Kitchen Tour

You might recall a kitchen tour I posted back in January. Well, I got a new apartment with a bigger kitchen so I just had to share it. I now have room to fit my table (see how I gave it a makeover here) as well as a little library cart I found on craigslist. It's definitely my favorite room in this tiny apartment (not that there are many to choose from).

Ready for Fall

I don't know about you guys but I couldn't be more ready for fall. Despite the warm weather around here, I'm determined to start working on some fall recipes and DIYs. I've put together a little round-up of some of my personal favorites!

Baked Apple Puff 

DIY Faux Leaf Fall Wreath

Potato Cheese Chowder

DIY Felt Flower Bouquet

No-Knead Bread

DIY Yarn Wreath

Flageolet Bean Soup

DIY Moss Toadstool Wreath

Simple Chicken and Dumplings

DIY Wood Slice Painting

Double Chocolate Brownies

DIY Silhouette Welcome Mat

Homemade Flavored Butter

The World of Lisa Frank

Ladies! Have you seen this yet? I don't know about you but I used to be a huge Lisa Frank fan. Alright... who am I kidding? I'm still a huge Lisa Frank fan. Every time I spot one of those brightly colored folders in the school supply section, I'm drawn to it. Every time I pass the Lisa Frank section at the end of an aisle at Dollar Tree, I stop because you know, there might be something I can't live without. If you're anything like me, you'll definitely appreciate this video. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you might be a little creeped out. Just a warning. 
Now... how can I get my hands on a Lisa Frank original?!

Pinterest Crafting: Floral Monogram

I found this Blooming Monogram tutorial via Pinterest a while back and have been meaning to try it ever since. Today, in an attempt to get out of the heat, I spent some time browsing around Dollar Tree and managed to find everything I need! Instead of buying a giant paper mache letter from Jo-Anns for about $5, I bought a piece of styrofoam poster board for $1 and made my own. It took me a while but the advantage of making my own is that I was able to make it much bigger than the Jo-Anns version. I also bought two packages of floral foam and some fake flowers. The whole project cost $8!

Recently

1.) One of the best estate sales I've ever been to.

2.) Labor Day lunch.

3.) My hamburger obsession continues.

4.) Estate sale finds for my walls.

5.) More "little babies" for my collection.

6.) End of the summer outdoor movie night.