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DIY: FROG IN A FRAME
KERMIT CLEIN
I picked up this Kermit Clein poster for probably around ten bucks at a poster sale in college. He is around eleven years old and unfortunately he showed it! I couldn’t get rid of him though and I felt like he had been folded up (yeah I know) for far too long! So I set out on one of many DIY projects I plan to share with you guys!
STEP 1. Select frames to fit your poster. Play around with sizing and directions until you fill you have the perfect configuration.
I was intrigued and inspired by many DIY photo walls and collages that played with sizes shapes and colors of groupings of frames and I thought why can’t I do the same with Kermit!
I headed to Hobby Lobby on a frame sale week and took a look around. Of course the newbie DIYer that I am I did not have my poster in hand and I grabbed one that looked similar in size to base my frame needs off of (nope I didn’t get all technical and divide and subtract which is probably the correct way to do this project). I grabbed some frames and played around with them until I felt like I had the best fit…
STEP 2.Prep your poster. If your poster is as loved as mine then you may need to take some time taping up tears and patching up holes. I used regular clear magic tape. I toyed with the idea of trying to iron out the poster but decided against it and I believe over time the hanging of the paper with loosen up some of the wrinkles.
STEP 3: My frames for this project are The Archives Quick Frame from Hobby Lobby. They have a hard paper backing. I placed the backs on the poster in the configuration that I decide upon and once they were all in place I traced around each one carefully with a pencil.
With the awkward sizes of readily available framing I quickly found nothing would be perfect and I came to terms with being ok with losing a little bit of the poster to the cutting room floor!
STEP 4: After I traced out my frame backs I cut out the pieces.
STEP 5: Frame each piece of the poster in it’s respective frame
Step 6: Hang for the finished product! So my first go round I decided to use removable hooks… not a good idea for a bathroom/next to a shower with steam etc… location. The first night I lost one frame and out of fear I took down the others.I decided to go the tried and true route of hammer and nail!
THE REVIEW: URBAN COOKHOUSE
CHIPOTLE BRAISED PORK: HOT CHEDDAR PASTA:
MARINATED SLAW
THE MENU: I ordered the Chipotle Braised Pork and the meat was cooked to perfection!The Pork was accompanied by Hot Cheddar Pasta and Marinated Slaw.The penne pasta styled mac and cheese (hot cheddar pasta) was tasty but I don’t have much to say about the slaw as it did taste quite fresh but was not one of my favorite recipes. I also have to give the “bbq sauce” a less than stellar review… it lacked taste and did nothing for the well seasoned pork. The food was super light and though I felt full I didn’t have that awful "heavy feeling" after a big meal! I also can’t leave out the delicious strawberry lemonade! Homemade and one word ...YUM!
WOOD FIRED SHRIMP KABOBS: ORANGE ROLL: RICE PILAF
THE SERVICE & AMBIANCE: We had no idea what we wanted and as we stared up at the menu board, it was the friendly cashier that asked us if we needed some help and provided us with some great insight on what to try out! She told me about their use of the "big green egg" when I asked about the pork and I was sold!After placing our orders our food was promptly delivered to us! The restaurant showcased a clean and non fussy design and was quite charming, a real reflection of the food.
THE DOWN HOME: SMOKED TURKEY: PINEAPPLE HAM: BROCCOLI SALAD
THE VERDICT: Great service and an interesting concept on fresh and tasty cuisine. I will definitely be visiting again in the near future!
PRINCESS & THE FROG
and wanting I finally got my frog belt buckle!
It's a Doreen Ryan and I got it on ebay for a steal (under 20 bucks)! I took it into the shoe repair store next to my building and they put it on a belt for me for less than 10 bucks! I've gotten nothing but compliments on it... even from the people who thought I was crazy for wanting it in the first place lol! Now on to my next lust need... a Cartier Love Ring!
LML: HOUSE - HOME
Wondering what I've been up to this past month? Hmmm... well I haven't been totally lazy! One of my new obsessions is DIY/Home Design blogs... I'll share some of my favorites with you soon as they are super inspirational! So...I decided to get back on task in turning my condo into a 'home" that reflects my personality! I started with the room I "thought" would be the easiest to transform and require the least amount of help!
My Room of Rest! It started out as this super blank canvas...
It's still a work in progress and I can't wait to finish up the painting so I can style and stage! Stay tuned for the final product!
and then I got a little stripe happy!
TALENTI Gelato e Sorbetto
They even sent a handwritten note!
I have to admit that I am a VERY GRATEFUL super slacker with AMAZING taste buds!
Months and many tasty moons ago (2010) my FAVORITE Gelato brand TALENTI was sweet enough to send me the mother load of customer gratitude in the form of coupons! If you have not tried this Gelato and Sorbetto you are missing out on the most AMAZING experience for your palate.
I promise you won't look at your frozen specialty aisle the same way after you taste this creamy goodness. Not only can you pronounce all of the ingredients in the Gelato but you can taste them as well!
My favorite flavor is the Sicilian Pistachio and you have to understand, I had always been leery about trying the green tinted cream but after trying the Talenti brand... I'm hooked! I actually just finished off my pint and I'm tempted to sneak a few spoonfuls of my Tahitian Vanilla. A surprising favorite has to be Caribbean Coconut! and I always have a Caramel Cookie Crunch in the freezer.
The containers are super cute and are great for re purposing! Check out the Talenti Facebook page for some ideas and a chance to participate in super fun contest for the most amazing prize of all TALENTI GELATO!
You can check out my other post about my favorite Gelato/Sorbetto below!
IN MY CART
STRAWBERRY SORBETTO
KEEBLER
SN: My local Publix is currently running a BOGO sale so it's the perfect time to try it out and stock up!
THE REVIEW : McALISTER'S Deli
1/2 Chicken Sandwich and 1/2 Chicken Potato
THE REVIEW: McAlister's Deli use to be a classic go to spot. Over the years I've seen many changes to the menu and I would have to say I'm missing vintage McAlister's.
Chicken Sandwich on Croissant
THE SERVICE &AMBIANCE: Same nostalgic decor and step up sit down service. The staff was friendly and efficient nothing to write into corporate about.
Sweet Tea
THE MENU: A far cry from the old menu...beyond them still offering sandwiches, spuds and soup. My biggest complaint has to be the bread choices... BRING BACK THE ONION BUN! While I did enjoy the ability to get half a sandwich and half a spud (regular sized potato) for around 9 bucks... I was not impressed with the quality of either. The potato was haphazardly topped and I had to get up and ask for sour cream. The mozzarella cheese was a congealed glop sitting on top of the potato. The presentation of the plate left much to be desired and I had to pass my fork across my napkin a couple of times (mentally I was kicking myself for not getting my order "to go") What else can I say... the Sweet Tea is still delicious!SIDE NOTE: ZEN YOGURT next door ROCKED... and I just realized GUTHRIE'S has WINGS on their menu! REVIEW COMING SOON!
BEAUTY FINDS
REVIVA Lab OATMEAL SOAP : I went to the dermatologist for help with the dark scars left behind by acne... she wrote me 5 scripts... looking at upward 100+ dollars ... I decided to head to Whole Foods and try this out first! I'll check back in with ya'll in a few weeks!
OPI San Tan- tonio : Mommy and me time this past weekend consisted of pedicures at one of my favorite salons (the at home money saving pedi's just weren't getting it) I was immediately drawn to this polish and once I saw it on my toes I knew I had to own it and I walked out of the Venetian with a little bit of Texas! I've been getting tons of compliments (I live in Alabama... not many people are exposed to the "trends") and I absolutely love it!
NAIL FILE: I have no problem growing nails... just keeping them shaped... I picked these up for around a buck at Publix!
SOUTHERN TABLE
VINTAGE RUNWAY TO WIN
MARC JACOBS
NANETTE LEPORE
Two shirts I wish I would have snagged and now search Ebay in hopes of lucking up on!
Check out this years Runway to Win Designs.
AIR SANTA
Apparently I was on Santa's GOOD LIST!
When they say AIR, they really mean AIR. I wore these all Bowl Week and they were AH- MAZING!
Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Claus!
ORGANIC BOUDOIR
One of my home goals for this year is to begin and complete my boudoir! And when I came across this Organic Pintuck duvet cover in Amethyst I knew I had found the perfect cover! West Elm
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