Some instagram photos to summarize my life lately. I haven't been on many adventures this month (I've been a book worm), but I promise to update soon!
18 January 2012
10 January 2012
Home away from home.
Spanish moss, vintage cruisers, and little details. 
Rainbow houses and cobblestone streets.
Towering steeples, palmettos, secret gardens, and wrought iron gates.
Colorful window boxes, park benches, and a favorite lowcountry treat - benne wafers!
I love living in North Carolina. Especially because you can drive 2 hours in one direction and find yourself nestled in the mountains, under starry skies. Or, drive 3 hours in the opposite direction, and you're in the sunny lowcountry! Visiting Charleston kind of feels like visiting a foreign country. There isn't another place quite like it.
My cousin is about to have a baby (!!), so my aunt hosted the cutest little baby shower for her this weekend. On Saturday morning, mom and I ventured a few hours south for yet another 24 hour trip to Charleston. I'm glad we got to walk around before heading back home. Sometimes I just want to hide in one of those secret gardens and never leave this pretty place!
My cousin is about to have a baby (!!), so my aunt hosted the cutest little baby shower for her this weekend. On Saturday morning, mom and I ventured a few hours south for yet another 24 hour trip to Charleston. I'm glad we got to walk around before heading back home. Sometimes I just want to hide in one of those secret gardens and never leave this pretty place!
04 January 2012
Two projects.
My latest gem: DIY anthro-inspired necklace!
I made one for a Christmas present, but had left over supplies so I made one for myself as well.
I had some trouble finding perfect beads for the project (Michael's only had a plastic tub of multi-colored ones and I didn't want to settle). So, I improvised and stained unfinished wood beads myself with some hardwood flooring stain that I found in our cabinet! It took longer to stain the beads than to make the necklace, which I strung together using wire - sans directions, after realizing that this pin from pinterest wasn't a tutorial.
Regardless, I think it turned out cute. :)
Next up: Collage wall
I made one for a Christmas present, but had left over supplies so I made one for myself as well.
I had some trouble finding perfect beads for the project (Michael's only had a plastic tub of multi-colored ones and I didn't want to settle). So, I improvised and stained unfinished wood beads myself with some hardwood flooring stain that I found in our cabinet! It took longer to stain the beads than to make the necklace, which I strung together using wire - sans directions, after realizing that this pin from pinterest wasn't a tutorial.
Regardless, I think it turned out cute. :)
Next up: Collage wall
Yesterday, Kristin and I took a day trip to The Depot. Yes, it took the better part of our day to wander the entire warehouse and I'm not complaining! I mainly wanted a happy dose of inspiration, but was pleased to find a collection of perfectly shabby frames. The right side of my room was off balance, and I've always loved a good collage wall. Once I find something to go inside of the big teal frame, it will be complete! I'm thinking a print from Rifle Paper Co.
A walk.
In the middle of a strip mall, there is a little lake and boardwalk that looks entirely out of place. I'm sure it is just as beautiful in the summer (I can't wait to go paddle boating), but I prefer taking walks in the winter time - so that is just what we did.
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