The Little Things

(Girls night; party of one)

Oh the little setbacks that can almost ruin otherwise perfectly wonderful evenings. This week I had my fair share of them, but my wonderful boyfriend reminded me that everything has a way of working itself out. He, of course, was right. And it's great to know those big moments that shake spirits are easily calmed by the simple joys of the little things.

(An adorably chic martini shaker (and even more wonderful because it was only $2! I love bargains!))

(Fresh ingredients for a Mexican inspired meal)

(A soft graduation present from my Uncle)

Margarita Cupcakes

Cinco de Mayo! My roommates and I opted to have a quiet evening with tacos, chips and salsa, friends, and these amazing margarita cupcakes. I've wanted to try these out for quite a while now and what better time than the day of Mexican freedom. Plus, the evening was wonderful with tequila lingering in the air. I followed this easy recipe and would definitely recommend these cupcakes any time this season. The light, citrus flavor is perfect for the summer sun, which is probably where I am going to finish this bottle of Jose.

Yearbook Guitar

I have a yearbook from my last year of high school that everyone I loved signed. I have no idea where that book is, nor have I looked at it in years. When it came time to think about my last year of college, it became apparent that I didn't want people to show up to my graduation, sign a book, and have me forget about it soon after. So I devised a plan to collect memories and well wishes on one of my favorite things ever. I took an old guitar of my grandfathers and turned it into my personal yearbook. Now I have a one of a kind piece of art that I will happily be able to display. It seemed fitting to use a guitar since college was the place I learned to play, and I'll enjoy this momentum for years to come. 

Pineapple Cake Truffles

Cake pops are all the rage these days. With their relatively simple assembly and cute appearance, they're sure to be a hit for any occasion. I, however, failed miserably at making these adorable treats. For the life of me I couldn't get the sticks to stay in the cake balls. What I ended up with was equally delicious and appealing, only minus the stick making it a true "cake pop," My cake truffles in mini cupcake wrappers were still a hit! I followed this video recipe and hopefully if you try it, you'll be able to make the little sticks stay.

The Little Things

(A graduation gift from my sister that pretty much sums up my years at UF)

This past weekend I graduated from college! I had a great day with my family and friends as we all celebrated five long years of school finally being over. I don't think it's set in yet how big this is, and perhaps I won't really feel different until August, when for the first time in eighteen years I won't head to class. But despite this big event that just happened in my life, it's still those little things that help me smile the most. 

(Watermelon sour patch candy, a nice weekday pick-me-up)

(Part from a vintage guitar I re-finished, pictures to come soon)

(A pack of brand new permanent markers)