Random thoughts on a bright, shiny new Saturday morning:
1. Whitney is graduating from her residency this weekend. We are heading to Ft Worth for the ceremony.
Next? She is working on getting her interpreter’s license.
2. Have you seen a new way to hem your jeans? You keep the original hem and just fold it over and let it sew in place.
It’s kind of a game-changer.
Would you rather cut them? i got This simple tutorial.
3. Have you read anything by Tessa Arlen? she wrote Dress of violet taffetaAnd that is very good. I Love the way she writes. The book is a rags-to-riches true story about a woman who creates her own haute couture brand at the turn of the century. There is also a love story and story associated with the Titanic.
4. It was a great week on the blog. We discussed:
- Before and after this bathroom makeover
- Find this blue and white home decor
- This DIY basket project
- This recipe for chocolate protein balls
5. If you are local? We will be at Vintage Market Days in McKinney next weekend. We are working on a lot of fun things. We have hand-stitched artwork and painted topiary trays and baskets with vintage hardware, and more.
Stop by and see us at the Myers Park Event Center.
And now?
Here are some of my favorite finds on the web.
let’s go
We have just planted lavender in the back garden.
I love the smell of lavender and look at these cookies.
you You can see the recipe here.
This is the sweetest wreath and easy DIY.
It is made from the pages of a book.
This greenhouse was made from recycled materials.
I love the look of it.
Aren’t these the cutest pressed flower coasters?
It’s an easy DIY and fun project for Mother’s Day.
Fun fact? I have been a fan of fish tacos for years.
We used to eat them all the time at Rubio’s when we lived in San Diego.
see I found this delicious recipe.
And in random news
This Beautiful estate
This A breakfast smoothie to help lower cholesterol
13 Simple Things to Help for a Clean Home
This A Jane Austen inspired bathroom
This Book Club Recommendations
This Hosting ideas for Mother’s Day
This The recipe looks very delicious
And this.
This Advice from generations of women
And if you could only buy one set this summer?
This is Which I wore the other day On which I got compliments from almost everyone.
And one more for the road
You can make this easy DIY pillow cover in under an hour.
see DIY here.
And if you don’t want to DIY a pillow, but need a quick pillow refresh? Here are 17 of my favorite affordable blue and white pillow covers.
you You can see the post here.
Happy Random Saturday to you
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