30 Things I'd Bring With Me to a Deserted Island 2nd Edition

You might not remember, but last year I wrote a post about 50 things I would bring to a deserted island with me, because I thought it would be way more fun to write than 3 things I'd bring to a deserted island with me- and although I was very right, it also took all day to write- and it started to get difficult to think up new things.... But this is a new year, so I'm ready to take this on and go to a deserted island with 30 more things! You can read my old one here. I even copied and pasted the rules that I wrote up last year below. 

Anyway, here are the rules: you are fleeing to a deserted island abundant with life because you are escaping from death because a bunch of serial killers are after you. You are going to be there for at least a year, and can bring 30 items with you. Yes, the island has free internet and you have the password. Whatever you are wearing RIGHT now is what you wear to the island, so if you're in PJs, I'd recommend bringing some clothes! Oh, and the island has a bunch of fruit trees and white, sandy beaches. The ocean is not only full of edible fish, but also killer sharks- so be careful! And by that, I mean wait an hour before you get in the ocean after you ate because you could get a cramp :D Also, assuming there are animals on this island, there MUST be fresh water!! There is a picture of what it looks like above. 

1. The Mazerunner books, AKA what I'm reading as of this month. 

2. My espresso machine because I may or may not get sick of drinking tea all year long. 

3. My phone.

4. My charger, assuming there's an outlet somewhere on that island.

5. A generator & an outlet. 

6. Shampoo....... 10 gallons of it. 

7. Conditioner........ 10 gallons of that as well. 

8. A MACHETE

9. A cast iron skillet.

10. A small propane stove.

11. A few kitchen knives.

12. Seeds: carrots, sunflowers, raspberries, green beans. 

13. Fertilizer, because my garden needs it ^^. 

14. A grill. 

15. Charcoal. 

16. Unlimited matches. 

17. Hot dogs..... No, frankly, I don't really care what they're made of.

18. Sorels- they're durable and they'll last virtually forever, and they work in the rain, snow, sand, mud, etc. 

19. HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE SYRUP

20. 1500 hours of target practice. (how else will I eat)

21. A tent that hangs from the treetops (I saw it on Pinterest, okay? look it up)

22. A bow and a sheath of arrows. 

23. A canopy for shelter. 

24. A few moleskine journals.

25. Pens.......

26. My toothbrush and 2 things of toothpaste (oral hygiene is important, just sayin) 

27. My coziest blankets :)

28. MY CAT!

29. Hair ties. 

30. Bobby pins. 

Friday DIY Roundup #43

Sorry this one's a little bit late, I've just been kind of busy today and right now is the only moment that I can find time to actually write this post- but HAPPY FRIDAY! Now that Thanksgiving is over, I've already begun the Christmas countdown- 28 more days as of tomorrow. Excited yet?? A few weeks ago when I was in Portland they were already playing Christmas music, over a month before Christmas. Usually I just get into the mood towards mid-December, and we get our tree a few days before Christmas day, usually by the 20th at the latest. 

1. DIY Fabric Wrapped Pot by Tell Love and Chocolate

2. Glittery Graphic Pencil Cases (as shown in photo) by Studio DIY

3. Pom Pom Party Hats by Tell Love and Chocolate

4. DIY Chalk Letters by A Bubbly Life

5. DIY Quiet Bags (for keeping the kids quiet) by I Heart Nap Time

6. Mylar Treat Bags by Paper n Stitch

7. Clay Drink Stirrers Tutorial by Paper n Stitch

Now you have something to occupy your weekend instead of Netflix and Chill (or in addition to Netflix and chill?)

xx Savannah

Happy Thanksgiving! + 50 Things I'm Thankful For

Happy Thanksgiving, guys! This is honestly one of the best days out of the year for me, because I have time off from school, and I get to spend my day eating my heart out and being thankful for everything that I have. Every year, I like to write down 50 things that I'm grateful for, whether it be on my blog or in a journal- and I also spend the rest of my day thinking about more things that I'm thankful for. Here are just 50 out of the hundreds that I can think of~

1. A roof over my head and a house to surround me, because it froze last night and I don't want to be cold. 

2. Lots of food in the pantry and the fridge, so that I don't get hungry during my late night snacking sessions. 

3. My family to take care of me and keep me company, and spend time with me every day. 

4. A soft little cat to cuddle with me and watch The Walking Dead with me- because no one else will- even if she does kill everything in sight.

5. A comforting cup of tea every morning, to assure me that everything is all right everywhere I go, because it's a part of my morning routine. 

6. My laptop so that I can write blog posts and Google my queries and stay up into the wee hours of the night browsing Pinterest.

7. Cozy blankets because I always get cold when I watch Alaska: The Last Frontier. 

8. All of my art supplies because I cannot stop creating for even one day. 

9. Various notebooks scattered about because I might run out and I must be prepared in case I have to write something. 

10. Sketchbooks displaying my improvement throughout the years.


11. My long-distance relatives, because I love visiting them and writing them letter after letter. 

12. The way the leaves change colors in the Autumn- where would I be without all of these vibrant oranges and yellows?

13. The FMS Photo-A-Day group on Facebook- I just love taking pictures and being motivated by all of the awesome prompts. 

14. My iPhone, for supplying me with useless (and useful) apps and a great camera because I take WAY too many pictures. 

15. A nice coffee maker so that I could have a caramel latte or a Snickers cappuccino whenever I want and yet I still choose to have a cup of tea every morning. 

16. Movies- and a projector + big screen to watch them on. 

17. My dogs- they are so amazing, and I'm just so thankful to be able to take long walks in the field with them every day. 

18. Words with Friends- I love playing with my friends and family no matter where they are. 

19. I'm thankful to live in such a nice place, so that I can go outside every day and not be surrounded by pollutants and smoke- and it smells so good here.

20. I love living somewhere where I can go for a hike someplace beautiful that's only 15 minutes away. 


21. All of those inspiring blogs out there- I'm loving this post by Boho Berry, she's amazing at bullet journaling and she's motivating me to start. 

22. I love the rain. I'm grateful for the way the atmosphere becomes gloomy, and the way the air smells, and how it sounds on a metal roof. 

23. I'm thankful for our cows- because they supply us with delicious beef which makes for the yummiest BBQs in the summer time. 

24. I love Spotify and all of the music it has because what would life be without music? It wouldn't be that fun, I'll tell ya that...

25. Paigeeworld is definitely something I'm thankful for, because it's really nice to have a fun, positive community that I can share my art with. 

26. Bloglovin' is amazing- it's a hassle to have to go to every blog and read them, when I can just read all of their new posts in one app! Thanks, Bloglovin' ;)

27. 

10 Delicious Thanksgiving Appetizers

Thanksgiving is tomorrow (yay)!!! So if you're hosting Thanksgiving at your house this year, or even if you're not, then maybe people start to get a little hangry (hungry + angry) when the turkey isn't ready right away. So instead of the classic bowl of nuts, or plain old potato chips, maybe go the yummy route and prepare something worth munching on. Also, these are all three-ingredient appetizers, so they're as easy as ever!

1. Blue Cheese Pull-Apart Bread by Half-Baked Harvest

2. Cream Cheese Wonton Dip (as shown in photo) by La Creme De La Crumb

3. Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers by A Spicy Perspective

4. Brie and Cranberry Phyllo Turnovers by Cookin' Canuck

5. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus by Culinary Hill

6. 3-Ingredient Hot Caprese Dip by How Sweet Eats

7. Baked Brie with Balsamic Cherries by Averie Cooks

8. Baked Ham & Cheese Rollups by The Comfort of Cooking

9. Spicy Crab Dip by Made From Pinterest

10. Slow Cooker Queso Blanco Dip by Le Creme De La Crumb

These all sound so amazing, and to think they're all only made with three ingredients! Those cream cheese wontons specifically are calling to me, I LOVE cream cheese wontons, and I've never even thought to make them at home even though I make pork wontons all the time. Hungry yet?

xx Savannah

6 Photography Tips for Autumn + Winter 2015

Hey guys, still on break! I'm super excited for Thanksgiving, which is now only 3 days away, and I'm also really pumped because it's supposed to "snow" (you know, that weird cold white stuff that falls from the sky?) tonight, but I don't believe it'll even hit the ground because it hasn't actually snowed down here at this level in a few years.. so that's pretty sad. But on Sunday I got to go ice skating a couple of hours from here, and that was fun! I'm just hoping it'll snow in the mountains so that my family can go sledding. 

1. Not a lot of people know this, but Autumn and Winter are actually some of the best times of the year for photographers because it's usually cloudy without any actual direct light (at least where I live most of the time), which creates a really beautiful soft glow, allowing for amazing photos! See? 

2. Rain photography is actually really fun, because you can throw on a black and white filter and it'll look really gloomy and stuff, but you can also add in a pop of color in photoshop if you have something in the photo worthy of color (for example an umbrella- make the whole photo b&w, then go into photoshop and make it whatever color you like so that it stands out). 


3. Taking pictures of the water can be really cool, too! Reflections on a lake, river, ocean etc. can be turned around to your advantage, allowing for awesome photos of mountains or maybe sunsets reflecting- double the awesome. 

4. Christmas is the time for string lights, and string lights can be manipulated and made into awesome BOKEH PHOTOS! If you don't know what bokeh is (I don't even know how to pronounce it, haha), it's the shape of the lights in your photo that are out of focus. They can be just plain circles, or maybe hearts, or even stars- the possibilities are endless! Use the second photo as inspiration this holiday season and make something amazing. 

5. Use limited light to your advantage! When the sun sets, no matter where you are, it usually creates a really nice ombre effect, resulting in colorful photos. Maybe take a picture of the sky straight up, displaying all of the nice colors, with something in the center such as a bird or perhaps some tree tops? 

6. Last but definitely not least- sunglasses. No, you don't wear them while taking pictures... well, maybe you do. But that's not the point; you can make amazing ombre pictures with them by taking the photo through the lens of some ombre sunglasses that you are guaranteed to have on hand (and if you don't, pick up a cheap drug store pair, nothing fancy). I have yet to try this one out, but I'm super excited to!

Were these helpful to you in any way? I sure hope so, because these are custom to the Autumn & Winter seasons for the remainder of 2015 and beginning of 2016, and then I have a whole new set of photography trips planned out for Spring & Summer 2016. I can't wait!

xx Savannah

10 Crafts for Under $10

Happy Monday, guys! I'm really glad I don't have school today so that I have a little more time to dedicate to my blog. Unfortunately, while looking for a couple of these, evil Buzzfeed distracted me and I ended up reading about 20 of their posts.... So I'm actually getting to this a little bit later than I thought I would. But hopefully you'll have a nice time trying out these easy and affordable DIYs, because you wants to spend more on the DIY than on something you can buy for less? Plus, everyone knows that the awesome ladies over at A Beautiful Mess make the best crafts!

1. Easy Lace Flowerpots (as shown in first photo) by A Beautiful Mess

2. Spotted Curtain DIY by A Beautiful Mess

3. Quoted Shirt Pocket by A Beautiful Mess

4. DIY Stamp & Statement Wall by A Beautiful Mess

5. Make Your Own Soap on a Rope (as shown in second photo) by A Beautiful Mess

6. Custom Mat Board by A Beautiful Mess


7. Mix Your Own Chalkboard Paint in Any Color by A Beautiful Mess

8. 3-Supply Moon Wall DIY by A Beautiful Mess

9. Make Your Own Sparkly Glitter Shoes by A Beautiful Mess

10. Striped Washi Tape Doorway by A Beautiful Mess

Aren't these awesome?? Now that I do the math and think about it, you could make every single one of these DIYs and it would still be under $100. Inspired yet?

xx Savannah

 

Workspace of the Week: November 22

Friday DIY Roundup #42

So Happy Friday, readers! I've been stumbling upon so many cool DIYs this week and I just couldn't wait to put it all in this week's Friday DIY Roundup, because since a lot of people happen to have the week off courtesy of Thanksgiving (thank you pilgrims, we really appreciate the time off and all) so maybe you should fill up all of that sweet extra time with the one and only ARTS AND CRAFTS! I have great ideas, don't I? 

1. Printable Kiwi Drink Coasters (as shown in photo) by Oh Happy Day!

2. Matchstick Cookies by Iconosquare

3. DIY Garland Cake Topper by Tell Love and Chocolate

4. DIY Wooden Geometric Magnets by Tell Love and Chocolate

5. Faux Metal Planter by Paper n Stitch

6. Fruit Loop Cake Toppers by Paper n Stitch

7. DIY Felt Flower Wreaths by BKids

These are all so amazing, especially those coasters! I've been dying to go to Michael's, get a sheet of cork board and make some of my own to give out to family and friends. I could paint them and stuff........

xx Savannah

How to Be More Productive Over the Weekend

Weekends are great- like, really great- but they're notorious for being, er, not productive enough. Nothing ever gets done. I just started my Thanksgiving break, which is kind of like on giant weekend, but I have to write practically a novel and it sucks, but it has to get done. There's a ton of stuff in the way of this, e.g. my new favorite addicting app (King of Thieves), FOOD, my cat, ...... yeah. So here are a couple of tips that will help you to crack down and get to work~

1. Unplug for a bit. No, not your computer, unless you're not working on it. But if you're like me and you charge your phone right next to your computer, either put it somewhere else across the room so that you're not tempted to use it or just turn it off completely. 

2. Close ALL additional tabs. I know there are a couple of programs that can keep you from going to certain sites for a certain amount of time e.g. Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, etc. but what you can also do is go into Google and put in a timer for how ever long you'd like. (type in timer 5 minutes, for example) Now just work without stopping until that timer goes off! It's easy as pie. 

3. Try going someplace else for a change. Instead of your kitchen table, head to your bedroom for some peace and quiet- or if you're feeling uninspired and NOT productive whatsoever, maybe head to your local Starbucks and chill out there with some calming music and a latte. A simple change of scenery can make all the difference. 

4. Like I said above with the change of scenery, put on some headphones and turn on Spotify so that you aren't distracted all the time with your cat meowing or your family chattering away. Block all of that out with a peaceful playlist and finally FOCUS!

5. Finally, clean up your workspace. If you don't, you'll be distracted and driven crazy by the mess and you won't get anything done, trust me. So just take a couple of minutes before you get to work and declutter a little bit and you'll finally finish that blog post or reply to that email without being distracted by the newspapers and dirty dishes in the way of your productivity. 

I hope this encourages people to boost their productivity over the weekend, or maybe even over Thanksgiving break- it sure helped me (haha). I just cleaned the entire kitchen, moved my phone across the room, and I'm listening to some serene music. 

xx Savannah

Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

Aah, finally, I'm back to writing these again! I want to try and do these biweekly, as in every two weeks, but that won't be able to start until next year (as in about 2 months from now, haha) because I already have all of my blog posts laid out and planned up until mid-January. But I love writing these so much, and I feel like you guys kind of love reading them (maybe? I don't get any feedback, guys...) so I want to incorporate them into this blog even more along with Friday Favorites. 

1. Turkey Apple Cranberry Slaw by Safeway

2. Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Balls by The Gunny Sack

3. Chili Pasta Bake by Tasty Kitchen

4. Lemonade Ice Cream by I Heart Nap Time

5. Coconut Cream Pie Bars (as shown in photo) by Willow Bird Baking

6. Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet by The Cooking Jar

7. Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Cheese by Cafe Delites

8. Honey Lavender Ice Cream by Fabulously French

9. The Best Pecan Pie Recipe by Gimme Some Oven

10. Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies by Just a Taste

Guys, I'm sorry for misleading you... #9 says it's the best pecan pie recipe, but it isn't. My mum's recipe is. And no one will ever beat her to the pecan pie throne because she INVENTED the pecan pie throne way back when pecan pie was invented. Sorry ;)

xx Savannah

10 Etsy Fall Faves

Etsy is one of my favorite shopping websites because it has so many cute handmade things that I just want to buy immediately- and it's got a lot of awesome geeky stuff, too, including SHERLOCK PENCILS!!!! I got so excited when I found those I was just screaming and jumping around and showing my dad because he's a fellow Sherlockian. So here are a few of my Etsy favorites for this Autumn season~

1. Knit Chunky Headband by Fizz Accessory

2. Etsy's Favorite Indoor Knit Slippers (as shown in photo) by The Thrifty Wolf

3. Kitchen Mountain/Napkin Holder by Vsocks

4. Human Anatomy Magnets by Art Altered

5. Wooden Mountain Magnets by AMOKORI

6. Crochet Mermaid Tail Blanket by DC Creates

7. Starpugs Coffee Mug by Canine Caffeine Co

8. Ceramic White Cat Coffee Mug by Woodstockin

9. Delicious Macaron Soy Candle by FabCandles

10. Pumpkin Spice Pure Soy Candle by The Dancing Wick

That's all for today- but aren't those slippers just TO DIE FOR? Honestly I'd kill for those slippers they just look so comfy, I would love curling up by the fire with those slippers, a cup of tea and a good book (e.g. The Mazerunner, which I'm reading right now). 

xx Savannah

5 Fall Ice Cream Recipes

Everyone always says that ice cream is strictly a summer-food, but I disagree strongly with that saying- if anything, summer is the WORST time of year for ice cream! It gets all warm and melty and you get all sticky and the heat just makes that even worse. It cools you off, but not like a nice pool or river does. On the other hand, ice cream is yummy in the fall because you don't have to worry about it melting as easily and you can it inside by the fire after a yummy dinner. Have I convinced you yet??

1. Boston Cream Pie Ice Cream (as shown in photo) by Baked by Rachel

2. Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream by David Lebovitz

3. Coconut Marshmallow Fluff Ice Cream by Blahnik Baker

4. Death by Chocolate Ice Cream by All Day I Dream About Food

5. Cinnamon Crunch Ice Cream by SugarHero

Yum! These all look so delicious, now I can't wait to start of the cuddly season with all of my favorite treats. What's you're favorite flavor of ice cream? Tell me in the comments! Mine is moose tracks. 

xx Savannah

Friday DIY Roundup #41

Happy Friday, guys! I'm leaving in about an hour to go up to Portland, so I thought I could use my time wisely to write this post BEFORE I leave, even though I'll have my laptop with me, just because I didn't think you guys would want another super late post. Normally at this time in the morning I would be getting ready for school, and I could probably leave right now and still get there on time, but luckily that's not happening... Instead I get to write an awesome DIY roundup for you guys- yay!! 

1. Floral Headboard DIY by Design Love Fest

2. Wooden Polaroid Gift Set (as shown in photo) by Sugar and Cloth

3. Gold Dipped Vases by DIY or Die

4. Glitter Dipped Coffee Mug by White House Black Shutters

5. DIY Woven Rope Basket by Ceci Bean

6. DIY Patches for Well Loved Shoes by Heart and Habit

7. DIY Camera Strap/Scarf by Beatehemsborg

Isn't #7 just so convenient and cute? I would love to wear that instead of just a plain black camera strap because that's just so fashionable and awesome- whoever came up with that is a genius. I'm serious. 

xx Savannah

Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

Hey, guys!! This is super late in the day because my power was out this morning, resulting in no Wifi and no lights- so yeah, I had to read in semi-darkness. But luckily, I'm finally here to write about all of these yummy recipes that I have discovered! YAY! These all look delicious and amazing, so you should check them out and maybe even make them for your family sometime. Enjoy~

1. Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie by Boy Meets Bowl

2. Baked Western Omelet by The Seasoned Mom

3. Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad by Le Creme De La Crumb

4. Crock Pot Beef Stew by Life in the Lofthouse

5. Strawberry, Lime and Cucumber Infused Water (as shown in photo) by Back to Her Roots

6. Pil Pil Prawns with Garlic and Chilli by Taming Twins

7. Italian Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Potatoes by Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice

8. Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches by Recipe Girl

9. Cinnamon Honey Butter by The Food Charlatan

10. Mini Red Velvet Cheesecakes by Sally's Baking Addiction

These all look so delicious, especially those mini red velvet cheesecakes! Red velvet is super yummy (it's actually my favorite cake) and cheesecake is just amazing no matter what so I want to try these really bad. 

xx Savannah

My 10 Road Trip Essentials

I'm going on a ROAD TRIP this Friday! I know a lot of you who might have driven all the way across the country before wouldn't consider it a road trip, but I'm driving all the way across Oregon, end to end, which takes about 4-5 hours, so I think that's a pretty good road trip- not too long, but long enough that it counts! I'm going to Portland, which is one of my favorite cities, besides Seattle. I go on about 3-4 trips up to Seattle per year, and it takes about 8 hours to get there, so a lot of this stuff is great for the trip up, and some are for downtime in the hotel. 

1. My sleeping mask! I have a really cute turquoise and lavender sleep mask from Claire's that says "WAKE ME AT NOON" on it. This is for sleeping at the hotel and in the car on the way there. 

2. A tiny pillow for sleeping in the car- my sister and I have a set of tiny pillows that we use for just this! I need a pillow in the car, it really helps- I usually sleep almost the whole way there. 

3. My phone & charging cord; where would I be without my phone? I usually use it so much on the way there and when I'm bored in the hotel, that I need to bring my cord even if the trip is only for 2-3 days. My earbuds are super necessary, too. 

4. A really good book is especially helpful. Right now I'm reading Maze Runner by James Dashner, and I'm so hooked on it! I can't wait to bring it with me to Portland this weekend, I think I'll even finish it. 

5. A couple of good snacks for when we get there. I don't know about you, but we only stop for lunch once, and even after that I'm just STARVING as soon as we get to the hotel so I make sure to pack a few granola bars and maybe a cookie for two just for snacks. 

6. A sweatshirt or two is soooo helpful. I never know what the weather might be like, so a good sweatshirt, maybe even a raincoat, can be a lifesaver. The weather is predicted to be rainy (my favorite!) in Portland this weekend so I went out and got some umbrellas and my new sweatshirt because it's good to be prepared. 

7. A sketchbook is really good for me because I never know when inspiration could strike- plus I have to keep up with requests, and sketching is good for whenever you're bored or stuck in traffic, even. 

8. A great playlist can totally turn your trip around! I have my Spotify playlists with me everywhere I go, which means that I can block out the sound of my sister snoring whenever we go on a long trip, plus no one can hear me talk to myself, so it's a win-win for everyone, 

9. I don't always bring me laptop with my on trips, but if I do it's just for schoolwork (or Facebook maybe?? *wink wink*) because I might be missing some school along the way. For example, this weekend I'll be bringing my laptop because I have a super long fictional story to write (it's practically gonna be a novel, I swear) by next week and I don't want to get behind. 

10. And last but not least, I always have to bring all of my beauty products! My makeup bag doesn't have much, just a couple of tubs tubes of mascara, my BabyLips, some Smith's minted rose and strawberry lip balms, a nail file, a couple of hairties, etc. I also usually through in some dry shampoo, just in case.. ;)

So those are 10 of my road trip essentials! I can't wait for my trip this weekend, I'm sure it'll be lots of fun, but don't expect my Friday DIY roundup until later in the day (sorry). 

xx Savannah

8 Recipes That Will Make You Want to Be Cozy

So the second coziest season of all seasons is here, and one of the things that makes Autumn really cozy is the food. I don't know about you, but I love snuggling up by the fire with a cup of warm cocoa (or tea), or sitting in the breakfast nook with a bowl of hot soup and a good movie on Netflix, or sitting in our pajamas on the couch by the Christmas tree eating leftover cookies because who doesn't want cookies on Christmas? Today I've gathered a group of chefs to come into your house and cook for you some yummy recipes that you can make while it's still cold out. Enjoy~

1. Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies (as shown in photo) by The Recipe Rebel

2. S'Mores Sandwich by Hershey's

3. Autumn Lasagna by The Cozy Apron

4. Saucy Hungarian Red Potato Goulash with Smoked Sausage by The Cozy Apron

5. Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup by Damn Delicious

6. A Frosty Winter's Morning Glory Muffins by The Cozy Little Kitchen

7. Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing by The Cozy Cook

8. Slow Cooker Fall Chicken Vegetable Stew by Jeanette's Healthy Living

That's all for now, but I'll see you tomorrow for another post- now I've got to go curl up and watch TV with my tea~~~

xx Savannah

5 DIY Thanksgiving Decorations Part 2

Thanksgiving is officially only a mere 17 days away! How are you planning on celebrating this wondrous holiday of feasting? Personally, I'll be going to my grandpa's house with the rest of our family to chow down on the best food you've ever tasted. We'll probably go on a hike the same day, meanwhile all day I'll be keeping track of everything I'm grateful for, and perhaps all that will turn up in a blog post? *wink wink*

1. DIY Mudcloth Napkins (as shown in photo) by almost makes perfect

2. No Sew Burlap Table Runner by Back to Her Roots

3. Easy DIY Fall Leaves Topiary by Hometalk

4. Watercolor Leaves on a Branch by Happiness is Homemade

5. DIY Fall Mantle Additions by Moritz Fine Designs Blog

Aren't these awesome? Pinterest sure has a lot of fun ideas, and these bloggers are so creative, these pieces would definitely be a great addition to anyone's home this Thanksgiving. See you tomorrow!

xx Savannah

Workspace of the Week: November 8

Nail Art Saturday

Nail Art Saturday

I AM LITERALLY IN LOVEEE WITH THIS NAIL ART DESIGN 

Friday DIY Roundup #40

Happy Friday, guys! This post is a tiny bit late because I have the day off so I thought I would spend it in bed watching Netflix and YouTube.... Let's just say that Jenna Marbles needs to make more videos because there's a *chance* that I watched almost every single one of them. I also practiced Spanish. And finished an episode of Ghost Adventures. And ate a cowboy burger that I loved (!!). And worked on my scarf. And rolled on top of a cat causing her to cut my foot open with some claws that I really should clip later.... Basically, I love my days off. 

1. DIY Stenciled Dresser by The Stir

2. Unique DIY Office Organizer (as shown in photo) by Paper n Stich

3. I'm So Fancy Makeup Bag by The Polka Dot Chair

4. DIY Large Triangle Quilt by Fancy Tiger

5. Hanging Diamond Decor by Sugar and Cloth

6. DIY Bunny Tote Bag Tutorial by I Wear The Canvas

7. Easy Marbled Knife Holders by A Beautiful Mess

These are all so amazing! I totally want to try some of these now, especially #2 and #4, because organization is bae and I've always wanted to make a quilt. See you tomorrow for Nail Art Saturday!  

xx Savannah

5 DIY Thanksgiving Decor Part 1

There's only 21 days left until Thanksgiving (the yummiest time of the year!), so I thought that this year if someone is hosting Thanksgiving dinner, they must have to clean their house- that is, unless it's already clean..... But who keeps their house clean all year round??? Instead of cleaning the house, why not just make some snazzy decorations to cover up that mess? Or you can do both, but that's a little too much effort- I would just rather have the kids make the decor and someone else clean the house while mum & dad make dinner. I'm getting too in depth here- let's get to the decor~

1. How to Paint Acorns (as shown in photo) by Home Stories A to Z

2. Fall Candle Centerpiece by That's What Che Said

3. Fall Mason Jar Vases by Anything & Everything

4. DIY Gobble Gobble Gobble Sign by Hometalk

5. Thanksgiving Burlap & Glitter Placecards by Typically Simple

I'm sure you've noticed that at the top it says PART 1! Yep, that means I'm gonna write another one pretty soon! And I can't wait because this was really fun to look for all the cute DIYs and such- and to think I have much more to share. See you tomorrow, for the DIY roundup!

xx Savannah

Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

Wow, I really haven't done one of these in a while. And that's pretty sad considering they're one of my favorite posts here on this blog. I originally had something else planned, but since that didn't work out, and it's Wednesday (the day I usually write these posts on), I decided a recipe roundup would work out better- I'm in the mood for food and I was already browsing recipes on Pinterest last night anyway. Let's get to it~


1. Chicken with Bacon Mustard Sauce by Julia's Album

2. Meatball Parmesan Casserole by Mrs Happy Homemaker


3. One Pot Easy Lasagna Soup by Yummy Healthy Easy

4. Baked Ham and Cheese Rollups by High Heels and Grills

5. Fried Honey Banana (as shown in photo) by Rachel Schultz

6. Easy White Chicken Chili by Averie Cooks

7. Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Stew by The Cozy Cook

8. Grilled Cheese Dippers by POPSugar

9. Healthy No Bake Protein Packed Giant Cookie by The Big Mans World

10. Easy Apple Pie Fries by Cincy Shopper

Doesn't that all just make your mouth water?? It made me hungryyyyy. I just realized why I was so hungry last night even after eating... I spent my time looking at all this kind of stuff. See you tomorrow~

xx Savannah

7 DIY Soda Stream Flavors for this Fall

Even though most people love to drink soda mostly in the summer time to cool off, I also like it in the Fall- which means that my Soda Stream is going to get a lot of use. Actually, I love soda all year round, so it get's a lot of use anyway. But I bet a lot of you don't want to actually go out and buy (or order online, in my case) those syrups that are filled with all the bad stuff and can only result in 2 things- cavities and a sugar high. So I decided to collect a few yummy DIY syrups that you can make at home~

1. Root Beer Syrup (as shown in photo) by Foodie with Family

2. Fruit and Herb Flavored Sparkling Water by The Yummy Life

3. Blueberry Lime Soda by The Vegetarianventures

4. Homemade Orange Soda by Simple Bites

5. DIY Key Lime Syrup by Former Chef

6. Make Your Own Cola Syrup by NYT Cooking

7. Homemade Ginger Ale by Epicurious

These all look so yummy, especially #5- I've only had key lime soda once, but it was so good, and a lot more different from lemon-lime soda than I thought it would taste. Maybe it'll be even better if I make it myself!

xx Savannah

5 MORE Sweet Nutella Treats

Sometime last month, I wrote a post with a bunch of yummy Nutella recipes and I loved it so much that I decided to write another post with just a few more sweet recipes to get your mouht watering- it'll be a nice break considering we just had a whole week of Halloween themed posts. You're just going to love everything that I've found, I doubt you'll be able to keep from making at least one of these recipes. 

1. Nutella Cookie Cups by Cakes Cottage

2. No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake by Dessert Now, Dinner Later


3. Browned Butter Blondies with Nutella Pockets (as shown in photo) by The Food Charlatan

4. 3 Ingredient Nutella Truffles by Crazy for Crust

5. Nutella and Banana Smoothie by A Thrifty Diva

These all look so amazing, I just wish I could try them out for myself!! Especially those Nutella truffles- mmmmmm..... and I hope you can try a few out for yourself!

xx Savannah

My Halloween Costume!

Meow! This was such a fun and easy costume, I can't wait to wear something new next year, though. Happy November! 

Workspace of the Week: November 1