In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I decided to post this recipe. It’s pretty old and I’ve had it in my queue for a long time. I wasn’t actually going to post it….but, here it is…for all to see… Tomatillo Salsa Ingredients: 8-10 Tomatillos // ¼ cup chopped onion // ¼ cup cilantro // 2 tbs fresh…
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On owning an Etsy Shop
( image source ) My dear friend Emma from The Hippie Memoirs, recently celebrated her 21st first birthday. I really wanted to create something handmade for her that would be really special. I used my knowledge of metal smithing to create her this simple necklace. I hand cut brass triangles and a copper heart and hand…
Come on Texas
Sweater (Macy’s) // Tank (Target) // Leather Jacket (Tahari) Boots and Jeans (Nine West) //Necklace (Sam Moon) Ok, so the last three weeks in a row it has rained and gotten chilly. Then, it’s 80°. Come on Texas! I guess we need the rain, we do have freshly sodded back yard! Well, that’s all besides the point. The point is that it is…
Spring Blooms
More often than not, my husband buys me flowers when he goes to Sam’s club. He knows how much I enjoy having fresh flowers around…He even made this arrangement himself. .I am so grateful to have such an amazing husband. We had such a lovely weekend and we did more than we have in a…
My Minnetonka Story
Dress (Macy’s) // Belt (Fossil) // Earrings (Sam Moon) Cardigan (Marshalls) // Boots (Minnetonka) Hey y’all! Hope you had an outstanding weekend! The hubs and I went to Lake Texoma and had a blast! I can’t wait to share some of the beautiful photographs I took during our hike! Let’s just say, it was not what I was expecting. Huge boulders, ammonite fossils, and a lot…
Agave and Lemon Martini (Lemon Drop Martini)
I really, really love lemon. Well, lemon flavored drinks that is. This past weekend, Mark and I did some light landscaping. We had a blast! But, it was hot and humid! So, I thought I would make some refreshing lemon martini’s. I mean, it was the weekend after all! Agave and Lemon Martini lemon spirals…
Places and Spaces; Winter Walk. Allen, Texas
About a month ago now, Mark and I found this little gem about a half a mile from our house! We will definitely be visiting it again in the near future! I am working from home today developing new styles for our swimwear line! I’m having so much fun pattern making, specing, and sewing samples….
Gluten/Grain-Free Paleo Cupcakes
Okay. Okay. Some folks would say that I shouldn’t be trying to make Paleo treats. But, I couldn’t help myself. Some members of the Paleo Community think that it goes against the grain to try to recreate foods that are unhealthy, ie cupcakes. In fact, some think that if you want something that isn’t Paleo,…