From DC to LA

Last week I got to travel to DC AND LA!! I know, I'm a lucky gal. I had a blast in both cities, but I got to thinking how different the two were from each other. West coast vs. east coast, laid back vs. uptight, all fun vs. all business (I may be over exaggerating so please don't be offended if you're from either city because, don't get me wrong- I love them both). You get the idea. I came to realize these drastic differences while shuffling through the contents of my bag. Each city had pretty similar weather, but I had packed like I had a split personality. Here's how it went down:

VS. 

I had two amazing trips and I get to head back to DC next week! Yeee! <3

DIY Teacup Candles

Hi Lovelies! I recently helped plan a baby shower for my lovely and very pregnant bestfriend, Nicole. She wanted a French country themes baby shower. So one of the design elements I used were some adorable Teacup candles. I originally saw this DIY at The Blushing Bride and thought I would try it out and share with you! It was a great success and the candles looked perfect!

To start you'll need a few things:

        Teacups (You can find these at thrift stores)

        Soy Wax flakes (specific for containers)

        Wooden Kebab skewer sticks

        Tape

        2 pots for melting the wax

        Fragrance (candles are always better if they smell nice too!)

        3 1/2 inch candle wicks 

       Candle dye (for coloring)

1. Take two kebab skewers and tape them together on one end. Slide a candle wick in between the skewers so that it fits snugly between the kebabs. Lay the kebab and wick on the teacup so that the wick sits in the middle of the cup. For additional support, tape down the kebab to the side of the teacup to ensure the wick will not move when you pour the wax. 

2. Now that your teacups are prepped, you will need to melt your wax flakes. Depending on what type of wax you buy, you can either use the microwave or stove to melt the wax. I prefer to use the stove so that I can control the temperature (making sure it doesn't get too hot) and color of the wax. If you decide to use the stove, make sure to use two pots. Fill the bottom pot half full with water. Let the water come to a boil, then place the second pot with the wax flakes into the boiling pot. 

Melt the wax over boiling water

3. Once the wax is totally melted in the pot, you can add coloring and fragrance. A little goes a long way with both the dye and fragrance. Add the dye slowly and make sure it is completely melted and mixed with the wax. I wanted my candles to have a pale pink hue so I used very little dye. It's hard to guess the color of your wax while the wax is still wet so I suggest dipping a spoon in the wax and letting a few drops fall onto wax paper. Let the drops dry. Those drops should give you a general idea of what your candle color will look like. 

Melted wax

Red dye to be added to the wax once melted

4. Now it's time to pour! This is easy as long as you're deliberate. Pour the wax into your prepped teacups making sure not to spill any wax on the outside of the cups. I suggest aiming for the center of the cups while pouring so that you don't get any way on the sides. 

Candles after wax poured

5. Voila! Sit back and relax awhile! Let the candles dry for about a day to make sure they are completely solidified. Do not touch or move the candles while drying! This can cause the wax to lose its shape. 

A teacup and welcome sign greeted party-goers at the shower.

<3

The Best Things in Life

1. The smell of the asphault right when the rain begins to fall
2. Crawling into bed after a long day
3. Smiling uncontrollably from ear to ear
4. The gentle touch of your fingers prancing on my skin
5. Love, of course, love
6. When nothing needs be said because you already know
7. Staring up at the clouds

Cravings.

I crave you.

I'm hungry for you. 

I can't wait to kiss you.

I want to feel you. 

I'm fascinated by you. 

I'm enraptured by you.

I want to be free with you, run away with you. 

You are enthralling.

You are complicated, oh so complicated.

You are wild in the most timid of ways.

You are genuine.

You are beautiful.

Your soul is good and full of hope.

You are my craving, my edacious craving. 

Today.

Yikes

Eek, Sorry guys. I've totally neglected you this last month. There's been quite a few changes recently. I know, that's no excuse, but... 
Last month was very busy- I officially cut ties with the boyfriend (now ex-boyfriend), moved into a new place, and got a wonderful new job as the Marketing Manager for a small start-up. It took awhile to get settled, but I'm starting to get back to a routine and will try not to neglect you any longer. 
Just last week I got to go to Washington D.C. on my first big work trip! I was only there for two days, but I was able to sneak away and be a tourist for a bit! It was my first time on the east coast! So fun!

While I was there I even got to see Obama's motorcade drive by! He waved at us from his limo! So cool!

Constant hunger.

<3