Happy Birthday

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Decided to make a paper doll stop motion. Unfortunately, my tripod was at my mom's house and I had to free-hand this (while moving the props), so this is probably the shakiest stop motion I've ever made.

Ata's Birthday

March 2012

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Every August (right around my birthday!) Free People seems to release their best catalog. It's for the upcoming fall, so lots of cute layers, chic jackets, and rugged boots. Instead of a mental wishlist this year, I'm treating myself to a shopping spree. Here's what's on the list:




I like all of these, but I've settled on the Sergeant Street Jacket and the OTK Boot. When OTK boots started popping up everywhere last year, I never bought into the trend. I saw it done well on many people, but could never find the right pair (also within my budget) that suited my style. I love the laces and low heel on these. They remind me a of an edgier version of the old lady that lived in a shoe. Regarding the jackets, I don't really need a flared short waisted blazer (even though I love the collar and shoulders on the red tweed one) so I've decided on the Sergeant Street Jacket. The white looks great, but I know it'll pick up any dust, dirt, stains, etc. in the air so I'm going to buy it in navy.

I'm also still looking for a cute pair of penny loafers, but that will have to wait 'til another time.

What's New, Cupcake?

Like I've said many times, I'm a huge fan of semi-homemade baking. Last year, I purchased Hello, Cupcake and have wanted to make every single cupcake in the book since. In reality, I've only tried a few but love the easy and inventive techniques that Karen Tack and Alan Richardson have come up with. A lot of these cupcakes are made with unusual mixes of candies/snacks, and I probably wouldn't eat them, but I think they're so fun to make and jazz up any dessert table. Most of the cupcakes are playful and better suited for children's parties, so last July I made these animal cupcakes to supplement the huge sheet cake at my niece's birthday party:

I was most pleased with the elephants, especially since it was my first time using candy melts (the trunk and ears). But the monkeys turned out kind of creepy...(reminded me too much of the scary-ass flying monkeys in the Wizard of Oz)

I just bought What's New, Cupcake (the second addition to the Tack/Richardson cupcake series) and thought I would try another one out for my niece's birthday this year. There were a lot of options for a 4 year olds birthday but decided on these candy flower cupcakes. For one thing, they are practically all sugar and I don't think my sister would be too thrilled if I showed up on any other day with these. And again, I thought they would add a nice decorative touch to the table.



Pink flowers made with marshmallows, spice drops, nilla wafers and melting candy.


Smaller flowers were made with m&m's and mini oreos (and pretzel stick stems)

Happy 1st Birthday Bloggie! A year ago today, I started this blog and I'm glad I've stuck with it so far. Thanks to all those who read!

The first photo I ever posted, followed by the most recent:

Kinda weak post...I'll try to jazz it up next week with something interesting.

xoxo from the other side of the camera!

Happy Birthday

One Year Older...

...and perhaps none the wiser

Let Them Eat Cake

Birthday celebrations were officially kicked off last night. Thank you to all my sweet friends that came out for the night! I thoroughly enjoyed your company. As for the next couple of days...Family dinner tomorrow night, and for the actual birthday (Tuesday), Best Friend and I will be frolicking around Disneyland like 12 year olds. Although part of me just wants to sit at the beach all day and eat cake. Which sounds better?

Dogeared

Despite the incompetent sales people at Nordstrom (seriously, I said the shoes I was looking for from the anniversary sale catalog were BCBG and the woman still had to call in and make me wait for 20 minutes because she couldn't ID the picture of the shoes) I managed to order the shoes I put on my birthday wish list. I can't wait for them to arrive. This week has been bad on my wallet...Well, actually it's been a bad personal week resulting in too much retail therapy--including but not limited to a purse and pair of jeans from Gilt, some cheapy sale shirts from urban outfitters, my shoes, all via online shopping, yikes! Buuuut that means next week I have lots and lots of packages to look forward to! 

Staying on the subject of shopping, I feel the need to talk about Dogeared. They make the sweetest little trinkets. I usually keep it pretty simple when it comes to jewelry so their stuff is perfect for me. I always stick to the gold ones though. I've been eyeing the Karma one for the past year but haven't gotten around to buying it. The enclosed notes are a little cheesy but I always save them. Here are a few of the ones I have. The golden leaf on the left is the "Fearless" one and the pink stone is the "Healing Gem" (a gift from Best Friend). 

Currently Lusting Over...

...a couple of things. I've never made a wish list but with my 23rd birthday exactly one month away, I'm thinking why not? Wish lists can sometimes present the notion of asking for gifts or come off as self centered. But you should know that those aren't my intentions here. This is just harmless fun. Also know that by sharing these things, it quells my desire to shop (regardless of whether or not I get any of these goodies), and that's always a good thing.

With that said, here is my wish list:

• A few things from Free People, like this and this
• A snuggie! I have wanted one of these since they came out. Apparently that makes me a weirdo, so I've never given in to the urge to buy one. It really is a genius idea, but not the fugly "designer" ones they've been advertising lately..I'm sorry, I didn't know leopard and zebra print classified as designer lol.
• A camera bag. Would you believe I've been lugging my precious around without anything to protect it? 
• Piano lessons
• Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcakes, or a cheap Albertsons marble cake with buttercream icing
• These black BCBGeneration booties on page 41b of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Catalog
• A homemade card
• Anything well thought or sentimental...I'm really not very picky 
• World peace and a diamond ring. I am wishing for things, so no harm in tacking those on there, right? :)

What's on your wish list at the moment?