Happy Sunday.

A round-up of the best 50+ peach dessert recipes.  They've got my mouth watering!

Kelle posted 48 examples about how to capture water fun this summer... she has quite the eye for composition.

Have you heard about capsule wardrobes?  How do you feel about them?  I know I would never have the guts to get rid of 2/3 of my current wardrobe, but Lindsay shared how she simplified her wardrobe & it's quite inspiring!

We recently purchased a home-made popsicle mold kit, and I can't wait to try out these recipes!

Megan, a fellow chick with curly locks, shared her process here.  Ive tried DevaCurl before but wasn't impressed (maybe I didn't do it right?)... have you tried this product? And if so, what are your thoughts?

Current Happenings.

Post idea inspired by Emily's 'Five Things' posts, at Cupcakes & Cashmere.

(a great way to stay active behind the camera, to document the little things)

Last Sunday, we celebrated Flag Day

Pretty robin eggs that I've been stalking

Nothing beats ice cold lemonade on a hot & humid day

 Miscellaneous yard blooms

 The world's easiest cherry cobbler (it's yummy, too!)

#gardenlife

So I title this post like I'm an avid gardener.  This couldn't be farther from the truth.

I've always had lofty goals of having a beautiful garden... of actually eating vegetables, on a daily basis... of wearing a garden hat & caring for my beloved plants.  And for the neighbors to be like "Oh!  Have you seen their garden?!"

So, I bought a pair of garden gloves & we planted a garden.

My husband did a majority of the work.  He rented a sod cutter & crafted out a small rectangle in our yard that would become Our First Garden.

We decided to keep it small this year.  This is our first go at a garden & in all honestly, it could totally flop, though I'm hoping it doesn't.

Next, we purchased a soil test & pretended we were scientists... turns out our soil is on point!

We shopped at a local greenhouse, Lindsley's Greenhouse, and purchased a variety of seeds & plants.
Zac did most of the planting; I mainly played with the dog & took photos -- that's what I do best.

We are hopeful for a great growing season & look forward to eating the fruits of our labor.



























































If anybody has gardening tips, throw them my way would ya?

Happy Sunday.

Fifteen things every new parent needs for baby, according to Emily.

Erin's yard make-over looks like a botanical garden -- you go girl!

Completely digging Cori's floral & stripe outfit.. and she made the skirt, go figure.  Somebody PLEASE teach me how to sew.

Dang. Grace's weekly exercise routine puts mine (or lake thereof) to complete shame.  What an inspiration she is!

This strawberry watermelon smoothie was just added to my pin board -- looks delish!

Make: Pizza Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad.

It's a side that nearly everyone loves, but yet we only make for a special occasion.  You know, for a family gathering, a baby or bridal shower.  And why?  I mean, most of the time I could make a meal just out of pasta salads, but yet I never whip one up for supper.  Hmm, maybe that should change.

Anyways, we all have a favorite, and this one happens to be mine:

Pizza Pasta Salad 

(This recipe shared to you from a former co-worker of mine; I have no idea where it originates from)

12 oz. box of Rotini noodles, cooked, drained & cooled

1 - 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes w/ basil, garlic & oregano, drained

1 can pre-sliced black olives, drained

Pepperoni, cut-up

Dried Hard Salami, cut up

Fresh mozzarella or provolone cheese, shredded

1/2 c. (more or less, depending on how saturated you like your pasta salad) Newman's Italian dressing (I've heard Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil works just as well, but I've never tried it)

Add everything together in a serving bowl, toss, & enjoy!