This has been a fantastic weekend. Yes, I'm writing this on Monday night... today is President's day and so I had the day off. For some reason I was feeling the need to do things this weekend; I'll admit my weekends usually include
a lot of lounging. I usually get up on Saturday to eat the breakfast Brandon has prepared for me, and he usually gets up on Sunday to eat the breakfast I've prepared for him. After breakfast on both days I tend to go back to bed for
a little while at least...
My weekend began with a great surprise on Friday Night! Tia and her pup drove down to pay me a visit and she and I got ready together and then headed out for the evening to Rock Island Live in Old Town. The Calamity Cubes!, Tater Famine, Filthy Still, and Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy all played kick ass sets. I was so happy to be running around with old Tia again in Wichita.
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| Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy |
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| Filthy Still |
Saturday I made breakfast for Tia, Brandon and I. I napped and then did a little grocery shopping. We had Brandon's family over for dinner. He made carnitas, chile verde, and guac. It was mouth-watering. I seriously thought about that pork all day Sunday.
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| Beginnings of Chile Verde |
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| Carnitas Cooking |
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| Seared pork |
Sunday I ran some errands and got some crafting gear. I purchased some beads and cord to make some bracelets, and began by making one last night. I also picked up some candle making supplies. I bought some Valentine's flowers for $2.50 at Dillons, and while I am sure the boys in my house could care less about them, I'm happy to have something to brighten the place up!
Today I made a chocolate peanut butter cream pie and then took it and lunch (leftover Carnitas) to Brandon's parents' house where he is working on remodeling their bathroom. After lunch I headed home to work on making a candle. I am pretty excited about the results! The scent is Citrus Sage and it smells fresh and clean. I bought some antique Ball canning jars at Metcalf Sisters Antiques while out and about Sunday and they worked perfectly!
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| Melting Wax |
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| Poured |
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| Finished Candle (and wine and bon appetit) |
One last thing I enjoy about my weekends this time of year is the afternoon sun that enters the living room when we have all of our (
read: Brandon's) plants inside.
Have a happy week!
Today I made a chocolate peanut butter cream pie and then took it and lunch (leftover Carnitas) to Brandon's parents' house where he is working on remodeling their bathroom. After lunch I headed home to work on making a candle. I am pretty excited about the results! The scent is Citrus Sage and it smells fresh and clean. I bought some antique Ball canning jars at Metcalf Sisters Antiques while out and about Sunday and they worked perfectly!
Have a happy week!
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I LOVE all of your plants! That is a goal of mine when we move to Milwaukee. I want to have a lot of plants that cheer me up when I no longer see the sun for days. Big adjustment from Florida.
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't even imagine what an adjustment that will be! Hopefully you'll find a good greenhouse to stock up at!
DeleteThank you! I had a few when I moved in but I am thrilled Brandon has so many, and I love succulents! We keep a few inside in the summer, but most of them head outside.
ReplyDeleteI love how diverse you are. You go out one night of the weekend and then you spend the rest of your time being domestic! I can only imagine how good your place must smell! Carnitas and homemade candles... mmm.
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