Sew Bake Decorate

Luau Loving and Final Maui Adventures

Published on April 3, 2015January 24, 2017 by juliavalleyLeave a comment

Three weeks after my trip, I’m finally getting my last and final blog post up about Hawaii. Though it is the last, it includes possibly one of my favorite nights of the trip! Mid week we got a decent amount of rain, so shopping and reading on the porch filled much of our time. We also tried to drive up to the top of Haleakala to see the volcano, but once we got there it was cold. Like 30s and raining… I wore shorts. We took a look at the gorgeous sights, snapped a photo or two, and hopped back into the car. Continue reading “Luau Loving and Final Maui Adventures” →

Hawaiian Coconut Pineapple Crumble Recipe

Published on March 31, 2015October 26, 2016 by juliavalley2 Comments

Being in Hawaii for Spring Break was incredibly inspiring. I can see why artists go on extravagant adventures to places they’ve never been before. Getting to experience such a unique culture in Maui was eye opening and exciting! I saw new animals, ate new foods, smelled new plants, and breathed the ocean air in a way I never had before. Continue reading “Hawaiian Coconut Pineapple Crumble Recipe” →

Alohappiness – Maui Beach Living

Published on March 24, 2015January 24, 2017 by juliavalley1 Comment

To continue last week’s Maui vacation post, I wanted to share my beach days with you! Let’s be honest, the beaches are the most iconic part of island vacationing, so I couldn’t let you wait any longer! Continue reading “Alohappiness – Maui Beach Living” →

Woweee Maui! A Trip to Hawaii – Part 1

Published on March 20, 2015January 24, 2017 by juliavalley9 Comments

I’ve been dying to share my trip to Hawaii with you all, but my mind has been on vacation mode trying to find the motivation to get started on this post. Coming back to work after a relaxing week off really put a damper on time to get to writing about my exciting adventures in tropical paradise! Continue reading “Woweee Maui! A Trip to Hawaii – Part 1” →

Sunny Bunnies

Published on March 9, 2015April 12, 2016 by juliavalley2 Comments

You may already know this… but I’m in Hawaii this week! It’s really a dream come true. All throughout my childhood I adorned my room with seashells, fake palms, and beach images hoping to dream of the ocean. Maybe it was living in Chicago where my bum was frozen for 8 months out of the year. Maybe it was the lack of proximity to the tropics. Maybe it was the pure happiness I felt when sunshine hit my face. I loved the idea of island life.

And now I am here! One blissful week of paradise with my favorite guy and his wonderful and generous family… I am one lucky gal!

Though I feel bad going on and on about it to those stuck in the cold and at work, I am going to cheer you up with some bunny loving! Sunny bunny loving to be exact! Summer will be here in no time. Just throw on some sunglasses, sit in a sunny window, and dive into these happy bunny scenes. Love from Hawaii! I promise to share my adventures with you somehow!

Credit: http://passionlapinbeliernain.net

Credit: http://theenchantedwind.tumblr.com/

Credit: http://moonshineandwool.tumblr.com/

Credit: http://n-a-t-u-r-a-l-e-z-a.tumblr.com/

Lemon Squares Recipe – Pucker Up!

Published on March 3, 2015October 26, 2016 by juliavalley13 Comments

One of my most loved recipes is for lemon squares. They are intensely tart and fresh tasting, with a thin, buttery crust and a soft, jelly like curd. I’ve become quite the snob about it and barely order them at any bakery, even though they’re one of my favorite treats, because I think these are the best! Every time I bring them to a gathering people ask me for the recipe. Here’s the secret… you’ve probably had it under your roof for ages! Continue reading “Lemon Squares Recipe – Pucker Up!” →

Crabby Avocado Dip Recipe

Published on February 23, 2015October 26, 2016 by juliavalley6 Comments

Sometimes I come home and I’m just in a crabby mood. Maybe it’s traffic, maybe it was computer problems at work, maybe the fact that there still isn’t a rabbit just sitting there magically on my couch… but the one thing that can always get me out of my rut is a little creative endeavor. A craft, a new recipe, or creatively watching the Mindy Project while pretending to do crunches on the rug… ok that last one isn’t so creative, but I do love the Mindy Project. Continue reading “Crabby Avocado Dip Recipe” →

Tipsy Valentine – Chocolate Whiskey Cupcakes Recipe

Published on February 20, 2015March 14, 2017 by juliavalley6 Comments

As you may have seen on Instagram over the weekend, Valentine’s cupcakes were whipped up and doled out to a couple of special valentines. Megan found a seriously tempting recipe that she thought K and B would like, so we tried it out! Though I’m not usually one to go for a three part cake recipe, Megan likes the challenge. (Seriously, every recipe she wants to try is always so crazy!) But this one was worth the work. Continue reading “Tipsy Valentine – Chocolate Whiskey Cupcakes Recipe” →