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I’ve previously shared the recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/05\/in-kitchen-frosted-sugar-cookies.html\" title=\"here\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and you’ve seen them also\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/01\/home-for-holidays.html?m=1\" title=\"here\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E, but it’s been a while and decided to repost it with updated notes. It’s a great recipe for any season and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/06\/tutus-and-toe-shoes.html\" title=\"any shape\"\u003Eany shape\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of cookie you want to make, however it has truly become a fun family activity we look forward to during the holidays. The cookie is buttery and chewy and just so delicious, and the frosting adds the perfect touch of crunch and sweetness.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA little backstory on WHY snowflakes. Many Christmases ago, I decided to bake holiday cookies with my then toddler as a fun craft activity we could turn into a tradition. When I went to the store to pick up food coloring they were sold out of all the festive hues. So I’m thinking ok great, let’s not do color and go all white. \u0026nbsp;No artificial colors and easier cleanup! Let me tell you, it’s not a coincidence my daughter’s favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla. I may or may not have swayed her to pick what would be easiest to wash from sticky fingers and clothes! But then I realize it would be a little sad to make Santas and trees and candy canes in all white. So we picked the cutters that made sense —\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+4CRz3I42IIlzBmUQCuiVOw\" title=\"snowflakes\"\u003Esnowflakes\u003C\/a\u003E. It ended up working out so beautifully since they are so easy to decorate and sticking to one kind of shape and color made baking huge batches super efficient. I’m all about that less effort, maximum impact way of life. They make wonderful gifts that are sure to delight. View the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C1A-JnQpvGs\/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" title=\"video here\"\u003Evideo here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the recipe below.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESUGAR COOKIES\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor the cookies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E2 c. all-purpose flour\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1 tsp. Salt\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E¾ c. Salted butter, softened\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E¾ c. white sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1 large egg\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1 tsp. pure vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003EFor the icing:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E4 Tablespoons meringue powder\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E4 cups powdered sugar (about 1 pound)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E6 Tablespoons warm water (+ additional 3-4 additional tablespoons for thinning)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EShimmer sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPrepare the dough:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1. In a medium bowl combine the flour and salt with a wire whisk.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E2. In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E3. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until well mixed. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add the flour mixture. Blend on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E4. Gather dough into a ball. Flatten the ball into a disk and wrap tightly in plastic wrap or a plastic bag. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMake the cookies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1. Preheat oven to 325 F.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E2. On a floured surface, roll out dough to a ¼ inch thickness. Dust rolling pin and cookie cutters with flour then cut dough into desired shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheets.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E3. Bake for 13-15 minutes, right before edges turn golden (for that chewy texture). They might seem super soft and undercooked but they will firm up as they cool. Immediately transfer cookies with a spatula to a cool, flat surface.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFrost + decorate:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E1. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the meringue powder and powdered sugar, then slowly mix in the water and vanilla extract while the mixer is running on medium-low speed. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until stiff peaks form, around 5 minutes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E2. Add 1 teaspoon of water at a time and stir well, continuing to add water by 1\/2 teaspoon increments until you reach your desired consistency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E3. Once your icing is the right consistency, scoop it into a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+QzbbF5Tbt554JZVcKGqXtQ\" title=\"piping bottle\"\u003Epiping bottle\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(or bag) fitted with a Wilton\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+oxjyJVTOsm0WldNZZnhWyg\" title=\"#2 or #3 tip\"\u003E#2 or #3 tip\u003C\/a\u003E. Pipe your sugar cookies and sprinkle with shimmer sugar.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E4. Dry cookies at room temperature for 6-8 hours until the royal icing is completely firm.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENOTES:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERolling the dough out on a marble countertop or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+DjPT-QfjAObtnftNcUtNVQ\" title=\"pastry board\"\u003Epastry board\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(bonus points if you use a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+OA0EpckiD3cBCDeVurnQVw\" title=\"marble rolling pin\"\u003Emarble rolling pin\u003C\/a\u003E) is highly recommended so it stays cold and is easier to work with.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor gluten free cookies I recommend using\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+CPyMBerp6Gox2UC6eOexqA\" title=\"this flour\"\u003Ethis flour\u003C\/a\u003E. And I use this\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lifestyleofafoodie.com\/cookie-icing-recipe-that-hardens\/\" title=\"simple frosting recipe\"\u003Esimple frosting recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to differentiate it from our regular cookies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3481391552224136022"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3481391552224136022"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2023\/12\/snowflake-sugar-cookies.html","title":"Snowflake Sugar Cookies\n\n"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgT4BZKWwE6o9A4n0nvdjMIMSgxrYygTxRrdMYAe2GyzLSdalzMigPZy84uN_KEKar5sMKZwA2nxpCdOjPZdGSdQU9RmgpQEwwpmEHaFINmIr-F0ZlZBUxhbXN5qvmKnHtHELROcbwFnCjiXt9RvfS4nAYkHoacZHLeglcRZ7LdqlWeP_jShBy-HovAE3M\/s72-w320-h400-c\/IMG_9910.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-233495338487821624"},"published":{"$t":"2020-09-20T18:02:00.008-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-27T16:16:53.665-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dining In With Crate and Barrel"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/leanne-ford\/?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3wjh2D__VOsGIdksXbGQmEblaC8I04k_ef_GhaiINDLWrOts_HkhX4nMBL-ZFUOox-C3BFdET9hzY5JC4xBkfvKSVmwaY1HEzc0ZUcXsDLbEjKasUGMutuRU4qKWdNe9D70x93CYhVoY\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+2.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHi friends! I hope you’re all doing well. It’s been a while since my last blog post and WOW have things changed so much since then. We have a lot to catch up on, so I’ll be easing my way back into this journal as we navigate our new normal. I have so many personal and professional updates to share, as well as some fresh content so stay tuned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EKicking things off with some notes on how we’ve been surrendering to the stillness and making the most of our everyday. This begins by \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Echoosing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E to focus on the things we \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ecan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E enjoy and finding ways to elevate and celebrate them. Living intentionally is an art that is rooted in both mindfulness and restraint. I’ve been using this time to practice\u0026nbsp;being more present and also thinking of simple ways I can weave beauty into our daily lives. Our environments have a powerful way of influencing how we think and feel. I believe in creating a comfortable and considered home through details that make things a little more efficient \u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E memorable. That means \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EI am constantly curating and collecting purposeful pieces that spark inspiration and bring joy to even the most mundane tasks. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/leanne-ford\/?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1639\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_82cOolYMv2yURIurnTrzVED4FqmpzpVFHEfjL8B9nee27u-3loKGn4wRN1_ox52Ej2H6wkR7nynD5LhiceZFXsa9f1kTDoovfAkDJfmTaXTaSJ19rcTrgqr2U4Wr7sqqYwAGj7TP0_o\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+7.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/leanne-ford\/?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERange Dinnerware collection\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELet’s talk about the space we’ve surely been spending a lot of time in these days — our dining nook.\u0026nbsp;One silver lining of quarantine is we’ve been enjoying a lot of slower meals together as a family. So thankful to have these moments with the people that matter most. \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-9d0a3d68-7fff-7318-c05c-56adeb934821\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EIn an effort to set the scene for more memorable gatherings and to further spoil our senses\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E I’ve been \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.666666984558105px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eslowly collecting fresh, functional tableware that I can build upon season after season.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Berry Garcia Colander\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhhIdwJC5VqnR7URTHiGLC1oTK-9EsV3rzuf9wcp3HXGu1l9V5nEB-RcJyfh-B7-_2xq9lGByx2R55mewGj4BzhIVNAhK-o9AYL0HDq0rYGv_pTKJh2IV2KQfLbbr_ylPtEsq-gARt_gM\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+16.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/berry-garcia-colander\/s632188?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;u tm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBerry Garcia Colander\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDNMOoM7kvxcr73ArQ78QokTIisJ2-05ravkwnRlm3Y1PQ58JolYm-m5_-kk1fiBnAf8ymGUEZoQelrxsPwuT-kqiV2hOtn2F8khJ-chPhIIUgCnkA5JGsFKsFS_mBeKa_QZPVOfcow4w\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+17.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/stevey-black-pitcher\/s633172?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;ut m_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStevey Pitcher\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOne of my go-to destinations for practical yet polished home goods is \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/leanne-ford\/?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=ther esejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrate and Barrel\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E. As luck would have it, they recently reached out to introduce the new \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/leanne-ford\/?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=ther esejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELeanne Ford tabletop collection\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and kindly sent over a few pieces. It is SO good and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.666666984558105px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EI am beyond thrilled to incorporate Leanne’s signature look into our home. Her \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Etimeless minimal style is right up my alley. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EThis new line consists of what I like to call essential \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Emodern heirlooms\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E, and embodies the ethos of refined ease I am truly passionate about. Think artful silhouettes in neutral hues — \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ematte ceramic dinnerware\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with subtle edges and black rims, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/uplifter-cream-pitcher\/s633287?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;u tm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Epitchers\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in dramatic and interesting shapes, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-large-serving-bowl\/s632915?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influence r\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eoversized bowls\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with a hand-thrown quality and beautiful \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Nj4fxoaN0mHSEPhyKFvikw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Elinen napkins\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Every piece serves a versatile purpose and looks good enough to double as decor. They all evoke a casual and collected look that’s so sophisticated.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1__8phyphenhyphenl3nEdu9vdC1EzVmu5Ymg9eFQyhnpkjiEX1xk5hKwSUnMBLzAWhdX_iOrp6orOLOH2CNXbaOFnlY6CTFsfq3fzsdTHoCepMMS-ecDaxEo6L7k2g8kXAKfl3Feo3x3Iny64ZylE\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+1.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERange Dinner Plate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESalad Plate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBowl\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"-webkit-standard\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\/\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"-webkit-standard\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAero Flatware\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EJackie Napkin\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; white-space: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi7-pgmJjF1-sayhTp17DRnZnkppLDb9IOMmTTt2vOnGOCtGd2OM_Uw-gamI3W8FuU_IwQefKSKPnraXSah1VDtTVaYHoJUVqJxn7KuoKpcQlww7ftSs4hshrzeNCrVyP63F2VbdEKJhIg\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+10.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg99AO_SwQsCpegz-tTlOAMalrLAJmKuivkb2cEbcQTqFW3pCUkyTaPij_j8pXAfA16dB0ySgHKuW57LCehKkSMm9vQx7YtzVcThAFLD97tdqCZ08JIA9giqdWY56-noIjTBU5ZSbV-Xps\/s2048\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+14.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1639\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg99AO_SwQsCpegz-tTlOAMalrLAJmKuivkb2cEbcQTqFW3pCUkyTaPij_j8pXAfA16dB0ySgHKuW57LCehKkSMm9vQx7YtzVcThAFLD97tdqCZ08JIA9giqdWY56-noIjTBU5ZSbV-Xps\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+14.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/mikey-black-and-white-baking-dish\/s632338?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_mediu m=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEif88AHZKK6aeEj6tjfvbXcDCI8AckktODMck5xIHyKYe6dcN65HY85gYqrL6WqFNZiTK7z2GkIyrYHraVe2IKWQIrulsLhfGzfbe1IuYbK387X-kzHJj6lnds3_rqFr6v_rcGgbGSdIIs\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+11.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/stevey-black-pitcher\/s633172?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;ut m_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStevey Pitcher\u003C\/a\u003E \/\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/mikey-black-and-white-baking-dish\/s632338?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_mediu m=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Mikey Baker\u003C\/a\u003E \/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-small-serving-bowls\/s633025?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influen cer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERange Serving Bowl\u003C\/a\u003E \/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/coco-covered-round-dish\/s632386?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influenc er\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECoco Covered Round Dish\u003C\/a\u003E \/ \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/uplifter-cream-pitcher\/s633287?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;u tm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUplifter Pitcher\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj9Eocw9Rn1Xg35E7v344W1LdBpgsioz-ZIsAqgvTeQInhVISkFoX5S3Zd01vELS0bP_JjnWhqZArWFFYMbQtZavufP-dWbAGyuGlwxlFWp3-BWG8Z4wHDXwL2ZTdeWX51A9ZDn4SeLY48\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+4.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjIW5UjVm8doXTxzaRkbpvjzhtfH_prH2q7ZgIV7K6ngL3UqQbxE9dhQSvr9jq7OycCpHHjOHZOhd6gU8CQa50fafRktpSkGSkt5DlLFOkUnCz-YPqHnvC7uAKd5hNQ_6M-P0JA0DAmXS0\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+9.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqjKNfJczy1hJYPH-Ln4_I_LMFBhtN1AZS_jm_VHd96kaLtJCklU0E4l8eF_7Ami0CLvFDp7U5t1ugL3VAeAclkVXdyFg2hXfyIEazJU4Alx29JUNy-JqFHmAgB9tNAFDrtFpK57Z5MuI\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+8.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhU6DORcK1FqNNgTN6qtSnIdbazinz8ODApDVJUskBAbi1NbtUqXO-jnJ8IW6dugSF9GHJwNPEzp9jGE2akOCdb2kXdN8R-nRHD79kM4f2MMP5h2p2dRMhyphenhyphenR4R7sHS5_7sx2fpA5zdv06M\/w512-h640\/crate+and+barrel+-+leanne+ford+3.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-b3bc8bf6-7fff-3683-fcf2-51316e535f5f\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EOur new pieces set the perfect foundation for any occasion. All it takes is a switch in accessories. For this slightly dressier take on our typical everyday setup I added softness and warmth with the neutral-toned \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Nj4fxoaN0mHSEPhyKFvikw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Elinens\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, natural accents (never underestimate filler foliage like baby’s breath!) for subtle rhythm and texture and barely-there glassware for sparkle and shine. The crystal candlesticks (treasured wedding presents) add a touch of drama without taking up too much visual space. To play off the graphic edges of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Edinnerware\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, I framed each table setting with our modern black \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+syTBmr-L5UekldKNsQn59A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eflatware\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ECombining different finishes and textures (matte, shiny, soft, smooth) creates a layered look that’s interesting — key when working with a neutral palette.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EI let the ceramics take the lead and styled the other consciously considered elements around them to create a light and airy mood. This collection\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 14.666666984558105px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E feels right at home over here and makes every meal a little more special — whether we’re enjoying takeout or indulging in a fancy dinner.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ETake a peek at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Emy favorite pieces below and let me know your thoughts on this new line. What items are catching your eye? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EThanks so much for dropping by! Take extra care.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis post was created in partnership with\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECrate and Barrel\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eto help spread the word\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eabout their new tabletop collection\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EShop The Collection\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv align=\"center\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"boutique-widget\" data-widget-id=\"987093\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src=\"https:\/\/widgets.rewardstyle.com\"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0\u0026\u0026\"complete\"===d.readyState\u0026\u0026w[g].init()}(window,\"boutique-script\",document,\"__boutique\",\"\/js\/boutique.js\",\"script\")\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"rs-adblock\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML=\u0026quot;Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.\u0026quot;\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/production\/4ae939a96fa00d084c3332ea4bc2a60e8f801ef9\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"height: 15px; width: 15px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cnoscript\u003EJavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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Finally interrupting the radio silence over here to say hello, and hope you're all having a wonderful start to 2018. I began the year with a long and thoughtful pause that I felt was necessary.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EReflecting on the past, present and future of this blog is something that I've been wanting to do for quite some time. Nowadays it is so much easier to simply snap an amazing photo on my phone and share it via\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/craftandcouture\/\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInstagram.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; Writing copy, editing blog posts and monetizing it all takes so much more time and effort, it truly is a full time job keeping this space running.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EI've thought about focusing on just one platform, but at the end of the day this blog is a passion project I'd like to maintain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003ESimilar to a physical workout, I find it necessary to exercise my creativity in more ways than one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003EWhile my IG account heavily focuses on visuals, this blog is a place where I can share more of my thoughts and play with words.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI created Craft And Couture to document and share my style journey — whether or not it got likes, follows or mentions. It was my personal creative outlet and I'd like to keep it that way — personal and authentic. My goal is to ease back into a rhythm of\u0026nbsp;journaling\u0026nbsp;that fits into my busy schedule and stays true to its roots. I'd like to get this blog on a path where I am excited to share again, rather than feel pressured to do so.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThank you so much for all the support throughout the years!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EYou'll be seeing a flood of new posts soon, since I'll be catching up on a ton of content from last year. In the meantime, I'm sharing a few snaps from our family holiday in Lake Tahoe! 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We gathered with family and stressed the importance of being present, of keeping things simple yet more meaningful. Definitely a mantra I'd like to live by all-year round. We kept presents at a minimum and donated to our favorite charities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EEntertaining Highlights:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EStyling my first cheese board — a huge hit (this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakedinthesouth.com\/2016\/10\/make-cheese-board\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eguide\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E came in handy)! I am not a gourmet cook, but I think I've found my place in the kitchen.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EFinally tackling a DIY project I've had lined up for over a year — I spray painted a cart I picked up on the side of the road. It served as our hot chocolate bar.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETransforming our family room into a dining hall for our extended family.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EUsing what I already have on hand. I've come to realize that I truly value pieces that have an inherent ease, handcrafted quality and timeless aesthetic — pieces that I can use daily and blend function with form. I didn't purchase a single new decorative item this holiday, instead I brought out our simple, everyday serveware and dinnerware and let them shine. Rearranging furniture and repurposing items (like using ornaments as table top decor) gave our home a fresh holiday look without spending a dime.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMost of our time off over the holidays was spent\u0026nbsp;decluttering and organizing our home. It felt great to finally tackle a huge part of my to-do list. There's nothing like getting rid of all the excess, taking note of the things that add value to your life and starting fresh. I'm looking forward to a meaningful new year filled with the people and moments that matter most.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI hope you're having a great start to the year! 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEge-Uvo-0AHM5DvrBYAYeJQgny-jbzOjEI0tyldL2xHeuH4FFgho-JpUjAhEVBC0yQukLGQ6MZQdJUpJOfzpcBveFKaS8U88q4kVOAsLLnvbf0i8Hi0pdZYIqQiNZY-I6Ex4LvXlRWEt4U\/s1600\/coachman-hotel-laketahoe-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EHello 2017. Starting this year off with a few snaps from our trip to Lake Tahoe over Thanksgiving weekend. San Francisco is experiencing the most frigid and rainy January. I'd much rather be back in Tahoe with the snow, enjoying some cozy indoor time at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/coachmantahoe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECoachman Hotel\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;We typically plan our getaways far in advance. However, this was a much-needed and thoroughly enjoyable spontaneous escape. Highlights: simply lounging in and enjoying the complimentary breakfast (best waffles!), s'mores and board games! We arrived during the season's first snow fall and it was such a treat for our little one.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI hope you are having a great start to the new year! Thank you for visiting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #464646; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EToteme Coat\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(found it in Navy\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/~9wmWE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, similar option\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/b7ugk9ua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999; font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"color: #464646; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\/ \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #464646;\"\u003EZara Sweater (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/cczypmua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Esimilar\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #464646;\"\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"color: #464646; font-family: Times, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci style=\"color: #464646; font-family: Times, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #464646;\"\u003EModern Citizen Leggings (similar, winter-ready style \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/b7uvjnua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #464646;\"\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #464646; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999; font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \/ \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #464646; font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EStuart Weitzman\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/cczyc6ua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBoots\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6434845919496399078"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6434845919496399078"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2017\/01\/lake-tahoe.html","title":"Lake Tahoe"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgZL-uJN3ccyXoejbXWRsWDGmYXPVM31y0CQrBOyNs_VMjP89Bja_qtMLanIJsea_JGeSHyqFJMBnSrv9N0eRvCG3QUlhTry7IGdyvqBtrZ9q_nXubmcrmmgx_XeiwZbWMm6zjGPa_rqlI\/s72-c\/coachman-hotel-laketahoe-7.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-9015147245893643040"},"published":{"$t":"2016-11-20T13:12:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-11-20T18:32:51.209-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"In The Kitchen"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rosemary Roasted Nuts"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhn69wlzoOax9yhGFde8g7e_0XSWK5ohixwK0pT_uOkSK4t43MsihwWGYhHlQx37QA_g4uU9hnDqpa9Z55Z7zQ1NV0hNgiDhAhfBeMJFb-RR83IVv3R3rViSbCx_krpIfpN3IGX06H6Z3A\/s1600\/diy-roasted-rosemary-nuts-favors-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhn69wlzoOax9yhGFde8g7e_0XSWK5ohixwK0pT_uOkSK4t43MsihwWGYhHlQx37QA_g4uU9hnDqpa9Z55Z7zQ1NV0hNgiDhAhfBeMJFb-RR83IVv3R3rViSbCx_krpIfpN3IGX06H6Z3A\/s1600\/diy-roasted-rosemary-nuts-favors-1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EOne thing I look forward to this time of year is spending more time in the kitchen! I enjoy being indoors during cozy weather and whipping up some homemade treats with the family. Recently, I got to try out this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ina-garten\/rosemary-roasted-cashews-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERosemary Roasted Nuts\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E recipe by Ina Garten for our\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: Times, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/11\/friendsgiving.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efriendsgiving\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ecelebration with Old Navy, Banana Republic and Gap. Each of us contributed a dish, which made the get-together even more special. It was a great excuse to put on my apron and get crafty. Savory, slightly sweet with a hint of spice —these made for a great take-away at the end of the night.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgL6MGRzc77zKd2IwP4q6QS_a17aXPoVM-xus4egRVORD8My_mGHbUI3clt_Xi3sghx6I9qmLIheK7K505NO6DkvUp7hyphenhyphen6HKVX10Nv6afBuCpXFRCC_3Rv2B_KRQkA4Yb1BkCIdat3-cME\/s1600\/diy-roasted-rosemary-nuts-favors-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgL6MGRzc77zKd2IwP4q6QS_a17aXPoVM-xus4egRVORD8My_mGHbUI3clt_Xi3sghx6I9qmLIheK7K505NO6DkvUp7hyphenhyphen6HKVX10Nv6afBuCpXFRCC_3Rv2B_KRQkA4Yb1BkCIdat3-cME\/s1600\/diy-roasted-rosemary-nuts-favors-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI modified the recipe to include a variety of nuts, and doubled it for maximum flavor:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EROSEMARY ROASTED NUTS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E1 ¼ pounds of assorted raw nuts (I got \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/b6mrihua2n\" style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis mix\u003C\/a\u003E, super affordable)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E1 teaspoon cayenne\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E4 teaspoons dark brown sugar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E4 teaspoons kosher salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E2 tablespoons melted butter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-25051473-8382-2b51-8af4-95326967f7b4\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 375 ℉. Place the nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until warmed through. Meanwhile, combine the rosemary, pepper, sugar, salt and butter in a large bowl. Toss the warm nuts with the rosemary mixture until the nuts are completely coated. Serve warm.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEix1xvYRiFg5AVoxs_FiYYfQeUMQOvcwX_dSzIIxNHX1f4YvrwNBiubjnoR482_25E9OiuM5t6cXPMwVVf0UeDCVH8xGf-RepwCr-8NFDDFSUcAmvS8evZPA5A_5gx0bCAobdDNZHk60Ew\/s1600\/diy-roasted-rosemary-nuts-favors-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEix1xvYRiFg5AVoxs_FiYYfQeUMQOvcwX_dSzIIxNHX1f4YvrwNBiubjnoR482_25E9OiuM5t6cXPMwVVf0UeDCVH8xGf-RepwCr-8NFDDFSUcAmvS8evZPA5A_5gx0bCAobdDNZHk60Ew\/s1600\/diy-roasted-rosemary-nuts-favors-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbt1Q-Jup3Ayw8NLovJCUqfRbHEHGmjgP-f53vslB4EJfQc-WEp-p5TnK2oDT4qT8dgT0H-LsEdSll0SWJIn-HpBPPvjt9kPCywg86kKLFiuJQooV18eSvOuU4HMUtfG7u3pmByEHFPrg\/s1600\/diy-roasted-rosemary-nuts-favors-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbt1Q-Jup3Ayw8NLovJCUqfRbHEHGmjgP-f53vslB4EJfQc-WEp-p5TnK2oDT4qT8dgT0H-LsEdSll0SWJIn-HpBPPvjt9kPCywg86kKLFiuJQooV18eSvOuU4HMUtfG7u3pmByEHFPrg\/s1600\/diy-roasted-rosemary-nuts-favors-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggUGwPF5Ox5JNpZ2o76Lt6knr-69n-z-g0XCp_Jutx-oweo44E5Cpv6e4dQM4fBSd1cxqUf5WYJgnX8ZDWsYYcuEVGcd1j50juYv4JpnudeSpjio9wNMcKZb2m9-sp3nKiV6k2Y03mtmg\/s1600\/friendsgiving-gap-oldnavy-bananarepublic-rosemarynuts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggUGwPF5Ox5JNpZ2o76Lt6knr-69n-z-g0XCp_Jutx-oweo44E5Cpv6e4dQM4fBSd1cxqUf5WYJgnX8ZDWsYYcuEVGcd1j50juYv4JpnudeSpjio9wNMcKZb2m9-sp3nKiV6k2Y03mtmg\/s1600\/friendsgiving-gap-oldnavy-bananarepublic-rosemarynuts.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI'm all about simple and easy. You know, when it looks like you slaved away yet minimal effort was involved. While this recipe was extremely easy and quick to make, I made sure the packaging was thoughtful and in line with our host Caitlin's decor. Presentation makes all the difference. I picked up these\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/b6msfwua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ejars\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and topped them off with some \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/b6msjeua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ebaker's twine\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and a hand-written tag (used this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/b6msp9ua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Epuncher\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and some leftover card stock).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis savory treat is great as an appetizer or to make as presents. Thanks so much for dropping by. \u0026nbsp;Happy thanksgiving!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #464646;\"\u003EWearing: Old Navy coat (more colors\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/b5r3v6ua2n\" style=\"background-color: white;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehere\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #464646;\"\u003E). Banana Republic\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/b5r33zua2n\" style=\"background-color: white; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esweater\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #464646; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #464646;\"\u003Eand\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #464646;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/b5r4bzua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etrousers\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EPhotography and styling by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theresejacinto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETherese Jacinto\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Final image by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/delbarrmoradi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDelbarr Moradi\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/9015147245893643040"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/9015147245893643040"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/11\/rosemary-roasted-nuts.html","title":"Rosemary Roasted Nuts"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhn69wlzoOax9yhGFde8g7e_0XSWK5ohixwK0pT_uOkSK4t43MsihwWGYhHlQx37QA_g4uU9hnDqpa9Z55Z7zQ1NV0hNgiDhAhfBeMJFb-RR83IVv3R3rViSbCx_krpIfpN3IGX06H6Z3A\/s72-c\/diy-roasted-rosemary-nuts-favors-1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-6813724951336466081"},"published":{"$t":"2016-09-10T21:37:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-09-11T18:53:02.584-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Natalie's Bohemian Fête"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEib3_effWCfsgH_Lz2I671qdlLHwjlUB_a4ReJpitv3uMHnqfuZkJoy-tbZrLqKSfNmm90C_oqvJY08hKA_3bsJzLwKfqaup2L8ikHwY3TZDrbZiHkFfeOMm9fPmR2fw0UqxinFTWRklBE\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEib3_effWCfsgH_Lz2I671qdlLHwjlUB_a4ReJpitv3uMHnqfuZkJoy-tbZrLqKSfNmm90C_oqvJY08hKA_3bsJzLwKfqaup2L8ikHwY3TZDrbZiHkFfeOMm9fPmR2fw0UqxinFTWRklBE\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EAnd just like that — my baby is \u003Ci\u003Eeight\u003C\/i\u003E. We celebrated my little love over labor day weekend (fun fact: I went into labor on Labor Day). Each year rolls around much quicker than the last. Planning her first couple of birthdays took \u003Ci\u003Ea lot\u003C\/i\u003E of time and effort. Now that I have \u003Ci\u003Ealmost\u003C\/i\u003E a decade of experience, I can finally say I've mastered the art of easy, design-infused\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E budget-friendly kiddie celebrations. Read on for a few of my tips:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6aaH-haCv-2LTBCBCtweBkR6J-V_bHkpZCs90GKfiw6iqmxgZbHxZNsznN9LkkzjewEex9D3fAjm_VvKbHgtdSPiULiOK4lv8aXDZ9g0aYFljzEXoHuhBR-9BXq-FGeHZCs-9hnM4E6A\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6aaH-haCv-2LTBCBCtweBkR6J-V_bHkpZCs90GKfiw6iqmxgZbHxZNsznN9LkkzjewEex9D3fAjm_VvKbHgtdSPiULiOK4lv8aXDZ9g0aYFljzEXoHuhBR-9BXq-FGeHZCs-9hnM4E6A\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EPick an \u003Ci\u003Eaccessible\u003C\/i\u003E theme. Why bohemian? I worked with decor elements I already happen to have at home. All the indigo pillows, rugs, towels.... and \u003Ci\u003Efurniture\u003C\/i\u003E I've collected (errr......hoarded) over the years worked beautifully outdoors. I try to use what I have on hand (or borrow from friends and family) before renting or purchasing — creativity and inspiration strike hard when resources are limited. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbj9WuCGn_79u1lLBuRzmKLLkhALdTzasx3yCCj-ba8dpxp5Cy_6XFO59euighycNPWysrdOprnG1xsVykZIQE52COrICol8JZItLGS8i0oXZYTovKyQNy-73877nhpvvEEqrw9nI-kiw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbj9WuCGn_79u1lLBuRzmKLLkhALdTzasx3yCCj-ba8dpxp5Cy_6XFO59euighycNPWysrdOprnG1xsVykZIQE52COrICol8JZItLGS8i0oXZYTovKyQNy-73877nhpvvEEqrw9nI-kiw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESave without compromising on style and tradition. Well-designed and thoughtful invitations set the tone and give guests a hint of what's to come. While I love old-fashioned letterpress cards, I'm a huge fan of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paperlesspost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPaperless Post\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Their collection of electronic invitations are gorgeous (check out their Kelly Wearstler collection) and the online interface makes it quick to customize and send (perfect for last-minute events). It's extremely easy to manage the guest list, send updates and thank-you notes. You can even order a paper version of your e-card as a keepsake (seen above).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjN42Xxnrth75pv4sOOv9BuXKh4PHoCR_vpFzKYAZ8FVUPwCFbAlKACDp8zeKQZgPGjqBdFpBm74nAxjo7dSJ5SC36zq67TzibemYqxV36l6txaCOtT_fKYV-pGiazXgu8-1TcSWzHgJ7E\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjN42Xxnrth75pv4sOOv9BuXKh4PHoCR_vpFzKYAZ8FVUPwCFbAlKACDp8zeKQZgPGjqBdFpBm74nAxjo7dSJ5SC36zq67TzibemYqxV36l6txaCOtT_fKYV-pGiazXgu8-1TcSWzHgJ7E\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWhat goes hand-in-hand with a theme? Entertainment. Consider current interests, the kids' age range and how well the activity complements the overall style. Natalie really enjoys swimming and had the time of her life during our recent trip to Tulum and Playa Del Carmen. Inspired by the boho vibes and water activities, we decided a casual and intimate pool party at my sister's house would mean maximum fun with zero effort.\u0026nbsp;An \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/byys9rua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eoversized swan float\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E was all it took to keep the party going.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhw3QL8NWU4PaD_ezxyeTmCaf_MvtQMsw-X85XGbGjNZVTLQlfh_CzmeUlOBLZy0CNU_Mgyy2h6xzsYNZ_1Itr-7mtdSKCb3eu3tH1jkesduBXdgZZ7kyg71AuoAMMx8bo7hbYO5E1QX2Y\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhw3QL8NWU4PaD_ezxyeTmCaf_MvtQMsw-X85XGbGjNZVTLQlfh_CzmeUlOBLZy0CNU_Mgyy2h6xzsYNZ_1Itr-7mtdSKCb3eu3tH1jkesduBXdgZZ7kyg71AuoAMMx8bo7hbYO5E1QX2Y\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCqBmKGAhr-jfULGoqOVRyoWx-PK6PRIo0Xp7a10YMj81vkCZxnQoalI6DaWH_pjiaJEVYCyPAEz9vjHqPSfwGGM3wQTI6PqlMjWEhkYC_997cN_0gP4-yvW_CwGA1kGQmDQ2Rt92XGD8\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCqBmKGAhr-jfULGoqOVRyoWx-PK6PRIo0Xp7a10YMj81vkCZxnQoalI6DaWH_pjiaJEVYCyPAEz9vjHqPSfwGGM3wQTI6PqlMjWEhkYC_997cN_0gP4-yvW_CwGA1kGQmDQ2Rt92XGD8\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSY7W2EUHbUB-Azu6p6tPAzM9TfSo1VtizG7tmtHsF5War-W_v6Wuy0esnn3Mf4lrI8vcveTIOBacbzXe45aetmQZz0PLmNGzCSYWRpvNRFFJsWHdWV42jK5kvaEm9lIheDleqhG58N8E\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSY7W2EUHbUB-Azu6p6tPAzM9TfSo1VtizG7tmtHsF5War-W_v6Wuy0esnn3Mf4lrI8vcveTIOBacbzXe45aetmQZz0PLmNGzCSYWRpvNRFFJsWHdWV42jK5kvaEm9lIheDleqhG58N8E\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJUgU0PbiwhEk1iPVpl2Th585Q-ndft_7MGrfCwuVVrSyL-MziU9MaQ2TY-GSJ5a0QgrnEa-58mtM7TCPoQDn471xTes008Cxc8fNOCuZU1aqRTFuSnISTRkxwSgRYtBSETrXSzuLlo1s\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJUgU0PbiwhEk1iPVpl2Th585Q-ndft_7MGrfCwuVVrSyL-MziU9MaQ2TY-GSJ5a0QgrnEa-58mtM7TCPoQDn471xTes008Cxc8fNOCuZU1aqRTFuSnISTRkxwSgRYtBSETrXSzuLlo1s\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI like to focus on a few simple yet strong elements that play up the theme. Aside from styling the decor, my DIY efforts went into a few raffia goodie bags (adorned with some leftover tassels) and the cake topper (also crafted from leftover tassels).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWe handed each guest a flower crown and succulent favors (that also doubled as decor). The menu? Yummy quesadillas and a build-your-own taco station from our favorite Mexican cantina — I'm a \u003Ci\u003Ehuge\u003C\/i\u003E fan of interactive food situations since it's another form of entertainment. Dessert? Susie Cakes' Celebration Cake and Ice Cream Cookies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis is a far cry from her first birthday. I drove myself insane trying to DIY\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eeverything\u003C\/i\u003E myself. I baked over 50 cupcakes from scratch and was up until three in the morning building the mini booths for the county-fair themed party. Lesson learned. \u003Ci\u003EI choose to keep things simple. I choose to keep stress levels down by setting realistic expectations of myself. What can I do with the time I have? What can I delegate or outsource?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiEeCHkeuSgdwERvBKtUhhyphenhyphenEZAD2MaaQi_3HpolCI0nBgol3WdOiosEkbqK3EMFi1sP_Eg76CRoO7ljjxZjL5kP1iLH_fHst3HTe33DmIfl3YdGoQi2EDQOhjwG7Ey1yAbAQFMvVEudWhE\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiEeCHkeuSgdwERvBKtUhhyphenhyphenEZAD2MaaQi_3HpolCI0nBgol3WdOiosEkbqK3EMFi1sP_Eg76CRoO7ljjxZjL5kP1iLH_fHst3HTe33DmIfl3YdGoQi2EDQOhjwG7Ey1yAbAQFMvVEudWhE\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-9.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EOn-theme in this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/byys5eua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eruffled off-shoulder top\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (less than $20 and on heavy rotation!).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfynlreAnppqSNr5VbGjICzUDnJ-mVkZrs9ft2WgO_PVNK2kvRTCn-4_e7AGu4py3bipBhDSB64Ar7xTQWceeGhIjkpECw5UKNjskVuOXCsEpKwx7-cG5XSn72rxZsAYPzuXeraM2rfSs\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfynlreAnppqSNr5VbGjICzUDnJ-mVkZrs9ft2WgO_PVNK2kvRTCn-4_e7AGu4py3bipBhDSB64Ar7xTQWceeGhIjkpECw5UKNjskVuOXCsEpKwx7-cG5XSn72rxZsAYPzuXeraM2rfSs\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-10.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEia4v-15wwiMu78aY2M2PcEPOKXlqsteztY4ZIcQEeRQAt5uaVJrNuBzKkRCirpQQ5y_p_xdKwGAZ8OVURHP5d1j7ypvh2uwcNKfzeCDQMpwx54gZGnihe9_WHESdNfKUs5tcHtjABM6YU\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-12.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEia4v-15wwiMu78aY2M2PcEPOKXlqsteztY4ZIcQEeRQAt5uaVJrNuBzKkRCirpQQ5y_p_xdKwGAZ8OVURHP5d1j7ypvh2uwcNKfzeCDQMpwx54gZGnihe9_WHESdNfKUs5tcHtjABM6YU\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-12.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfN1VR0Hx5wpzIgc8OPPVYk1Ncb6US-r-YkJOJafNAZYFbLoiEA9MdywWYLzauR-q8zlxMJwnvKGivVqc2e6RLGvuuHOvTN3hRMmCNZx0zEfVSttqKAQNwl4Xy5CF2-lBjfEenNiXHgL4\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfN1VR0Hx5wpzIgc8OPPVYk1Ncb6US-r-YkJOJafNAZYFbLoiEA9MdywWYLzauR-q8zlxMJwnvKGivVqc2e6RLGvuuHOvTN3hRMmCNZx0zEfVSttqKAQNwl4Xy5CF2-lBjfEenNiXHgL4\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-13.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUXW3J8udMrggMJuCuryM62BH0d-LnI_E8HVZl-47xBTrpKOwN7y2hMpEQZ9K85_HTblnPckIdJ2OlUebX2YC_8nDSxdC53VYf78mXhVoEIcGq_vnGZpXly_LukMFpMLdJzOGrNEvR1lQ\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-14.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUXW3J8udMrggMJuCuryM62BH0d-LnI_E8HVZl-47xBTrpKOwN7y2hMpEQZ9K85_HTblnPckIdJ2OlUebX2YC_8nDSxdC53VYf78mXhVoEIcGq_vnGZpXly_LukMFpMLdJzOGrNEvR1lQ\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-14.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhodXlGc9UGhQEUFKf6A6pzuLyNvuTpTSx_e_IUlLlFThjUq-dQNFSpt_nGtT1vlf7CX9lGRAmg1UnBWILYS2wLhP5RQUF9eBU0LvkTuOaU70Bl-QsvsHQLw6khpkgo1G7QoNJlRgpp8xw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhodXlGc9UGhQEUFKf6A6pzuLyNvuTpTSx_e_IUlLlFThjUq-dQNFSpt_nGtT1vlf7CX9lGRAmg1UnBWILYS2wLhP5RQUF9eBU0LvkTuOaU70Bl-QsvsHQLw6khpkgo1G7QoNJlRgpp8xw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-11.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EA simple yet thoughtful finishing touch: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/~8RPfW\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETurkish towels\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E were laid out for the guests.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI'm reminded once again how the simplest things can bring so much joy. 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With its laid-back bohemian vibe, local creative community and stunning beaches it felt like the perfect destination for a relaxing and inspiring getaway.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWe headed out for some sun, sand, and sea along the Riviera Maya for this year's family vacation. It was a much needed 6-day escape that we divided into Tulum and Playa Del Carmen. I'm open to Airbnb's while the hubby prefers resort-type accommodations. We planned it all out so we could experience a little bit of both. We travel often as a couple, yet still have a whole lot to learn in terms of traveling internationally as a family. I couldn't have asked for a better trip. It was a great experience figuring out how to navigate and enjoy new places together.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWe\u0026nbsp;only had one full day to explore the town. If you're planning a trip to Tulum soon, here are a few takeaways I think are important to note:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETake the direct flight (we flew United from SFO to Cancun), specially if little ones are in tow. Getting to our destination was painless. We booked our airfare, car rental and Playa Del Carmen hotel two months in advance via \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8bwvua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EExpedia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to get the best deals. Their customer service and rewards system is outstanding.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETulum is an hour and a half drive from Cancun airport. Book your transfer with a shuttle or rent a car in advance for the most seamless experience.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EContact your physicians and let them know about your travel plans in advance. Our doctor gave us some precautionary prescription \u0026nbsp;medications in case we came down with a stomach bug, as well as some great advice on how to avoid Zika virus. Natalie also took some oral doses of a Typhoid vaccine before we left, and we made sure she was up-to-date with all her shots. Thankfully, no one got sick during this trip! But I always feel it's better to be safe than sorry.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis all-in-one bug guard and sunscreen\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8bfmua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Elotion\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;worked wonders for all of us, and I would follow up with the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8bh5ua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Espray\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Eversion when we were out and about. Stay protected from insects and the damaging rays of the sun, without any nasty scents. Sensitive-skin friendly!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIf your trip is going to be short and sweet like ours, take the time to create an itinerary and book restaurant reservations in advance if possible, which I did for \u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hartwoodtulum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHartwood\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETraveling with a younger child (Natalie is 7) means we had to plan ahead and take into consideration what activities and how much we could do in one day. While planning in advance helps, it's important to \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003Eremain flexible with the itinerary and be truly present\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;— this makes the trip truly enjoyable for everyone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPRmVdWGutHNNIGmzDoN1pOmHb1sTtdM5YeRenVhNcvG5gBXb-6vnZAZxEK3YYu7csqHS6sbKDKsVB_pChPhN0Yq1djZ5IdRKoL-OxfVFSvQFhwmk0wj-DG4nNsSAuJiFGXnwZ50Txg7U\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks-TITLE.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPRmVdWGutHNNIGmzDoN1pOmHb1sTtdM5YeRenVhNcvG5gBXb-6vnZAZxEK3YYu7csqHS6sbKDKsVB_pChPhN0Yq1djZ5IdRKoL-OxfVFSvQFhwmk0wj-DG4nNsSAuJiFGXnwZ50Txg7U\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks-TITLE.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0gdcTEynEtBBPKaOOWSAjXoBnqK8_9LRa4dAAv-iHBbTLOXkjFyt-Krz2evM2T-oRDgW5srTJMA3HouUgZTJK8TMnJ3RFsFZbp1QnJqs4BQWzFkt-166EJARBYNFvuc2TMJmeI5wWAvM\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0gdcTEynEtBBPKaOOWSAjXoBnqK8_9LRa4dAAv-iHBbTLOXkjFyt-Krz2evM2T-oRDgW5srTJMA3HouUgZTJK8TMnJ3RFsFZbp1QnJqs4BQWzFkt-166EJARBYNFvuc2TMJmeI5wWAvM\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWe booked our first \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/8753573\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAirbnb\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Efor our 2-night stay in Tulum. It was fabulous, and I can't recommend Diego's spot enough. Our room was extremely well-kept and thoughtfully designed — rustic minimalism at its best. The only downside? The property was not located in front of the water. Not a big deal, specially since we rented a car \u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E it's pretty easy to get around. Bikes are also provided and a great way to explore the town. \u0026nbsp;I'd say this particular Airbnb is a great solution for couples or friends, specially if you're on a budget. However we discovered that we prefer the resort experience and being right by the ocean. \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFamily lesson number one: with little kids in tow, it's much more practical to be able to effortlessly hop from beach to pool to room.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRIHmzdE6vqpfGkyXP3-GwvPc6qfcX050quYvsdletTvgfN2VDkwzS2yrDJYmv0I6KVSEKsE0QNW01Jcz7J1j_YjOiyJ6l6ekSexLo4_UUddRGYkDNXQe21stSrvQ4srw0ZF_5FNakDUc\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-airbnb-bedroom.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRIHmzdE6vqpfGkyXP3-GwvPc6qfcX050quYvsdletTvgfN2VDkwzS2yrDJYmv0I6KVSEKsE0QNW01Jcz7J1j_YjOiyJ6l6ekSexLo4_UUddRGYkDNXQe21stSrvQ4srw0ZF_5FNakDUc\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-airbnb-bedroom.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWe had one full day to explore Tulum. With so many recommendations from blogger friends and family, it was really difficult to narrow down the \u003Ci\u003Emusts. \u003C\/i\u003EThe challenge was balancing just the right amount of sightseeing and lounging. \u0026nbsp;Our day began bright and early with an 8am visit to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tulumruins.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMayan Ruins\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E — getting there during opening hours will ensure you beat the tourist crowds and the \u003Ci\u003Eheat\u003C\/i\u003E. Two hours is more than enough to explore (we gave ourselves a self-guided tour) and take a dip in the water. \u0026nbsp;Next on the itinerary was a trip to a nearby \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.grancenote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ecenote\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. However, we decided to skip this and head straight to brunch on the beach at \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8cbrua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMezzanine\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E. 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjiXKlw-pmPJp4tzuc-Z1DI8Fjcpk4oKtySXZETAS18qoCnUeyjfJZNjlf4P74AqoZMot735pnAook0h5r3zn9_RGqRhWokiUynOmLFZqnzg6mmrYLSZRDyLUDyKAKVdJLFPQ21FZ4rZeA\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-mezzanine-hotel-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cu style=\"font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003EWearing\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E: HM ruffle top (old),\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Esimilar \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bwxv8sua2n\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eand\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8g5sua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E. Rag and Bone shorts, similar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8g7mua2n\" style=\"font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E. Splendid espadrilles, love this\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8hdzua2n\" style=\"font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Esimilar style\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E. Celine sunglasses. HM bag, similar \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8ianua2n\" style=\"font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eleather alternative\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E. Fujifilm\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8hjdua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecamera\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Eand\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8hnnua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elens\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOn Natalie\u003C\/u\u003E: Old Navy\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8htaua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etop\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOn Jeremy\u003C\/u\u003E: Old Navy \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8if6ua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etee\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8iisua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eshorts\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirQlMvK-MSoA4WiL5BeTnU6beNNzb7kg5eONviUdfcT-C3amKA0HPi9DkL7QXfskGkxzx9zhmX5w9wT26k7lxfl1RANAC8qVqUxt1B78aGZZbwBbdXUMBsZ0H2E2jHw73EjuhX92L_yJo\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks-LOUNGE.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirQlMvK-MSoA4WiL5BeTnU6beNNzb7kg5eONviUdfcT-C3amKA0HPi9DkL7QXfskGkxzx9zhmX5w9wT26k7lxfl1RANAC8qVqUxt1B78aGZZbwBbdXUMBsZ0H2E2jHw73EjuhX92L_yJo\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks-LOUNGE.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ENext on the agenda — lounging oceanside at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8b89ua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELa Zebra\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EThis hotel is extremely family friendly. Natalie enjoyed the beautiful play area and the hubby and I had the best Margaritas and Mojitos! The colors of the Ocean here are something else. And the sand — just like fine powder. \u0026nbsp;This trip was so good for the soul. We've made a firm resolution to plan at least one beach trip a year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFamily lesson number three: family-friendly resorts make a world of difference — and a healthy dose of #VitaminSea is a must throughout the year!\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjs49Vt5Je_AdPCuNYBdLSAtj87M1AXkReHC0clxjvW0RMn-ikzVdNHmLBKcalHblSwAo8mvuSuCSTqASm28NEZOulhR2lRdFJck1kPlzdv1HarIdyqR1ol47697r3eFNB8Yhzt5Yw3WhQ\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-lazebra-hotel.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWearing\u003C\/u\u003E: Old Navy swimsuit, similar\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8hheua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. HM beach tote, similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8h4vua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Everlane canvas \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8isrua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ebeach tote\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOn Natalie\u003C\/u\u003E: Old Navy\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8hv6ua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eswimsuit\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqZnA1JVJIJ0Vhm3UuoUBE3i8qqPR1SpR6CD6HBmUD3MO-fEQTyIdzm7jN7YZNHLWC0Nsi2RRkH4wwS8dt1oCbFt-fh36bjZILYgyy3ZDVXjyC3SKtpjjqUrxkT9sl3rGUdrDr0PbDEdc\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks-SHOP.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqZnA1JVJIJ0Vhm3UuoUBE3i8qqPR1SpR6CD6HBmUD3MO-fEQTyIdzm7jN7YZNHLWC0Nsi2RRkH4wwS8dt1oCbFt-fh36bjZILYgyy3ZDVXjyC3SKtpjjqUrxkT9sl3rGUdrDr0PbDEdc\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks-SHOP.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EA vacation isn't complete without a little form of retail therapy! After a few hours lounging oceanside we hit up a handful of boutiques nearby— all conveniently located right next door to our dinner spot along the main road. My favorite is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hokipokikana\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHoki Poki Kana\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E,\u003C\/a\u003E located at the La\u0026nbsp;Placita Shopping Center. I had the pleasure of meeting shop owner and designer Cecile. She creates gorgeous modern bohemian pieces - Mexican inspired and handcrafted locally with a Parisian touch. Also available in her shop: must-have swimwear from Lisa Marie Fernandez (a personal fave) and sunnies by Thierry Lasry.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/josatulum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJosa\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and Josa Chiquita are also on my best-of list. Lots of gorgeous summer styles for the whole family.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI was so bummed I didn't get to visit the Coqui Coqui boutique, due to the current land disputes. Just another reason to plan a trip back! However, their scents are available to purchase online,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/bv8diwua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ENext up: dinner next door at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hartwoodtulum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHartwood\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWVpvbe5WH8_ooti8SHnsUFCYMGauQ8L1466vzu-jDqtTtDX26GTQqaFvJ9t2mff5GWUw2FCuV4vX2fsA4q6ss7wAv9HajHbCQO_mUbJgceGqF8e6ig73hhMFG6fC8oC-tuDIYNn-Wg1M\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-hokipokikana-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWVpvbe5WH8_ooti8SHnsUFCYMGauQ8L1466vzu-jDqtTtDX26GTQqaFvJ9t2mff5GWUw2FCuV4vX2fsA4q6ss7wAv9HajHbCQO_mUbJgceGqF8e6ig73hhMFG6fC8oC-tuDIYNn-Wg1M\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-hokipokikana-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizrHK3WIk30ASbRilQj0yQMRCRAwOo-XM22pGe6vWZlj48dzvu9bCRRJ11Y_meGCBaHmLfibKRO7N2O7ysfGXmGU3rS-GwmIlLauuZaRm7zjCN-l6Mbw8TRcJORGFeVtuBG7ZCACDX2Kc\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks-DINE.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizrHK3WIk30ASbRilQj0yQMRCRAwOo-XM22pGe6vWZlj48dzvu9bCRRJ11Y_meGCBaHmLfibKRO7N2O7ysfGXmGU3rS-GwmIlLauuZaRm7zjCN-l6Mbw8TRcJORGFeVtuBG7ZCACDX2Kc\/s1600\/blog-header-blocks-DINE.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EAbout a week before our trip, I booked a dinner reservation at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hartwoodtulum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHartwood\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I had heard about how difficult it was to walk in and get a table. Thankfully they had just launched their new reservation system via email. This was the one spot every single person recommended so I made sure we didn't miss it. Hands down, it was the best meal I've ever had! Chef Eric Warner's flavorful and fresh dishes are all thoughtfully prepared using local ingredients, without any gas or electricity. A traditional wood burning oven takes center stage in this open air restaurant. \u0026nbsp;It was the ultimate experience in slow living — highlighting an inherent quality and inspired process that is rare these days. We dined under the stars in the middle of the Tulum jungle. I ordered the lobster salad, grouper fillet, and finished off with some cinnamon ice cream (my fave!). Hubby and I are not foodies — but we really appreciated this meal because it was more than just that — it was an experience.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETo cap off the evening, we recommend a few drinks next door at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gitanotulum.com\/#about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGitano\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/arcatulum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EArca\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Both are beautifully designed restaurant-bars nestled within the jungle. Come for the drinks, stay for the decor.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCB5jxi66vJHeS3Ah95JQRGsamURnySHLvTLbVFXqqhpqmG92R1HERHZ9tAuEWx13nIer6acxLm6YtFCI0eRZ-7bjNbca_IORCJ4ZPgsqNvu6I7R1EN5x-LHBT2NUTUm0K3UVaoJdGEXA\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-hartwood.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCB5jxi66vJHeS3Ah95JQRGsamURnySHLvTLbVFXqqhpqmG92R1HERHZ9tAuEWx13nIer6acxLm6YtFCI0eRZ-7bjNbca_IORCJ4ZPgsqNvu6I7R1EN5x-LHBT2NUTUm0K3UVaoJdGEXA\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-hartwood.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EOur last day in Tulum began with a delicious brunch at \u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.papayaplayaproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPapaya Playa Project\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Ebefore heading out for our one hour drive to Playa Del Carmen.\u0026nbsp;We had the best pancakes ever — I'm still dreaming about the caramel sauce. The chilaquiles are also not to be missed! We really enjoyed the rustic stadium-style seating with a view of the ocean.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiBb73hr3bmBjB0ahpOJ6ecB1w1FsuG42uN-7vuk3ukc7QYO27EsP1gPe-aNEKVSmRcyUidOD_CzSWDQ_Yx5wyfis-Pt4WoP1kiZHWz2-3fH2rx4bdj9FBCzhxdiKjMffTMYgL6GicztU\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-papayaplayaproject-pancakes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiBb73hr3bmBjB0ahpOJ6ecB1w1FsuG42uN-7vuk3ukc7QYO27EsP1gPe-aNEKVSmRcyUidOD_CzSWDQ_Yx5wyfis-Pt4WoP1kiZHWz2-3fH2rx4bdj9FBCzhxdiKjMffTMYgL6GicztU\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-papayaplayaproject-pancakes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguXu2tzwaxjiwP6DP9G-HMiIR_xVmz4PZhhRNhEOPLLHoW7-U3z5yeQldZiIclEbsgXEE9iEOb0OL71GVZyJQUiKAWVoOiBDR4BtbIzBbdg8VTdsypmV-Yb09a9s1TkpTLnScssWPK0zA\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-papayaplayaproject-chilaquiles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguXu2tzwaxjiwP6DP9G-HMiIR_xVmz4PZhhRNhEOPLLHoW7-U3z5yeQldZiIclEbsgXEE9iEOb0OL71GVZyJQUiKAWVoOiBDR4BtbIzBbdg8VTdsypmV-Yb09a9s1TkpTLnScssWPK0zA\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-papayaplayaproject-chilaquiles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_dQvUmZs-fEg7s_qmmXrVnzYUt3pyX06-yZou_RehTdsGjYr54ofUmhB4ZAgzblLleHNIFN06ajXEDe7TY0N1B9DwFfMGTAJhhT44uI1zM-lnTDfixdLHBhCt2fSSz7Nbfd69eQZ7Gzc\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-papayaplayaproject.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_dQvUmZs-fEg7s_qmmXrVnzYUt3pyX06-yZou_RehTdsGjYr54ofUmhB4ZAgzblLleHNIFN06ajXEDe7TY0N1B9DwFfMGTAJhhT44uI1zM-lnTDfixdLHBhCt2fSSz7Nbfd69eQZ7Gzc\/s1600\/travel-diary-tulum-papayaplayaproject.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI hope you enjoyed my little travel guide!\u0026nbsp;Tulum was a magical place and I hope we get to return and experience more of it. Our trip continues as we travel to Playa Del Carmen for the second half of our Mexican getaway. Post coming soon! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and need more recommendations!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThanks for dropping by!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4321013157206237576"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4321013157206237576"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/07\/tulum-travel-diary.html","title":"Tulum Travel Diary"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjVAqFFlF0rN08iPCn03ww35p8neHeJ4wkG84aLbOFS7vad0F2njYNFhaodHpPCouFj2rhuO0rGxotep78p-mPB-qCWv9klekuSoBef5GwoTu3txuWSLb72Cv3N8V8PCKNmNZpy7Z-y0ow\/s72-c\/travel-diary-tulum-mezzanine-hotel.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-2517326531205154908"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-22T15:10:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-01T17:27:57.028-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Portland "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgUubCucSNa7653yGW-aQMqKlffWBYED5shzbgE2NVtzHnjDoOVxVuaKDLEkzRJlYs6Q65xcrZtXFolR0iXwU5iGD1IeVVO7XUkpD4CV7vAG60n1C6yyYZ1njntnAN_FldLuT6e6ZPrrOo\/s1600\/DSCF8785.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgUubCucSNa7653yGW-aQMqKlffWBYED5shzbgE2NVtzHnjDoOVxVuaKDLEkzRJlYs6Q65xcrZtXFolR0iXwU5iGD1IeVVO7XUkpD4CV7vAG60n1C6yyYZ1njntnAN_FldLuT6e6ZPrrOo\/s1600\/DSCF8785.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESnaps from our recent \u0026nbsp;trip to the City of Roses with our best friends. We celebrated my birthday by eating our way through the city, checking out the local hotspots, supporting our Golden State Warriors on the road - and we even snuck in a hike by the falls. Four days definitely wasn't enough! Our Portland musts:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EStay\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe Ace Hotel \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;The Nines \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESweet Treats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EBlue Star Donuts (my new fave) \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Voodoo Donuts \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Salt and Straw (Olive oil ice cream!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EDine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EPine State Biscuits \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp; Pok Pok \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Clyde Common \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Ox\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ECoffee, Tea and Cocoa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EStumptown \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Coava \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Heart \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Cacao (closest to authentic European hot chocolate!) \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Tea Bar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EShop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EPowell's Books  |  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EUnion Way  |  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EFrances May  |  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EAlder \u0026amp; Co  |  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EAesop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETable of Contents  |  Kat and Maouche (Great selection of vintage Berber rugs!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; 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I no longer need to carry diapers, clothes, blankies or bottles. Natalie is already 7 and (thankfully) my daily mom necessities have been significantly reduced. While I carry less, there are a few items I still need to pop into my purse (aside from my can't-leave-the-house-without water bottle) for myself, the hubby and our babe. I gravitate towards products that are all-natural yet luxurious and effective.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/ad\/bwgyjuua2n\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EModern Citizen\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Crossbody Bag. 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We like to celebrate by preparing a simple brunch at home. Hubby makes the eggs and bacon, while Natalie and I whip up the pancakes. The kitchen is a complete disaster, but I wouldn't have it any other way. It's these simple family moments that I treasure most.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHeart Pancakes:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E I make ours from scratch, following my mom's buttermilk pancake recipe. To get the perfect heart shape, I use \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1PLmuMG\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ethese metal cookie cutters\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Place them on your heated pan and using a spoon, fill with batter about 1\/8\" high (adjust accordingly, since some recipes create fluffier pancakes that rise considerably). Once bubbles start to appear, gently pull the cutter away and flip the pancake over with a spatula. Super easy and simple, no complicated griddles or contraptions necessary.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI hope you are having a wonderful long weekend with the ones you love most!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBodum Pour Over \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1mBhD8n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ecoffee maker\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Bodum double wall \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1WlF8P6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eglass mugs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. CB2 \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1QfLsJA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Edinnerware\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/8515146788448799296"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/8515146788448799296"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/02\/in-kitchen-valentines-brunch.html","title":"In The Kitchen: Valentine's Brunch"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhF5ru83q_H8YEinNMpDBGdz3o94Bxlzwr9PUblcfPMLXywbg_qZD7VrmZuDUPJcgypiFj44FALVkqQRdiqHEu9za0Vq0szPQtjVnO3jJC4ONjfhu9tfk0DexwERvch9DNu-gtzulYuKtk\/s72-c\/DSCF2177.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-5090131965988445336"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-07T18:46:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-21T20:52:19.873-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Home for the Holidays"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEho1BlxOiDpGUJNWWHLCN07HN9Ns1kFWPuwXaulhSU3wMnAT2zEYdjX2IyrSuPvZ5JJyeX2pUvO0ZZIMIrGN506Fh-txPpTgdgtbI-UxDW2fuBjF1cXCDF_GZieCortSt8CnBXiPfrT3PY\/s1600\/IMG_0212.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe last two months of the year are always a blur for me. When Halloween ends, I know it's going to be a whirlwind managing work, family and obligations. I was lucky enough to get the last two weeks of December off - yet I still felt I needed a vacation when my\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Estaycation\u003C\/i\u003E ended. Basically, you have successfully\u003Ci\u003E adulted \u003C\/i\u003Eonce you've conquered the holidays with your own family - \u003Ci\u003Ewithout\u003C\/i\u003E having a serious mental breakdown. I'm talking about all the parties you have to attend (and plan!), holiday photos that need to be taken, designed and mailed...... the shopping, the wrapping, the house you have to clean and decorate, the food you have to cook, the holiday pageants, birthday parties (my hubby and dad are both Christmas babies!), work deadlines, charitable contributions, last minute presents, splitting time between relatives, travel.......Oh and let's not forget about the second grade holiday book reports and projects Natalie's school generously bestows upon us....... \u003Ci\u003Eadulting\u003C\/i\u003E during the holidays is serious business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI can't say I've mastered the art of holiday survival. With time, it does get somewhat more manageable, but there's always \u003Ci\u003Esomething\u003C\/i\u003E new I'll have to struggle with each year\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E(tis the season!\u003C\/i\u003E). Amidst the hustle and bustle, I unconsciously shift into auto-pilot in order to cope. After realizing this, I have been making more of a conscious effort to be mindful and present no matter what crazy, imperfect kind of day it is.\u0026nbsp;Reminding myself that there is always joy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EAbove:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESetting the table\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ECranberry tarts\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EOur Christmas tree (that exposed plug at the top of the tree is driving me nuts)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMy fave tradition with Natalie - baking and decorating snowflake cookies from scratch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis year's holiday card - we're off-center, but\u003Ci\u003E oh well.....\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThere is joy in \u003Ci\u003Eeverything\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI hope you had a wonderful Holiday with your loved ones. Thank you so much for dropping by. I really appreciate all your support throughout the years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWishing you a splendid 2016!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EPhotos by Therese Jacinto for Craft and Couture. Family portrait by Jackielyn Harris.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5090131965988445336"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5090131965988445336"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/01\/home-for-holidays.html","title":"Home for the Holidays"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh04jRdsZBqz6VwsXXthE_ZuNyGIot90wSBrjPWA6CROtCKTdDUKxf5RcpUzyGKzHrA3isKXXHTDiPHpJU-4uIVD4UhadB3mHK5td8tMwZLjPcUhebpp08hYM9LgOW48aiuE3eFrUiOlf8\/s72-c\/IMG_8224.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-5131196294647752656"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-19T11:51:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-06T19:24:13.765-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"In The Kitchen: Low Carb Lemon Squares"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjMnsMLRbGhXGB7rEE0VUPr86MM814FhWPX3nW3oLpMhEL5K0Kh7v8JJVL-us2J2DgrmSn5GH74-DMo-VOgECFgFwZu52R75Nu8QP1wbKSYkn4vRV_THyAAQdV0yENrURdYdtfT-qOTNPY\/s1600\/low-carb-lemon-squares2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjMnsMLRbGhXGB7rEE0VUPr86MM814FhWPX3nW3oLpMhEL5K0Kh7v8JJVL-us2J2DgrmSn5GH74-DMo-VOgECFgFwZu52R75Nu8QP1wbKSYkn4vRV_THyAAQdV0yENrURdYdtfT-qOTNPY\/s1600\/low-carb-lemon-squares2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI've always considered myself healthy. As a child I was extremely active and had a pretty well-rounded diet. We ate at the dining table as a family every night. The menu was planned and prepped weeks in advance, and my mom had a Pinterest-worthy grocery system. Meals consisted of a vegetable dish, soup , a \u003Ci\u003Eviand\u003C\/i\u003E, rice and of course something sweet to finish. Everything was always fresh and homemade. We would make our own pasta, bread and even grind our own beef. In my teens I became more proactive. I took dance and workout classes, \u0026nbsp;read books on nutrition and had a hand in helping with meal prep. Over the years, I've maintained a pretty healthy lifestyle for my family and I. \u0026nbsp;We all get our daily dose of fruits and veggies through delicious smoothies and salads, I cook and bake at least 3 times a week, and on the weekends I whip up large meals and freeze them for the days I need to serve up something quick and easy. We're all active and engage in basketball, dance classes, long hikes on the weekends, bike rides exploring new cities and pool time in the summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ERecently however, I had a scary health episode that required an intense physical check up. After a few weeks of tests, we learned that I had extremely high triglyceride levels and what I experienced was hypoglycemia. In simple words, \u0026nbsp;I have way too much bad fats in my blood and I tend to experience low-blood sugar from eating the wrong foods. This means I am at risk for developing coronary artery disease and diabetes. While this was a shock, I am extremely thankful they didn't find anything more serious. I'm also thankful that I can make some lifestyle changes \u003Ci\u003Enow\u003C\/i\u003E and not \u003Ci\u003Elater-\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Ewhen it may be much harder to manage my health.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EIt was definitely puzzling, considering my current weight (I am on the lower end of the \"healthy range\" for my height) and lifestyle. However, I realized that \u003Ci\u003Efit\u003C\/i\u003E doesn't necessarily mean \u003Ci\u003Ehealthy \u003C\/i\u003Eand that genetically our bodies are all very different. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to health.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI always watched my portions and hardly over-indulged. After a long hard look at my diet, \u0026nbsp;I realized it made sense. I love my bread, pastas, cake and sweets. Since I now know my body doesn't process these foods that well - some adjustments need to be made. Refined carbs and sugar are the triglyceride culprits. A high protein, low carb\/glycemic diet like Atkins is something I have to slowly ease into in order to keep my blood sugar in check, and keep my trigs down. On top of that, I need to avoid caffeine and alcohol (not bad since I pretty much eliminated these from my diet years ago due to my allergies). Fish oil supplements have also been recommended, so I've added\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1MBOhhV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E into my\u0026nbsp;vitamin mix (they also have\u0026nbsp;amazing immune system and skin benefits!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ETwo crucial things I've just recently learned... First, it's so important to get yearly blood tests and physicals - starting in our twenties. Second, it's always a good idea to keep track of nutrition labels and constantly re-evaluate my diet. See, while I thought I was being \u003Ci\u003Egood and healthy\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;watching fat content and calories, it was the seemingly innocent carb here and there that snuck up on me. There are so many sneaky carbohydrates and sugar in\u0026nbsp;almost everything that I wasn't aware of. For example - milk and yogurt. I now buy a protein packed milk by Lucerne (available at Safeway) with 40% less sugar than regular milk. Other small things like ketchup, ranch dressing, the caramel sauce served with my decaf latte....etc. \u0026nbsp;All. Add. Up.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ETo kick off this \u003Ci\u003Esweet start\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;to a much healthier me, I'm sharing this delicious low-carb dessert recipe. Something I can reach for when I need that extra special treat in between my salads, lean meats and protein packed snacks....\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjp9MGLTJeLkTz9kZUhqYuCG2FHmXa9i5usQITcBrmXL99B112XCTuf0lHOEZuJksoJZDSOuVtdGrrf2YvgK0Hn9raA2Bszkq3RNQZgw2yhSlDMDh5KG02Yb6GMEO-tnxbB9a_w8xKl4w\/s1600\/low-carb-lemon-squares.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjp9MGLTJeLkTz9kZUhqYuCG2FHmXa9i5usQITcBrmXL99B112XCTuf0lHOEZuJksoJZDSOuVtdGrrf2YvgK0Hn9raA2Bszkq3RNQZgw2yhSlDMDh5KG02Yb6GMEO-tnxbB9a_w8xKl4w\/s1600\/low-carb-lemon-squares.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ELEMON SQUARES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ELemon squares are one of my favorite childhood treats. I just stumbled\u0026nbsp;upon \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.diabeticconnect.com\/diabetic-recipes\/general\/5674-lemon-squares\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ethis recipe\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E over the weekend, tweaked it a bit and gave it a go. It's \u003Ci\u003Eah-mazing\u003C\/i\u003E! Typical ingredients are replaced with almond flour, coconut oil, and natural sugar alternatives. Carbs and calories are almost eliminated, and you've got more protein and fiber.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ECRUST INGREDIENTS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E1 C finely ground almond flour (\u003Ci\u003Eavailable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1HD4Qsn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E1\/4 TSP sea salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E2 TBSP Swerve confectioner's sugar (\u003Ci\u003Eavailable \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.swansonvitamins.com\/swerve-all-natural-sweetener-confectioners-style-16-oz-pwdr?SourceCode=INTL405\u0026amp;CAWELAID=530002460000029690\u0026amp;catargetid=530002460000106625\u0026amp;cadevice=c\u0026amp;mkwid=imOV8wAn\u0026amp;pcrid=80480684767\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKEAjwla2tBRDY7YK9uKXe8R8SJAAhG6LGtsOxJ5MvUJHLBwCTPpZVBhq9YNb4ESTogKPUs0-frBoCbxzw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E1 TBSP coconut oil, melted\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E2 TBSP butter, melted\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E1 TBSP pure vanilla extract\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EFILLING INGREDIENTS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E1\/4 C finely ground almond flour\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E1\/4 C Swerve confectioner's sugar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E2 TSP Xyla all natural sweetener (\u003Ci\u003Eavailable \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.luckyvitamin.com\/p-208816-xylitol-usa-xyla-all-natural-sugar-free-sweetener-2-lbs?utm_source=googlebase\u0026amp;utm_medium=fpl\u0026amp;utm_term=XylitolUSAXylaAllNaturalSugarFreeSweetener2lbs\u0026amp;utm_content=112412\u0026amp;utm_campaign=googlebase\u0026amp;site=google_base\u0026amp;scid=scplp2951668\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKEAjwla2tBRDY7YK9uKXe8R8SJAAhG6LGm6HoRwnwPV6QAmBZTrXPMJnTjKQehsr6K5UH7iTA8BoCAfLw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E4 large free-range eggs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E1\/2 C fresh squeezed lemon juice\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EDIRECTIONS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Col style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 25px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EPreheat oven to 350 F degrees. Prepare an 8x8 inch square non stick pan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECRUST\u003C\/i\u003E Combine the almond flour, \u003Ci\u003ESwerve\u003C\/i\u003E sugar , and sea salt in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, stir together coconut oil, butter and vanilla extract. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until thoroughly combined. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until lightly golden.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELEMON FILLING\u003C\/i\u003E While the crust bakes, prepare the topping. In a blender or food processor, combine the almond flour, \u003Ci\u003ESwerv\u003C\/i\u003Ee sugar, Xyla , eggs, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Remove the crust from the oven. Pour the topping evenly over the hot crust.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EPop back into the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees F until the topping is golden at edges. Let cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Sprinkle with extra Swerve confectioner's sugar (optional). Cut into bars and serve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EOverall I've been feeling great and I'm optimistic my next check up will yield positive results. I don't share much on here when it comes to my personal life, but it feels good to talk about this. I'd love to hear your suggestions, recipes and anything else with regards to managing hypoglycemia, lowering triglycerides and highly effective workouts! You can reach out to me by email, or through commenting below. Thanks so much for dropping by! I hope you give this recipe a go, it's seriously the bomb.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhotography by Therese Jacinto Brady for Craft and Couture\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5131196294647752656"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5131196294647752656"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2015\/07\/low-carb-lemon-squares.html","title":"In The Kitchen: Low Carb Lemon Squares"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjMnsMLRbGhXGB7rEE0VUPr86MM814FhWPX3nW3oLpMhEL5K0Kh7v8JJVL-us2J2DgrmSn5GH74-DMo-VOgECFgFwZu52R75Nu8QP1wbKSYkn4vRV_THyAAQdV0yENrURdYdtfT-qOTNPY\/s72-c\/low-carb-lemon-squares2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-1466149383210401381"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-17T19:13:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-19T19:19:20.503-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Summer"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiWqzA1_YqGHC8eBedjbK1BMQysjz7EcZpONsfi11DOq4A7TefPcOAlDKXMw1PaxJ0KEDanO8hdI-FS3zHkjpzlT9CwaDVl-aocRgZO3KID6LL-AO3M33JhvIUQrTnD9Zuv8LAJt5ZDD-o\/s1600\/summer-swim.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiWqzA1_YqGHC8eBedjbK1BMQysjz7EcZpONsfi11DOq4A7TefPcOAlDKXMw1PaxJ0KEDanO8hdI-FS3zHkjpzlT9CwaDVl-aocRgZO3KID6LL-AO3M33JhvIUQrTnD9Zuv8LAJt5ZDD-o\/s1600\/summer-swim.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ETook the day off to spend some quality time with my sisters and little one. We soaked up some sun and indulged in burgers and fries - reliving our childhood summers! I hope you have a great weekend and thanks so much for stopping by.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhotography by Amanda Jacinto for Craft and Couture\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EShop some of my summer essentials:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"879257\"\u003E\n\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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I can't believe how fast time is flying by. Seems like just yesterday we threw her this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2012\/10\/natalies-neon-adventure-party-part-2.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eadventure party\u003C\/a\u003E. For her sixth celebration, it was a toss between a Frozen or Hello Kitty theme. I was surprised she eventually decided on Hello Kitty. I think she was ultimately influenced by our Japan trip earlier in the year - we brought back the cutest HK doll and her very own kimono.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI knew I wanted to keep her party simple and fuss-free, so we kept it intimate with just her girl friends and some family. Seesaw was the perfect venue in terms of capacity and aesthetics. The scandinavian decor and light filled space created the perfect backdrop. When deciding on the over-all look, I went with a modern Japanese tea party. Think\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EMuji minimalism with a dash of Kawaii cuteness\u003C\/i\u003E. A fresh take on Hello Kitty.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThe color palette played up the\u0026nbsp;traditional signature Hello Kitty reds and pinks, set against a lot of white and a clean modern setting. This year I focused on just a few details that doubled up as fun favors and activities, and had most of the food and drinks catered by the venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThe menu included tea sandwiches, sweet treats, raspberry tea for the girls, and mixers for the adults.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EWe picked up some yummy macarons and petit fours at Trader Joe's (freezer section - my fave entertaining secret) and mini cupcakes at Whole Foods. My mom and I whipped up some easy home made desserts to add into the mix - rice krispy treats and butterscotch bars.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI designed the invitations and paper goods, crafted up some candy bento boxes and styled a Japanese inspired table top with just enough pattern and a hint of Hello Kitty. My fave and biggest resource were some stationery and home goods shops in Japan town. Daiso has to be my favorite - I snagged some kaleidoscope kits (made for a great traditional Japanese activity), paper fan kits, fun origami paper, and lots of little bowls and chopsticks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThe girls had a blast creating their kaleidoscopes, decorating paper fans, and learning the art of origami ( hearts and Hello Kitty!). Natalie was the perfect little hostess, making sure everyone's cups were full and everyone was having a great time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI think I'm getting much better at planning her parties - it gets easier, less stressful and actually more fun each year. 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| \u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EINVITATIONS, STYLING, CRAFTS AND DESSERT\u003C\/i\u003E: Therese Jacinto Design \u0026nbsp; | \u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EBIRTHDAY CAKE\u003C\/i\u003E: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coldstonecreamery.com\/\"\u003EColdstone Creamery \u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EMACARONS AND PETIT FOURS\u003C\/i\u003E: Trader Joe's (freezer section) \u0026nbsp; | \u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E CUPCAKES\u003C\/i\u003E: WholeFoods \u0026nbsp; | \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003ECRAFT MATERIALS, TEA CUPS, ORIGAMI PAPER\u003C\/i\u003E: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.daisojapan.com\/\"\u003EDaiso Japan \u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; | \u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EACRYLIC BENTO BOXES\u003C\/i\u003E: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/16oO030\"\u003ETarget\u003C\/a\u003E (dollar section) \u0026nbsp; | \u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EHELLO KITTY CHALK ART\u003C\/i\u003E: Amanda Jacinto \u0026nbsp; | \u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003ENATALIE'S DRESS\u003C\/i\u003E: Zara \u0026nbsp; | \u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EKID'S TABLE\u003C\/i\u003E: Ikea Lack coffee tables (scored on Craigslist!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EPhotography: Jeremy and Therese Brady\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3890386547160021444"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3890386547160021444"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2015\/02\/natalies-hello-kitty-tea-party.html","title":"Natalie's Hello Kitty Tea Party"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbVZcJU_-tQRL4qImp7ryBlpoj81eOkZoUFk1EEhlUsXSotRQOtNlVdjnddFBZSwjNTu5khDZ6-A4vGZOmyV61J0si5KsAj9wlX1o1eEo_7XJVVtvEkp219n5SldUKmnoHiCn6OUV2mfw\/s72-c\/_MG_7492_2.TIF","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-6120194285841192597"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-09T17:27:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-01-21T11:13:28.000-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New Year"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgS6ZyvOaqkrV-8fMjJC6Np90cusbsvMyws3MToRK-s9_YFS-Z_igZT2qRiz6uIXJ045jHuCC6jSBpxq2IjNe_-vxvUde-6Cf7oEdZyv4rn9jIGVtK5EZk9TNOFncFkRj2lHwoxQI27AuA\/s1600\/photo+4.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgS6ZyvOaqkrV-8fMjJC6Np90cusbsvMyws3MToRK-s9_YFS-Z_igZT2qRiz6uIXJ045jHuCC6jSBpxq2IjNe_-vxvUde-6Cf7oEdZyv4rn9jIGVtK5EZk9TNOFncFkRj2lHwoxQI27AuA\/s1600\/photo+4.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EA belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I made it a point to disconnect and be completely \u003Ci\u003Epresent\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;during our two weeks of quality family time. Currently battling the first bug of the year - so I'm getting off to a very slow start, but happy with what I've accomplished so far (lots of closet purging, cleaning and de-cluttering done already). On the top of my to-do list is finally tackling some \u003Ci\u003Edigital organization\u003C\/i\u003E. Time to effectively archive all my files, photos, and get my desktop tidy.\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003ELooking forward to another amazing year! Thank you so much for dropping by!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6120194285841192597"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6120194285841192597"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2015\/01\/new-year.html","title":"New Year"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgdaWiZU9dMMnGzNkin4nMPoj6QEn_10KCxTNgHCauJOE_ffWoAJGR5hXiKj-oJk7MmPykryr4GTvWdrokaV1O4Qtvy9R4NcyC7iprAg2gM3JchWkAoLAoX5kGaj57v1yvSnk8sVqLjK8M\/s72-c\/photo+1-1.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-3189719994464022972"},"published":{"$t":"2014-11-28T21:27:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-11-28T21:28:46.275-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Happy Thanksgiving"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan id=\"goog_972105576\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_972105577\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDjLi-g9M1wSFImMcd3cwqRq8YXwYuVREFn47Dzn8dW1vZNnZrKvWtH0R0X2_6vspJbCj8l5og4dXA4rkZCyHvczK_d7FgXLHko_QVU7hC9u0VezWELuCl1Idi524qDOgc4D8A3RTqCbw\/s1600\/photo.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDjLi-g9M1wSFImMcd3cwqRq8YXwYuVREFn47Dzn8dW1vZNnZrKvWtH0R0X2_6vspJbCj8l5og4dXA4rkZCyHvczK_d7FgXLHko_QVU7hC9u0VezWELuCl1Idi524qDOgc4D8A3RTqCbw\/s1600\/photo.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EWishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EWe kept things extra simple at home. Each year I make the turkey, stuffing, gravy, and mashed potatoes. My in-laws come over for lunch, then we head out to my side of the family for dinner. Looking forward to a relaxing next couple of days, enjoying what I'm most thankful for every year - my family.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EHere's a nice little treat - my Thanksgiving tabletop from last year was featured on Apartment Therapy recently. Check it out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/15-diy-ideas-and-inspiration-for-a-modern-thanksgiving-table-212859\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehere\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThank you so much for your love, encouragement and support throughout the years! SO blessed and extremely grateful.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EXo, Therese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3189719994464022972"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3189719994464022972"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/11\/happy-thanksgiving.html","title":"Happy Thanksgiving"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDjLi-g9M1wSFImMcd3cwqRq8YXwYuVREFn47Dzn8dW1vZNnZrKvWtH0R0X2_6vspJbCj8l5og4dXA4rkZCyHvczK_d7FgXLHko_QVU7hC9u0VezWELuCl1Idi524qDOgc4D8A3RTqCbw\/s72-c\/photo.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-1612170234107105322"},"published":{"$t":"2014-08-06T16:57:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-08-06T18:24:06.115-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Our Home: Bedroom Makeover"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgi_wfy7iur4Wb5tCMyo2vdKqluFzjdFg2Yv88z1CmZUw6qReNA8Foo7sstBXUpM9Ej5lUGK-xN9IGxZadPeAOae2tiAlcxvtCr12BiGDm3hv5uskwDMADWjIjZz2dHilJ4JNZLqh6AmGY\/s1600\/BRADY-BEDROOM.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgi_wfy7iur4Wb5tCMyo2vdKqluFzjdFg2Yv88z1CmZUw6qReNA8Foo7sstBXUpM9Ej5lUGK-xN9IGxZadPeAOae2tiAlcxvtCr12BiGDm3hv5uskwDMADWjIjZz2dHilJ4JNZLqh6AmGY\/s1600\/BRADY-BEDROOM.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EOur second floor is currently undergoing some work (replacing carpets with hardwood, closet reconfigurations, painting, etc). All minor home improvements, but a huge and much needed change around here. I've been working on pulling our bedroom's look together and thought I'd share what I have so far. Of course, this is going to be a neutral retreat and we want to keep things as clean and simple as possible. I want to create something both my husband and I are comfortable in, so we're mixing in some strong masculine pieces with soft and chic touches to balance it all off.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ESo far what we've got are the bed and bedding, chest of drawers (a vintage mid century piece scored at a consignment store a few years ago), and rug. I'm having a tough time rounding up nightstands because they have to be the perfect height and width. Considering doing an entire post on just bedside tables. For now, these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1zVETjg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enesting tables\u003C\/a\u003E are the top choice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ESince I work for Williams-Sonoma\u0026nbsp;Inc. as a stylist, I like to shop within the family. West Elm and Pottery Barn are always my first stops for great quality, well designed and reasonably priced products. Over the next couple of months I will surely be adding a handful of thrifted, vintage and bargain finds into this mix. I think that layering the new, the found, and the handcrafted creates a level of sophistication and gives a space some soul.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI'm so excited to pull everything together! Going to try to squeeze in some blogging time to post updates on our bedroom progress. Thank you so much for dropping by!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1. Wingback \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1pc3GMF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ebed\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. We're finally upgrading to a king! I searched high and low for my dream bed. This is timeless, sleek, cozy, and chic.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E2. Marble pillar table \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1pbSCPH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elamp\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E3. Burke nesting \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1zVETjg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etables\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Clean simple lines.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E4. Oswald tufted \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1oeeY3y\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Echair\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Loving the industrial, vintage modern look and how light it looks on its feet. On sale for a limited time!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E5. Linen Cotton \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1ntQ223\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ebedding\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Classic and luxe with a relaxed feel. The linen also gets softer and more beautiful over time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E6. Kisanii\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1zVqUdj\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epillow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E7. Cotton wool \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1zVv6Ki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Erug\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1612170234107105322"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1612170234107105322"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/08\/our-home-bedroom-makeover.html","title":"Our Home: Bedroom Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgi_wfy7iur4Wb5tCMyo2vdKqluFzjdFg2Yv88z1CmZUw6qReNA8Foo7sstBXUpM9Ej5lUGK-xN9IGxZadPeAOae2tiAlcxvtCr12BiGDm3hv5uskwDMADWjIjZz2dHilJ4JNZLqh6AmGY\/s72-c\/BRADY-BEDROOM.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-2764692828570675632"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-19T11:01:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-06-19T12:27:16.628-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"In The Kitchen"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"In The Kitchen: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhbhWzTiJVflmIsviKzRtTS32TdPAkC8rMwWpSu1J5qV3sF-IPUmvFakUx-xvXZ-kFfs0FuwtkB2v8s9Gst0FLTbRuIY0Y3QAAN_nvBXDOVO19MeX8J3FADWMbc-tOKnx38Tmvfi5ln82o\/s1600\/IMG_6706.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhbhWzTiJVflmIsviKzRtTS32TdPAkC8rMwWpSu1J5qV3sF-IPUmvFakUx-xvXZ-kFfs0FuwtkB2v8s9Gst0FLTbRuIY0Y3QAAN_nvBXDOVO19MeX8J3FADWMbc-tOKnx38Tmvfi5ln82o\/s1600\/IMG_6706.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYRdfjEfCt_E6FrwlCL3mBYz-wZNtU6RxBHfYZddCIWcw56eLdk0HD1M2PQH9RdKmnL_Vjb5V1XB3zTTdbGUgPhYw-Nlt0dufpKI9jkg62h8piiQ_IG68A3kwy_AEx-PHF5Bi8HgEBoak\/s1600\/IMG_6707.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYRdfjEfCt_E6FrwlCL3mBYz-wZNtU6RxBHfYZddCIWcw56eLdk0HD1M2PQH9RdKmnL_Vjb5V1XB3zTTdbGUgPhYw-Nlt0dufpKI9jkg62h8piiQ_IG68A3kwy_AEx-PHF5Bi8HgEBoak\/s1600\/IMG_6707.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI've been on a huge smoothie kick lately. Our bills for juice shops and smoothie stops are a bit ridiculous. To feed my addiction, improve our healthy meal options at home, and save some time and money- we jumped on the bandwagon and purchased a good blender. After comparing a handful of different brands and models, we decided on the \u003Ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/UhUABZ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENutri Ninja\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Efrom \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/UhUABZ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETarget\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E(used their convenient online order and in-store pick-up feature!). It beat the others hands down in terms of the 5 C's:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1. \u003Ci\u003ECompact \u003C\/i\u003E- Small footprint and vessels. We didn't need a party size mixer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E2. \u003Ci\u003EConvenient\u003C\/i\u003E - We love how we can blend and go without having to transfer the smoothie to another container. The travel lids are perfect. There aren't any clunky knobs or fancy settings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E3. \u003Ci\u003EConstruction\u003C\/i\u003E - Blades and motor are top notch. Crushes ice and frozen fruit together like a dream.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E4. \u003Ci\u003ECleanability\u003C\/i\u003E - No big bulky things to wash, minimal parts that can get lost! All dishwasher safe.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E5. \u003Ci\u003ECost\u003C\/i\u003E - At only $89.99, it's a great bargain. We were considering a $600 blender, but after asking lots of friends and reading a million reviews, felt it was unnecessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EWe haven't had the blender that long, but I've already discovered a few family favorites. First up is my own: Chocolate Peanut Butter (vegan and guilt free!). Okay, so this isn't \u003Ci\u003Ethe\u003C\/i\u003E most nutrient packed. But it is loaded with a chock full of fiber and protein, has very little added sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E curbs my sweet tooth cravings. It is sooo yummy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EGUILT FREE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMakes 1 serving\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1 banana, sliced and frozen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1\/2 C crushed ice\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1 TBSP peanut butter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1 TSP chia seeds (optional)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1\/2 C vanilla flavored coconut milk\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1 TSP organic raw coconut sugar (optional)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EA pinch of freshly ground sea salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EPlace all the ingredients in the blender and blend till you reach the desired consistency. I prefer thicker smoothies, so I increase the ice and add the coconut milk until it's perfect.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ETips:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EAll the ingredients are available at Trader Joe's (our fave!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EYou can experiment and add your own boosts (fiber, protein, maybe even some spinach or kale, etc)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ECut, slice and freeze your bananas when they are ripe. If you're \u0026nbsp;not a fan of bananas, do not worry - you don't taste them! Its pure chocolate peanut butter goodness.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EYou can swap out the coconut milk for greek yogurt but I prefer the milk since I'm not a fan of the tart taste the yogurt gives off with the chocolate and peanut butter. Another good alternative is almond milk.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EYou can eliminate the coco sugar or adjust to your preference. I prefer this over any other sweetener, and it's a healthier alternative to white sugar. I'm not an anti-sugar mom - a little bit here and there is perfectly fine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI prepare and freeze all the fruit beforehand and store them in individual servings in small ziplock bags.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EDo you have any delicious smoothie recipes to share? Thanks so much for dropping by!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2764692828570675632"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2764692828570675632"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/06\/in-kitchen-chocolate-peanut-butter.html","title":"In The Kitchen: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhbhWzTiJVflmIsviKzRtTS32TdPAkC8rMwWpSu1J5qV3sF-IPUmvFakUx-xvXZ-kFfs0FuwtkB2v8s9Gst0FLTbRuIY0Y3QAAN_nvBXDOVO19MeX8J3FADWMbc-tOKnx38Tmvfi5ln82o\/s72-c\/IMG_6706.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-3216938755109749273"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-03T21:36:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-06-03T21:37:06.567-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Insta Life"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghcgXPMcT48i2DB0zssGeszv33WlBckY9NuSIGbASOebEpUi3HxwzA-OkqWB0c7El60KXEPQeoSVYYqu7pw1obG_L9S1nuvx99_qNHzJEH1n_NAD_R2GXOtaiyroXVCKi9hd4A_1oh5ig\/s1600\/instalife.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghcgXPMcT48i2DB0zssGeszv33WlBckY9NuSIGbASOebEpUi3HxwzA-OkqWB0c7El60KXEPQeoSVYYqu7pw1obG_L9S1nuvx99_qNHzJEH1n_NAD_R2GXOtaiyroXVCKi9hd4A_1oh5ig\/s1600\/instalife.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 20px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhat I intended to post before our trip. Work and a ton of prep kept me extremely busy, but our MAYcation certainly made up for it (and then some). Will be sharing some Philippines\/Japan photos soon!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 20px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: 'century gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E01 BRANDING. Booth display from the recent Old Navy event.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E02 MADELINE WEINRIB showroom at the SF Design Center. Need those doors in our home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E03 MAIDEN LANE. My favorite little street in San Francisco. It was a gorgeous day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E04 NIKE AIR MAX THEA. New in (similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1l4iz15\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E). Rag and Bone Jeans (similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1ugOI8R\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E05 BLOOMS from the backyard.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E06 PHOTO SHOOT. The office space I helped Esla Events style and design.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E07 MASTER UPHOLSTERER at my uncle's new shop. Taking on a project with him, really excited!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E08 PACKING for our 3-week MAYcation. I think I did a pretty good job of bringing only the necessities!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3216938755109749273"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3216938755109749273"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/06\/insta-life.html","title":"Insta Life"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghcgXPMcT48i2DB0zssGeszv33WlBckY9NuSIGbASOebEpUi3HxwzA-OkqWB0c7El60KXEPQeoSVYYqu7pw1obG_L9S1nuvx99_qNHzJEH1n_NAD_R2GXOtaiyroXVCKi9hd4A_1oh5ig\/s72-c\/instalife.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-7659575054950505098"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-23T00:21:00.005-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-04-23T00:21:45.051-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"In My Closet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Insta Life"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDUeTjq_LlHHWdeRGe14Y2-whlpEnVvH4ReyDL-eBMsufp8DG39GaVbbqt6tYD_UQpIughIOcAiroP4Ggw7OkvnTuVFJvE8lGVqA1xnOMImYig-07TXGzNHmiQGgym2sNu25cZIoXYb8U\/s1600\/instalife-march-april.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDUeTjq_LlHHWdeRGe14Y2-whlpEnVvH4ReyDL-eBMsufp8DG39GaVbbqt6tYD_UQpIughIOcAiroP4Ggw7OkvnTuVFJvE8lGVqA1xnOMImYig-07TXGzNHmiQGgym2sNu25cZIoXYb8U\/s1600\/instalife-march-april.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E01 JUST ADDED TO MY CLOSET. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1nnWqwM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMansur Gavriel Bucket Bag\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1iedT96\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E02 DAILY ESSENTIALS and SPRING BLOOMS. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1rlmwy8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ELe Labo Santal 33\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Larsson and Jennings watch (similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1rlmKoV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E), \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1rlmKoV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChanel Rouge CoCo Shine (Elise)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Bracelet thanks to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.danielespinosa.com\/daniel_espinosa\/shop\/index_ingles.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDaniel Espinosa\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1nnXDV4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E),\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E03 NEW DINING TABLE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E04 SUNLIGHT AND BLOOMS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E05 LUNCH at Plant Cafe Organic\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E06 ADDICTED to Roasted Plantains and Spinach Kale Greek Yogurt dip\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E07 ADDED TO MY CLOSET. Lanvin dress, scored on super sale at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1hdEMdp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENordstrom Rack\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1gQnvS2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E08 PRICELESS Love letters from my little one. My heart is bursting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/7659575054950505098"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/7659575054950505098"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/04\/insta-life.html","title":"Insta Life"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDUeTjq_LlHHWdeRGe14Y2-whlpEnVvH4ReyDL-eBMsufp8DG39GaVbbqt6tYD_UQpIughIOcAiroP4Ggw7OkvnTuVFJvE8lGVqA1xnOMImYig-07TXGzNHmiQGgym2sNu25cZIoXYb8U\/s72-c\/instalife-march-april.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-7685702277718562954"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-21T17:07:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-04-21T17:36:48.783-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easter "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EWe had a laid back and simple easter weekend at home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E01 CRAFTED SOME WHITE AND GOLD DIPPED WOOD EGGS.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E02\/03 FILLED\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/PoFbwu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETHESE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;ADORABLE MASON JARS WITH OUR FAVE CADBURY MINI WHITE CHOCOLATE EGGS\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E04 PULLED TOGETHER A LAST -MINUTE \"MINIMALIST\" EASTER BOX (RE-USED AN OLD LUCITE CRATE) FILLED WITH\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1jsKZgM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETHESE\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003ECRAFT SUPPLIES AND GOODIES.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E05 WE LOVE THESE CRAYON GEMS BY \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1jsKZgM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKID MADE MODERN\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E06 NATALIE ENJOYED A LITTLE EGG HUNT ON OUR FRONT LAW. AS PER TRADITION, ONE EGG DID NOT MAKE IT BACK INTO THE BASKET!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThanks for dropping by! 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Worked all morning but decided to take the afternoon off to enjoy it all with my little one. Just the other night I came across some photos of her when she was a year old - the cutest little butterball EVER. I cried. Like a baby. I get so emotional when I realize how fast she is growing up! At night, \u003Ci\u003Eshe\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;reads me her stories. When we're getting ready, she tells me how she wants her hair done. And most of the time, she is the one who reminds me where we parked our car or what I was supposed to pick up at the supermarket. I swear I blinked and my baby became a lady. I try really hard to make sure I absorb each and every moment. From watching her brush her teeth, tying her shoes, to yes- even sleeping.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI'm such a sucker for miniature \u003Ci\u003Eanything\u003C\/i\u003E. So naturally, when I see adorable mini sized versions of my closet faves, I have to get them for Natalie. I wore these Zara skorts all throughout summer last year, and I know Natalie will do the same! Snagged hers a couple of sizes too big so she can wear them for \u003Ci\u003Ea while.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThanks so much for dropping by! Have a great rest of the week.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; 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\u0026nbsp;ZARA GIRLS Top\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;ZARA GIRLS Skort\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci style=\"border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;\"\u003ECOLE HAAN Sandals \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp; 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It has been an amazing first year in my 30's and I am so excited for what's coming next. I've been blessed with so much throughout the years, and I'm so thankful. Something that I didn't expect was how much I would enjoy this age. The teens and 20's are all about making those mistakes - falling down, getting up, and going through all the growing pains. At 30, you know yourself better, understand what things matter most, and can make use of what you've learned and \u003Ci\u003Eearned....\u003C\/i\u003Eand enjoy it all with the people you love!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EHubby spoiled me rotten this year! Love him and our little family more than words can say! We are off to enjoy a \u003Ci\u003Eproper \u003C\/i\u003Edate night to celebrate.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThanks for dropping by and for the sweet Birthday wishes i've received from near and far!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nP.S - Can you guess what's in my orange box!?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nPhoto By Therese Jacinto\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1505320860230836954"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1505320860230836954"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/02\/birthday.html","title":"Birthday"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiu18YQX1cCamlupZiZyB4QQehNNCTUbiBDEe-OdJEIjsrSt2cBx-UU7YtBQca-4Z_W8wuqSJ0WsNlDTIgkB-YkcrsI5NDj4qE28d6k9RvzX3G8ZdMxtgc0t63_lxejWij3cxOzpk26W5A\/s72-c\/IMG_6341.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-2195227807759571425"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-24T17:03:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-24T17:03:36.824-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Insta Life"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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We checked into The Westin Saint Francis for a little 2-day family \u003Ci\u003Estaycation\u003C\/i\u003E to celebrate my upcoming birthday. Even if San Francisco is practically our backyard, it felt great to \"get-away\" and explore our favorite city up close and personal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThanks for dropping by! 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEioOBFBGh6Vm4qyL5YA_ZZZopwXK726QXCK1HY3c8ROwTdqn0EIrdEmRyPECq2lWQxDdle7CPReRC-lEtNQaAWARQBcrPp0dw4Pu5pdLqr6e3nBlSFPsjR5XfbP-kHNcJh6QrU_WSEnctA\/s1600\/summer-camp6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI'll be the first to admit that\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eroughing it\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;wouldn't be my first pick when it comes to planning for weekend getaways. However, there is something about camping that (with enough advanced notice for me to get my head into it) I really look forward to. I think that getting down to the basics and escaping the day-to-day is the most exciting part. I love cooking simple meals outdoors, s'mores, being so close to nature (the scent of the trees, the sound of the air in the morning), and how the whole experience brings everyone so much closer because of the shared responsibilities. Once in a while taking a breather from all the technology and all the modern day conveniences (ok \u003Ci\u003Emost\u003C\/i\u003E, not \u003Ci\u003Eall\u003C\/i\u003E since we had wi-fi, electricity, and running water) is a really\u003Ci\u003E really\u003C\/i\u003E good thing. No matter what degree of \"roughness\" - whether you enjoy the gritty type of camping (survived and actually enjoyed it), or \u003Ci\u003Eglamping\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;it up like we just did - simple summer escapes are a must for the mind, body and soul.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPHOTOS:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E(1) Sunrise at camp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(2) Table setting with our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/15w3Ba0\"\u003EThreshold for Target\u003C\/a\u003E Outdoor dinnerware and cups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(3) Denim on denim\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E(4) Adorable little camp cabins at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/koa.com\/\"\u003EKOA\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E(5) Happy campers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EJust wishing we remembered to take more photos!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI hope you had a wonderful weekend! Thanks for dropping by :)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2057071749583518182"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2057071749583518182"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/07\/glamping-getaway.html","title":"Postcards: Glamping Getaway"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhA_sypP-VD1AJWoE4y082PpwmJzriT0dn-yBF-GjazPJwSRyn0anxSRMqZSZxvktwUUXGipJ_3aHMswPe3_5gTHQJ3VmB8yzP33VkjQW1WA3Hf9g23nvqq3k2ICUm1XWEsHx5bv7iE6xU\/s72-c\/summer-camp.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-4448484271989954749"},"published":{"$t":"2013-06-15T11:03:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:43:05.722-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Style File: Mom On The Run"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgJfUBA1vTDc0z5jqDINdFOGUH2jDl_hg4baBy5EarynY_J1t9OkdQ6w-9T-3sfC-kblxbfbiCsFrULX1uHjGsaGiYvov7XBo9a6e-pAahAQKWXGanlGZIcdXEruR56LVBQEQmV96xIVU\/s1600\/casual-mom2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThere are days I live in sweats. Yes - I wear stretchy pants from nine to five and beyond. Just keepin' it real over here. I've come to the realization that a stay-at-home mom with a real-world budget and real-world duties can't possibly run a \u003Ci\u003Etruthful\u003C\/i\u003E style blog without saying that. There are moments that simply require comfort and ease over anything. It's just so much easier on a busy day to wear my workout attire in the morning, so I can eventually hit up the gym before or after my errands.\u0026nbsp;This is more of a confession than an outfit post. Because while this blog may look fancy and put-together - most days are nowhere near that in our household. I am staring at a mountain of laundry as I type this. SO glamorous. But who wants to see photos of that?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EDaily outfit posts are not possible for me. Yes, I know this blog has \"couture\" in it's name- it's not meant to be taken literally. I just don't have the time and there are days I don't feel what I'm wearing is worth sharing. I've always loved dressing up, but now that I'm a mom and I don't work in a formal environment, I've had to adjust my wardrobe. It's inevitable. Flats have always taken up a big chunk of my closet- even before Natalie. \u0026nbsp;But I never hesitated when it came to purchasing a great pair of stilettos. I was that die-hard fashionista that swore I would wear heels throughout my pregnancy. But alas, the comfort of flats and aching swollen feet won that battle. As you get older, the word \u003Ci\u003Epractical\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;just makes more sense. Stumbling and tripping over myself as I try to run my errands is just not a good look. Being comfortable makes you confident, and that makes whatever you're wearing so much better. \u0026nbsp;I do wear heels - on weekends, nights out, and time with my girls, which you have seen here in a few posts. Once in a while when I am off-duty I indulge. It's now even more of a luxury - yes, even the super comfy ones. Flats are my friend. Just last week I ended up returning an amazing pair of Givenchy wedges that were on sale. They were such a great deal, and super comfy. But after a lot of thought, practicality won over again. I had to be honest with myself - why should I spend that much on a pair of trendy heels I know I will not get to wear every day? I don't cry about heels I've given up though. There are so many great flat options these days that I don't even miss them. Case in point - these leather espadrilles. They were a splurge, but a practical one because I wear them almost every single day- that makes them more than worth it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThere are days I feel like I am the last person that should have a style blog. But you know what I've come to realize? Style can be many things, and we get to decide what that is for ourselves. I may not be like those fashion bloggers that get to wear gifted designer duds on a daily basis, wear sky-high heels, and travel the world while getting paid to do it. But I am comfortable and confident in my clothes. And I know that even if I wear stretchy pants sometimes, live in flats, and frown upon clothes that need to be dry-cleaned or ironed - I can still be stylish and confident in my own way, and I can still share that with others.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EOn a day filled with so many activities, this outfit is as comfortable and as chic as it gets for me. Yes, this is a style blog, but it's also a mom blog. Practical everyday wear is what I'm all about, so you won't see me in extremely fancy attire.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI intend to be honest, and real.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI wear what I \u003Ci\u003Ereally\u003C\/i\u003E wear on a daily basis and that's what you see here. Keep an eye out for an upcoming outfit post featuring my fave pair of sweats! ;)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlazer: HM \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Tee: James Perse \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Denim: Marshall's \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Espadrilles: Chanel \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Purse: Zara \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Sunglasses: Prada \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Necklaces: vintage \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Cuff: Toss Boutique\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESHOP THIS LOOK:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj7eo9rKX_5-XccE-2F1ZD8EbCsMBYlQDJ79xh5PaAByUcSmlCW2w9S4VgMPsFuJrZPY83x4vB5d_dKigoO7MOH90r1BI7bbgqEogs6Avwr_3YyCc6Uw6D1jCloAjvGBFbNkf5vqFKf65U\/s1600\/hearts-stars5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj7eo9rKX_5-XccE-2F1ZD8EbCsMBYlQDJ79xh5PaAByUcSmlCW2w9S4VgMPsFuJrZPY83x4vB5d_dKigoO7MOH90r1BI7bbgqEogs6Avwr_3YyCc6Uw6D1jCloAjvGBFbNkf5vqFKf65U\/s1600\/hearts-stars5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nGrowing up, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen baking and crafting with my mom and sisters. Mom has a DIY approach to almost everything, so naturally that rubbed off on me. When we wanted something, you name it - she would try to copy it and make it for us. She sewed our costumes, perfected recipes, and crafted decor for our home. There is something about creating things yourself, and I appreciate it all now even more than before.\u0026nbsp;The home-made goodness, perfect imperfections, and quality time spent together. That's something you just can't buy.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nI try to spend a lot of time with my little one the same way- filling our days with as many activities she can learn from. Yesterday, we raided our pantry and what we had was just enough for one of our favorite and fun recipes - Sugar cookies. The sky's the limit when it comes to these because they can be shaped and decorated in every way possible. Natalie specially loves the whole cutting of the shapes part, its just like Play-Doh - but better. We decided to frost them instead of cover them with sugar or sprinkles.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nI'm sharing one of my personal recipes that I've tried and tested over the years. They are so simple yet delicious - definitely one of my favorite comfort treats.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nTIPS:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n1. You can right click on the recipe and save it to your computer. It's a free download from our home to yours :)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n2. Bake cookies until right before the edges turn golden brown (about 12-13 minutes) - this will make them more chewy. If you prefer crunchy, take them out of the oven when the edges are slightly brown (almost exactly 15 minutes).\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n3. We used tiny cutters instead of regular-sized cookie shapes. Things are just much cuter when they're small.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n4. When frosting designs, wait until one color dries before piping the next. This will prevent the \"bleeding\" of the colors, unless you are really trying to go for that marbled\/ tie-dyed effect.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis post is dedicated to all our heroes and their families, who fought for our freedom and lived to protect our country.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nAnd now off to enjoy our little patriotic cookies! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nTherese\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/7538856942980897117"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/7538856942980897117"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/05\/in-kitchen-frosted-sugar-cookies.html","title":"In The Kitchen: Frosted Sugar Cookies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjm0Xnim7gHDk8_hufv4cgTizime3iiNBbHNJjoeJNFm1euKRwwt8Kr2pUFD7wGPDtEASU3NEjRBjztrDDy-CJ9pnNGwYioPqKuaqgsJP-n1aqvx3mQn5ck2Io0kPHLmvZunX6YbdkxNI4\/s72-c\/hearts-stars.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-8718265805477464102"},"published":{"$t":"2013-05-15T19:30:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:42:20.225-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lil' Style File: Gingham and Stripes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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She rocked the chambray and stripes look, while I went for gingham. It was one of those days comfort ruled over everything since I wasn't feeling too great. My JCrew top came straight out of the dryer and felt perfectly cozy-casual. On days I don't feel like dressing up, I try to add some \u003Ci\u003Eoomph\u003C\/i\u003E to my ensemble. A little dose of bling never fails in lifting an outfit's (and wearer's) mood. In this case, the sparkly deco- inspired necklace did just the trick. I'm wearing a cargo vest that is actually a jacket - it comes with leather sleeves that zip on and off. Can't tell you how \u003Ci\u003Eperfect \u003C\/i\u003Eit is for Bay Area weather year-round.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nNatalie is wearing her current closet faves. She pretty much dresses herself these days and I am always in awe with how she pulls her looks together. I tell her what kind of shoes she needs to wear, what kind of coat or jacket, and she does the rest.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nI seriously love my Natalie more and more each day and I'm so honored to be her mom. She is the most lovable, comical, smart, fun-loving, generous, and big-hearted person I know. We are so blessed. I feel my heart bursting so often that I can't imagine anything else better.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI ' M \u0026nbsp; W E A R I N G:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nGingham button-down: JCrew \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Pants: Jcrew Pixie \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Jacket-Vest: Zara \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Bluchers: Zara \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Sunglasses: Celine \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Purse: \u0026nbsp;Celine \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Necklace: Forever21\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWe4yUzqIQW4-c2k_Ll7xO3_98b_suaM0bv9o1z7BIRQAFSrVK61_Vooyhlv8qK8HqxfjJNVWWkgqIS67RMGsHGwqQX5Ez_GuQFw8vzp7lIyLIwQsrRYzJY0nljxI8tC_tbnouV2FFtJsP\/s1600\/2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWe4yUzqIQW4-c2k_Ll7xO3_98b_suaM0bv9o1z7BIRQAFSrVK61_Vooyhlv8qK8HqxfjJNVWWkgqIS67RMGsHGwqQX5Ez_GuQFw8vzp7lIyLIwQsrRYzJY0nljxI8tC_tbnouV2FFtJsP\/s1600\/2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nOur mini getaway to Hawaii is over but I'm still in Islander mode! I never realized how much I really enjoy the tropics and its easy-going lifestyle. We had so much fun exploring Oahu and it's different beaches - indulging in local good eats, hiking up Diamond Head, snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, trying new activities like paddle boarding and catching up with our relatives. \u0026nbsp;It was a good mix of relaxation and adventure. I'm lucky to have a hubby that loves to try new things and stay active - he pushes me to go beyond my comfort zone. I'm hoping we get to visit more of Hawaii soon, this time with our little one!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nP.S. The underwater photos were taken with my iPhone 5! We love\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/12XHnew\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELifeProof\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;cases! I was taking calls and instagramming in the middle of the Ocean.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003ETop: Marshalls (recent) \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Shorts: Cotton On, similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/15TfhHp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \/\/ \u0026nbsp;Hat: Marshalls (old) \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Flip Flops: Gap (old), similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Ycek8F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \/\/ \u0026nbsp;Sunglasses: Forever21\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003ESHOP THIS LOOK:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; 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text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nAloha from Waikiki Beach! The hubby and I are celebrating our 5th year anniversary in the beautiful island of Oahu. If you follow me on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/craftandcouture\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E you've probably seen photos of the stunning infinity pool at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sheraton-waikiki.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESheraton Waikiki\u003C\/a\u003E, where we're staying (and highly recommend!). We spent our first day lounging around the resort, hiking up Diamond Head, and enjoying some yummy poke.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nBetween hopping from pool to beach, I kept cool and comfortable in my favorite bandeau bikini and a chambray shirt as a cover up.\u0026nbsp;I picked up this perfect \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Yu7Fcd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esummer tote\u003C\/a\u003E at Target right before we took off and I'm so glad I did! It works perfectly as a beach bag since it repels water - I don't need to worry about stains and it can be rinsed and wiped down (no washing and drying necessary). I actually turned the bag inside out to give it a different look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Yu7Fcd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiy-SDx7jHy8hm2POPan5H52vp-0_fFs-ja6qTENJtGKXBiEF3SmaGKbVGlNHynL4Z5zamMI9ixy0HwCgCb0LKXq2HxRoBkm2JXLxKYKhVqUPvSuRkZzuK3oSQDetuIirP3CxXuYASB38pf\/s1600\/14440762_130313063000.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Yu7Fcd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMossimo Tote\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nI'm missing my baby terribly! This is always the hardest part about taking these kind of vacations. I'm constantly thinking about Natalie and wondering what she's up to. Thankfully we can FaceTime and get in touch with her often. I just have to remind myself that these trips are good. It's really important for \u0026nbsp;mommy and daddy to get some quality grown-up time. We work hard and deserve to recharge. Taking the time to stop and breathe once in a while will make us better parents.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nHave a fab weekend!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003ETote: Mossimo from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Yu7Fcd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETarget\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \/\/ Bikini: Old Roxy, similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/15cM7Ui\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Chambray top: Old Forever 21, similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/10kFrKY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Hat: Old, similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/11AFIfu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; 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For us, the family room is our favorite. It's a pretty small space, but we've packed a lot into it. What I love most is how it came together over time. It's filled with vintage heirlooms, thrift store scores, Craigslist finds, Ikea\u0026nbsp;hacks, and a few higher-end pieces. There's a little something for everyone, its comfortable, and it's functional. \u0026nbsp; Natalie has her own little corner where she can craft and color while mom and dad work on the other side of the room. The hubs has his own little office - an armoire with a pull out desk I scored on Craigslist, which I refinished myself into \u0026nbsp;a semi-gloss white. My favorite furniture item has to be the vintage mid century modern marble coffee table, which was another Craigslist score. The items we splurged on were the sofas, which we had custom made. They are over-sized, extra deep, and down-filled - perfect for lounging, reading a book, and watching movies. We all fit comfortably in them, with room to spare. I have to admit - if it was only up to me, the style wouldn't have been my first choice. The hubs had a long list of wants so the quest for the perfect sofa took over 2 years. They've held up so well since we got them - we picked a fabric that repels stains and is a breeze to keep clean. I designed the cushion covers with hidden zippers so they can easily be washed. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDecorative objects that my husband isn't necessarily fond of, I reserve for my own personal space (i.e.\u0026nbsp;my office, closet, or side of the bed), and vice\u0026nbsp;versa. I like creative storage solutions to keep clutter at bay. The vintage coffee table has a clever shelf on the bottom, where we hide remote controls. Natalie's books and toys are stowed away under the TV console, and the hubby's desk can be tucked away and closed off when not in use. The only item I am hoping to change soon is our rug! We've had it since Natalie was born, and I refuse to get anything new because it just hides stains so well. The hunt for the perfect stain-proof, kid-proof rug is still under way..\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nDesigning personal spaces is always a challenge.\u0026nbsp;When you need to combine different personalities and wants, it can get downright messy. What I like to do first is define the purpose of the area. Then, I like creating a diagram of what everyone has in common in terms of style, color, and needs then start from there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm hoping I'll have time over the next few weeks to take more photos around our home. It's constantly evolving as we all grow together and our needs change. I think it will be fun to look back and see it all!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThanks so much for dropping by!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTherese\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1166864022414975313"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1166864022414975313"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/04\/our-home-family-room.html","title":"Our Home: The Family Room"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj5sTjbAVJzlkeyqQ3r0DEH5SrIT-7dVJFkEPT25xdri-D_bVxC7uS4n1E5cZPLbHXbhvb93eI9TuHSI1EUqqsrypNABBYJlDeS5MWY5ILsNDvaay5sYhSJ80KnvmO-3nIv1mBh3nqHgIjr\/s72-c\/home1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-1253503523773256086"},"published":{"$t":"2013-04-21T17:13:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:45:51.855-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Style File: Shorts Story"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgZ8m5b2EZIGkxFM9XHGw85p0UCPbwsmciih3x3dK_-6QYl0t7OsQnbqGiaD4M81XKJEjl3h4IgJU39r45CLd279kr8dHUGtHVxxUCTac3bkpHOWd46T11HdMtHDmJMrULSWxetDjcczYDz\/s1600\/shorts-story1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgZ8m5b2EZIGkxFM9XHGw85p0UCPbwsmciih3x3dK_-6QYl0t7OsQnbqGiaD4M81XKJEjl3h4IgJU39r45CLd279kr8dHUGtHVxxUCTac3bkpHOWd46T11HdMtHDmJMrULSWxetDjcczYDz\/s1600\/shorts-story1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdWzchEkr9PZiUzs0bONvNO4axt1cn02Pkf8E1mPIrKVm0CWHt9k0UM61mRexVFCKmX1STPXL2hsZ0I6ZfC6QIt8ZHaphILcD9a-161af6BopcUi12nacA_CdyK6Q91K1I54e6CAWJOE2Y\/s1600\/shorts-story2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdWzchEkr9PZiUzs0bONvNO4axt1cn02Pkf8E1mPIrKVm0CWHt9k0UM61mRexVFCKmX1STPXL2hsZ0I6ZfC6QIt8ZHaphILcD9a-161af6BopcUi12nacA_CdyK6Q91K1I54e6CAWJOE2Y\/s1600\/shorts-story2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nIt feels like summer is here! With this gorgeous weather, we couldn't resist being outdoors this weekend. We hiked through Land's End yesterday and spent a lot of time with family and friends. I kept cool in a relaxed white top and deconstructed shorts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm not a huge beauty junkie, but I feel the need to share \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jergens.com\/products\/natural-glow\/firming-daily-moisturizer.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis\u003C\/a\u003E with you! I'm obsessed with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jergens.com\/products\/natural-glow\/firming-daily-moisturizer.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJergen's Natural Glow lotion\u003C\/a\u003E. The temperature rose considerably this week, and it was time to whip out the leg-bearing bottoms. These stems were so not ready for shorts season (deathly pale doesn't begin to describe...), so I picked up a tube of this stuff at Target on a whim. I am SO impressed. I've tried a few sunless tanners in the past but either couldn't stand the smell, or the color was just not right for me. This. Works. In the photos above I had only applied it twice, and I noticed a bit more of a glow and a hint of color. I can't wait to see the effects after a week of use.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinDdfziOmwdG-_cdfyp6wqgQ3zv6j6l2yU2gV7s46JlxTXOWu3SFA-TPU4YI_NgMKmvdMQJBQI7hjZlynYCMSPBqgk2QkA4NDsaSaRD5lr6oj8TjRnTchVsNnNXlhCDUyBIiilSHAFUJRN\/s320\/product_firming_daily_moisturizer.png\" width=\"174\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHope you're all out enjoying the sunshine!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nTop: GAP (old), similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/factory.jcrew.com\/womens-clothing\/shirts_tops\/washed_shirts\/PRDOVR~42202\/42202.jsp?srcCode=FAAFFI00001\u0026amp;siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-3menFVN_53_qL_V7opIOmg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Shorts: Cotton On (old), similar \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.saksfifthavenue.com\/main\/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446576761\u0026amp;CAWELAID=1891155553\u0026amp;cagpspn=pla\u0026amp;site_refer=GGLPRADS001\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Purse: Celine \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Sandals: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/15R6JAW\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBronx\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \/\/ \u0026nbsp;Sunglasses: \u0026nbsp;Celine\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1253503523773256086"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1253503523773256086"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/04\/style-file-shorts-story.html","title":"Style File: Shorts Story"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgZ8m5b2EZIGkxFM9XHGw85p0UCPbwsmciih3x3dK_-6QYl0t7OsQnbqGiaD4M81XKJEjl3h4IgJU39r45CLd279kr8dHUGtHVxxUCTac3bkpHOWd46T11HdMtHDmJMrULSWxetDjcczYDz\/s72-c\/shorts-story1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-3129250874530803582"},"published":{"$t":"2013-04-11T14:29:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:46:44.335-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Featured Wedding: A Modern Cultural Affair"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjOJlufzRwK_Oism5yPPRtRKwa0YSyxM9MUmlNCNZ4i-pxRonPQSIHJws0KBN7se45ryKalcHtIsYGjlreIXFpE7bKziXP4bGuyGpowNCc8Xyh1LPdW1vK1dihG23sgwHFtGgG_Yamf9MeD\/s1600\/sands1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjOJlufzRwK_Oism5yPPRtRKwa0YSyxM9MUmlNCNZ4i-pxRonPQSIHJws0KBN7se45ryKalcHtIsYGjlreIXFpE7bKziXP4bGuyGpowNCc8Xyh1LPdW1vK1dihG23sgwHFtGgG_Yamf9MeD\/s1600\/sands1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nWhy, hello! My apologies, I have clearly been on a little hiatus due to so many things in the works over here. Today I am putting my blogger hat back on for a few minutes and dusting off the cobwebs because I just have to share this gem with you, which was featured on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/2013\/04\/11\/palo-alto-wedding-from-therese-jacinto-design-rizza-san-agustin\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStyle Me Pretty\u003C\/a\u003E today! My little sister got married last fall. It was the most intimate and love-filled wedding I have been a part of and worked on. I was planner, designer, and big sister - so you can only imagine how much more enthusiastic I was throughout the whole process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nThis was a simple affair that felt like an intimate dinner party with family and close friends. \u0026nbsp;The first thing Stef and Shardul told me me was how they wanted the ceremony and reception to reflect both their personalities and backgrounds. They wanted it to be modern, understated, and elegant. \u0026nbsp;We came up with an overall theme that blended both Filipino and Indian details into the decor. In both cultures, more is typically...more. \"Restrained elegance\" is what I kept in the back of my head the whole time. For the color palette, we went with nude, gold, and burgundy - which worked perfectly for the fall and looked stunning, sophisticated, and oh-so-romantic. Travel and a long distance relationship was a big part of their relationship, so we added touches of a travel theme into the details with a thrifted vintage trunk and a gold airplane cake topper. \u0026nbsp;Everything came together in a span of two months, and I'm proud to say this was a huge bargain wedding. We splurged on what mattered (food, photography, furniture rentals, the most gorgeous red peonies for the bride's bouquet) and saved on what we could (decor, favors, flowers for the centerpieces). The venue, Gamble Gardens - was an amazing discovery. It was the perfect setting that had a great combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, gardens, and classic architecture - all for a steal.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy sister was radiant - literally glowing from the inside out, and of course - as calm as could be. I was a wreck. Not because of prep chaos - it was such an emotional day for everyone, and it just hit me when I gave her that last hug before my dad walked her down the aisle. The ceremony was held in the middle of a pathway surrounded by lush greens- it felt like we were in a secret garden! Cocktails then dinner followed with a casual buffet of both Filipino and Indian Cuisine. 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhVir9v5PmTwdJJunErb8UIQUbEtH3tk0xAVyRMZUNEVsEuFtrw_7wYukULzEwJgTnAWC4Rb268Iq3QRZchAeTut-4b4MLiW6MWeEsT1d2MWm__JsSLDeIbkzSd3EUA3RIdXCB6ZnEvYbl6\/s1600\/sands10.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nTo my sister and best friend,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI love you with all my heart!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nShardul,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nthank you for making my sister\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nthe happiest she's ever been.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHead on over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/2013\/04\/11\/palo-alto-wedding-from-therese-jacinto-design-rizza-san-agustin\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStyle Me Pretty\u003C\/a\u003E to see this feature and my sister's own write up!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhB08TScrcFs8Xkc1AP_W4rjweP8jip5mEne1cxC0-AsBHNXA_W0I6wnt_01fz_b0Xoz78_imlpgoCL3JdP2qnAgtqb7RNdm-pgFuyo9IZgdjHbsES7259vDTSN-3fJIHKGqbayzlhKl08d\/s1600\/neonandneutral13.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhB08TScrcFs8Xkc1AP_W4rjweP8jip5mEne1cxC0-AsBHNXA_W0I6wnt_01fz_b0Xoz78_imlpgoCL3JdP2qnAgtqb7RNdm-pgFuyo9IZgdjHbsES7259vDTSN-3fJIHKGqbayzlhKl08d\/s1600\/neonandneutral13.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThank you so much to all our friends and family that spent the day with us! We had a blast and you made Natalie's day extra special. Special thanks to my hubby, parents and siblings who helped craft a lot of details with me, and to Ate Judy who provided the BBQ and manned the grill!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEvent design, production, invitations, favors, paper crafts \u0026amp; sweets: \u0026nbsp;Therese Jacinto Design (Craft and Couture)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVenue: Frontierland Park, Pacifica California\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMallow pop stand, pabitin \u0026amp; Bulleseye Game stand: My dad \u0026amp; sis\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTable and Chair rentals: Classic Party Rentals San Francisco\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2677805073177939855"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2677805073177939855"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2012\/10\/natalies-neon-adventure-party-part-2.html","title":"Natalie's Neon Adventure Party (Part 2)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgyMenId9rgd6WnIY7cyAQKv-ZWFgymH54SbLHhCfbg6exuqAlNFRTDedgK0ajHHghqDs9FLcz-4gorKcjHj1OBxTwxsnUQR6OjAW-UsJN9Xl_Ke2o6ffRUQ8biBFm_f7oc22AT47hrDXX\/s72-c\/neonandneutral2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-6995541348155478264"},"published":{"$t":"2012-10-09T18:24:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:47:20.277-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Natalie's Neon Adventure Party (Part 1)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjF5-9NNb33bjT8LKfe_7n21fwhyphenhyphenU45wLoVrxWSOoY7tf4l1GJiBhRxqu_Gfv7-h6U3YfFOJHN9JsGN7RM_XWtSvsEWyfwiNPmGL13e1pxl4X3FMyU4cdhJCoNbvQ-FszP8RmyUMhijvrYV\/s1600\/neonandneutral1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjF5-9NNb33bjT8LKfe_7n21fwhyphenhyphenU45wLoVrxWSOoY7tf4l1GJiBhRxqu_Gfv7-h6U3YfFOJHN9JsGN7RM_XWtSvsEWyfwiNPmGL13e1pxl4X3FMyU4cdhJCoNbvQ-FszP8RmyUMhijvrYV\/s1600\/neonandneutral1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nFor Natalie's 4th birthday we decided to go with an adventure theme. My little one loves the outdoors and is constantly so full of energy and ready to explore. This will probably be the most memorable for me since she had a hand in picking out her party theme and colors, and we had a blast crafting all the details together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nOk, I admit I went all-out this year with the invites! I wanted to avoid the e-vite's and emails since I personally love receiving snail mail goods. I've been obsessed with arrows and after Natalie and I watched Disney's Brave together, I knew we had to use the arrow theme for her adventure party. It kicked off the entire look and feel of everything. I designed a main invite and included a little \"pocket guide\" with helpful information (what to bring, what to wear, how to get there, etc.). For a modern and fresh twist, we went with neon colors mixed with neutrals. And, just to add that extra sparkle - I lined the envelopes with german gold glittered paper.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nStay tuned for more details featuring a TON of paper decor, easy DIY sweets, and fun games that all fit in with the neon and neutral adventure theme!\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6995541348155478264"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6995541348155478264"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2012\/10\/natalies-neon-adventure-party-part-1.html","title":"Natalie's Neon Adventure Party (Part 1)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjF5-9NNb33bjT8LKfe_7n21fwhyphenhyphenU45wLoVrxWSOoY7tf4l1GJiBhRxqu_Gfv7-h6U3YfFOJHN9JsGN7RM_XWtSvsEWyfwiNPmGL13e1pxl4X3FMyU4cdhJCoNbvQ-FszP8RmyUMhijvrYV\/s72-c\/neonandneutral1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-7326908368416667779"},"published":{"$t":"2012-07-12T16:15:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:47:35.674-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"London, I'm in Love (Part 2)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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It was wonderful being there in late spring. Everything was in full bloom, and we only had a day or two of authentic London fog and rain. We were there \u0026nbsp;two weeks before the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and just two months shy of the 2012 Olympics. Streets were decorated and there was a general feeling of celebration everywhere. One thing I absolutely love about this place - cleanliness and order! They have without a doubt, the best public transportation system in the world. We enjoyed taking the underground and double decker buses. Of course their world famous cabbies were also a treat. Shopping - don't get me started! I spent a lot of time in Regent and Oxford streets, as well as at the Portobello Road Market (which deserves its own post).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMost of these photos were taken by my hubby.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EView part 1 of our London trip \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2012\/07\/london-im-in-love-part-1.html\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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I'm just one of those moms that would rather be comfy and practical. However, I will never get over my love for high-heeled shoes so I make the effort to wear mom-appropriate ones when I know I don't need to be on my feet all day long.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ETop: COS by HM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EJeans: Zara\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBelt: Hermes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EPurse: Zara\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EEspadrille wedges: Michael Kors\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ESunnies: Rayban folding Wayfarers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ENecklace: COS by HM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4181400738321949990"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4181400738321949990"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2012\/07\/style-file-walk-in-park.html","title":"Style File: A Walk In The Park"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh382QEvW9s0drRNyKaWOGq3qdE6cxMXngxiqyvYYCNptVLW2bBwRc9fSPYfyEuLmJMtJaFgT8E0jJgnNlEkxsJg2zJyfkEkq-F288inpBGZ0pPGpC1eCVRmVwNVPwFkJoGYpWfWATgLZNr\/s72-c\/1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-5974605548791880352"},"published":{"$t":"2012-07-04T23:54:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:49:06.888-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Little Golden Gate"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcTmLYjTSavI5XSuR7aTOOVyPvL-btEVT8ee0AGIjhubnX3yyr6FnpUVaOD2RKWnFdwG_b1xQDyIrldgpKUyoIhOXvb97A2JnBCEgJrp1XL1jOMtfJHwPfvi3zE7SXV6U8-nQyvObdnStW\/s1600\/IMG_1782.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcTmLYjTSavI5XSuR7aTOOVyPvL-btEVT8ee0AGIjhubnX3yyr6FnpUVaOD2RKWnFdwG_b1xQDyIrldgpKUyoIhOXvb97A2JnBCEgJrp1XL1jOMtfJHwPfvi3zE7SXV6U8-nQyvObdnStW\/s640\/IMG_1782.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI'm constantly on the look-out for good shoot locations for my little one. I discovered this place during a BART ride once.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EKennedy park is off the beaten path, but it's such a fun hidden gem for photo ops! It's home to an\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Eadorable mini Golden Gate bridge play area. \u0026nbsp;Since we aren't in this side of the bay that often, we decided to drop by after our Fourth of July get-together with family for a mini photo sesh.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiSJ9ZYKgES7F0AEB8EJvQjshcvPd6ANury5kFUmD1quCO-YQ3ur7msWMYgNSxOEjW0i_vuPKOX1HbvNj_jDtMYF0MeFBb9-HV5Qk3Kqxf5YYILUeZvuRL2f4py-bTDUK_H_a3_HXeYihQ\/s1600\/IMG_1700.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiSJ9ZYKgES7F0AEB8EJvQjshcvPd6ANury5kFUmD1quCO-YQ3ur7msWMYgNSxOEjW0i_vuPKOX1HbvNj_jDtMYF0MeFBb9-HV5Qk3Kqxf5YYILUeZvuRL2f4py-bTDUK_H_a3_HXeYihQ\/s400\/IMG_1700.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijpPLTG9yolO-aadFwcXejAlObXGlBwC_k5-3YtL3BfGo3CmFcZUu8gFkAUgOEAn4o5OHToYhg2bhtsgylZ9yIQepqyo08hI78kBcA4L4wgu0-Zvf68QlPT-8dzyAyXbDs36SFZPHP5ZX-\/s1600\/IMG_1709.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ERuffled skirt: Target\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EShoes: Toms\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ELocation:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ci.union-city.ca.us\/leisure\/Sites\/kennedy_park.htm\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EKennedy Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E (Union City, Ca)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgNDe8_d8-M9YSJ40iRCoX1jJ8qq-CkipZan7hUW8O5MFvw-mfYBm_cndNN9XcnCzocnXZ-i_RP2W6HNQtr105TxbbYcflhnyye7SwJV9ia4OvB9j6qSB3S0CKJ9GWIuuKv_Gj4RXNeEfJ_\/s1600\/IMG_1572.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgNDe8_d8-M9YSJ40iRCoX1jJ8qq-CkipZan7hUW8O5MFvw-mfYBm_cndNN9XcnCzocnXZ-i_RP2W6HNQtr105TxbbYcflhnyye7SwJV9ia4OvB9j6qSB3S0CKJ9GWIuuKv_Gj4RXNeEfJ_\/s640\/IMG_1572.jpg\" width=\"425\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ESharing a few of my favorite shots from our recent trip to London!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EWe had the pleasure of staying with friends at their Notting Hill flat, probably my favorite neighborhood of all. It was a 5 minute walk to Portobello road - only the most famous antique flea market! The weather was lovely - even with the day or two of genuine London fog and showers. A few of my favorite things:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ETea and Crumpets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ERed phone booths\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ECrisp Uniforms and Tradition\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBreathtaking gardens and english roses\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe British Museum\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EVictorian Townhouses\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EPortobello Road\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ERegent and Oxford Street\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EHarrod's\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMost of these photos were taken by my hubby!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EView part 2 of our London trip \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2012\/07\/london-im-in-love-part-2.html\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/737794583772757171"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/737794583772757171"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2012\/07\/london-im-in-love-part-1.html","title":"London, I'm in Love (Part 1)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgNDe8_d8-M9YSJ40iRCoX1jJ8qq-CkipZan7hUW8O5MFvw-mfYBm_cndNN9XcnCzocnXZ-i_RP2W6HNQtr105TxbbYcflhnyye7SwJV9ia4OvB9j6qSB3S0CKJ9GWIuuKv_Gj4RXNeEfJ_\/s72-c\/IMG_1572.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-5293934507824046253"},"published":{"$t":"2011-10-31T15:49:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:49:56.729-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Baby Birkin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjH1LKZf0Za6pEiX1VEld_qwKjVAxd0ODxr35wDdWK6AbU9E_Xpiuoc81kf_JqeamKSua2ayN0UaVjX7pOMHUWm84BxjtSMthytxYbxfcDjUvPfAuqFsCne8Bt1wTkGoo83NfG908qADLyt\/s1600\/IMG_0857.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjH1LKZf0Za6pEiX1VEld_qwKjVAxd0ODxr35wDdWK6AbU9E_Xpiuoc81kf_JqeamKSua2ayN0UaVjX7pOMHUWm84BxjtSMthytxYbxfcDjUvPfAuqFsCne8Bt1wTkGoo83NfG908qADLyt\/s400\/IMG_0857.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EIt's that time of the year again! The ultimate dress-up day - Halloween! I'm continuing the tradition of creating DIY costumes for my little one. Here are the two past year's:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E2009 - \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/fall-fun-diy-cupcake-costume.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ECupcake\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYZfkTQHlKRPMoLn7btv4T834PW7bRTSg-DtY7FQ4KqopClJHXsVCkZ4XDLbBWml7MZHaAZPwznw8YJGfIkRh0RDG91dqdycghkiF1qlpaUiXidR6hYk0bTwoT-bWqgojduDwPVGr61yV0\/s1600\/cupcake-natnat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYZfkTQHlKRPMoLn7btv4T834PW7bRTSg-DtY7FQ4KqopClJHXsVCkZ4XDLbBWml7MZHaAZPwznw8YJGfIkRh0RDG91dqdycghkiF1qlpaUiXidR6hYk0bTwoT-bWqgojduDwPVGr61yV0\/s400\/cupcake-natnat.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E2010- \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/natalies-custom-chanel-costume.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EChanel Purse\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjI7vWXAlBAv1-uCzTDxex5paVi_hcUq46ccZFkU_V7TesYl171EwNjvNoym3khNokXCm4Aj9hYHJgqImTdnD_Jo99yqr-pTKV9QQmrX-iJ09M8hBdEs0CjI2OnMR4I0vfWRf79ZqDGn0mT\/s1600\/chanel+purse-natnat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjI7vWXAlBAv1-uCzTDxex5paVi_hcUq46ccZFkU_V7TesYl171EwNjvNoym3khNokXCm4Aj9hYHJgqImTdnD_Jo99yqr-pTKV9QQmrX-iJ09M8hBdEs0CjI2OnMR4I0vfWRf79ZqDGn0mT\/s400\/chanel+purse-natnat.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAnd for 2011- \"The only Birkin Victoria Beckham can't add to her collection\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjyNQPL5GK_bijljTKWYpH0pI-Cl-SRFjyE7B5EBUwmv9d3xdVRrV-KyM3dzT7o8kVo32e2qoA7IcclqzTzlL_HS96NcupoLouQu6WpPYW4BBURWUfeZNDEIleUN-oOiiK8vIa-BT5oUXM5\/s1600\/IMG_0856.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjyNQPL5GK_bijljTKWYpH0pI-Cl-SRFjyE7B5EBUwmv9d3xdVRrV-KyM3dzT7o8kVo32e2qoA7IcclqzTzlL_HS96NcupoLouQu6WpPYW4BBURWUfeZNDEIleUN-oOiiK8vIa-BT5oUXM5\/s400\/IMG_0856.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBuilding the Birkin:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI have gotten a ton of emails from people asking if I could sell these or give them tips on how to make them. People, I do this as a hobby and craft activity that I enjoy. I'm really sorry but these are not for sale! As for the DIY tutorials - these pieces are pretty much like \"sculptures\", and I myself have no clue how I get from point A to point B sometimes. I can provide you with a list of materials and a general idea, but the steps are pretty hard for me to explain (sorry, I'm just really horrible at giving instructions, period.). I don't use a pattern and basically just create as I go.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMaterials I used:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EPleather ($27 at Britex Fabrics)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EPleather purse handles ($12 at Britex Fabrics)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EOld cardboard box (free)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EGold cardstock (Michael's.. one sheet leftover from last year's costume)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EGold Padlock \u0026amp; clasp (recycled from another purse)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EGlue Gun\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ENeedle and Thread\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EHere it is in progress:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVj-wqNYTeR87H35gqlfdbHNSlKkrQNkSHhMy-4XXRmMXMhbz0vkBmruKMyZgBlBStxNaqaLITVtsAcLmNuWWy9scCh4OVyHoopemSYKGONG6ypFWrJBA3mshQQ8TMizIVuxABvfnEiZJB\/s1600\/IMG_0819.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVj-wqNYTeR87H35gqlfdbHNSlKkrQNkSHhMy-4XXRmMXMhbz0vkBmruKMyZgBlBStxNaqaLITVtsAcLmNuWWy9scCh4OVyHoopemSYKGONG6ypFWrJBA3mshQQ8TMizIVuxABvfnEiZJB\/s400\/IMG_0819.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMy Baby Birkin:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-467qMhhb7_vYJdVx46-sq_GfPhWk-pkojnky73m8Ffk7QOCBis1ldWfS5lxeCore7SIg1cM1UGUbW9MKCqFcw1oMLHqDnn8gD9IRcVe_CrhKg7l3-s9n1ixbSnTTtFy7FF_-DVxOAGcx\/s1600\/IMG_0825.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-467qMhhb7_vYJdVx46-sq_GfPhWk-pkojnky73m8Ffk7QOCBis1ldWfS5lxeCore7SIg1cM1UGUbW9MKCqFcw1oMLHqDnn8gD9IRcVe_CrhKg7l3-s9n1ixbSnTTtFy7FF_-DVxOAGcx\/s400\/IMG_0825.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: separate; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EA few weeks ago I hosted a bridal dinner party for my good friend Jackielyn. Inspired by her (and my own) heritage, I challenged myself to design something fresh - aka a style you haven't seen in any design blogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #999999; line-height: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\"Luxe Filipiniana\" is my interpretation of \u0026nbsp;the glamorous side of Filipino style. It's a modern blend of Spanish opulence and rustic charm.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #999999; line-height: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EDetails\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivk0XDqrjXkqkLci6XhWIK2DYtiOixxzdvon8kNmeLOiloeDFPtCL6tpTD92a2KzhYd1GaOyirV9VqkSEXS_uV7yrw0yZCONggasSoQjiS_PKC9rOQ4CRFuzUlYjNMKkJbRw7JnIxzaKK9\/s1600\/IMG_0093.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivk0XDqrjXkqkLci6XhWIK2DYtiOixxzdvon8kNmeLOiloeDFPtCL6tpTD92a2KzhYd1GaOyirV9VqkSEXS_uV7yrw0yZCONggasSoQjiS_PKC9rOQ4CRFuzUlYjNMKkJbRw7JnIxzaKK9\/s400\/IMG_0093.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EMost people think of coconuts and beautiful beaches when they think of the Philippines. I wanted to emphasize the more glamorous side of our culture.\u0026nbsp;We're also known for our amazing hand crafted goods, natural resources, and (thanks to over 300 years of Spanish occupation) we have a very rich eclectic style that's evident in architecture, fashion, and art. I tried to translate this style with the use of gilded embossed paper that evokes meticulously carved art and furniture, wood grain card stock, crocheted lace, intricate \"doily\" edging, and some \"capiz\" accents.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJGwgb7_5im3O7jOwWV15bdiQRtI1QwjA_VUksvoIWbBbcJVuyQN5lb_OflDhRynCK1XXrvLWke5zf10aYmQ40XWzrzvuXVhMlYuxhKeUPasRIEjehZKC6n5MZtR91UbYN2avI1-MlmRIn\/s1600\/IMG_0079.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJGwgb7_5im3O7jOwWV15bdiQRtI1QwjA_VUksvoIWbBbcJVuyQN5lb_OflDhRynCK1XXrvLWke5zf10aYmQ40XWzrzvuXVhMlYuxhKeUPasRIEjehZKC6n5MZtR91UbYN2avI1-MlmRIn\/s400\/IMG_0079.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh2S1e1PI_A63rfNf4o37RLlE5iwapy-L2I8WkhoUwEk-A3M-b7HR-cQYRVDy94TL-nhHl6znN6Nay1XHI9kOZu9h_k90Kd5nbX-sg6AoWzaz7jVnW7z5wIVUapwx2VK4zWJVXIQYyJw_Ms\/s1600\/IMG_0144.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh2S1e1PI_A63rfNf4o37RLlE5iwapy-L2I8WkhoUwEk-A3M-b7HR-cQYRVDy94TL-nhHl6znN6Nay1XHI9kOZu9h_k90Kd5nbX-sg6AoWzaz7jVnW7z5wIVUapwx2VK4zWJVXIQYyJw_Ms\/s400\/IMG_0144.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EView my previous post on these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/luxe-filipiniana.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Eprint goods\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ELocation\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI love the capiz chandelier and vintage mirrors at Intramuros! The Filipino restaurant lent the perfect backdrop to our theme.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEibFwI7Ve68ZdZn2A7FrmEDn6xBRMf49xe3GhgaqihrlqJuXe4VXPD0psHDsB7DZSs2cEnptRVDZN57ba2AgJfeHL4zX41z1g4Kgt2x6wFSg4LKnZYrqQasaJDXx441zmAhwzix9zNJGPAb\/s1600\/IMG_0095.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEibFwI7Ve68ZdZn2A7FrmEDn6xBRMf49xe3GhgaqihrlqJuXe4VXPD0psHDsB7DZSs2cEnptRVDZN57ba2AgJfeHL4zX41z1g4Kgt2x6wFSg4LKnZYrqQasaJDXx441zmAhwzix9zNJGPAb\/s400\/IMG_0095.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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It was unexpected and fresh! Popular local flowers in the Philippines are orchids, hibiscus, and jasmine. But for some reason I always think of home when I see Bougainvillea - lots of Filipino homes have large trellises or walls fully cloaked in them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYlfEnYDNYw849zpPcwR1dRDME7p8z04rqx2DtirnpLjEfqETzBwXgty0ICXO_Az3AfEeflYxXC9BC76UByX2RDvwTgwraQ-0arTYYA_VlYTHi2fHWENg-jVzwoP0tSC7DAcPMM8msXPxM\/s1600\/IMG_0145.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYlfEnYDNYw849zpPcwR1dRDME7p8z04rqx2DtirnpLjEfqETzBwXgty0ICXO_Az3AfEeflYxXC9BC76UByX2RDvwTgwraQ-0arTYYA_VlYTHi2fHWENg-jVzwoP0tSC7DAcPMM8msXPxM\/s400\/IMG_0145.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPRm9aYkO67eeOtaVjHgZ_MblJ14wClk46Tmyp6RwISkEP2PUA3CMqF_3tFmM8AZFlf3YY-ZBxsqzcpNyRJyr7w6a8D6IXjh2zwNmT0i7hP-oc1yj-02QlOGTMsT2SWwc3sc3f3H_Bz1Ci\/s1600\/IMG_0154.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPRm9aYkO67eeOtaVjHgZ_MblJ14wClk46Tmyp6RwISkEP2PUA3CMqF_3tFmM8AZFlf3YY-ZBxsqzcpNyRJyr7w6a8D6IXjh2zwNmT0i7hP-oc1yj-02QlOGTMsT2SWwc3sc3f3H_Bz1Ci\/s400\/IMG_0154.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThe Food\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EChef Cocoy whipped up some ahh-mazing dishes for the party! For starters, everyone was served a refreshing summer salad of mangoes, shrimp, and tomatoes. Dinner consisted of hearty traditional Filipino \"comfort food\" dishes. And for the grande finale - dessert, we had \"Bibingka\" souffle (a more fancy version of a popular rice cake), \"turon ala mode\" (deep fried phyllo-wrapped bananas), and a little buffet of cupcakes (tropical flavors), mango bars, and silvanas (a buttercream and cashew wafer pastry).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLsYNdsCrHhjfMxiGoV-q2mowVlmc-8zdmJr_wXvqCBZJ349iegodIsU5GxcBZgrSvhOML8kxMYwQv-63hWArcd18HmYlH6uUNlGvW3pZvQGwIBQqB8j2F2HfKh08MZGuUow-s97ziOpC4\/s1600\/IMG_0156.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLsYNdsCrHhjfMxiGoV-q2mowVlmc-8zdmJr_wXvqCBZJ349iegodIsU5GxcBZgrSvhOML8kxMYwQv-63hWArcd18HmYlH6uUNlGvW3pZvQGwIBQqB8j2F2HfKh08MZGuUow-s97ziOpC4\/s400\/IMG_0156.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirGUWa7MaahXVhCIZWuXcy9AIkG_30uEOypgGmtOTK3ouR_lGX26UVcdJGk_uqRN9kXjTGmjcbD3NcIxG3FqU_fIbgmixpbH0t0kFuh0Jj90t35mllEIL6ErWzZ3_Qs89hz9DI2sFt5jfs\/s1600\/IMG_0158.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirGUWa7MaahXVhCIZWuXcy9AIkG_30uEOypgGmtOTK3ouR_lGX26UVcdJGk_uqRN9kXjTGmjcbD3NcIxG3FqU_fIbgmixpbH0t0kFuh0Jj90t35mllEIL6ErWzZ3_Qs89hz9DI2sFt5jfs\/s400\/IMG_0158.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2HxyLbJ7LOwlcq2ibkhgSKUtiXrRE8bUFyvaVcyLiWo_g39_GMfnJqaOxlbmlPJbn9VgohkhpIBNlAPy3N7yem_m_sxEv4oIzVFGbF11hbtH6ZuaN5wPFA66r_MvqL0l3lMGxw3-Gz5y4\/s1600\/IMG_0159.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2HxyLbJ7LOwlcq2ibkhgSKUtiXrRE8bUFyvaVcyLiWo_g39_GMfnJqaOxlbmlPJbn9VgohkhpIBNlAPy3N7yem_m_sxEv4oIzVFGbF11hbtH6ZuaN5wPFA66r_MvqL0l3lMGxw3-Gz5y4\/s400\/IMG_0159.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirppp9skOWKjOZPRJoAjkk1JFIOqPFm778v_24vfRYxi4K5mYlRQIpwR2ukDFC2plV8ZO9mNExMOuuUoikvqCcElTSdAjuR3zo7Hz0nk9Q1R5d29uAFb4hYMnor48xRdXdoGeA2FI9Vq3w\/s1600\/IMG_0160.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirppp9skOWKjOZPRJoAjkk1JFIOqPFm778v_24vfRYxi4K5mYlRQIpwR2ukDFC2plV8ZO9mNExMOuuUoikvqCcElTSdAjuR3zo7Hz0nk9Q1R5d29uAFb4hYMnor48xRdXdoGeA2FI9Vq3w\/s400\/IMG_0160.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI had a blast putting this event together and designing the details! It was great digging back into my roots and learning how to translate my heritage into something chic, fresh, and inspiring.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKAgOO05DB_LDNgE4zHVCE7uH-G3eJ2GHzDhqX9_hq65ZcK1ZJlfIp3bS0DMBnDDSpsPDpC_yW1dGF9zU7kQ5abs3pNIdifd4QvjH4sZJdV7bl9V1j-GwTNZop43EVM6ru9X-0f1wGrbIK\/s1600\/Theresesignature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKAgOO05DB_LDNgE4zHVCE7uH-G3eJ2GHzDhqX9_hq65ZcK1ZJlfIp3bS0DMBnDDSpsPDpC_yW1dGF9zU7kQ5abs3pNIdifd4QvjH4sZJdV7bl9V1j-GwTNZop43EVM6ru9X-0f1wGrbIK\/s200\/Theresesignature.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/7311196136499045726"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/7311196136499045726"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/08\/luxe-filipiniana-dinner-party.html","title":"A Luxe Filipiniana Dinner Party"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiS5avajt3vYCUKVJLeJ7MvZOooue3euko4ippXv327opyKoVPTCkVEN6cfdXgK2bm9I7qWcOSrAJNaBerUGQVoqP1dFuX59TMBQPEXSRV2puWGprjJ-eCnqEL3vhxtmRkjBnph1lXPfCfP\/s72-c\/IMG_0116.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-6446627745716312979"},"published":{"$t":"2011-08-08T23:09:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:50:18.311-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Little Spaces: Natalie's Garden"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiV64Er3e6K1ONU5_oLEUhfZLjL5Bp8V2pU1MTkqq8td8Bx3cO7vQJK3rI-hWYgd886ZiVKGa2MZKN7eX72Yt0vz7vPA3a91c0uJ4xjn9bxMF1HVm1dHEZ1IOpKb5035-uYuTKtYTXg51zI\/s1600\/IMG_9999.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiV64Er3e6K1ONU5_oLEUhfZLjL5Bp8V2pU1MTkqq8td8Bx3cO7vQJK3rI-hWYgd886ZiVKGa2MZKN7eX72Yt0vz7vPA3a91c0uJ4xjn9bxMF1HVm1dHEZ1IOpKb5035-uYuTKtYTXg51zI\/s400\/IMG_9999.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAnd....we're back!! I've had a busy past couple of months and the blog posts have surely piled up. Lots of projects are in the works, and I can't wait to share bits and pieces of them in the next few months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EHere's something fun and light to start with - Natalie's corner of the house! My little princess' play space is coming along (finally!) with a couple of DIY projects here and there. After two years of neglect, we are slowly transitioning her \"nursery\" into a playroom. The room was never finished since she arrived a bit too early and then we found that having her sleep with us was more practical. Eventually the nursery became a storage room\/walk-in closet and the family's\u0026nbsp;favorite dumping ground. I completely lost it one day when I came home and just couldn't stand all the toys cluttered around our house. Natalie needed her own little nook, where she could learn how to put all her things away.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EA few things about the space:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E1. The Grass is always greener....\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EOur house was built in 1980, and along with it came deep green wall-to-wall carpeting. The entire first floor has been replaced with light hard wood - however due to time and budgetary constraints, we decided to take on the second floor slowly. Hence, the green carpets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI'm sure it was amazing back in the day - but \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI wasn't feeling it. After a long and hard decision, we decided to just give the carpet in this room a \u0026nbsp;good deep cleaning and basically live with it till we could move along with renovation plans. Well here's a perfect example of making lemonade when life gives you lemons - or should I say making \"grass\" when life gives you green carpets! The room came together over time and slowly turned into a little vintage + contemporary \"garden\"- inspired play space. Before Natalie was born, I had painted the walls this lovely soft gray hue and had already sewed and installed the yellow drapes. About a year and a half ago, I stumbled upon a wonderful wall decal kit in the clearance bin at Target - SOLD. It took me five minutes to compose a \"scene\" and stick 'em all up. It's amazing what $5 can do to a room- and to green carpet! It's not just green anymore, now it's \"grass\". The color has really grown on me (pun intended). I actually love how it gives the perfect pop of color and pairs really well with the room's muted scheme. Lesson learned: work the challenge instead of eliminating it - almost anything can work given the right treatment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E2. Get what you want....\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI got these chairs at a super discount store a year ago. They were cute - but not exactly what I wanted. The plastic leather was definitely a breeze to clean up - but it just looked too \"office-y\" and dull for a little girl's room. I had them reupholstered with some leftover fabric from a previous project, painted the legs, and got exactly what I wanted - a comfy cozy chair that was chic enough for \u0026nbsp;mom, yet pretty enough for the princess.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJnm-YBOV8k7BpxFkdxkOVSlEzHeWLsI5lE1WIpXnsGBMsChz_bPn6Ej2XRR497MogcswLc1Ic9ITgN9p7GlO_wAwsTqfPro1m0ZacZXIqCz4YoZ_psqQbqTASozyltsGZvJjBVI56X6Lc\/s1600\/IMG_7954.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJnm-YBOV8k7BpxFkdxkOVSlEzHeWLsI5lE1WIpXnsGBMsChz_bPn6Ej2XRR497MogcswLc1Ic9ITgN9p7GlO_wAwsTqfPro1m0ZacZXIqCz4YoZ_psqQbqTASozyltsGZvJjBVI56X6Lc\/s320\/IMG_7954.jpg\" style=\"cursor: move;\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E3. Another person's trash......\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EA couple of things in her room are reused and re purposed:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe two gray bookcases were featured in a previous \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/nursery-transformation-book-case.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Epost\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;I painted them and lined them with a moire-type of paper - see more of the before and after \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/nursery-transformation-book-case.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. They're the perfect solution for toy storage and display - everything is within Natalie's reach and she can sort all her toys into the fabric bins.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghxWT7kcb1kQlBj7vGOvKnruThsoP26un9YofGpq-1-srKULtSvEZCCzGg_ITncgj7HgRQoLZvAuv-TXcQoUbHxdOKEafHHtEXEaAWYJ1RF60buyGeOajpKcGZwKsV2QXvJlAbBryXDBQr\/s1600\/IMG_8015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghxWT7kcb1kQlBj7vGOvKnruThsoP26un9YofGpq-1-srKULtSvEZCCzGg_ITncgj7HgRQoLZvAuv-TXcQoUbHxdOKEafHHtEXEaAWYJ1RF60buyGeOajpKcGZwKsV2QXvJlAbBryXDBQr\/s320\/IMG_8015.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtbJlGxs1X0LiLkNo1EYIm5olBgShFxxFw_XV1LyKtB_cbkrktHAcHyOgXi7zbF7TRv2qJrDZt6GqUS5U8mljl5JIcWiEEaOTuM1Zs9tVgsoyVEQ0GM5JcpGUuzVgykSdwErbcrXqPjKmO\/s1600\/IMG_8024.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtbJlGxs1X0LiLkNo1EYIm5olBgShFxxFw_XV1LyKtB_cbkrktHAcHyOgXi7zbF7TRv2qJrDZt6GqUS5U8mljl5JIcWiEEaOTuM1Zs9tVgsoyVEQ0GM5JcpGUuzVgykSdwErbcrXqPjKmO\/s320\/IMG_8024.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003Ebookcases before and after\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI wanted to create a little seating area for Natalie. We had two Ikea footstools sitting around the house, so I positioned them side-by-side and created a little banquette sandwiched\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;between the two bookends. Bonus: these footstools can store more toys inside! Large fluffy throw pillows finish off the banquette and are great to lay on the floor for lounging or story time. The play table was a huge bargain from Pottery Barn - on clearance, with additional savings from my Design Trade discount.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe banquette area gives the room a custom \"built-in\" look.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjTP_pWX52QTDGRpZ7pOvzCZqjV0vYAL67jxGZTU0fMkPASOTIGYwj3EbL7D-cfhl-uKt-wPzvp3FsktyjtUCfyLKF8R0_-04TLl343U4YOrwSSZoW90vQYmK9bRRi4aFdmx9CYgb9C7sgP\/s1600\/ektorp-bromma-footstool__19437_PE104730_S4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjTP_pWX52QTDGRpZ7pOvzCZqjV0vYAL67jxGZTU0fMkPASOTIGYwj3EbL7D-cfhl-uKt-wPzvp3FsktyjtUCfyLKF8R0_-04TLl343U4YOrwSSZoW90vQYmK9bRRi4aFdmx9CYgb9C7sgP\/s320\/ektorp-bromma-footstool__19437_PE104730_S4.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EIkea Ektorp Bromma footstool\/ottoman\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ETo accessorize the space and add more storage, I picked up baskets and old trunks\/makeup cases at thrift stores, flea markets and vintage fairs. I also scored a lovely play tea set, kitchen and food sets, and books. \u0026nbsp; For the artwork - I framed and displayed some of Natalie's own creations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ENatalie loves her room and enjoys hosting garden tea parties. It's going to grow with her needs, which is why I had to be thrifty and crafty. I think it can transition from kiddie play space to a tween's bedroom wonderfully without much work!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ENatalie's Garden Play Space \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh9AVFUJvly0rGryY9V9KYGGga46uwQtm2P5qFC8Bs4LY7ihSl-5jbL-XngQ5EAfAbLwY4aGNIY7gK3I2p4Kd99tysdAi8OxB3DhxmlPhTv83gJRnmdPpeA2fWHY7Uvyo-_U8vFBLOkc7g4\/s1600\/IMG_9987.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMore DIY decor fun on Natalie's corner in the next few months!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKAgOO05DB_LDNgE4zHVCE7uH-G3eJ2GHzDhqX9_hq65ZcK1ZJlfIp3bS0DMBnDDSpsPDpC_yW1dGF9zU7kQ5abs3pNIdifd4QvjH4sZJdV7bl9V1j-GwTNZop43EVM6ru9X-0f1wGrbIK\/s1600\/Theresesignature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjV4jBLp9uSLTz0DPbpIaM4muBxiC6RrUrEUdjqJCzzfUBk2XXCfr4JxlW0EQ4w5qu2GTuPmTb5LB61ZoQX1LIF2O4YARDnplklkk9QcJTQnPCjAVVrx4sQ3gGhNCTZT3CbBAiWkj3MaYJA\/s1600\/IMG_9771.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjV4jBLp9uSLTz0DPbpIaM4muBxiC6RrUrEUdjqJCzzfUBk2XXCfr4JxlW0EQ4w5qu2GTuPmTb5LB61ZoQX1LIF2O4YARDnplklkk9QcJTQnPCjAVVrx4sQ3gGhNCTZT3CbBAiWkj3MaYJA\/s400\/IMG_9771.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThere's nothing like getting together with your closest friends and having some fun in the sun! We love to spontaneously plan picnics throughout the year - specially on gorgeous SF weather days. This year we hit up one of our fave spots close to the water. I couldn't resist and brought along a few things to dress up our little BBQ.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EIt was casual and festive - just great food, sublime weather, and awesome company!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EFor gatherings like this, I like to plan out one or two \"focal\" gathering spots to dress up. This is a great way to add touches of decor without going all-out and over-the-top cheesy. Thoughtful little details here and there make a big statement, and you can always achieve this without spending a lot. Here are the five things I purchased (yes, I didn't even craft a thing) that gave a simple picnic a modern casual americana look:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E1. Trader Joe's \"Vintage Cola\" - red, white, \u0026amp; blue - 'nuff said!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E2. Reusable stripey straws from Dollar Tree\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E3. American flag banner from Cost Plus World Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E4. \"Newsprint\" food wrappers (for the burgers) from Cost Plus World Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E5. Pack of 3 flags from Target\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EEverything else I already owned. It really boils down to how you style everything together. We all pitched in some home made goodies and had a no-fuss amazing lunch. I prefer gatherings like this over any fancy sit-down meal!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhEUMPW35kwP5SLrqguT9ZE_eRM0XXDWD4zq1xM5Bv_q1VG7mo0b9GXEna7oWqmWMwuHi4l6A1B9vtMV-X2IChhleiFbgeiZev2_W1RcblPCRuKE3nFJ2eWyKMmAB2jnwQ7ZX8l7CAfqS4g\/s1600\/IMG_9738.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhEUMPW35kwP5SLrqguT9ZE_eRM0XXDWD4zq1xM5Bv_q1VG7mo0b9GXEna7oWqmWMwuHi4l6A1B9vtMV-X2IChhleiFbgeiZev2_W1RcblPCRuKE3nFJ2eWyKMmAB2jnwQ7ZX8l7CAfqS4g\/s320\/IMG_9738.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjVUGe65VMZxLYPiaJrtK26KBHvOwrvSVM088HAIZUBuU_803uDhVvI5OzbpMjfmp7RYEGM4oRuVG6BexkyiYEEpJeINjTAa4UP2Qs-dVBKcHhZYIGqpX53zAY1Pk0zy-ScfHp4SEBfO-z6\/s1600\/IMG_9800.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjOh0pQrOHbBo_pn8Sm65f8t2nlLnGHBmPaw9yKR05Ch4MzgFB9iOH_0eIyxGEYquscrP75Cl0OSiFAIlF4XJTq62Rxz__IepoSEhnsDYKm23-zZgGM-qdmsMyX3NY3XXwhWGBVTbyuMV9f\/s1600\/IMG_9566.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjOh0pQrOHbBo_pn8Sm65f8t2nlLnGHBmPaw9yKR05Ch4MzgFB9iOH_0eIyxGEYquscrP75Cl0OSiFAIlF4XJTq62Rxz__IepoSEhnsDYKm23-zZgGM-qdmsMyX3NY3XXwhWGBVTbyuMV9f\/s400\/IMG_9566.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ESummer is finally here! I've been super swamped with work and life that my little blog here hasn't gotten much love lately. Here's a little something colorful, sweet, and fun to start the weekend with! I know, I know, another edibles post - in the past month I've frosted a lacy cake, made custom ballet-inspired cookies, and now more sweets. I promise I'll get back to the actual design stuff when I've recovered from this need to be in my kitchen.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ESweet Summer Treat: Ice Cream Cupcakes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI recently styled a fun and colorful kiddie birthday bash for my sister. The celebrant had a special request- my red velvet cupcakes. I wanted to make them more special, and decided to try something new. She loves ice cream, so why not combine the two? Here we have a fun new twist to two favorite desserts - the non-melting, super easy and fun to make Ice Cream Cupcakes (aka cupcakes baked in cones).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVHBQO5ZUKQzYRr9DlDhhVIeZ3XybUknXjucJBIzaHHZfaN9Q_j-s64Pmm4Re_rbFT-sDe3Vy022ELvqKi49N3fuuQAADQ79iXvdptrQ-N-kkXbUGdmnHDEmsqTJyNH8QHjfjghzouuSQr\/s1600\/IMG_9570.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVHBQO5ZUKQzYRr9DlDhhVIeZ3XybUknXjucJBIzaHHZfaN9Q_j-s64Pmm4Re_rbFT-sDe3Vy022ELvqKi49N3fuuQAADQ79iXvdptrQ-N-kkXbUGdmnHDEmsqTJyNH8QHjfjghzouuSQr\/s320\/IMG_9570.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhCCjB-yWen3xm-vwrm2T68kgkrQ9HU3VJ-ZRguL0lNdcbd0PqS8eiFpBkjVQLEc7x8JeVXoPLNOcbVszh5QYWH21kbwXqbEPOAkll7RZzKciYazx2KxqFob1ZxwcODbT1OGR0V7NnPm-A5\/s1600\/IMG_9579.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EFor the simple DIY instructions on how to make these scrumptious treats, check out my feature on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/glamomamas.com\/2011\/07\/fun-kitchen-ice-cream-cupcakes\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EGlamomamas\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EHave a delicious weekend!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKAgOO05DB_LDNgE4zHVCE7uH-G3eJ2GHzDhqX9_hq65ZcK1ZJlfIp3bS0DMBnDDSpsPDpC_yW1dGF9zU7kQ5abs3pNIdifd4QvjH4sZJdV7bl9V1j-GwTNZop43EVM6ru9X-0f1wGrbIK\/s1600\/Theresesignature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiP2e2JWtbI6ULZgAHq9fELlpxfQ6uGn_rFfkKJ3CCyXJwR7bJ0KadtoHvNsPc5zBQHyRFL6p1kFXOeNKEir5w5j8owMyUYnxZ9xBapAVuQOO_FpF6BKmKGNPZp88TXLgskokKVr7LrefMt\/s1600\/IMG_9218.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiP2e2JWtbI6ULZgAHq9fELlpxfQ6uGn_rFfkKJ3CCyXJwR7bJ0KadtoHvNsPc5zBQHyRFL6p1kFXOeNKEir5w5j8owMyUYnxZ9xBapAVuQOO_FpF6BKmKGNPZp88TXLgskokKVr7LrefMt\/s640\/IMG_9218.jpg\" width=\"424\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EIt's been crazy these past few weeks here at the studio! It was so nice to wind down this past weekend and spend some quality time with my family and friends. As you all know by now, I'm a proud mama and never hesitate to share projects and photos that are all about my little one. Sunday marked my first official stage mom experience. It was Natalie's first dance recital, and I couldn't help but make it just a little bit more special and memorable for her.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI baked and decorated some cookies from scratch - some toe shoes and tutus! This was a last minute decision, and I didn't have any cookie cutters for what I wanted to make. I was left with no choice but to hand cut each cookie with a knife. Yup! Now that I think about it, it's really a perfect example of what I do - custom, unique, hand-crafted....made with love!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EWe handed these treats out to Natalie's ballerina buddies and to friends and family that made it to the show.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhuVo0K7nqQPtR2RQZAhD6_eQeuWT4LGSXxS813P1jktHhC2qgxqDjJpt67ua-x6XEBp4dzrWy0W0uJ_obBZ4EfHxKHJYzd6_WhqZqUElPRr980_G7XjHqtZXVn3hO1DkP7CMYnUPFkWsw5\/s1600\/IMG_9213.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAt the end of her performance, we gifted her with a little \"pretty in pink\" ballerina bouquet I pulled together. \u0026nbsp;English garden roses, lisianthus, and lotus flowers in blush hues - all tied together, wrapped and adorned with a \"Bravo\" medallion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ENatalie really stole the show and every one's hearts!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThis is all inspiring me to style a ballerina shoot! 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Since Natalie was born, it really hasn't gotten much use. It's taking quite a while because of my jam-packed schedule - I only get to work on it a few hours a week. First on the list was giving a pair of old book cases a fresh new look. I plan on using it for Natalie's books and toy bins.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI planned on a budget makeover. \u0026nbsp;Spending a load of money on a playroom just doesn't make sense - kids grow and outgrow things so quickly! These book cases were practically free and only required a simple sprucing up to give it a designer look.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EHere's the before shot of one book case:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghxWT7kcb1kQlBj7vGOvKnruThsoP26un9YofGpq-1-srKULtSvEZCCzGg_ITncgj7HgRQoLZvAuv-TXcQoUbHxdOKEafHHtEXEaAWYJ1RF60buyGeOajpKcGZwKsV2QXvJlAbBryXDBQr\/s1600\/IMG_8015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghxWT7kcb1kQlBj7vGOvKnruThsoP26un9YofGpq-1-srKULtSvEZCCzGg_ITncgj7HgRQoLZvAuv-TXcQoUbHxdOKEafHHtEXEaAWYJ1RF60buyGeOajpKcGZwKsV2QXvJlAbBryXDBQr\/s400\/IMG_8015.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;And the after (obviously not styled for the playroom yet):\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtbJlGxs1X0LiLkNo1EYIm5olBgShFxxFw_XV1LyKtB_cbkrktHAcHyOgXi7zbF7TRv2qJrDZt6GqUS5U8mljl5JIcWiEEaOTuM1Zs9tVgsoyVEQ0GM5JcpGUuzVgykSdwErbcrXqPjKmO\/s1600\/IMG_8024.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtbJlGxs1X0LiLkNo1EYIm5olBgShFxxFw_XV1LyKtB_cbkrktHAcHyOgXi7zbF7TRv2qJrDZt6GqUS5U8mljl5JIcWiEEaOTuM1Zs9tVgsoyVEQ0GM5JcpGUuzVgykSdwErbcrXqPjKmO\/s400\/IMG_8024.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQArK66iRo-X-aFzbWrNpnTMzBcxOUAujEiKjCo163tw6JKw2jf31kawYKP1TsT4SFstyCOQ0dXxNLhIQitBmgYWS5C3GtYhbQzSTitiq9RmF3N81v09onm7yfOK1tauRCfgM-Rphowx3I\/s1600\/IMG_8021.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQArK66iRo-X-aFzbWrNpnTMzBcxOUAujEiKjCo163tw6JKw2jf31kawYKP1TsT4SFstyCOQ0dXxNLhIQitBmgYWS5C3GtYhbQzSTitiq9RmF3N81v09onm7yfOK1tauRCfgM-Rphowx3I\/s400\/IMG_8021.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI used two cans of spray paint in a dove grey color (just a shade or two darker than the wall's). Then to give the piece a little more interest, I covered the backboard with a wonderful moire-type of \"wallpaper\" (adhesive drawer liners - best thing ever!). I'm extremely happy with how it turned out! It's chic and will stand the test of time. It's something that can grow with her needs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe next project is her play table and chairs- hopefully that will be done this week! More updates soon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKAgOO05DB_LDNgE4zHVCE7uH-G3eJ2GHzDhqX9_hq65ZcK1ZJlfIp3bS0DMBnDDSpsPDpC_yW1dGF9zU7kQ5abs3pNIdifd4QvjH4sZJdV7bl9V1j-GwTNZop43EVM6ru9X-0f1wGrbIK\/s1600\/Theresesignature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKAgOO05DB_LDNgE4zHVCE7uH-G3eJ2GHzDhqX9_hq65ZcK1ZJlfIp3bS0DMBnDDSpsPDpC_yW1dGF9zU7kQ5abs3pNIdifd4QvjH4sZJdV7bl9V1j-GwTNZop43EVM6ru9X-0f1wGrbIK\/s200\/Theresesignature.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4209707110379536374"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4209707110379536374"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/05\/nursery-transformation-book-case.html","title":"Nursery Transformation: Bookcase"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtE_Y6lThbtks46zGeUgEfk5MunlQX5QUjlDfmVNz8ZjezT1Gi2xGlAKUDEY7rEGcpoqdx3mxrYEvStyskcD-hziDnE2UphIwAfkildj7qAeSwIQKkwu_cIz1kgQI3Pw\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtbJlGxs1X0LiLkNo1EYIm5olBgShFxxFw_XV1LyKtB_cbkrktHAcHyOgXi7zbF7TRv2qJrDZt6GqUS5U8mljl5JIcWiEEaOTuM1Zs9tVgsoyVEQ0GM5JcpGUuzVgykSdwErbcrXqPjKmO\/s72-c\/IMG_8024.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-4421597507943348817"},"published":{"$t":"2011-02-14T10:14:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:52:49.956-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Our Little Valentine"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh8ccO-K0VJzWg6FrqwODm3wLNMRK_-msYnuQkhRdXqmFWAw2zJHmSJ93TCaT65Wqpl1wzDaoO-xVXGn5C-2wPP27JF7dvEWmYMIEEMouplJDmyN9xXRIQX8jFfQ14s0YXY4NmwWAtK2bY\/s1600\/IMG_7249+copy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh8ccO-K0VJzWg6FrqwODm3wLNMRK_-msYnuQkhRdXqmFWAw2zJHmSJ93TCaT65Wqpl1wzDaoO-xVXGn5C-2wPP27JF7dvEWmYMIEEMouplJDmyN9xXRIQX8jFfQ14s0YXY4NmwWAtK2bY\/s640\/IMG_7249+copy.jpg\" width=\"425\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMy little Natalie starring in our Valentine's gift to her papa. I took these photos a couple of weeks ago. We had a picnic in the park with gorgeous weather, some simple props, and a whole lot of love. Happy Heart's Day everyone!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiv7fAyR_uFiUbbbfrNwAeo-POf5JiouEHcQNhrcp2xJ_ddaHoE3oNu5N6gz4vlU5ZHP9TYf0EzlGeG8ZZoS4fifUpEQ1npnMDy_TobGM2tikLBH7v4iSDvbyaiisZxUPnFkzrGwhFrwd8\/s1600\/natwithsign2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiv7fAyR_uFiUbbbfrNwAeo-POf5JiouEHcQNhrcp2xJ_ddaHoE3oNu5N6gz4vlU5ZHP9TYf0EzlGeG8ZZoS4fifUpEQ1npnMDy_TobGM2tikLBH7v4iSDvbyaiisZxUPnFkzrGwhFrwd8\/s320\/natwithsign2.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi7AiMkbo-401ed7wAph3Ij3iYyJmhToYrFBkmDaU1AznucVhHdEQXe5ShTB-mxwES0zwMsvV0O5M4nUYiIm-PC5GQdbAfliAvtzMkavOQlqOp7ZyMI7Xv0mfDhyfvhVLmj-NWpAEVRuRY\/s1600\/IMG_7243.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipMMn-pWQvUD69nGVce0b0jtQZ78SOnbFZyjOMycoDOXwH4AQ8A3xTtMfJi9PzN5LuxtIVK15Nke0Wsje7n3Lq89iWheRcvL_7_AqfJPzDYiMXIfdf_qjZdniPXOMphygunXu7MNE488g\/s1600\/IMG_3663.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipMMn-pWQvUD69nGVce0b0jtQZ78SOnbFZyjOMycoDOXwH4AQ8A3xTtMfJi9PzN5LuxtIVK15Nke0Wsje7n3Lq89iWheRcvL_7_AqfJPzDYiMXIfdf_qjZdniPXOMphygunXu7MNE488g\/s400\/IMG_3663.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EHere's my little Natalie in this year's Halloween costume! Last year's \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/fall-fun-diy-cupcake-costume.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Ecupcake\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E was such a big hit, it inspired and challenged me to do something just as unique. I got a lot of suggestions from friends and family, and a \"purse\" was a popular choice. But of course, it couldn't be just any purse. I had to make the task more difficult for myself and pattern it after an iconic bag - the classic quilted Chanel purse! The little fashionista is very much into purses and shoes - and anything girly just like mama, so this was such a fun costume for her.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiX2HRVu1t9o9XyiRrmKSPmdB6ceITbfzeTkkEnX3rCcawqGRJ31OeuKLLwjiurhr7Q1ErsTBlhWhbITXMO_t8BYIRfsrdOmQlYjXiNYfCW3Y7Y8DP_8P4yH4ZfkS8XnlnXoAjiQAiIoho\/s1600\/halloween-costumes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiX2HRVu1t9o9XyiRrmKSPmdB6ceITbfzeTkkEnX3rCcawqGRJ31OeuKLLwjiurhr7Q1ErsTBlhWhbITXMO_t8BYIRfsrdOmQlYjXiNYfCW3Y7Y8DP_8P4yH4ZfkS8XnlnXoAjiQAiIoho\/s400\/halloween-costumes.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EIt's been a chilly summer here in the Bay Area. I don't recall a day I left the house without a sweater, shawl or jacket on hand. \u0026nbsp;We always talk about how temperamental the weather can be. Cool summer days and blustery nights can be disturbed by a sudden surge of heat for an entire weekend. \u0026nbsp;Just as we were all convinced this season would end without a glimpse of the warm sun,\u0026nbsp;we were blessed with a few days of intense heat that pretty much came as summer was ending.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMy best friends\u0026nbsp;arrived for a visit and must have brought the heat along with them. It was about time we had a mini-vacay so we took two days from our busy schedules and escaped with a quick trip to wine country during the (last) break of intense sunshine. We visited Auberge du Soleil in Napa for lunch, the Sonoma Farmer's Market, and finished off our first day\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Ewith dinner at The Girl And The Fig. We enjoyed catching up, eating and drinking up a storm, and checking out the local spots so much that we couldn't be bothered by the 108-degree weather.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Sonoma is now our favorite getaway spot, and an amazing source of inspiration for me. I'll be sure to post more photos and details once busy season is over and I round up all the images. In the meantime, here's a peek into our two-day break from reality. Here's to wonderful friends, food, wine, and sunshine!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivZ0Cb4LmLrd9XRZYQBayZKoeQ8SF_1DzkirpLAk33bEEBeixJJHHsF0djg3RqlHhwHBBHO2VPeJDkubD2kNK9BxY3X2i7IyfVq-Wc8hUuennOZE6He2lGIcsBzWIexhmi8hdQ4F-Ihc4\/s1600\/IMG_4219.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivZ0Cb4LmLrd9XRZYQBayZKoeQ8SF_1DzkirpLAk33bEEBeixJJHHsF0djg3RqlHhwHBBHO2VPeJDkubD2kNK9BxY3X2i7IyfVq-Wc8hUuennOZE6He2lGIcsBzWIexhmi8hdQ4F-Ihc4\/s400\/IMG_4219.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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