Bachlorette Weekend for Kait

how lucky am I, that I got to go to the Jersey Shore...two weekends in a row?!













this past weekend we were celebrating Kait's bachlorette-ness in Avalon, NJ and back to AC as well! we got to hit the pool, have a mini-shower with bellinis, and delicious food, and dinner, drinks and gambling, back at the Tropicana!

got to road trip up with Becka, which was tons of fun!

(more pictures to come!)

see you girls July 17th!

Bachlorette Weekend for Bonnie

let the madness begin! it is officially wedding season for me...starting with Bonnie's shower and ending with Brandyce & Pete's wedding October 17th...basically I'll have some free time in November ;) but it's all worth it because I have some really great friends!















this past weekend was spent at the Tropicana in Atlantic City!! dinner at the Melting Pot, karaoke at Planet Rose, and some gambling thrown in there too ;) I think I did my role of Maid of Honor proud, and I am so looking forward to the wedding!!




























Bonnie and I stayed a few more days to relax and unwind...we walked the boardwalk (a few times!) and the beach, and went to Pickles deli, which if you know me at all, you'll know I was in heaven! the minute you sit down...they bring you a dish of pickles, and they just keep refilling it!!

great weekend.

oh, Great Grapes

this past weekend I got to spend two lovely days with some of the ladies from BEST (Baltimore Etsy Street Team)...thought I should clarify the name, although we are really the best ;)















the weather was beautiful, the wino's were out in full force and we got a lot of foot traffic...I actually did much better then I thought I'd do, after my last wine festival experience in southern VA (Bonnie can back me up on that!)















it was most fun to sit with the girls though...long days go much faster when spent with friends :) and even got to see Sarah, Sara and Alexis! Thanks for stopping by girls!

Come to Great Grapes this weekend!!

wine, good...sun, good...crafts, gooooooooooood!

so come out this weekend (June 13-14) to the Great Grapes Wine Festival!!

Illustration Friday - Craving

In honor of all my lovely friends who are expecting...I bring to you....Craving, for Illustration Friday :)

Saturday's Photo

I thought I'd show some love to the other cat in the house...here's one of Eddie's favorite spots to hang out...

google

I think it's so fun how Google changes it's logo for different holidays, seasons and other events...today...the 25th anniversary of tetris!

Showers of good wishes

Saturday we had a couples shower for Bonnie and Andy...I can't believe the wedding is coming up so soon! It was a perfect afternoon- the weather was fantastic, and we partied from about 2pm to 2am...very casual, very low key...very fun...just like my bestest :)

possibly the cutest thing...ever!

an oldie, but goodie

I had to scan an older photo for my Electronic Production class today, and I came across one of me and my 'little' brother at his High School graduation back in June 2002...so I thought I'd share with the class :)

What I'm Working on...Wednesday :)

my newest endeavor in jewelry making...Resin! I'm dying to break open my new Easy Cast epoxy resin and start figuring it out...if only I had the time :P but for now...the resin and the molds are sitting in wait until I can plan a day to play










also, these fun pendants are waiting to be made into necklaces for the upcoming Great Grapes Wine Festival (in Hunt Valley, June 13-14th) I snagged them at the Gem Show last weekend!

Tuesday's Recipe of the Week!

I haven't tried this one yet...but it came to my email today...and it's on my list of meals for next week!

Sautéed Chicken With Corn and Edamame

Photo courtesy of Real Simple.com
find the recipe here!

Ingredients

• 4 ounces sliced bacon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed
• 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh (from 2 ears) or frozen

Directions

• Heat oven to 400° F.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard the drippings.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish and roast until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the edamame and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Break the bacon into pieces and add them to the killet. Stir in the remaining salt and pepper. Spoon onto individual plates and serve with the chicken.

Mondays Item of the Week!

this week, get free shipping in the shop on your entire order...if one of your purchases is....

the Songbird Necklace!

Towson Town Festival!

this coming weekend I'll be at the Towson Town Festival!

hopefully the weather will be nice!! come on out and see me, and some of the lovely ladies of BEST!

Highlandtown Wine Festival this Sunday!!

What are you doing this Sunday (April 26th)? Oh, nothing? well then head on down to the 6th Annual Highlandtown Wine Festival from 1-6!!

The weather will be beautiful, there will be food, WINE, live music and fabulous arts and crafts for sale!






















The event will be held at Our Lady of Pompei Convent Garden on Father Petti Lane (around the corner from Claremont & Conkling Streets).

Featured Etsy Blogger- April

Congratulations to our Etsy Bloggers Team Member for April......

Two Zany Zebras!

And just what will you find in this fabulous Etsy shop?? Why all the things you might need to outfit your little one...cute onesies, blankets and stuffed toys galore!










You can follow the Zany antics of this crafty lady's life at her blog too! So go on, get shopping, get reading!

Blog Carnival - April 24th Edition

This week's question: describe your dream studio (or if you already have one, give details!). Decorating, supplies you wish you had, size, etc.


I definitely do not already have my dream studio...as I now sit at a cramped desk overflowing with school books, bills and a sleeping cat, the first thing on my list for a dream studio...SPACE! I'd love to have multiple workstations, one for my computer, one for the actual work to be done, and a third for finished designs and packing up orders.

I'd also love a room with lots of natural light, and windows that I could open when it is nice out. I'd love a view of something other then the neighbors...preferably something nature-y.

I'd have lots of room for inspiration- places to hang images, idea boards and lots of room to put post-it notes and white boards to jot all my ideas and deadlines on. And a whole wall just for organizing supplies and storage.

The room would be bright and airy- painted a pretty color...purple, or blue or green maybe?


I wonder if such a place exists :p

Saturday's Photo

this photo was taken just outside our house...two cardinals in our little tree?! they're a little hard to see, but I had to take it from inside so I didn't scare them :p

Easter in NJ

always a fun time...decorating eggs, cookies...oh and the invention of Funny Face Family Photo Night...
























































don't ask :)

wedding invite workshop

it is really getting so close to bonnie and andy's wedding...I'm getting so excited, and last friday while we were putting together the invitations, I got even more excited!

there are a few key items to having the proper workspace set up for wedding invite assembly...

1. box of wine in plastic cups














2. invitation materials
















okay, so I guess it's just those two things :) but it was such a fun day...3 months from tomorrow...ready Bon??


oh and since I always miss the Cherry Blossom Festival...here's a pic of the tree in Bonnie's front yard...my own personal Cherry Blossom festival ;)