Hand-Drawn Name

I've had a lot of fun playing with these. I saw an instagram of this girl drawing names this way with watercolor and colored pencils. So I knew I had to try it. My first attempt was wonderful. And then I messed it up trying to put texture on top. My second attempt was good but then I messed it up with adding the address. So I digitized it with ChatGPT into a watercolor and removed the address. I do love it! Click to see the original. 

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Picture Frame Mats From ANYTHING!

Ya'll.. I'm on a kick and I'm making mats out of anything and everything!! Any picture with a white or boring mat in my house is not safe! I'm going crazy and using anything as the cover as well. But geez, it's so fun!

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Blackberry Gin Spritz

Hello! And here we are with another delish cocktail recipe. I found this one on Instagram and knew it was right up my alley. I made a couple small tweaks and have enjoyed it this summer :)

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Back to School Shopping

The girls always love back to school shopping! We went early this year because we always wait until the end and everything is gone. So this year, we started with lunch at Olive Garden! Emmy has been begging to go since she saw the endless pasta commercial :) 

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BSB at the Sphere!

Woo hoo! Went to see the Backstreet Boys in Vegas last month! It was so much fun! They put on a wonderful show and it made my little millennial heart so happy. 

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Still Stitchin'

Still stitching from time to time. Love this new one that I made for a neighbors birthday. The colors are so pretty! The perfect little bag :) XOXO

Chermoula Chicken Kebabs With Zucchini Salad

Love summer meals like this. A fresh veg, herby protein, a little red wine. It's so perfect!! This one was easy and packed with flavor! Another win from the New York Times. 

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Pesce all'Acqua Pazza

We've been making a lot of fish lately and I absolutely love it! Emily has started liking more as well and I learned if I add pasta, everyone will eat it! This one was so delish, so light and so perfect as a summer dish!

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Week at Ferncliff!

The girls had the best week at Ferncliff this summer! My friend Mandy text me about trying out the day camp with the optional last night sleepover. Emmy was in! Then Kate decided she needed to go too... just in case Emmy got scared. It was so fun hearing all about the week and the things they learned.. independence! 

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Perfect Glasses for Backstreet Boys!

It all started with a text of some glasses a friend found on Etsy. I replied.. "I can make those." While I was really thinking, I can make even cuter ones! And how fun. I made these once before for BUNCO and for the SUPERBOWL. 

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