wear.make.do.

wear a cheery yellow dress and instead of complaining about the lack of fall weather, enjoy one last weekend by the pool...  even if it is october.  (ok, this one might be just for me...)

make this horribly delicious sounding cake.  anything based on childhood snacks you know has to be good.

do watch this beautiful short video that will have you convinced of how relaxing it is to make ribboned asparagus salad.  

wear.make.do.

wear some happy socks, for your day is sure to go right when started off this way.

make some chocolate chip cookies with homemade toffee in them to spice things up a bit. they are addicting i tell you. 

do watch this video and laugh out loud or dance along, if you have not already. fantastic and so right on.

wear.make.do.

wear a dress while riding your bike.  be daring.  even better, plan a bike date night.  that would be quite dreamy, indeed...

make this amazing looking chocolate cake and invite some neighbors over to help you indulge.  or you can always just eat a good quarter of it yourself...

do have a go at making your own water colors with the kiddos.  heck, make them for yourself even.  who doesn't love a good water color project?

wear.make.do.

wear something vintage like this sweet turquoise beauty and head to the farmers market because you will feel oh so glamorous and hip.
make a sweet dixie cup garland and hang over an outdoor table for a lovely dinner.
do watch this cheerful and inspiring video that gives me even more reasons to learn how to make beautiful bread...oh and learn from this book. gazing at my library copy recently just wasn't enough. ps. the meatball recipe inside is super delish...made it one night! happy weekend!

wear.make.do.

wear something a little more colorful and a little more crazy than you might normally sport and plan an exciting date night.

make some clay beads and fancy necklaces.  {or just order some of these fantastic ones!}

do join pinterest if you haven't already.  it is so very fun.  {find christine here and me over here!}

wear.make.do.

wear any of these cozy shirts from my new favorite kiddo store. i mean, buy one for the sweet fashionable little girlie in your life.

make a delicious blueberry tart and lemon whip cream while you can still score berries at your market. yum.

do try smocking something...a pillow, a wee dress, a pouch....I've just always wanted to give this a whirl. 

have a smashing weekend all. may it be ever so lovely!

wear.make.do.

wear a long summery dress and a big hat and do something outdoors this weekend.
make this adorable little pocket skirt for that last beach getaway or for a back-to-school surprise.
do create an amazing envelope book full of memories and mementos.  for someone you love or just for yourself.  you deserve it.

wear.make.do.

wear shorts and a bright colored blazer...a fun look i dare say.
make anything from this stellar menu. i am craving that pink cocktail and that salted butterscotch popcorn.
do check out this foodie mag you may be interested in, as well as kinfolk if you have not already.

wear.make.do.

wear some fun stripes.  any stripes will do.
make your very own cheese using one of these amazing kits.  and send one to me, as i am dying to try it!
do this fantastic art project with your kids.  then pat yourself on the back for quality time spent and an extra high five for the educational value.  well done.

wear.make.do.

wear a sweet summer dress while you can in these hot months. believe it or not, you might miss them.

make a fun fabric diary like these ones. i love the idea of fabric scraps and little notes next to them, even simply for the visual appeal. i might have to try this. 

do try out some homemade creme fraiche, and perhaps gift it to an appreciative friend. My oh my is it good!

wear.make.do.

wear this adorable and oh-so-summery little dress.  and if you are feeling really fancy, go for the hairstyle and lipstick, too.

make this amazing homemade ice cream.  bust out that ice cream maker or justify finally buying one...  it seems to be a summertime must.

do stack a whole heap of bracelets (like the friendship bracelets you have been spending your long summer days making) together to snaz up that everyday outfit.  

wear.make.do.

wear this incredibly sweet girly little number to the beach....and do giggle.
make  some thai salmon and a big salad to feel pretty special and healthy all at once.
do consider this fun paint can project as a little summer happy this weekend. cheers!

wear.make.do.

wear a lovely braid in your hair this weekend.  laid-back and fancy all at the same time.
make these delicious looking drinks.  mix it up with that big watermelon in your fridge.
do find yourself some sparklers and stay up late tonight with your kids or friends. (or order them now and plan some 4th of july fun...).

wear.make.do.

wear this sweet summery look and be off to the beach for goodness sakes!
make  some super soft and gooey cinnamon rolls for friends and family.
do go watch this video on the swing project....instant chills and happiness; i assure you.

wear.make.do.

wear a simple, breezy black dress.  or sew one up yourself, as i think i might give this one a go myself...

make this amazing strawberry rhubarb pie from this month's martha stewart.  it is hands-down the very best pie i have ever tasted.  serve with homemade whipped cream and you'll be in for a treat.

do create something lovely by putting paper through your sewing machine.  if you've never tried sewing paper, i dare you.  it will open up a whole new world to that crafty side of you.

wear.make.do.

wear something cheery and bright with the warm weather coming on. this sweet number looks so perfect

make some watermelon lemonade to share with friends while you sit by the pool perhaps?

do check out this fun...long....article. i am half way through, got distracted, and I'll let you know how it turns out. so far so good. happy weekend!

wear.make.do.

wear something sweet with a peter pan collar.  or, if you are feeling extra adventuresome, try adding a collar to an old boring dress to fancy it up a bit.

make this delicious looking cherry and cardamom custard.  i love cherry season!  

do go get some embroidery thread for making friendship bracelets.  you can sit out by the pool (or a lake if you're near one) and pretend to be at summer camp.  ah, summer, i am so excited for you to be here...

wear.make.do.

wear some suspenders with your pants and a splash of lavender. perfect transition into warm weather outfit.
make ice cream in a bag with the kids. tossing and giggling, followed up with homemade ice cream is an assured good time.
do some unnecessary but oh so necessary shopping for sweet fabric tapes. why is fancy tape so addicting?

wear.make.do.

better late than never...

wear this cute stripe dress over your swimsuit with some salt water sandals this weekend and enjoy the lovely weather (or, if you live in phoenix, enjoy actually getting in the pool on this hot weekend...).  

make a strawberry tart.  with strawberries at every store and market, how can you pass this goodness up?

do have a go at making your own little a-frame tent.  set it up in your yard or your living room, it is good for every season.  

have a great weekend! 

wear.make.do.

wear a stack of whimsical and colorful friendship bracelets on your fancy wrist. razzle dazzle up any simple outfit. layers of bracelets always make me feel awesome.
make some grilled chicken sandwiches and slaw + asparagus salad for an easy weekend dinner. just because they made it sound so good with their fun little marinade tricks and addition of cider vinegar to the slaw. my mouth was watering.
do gaze at these stunning shots from the nyc ballet project. i would love some of these to hang in my home. gorgeous work.

and to all the amazing mother's out there

a happy and fancy 

mom's day to you! 

hope it is magical and marvelous.