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DIY Cake Stand

Stopping in real quick like to share a super easy DIY. Who doesn't love homemade jaunts? This cake stand that I whipped up in, oh, about two minutes tops, makes a gorgeous gift. Need a housewarming present? Look no further.

DIY Cake Stand

|| supplies ||

Large Plate (found mine at the Dollar Tree. Hey-oh)

Bowl (Dollar Tree)

Ceramic Glue (E-6000 is a good one, I just didn't have any on hand)

Twine (optional)

Cookie Mix (optional)

- I probably don't even need to type out instructions. But for those of you non-visual types, just basically put glue around the bottom rim of the bowl.

- Place the plate's bottom on top of the bowl's bottom. Okay. Did I just make that sound really confusing?

- Let dry.

- Wrap the the cake stand with twine (or ribbon, yarn, whateves) and add a bag of cookie mix. Done. It's a wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am type of thing.

Now go get to crafting. I also guest-posted this DIY over at Love Joleen Photography a few weeks ago!

Cookie Clutter

I have spent the past two days cleaning. Yesterday was dedicated towards laundry. Yes, a full day. So many piles of clothes that I didn't even get to blog. Our house is officially closing in on me. If I asked my other two halves (does that make sense? notsomuch? I have never been good with fractions), they'd probably say the same thing, too.

William and I have always had a ton of stuff. Then, we added a child into the mix, and gained a whole lot more extra necessities. A whole lot more. I can't blame our junk lair on our daughter. She sure didn't march her sassy bloomers into any store and drop money down on her KidKraft kitchen. Or my giraffe-print lamp shade. Or her daddy's Reebok high-tops. I did. I bought that stuff. Although, my little fashion queen sure would have looked cuter doing the buying.

My problem is the need to acquire things. Stuff that we don't actually need, but somehow I bring it home. When I am on the edge of the necessary and not so necessary cliff, I always resort back to my "I do need it" comfort zone. I have this impulse to buy when I see any sort of sale. Especially if I'm out antiquing or thrifting. Silver plated gravy pitcher? Can't find another one of these.. ever. Who am I kidding?!

I am not on hoarder status, but borderline collector. Yikes. I don't even have a collection of one thing, like stamps. Just a collection of non-collectible items. I need to get my compulsive shopping in order. Good thing I tend to hibernate during the winter. No outings for me. So, before I get cozy for the night, here are some items that have found their way into our home as of late. Hey-oh.

My giraffe print lamp. I had to.

The Core Bamboo salt and pepper holder. I needed this, right?

Melamine mixing bowls from a friend and a KidKraft mini playset.

Giraffe bangle from Target. I must have a thing for this animal now.

Glitter kitten heels. Brought these home from Walmart.

Two new reads.

Cache leather jacket. Another "had to."

Cups with saucers and charcoal portrait of my mother circa 1963, New York. Both sent from my Grandmother.

Mini ceramic piggy bank, painted by my little artist.

Okay, so the last three pictures were of priceless heirlooms that I most def need. The other things, I could live without. But, glad I don't have to.

Toys and Cake

Another birthday party has come and gone. My little fashion queen is now officially a two year old. Wow.

I get so excited in the weeks prior to her big day, getting the theme planned, the decor ready, and the presents wrapped. But now, after it's all over and done with, I'm happy that we don't have another one for a whole year. I mean, I haven't even had time to sit down and blog in the past three days.

Adrienne's bash was spectacular. She is such a lucky little girl. So many friends and family members showered her with affection and, of course, gifts. She was the center of attention and loved every minute of it. Happy birthday to the most beautiful and intelligent child I know.

Anytoysaretakingovermyhouse, I took a few pictures of some of her old toys that have gotten plenty of use.

Rosy Cheeks Doll with a Smocked Anavini Doll Dress Sophie Giraffe Teething Toy

B. Parum Pum Pum Drum KidKraft Country Lane Cottage (found at Cracker Barrel)

Melissa & Doug Wooden Puzzle

KidKraft Wooden Pastel Kitchen

Online Therapy? Why, Yes, Please.

So, my child's birthday is in a few days. I promised myself (and William, also) that I wouldn't do a big party like I did last year. I said we were going to have just the three of us and a small cake. I obvs can't keep promises. The guest list included just about everyone from last year, plus a few new neighbors and their kids.

I'm getting myself stressed by trying to get everything together. I mean, we are about to have a two year old running around. Next, I'll look up and she will be a full-fledged teenager. When that time comes, I'll make her blog for me.

I need to relax. So what did I do? A little online shopping therapy. I was browsing around Guilt, and couldn't pass up these two items:

Double Square Salt Box Medium Hydrangea Cutting Board

I've always been drawn to wooden kitchen stuff, and the deals were on point. I loved all the other brightly colored serveware from Core Bamboo,. The sale is going on for another day or so.. Just a little FYI. Makes a good Christmas present.. for me.. :]

Holiday Gift Guide: Chef Addition

My favorite time of the year has arrived. I have already done most all of my Christmas shopping. I'm good like that. Two steps ahead. Over the next couple of weeks, I will be scouring the net to find some perfect gifts. Today, I've compiled a list of drool-worthy gifts for a chef (or wannabe chef).

Chevron Bone Salad Servers