.

project 01 was a summer log/art journal.
having seen other blogs about art journals, i was excited to start this!
but then i realized that art journaling is not the easiest of tasks for those with slight OCD, like myself -- it probably lends itself much better to those with free spirits.

but even though this has taken me a long time, i'm trying to loosen my grip on perfection, and have fun creating this journal. i'm already planning to make one for each of the 4 seasons.

*xo...

summer camp!

i was so bummed that i let the opportunity to join the art journal class pass me by.
now i have a second chance, with rva summer camp!





*xo...

this weekend.

i want to do this:




i'm hoping to go to my first meeting with a new craft group, and i'm thinking of taking this along! <3
thanks to elsie & amy
for this idea!

*xo...

brunch is for lovers.

we had friends over this morning for valentine's day brunch, and i made a *ridiculous* amount of food.
after all of the prep & cooking, i was too tired to take photos, but the menu included:
* linguine & prosciutto frittatas (minus the prosciutto, of course!)
* homefries
* banana rabanada (brazilian french toast), with optional berry topping
* various scones -- berry, chocolate chip and apple & rosemary
* coffee & mimosas

the french toast and scone recipes are from "vegan brunch" by isa chandra moskowitz.

the apple & rosemary scones were soooo good! (especially topped with little heart-shaped pats of butter!)

<3

*xo...