Dress Hunt, part I

First stop: J.Crew bridal collection

He Asked

He asked! I said yes! It's on!

now for the date and place....we'll see ;)

Holiday

I'm ready for one.

Elephant

Elephant teapot from this lady. xoxo

Want

Sara from Fashion:OnTheReal updated me on Warby Parker's collection. Total geek-chic love.

'tis the season

I love the Christmas season!

(artwork = mine)

Birch

Faux birch tumblers. Real love.

(via artmind)

Spiced Almonds

Making these: Spiced Cocoa Roasted Almonds

• 3 cups whole almonds
• 1 egg white
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla bean paste
• Few drops of water
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder (I prefer dark cocoa powder, but whatever works!)
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 – 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (**see tip below**)
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Preheat the oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or with parchment paper. Set aside.

Whisk together the egg white, vanilla bean paste, and a few drops of water in a mixing bowl. Beat mixture until it is light and frothy. Add the almonds and toss to evenly coat with the egg white mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine the sugars, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Whisk together very well, being sure to remove any lumps. Add the almonds, and toss to coat. Spread the coated almonds out on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30 – 40 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes. Keep a close watch on the almonds because they will burn quickly.

Once the almonds are done, spread them out on a large piece of parchment or waxed paper until they have cooled completely. Store in an airtight container.

(via gimmesomeoven)

Want

Want it all:
*Vintage floral chesterfield (yes, it's a chesterfield)
*tartan
*stripes
*exposed brick
*globe lights
*high ceilings with airy windows

(via 79ideas)

Jacket

It's mine. Where's it from?

Well...that's a secret this time :)

Birds

Birds: creepy AND cute.

(via uprinting, designersgotoheaven, brfc, fermliving, bednij)

Retro Paper Goods

Present and Correct knows how to do retro. Love their vintage inspired paper goods and their cheeky office supplies.