Crafty Crafts Sneak Peek!

I'm about to get real crafty, ladies and gentlemen. I've got tons of projects in the works and I cannot wait to share them with you. So, I've decided to show a little preview.

my first two projects will be this adorable  side table made from a vintage suitcase and this beautiful wall art from ReclyArt made from paper rolls.




 All I need is the materials and I will be on my way with step by step instructions so you, too, can share the beauty in your home.

My next two projects will have to wait until we move and will be displayed beautifully on our new patio!

Fresh New Outlook

Its about time for me to reenter the work force. I'm heading out on my formerly avoided job search and finally getting back on my feet. First things first, find the perfect outfit. Now, a major issue I've been facing is that a lot has happened in the past 2 years. Two big moves: first, to the big, bad city of Los Angeles from my hoboke little hometown and second, to beautiful San Diego to live with the love of my life but without knowing a single person here. And with these two big changes one thing remains the same, my wardrobe. Not by choice, of course, but a busy, expensive school schedule and no job didn't exactly allow me to revamp my outdated closet. So with a little help from this wonderful idea by Kendi Everyday, I am taking the 30 for 30 Remixes Challenge. Although I may or may not have 30 items in my closet, I am fully prepared to make this challenge work. For me its the perfect way to get the feeling of a fresh start when all I need is a fresh new outlook. Here's to a  new beginning and hopefully many more posts to come. 

Thanks for tuning in and don't change that dial.

xoxo

D.I.Y. Who needs creamer? Have a Candle in your Coffee

So, before I actually sit down and get into the deep stuff the New Year makes me ponder about, I just wanted to post a little D.I.Y. I thought of a while ago. So exciting... my first D.I.Y. Okay, here it goes.

Here's the premise: have you ever had so much coffee left after the expiration date you don't know what to do with it? Or just got sick of the coffee you bought and still LOVE the smell? Here's a fun, super inexpensive way to use that coffee and make your house or apartment smell amazing.

So, my numbers are missing and I couldn't find a good collage editing system to use that I could completely customize placement and everything so if any of you professional bloggers have any advice on collages, let me pick your brain, please!

1. First, find your favorite sent of coffee in either ground or whole bean-I feel ground works a bit better. Then you'll need a clear bowl to place them in. You can find this cute fishbowlesque one at your local dollar store. 
2. Scoop the desired amount of coffee into your bowl.
3. Usually best to fill it about half way so it will completely cover the candle you put in it.
4. Pick your favorite candle scent. I suggest using a candle already in a glass container as opposed to tea lights or just the candle itself. You don't want the candle melting into your coffee. Although it smells twice as amazing, it doesn't last long. Before you know it the coffee has completely buried your candle and has hardened over it.
5. Next, arrange the coffee using a knife or spoon so it sits nicely around the bowl and your candle.
6. Display it in your favorite place of the house.
7. Light.
8. And enjoy!

Thanks for reading and I hope this works as well for you as it has for us.
xoxo

Missing you.

It's been so long since I've been able to blog, it's hard to get back in the swing of things. So much has happened since my fingers last tapped on this snow white keyboard. I'm starting a dance class in the fall. Can't wait! It's been almost 2 years since I've danced and I'm due. I'm considering making it my major. We'll see. The dreams of a girl are vast. 

Back to the many things that have happened since my last post, I've got many pictures I took with ideas upon ideas for new posts that they've now piled up on my camera and the ideas have fallen into the furthest corners of my mind behind the knitting bag, behind the Christmas tree, behind the financial aid forms I must fill out before January 9th. Therefore, it may be even longer before I can make a substantial post. Unfortunately this is simply a post to apologize for the lack of posts prior and following this. To anyone whose reading, please stay tuned. I will be back in action in a matter of time! 

xoxo k

Dog Park Day

Ahh Fall is in full swing. My favorite time of year. Even though my immune system crashes about this time, its totally worth the warm scarf, long sleeve, socks and boot kind of weather. Yesterday we took our little man to his first Dog Park and he had the time of his life.

I sported a mix and match ensemble: Floral long sleeve-Alloy

Pink Knitted circle scarf, Floral vest and Ankle boots-Forever 21

Beenie, Pink and Grey knitted legwarmers and Ballerina leggings-Wal Mart

 

He swang, he ran his little heart out, and he even met some new friends! Oliver and Scruffy.

And I still cannot put down the knitting needle. I'm so in love. I want to take it with me everywhere I go but I fear my boyfriend might be driven to the edge of insanity if I did. So, I must keep my obsession to a simmer. Wish me luck!

xoxo

Life of a Cosmetologist

It's official! I am now a licensed cosmetologist! Wooo-hooo! After a year of school and diligent study for this "GIANT" test its all over. The weight has been lifted and after all the anxiousness and dread of the day had been erased I realized it was nothing. Just a mild speed bump on the road of my career. Worrying is such a waste. As a little congratulatory treat I went out and bought myself the shoes of my dreams.

 

Aren't they beautiful?

Found them at the lovely DSW. The place where throughout my year at school I had to have the knowledge of. Had to hear it's siren call and reluctantly ignore the pleading of the escalator ride to it's glimmering showroom lights shining on it's hot deals that were just out of reach. Those double doors felt like a stainless steal vault, a portal sealed off to the struggling student. Yes, you can look, you can even touch but you can't fork up the dough to take them home. Finally I've come into a bit of money and it became the first place on my list. So now I sit in my living room, adorning these beauties for the fun of it, in these tights and beautiful bow shirt courtesy of Forever 21 birthday presents, watching Harry Potter. Life is good. 

Ps. the knitting is going well. Definitely confusing but once you get in the swing of things time just zips right by. First project: Knitting my momma a scarf for being amazing. She brought me up right, the least I could do is knit her my first scarf. Well back to the ol' needle and thread. Stay chipper.

xoxo

BBQ Face.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. This week/end has been wild. Graduation was a blast. Seeing my beauty school sisters made me miss them just that much more and being very fashionably late and having to sneak to the stage to sit amongst my fellow graduates proved to be just the humor and dare I say, attention, I needed. Fright Fest was interesting to say the least. I think we had more fun on the way home playing the old "If you had to choose..." game at 1 in the a-m. Dinner and the after party the next night were definitely commendable as well. BBQ'd steak, butter soaked squash, garlic bread and baked potatoes with the "works" were much needed. Even Wolfie partook in the wonderous dinner.

Who couldn't love a bbq-masked face like this?

When we returned, however, I was plagued with the recurring swing of the clock hands winding down counting  to the day of the Big Test. Although I feel confident in knowing the tasks I'm supposed to demonstrate, that lump of anxiety still agitates my throat. It has lead me to the conclusion that I need to take up knitting. I need a hobby that is calming and fashionably rewarding. With a new look comes great responsibility. So, look forward to some beautiful little knitted things. To my family, I give you one guess what your Christmas presents could be.