Watermelon madness

SO before the big tooth debacle of last week, I introduced her to a summer favorite: watermelon. And she loved it. Here's to summer!

Martha does it again

Did you know they have a whole new line of Martha Stewart jewel design tools at Michaels? Yeah, me neither. But I stumbled onto them and thought this pendant was too cute to pass up. I admit, I don't love the chain I put it with, but I can always change that later.

Here's my crafty inner cheap girl: I used nailpolish for the colors instead of the $7.99 per color jewelry glaze. Madness. I mean, if you were to create a LOT of these pieces, it would make sense to invest in the glaze but for me, I went with the $1 per nail color option. I love the neon colors for summer:

Welcome to the sick

We've spent the last week sitting around the house being miserable. Not exactly sure what's going on with le bebe, but whatever it is/was, is not something I would like either of us to experience again. Basically there's been a lot of cartoons and ice cream around here lately, and not a lot of giggles and playtime. I think we're both ready for normal. And we're almost there. I hope.

Down on the farm

Here's some more gratuitous photos of my child. Because I can. It's funny, I took her to a real farm and don't have a single photo of her with an animal. Honestly, I almost left my camera at home so I could be more in the moment with her. Sometimes it's hard to capture the memory and create it all at the same time. Said every mamarazzi ever. So although I couldn't find it within myself to leave the camera at home, I did only use it for a few minutes. We were really busy saying hello to all the animals we've only seen in books. And playing in the dirt. And trying to make friends with every single field trip kid.

Delicious Dishes: Coconut lime peanut chicken

This dish was, wait for it, AMAZing. Honestly, the husband didn't love the peanut/chicken combo, but I love love LOVEd it. Apparently I just like slathering peanut butter on anything...

And I'm kind of proud of myself for growing those green onions myself, from the ends of a previously store-bought bunch. Another Pinterest idea. It's like a loving nagging grandmother insisting you be awesome. All. The. Time. Nobody's that awesome. But we all keep on pinning and pretending. Well, here's your chance: go make this awesome meal tonight.

Craftilicious: Washi tape projects and inspiration

I know, I know. How many more washi tape crafts will I post this month?!? Well, lucky for you I've got a few more to cover. For now, here's a compilation of past and present washi tape projects to give you all some ideas.

Light switch plate covers:

Washi tape thumbtacks:

Magnets made to look like ripped pieces of tape:

Chipboard letter covered in various washi tape:

 

Try covering a glass container or a tin:

Office clips prettified:

Use washi tape to decorate a handmade gift and make for a fabulous presentation:

And a washi tape decorated clothespin, holding up another one of my craft projects so it can dry. Adorable AND handy, let's hear it for washi tape.

Delicious Dishes: Baked ziti and summer veggies

Well, I tried another recipe I found using Pinterest. You can find the recipe here. It was actually fantastic even though this picture isn't at all pretty. Honestly, the husband and I were so hungry that I had to stop him before he dug in. I needed my photo after all. Usually he's annoyed by me being a photog, but he's ok with anything that gets him more delicious meals.

It was easy to make, a little bit of prepping veggies, but the rest is mixing and baking. I liked it a lot since it was nice and airy, no red sauce, and packed with veggies since the husband has requested less rice and more living foods...

Photography spot: Blackberries

Craftilicious: Washi binder clips

Like I said, I'm obsessed with washi tape projects. Thanks to my Pinterest board, I have lots of ideas for future crafting. Here's some binder clips I had in my stash that are now lovely:

Opera singer in the making?

I always catch her making the funniest faces. This was no exception.

I just love her little mushroom clip made from a sticker and some felt.