cupcakes

Yup. Another accurate statement.  I love cupcakes - eating them, baking them, decorating them. They're so cute. I ate 4 homemade ones for breakfast one summer day last year.  Found some cute recipes that I want to try soon!!

Strawberry - Yummy!

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Caramel Apple - definitely want to try these soon!

As with all summers, my goal is to bake a bunch during my free time (i.e. when I'm not working!). Let's see how that goes.  What are your favorite flavor of cupcakes? Basic ones (chocolate, vanilla) or extravagant? :)

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RED

One color I don't wear much at all is red. I don't know why, but I'm going to start. So many shades of this vibrant hue. Let's take a look at a few pieces I'm enjoying:

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Why, Hello There....

Hello there.

Last week was extremely busy. I was preparing for a great promotional event for our organization and then being at the event all day on Saturday. It went very well but I was done. Yesterday, spent most of the day sleeping. Hopefully I'm refreshed and ready to go this week!

I saw this on Pinterest and it stuck with me:

Always need to forgive and let go. It does your whole self good!

How was your weekend? Do anything fun?

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Sunday evening.

It's Sunday evening, just sitting at the kitchen table. It was a busy weekend - attended two parties (birthday, confirmation), sang at church, and got some much needed sleep.

Busy week ahead - tech/performance week of middle school show ("Once On This Island"), dance rehearsal, big promotional event for our non-profit organization on Saturday, and my brother's 17th birthday (also on Saturday). Getting closer to summer and a little bit of fun in the sun. :)


Oh, and I entered a giveaway contest for a $100 American Express gift card. Already posted on my Tumblr (emjaybee) but why not give myself another shot?!

http://thefrugalistadiaries.blogspot.com/2012/04/win-100-american-express-gift-card.html


Hope y'all have a great week! xoxo

Spring Fling {party planning}

It's common knowledge that I love throwing parties. A few appetizers, favorite beverages, comfy chairs, good music.... Always in a good mood to enjoy friends in a lovely atmosphere.

Typically, I've seen softer hues at events at this time of year; now, I'm enjoying bolder colors in the decor. Here is some inspiration for a fun gathering in the spring:

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That is all. :)

Musical Monday

Yes' "Owner of a Lonely Heart" was my jam over the weekend. Such a funky song - so many different sounds and layers. It's like part The Police/part Rush (and enter any other progressive rock band that was popular during that time). I've always liked this song but I heard it on the radio in the car the other day. It was an earworm for the rest of the weekend. Even came up with a little choreography. It's that good.

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