change is good.
I’m changin’ things up at The Blog About Everything. I have decided to move my blog from posterous to blogger. While I love the simplicity of posterous, I feel like blogger is a better layout for me. Since I don’t speak HTML, it is hard for me to customize my space at posterous, and with blogger it is easier to make this space my own.
Obviously because I am changing hosts, my web address is changing as well. I know….this is a lot of change to take in at once, but you can handle it!
My old address was
www.everythingblog.posterous.com
and is now:
Now go edit your bookmarks and make sure my new address is in there so you can keep up with the fun. And don’t forget to look around the new page. Tell me what you think!
mushroom grilled cheese.
I found this recipe for a grilled cheese with mushrooms and once I was finished wiping the drool from my face, I realized I had to make it for dinner. And that is exactly what I did. It isn’t much more difficult than making a traditional grilled cheese,therefore, I must recommend you whip this up for yourself! I added a slice of avocado to mine because, lets face it, what doesn’t need a slice of avocado. 
things that make me smile.
It is Monday again, and time to roll out the things that are making me smile. I have some exciting things to look forward to this week, such as seeing Miranda Lambert at the San Antonio Rodeo, and then attending what is sure to be a lovely wedding this weekend. I am eager to have some good times with some sweet friends, but until then, here are the things that I have been enjoying as of late.
::an entire packet of pink mentos::
::some lovely bangels from a lovely valentine::
::tea & honey that has been soothing my throat all weekend::
::walking the dog in the gorgeous 70 degree february weather::
::sweet treats in the window of an ice cream shop::
reminiscing
I went backpacking with the man last October and brought a Flip video camera with me to document the trip. While you may not have a wonderful time watching the shaky footage, it brings back great memories of a fantastic vacay. This video is compiled of footage from the last days of our time in Munich, Germany. So kick back, relax, and enjoy watching my ridiculous antics for 5 minutes straight.
(and I apologize in advance if you become seasick from the wobbly footage)
annnddd....just in case you missed the previous videos you can catch them here:
Munich day 1
Prague
v-day (or anyday) treats
My love for sweet treats lives on with these little sweet and salty numbers. I usually receive these pretzel buttons around Christmastime with red and green M&Ms, but saw these valentines-inspired versions and realized I could make them whenever I wanted! Target was fresh out of pink and red M&M’s, so I just picked up the traditional colors and they look just as cheery. So if you’re in the mood for something simple, sweet, and salty, just follow these directions for a delicious Valentines (or anytime) snack.
Supplies: pretzels (I used mini squares), Kisses (or Hugs!), M&M’s.
1. preheat oven to 200 degrees
2. line baking sheet with foil & spread out pretzels
3. top each pretzel with a Kiss (or Hug!)
4. pop them into the oven for 2-4 minutes
5. press an M&M into each Kiss
6. let them cool (I stuck mine in the fridge because I’m rather impatient)
enjoy!
things that make me smile.
I don’t know anybody who looks forward to a Monday. I have a very flexible schedule and don’t always have to work on this particular day, but I still find myself grumbling Sunday night about the impending morning. Even though I have the day off, I think this cold, dreary Monday could use some cheer. I have decided to conjure up a list of things that make me smile, hopefully setting the tone for the week by beginning on a positive note. So next time you have a case of the Mondays, remember the little things that make you smile.
::looking forward to dinner with a dear friend before she moves across the country::
::new jewels that recently arrived in the mail::
::a carousel for my K-cup collection::
::OPI's Nicki Minaj collection::
diy wreath.
I cannot, for the life of me, find the original pin of this wreath. Regardless, I had to tweak the original idea to make it look better against my dark green door. The whole thing cost just a few bucks if you hit up Hob Lob when all of the floral stuff is 50% off. It is a super simple project, and the only reason it takes longer than fifteen minutes to make is because you have to wait for the spray paint to dry.
Here's how its done:
1. spray grapevine wreath. (if you dont have one of these trigger attachments, i highly reccomend that you get one!)
2. separate flowers from their stems and hot glue them to the wreath
3. paint wooden initial
4. glue one end of the ribbon to the initial, and the other to the top of the wreath
5. slap on a bow, and hang it on your door!
Obviously, feel free to mix up the paint colors/flowers/ribbon and show me how yours turned out! enjoy!
dreaming in neon.
Are there any sweeter words than “vacation request approved”? Perhaps only, “all-inclusive Mexican resort”, both of which are phrases that have been cropping up in my life lately. To celebrate my cousin Sarah’s 30th birthday, we are going to Mexico! Not that I really need an excuse to lay around doing absolutely nothing (except for imbibing adult beverages) and being waited on hand and foot. While the trip isn’t until later this summer, I’ve already started contemplating my bright, beach-y wardrobe. What are your plans for summer? Are you already dreaming in neon like me?
1. Violet Lake Domino bandeau bikini top, via
Violet Lake Blush bikini briefs, via
2. Essie nail polish in Playdate
3. Essie nail polish in Funky Limelight, via
4. SPLENDID neon yellow vintage whisper racerback top, via
5. J. Crew factory denim short
6. Haviana's Top metalic flip-flop
7. Sambag hot pink sunnies, via
8. Forever 21 fedora
9. Diane von Furstenberg layered silk-chiffon dress, via
10. Burt's Bees beeswax lipbalm
a chandelier in the closet.
While the fixture appears to be slightly dwarfed in the photo, it is actually just the right size and provides an adequate amount of light for my small closet space. It definietly succeeds at turning a drab, cramped apartment closet into a fun, girly nook where i can get dressed everyday.
oreo balls.
What possessed me to make oreo truffles, I know not. Obviously it had nothing to do with my lack of self-control and my undying need to consume sweets. Regardless, I used this recipe to create these treats and let me tell you, it was super easy. In fact, it was too easy. They are deliciously decadent, and I’m not even going to pretend like I want to know how many weight watchers points they are worth. I kept these babies around long enough to snap a few pictures and let the manfriend sample my creation. I saved only a few for my lunches this week, and I then promptly packaged up the remainder and sent them to work with the man as to get them out of my reach. See, I do have some self-control after all.
