Taylor, Author at TaylorMade

a Casserole Carrier… again

August 8, 2013 By Taylor 2 Comments

I need a 12 step program! I just can’t stop making casserole carriers. Previous Posts HERE, HERE and HERE.

But, really who doesn’t love a handmade gift? My friend got married this past weekend and I thought this would be the perfect thing! I like the inner fabric as much as the outer fabric.

I have used the Two Little Hooligans tutorial so many times, I could do it in my sleep! I never add the spoon holder and I switch the straps up like Jill did HERE.

The star of the show is the etched Pyrex inside… its so fun to see your new name etched on something. It hard to see but I added the “est. 2013” after the name this time.

I also started adding a little info about the carrier and the Pyrex because people were asking me questions about the care.

Confession… I started 3 more just for back up! I know this is a popular project on Pinterest so has anyone made one? Post the link, I love to see the fabric combos :)

Gallery Wall Update, a New Piece and a Giveaway

August 6, 2013 By Taylor 17 Comments

Look Familiar? Same Gallery Wall, Different House. When we moved (2 months ago) we didn’t have a dresser, and the boys had a mattress on the floor but you better believe I found the wall decor box a hung this ASAP! Previous Wall HERE and HERE.

I love having a fun wall like this because it gives me an excuse to collect unique things and I love the way it looks, a bunch of random stuff that I love all coming together :)

If you are really good, you might have noticed a new piece up there. When I started gathering things for this a few years ago, I wasn’t ever going to put photographs up there because they are so typical. But then a few weeks ago, Ink361 contacted me about reviewing something for them.

Ink361 is a website for photography lovers and especially Instagram fans, you can order professional quality prints and photo products (from 4x4s to iPhone cases), view amazing photos and get inspired. My favorite part about the site is that you log in with your Instagram ID and there are all of your pictures just waiting for you. They let me choose what I wanted to review; I think I spent about 3 hours trying to decide :/

I went with the Metal Print for the Wall and I even got 2 Mosaics. There are the 10″x10″ size… I think I am going to frame these for another area of my house.

And I LOVE the way the Metal Print turned out. It has a little spacer on the back so its stands off from the wall and that’s also how you hang it.

I think it’s right at home on the gallery wall.

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White Bean and Avocado Hummus

July 25, 2013 By Taylor 5 Comments

I love Hummus, a lot. So do the boys… my oldest will eat it with a spoon. But my husband doesn’t. So naturally, I have been on a little mission to make him like hummus. First, I had to figure out what he didn’t like about it. After a lot of talk and tasting, he said it must be the texture because he doesn’t like the texture of chickpeas. Oddly enough I don’t really like chickpeas either. Then my mom mentioned she has been making White Bean Hummus for a while. BINGO people!

I thought I would even add an avocado for more creaminess. It turned out to be a mix of hummus, bean dip and guacamole all rolled into a rich, smooth concoction that had everyone eating it with spoons :) The Husband Verdict… he ate a good serving of it! That’s Hummus Progress. Also please someone tell me how to take a good picture of hummus- it’s not a photogenic food… I promise it’s better than it looks.

White Bean and Avocado Hummus: (kind of based on this recipe)

chopped green onions ( I used 2)
juice of 2 lemons ( I like it very lemony)
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1 can cannellini beans- rinsed and drained
1 avocado
1 garlic clove, peeled
a little olive oil

Has anyone else tried any good Hummus recipes or “spin-offs” I should know about? That tahini looks like it will last me a while.

Scalloped Bunting Tutorial

July 17, 2013 By Taylor 24 Comments

Two bunting tutorials in a row… what is going on over here? I didn’t even mean for that to happen but what can I say, I love bunting! Remember THIS “Shower” baby shower we threw my cousin. I actually made this bunting back in April and it now hangs in the window at Ampersand !

I love buntings and I also love scallops so this seemed like a perfect match for our rain cloud decor. Its really simple and quick to whip these out.

Scalloped Bunting Tutorial:

Start with a piece of cardstock and make a scallop template. Then fold your fabric and cut as many as you can at a time… haha, this tutorial will give you a little glimpse into my non perfectionist ways.

See my non-straight lines, my husband would die!

Then two by two, pin them- right sides together.

Sew around the bottom rounded side. Leave the straight side open.

Once you have them all done, snip the rounded sides up to the seam and flip them right side out. Then press.

As for hanging them, you could make your own bias tape but I just bought a pack of white for this bunting. Sandwich the flag between the bunting and sew :)

Super easy custom party decor! Is anyone else bunting obsessed?