Design, cupcakes & other things on my mind.

May 31, 2012
Pros: Beautiful and cool back here. Cons: I’ve swallowed 2 gigantic bugs (Taken with Instagram at C&O Canal Bike Path)

Pros: Beautiful and cool back here. Cons: I’ve swallowed 2 gigantic bugs (Taken with Instagram at C&O Canal Bike Path)

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The Pantone Hotel. I would LOVE to stay here, or at least go see it to bask in its beauty. Perhaps we could make a quick trip to Belgium during our Eurotrip in July? But seriously. London to Brussels is only a 2 hour train ride. Did anyone say day trip?

The Pantone Hotel. I would LOVE to stay here, or at least go see it to bask in its beauty.

Perhaps we could make a quick trip to Belgium during our Eurotrip in July?

But seriously. London to Brussels is only a 2 hour train ride. Did anyone say day trip?

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May 25, 2012

Coconut Macaroon Cupcake

and…Triple Belgian Chocolate Cupcake

and…Blood Orange Dreamsicle

Before you go judging me about posting about THREE cupcakes, listen first:

Yesterday I went with coworkers and I chose the coconut, which was especially yummy. And..it had SO much frosting, it was almost obscene! While I was digging into mine, Kimberly began to unwrap hers and realized that it was not, in fact, the peanut butter chocolate cupcake that she always gets—it was purely chocolate. Since she had already unwrapped it we couldn’t give it back, but we also couldn’t throw it away…so Jennifer ate the half of the chocolate one and I had a bite. It was fine, but I’m not a big chocolate on chocolate cupcake person.

Then today, I had lunch with Colleen and she wanted a cupcake—if I know anything, I know not to deny a pregnant friend of a cupcake, and I couldn’t be there and NOT get one. So…I settled on the Blood Orange, and ate half. This other half is for later right now.

Ah, and the sad face. This was my last cupcake until my birthday—36 days away—assuming that I won’t come across a cupcake over memorial day weekend.

This may be difficult to believe, but I’m cutting out sugar, carbs, dairy and alcohol for 2 weeks, starting on Tuesday. I’m not going to sit here and write how I’m “fat”, but I have noticed that I must have somehow shrunk all of my pants. I work out regularly and try to eat healthy, but whatever I’m doing isn’t working, so I’m going the extreme route and seeing how that turns out.

Unless I crack, you won’t be seeing a cupcake post till my birthday.

Wish me luck!

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I love this infographic! It originally popped up on Pinterest and I followed the link to some article about the growing trend of infographics. The article said this was published in The Penn Stater magazine…apparently I’m a terrible investigator because I can’t find the online source anywhere. Does anyone know?

I love this infographic! It originally popped up on Pinterest and I followed the link to some article about the growing trend of infographics. The article said this was published in The Penn Stater magazine…apparently I’m a terrible investigator because I can’t find the online source anywhere. Does anyone know?

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May 23, 2012
The 4th finger sparkle <3 (Taken with instagram)

The 4th finger sparkle <3 (Taken with instagram)

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Ryan and I are currently in the market for a comfy lounge chair or chaise lounge for our balcony, and I came across this gem on Craig&#8217;s List. It&#8217;s only $500, thanks to vintage wicker and the custom Lilly Pulitzer cushion&#8212;it reminds me of the beautiful pattern on the dress I borrowed from Coll. Sadly, we&#8217;ll have to pass on the lounge chair due to the price. That, and it&#8217;s SUPER girly.

Ryan and I are currently in the market for a comfy lounge chair or chaise lounge for our balcony, and I came across this gem on Craig’s List. It’s only $500, thanks to vintage wicker and the custom Lilly Pulitzer cushion—it reminds me of the beautiful pattern on the dress I borrowed from Coll.

Sadly, we’ll have to pass on the lounge chair due to the price. That, and it’s SUPER girly.

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May 22, 2012
This morning I stumbled upon a crazy-talented illustrator named Jay Roeder. I&#8217;m overwhelmed with the awesomeness of his drawings! I was going through what seems like hundreds of beautifully crafted drawings and I couldn&#8217;t even begin to narrow down my favorites. The Connecticut-based artist clearly has talent&#8212;his intricate typefaces paired with his use of color and texture is just perfection, and he has a huge array of genres, from Biggie Smalls lyrics to popular phrases from classic movies. Artists like this are a huge inspiration for me, so his site will definitely be bookmarked.

This morning I stumbled upon a crazy-talented illustrator named Jay Roeder. I’m overwhelmed with the awesomeness of his drawings! I was going through what seems like hundreds of beautifully crafted drawings and I couldn’t even begin to narrow down my favorites. The Connecticut-based artist clearly has talent—his intricate typefaces paired with his use of color and texture is just perfection, and he has a huge array of genres, from Biggie Smalls lyrics to popular phrases from classic movies. Artists like this are a huge inspiration for me, so his site will definitely be bookmarked.

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May 21, 2012

The Pinterest Recipes Project: Fruit frozen in ice cubes

Not really a recipe per se, but still a cute way to add some lemon to your water! It was easy (duh) and would be fun to try different colored fruits for a summer party.

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May 18, 2012
When in Georgetown&#8230;. (Slightly Melted) Key Lime Cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake Perfection. That is all.

When in Georgetown….

(Slightly Melted) Key Lime Cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake

Perfection.

That is all.

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‘Blown Away’ by Carrie Underwood

Great, great song. Kinda sad, but great. Also, Carrie looks insanely fierce on her album cover…jealous of those legs.

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