Thursday, December 6, 2012
PHOTOSHOP MADNESS
Happy Friday Eve!
I was introduced to PhotoShop in high school in my journalism classes and fell in love with the program and photography all at the same time. A couple years ago, Mike bought me an updated version of the program for Christmas and I have completely thrown myself back into it. I use photoshop for all my design boards that are posted on here and Pinterest. I've also used it to edit our wedding & maternity photos and to create prints for Kensington's room.
I was introduced to PhotoShop in high school in my journalism classes and fell in love with the program and photography all at the same time. A couple years ago, Mike bought me an updated version of the program for Christmas and I have completely thrown myself back into it. I use photoshop for all my design boards that are posted on here and Pinterest. I've also used it to edit our wedding & maternity photos and to create prints for Kensington's room.
For me the program is very user friendly. I still don't know all the tricks for editing because I learn as I go. However, I did use it to create the prints used in Kensi's room for Christmas and I love to share some of them with you.
Happy Printing!
This quote came from one of Kensi's Christmas books, You Are My Miracle by Maryann Cusimano Love & Satomi Ichikawa.
Just right click on the image, save file to your desktop and you can open from there!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
ALL WRAPPED UP: FOR HIM, FOR HER & BABY
Christmas shopping is so much fun for us, who doesn't like giving gifts? I personally would rather give than receive, but getting gifts is always fun as well!
However, we don't go crazy with gifts for each other, we usually have a budget we stick to just so we don't go overboard simply because that's not what Christmas is truly about.
But to make shopping easier we do make 'Idea Lists' or 'Wish Lists'.
| Owl Espresso Cup | Essie Nail Polish | Fair Isle Socks | Foiled Dot Napkins | Green Wire Earrings | Georgia Leather Watch | Glittered Toms |
Since Kensi is just shy of 6 months old (oh my gosh!) she's nearly sitting up, trying very hard to crawl, loves anything and everything musical, loves to read, likes to try and feed herself and starting the early stages of teething. I We have chosen her gifts (and stocking stuffers....check out our Stocking Stuffer Favorites) based on those benchmarks and also wanted to get her some things that she can grow with. I did of course hit up the Top Toys for 2012 when shopping.
| Imaginarium Wooden Activity Walker | Flash Beat Drum | Valentine Heart Cutie Thighs | My First Crayola Crayons & Markers | Sassy Fish Bath Toy | Kid O Go Car |
Everything is linked to Amazon, if I found any of these items locally - I bought them that way. As for the Crayola Crayons/Markers, I bought Kensi the markers because I didn't want to have to deal with the crayons breaking or having to replace them. You can find them at Target with all the other crayon and paint supplies for about $4.99. If you read the reviews for these cute markers, they're mixed. Just remember the whole point of this product is to introduce your child to art, they're not meant for preschoolers who are trying to draw specific images or trying to stay in the lines.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
MODERN VINTAGE NURSERY DESIGN: PART 3
This is long overdue and I cannot tell you enough how excited I am that the nursery is DONE, it took forever!
Ikea Lamp | Crate&Barrel Wire Basket | Tissue Pom Poms | Wicker Basket | Glass Jar | IKAT Pillow | Ikea Frame
Above are some of our favorite items in Kensi's nursery. Some of the pieces we already had, some were bought new and the rest were made by us.
First the before and after pictures of the dresser...
We are so thrilled with the dresser! Who would have ever thought this old, grungy, chewed up piece of furniture would become so stunningly beautiful?!?!?!
We also found this gold mirror that was left at the same rental house. All we did was dust it off and spray painted it white....gorgeous!
Our ceiling light still hasn't been installed, surprised? I'm not! The only light she has in the room is the two lamps and her little window. It will be much better once we get the light in. 
| White Framed Chalkboard |
We also found this gold mirror that was left at the same rental house. All we did was dust it off and spray painted it white....gorgeous!
| Framed Prints |
All bedding was handmade, check out CuteCravings for crib bedding after the new year.
We wanted the nursery to be simple with a mix of vintage and a touch of modern, we couldn't be happier about how everything turned out. We did shop around for deals, which is why is took as long as it did to post the finished nursery. However, we believe it really paid off....our entire nursery cost just right around $1,200. Not too bad :)
Check out the whole process...
Monday, December 3, 2012
ROASTED VEGGIE PIZZA
When Mike and I get an opportunity to go out we have a handful of restaurants we usually go to. One we will stop in is Kona Grill. And almost every time we go, we usually order the same thing, sushi, an appetizer and the roasted veggie pizza.
Here's our version...
Homemade Roasted Veggie Pizza
Makes 6 personal flatbread pizzas
1lb Asparagus
1 Yellow Squash
6-8 Baby Bella Mushrooms
1/8 cup Toasted Pine Nuts (OMIT for Nut Allergies)
Olive Oil
6 personal sized flatbreads
1 ball of fresh mozzarella
1 ball of fresh mozzarella
Pesto (Recipes Follows)
Balsamic Reduction (Recipe Here)
Slice mushrroms and yellow squash into thin slices. You may have to halve or quarter your squash depending on its size.
Chop asparagus into 1/2 inch pieces. Toss all chopped veggies onto a ridged baking sheet and toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread veggies into one layer and bake for about 15 min at 400 degrees.
While veggies are roasting, prepare pesto.
When veggies are done begin building your pizza with first a layer of pesto, veggies, pine nuts and mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 500 degrees for about 7 minutes.
When done baking, let the pizza rest for 2 minutes then drizzle balsamic reduction over pizza and serve.
Basil Pesto
2 large handfuls of Basil leaves
1/8 cup Parmesan Cheese
2 Garlic Cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of Salt
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (OMIT for Nut Allergies)
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Toss first 6 ingredients into a food processor or blender. While blending, drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil in machine. Blend until smooth.
*Pesto is also great on fish, chicken and pasta!
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