Signs of Spring
{brightly budded trees}
Being from a cold climate, I always look forward to the arrival of spring. This year it arrived a bit differently. I woke up to green plush grass as a substitute to a snow-covered ground. The sound of birds chirping, and building their nest instead of hiding to keep warm. This is an unusual sight for Michigan on the first day of spring, but I am savoring every bit of it. What is the weather like where you are at?
{the first bird nest casualty of spring}
{beautiful buds in bloom}
Sweet Celebrations
{lemon birthday cake with meringue buttercream frosting}
When it comes to birthday’s I like to keep things simple. I usually have an intimate brunch that includes a cake made by my mum, plenty of fresh flowers and of course delicious desserts. Here is a glimpse at a few highlights from my 26th birthday.
{SINFULCOLORS Easy Going; pale pink and peach milky manicure}
{peach mango mimosa\’s with colorful shoes to distinguish people\’s glasses}
{floral birthday cake to make the perfect wish}
{perfectly packaged presents}
Five Things
{new way I am wearing my ponytail}
After a very trying week I am thrilled that the weekend has arrived. Since Sunday is my birthday my weekend will be filled with plenty of indulgences a beautiful birthday brunch and plenty of time on the balcony enjoying the 70 degree winter weather.
{broken sidewalk on a historic road}
{a little baking love}
{a double rainbow in the dark sky}
{movie night snack}
How To: Properly Set the Table
{simple place setting for an informal meal}
Whether you are eating solo or having guests over for the holidays there is a proper etiquette you should follow for a perfectly set table. Here are a few tips, tricks and diagrams to help you create the ideal eating environment.
• The word “forks” will help you remember the order for a basic place setting. (Fork, O for the plate, R right side Knife and Spoon.)
• The knife blade always faces the plate
• The napkin goes to the left of the fork or on the plate.
• The knife blade always faces the plate
• The napkin goes to the left of the fork or on the plate.
Clover Cookies
As each holiday approaches I tend to get overly excited, and one would think that each holiday is “my favorite”. However with certainty I can say that Saint Patrick’s Day has never managed to charm me. That was, until I discovered how much fun it was to create holiday-themed confections.
Fashion meets Food 