Life Lately

Life Lately

I was hoping to have some big grand living room update today.  Instead, I have some new horse tail art.  It's new abstract art.  I swear.

Over the weekend, I painted the fireplace area white (while Ike napped and murdered dog toys and pillows).  We have a nice color trifecta going on.  I'm digging it.

Nate went to install the built-in on the right.  It's 1/8" off.  Which is a problem because it won't sit flush on the sub-floor.  We then talked and decided at this point it would probably be smarter to just wait and have the floor installed before installing the built-ins.  With our mind changing track record, this seems like a good plan.  Floor installation is still scheduled for Tuesday!

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Grandma's Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Grandma's Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Nate had treat day last week.  He asked if I would whip him up some of my Grandma's homemade cinnamon rolls.  Can I keep a pan for myself?  If so, yes!!!

I have finally mastered Grandma's rolls.   Okay, I still have some appearance issues to work out but the flavor is spot on.  You know how some things just never taste quite as good as Grandma's. These rolls were one of those things but I think I finally have it.  It only took me like 10 years of trying.  These rolls may take some practice but I have lots of pointers for you that might lessen your learning curve.

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Hipster Baby Quilt {Gender Neutral Quilt}

Hipster Baby Quilt {Gender Neutral Quilt}

Whoa.  Monday.  Too soon.

Nate and I were busy little DIYers again this weekend.  Don't worry.  We also managed to sneak in quite a bit of fun and sleep.  Lots of glorious sleep.

I spent a few hours finishing up this hipster gender neural baby quilt.  A friend asked me back in the beginning of June if she could hire me.  She didn't need the quilt until September.  I'm pretty good at saying "yes" and forgetting that I don't know how to manage my time.  I finished this sucker a couple of weeks early.  Check out those time management skills.

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