Author: psaugust

a garden party for Baby

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Parties

     My sister wanted a garden theme to match her baby shower that I threw for her, so we went for it, getting much inspiration on Pinterest and from Oh Joy’s blog. Also, this meant that I was able to reuse some of the party decor, like those hand made tassels for balloons. The photo backdrop is made by using colored napkins, chicken wire, and a wooden frame that my sister’s husband was kind enough […]

handmade…

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in the Classroom

a few favorite pieces made by my self and some students at school this Spring…I’m in a paper cutting kind of mood and also, I made a few ceramic pieces that I’d like to turn in a jewelry piece soon. Below, paper mobiles, a quick project to pass the time in class by a some students.

the art of French macarons

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Cooking / Workshops

I’ve always wanted to learn how to make French macarons and yesterday, I was finally able to sign up for a cooking class to learn how to make these delicate desserts.  Of course, you can always learn how to make anything through the internet these days, but I’ve always been a visual and hands on learner and taking this class was really fun and helpful. Our cooking team created  a cassis macaron with blueberry cream, […]