Nostalgic Memorial Weekend
{razzles!}
Memorial Day weekend always feels like the beginning of summer, and would not be complete without a great barbeque. Besides dodging raindrops during 15-minute rain showers the tone of the weekend was relaxed. Here is a peak at my weekend plus a peak at my backyard barbeque.What did you do this weekend?
{perfectly patriotic manicure: Revlon Ruby Lounge}
{old fashion hamburger and onion rings}
{mum\’s homemade potato salad}
{the goodie bar featuring nostalgic goodies}
{Nik•L•Nip}
{ice cream toppings}
{summertime favorites: peanuts + crackers and Michigan made chips, pop and kettle corn}
Dear Summer
{Miners Castle: Munising, Michigan}
From grocery to goals and everything in between, growing up I always found these list around the house courtesy of my mum. Ever since then I have been a sucker for to-do-list; usually written on post-it notes. While in college one of my friends had the idea of creating a list of things to accomplish before Labor Day. The list is lighthearted and inspiring – an ideal way to help savor summer before it\’s gone. Here are the 11 things I would like to accomplish this summer. What is on your summer to-do list?
1. Learn how to BBQ on my own.
2. Make homemade jam(s) with my mum.
3.Learn new braids.
4. Crochet at least one washcloth each week.
5. Learn how to make bread and butter pickles.
6. Have Sunday Brunch at least once a month.
7. Make homemade ice cream with fresh picked fruit.
8. Take a spontaneous trip.
9. Learn how to sew.
10. Have breakfast on the beach.
11. Dine Al Fresco whenever possible.
Five Things
{Pixy Stix for a nostalgia candy display}
Memorial weekend in my mind is the official start to summer. This weekend will be filled with plenty of backyard barbeques, including the intimate one my parents are having that I have given an \”old time\” theme. Spending time at the beach soaking up the rays, and of course plenty of indulgences. What are your plans this weekend?
{The amazing cookie plate from my great aunt when she returned dishes}
I was always taught that when you return someone\’s dishes that you have, you should always fill them with goodies prior to the return. What are your thoughts on this? Do you do the same?
{miniature bud vase + first garden peony}
{current nails: Duri \”The Renaissance\” (dark) and Dashing Diva \”I Lilac It\” (light)}
{current favorite spa water: lemon, raspberry and lemon balm leafs}
Lemon Sorbet Cups
During the warmer months I frequently find myself entertaining company. When it comes to the heat, entertaining with ease is a necessity, as is keeping it simple. For a sweet treat with little effort, I hollowed out lemons to serve perfectly portioned scoops of lemon sorbet.
{cut the lemon(s) in half}
{scoop out the insides}
{slice the bottom so the lemon sits flat}
{add lemon sorbet and place in the freezer for at least two hours}
{add garnish if desired and serve}
DIY: No Slip Hangers
My closet is filled with dresses, blouses, and all things that have a tendency to slip off hangers. As the amount of these items grew in my closet so did the lost and found in the middle of it. I couldn’t keep my clothes on the hangers, and wanted a budget friendly way to keep my clothes from falling to the floor. That is when I started to use pipe cleaners as my “no slip surface”.
{Place the pipe cleaner on the top shoulder section of the hanger.}
{Wrap the pipe cleaner tightly around the hanger until you run out.}
{Add a second pipe cleaner into the one you already wrapped on the hanger.}
{The pipe cleaner should have little to no gaps on the hanger when finished.}
{Repeat on the other side.}
{final result}
Fashion meets Food 