T H A T ‘ S A W R A P !
>>> May, 2013 <<<
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DIY: Paint a Chevron Striped Wall
:: DIY TUTORIAL | PAINT A CHEVRON STRIPED WALL ::
When we decided to put our two youngest {Sophia & Finn} in a room together… we knew we had to re-paint to make it suitable for both of them. Since I’m obsessed with the color gray {and it’s gender neutral}, we chose to paint three of the walls in a solid gray, and paint a chevron stripe pattern on the fourth wall to make things a bit more lively {admittedly… Miss Blue was slightly traumatized over the gray, and did refuse to sleep there until we told her she could paint her next room bright pink}!
Lucky for me…. all I had to do was ask my sweet Husby if he’d do it, and of course….he said YES! He is super handy and much more of a perfectionist when it comes to things like this. I am a little more book smart, so I used my talents to research the best method {and supervised the rest of the process, as any good wife would do}! The taping was a little intense… but most people probably won’t have their levels and yard sticks out measuring and re-measuring the way we did!
{weekend} lovelies
:: Weekend Lovelies ::
I rarely plan weekend lovelies. Sometimes I bookmark things I come across during the week, but more often than not… I sit at the computer and just let my mind wander. It’s almost therapeutic… leaving the week behind me and letting my mind take over as my fingers dash across the keyboard searching the contents of my subconscious. After a trying week keeping up with my favorite four and Husby’s unrelenting work schedule, I was clearly in the mood for all things light, bright, and pretty — but mostly as they relate to cooking, kitchens, and entertaining. Enjoy, friends … and have a lovely weekend! {xo}
Small Plates & Sweet Treats // Aran Goyoaga
Aran has a gorgeous food blog {one of my favorites}, Cannelle et Vanille. She released her first cookbook called Small Plates and Sweet Treats which documents her families journey to a gluten-free lifestyle through flavorful, fresh cooking.
Cannelle et Vanille // Aran Goyoaga
Two delicious recipes from Aran’s blog: The Simplicity of Trifle | A Quinoa Salad Full of Spring.
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{weekend} lovelies
:: Weekend Lovelies ::
The weekend is here! School is winding down, but our schedules seem busier than ever! Hope that you can take a few moments this weekend for yourself…. and maybe browse some of our favorite finds on the web this week over a cup of your favorite coffee or tea! We kept it short and sweet! Enjoy… and have a lovely weekend, friends! {xo}
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas // Hither & Thither
Mother’s Day is coming up quick! Here are a few gift ideas! Click the title link above to see even more classic ideas for your sweet moms…. or possibly a treat for yourself!
The Best Olive Oil Cake You’ve Ever Had // Cup of Jo
This recipe uses your finest olive oil, lemons, a touch of rum, and almond milk….. Mmmmmm! I personally can’t wait to make this recipe! Wouldn’t this be divine over a cup of hot coffee with the company of a close friend? Bliss…
{weekend} lovelies
Weekend Lovelies is here… and it’s all about l o v e {which I guess is what it’s usually about}! Love & support for Boston, love for yourself, a little fashion, parenting advice for raising well-rounded kids, and a few sweet treats you can make in a single-serving {less guilt that way}!
Hope you all have some fun plans over the weekend! What are you up to? Husby and I are off on a little roadtrip with the littles… in our quest for the simple life! Wish us luck! God willing… big changes ahead {wink, wink}!
Have a lovely weekend! {xo}
{Behind the Cover // Boston Magazine}
The cover of the May issue of the Boston Magazine features 120 running shoes, all worn in the recent Boston Marathon. It is shaped in a heart and the headline reads, “We Will Finish the Race.” John Wolfson, the magazine’s editor-in-chief, said that the idea behind the photo was to honor the bombing victims and the entire city for its response to the tragedy. He stated that “Every single shoe contributed a tiny bit to the overall effect, but collectively, you have something powerful.”
We happen to love the spirit of this photo. We are all standing behind Boston…
Visit The One Fund Boston to make a donation to help the victims {and their families} affected by the tragic events that occurred at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013.
{Real Beauty Sketches // Dove}
This has been floating around the web all week… and we really do love it. We all need to focus on loving ourselves… and perhaps seeing ourselves from other people’s perspectives. I, for one, am guilty of this… I thought it was beautifully portrayed and a real eye-opener.
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Bow Bun Hair Tutorial {Guest Post}
>>> Bow Bun Hair Tutorial <<<
One of the greatest joys in having our blog
is the opportunity to share with you
businesses, products, & expertise,
from trusted friends & companies that we believe in!
We are so excited about this post…
as it is our very first hair tutorial on {simply}!
It comes to you as a guest post
from one of our dear friends, Lynne!
She owns a small business
selling beautiful, high-quality, handmade… hair accessories!
She also designs custom hair accessories to match & compliment
fabric swatches, uniforms & recital outfits!
You can reach Lynne and view her items for sale through her
Lavish Lulu website,
Etsy Shop,
&/or
Facebook page!
A big “thank you” to Lynne for this darling hair tutorial!
She seriously makes everything look so easy!
Her daughter is one lucky little girl to have such a talented mama!!
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Hi, my name is Lynne!
I am a former teacher
and now a stay-at-home mom to my two beautiful children.
I’m also own a small business,
{Lavish Lulu}!
Growing up, my mom kept my hair short…
the “Dorothy Hammel,”
and I always envied my friends with long hair.
I swore my daughter
{if blessed with one},
would have long, beautiful hair!
I have been having fun experimenting with her hair,
and I have been asked to share one of our favorites with you!
One of my daughter’s favorite hairstyles to wear to school and dance is the
“Bow Bun!”
