Bucket Lists

      I'm really into making lists, especially to-do lists. On any given day there are so many ideas and tasks floating around in my head that I have to organize them on a tangible piece of paper or I go crazy.
     One type of list I like to make is a Bucket List. When I put my dreams down on paper they seem more doable somehow. (On a side note, does anyone know why it's called a "Bucket" List? What do goals have to do with buckets? If you find out, let me know.)
     At any rate, here is my Bucket List:

      I'm featuring my fourth entry: "Make every recipe on my Pinterest", because this summer that will be my goal. I put this on my Bucket List because I know we all pin recipes but never try them, and I don't want that to happen. I don't want to miss an opportunity for good food!
     I just checked my recipe board, and I have 107 pins on it. ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN! Yikers! Remember that movie "Julie and Julia", where Julie Powell (played by Amy Adams) tried to make every recipe in a book by Julia Child (Meryl Streep) within a year, and blogged about it? Yeah, well this is the Pinterest version, and I'm doing it in a summer instead of a year. Hopefully my life won't take disastrous turns like Julie's did.
    Here's another idea. You can follow my recipe board here and take a look at all the yummies I've pinned. I'll announce ahead of time the ones I'm going to do and you can make them too, then send me pictures of your creations and I'll feature them on the blog! It's like a giant baking party!
     So here's the next recipe I'll be featuring. It's called "Healthy Reese's Eggs" and the link to the pin is here. I made it this past week and will be posting pictures either tomorrow or Sunday. It's a super quick and delicious recipe that you can whip up in no time! Happy cooking! (And eating... obviously.)

Cheers!

Hanneli

In the Works

     About a week and a half from now is the Hartfield Assembly, a local Jane Austen-style ball. Think Pride and Prejudice dancing, without Mr. Collins to make things awkward. :o)
     My co-worker at the coffee shop is hosting it with her sister. She can't contain her excitement, which is wonderful because her excitement is extremely contagious. I can't contain mine either.

     I'm making two dresses: one for me (I make a new one every ball; I just love to sew!) and one for my sister (she's 12 and this'll be her first ball). This fabric^ is from her dress. I just have a few things to finish up and it'll be done. I am super excited! The dress is turning out so well and I can't wait to see my little sister all dressed up in it!
     I'm using Sense and Sensibility's Recency gown pattern (the Simplicity version). I've made four dresses from it so far, so I know and love this pattern well. Once you get the hang of it, it is super easy and quick to assemble. Which is nice, because otherwise I'd die from the stress of making two dresses in less than two weeks. As I stand now, however, it's all easy-peasy, which leaves more room for fun!!! :)

Cheers!

Hanneli 

Snapshots of a Springy Day

     Happy Tuesday to you all! I want to share some pictures from yesterday. I think I can say that spring is back! (knock on wood :o)

Yesterday was simply beautiful, and very productive. I was able to finish all my homework for American Lit class, read all of Polyanna by Eleanor H. Porter, take photos, and sew a new little neck scarf for our dog:

Here, we see Miss Lilly sporting a snazzy new kerchief.

I also got sunburned while wearing a dress, which is the most delightful springy-thing ever. Every girl should get sunburned in a dress at least once.

     The sunshine left by late afternoon, by which time I heard about the terrible tragedy in Boston. My heart hurts for the lives affected like this. It grieves me that people can be so evil. The only thing to do is pray and try to reach out with love. My prayers are with Boston this week.

Hanneli