procraftination

procraftination: n. the most productive form of procrastination in which something beautiful or delicious is created from putting off other "real life" responsibilities, obligations, and work in general.

I am an EXPERT at procraftination. When I went home for spring break my sweet mommy sent me back to school with plenty of watercolor paper, brand new watercolors, and some sweet crayola watercolor pencils. So I stenciled out a little birdie and went to town! Clearly, I had some trouble in certain areas, but I'm still pleased with how it turned out! Now I just need to n mount this on some cute paper then go to Hob Lob and find a frame for him.

something old, something new

This weekend the WHOLE fam got together in Mobile (where my dad's side of the family lives) for the first time in years to attend one of my cousin's weddings.

We stayed here:

The Battle House Hotel

The wedding was held here:

St. Mary's Catholic Church (the church my dad grew up going to)

And the reception was held here:

The Ezell House

5 Things

5 Things I Loved About Spring Break:

1. Finishing a book. ("Beach Music" by Pat Conroy)

2. J.Crew outlet + student discount.

3. Grilled cheese sandwiches everyday for lunch.

4. Having nothing to do in the evenings except sitting with some of my favorite people eating Ben & Jerry's ice cream watching (500) Days of Summer.

5. Making precious memories. And being cheesy about it.

knock knock (who's there?) orange (orange who)...

This past Thursday, Abby and I made this citrus chicken. It was SO incredibly easy and especially delicious! We prepared long green beans, throwing in a little butter, brown sugar, and almonds for good measure, and we made sweet carrots with LOTS of brown sugar (see a pattern?). I didn't have my camera, so no picture, but it was quite the colorful meal, perfect with spring break right around the corner! Cooking is starting to become one of my favorite pastimes. We're sort of teaching ourselves, but it is all based on the eating we've done in hundreds of restaurants, so at least that's going to good use.


I'm all about finding alternate uses for everyday things (oh, how I love you, Real Simple magazine...). Besides cooking, there is a lot you can do with citrus fruits. First of all, the colors are so strong, you can place lemons, limes, whatever in a bowl and have a fresh centerpiece. Or use them in a vase for a twist on floral arrangements. I like to add slices of lime to sweet tea to give it a little special twist. Put a lemon rind in the garbage disposal with a handful of baking soda, and run for 30 seconds to get rid of the stench. The possibilities are endless...

Speaking of citrus, I'm heading to Florida for a week at the beach! I'm looking forward to a much needed break to catch up on sleep, reading, sun, and friends.