A Weekend Well Spent {green tea & ivy}

....worked hard this weekend to fill the shop with some new things, now that Spring is here!

Even though the hours of hand cutting and stitching pass so quickly, I can saw its worth it when i actually FINISH something.

Would it be silly if I walked around town wearing my own creations? Talk about all dressed up with no place to go. :) 

All available for purchase in my Etsy Shop. 

you & i together

Wury & Garrett are getting married, 

and everyone knows it. 

They are in love, 

and everyone knows it. 

They love to be together, 

and everyone knows it. 

They belong together, 

and I think by now, we all know it. 

 

another birthday, another city.

{celebrating joyce's birthday in San Francisco. 

AMAZING, right?}

frilly willy

It's a really good feeling when you make something with your own hands and you can't believe that you made it. It's been a while since I had made any combs (not since Carol's wedding) but I had these really fluffy ivory flowers attached to a long stem (kind of like a freesia or a hollyhock, but not quite...maybe even a lisanthus). They were just so pretty that I was inspired. It's kind of embarrasing to admit that sometimes I'll look at both of these pieces for long periods of time and think "WOW. I made that and I REALLY LIKE IT. REALLY like it."

I know its not quite for everyday, but I'm still hoping that some brides will come along and sweep them away. Thought I might be sad to say farewell as I wrap it up and take it to the post office. I can just see it now.

 {ellie dream}                                               {marry me juliet}

{marry me juliet}

Both are available in my etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/greenteaandivy

{and if you message me with this blog post, I'll even give you a free shipping code!}

bonded for life

{my dear C is headed to Socal to see her bff get married this weekend.
I snagged C&T's rings when I was hanging out at their house while they were doing dishes. So encouraging to hear about how marriage is a blessing.}

Channeling Julia

It started with watching Julie and Julia.

So I tried. I really did. Inspired by Most Likely Late, I just needed to have a taste of Beef Bourguignon.

Not sure what inspired me to go to the store to buy an actual dutch oven and put in the 3+ hours of effort for one dish. It took that long to cook everything.

But hey, I tried. 

And it wasn't bad, at all. This was shocking to me.

My foodie roommate actually enjoyed it! (Love ya Kim. :D)

{Used this recipe: The Barefoot Contessa's Company Pot roast;

Substituted apple juice for brandy.}

Bon Appétit!

looks like rain

{regina in san francisco}

Christopher Robin! I think it would help with this deception if you would just kind of open your umbrella and say, "Tut-tut, it looks like rain."

-Winnie the Pooh

{And for those with troubles much more significant than just a few drops of rain. Please be praying for Japan! My thoughts are with you, Lynds, Kari & Jess!}