my new baby wish list

This is my third time around, and especially since I am having another girl, I don't really need much else for this new little one (except lots of diapers). I happily pass down clothes and all other baby gear that I acquired when I first had True. I pretty much saved everything and I was a no-nonsense baby registry person that I didn't even mess with those unnecessary things like a wipe warmer. The baby's bum is fine with regular 'ole baby wipes. We are just practical people that way. So now that this is our third time, not much else is needed. Though, I do have my little likes and wants. It's not a long list and it is a wish list nonetheless, so it is still fun to share and just wish. Maybe the list will tug at the grandparents' or aunties and uncle's hearts, plus the baby is going to be born right around Christmas, so who knows right?!! 

1. this vintage baby blanket

made by Rachel at Red Velvet Art

2. this wooden rattle

from little alouette

3. this Russian girl bell toy

from three potato four shop

4. this baby play blanket (in red poppies or pink peonies)

from pomme-nyc

5. this flocks of bird mobile

from anthropologie

There is one more thing that I really wish for, but it is a bit pricey, but oh so worth it, so I won't even put it here. Though, I know Rachel has a lovely pink one, but I just want white. This one is on a "dreaming" wish list. There is a big difference between that and a regular wish list. I am sure you all have your own "dreaming" wish list, don't you?

Ah! Ah! Wish lists are fun. I can hardly wait to meet this new little one and see her personality, they really do show it right from the start. Well, I shall continue on my day. My sister is here watching the girls so that I could take care of things, I was out doing errands all morning. I thank God for my baby seester and middle seester, who gives me the best free hair cuts (it pays to have a sister who's a stylist). Then, this afternoon I am headed out to Venice Beach with Helen for a blogger get-together hosted by some wonderful people. We are so excited! I can't wait to meet other people whose blogs I so much adore. Thus, today is busy, busy. 

Have fun dreaming up some wish list and don't forget to let me know what you are wishing for...

Here is the recipe...

As requested by a few emails and a comment...

Filipino Adobo (from Tiff out in Nike land)
2 pounds of chicken wings (spilt at the bone)
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vinegar
few cloves of garlic (depends on how much you like garlic. i like lots of it!)
black pepper

Marinate the chicken in all the goodness for about 15 minutes. Cook on medium to medium high with the cover on for about 45 minutes or until the meat starts to fall off the bone. Then simmer for about 5 minutes with the cover off... and that's it! Enjoy!

*My only change to the recipe was that I used skinless chicken breast, so I think either way would be yummy!!!

Sudden craving...

NO! I am not pregnant, but I simply wanted Filipino Adobo...

Now, I don't really like Filipino food nor do I know how to cook it, but thanks to my friend Tiff and her yummy recipe, it came out so good! Of course, I had to healthy-fy it a bit (otherwise, Ben wouldn't eat it), so I cooked it with chicken breast instead of the usual dark meat that it calls for... and the colors aren't that great because adobo is brown and I had it with brown rice, but oh it was so good! It was just what my tummy was craving... thanks Tiff! 

Tomorrow is Memorial Day and I was planning on sending my girlies along to their grandparents, so I can get some work done... but my mom said, "giant scallops" and now I am thinking of tagging along and taking my work with me. 

Oh what a dilemma... work or scallops?!!

CupCakies...

I saw some yummy cupcakes from Bakerella and had a perfect occasion to give it a go. I was a bit nervous on how to work and use fondant, but I think it turned out well. Let's just say kneading and rolling out fondant can really give you toned arms!!



Red velvet cupcakies with cream cheese frosting (thanks to Paula Deen!) is very yummy...

I interrupt my Friday evening to tell you...

One of my fave sellers Bellasymphony is having a fabulous giveaway on her blog... a $50 gift certificate to her shop!!!

You just have to comment on what items you would use the gift certificate for...

Go now... hurry!!!

Read about Bellasymphony...

Shop Bellasymphony...

Makes me happy...

That some princes and princesses somewhere will be crowned king and queen...


Walking to get some yummy yogurt... can you guess which is mine?!!

clutch it

A little pattern request by Leslie not that this a genius idea and plus Leslie is quite a competent seamstress that I am sure she could have done this without me... Have you seen her fabulous white jacket?!!

Materials:
1- 2 fat quarters (but is more than enough fabric) of different fabrics (1 for lining and 1 for outer fabric)
1- Stiff interfacing that matches
Elastic cord
Button

I like to use .25 inch seam allowance.

1. Cut out your interfacing fabric (1 of each piece below, you can see the measurements I use, but anything you like will work). I like to use rounded edges on my clutch!

2. Then place your cut out interfacing on top of the lining fabric, pin, and cut out (2 pieces should result).

3. Next, place interfacing on top of outer fabric, pin, and cut out (2 pieces should result of the outer fabric).

4. Sew right sides together for the outer fabric.

4. For lining... place interfacing, then lining right side face up, the lining fabric wrong side face up, then coordinating piece of interfacing and sew it together.
4. Turn and iron fabric.

5. Place your lining inside your outer fabric.

6. Pin elastic cord centered at the top of the flap (I always forget to do this!).

7. Stitch around the perimeter, but leave an opening so that you can turn it inside out.

8. Turn inside out and iron again.
9. Edge stitch around the edge so that the opening will be closed and iron again (Okay, I don't really iron all that often, but it does help keep it nice and neat!)

10. Sew button onto bottom and "Voila!"

So quick and easy... and great for a night out or as a gift!

Sorry if it doesn't quite make sense, but it really is super easy and quick... and is brainless to figure out! 

So in honor of a Happy Monday I am giving this quick, sweet clutch away... 

Simply, leave a comment on this post and on Friday morning (after a wonderful week of work and plus everyone looks forward to Fridays), I will announce the winner!

Good luck!!!

Makes me smile...

Every time I pass this street sign it makes me smile.

Sweet Surprises...

So my Benny had some surprises waiting for us girls when we got home...

Another vintage dress for Brave...

A wonderful red dress for True...

And some very soft, vintage-like shirts for me...

I love all these goodies so much and the details in the dresses are absolutely wonderful!

My two little babycakies and I love surprises, but we love my Benny even more!

It's here!

The book by one of my favorite bloggers, Amanda Soule of Soulemama is finally here!

It was almost 2 years ago while I was randomly googling for a type of wool stocking that I found her blog. I was in utter awe and amazement at her creativity and I totally related with the things she was writing about. It was through her blog that I was introduced to the blog world and gained a love and appreciation for etsy...

She and her family are so inspiring!

And to continue my wonderful addiction to little girls vintage dresses...

I got a new one to add to Brave and True's collection (Hey! Ben told me if I found some, I could buy it... so I am taking that statement to heart!). He loves vintage clothes just as much as I do!

My Babycakies + My Benny + Vintage Dresses = Bliss (I think Helen understands perfectly)

I love...

New projects!

I Won!

Yahoo-ey! Thanks to MushroomMeadows...

I love packages in the mail and I can't wait for my treat... I don't even know what it is!

Have I told you...

That I love, LOVE Anthropologie.

It is a bit over my budget, but sometimes I like to buy a few reasonable things...
I have had this vintage caddy forever, hoping to use it to put candles, but I could never find one thin and tall enough to fit each opening. So I thought, I could put some cute cups in it and make it a caddy for my work area, so off to Anthropologie I go. I knew I would find the perfect compliments for my old lovely...

And while I was there, I saw these cute, little, turquoise, pint sized containers displayed all throughout the store...

I fell in love with them so much I went back today (so bad that I live between TWO Anthropologies) to ask where I could purchase them or if they would sell a couple. And being the lovely store that they are, the visuals person happily gave me 10. I was so excited!

I am also on the verge of completing my order for them online, but I am unsure because I would be getting more than I need. They would be great for some crafts and gifts, do you think people would buy them if I put it on my etsy?!! Hmmm... I wonder. Anyone interested?

Something for me...

Finally.
It is nice, pink and lovely...


And also reversible...

It has been awhile, but I have been wanting to make a bag for myself since I taught RJ how to sew and make a bag.

Now the task at hand... Owen's bag that she requested back in November. Don't worry O, I am going to work on it soon!!!

I sew love to sew!

Also, check out the Smarter Babies Blog and their little blurb on Cakies... cool!!!

Another work day...

Calls for an Oreo and a cup of milk.

Necessities for a jubilant work day...

A Valentine's Day cupcake and a cup of soy chocolate milk.

Happy weekend everyone!!!

Beauty and Inspiration...

Can be found in things that are fading away.

I must say...

I love Anthropologie.

It is probably my most favorite store, but at the same time, the store that I can least afford (except when things go on sale). They are like lovely flea market finds, but all brand new...

Anthropologie is inspirational. It makes me dream.

Anthropologie is tea-riffic...

Shoes...

I love shoes for me and for the little ones. But thanks to my sister-in-law, I have these lovelies from Urban Outfitters.

Meet my new friend...

Sergio.

All thanks to Brave and True's grandmama for my new little friend.

Oh the places we will go!!!