Happy Happy!

First of all how could I have possibly let a delightfully colorful newsletter from Rock Scissor Paper just sit in my inbox all weekend long??  And secondly how could I have done so when it had such Happy News tucked inside?!

First of all I adore the ladies of Rock Scissor Paper.  I had the opportunity to meet them at a Stationery Workshop they taught a while back and they were not only inspiring and fun and just absolutely fabulous in every way, but they also were generous with their knowledge and time, and just willing to share everything they had learned throughout their creative journey.  It truly was awesome.

Anyways, the email I just finally opened introduced a few of their new products which is always fun, but most importantly, it had a "save the date" section just for So. Cal locals....aka ME.  *smiling really big*   This section was announcing two super awesome events: a Craft Workshop in conjunction with Tom's Shoes (OMG LOVE THEM so I MUST go!) and the arrival of Unique LA, an independent design boutique/fair...both will be here in a little over a month!  Awesome.  I am SUPER EXCITED.  I love these kinds of things.

Also the newsletter had a link to RSP's blog and I found this posting which I thought was just the yummiest and so cute, and I would so totally make these tasty treats for my sweetheart if I had any baking skills whatsoever.  As it is, I don't even think I own a whisk, let alone have a clue what a pastry cutter is; and is unsalted butter different than regular butter??  I'm thinking I wouldn't get too far through this recipe before disaster would strike.  Dang it.  But they do look delish, don't they?

Happy Monday!

image credits: Rock Scissors Paper - Make Something Happy Blog

Elephant Snackers

I want to make these for the next baby shower I host.

I mean, these cookies are pretty much baby shower personified.

So darn cute.
I could be biased due to the fact that elephants are my favorite animal (next to owls)...but an elephant themed shower would be really cute.
omg.

image credits: hello naomi

Love to Party

Ok, I am totally exhausted and my weekend is totally over.

It was all party all the time this weekend.

Family was in town to celebrate birthdays and pregnancies and engagements and all sorts of good things...it was good times.

I snapped some pics.

Actually lots of pics.

In fact, I totally filled my memory card.

Conveniently just when my photography class is starting.  Geez.

Here are some pics from the b-day celebrations...

We made like over 50 teeny tiny cupcakes!

Oh ok ok, so I  didn't contribute much to the cupcake construction since I am not allowed to bake (long story)...but the fam made like 50-something cupcakes!  Aren't they super cute?!

I can't wait until I know how to make my photos look super awesome.

I am still in that experimental composition and editing phase of my photography education...sooooo perhaps just keep that tidbit of info in mind as you look at the photos I post ;)

P.S. One day I totally want to throw a party using of THESE party boxes...SO adorable.

Hope you had a fabulous weekend!

xoxo

The Sweet Stuff

This was a busy week at work...hence the lack of posts the past few days.
But halleluia!  It's a three-day weekend!

Perhaps we should celebrate with a little vino ;)

I'm a white wine gal...sweet white wines, to be specific...but I have been trying very hard to find a red to like.  I just think drinking red wine makes one look so sophisticated and cultured, and oh, just kinda fancy.  I simply must find one so I too can be fancy.

Well, it just so happens I was recently introduced to this.

Ok, so it's probably not really a red wine...it's more like candy in a glass, but it IS red!  And I like it.  If I wasn't careful it's quite possible I could down the whole bottle in a few short minutes.  It's that good.  I would highly suggest picking up a bottle if you too enjoy a sweet toddy now and again.

Well I am off to enjoy my three days...hope you have a fabulous weekend friends!

Il Conte d'Alba Stella Rosa 

Comfort Foods

sometimes you just have a couple a bad days.

and comfort foods, well, they don't call 'em comfort foods for nothing.

i saw these "featured sweets" on Bakerella and i think i might have to make them.

i don't really eat muffins all that often...

or pancakes for that matter...

but mini maple pancake muffins with chocolate chips sound pretty darn amazing right about now.

 image credits: Bakerella

Back To School...

Well, summer is officially over.
*sigh*

I headed over to my classroom today to start getting things in order for the new school year. This first week before school begins is kinda bittersweet. It's always a bit of a downer to see summer come to an end, but at the same time, it's nice to get back to work and on a regular schedule...the start of a new year is always filled with energy and excitement and it's fun to be a part of that.

I thought I'd show a pic of the quilt I made years ago that hangs in my classroom.

I love it.

I just hung it up today to symbolically ring in the new year.

Also I found these and think they are the greatest back to school snack.

Ever.

I kinda want to make them for my kiddos. But being that I teach junior high school, I not only have like 180 kiddos, but also they are SOOO COOL and would probably not find edible crayons to be as cute as I do.

image credits: edible crayons by Gourmet Mom on-the-Go

Farmers Market Finds

Really, nothing compares to fresh fruits and veggies from a Farmers Market.
Here are some shots I took at the Farmers Market in Montreal...
one of our most favorite of all the sites...




Oh how I wish I could have taken this entire case of breads home with me.
YUM.

I'm SO Getting This...

Cake Pops, by Bakerella

cuz...

a) I'm a sucker for cute

b) I perhaps need to improve a few* of my kitchen skills

c) Her blog is filled with fabulousness and I want to support her cuz she rocks

d) Did I mention the book's filled with cuteness...in sugary form...
Seriously, what's better than that?

*ok ok, i need to improve ALL of my kitchen skills

Yummers

Have you tried these???

OMG.

So tasty.

So my new favorite snackie.