our august...

got to see my two favorite travelers this past weekend....check it out!

DIY: passport covers

this is one of the easiest tutorials and takes less than an hour to make start to finish. i made these in a snap for the sweet little lovers over at our august. what travel bloggers would love matching passport covers.

here's the handmade how to:

step 1:

cut two 12" x 6" rectangles out of contrasting fabric.

step 2:

pin and sew them together, right sides together with a 1/4" seam allowance. remember to leave your self a 2" opening to turn it inside out so that the right sides are facing out.

*tip: trim the corners off before turning inside out so that the seam will lay smoother.

step 3:

press flat. top stitch all the way around the rectangle.

step 4:

fold in 1.75" on one side and 2.25" on the other. press, pin and sew only along the top and bottom edges.

step 5:

fold in half, and press flat. and that's it. you are done. enjoy.

serve it up with a handmade card and you are set. love you anges and leonard.

10 things i couldn't live without this week:

1. a visit from my best friend mary, she travels down here for work quite often and we are always lucky to have her stop by for dinner and a visit. not to mention that she has always been my inspiration to be a better cook, so i was super pumped that she was here to taste test my mango experiment.

2. mango turnovers! check out this recipe for and easy and delicious mango treat.

3. a play date with the burton ladies. i just love these girls! and we had delicious egg salad sandwiches and spicy pickles.

4. getting the dino print in the mail for the boy. thanks to jessica sutton for the great print.

5. surprises in the mail box from my dear agnes.

6. finishing the boys birthday party invites.

7. street dreams. this movie has been on the "need to watch" list for quite some time. after so much anticipation waiting for it to become available, the hubs finally gave in a bought it on amazon.

8. watching the joy in the boys eye during his first bounce house experience.

9. luchador's and air blocks.

10. three day weekends. birthday parties, bbq's, beach trips, and porch parties. ahhhh.