Make-do and Mend

I am in the process of making-do and mending a dress that was $1 and has been in the back of my closet for far too long. Post on that to come.

$85 shoes, for $12.

I have had my eye on these shoes from Bakers, for the longest time. This pair goes for $85.

On a recent trip to Goodwill, I found a pair of brand new gold sparkle pumps from Target, in my size. I snatched them up for $9.99, with plans to upcycle the fake sparkly heel.

I mixed up some silver and gold fine glitter that was already had in my craft supplies, matched it to the shoe, and voila! (Well, not quite just voila, there were a few other steps in there.)

They came out almost identical to the $85 pair.

One finished heel, and one original heel! 

$9.99 for the shoes + tax + a pretty small amount of glitter = around $12.

Turkey Burgers with Peaches and Blueberries

These turkey burgers are perfect for summer. Quick, easy, and fresh. Also, you don't have to use an oven, which is always nice on a hot day. I followed the recipe loosely and added a whole extra peach and more blueberries. It worked out well because the fruit is tasty on its own.

Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens, June 2011


4 small peaches
1 lb. ground turkey
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 tsp. chili powder
4 thick slices toasted garlic bread*
Fresh mint (optional)

1. Finely chop one of the peaches. In a bowl mix chopped peach with ground turkey, salt and pepper. Shape into four patties. Grill on medium high heat for 5 minutes per side until no more pink remains. Add cheese and let melt.
2. Meanwhile coarsely chop remaining peaches; combine in a skillet with blueberries and chili powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through and juicy.
3. Serve turkey burgers on garlic bread topped with peaches, blueberries and mint.

*For garlic bread, I used a loaf of fresh French bread. Slice, spread with butter and sprinkle garlic powder and sea salt, toast on the grill. Don't leave it unattended for too long, it can burn quickly!

Enjoy!

The grandeur of being a girl.

I just came across the Spring 2011 Haute Couture collection from Elie Saab, and fell in love with her stunning gowns. Encompassing romance, elegance and femininity, each gown is meticulously adorned with delicate flowers, lace, beading or ribbons. 

Quite dreamy.

The incorporation of chartreuse along with the airy pastels and natural hues is brilliant. Chartreuse has long been one of my favorite colors and I love seeing it used in such a soft and lady-like manner.

Timeless vintage inspiration, I can't get enough of it.

Delicate and intricate. So flawlessly executed, with such wonderful texture and depth. 

If only this rack of dresses would appear in my room...

I can't help but wonder if I only dreamt up these beauties. I couldn't make dresses more perfect for myself by myself, even if I tried. Take a look at the collection in it's entirety.

Oh, and thank you, Elie Saab.

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For days and days I have been fretting over my first post and what to write about, and I finally concluded, I needed to just do something, just start! So it begins.

My plans for this is to cover d-i-y projects, crafts, sewing, baking, cooking, fashion, beauty. Things I think are worth sharing, or my endeavors in whatever new hobby I take up on a given day.

Wish me luck.