{found on French by Design}

Goals for the new year

I'm running a little behind this year. I felt like the holidays were a whirlwind and I ended up disappearing for a while to just take some time for myself.

With the new year always comes a time to start over and try doing things different.

Some of my goals include:

wear lipstick more often

make a new recipe twice a month at the least

make new friends

 get involved in my church community. {that really can be apart of the making new friends bit.}

craft more!



What are some of your goals you've made for yourself this year?

all pictures via {weheartit}

The lives we lead.

This man gives me so much inspiration and I know he does for you too. Enjoy!

Stop Motion Wedding Day

My affinity for stop motion takes another step forward. What a great way to document your wedding day!

{Barly and Moore}

Paper Craft

I am starting to feel the  pressure of the holidays upon me! Who isn't? It will be here before you know it. I have been getting all sorts of paper inspiration for this years decorations.  Here are a few things that I want to make.

{acorn garland}

{paper Shakespearean garland}

{paper flower by my Sister-in-law}

{one of my creations available at Ephemera} 

This book is so inspirational, I've put it onto my Amazon wish list but I don't know how much longer I can wait till I order it for my very own. 

p.s. I'm teaching my Paper Wreath Class over at Ephemera next week, November 11th... so if you want to come join me in my creativity and inspiration sign up here. 

Cables

I'm all about cables right now, even more then I was this summer. I've even recently learned to knit them myself after being intimidated by them for the last 5 years. What a breeze they are once someone just leads you through it! So I recommend you have a fellow friend show you how or even use this video to get you started. You won't be able to stop just like me.

{Natalya1905}

{Preciousknits}

{Tomiffy}

Now go get started yourself! I can't wait to see what you are knitting up.

Cakes, cakes and MORE CAKES!

You can't have a birthday party without cakes!  

{kaylas kakes}

{myrna may)

{martha stewart}

{can't remember where I found this pic :/}

{hellojenuine}

{SweetDee}

Hope you have a wonderful day... I'm panning on it. :)

3D Photography

Went to an art show the other night that was photographed by Fred Truck, these phenomenal  3D photographs were so much fun to look at through our special blue and red glasses. I was blown away  by the detail of each picture. I would highly recommend going to  Steven Vail Fine Arts Gallery (2nd floor of the Teach Out Building) in East Village to see it for yourself.

Baked Explorations

Now I'm really hoping I get the Baked cookbook for my birthday!



Went to Baked back in June when UrbanPosture went out to Brooklyn for Renegade Craft Fair... I had to try a Brookie made from their kitchen versus mine. If you didn't see that blog here it is.

That's right! (friend Ezra took this picture for me, I think it was even outside Baked.)

I'm even enjoying a real Brookie with a glass of cold whole milk as I sit here thanks to some good friends who mailed them to me. mmmmmmm!

Birthday Wishlist

It's a countdown to my birthday and it feels like it's only a few days away but really I have a week and half till the day. I was told that I needed to create my birthday wishlist blog once again so here I am curating the items I've had my eye on.

Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Enamel Cast Iron Fry Pan

Everyday Foods Magazine Subscription

Bon Appetit Magazine Subscription

Ready Made Magazine Subscription

Vinyl

and other great new music I don't have yet. :)

Cookbooks as always!

Kitchen Scale

Pastry Brush