Author: Lauren
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Lime Jello Pretzel Dessert for St. Patrick’s Day!
Goooood morning! I don’t mean to be a grinch here, but I’m no St. Patrick’s fan. A reason for people to pinch me because I’m forgetful?? Thanks, but no thanks. I actually have a green paperclip that I wear every year, but honestly, it’s just not cut out for the work. All those people who…
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Moving back home with your parents after college
After writing my post Coming to terms with what my blog says about me, I thought it would be beneficial to share some of the struggles I’ve encountered since graduation. If you’re considering moving back home with your parents after college, read on. Coming to terms with moving back home with your parents after college…
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Chocolate Raspberry Tarts
Ever since making those raspberry filled chocolate cupcakes, I’ve been dreaming about them – particularly that raspberry filling. Not too sweet, not too tart… I’m tempted to eat the stuff by the spoonfuls! I resist… partly because I suspect I’d get some very disapproving looks thrown my way, but also because I’m just sure I…
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Animal Crackers
I love animal crackers. Sure, you can say they’re bland and boring, but you won’t change my mind. They’re delicious in the mornings, and in the evenings, and particularly when I snack on them with various dips. Recently, I had some left over ganache in the fridge and paired that with a spoonful of Jif… the…
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Double Glam Nails
I do my nails pretty often, and every time I go to take off a color, I think never again. No more glitter. Yet, the next time I go to the store and buy a color, there’s inevitably some little glitter pot calling my name. There’s no stopping there, either. Before I start painting my nails,…
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Coming to terms with what my blog says about me
I have to be honest. I never saw myself blogging about fashion or nails or those sorts of things. I saw crafts and creativity and photography. So I want to ensure that there is no mean intent when I say this: I don’t really like what my blog says about me & my life. My…
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String Letter Art: Authenticity
I don’t want to brag or anything, but I mean, you know, I totally knew about this technique before it was pinteresting (read: cool) as I’d seen it on craftzine: a massive piece by Dominique Falla. Inspired by it two and a half years ago, I made one of my all time favorite projects, a large-scale sign reading…
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14 ways to WOW your valentine
The last two weeks have been leading up to today & how to wow your valentine! Here’s what we’ve seen: Rose Apple Pie Bites Raspberry Filled Cupcakes Hair Twist Pink Lemonade Love Letters Spray Painted Hair Accessories Red & Gold Heart Nails Red & White Casual Outfit Meal for Two Glam Beaded Nails Celebratory Garnet &…
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DIY Spray Painted Bronze Headband
Our last 14 for the 14th is a super easy DIY project! This bronze headband was made with some left over spray paint and an inexpensive headband I fell in love with at Claire’s. It’s just, once I put it on, it blended in with my hair too much! So I decided it needed a…
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Red & Gold Heart Nails
Nails, nails, nails! Would you believe I actually haven’t done mine in like — a whole week?? I know, what! These fabulous heart nails were probably my favorite of the 14 for the 14th series, just because they are super easy. And also I love bright red nails. This probably has something to do with my mother never…
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Raspberry Pink Lemonade
Today’s 14 for the 14th is a variation on an old homemade lemonade recipe I had. It’s pink lemonade though! Which is my favorite, because it’s not done with any kind of dye, it’s naturally a bright, bold color because of the infused raspberries. And honestly I love it. I may be biased though, because…
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3 Minute All-Day Hair Twist
I’m not sure why I enjoy doing hair tutorials so much. I have to be honest, I don’t actually bother to do my hair that often. I think it might just be my purple walls. Taking photos in front of them is fun! They sure are cute, huh? In fact, this is a different wall than…