Hocus Pocus.

So halloween weekend... was complete and utter nonsense.

I think I actually enjoyed the whole week more than the actual day. So much laughter procrastination and sillyness.

My best friend maria comes up with really ridiculous and creative costumes but can never execute them.

So usually she comes to me with an extensive speech of what she wants and always ends with, "sooo can you make it?"

I always laugh, then agree and construction begins.

This week though we just couldn't get started, she came over every single day and we didnt actually start it until Friday when boy came up and made us be productive. haha

So off to the craft store we went got materials and then ran to Starbucks to get a cup of inspiration.

I also got this cutest kitchen timer while we were out!

We worked all weekend. We would work, eat, bake, dance, movie, hot glue, paint, and all in between.

Boyfriend did the major cup construction and I did hot gluing and painting.

I made my first pumpkin pie to enjoy while working.

And boyfriend painted his bear head he had made from cardboard and duct tape.

So finally Ria came over Sunday for her "final fitting" and we sent her off..

Are you even ready for this?

Yup, she was a mocha latte.

Her cup is made completely from poster board, cardboard, hot glue and tape. Her whip cream bow is made with cardboard, polyfill, wire, extra fabric, a headband and construction paper for her "straw".

We were really proud of the results:)

It was the best costume ever. We laughed so hard every time she put it on.

That afternoon I sewed myself a quick peter pan outfit. And went to a little halloween shindig with some friends.

(wish I had a full picture.)

I just love love love home made things. I love being creative and seeing things come together. I love the challenge of translating your brian or even someone elses into an actual functional physical thing. so fun.

SO since it took me so long to update I have another post today, so check back later:)

xoxo jess

Keeping up.

I've been locking myself up at home because of all the work I have to get done. So occasionally I actually miss human contact and I escape to see some of my loves. Here's a peak at all the fun dates I have been going on.

1. Yogen Fruz with Lizzy. UH-mazing we're pretty much addicted.

2. Annual coffee date my Steven and Sarah. Oh I missed him so.

3. I baked my first ever apple pie from scratch. I know its pretty rough but I worked so hard and it actually turned out delish!

4. My sweet little Tessa, had been in my class for three years. So her family invited me over for a pre- first day of kindergarten breakfast. And of course Tess wanted us to have matching nails for her first day of school.

5. My little cousin Becca came to spend the weekend at my house. Fun nonsense, shopping dates, couch potatoes.

6. More apple pie and apple crisp with the girls. Walks to get coffee in the nice cool weather. And laughing about absolutely nothing.

I've been loving cozying up in sweaters, with warm drinks and pie. We had a really lovely labor day but it really deserves its own post.

I have painting to get done. No homework tonight:)

love, j

Oh Saturdays.

Oh delayed posts.

These pictures are from LAST saturday. And I have so much more I want to share, but feel like I need to stay somewhat in sequence haha.

So after Joy and I had stayed up far too late last Friday, we rolled out of bed early and picked up some friends and headed to the market.

The day was BEAUTIFUL and the market was really alive.

Joy treated us all to coffee, shes so sweet.

Then we came home, Boyfriend finally got home, Joy made us an awesome lunch, and then threw together an apple pie like nobody's business.

No seriously, Yum!

Tomorrow I have literally dedicated entirely to crafting, I'm getting somewhat nervous with Hearts and Crafts right around the corner. I'm still in an adjustment period funk, so my mind is everywhere. I have good people helping me hold it together though.

Hope everyone has the day off tomorrow and can just enjoy company with loved ones.

Goodnight,

J