While the Dogs are Away, the Cats will Play!: mine

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

0045 -- lavender (lemon) cake

my husband went on a man date last night so i had the house to myself. i indulged in a killer salad, watching my favorite bad tv shows, and made the yummiest lavender loaf!! the recipe called for lemon but i didn't have any around the house and i wasn't feeling up for hitting the store. as well, i was going to make this vegan since we've been finding that it actually tastes better, but failed when i realized the only milk i had was half and half (i loathe milk and only had it for my morning coffees). either way, this cake was super delicious with all my substitutions!

lavender (lemon) cake: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 cup organic sugar 1.5 cup flour 1/2 cup apple sauce 1/2 cup coconut milk (or any milk substitute) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest (i omitted) juice of 1 large lemon (i omitted) 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
cream coconut oil and sugar until fluffy. add apple sauce slowly until combined. in separate bowl whisk flour, salt, and baking soda. combine milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice together. alternating between flour and milk combine into sugar mixture. once combined add lavender buds and allow to fold in.

pour dough in greased bread pan and cook on 325 for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center come out clean. frost immediately after taking out oven.

lavender frosting: 1 cup powder sugar 1 teaspoon dried lavender 1/4 c coconut milk (or any milk substitute) 1 teaspoon lemon zest (i omitted this time) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (i omitted this time)
heat milk to low boil. remove from heat and add in dried lavender. allow to steep for 5 minutes. strain lavender from milk. whisk together powder sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lavender milk until desired consistence is created.

adapted from here.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

0042 -- these are a few of my favorite things

because i've been jobless i've been trying pretty hard not to shop. it's been difficult, i can't lie. i broke down this past week and let myself go a little wild and picked up a few new treats!
first i finally replace my leather and python bag that i've been carrying around on and off for the last 7 years! i was very overdue to say the least. i picked up this hansel from basel bag. i'm in love! it's a great size and feels super yummy! i also snagged a pair of super warm wool socks and a little envelope clutch for date nights!

we also popped into bridge and burn the other day over on the south west. i had been looking for this shirt, and was luck enough to snag the last one!!

along with getting myself some new duds i also finally painted my claws since the wedding. i was sad to see my color (and my length) go but this zoya pink is fab and these shorter nails will certainly help for the move in a week!!!

Friday, October 25, 2013

0041 -- mount tabor homes

portland has been an overload of cute homes and walkable neighborhoods. we've taken a walk the last few nights and i've been snapping some shots of the homes in the area. (laura, i can't help but think of you as i post these)

update again soon! xxo

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

0023 -- nice and naughty!

our wedding is a mere 24 days away so i've spent the last two weekends with some of my absolute favorite people at two very lovely and very different bridal showers! the first shower was hosted by my soon to be mom-in-law, Kathy and her best friend Glenda at Glenda's gorgeous beach front home in San Diego. It was so magical! The weather was warm, the food was amazing (as always as both Glenda and her daughter Arles are super stars in the kitchen), and the company was just perfect:
Glenda and I with her precious pup Camille

Kathy and I

just some of the lovely ladies who came as well as the view from Glenda's deck

presents!

my bridesmaid Sarah made my rehearsal bouquet!!

me and my girls

this weekend my maid of honor and ladywife, Marissa, threw me a VERY naughty lingerie shower! she and her husband decorated their whole house with black plastic, naughty torture devices, handcuffs, and hand painted signs! the food was amazing as Marissa had of course stalked my tumblr and made me treats based on my recent posts. perhaps the coolest part of it was the video that she, her husband, and Jordan made so that we could play our version of the "newlywed game"! it was amazing!
most of the girls!

the spread with Bowie overlooking on it all

the ladywife and hostest

i got a thing for Bowie...

and the craziest wiener cake ever!

i have been having so much fun and can't wait to get married now!! i'm so thankful for my girl friends! <3

Monday, June 24, 2013

0016 -- a weekend in review

we had the most magical weekend in palm springs and i'm totally trying to bring myself back to reality (of course that isn't working out to well for me). we went out with our largest group to date (15 people) and it was just the perfect way to do it! we had a hell of time on Saturday getting seats at the pool at the Ace, despite the fact that we were there before lunch. it turned out just fine since our room was ready early AND we got upgraded to an awesome patio room!!!