This Week & Last

Whew! it's been a busy two weeks around our casa, and I have so much to share! After I'm write this post up, I'll be working on several posts for next week and beyond, ya know things that are currently happening around here and I didn't have time to blog about. Back in April I decided I wanted to start sharing a quick week recap of the weeks events, so I don't forget the small special (and not so special) moments that happened during our week. Well this week I'm sharing two weeks full of what's been going on around our Casa including sneak peeks at projects that we are working on and life. 

The whole family pitched in doing yard work, Avery supervised. I love putting this small gently used travel play pen in our yard while I'm doing yard work, it makes yard work more fun and Avery loves watching. When he's two, I'll have to my buy a kiddie tool set :)

Tabari is officially a middle schooler, deep sighs and holding in my tears my munchkin is growing up into this handsome creative independent caring responsible (very) young man. He makes me so proud.

Adding string to the banners for Avery's first birthday, too many emotions for this momma so many milestones this week. His birthday party is on Saturday! I will share all the deets next week. Love that Hasani can multi-task while helping, lol

Time to say good buy to this oh-so-not-us fabric on our vintage outdoor sofa (well sofa we are transforming into an outdoor one!)

Saying good bye also happened this week. My BFF moved across the pond permanently to England to start her new married life with her husband! So lots of tears, the past few weeks { happy, sad & nostalgic }  Once she gets settled in, she promises to give is a virtually house tour of her new home, its an amazing cottage in the English countryside. I'm visiting her there next year!

I just discovered the show Felicity on Netflix Instant. Loved Season 1, I'm trying my best to get though Season 2, maybe her haircut is distracting me? lol Crazy when the show was on the air, I never watched. I love discovered new to me TV :) Thanks Netflix! And nope, I wasn't paid to say that, although if they are asking, I would so want to have that conversation with them! lol 

I've made yummy vanilla whipped cream frosting, love the pretty peaks my mixer makes.

Labels, I've made lots of pretty cute labels for Avery's birthday party. Here's how the drink labels looked. I made them using Publisher. Again, I'll share all the deets next week :) 

So that's what's been happening around our house, lots of me getting emotional because my boys are getting bigger. Lots of yard work, birthday projects, sewing and more. 

How was your week? Did you watch the show Felicity? Any old shows, I should check out?

Pin of the Week

On my mind this week is Parties! Which has a had a huge affect of on my pinning pretty ideas for Avery's birthday party and other fun parties (BBQ, Summer Fling Party, Back to School Party etc). I love parties at home, especially in backyards, after all we had our Wedding Reception in our backyard (see here). The my 'Pin of the Week' is all about pretty simple back yard parties!

Pin of the Week: Backyard Party 

{ via Pinterest & Desire to Inspire }

What's your favorite Pin of the Week? Feel free to include the link? Do you love backyard parties as much as I do? Are you planning on having one soon?

This Week

This week at CLH. I recently received the newest issue of BHG and couldn't wait to try this recipe Bacon and Egg Muffins. I've been looking for easy recipes that I can make ahead for the week for my family to enjoy a quick breakfast in the mornings. Tabari's not much a cereal person, and he needs to eat more than toast and jelly. I had all the ingredients in my cabinets and fridge, so I said why not. 

Here's the 'done' picture from BHG, click here for the recipe. I followed the recipe exactly, and I think they tasted OK. I'll think I'll retry the recipe and add in some diced chilies to give them a little kick and maybe more eggs. I will say they held up very nicely over the week an Tabari and Hasani liked them, so that's a plus. 

Avery's is such a little helper. He remained me not to leave out Netflix out within his reach. They grow so fast. 

Since, I'm on the subject of Netflix here's our at home movies for the week: Footloose (2011) and Real Steal.   We deiced to increase our at home movies from one at a time to two at a time, that way we can watch new releases & a random my pick movie.  Oh, and Hasani rolled his eyes at Footloose (my random pick) I loved the classic cheesy 80's Footloose, SJP was totally underused in that movie, lol. So it was a must for my to see the new version, just not in public, lol. 

On Wednesday, Avery and I headed to Micheals with a 40% coupon, I was planning on using to buy a cake pan with. I couldn't find the size I need, so I'll be shopping another Micheal's or Joanns this weekend.

It was a quiet week at CLH. Which means we'll have a crazy busy weekend. We'll have our casing on our doorways done tonight, and be painting trim all weekend! 

How was your week? Have you seen the new Footloose Movie, was it a good? A hot mess? Any  favorite 80's movie you want Hollywood to remake, or would be upset if they did? 

Pin of the Week

As I mentioned in my earlier post today, I will now have tow new features on Fridays. In the morning I will share about little tidbits of what's going on our casa unrelated to DIY & Home Decor. You can read more about my Friday plans here. The second post on Friday will be my favorite 'Pin of the Week.' I find Pinterest so inspiring, I'm loving all the glossy pictures, but I love the DIY Ideas so much more.

Pin of the Week: Kitchen Nook

I love kitchen nooks, with a passion. Our kitchen has a dead space, that in the future will be the perfect kitchen nook. Why I love this nook? It's a perfect mix of a unexpected work space and does double duty as cook book holder and spot for pretty dishes. 


What's you favorite Pin of the Week? Feel free to include the link