I used to spend a lot of time in the kitchen baking and lately I've been missing it. My speciality was baking up a mean cupcake, but I want to explore a bit more with making cakes. Of course the flavor has to be great, but for me it's all about decorating the cake too. I love using fruit and flowers to finish off a pretty little dessert.
I definitely think the little succulent sculptures from yesterday's post would be the perfect hostess gift, and it made me think about what other hostess gifts I've recently come across. Below are a few of my faves. Uhhh hello, that adorable heart shaped ice tray is less then $5. And be sure to check out my first little round-up here.
You may have seen via instagram that I purchased these amazing little succulent sculptures with the intention of adding them to G's office, but now I want to keep them in our home. Opppps. Well wherever we decide to display them, I immediately thought that they would make the perfect hostess gift...right?
{my photo, etsy shop}
We are back from a family fun filled weekend and I'm seriously still smiling. There is just something about spending time with family that really calms my nerves and makes me feel at peace. When my husband and I are running around during the weekdays, sometimes I forget to just stop and take it all in. Being away this weekend really reminded me to enjoy the little pleasures in life....like fresh flowers and a cup of coffee to enjoy with a loved one. Happy Monday everyone!
It's finally Friday and I am so ready for this weekend. We will be spending time with family...always a treat! I seriously can't wait to smoosh my niece and nephews plus my cousin's kids. yay! Hope you all have a magical weekend too.
p.s. I am OBSESSED with this image. Makes me think of careless summer nights, just soaking in family time without a care in the world.
{sparkle}
I'm so excited so to share this diy I put together on how to transform a pair of your old jeans. Check out my guest post over on the pocket stylist today to see all the deets on how to create this fun napkin.
I'm trying to slowly add more green into our home. I'm starting off small with a few succulents (something I can hopefully keep alive for more then a month). But I'm working my way up to one day have a tree, perhaps a fiddle leaf fig tree. I love their shape!
{succulents}, {fiddle leaf}
This weekend had me day dreaming about lounging out poolside with a good book. I already have the right suit and shades. This Anthro suit that I bought a year ago is a serious winner in my book. It's super flattering and I love the retro feel. And my everyday go to shades are these Karen Walkers. Eeeeeekkkk, but I'm already on the hunt for another suit. I mean, how cute is this Mara Hoffman high waisted bikini? I know I can't ever part with my current sunnies, but a back-up pair is always nice. Right?!?
Are you scared of harem pants? I was too, until I found this pair. Yes, I get it, they are basically hammer pants, but I swear these are so comfy and still have style. You'll want to wear them every.single.day! And you know what, at that price (under $20), it's fine if you only wear them a few times then donate them to someone who might love their MC hammer style more then you. Come on, give the harem pant a chance. Oh and did you notice which top I wore with said pants?!? The one I told you I can't stop wearing. I wasn't kidding. Happy Friday!
{pants}
