The Brunette One: Pinterest

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12.24.2011

'tis the season to...

..& sip on starbucks..

..while listening to a holiday tune...or two..

..as you spend time with those you love..

..enjoying the little things life brings our way..

~ merry everything & happy always ~

all images via pinterest

12.07.2011

Pinterest is the new Facebook. Except it is just 29384723947x cooler. I can spend hours pinning away. Future craft projects, outfit inspirations, and delicious recipes that I may never make but will continue to drool over anyways. I am so very thankful Pinterest for the Holiday section -- as it has given me so many ideas for the Holiday season!

My next DIY project - sparkly magazine Christmas trees!

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11.29.2011

pinned: mini apple pies

I pinned this post last week and have been itching to bake these mini apple pies ever since. Sampling a piece of apple pie on Thanksgiving only added to my need to recreate this recipe - & they turned out delicious - my boyfriend & I had to do a little taste testing. Tomorrow my colleagues at work will get the pleasure of devouring the mini treats during our 'soup group' - I am in charge of desserts. All that is left to do is to top with vanilla ice cream and this dessert is complete!

What recipes or projects have succeed in making from Pinterest?

10.11.2011

oktoberfest

Instead of doing laundry and picking up my bedroom; whenever I find myself with an hour or two to spare, I end up browsing tumblr & Pinterest. Cooling temperatures and the promise of Halloween around the corner set October up for what is always my favorite time of the year. These photos capture the essence of what I love about fall. Just look at these amazing spaces; just makes me want to skip work, curl up with a bowl of popcorn and watch Hocus Pocus, & spend quality time wining & dining with the people I love.

Glitter pumpkins?! I die. I spy a DIY in my future.

9.14.2011

table dancing & champagne toasting

Katie of Husband, Wife and Modern Life was kind enough to let us take a peek into her glamorous life in St. Paul, MN. Living life with a bit of flair, laughter, and all that is girlie goodness, Katie shows us how to throw one amazing, Glitter Guide-approved, birthday bash!

I'm pretty sure the last true birthday party I had was when I turned 13 years old. I spent months running around town for every smiley face cup, balloon and party favor I could get my hands on because yes, my 13th birthday party theme was "smiley faces". I just loved a good theme! Thirteen years later was no different. Although for my 26th birthday I chose a more grown-up focus (champagne!) I made sure there were nods to the birthday parties I remember from my childhood - balloons, sweet treats and plenty of pink.

I started the planning process by cataloging my ideas and inspiration on Pinterest. My "Birthday Party Inspiration" board filled quickly and centered around this print shared by a good friend (my girlfriends know I'm smitten with bubbly libations). Armed with my pinboard of plans, I set out to find some pretty but not-too-pricey ways to pull together a bubbly birthday bash.

I Baked: Simple Rice Krispie treats turned into "Rice Krispcicles" with just cookie sticks and chocolate. I Thrifted: A gold mirror for $2.99 served as a serving tray for sweet champagne saucers and I DIYed: Custom champagne labels with a printer and some Mod Podge.

Although a splurge, a ceiling full of ivory, pink and gold balloons was the perfect whimsical greeting when guests entered our house. The table in our living room held the goods (fresh flowers, salt water taffy, pink bags of olive oil popcorn) and our back yard glowed with strings of lights and paper lanterns.

I was lucky to have a camera-savvy friend agree to play photographer for the night, which was probably the best decision I made! I'm happy to have great shots of the party details, and most importantly, all of the fun I had with dear friends.