These are the things I’m loving RIGHT NOW. Could change at any minute. 1. Almonds. There is an almond for every occasion–bust out a classic Smokehouse flavor for everyday, try the Cinnamon Brown Sugar flavor for dessert, or maybe even make some french macarons with a bag of simple raw almonds. When you’re done, wash [...]
Things I’m Loving Right Now
Posted by Kirsty on February 9, 2012
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Quick & Easy Gift Ideas
Even though I’ve been adding things to my Whimventory and scrolling through pages of gift ideas on Pinterest all year, Christmas is here and the list of gifts I need to procure is still quite lengthy. Time is short, so I have gathered a list of gifts that are fun, relatively easy to find, and not too [...]
Posted by Kirsty on December 22, 2011
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Best of: Dallas Museum of Art
On a recent trip to Dallas, I spent an afternoon at the Dallas Museum of Art. These are my favorite pieces. Munich Still Life, William Michael Harnett (oil on canvas) | 1882 The Fish and the Man, Charles Webster Hawthorne (oil on canvas affixed to composition board) | 1925 He’s like, “Hell yes, I [...]
Posted by Kirsty on November 21, 2011
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Web Gems (28)
It’s October, the best month! Even if it doesn’t feel like autumn in Texas yet, I’ve been burning fall scented candles and even brought a few jackets up to my closet (a girl can dream, right?). The one downfall of October–midterms–has me occupied for the time being, though, but I took a quick break to [...]
Posted by Kirsty on October 8, 2011
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Web Gems (27)
I’m officially moved into the suburbs! This means I’ve lived in all three prominent city structures: rural, suburban, and metropolitan. Maybe I’ll write an essay about it one day, but for right now, I’m too busy wallowing in my misfortune from being sorted into Hufflepuff on Pottermore. Longer posts to come, but for now, gems: [...]
Posted by Kirsty on September 16, 2011
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Playlist: Harry Potter
If you’re not freaking out about tonight’s LAST EVER Harry Potter movie premiere, I hope this playlist will help rekindle your Harry Potter spirit. I’ve culled through the annuls of wizard rock and selected my favorites from years past and present. If for some reason you haven’t read the books or watched the movies, you [...]
Posted by Kirsty on July 14, 2011
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Web Gems (26)
What’s up, y’all? One order of summer Web Gems, coming right up: These two bracelet tutorials have been keeping me busy for days: DIY Rope Bracelet & DIY Friendship Bracelet. So cute for summer. I made this almond chicken once and it’s definitely a repeater, especially with some really good barbecue sauce. This pineapple curry [...]
Posted by Kirsty on June 28, 2011
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Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children
You might know Ransom Riggs from his short films, or maybe from his contributions to Mental_floss magazine, or maybe even for being friends with award-winning YA author John Green. You might not know him, though, as a budding YA author himself. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Riggs’ debut novel, is the best YA book [...]
Posted by Kirsty on June 15, 2011
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Crafts
As the weather spikes into three-digit territory, I try to condense my time outside into brief spurts throughout the day. Since I can only do so much reading, Netflixing, baking, Tumblring, etc. before I become a total zombie, I’ve compiled some summer crafts for you and I to try. Crafts are fun! Make a watermelon [...]
Posted by Kirsty on June 10, 2011
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Web Gems (25)
Well, I blinked and it’s now summer and I am buying brightly colored boat shoes and sandals! I’ve been enjoying the last few days of weather before it gets too hot to breathe outside here in Texas. My lovely friends Riley and Jimmy invited me to see The Avett Brothers with them last Friday, on [...]
Posted by Kirsty on May 26, 2011
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