A Curious Thing....

Last August for our Anniversary, my boyfriend and I decided to walk around Discovery Park, the biggest park here in Seattle. We were looking to move into the neighborhood right next to it at the time and had been wanting to explore it for quite a while. The weather for our adventure was gorgeous, but the ground was still wet inside the woodsy area and there were leaves starting to coat the ground already. 

Out in the meadows, though, the sun was shining bright. We followed the trails (there are so many trails in Discovery Park, we could probably find a new trail every time we visit there!) and after we had walked up a flight of stairs and were walking under branches and branches of white berries, we saw something dash from one side of the trail to another. It was a rabbit! It was a quick glimpse of the little guy, but I was still pretty excited. When we finally found a view point, near an old abandoned community center, we noticed that there were bunnies living under the community center hopping in and out at their leisure, eating the surrounding area of grass. 

My dear and I waited on a picnic table, and devoted to catching a picture of these little bunnies, I laid down on the grass, held my arms out and waited to get a picture of two darling baby bunnies. To my luck and surprise, they didn't hop away, but instead they came towards me!

I was absolutely enamored by these bunnies, and it made for the best Anniversary ever! 

xx, emmakait

A Lacy Little Project: Earring Frame

For a while, after moving into my apartment, I had my earrings hanging on a small basket, frequently falling off and not displayed nearly as nice as I'd like them. I finally decided that I wanted to make a display for them that was lovely as well as functional and easily accessible. That's what led me to make my lacy earring frame that can sit nicely on my dresser and display my earrings.

All I had to do to make this display for my earrings, hair pins, and pendants was to buy a frame (I got this steal at a garage sale), take the protective glass out of it, and add lace instead of a picture. Of course, if you want the lace to actually stay, you have to somehow fasten it inside of the frame. I personally just took a piece of lace that was large enough to be pinched into the frame when the back of the frame was applied and then cut the excess lace off, which worked fine, but if you are handy with a staple gun or glue gun, fastening the lace in that way will give you some extra hold. I would advise fastening the lace in the very corners, so that it's hidden by the frame, but still helps to avoid your earrings pulling at the lace. After you've got your lace fastened and back applied, hang your lovely display on the wall or prop it up on a table or dresser and start showing off your beautiful jewelry!

xx, emmakait

Good Morning, Sringtime!

I adore the time of year when the rain starts to lift, flowers start to emerge, and we see dozens of new ideas springing out from all over the place! It's a wonderful time to get a fresh start with a new hobby, style, or idea. I'd say it's a great time to start a blog, as well. So, hello lovelies and Happy Spring!