Friday five

It's been a busy week for me, both at work and with cupcake orders. I got two orders this week, so Mom and I have been baking all week. But I did manage to find some cuteness on the internet, here are my Friday five:

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1. Fave craft
With Halloween just around the corner, I think I need to make myself this sequin skull shirt.

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2. Fave recipe
I've always wanted to make homemade vanilla extract. Maybe I'll start some to use in my holiday baking.

via Runner's World

3. Fave fitness
I know I'm always struggling with this. Overcoming those nasty mental blocks while running.

via BuzzFeed

4. Fave costume ideas
I'm in costume making mode... and I don't know if it's my Disney kick or what, but I love these Disney costume ideas.


5. Fave thing that is soooo true
17 Secrets Every Target Lover Will Never Tell You. Yes, literally, all of them.


I hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm finishing up another cupcake order and getting in a long run.

Friday faves

I'm back with my faves from all over the internet this week. So check out what I found:

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This Totes Awesome tote is totes adorb!

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This DIY wrap crop top has me so intrigued... one day I may even get the guts to wear something like this.

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I'm a little obsessed with brunch right now, and these bacon, egg & cheese roll-ups would be a great addition to any breakfast or brunch.

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I'm always looking for new handmade gift ideas, and this list of 20 inexpensive birthday gift ideas is perfect.

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Useful info for anyone wanting to have a successful online craft business.



Disney And the trailer to Into the Woods!

Friday faves

What a whirlwind week. I started a new job, so it's been a bit hectic, but I'm liking my new place. I do miss my old work buddies, but I'll get together with them soon. Here are some of my faves this week.

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I love the idea of making your own homemade limoncello.

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Bow ties are so popular now. It's great to see this pattern to make your own bow tie. Maybe I'll whip a few up for my brother.

via Tablespoon

I am a burger lover. These bite sized bacon cheeseburger bombs look like the perfect party food to me!

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I have been meaning to get a lingerie bag to wash my delicates in, and this one looks so easy to make, I might have to try it.

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Who knew that making your own microwave popcorn was so easy and affordable?!

via Huffington Post

Spanish words with no English translations. Sometimes it's just easier to say something in Spanish.

pictures from Adventures in Making

I'm always looking for photo tips. And these Photography Tips for Bloggers are a great start.


I hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm gonna try to catch the Jersey Boys movie.

Friday faves

I hope everyone had a quick week. I know this long weekend has been long awaited. But before the weekend kicks off, here are some of my faves this week:

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I think I need a liquor cabinet like this one.

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I need to make myself some of these Malificent horns before I go see the movie.

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I think I need a fun floral brunch for my birthday this year.

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I love lemon, and I've been looking to use my bundt pan again. Maybe I'll try this easy lemon bundt cake.

via BuzzFeed

These decorating tricks and tips are so easy. I might just have to try some this weekend... think I might get me some curtains.

via Hello Giggles

And finally, being the rom-com geek that I am, I just loved "Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Nora Ephron."


I hope everyone enjoys the unoffical start of summer this weekend! 

Friday faves

The weekend is here. Time to have some fun, but first check out my faves from this week.

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These bubble decorations for cupcakes are so cute.

picture from Michele Ng

 This leather peplum belt is so chic and so easy to make.

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This crescent breakfast ring looks like the perfect dish to bring to brunch.

via Hello Giggles

Seth Rogen's wife fought against the nagging wife stereotype. 

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I'm totally gonna try my hand at making macarons with the French Macarons 101 crash course.


I hope everyone have a great weekend. Get out there and enjoy it!

Friday faves

This week has been full of making and baking, so I hope to have some posts to share on the blog next week. In the meantime, check out this week's faves.

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I know I have a real sewing machine, but I think I need one of these cardboard play sewing machines too. It's too cute.

via Business Insider

We might be able to print our own makeup soon. How cool is that?!

picture from A Beautiful Mess

I never thought you could make a rag rug on a sewing machine! This looks like such a great project.

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This tutorial on how to make your old huge tees more fitted is great.

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And finally, this free printable Mother's Day card is so cute.


I hope everyone has a great weekend. And don't forget to give some extra love to your Moms!

friday faves

The weekend is here at  long last. This has been a rather strange week around these parts, so a the weekend is a great escape. First, here's a look ayt my faves from this week:

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This hashtag body pillow cover is so cute.

via BuzzFeed

Hi, my name is Diana, and I have resting bitch face.

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 I've never made a cupcake bouquet, but this tutorial has me inspired to make one soon.

via New York Post

In case you didn't hear, George Clooney finally popped the question. And this open letter to his fiance, Amal Alamuddin, is just awesome. They hit the nail on the head!
 

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I didn't know I needed a pastry cloth til I saw it here. But now I think I'll be making one ASAP!


And finally a great treat for these early summer (there is no spring here in the 305) days, Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots! Yes please!


I hope everyone has a great time this weekend. Get out there and hang out with some friends.

Friday faves

Another week bites the dust. It's getting downright hot here in Miami, so early summer is already here. Before you have some fun in the sun, here are my faves from the week:

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These little tablet carrier bags are so cute. And they would come in so handy, since I seem to take my iPad everywhere these days.

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I love these cute and simple gift wrap embellishments. They would look great as party or shower decorations too.

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This deep dish bacon and spinach quiche looks so good. Maybe a quiche is in order for brunch this weekend.

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This is such a great idea to carry around and collect business cards at conferences. I might have to make one for my next blog conference.

via Etsy

One of my all time fave quotes on a workout tank? I think I need this!

via Thrillist

And finally 29 things people from Miami love! Especially #3 and #8!


I hope you all have an awesome weekend. I'm hoping to get in some fun in the sun this weekend. Do you have any fun plans?

Friday faves

Another weekend is finally here. But first, take a look at some of my faves from the internet this week.




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I never would have thought to make my own dog shampoo, but this recipe looks like it would be great for my little doggie.




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This wild rice and kale bowl looks like a great and yummy alternative to a salad or regular rice bowl.




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This adorable strawberry bag is just too cute. I might have to make one soon.

via BuzzFeed

I can't wait to see the new Malificent movie. I'm a little Malificent obsessed lately, so here's 23 reasons Malificent is the most bad ass Disney villian. Gotta love an evil fairy.

picture from A Beautiful Mess

I love me some wine, and I've been wanting to try more reds (so I can be like Olivia Pope, LOL). This list of 10 red wines under $20 will be a great place to start.

via BuzzFeed

And finally the worst translated signs ever.


I hope everyone has a great Easter weekend!

Friday faves

Friday at long last! Thank god for weekends, now can't we just make them a little longer? It would make it all so much more bareable. Here are a few of my faves from this week to help kick off that weekend.

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Easter has some of the best candy. And this Cadbury Egg cupcake combines one of my favorite Easter candies in cupcake form.

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These simple glitter earrings would be the perfect addition to glitz up any outfit.



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The combination of brown leather and black and white chevrons is just too cute in this leather bottom tote.


Doing anything fun this weekend?