Chocolate Gravy

I just wanted to share a recipe with y'all on this sunshiny Friday! Fair warning it might add a few inches to the waistline, be prepared!
I got an email from my mom yesterday mid-afternoon, right when my lunch has digested and I'm starting to think about what I want for dinner and I get this:

Pure cruelty!
It is from Saveur.com and this is the link to the recipe, http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Chocolate-Gravy!

I have yet to make it but definitely want to try it out SOON!
Enjoy for me and let me know how it turns out.

~Rachel

Bathroom Makeover

Over my holiday break I decided to take on the task of repainting the bathroom. Check out the before and after pictures.

Before

It took awhile with removing the fixtures, cleaning the baseboards, and doors but it was well worth it.

After

My pictures don't really do it justice because of the flash but it is such an improvement. The color looks a bit purple, but it's actually more greenish in normal light.

Thanks to Rachel, we now have fancy orange colored light switch covers which I LOVE!

We have hopes of putting up shelving, changing the sink, and the vanity. I'll keep you all posted!
~ Laura

Foo Dog After (FINALLY!)

We finally finished painting the Foo Dogs (3 mos. later…) and I lurves the orange! FYI, they definitely needed priming before the orange spray paint went on them. Otherwise the paint just starts to bubble up (yes, this does come from experience, I might have got too anxious and some primer may not have gotten on one of their bellies.) Anyway, once patience and time were appreciated the pups came out looking alright!

~Rachel

Let the New Year Resolution Begin!

New Year's Resolution:

To learn something new.

I have decided to take on the very domestic and useful task of learning how to sew. If you have ever been in a vintage store and found something awesome but it wasn't your size you know how I feel when i think to myself, "I wish I knew how to sew".

I have just purchased my first sewing machine and have decided to document my experience. The adventure should begin in about a week and a half. I will keep you posted!!!

~ Laura