Monday, July 26, 2010

Why I love Mumford and Sons


~Love it will not betray you, dismay or enslave you, it will set you free.~



First of all, I've just discovered them..and their music is wonderful. I love the banjo playing and the upbeat tunes as well as their softer serenades.

Second of all, their lyrics are so inspiring. This song is currently my favorite..it reminds me that I have a life of my own that I need to focus on and stay strong through moments of distress:


Sunday, July 25, 2010

Mini Teal cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream Frosting

It was yet another birthday at my work and I decided to make something other than my usual Linzer cookies..something simpler but equally delicious.

I used a basic boxed white cake mix for my cupcakes and added equal parts blue and green food dye to color them a nice teal color.




The baked mini cupcakes.



To make the Nutella Buttercream frosting:

Ingredients:

  • 2 sticks of unsalted softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons of milk
  • 3 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 cup of Nutella
Mix the butter with an electric mixer until it's smooth and creamy. Then mix in the Nutella until it's a fluffy consistency. Add in the milk.

Next, add in the powdered sugar, cup by cup, until it reaches the desired "frosting-like" consistency. Spread on your cupcakes and enjoy!



You can add sprinkles as a finishing touch!








Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Doe Deere's 29th!



A friend's bird perching on my head..haha.

This post is long overdue. I went to her picnic over a week ago. Sorry guys! I've been so caught up with work.

On Satuday June 26th, I trekked over to the central park conservatory garden with my friend Kristina to meet my one of my idols..Xenia (aka Doe Deere www.doedeereblogazine.com).

It was disgustingly hot...but I had planned a comfortable and adorable rose themed outfit since the party was rose themed.

I wore a white poofy dress that kinda resembles a Marilyn Monroe dress..except with black flower embroidery. On my head I wore a black headband with a giant red rose attached with black electrical tape. Yes..I'm weird and crafty like that..haha.






Kristina and I.



Mark, Xenia's husband..getting a unicorn henna tattoo.



Doe opening my present..a handmade charm bracelet!



Doe/ Xenia and I.



Pretty lighting.



Doe's sister..Kat..getting a citrus fruit henna tattoo.



Smelling the beautiful flowers!