Sand Art

Oh Monday. You're definitely not my favorite day of the week. 

I was out of town this weekend, so thanks for your patience while I disappeared for a few days! I'm sharing this photo because today has been a day of scrambling to catch up and make deadlines, so I haven't had time to get an outfit post together. But I made this sand sculpture this weekend, with lots of help from friends. Does this count as a DIY?

By the way, if you can't tell, it's a hermit crab in an anchor-shaped moat.

I'll be back tomorrow with an outfit post, and I have an exciting giveaway coming your way in the near future as well! :)

Black and Gold

Top: thrifted ($3.50)

Pants: J. Crew, thrifted DIY ($4)

Blazer: thrifted ($4)

Shoes: Rack Room ($2.80)

I've been wanting to wear this shirt since early summer when I got it. It's gotten chilly these past few days so I finally had an excuse to. I love it. :) 

Sorry for my non-presence for the past few days, it's been a busy week! I'll be away this weekend but hopefully next weekend I can get some sewing accomplished....fingers crossed.

Banana Pancakes

This morning I got up and decided that I wanted pancakes. I also decided to make up the recipe. These turned out amazing, so I'm sharing it. It's also going to have a ridiculous name, because I don't know how else to accurately describe them.

Banana Oatmeal Wheat Pancakes with Flaxseed

• 1 cup wheat flour
•   1/2 cup white flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup oil
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup dry oatmeal
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 ripe bananas

Combine flour and baking powder. Whisk egg and combine with oil and milk, add to flour mixture. Add in water and mix thoroughly. Mash bananas until slightly chunky, add into batter. Add flax, oatmeal, cinnamon, and vanilla. 

And with that the batter's ready. :) 

This made about 16 pancakes, I believe.

I would just like to point out what a pretty golden brown they turned out to be. Perfect pancakes make me happy. 

 I drizzled chocolate syrup and honey over top, and added some sliced bananas for good measure. 

They also tasted amazing with peanut butter and honey. But then again, pretty much everything tastes good with peanut butter and honey...

I think I have a new Sunday tradition.

Rummage Store Haul

I found a new thrift store two weekends ago here at school, and went back again last weekend because I only had ten minutes to explore the first time. I'm really excited to show you guys what I got in those two trips!

Strapless floral dress, $6

Watercolor dress, $8

Old Navy shirt dress, $6

Black dress with mesh upper and sweetheart neckline, $8

CrewCuts (J.Crew Kids) dress, $6

Love21 Skirt, $6

J.Crew shorts, $3

Leather belt, $1

Banana Republic leather pumps, $8

Vintage loafers, $6. Seriously the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

The prices were a little higher than what I'm used to, considering how I tend to get dresses for $4 at Goodwill. Though the J.Crew shorts for $3 was a pretty good steal! But for future reference, I should probably refrain from going there too often, considering the price range. It's dangerous for someone who has very little self control and a very good knack for finding nice things. :)

Happy Friday!

Favoring Brave

A few weeks ago I was given the wonderful opportunity to work with Jill from Favor the Brave. She has an amazing online jewelry business on Etsy, and she sent me this gorgeous pair of earrings to build an outfit around! 

 

Aren't they the prettiest things ever? I love the colors. And it forced me to put together some pieces in my wardrobe I probably wouldn't have worn together otherwise!

 

Top: Target, thrifted ($3.50)

Skirt: thrifted, DIY ($3.50)

Cardigan: Target, thrifted ($3.50)

Shoes: Rugged Wearhouse ($7.99)

Earrings: c/o Favoring Brave

I'm tempted to buy out all of her jewelry now. This is dangerous.

On a side note, this post is featured on Everybody Everywear.

Happy Tuesday guys!

[photos from Favoring Brave on Etsy]