Let's talk.....cupcakes.

So.... I made this little recipe I found on Not Just Another Jennifer's blog for a charity bake sale this week. This, my friends, is heaven in your mouth...as I like to say, it tasted like rainbows and unicorns. But also heard in the hallways of my office...

"Holy Sh!t - what is this wonderfulness?"
"I like you so much better now."
"Thank you, thank you so much, this changed my life."

Needless to say, they sold out. Also sold a red velvet cake for $50! One of our work family members recently lost his 41-year sold unexpectedly. He had six children. In a week, we were able to raise 9K for their education fund. I'm so proud to be a part of the office i work at!

Here's all i did: Made yellow cake batter from a box. Filled cupcake pans about 2/3 full. Dropped in a ball of cookie dough (pre-made roll of dough). Cooked and frosted (with a tub of whipped frosting) and sprinkled on some chocolate chunks. A true working girl's recipe.

(I forgot to take a picture, so this actually comes from here, love the cookie dough frosting idea...mmm).

The wallet clutch

In case you've been waiting on the edge of your seat for this one... I picked the red! As if whipping out the credit card wasn't fun enough as it is. I puffy-heart it! Find your own here: KailoChic on Etsy

Violence and Abuse

Interrupt my usual triviality for a seroius message. This Saturday, Tim and I are participating in SafePlace field day. SafePlace takes care of women and children who are raped and/or abused. Sadly, in these economic times, they are serving even more families. But of course, it's harder to raise money. They are currently in danger of losing their pre-school (for children who may not be safe attending an outside school). This saddens my heart.

The SafePlace services are amazing - they have a hotline, counseling, legal support, hospital support, a shelter, community outreach...the list goes on.

If you can spare even five dollars, it would really make a difference to these women and children. Your donation is tax-deductible and can be made here: Safeplace. Donations are being gathered until noon CST tomorrow.



Thank you!

Ugly Molly Monday

Argh...having trouble with this post. Anyway...hopefully this works so I don't have to retype again!

I think I could start a regular feature called Ugly Molly Monday. I love Molly (not as Michael, but I do love her) but she cannot take a cute picture to save her life. Promise she really is cute in real life. But in pictures...not so much.

Fly by night update...

It's been a busy weekend and we're exhausted, so this will be a lame post! Actually, I'm having trouble even remembering what we did. Let's see...

Friday - day off...what! We saw I Love You, Man (cute but not in puffy-heart love) and then pillaged the Gap. Yes, the gap - are they possibly turning things around (finally)? Maybe...or maybe i just needed basics (more likely). My favorite find was this dress (much longer on me and with a wide woven belt).


Saturday, a bbq in Canada (aka Round Rock), Sunday, food shopping, errands, laundry, cleaning, etc. etc. I admit, we celebrated Easter over breakfast tacos from Torchy's (B+ definitely prefer Taco Deli) at the Trailer Park Eatery (love Austin and this counts towards #50).


Oh, and also had Zuzu (C+) on Friday, so tick off two more restaurants on the 101 list. And finished the Undercover Economist (so two business books down).

I'll add to this random post by saying, this week, I'm most thankful for the beautiful wildflowers found all along Austin's highways this time of year. They make me smile!

Spring Look 5 - First Thursday in Austin

Every first Thursday, South Congress in Austin, a funky little neighborhood with cute boutiques and vintage stores, opens all their doors late and serves beer, offers music, booths, etc. I've been meaning to go since we got back to Austin but haven't made it yet. But when I do...this is what i want to wear! I'm not really feeling the cutesy summer dresses this year - this one has a more vintage-y grown up feel while still being airy and comfortable.

Dress - Fossil
Boots - Frye (I couldn't decide between the two - each makes it's own look!)
Wood cuff - Burberry




**Apologies these pictures are always either blurry or small - can't seem to work this one out!

Beautiful new find for my office!

Can't remember whose blog originally pointed me this direction, but thank you! I'm adding these beautiful photos to my bland office walls.

Tricia McKellar, Etsy

Slowly

Wanderlust

Many and One