One of My Favorite Quotes

One of My Favorite Quotes

Sunday, September 30, 2012

DIY Little Black Dress Refresh from P.S.- I made this


Sunday, September 23, 2012

DIY APPLE CIDER CUPS

What you will need:

Paring Knife
Large Spoon or Melon Baller
Large Apples
Lemon Juice
Apple Cider

Garnish Options: Cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice, or star anise.

Instructions:

On a cutting board, begin by using a knife to cut off the top of an apple. Then use a paring knife to carefully outline the “rim” of the apple cup, I recommend a 1/4” wide rim. Next, use a large spoon or melon baller to scoop out the center of the apple until you have a nice sized “cup”. While hollowing out the apple, be mindful not to get too close or cut through the bottom/sides of the apple as this will cause the cider to leak! Once the inside of the apple has been hollowed out, brush lemon juice over the inside of the apple to prevent browning. Lastly, fill with apple cider, garnish, serve, and enjoy!

TIP: If an apple doesn’t sit exactly level, take a paring knife and slice off a few millimeters from the bottom to even off.



Saturday, September 1, 2012

Be You ! Not Who People Say You Are!

Something I have noticed a lot in today's media is... there is a constant pressure to look and act like the (shallow) models and celebrities that we see everyday in Magazines,Movies,TV Shows, and SO MUCH MORE! Why is it that we are not influenced by amazing women like...Allyson Felix ,Carla Bruni-Sarkozy,Mother Teresa, Coco Chanel and Several others?!  Why is it that instead of the media building up our self confidence, they are always telling us what we need to fix or change about ourselves in order fit in and  be with the latest fad? I know that if we would just stop and think about these questions for a minute we would come up with a handful of reasons why we let the media define who we are or who we want to become.

I believe one of the main reasons why we have allowed this unfortunate outcome in our lives is because... it is truly hard to stand out and be who you are in a world of constant comparison and ridicule if you dare to be different or original. So I have a challenge for all who read this blog. Just Be You! Don't try to be someone that you are not. Don't Allow the media or even your friends and peers to dictate your life, and Especially...Do Not Allow Anyone to stop you from pursuing your dreams!  Remember God Only Made One You!  And You Are Simply Be-You-tiful!

DIY Lace Collar from P.S.- I Made This