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July 2014 - Taylor Allan Photography
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Our Trip to Northern California

This past weekend I was lucky enough to snag a trip to Northern California.  And what can I say but wow! We started our first day out and about in San Francisco and headed to Off the Grid Picnic.  We normally go against the grain when it comes to tourist attractions so this was right up our alley  We had a great time...

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DIY: Lantern Terrarium

Yes, I know.  I kill plants.  So what better way to add some green to home than to work with some succulents.  A succulent is a plant like a cactus or something with thick, fleshy leaves AND you don't have to remember to water a succulent everyday = perfect for me.  So I decided to take this lantern I purchased last year from...

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Lets Be Friends! Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Let's Be Friends Blog Hop! A blog hop is a set time frame for current or aspiring bloggers to find new blogs and quality content. It is a great way to make new friends and find inspiration! It is also a fabulous way to promote your own blog and posts. Dear Friends, What a day to celebrate! This is the...

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Print! Striped Menu Planners

I do my best to menu plan each week.  It saves us money in the grocery store and saves me time at night when I'm scrambling to make a healthy dinner before D gets home from work.  I decided I've been using my first round menu planners for too long and have designed some fun new ones for us all to share!  Download...

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Oh, Hey Friday!

{one} Russian River: Last weekend I was a lucky girl to get to stop by Russian River Brewery.  The line was out the door just to get inside to get your name on the list, but it was worth the wait!  I got to have a delicious sour beer, my favorite kind! {two} Diet-worthy Dreamsicles:  The dog days of summer are upon us......

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Happy Birthday to Me!

Hey y'all!  Today is my birthday!  I'm turning a ripe young age of 24 today and you know I'm celebrating.  I'll be back Friday with my Five Favorites from the week! ...

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Blog Hop! Lets Be Friends!

Welcome to the Let's Be Friends Blog Hop! A blog hop is a set time frame for current or aspiring bloggers to find new blogs and quality content. It is a great way to make new friends and find inspiration! It is also a fabulous way to promote your own blog and posts. Dear Friends, What a day to celebrate! This is the...

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DIY: Dip Dye Pillowcases

Dear Anthropologie, Why you gotta be so cool?  After stopping in for dresser knobs this past weekend (I scored some for $2 each)  I fell in love with your dip dye bedding set, but unfortunately your prices are astronomical and I pinch pennies so hard they squeal.  So I have decided to take matters into my own hands and re-create your Sol Linen...

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Oh, Hey Friday!

{one} Gin Gimlets:  I had forgotten about these easy, but delicious, cocktails.  And all you need is two ingredients!  1 oz. of your favorite gin mixed with 2 oz. Roosevelt's sweetened lime juice!  Mix one of these up this weekend for friends, or just yourself ;-) {two} Key Lime Pie:  Speaking of lime... I don't typically like key lime pie, the flavor is...

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