so good to be back

Hello Everyone!

It has been quite a while since I have posted anything. I think I have been in a "creative funk" (at least that's what I am calling it). Whoa My Darling is moving in a new and exciting direction! While I love posting about the incredible things other people do, I would really like to post about things I have been dabbling in.

                                                     [Image from Dots and Stripes Events]
BAKING! Every time I see a cute little bakery somewhere, all I can think about is how fun it would be to own my own bakery. The next best thing: filling my recipe box with lovely and delicious recipes! This process includes trying countless recipes, some tweaking, and a TON of butter. Slowly my recipes are coming together and I can't wait to share them with you.

Some other fun things I have been trying my hand at are wire lace and resin jewelry-so much fun. I see some great tutorials in the near future.

[Image from Life With Sprinkles on Top]

summertime

Finally! I have been trying to post and nothing was showing up. Now that I am [hopefully] back, I am so happy to be finished with the hardest semester of my life. Now that it is officially summer time for me, I really want to throw an outdoor party. Look at all these pictures that would be lovely to do!

[Image from Martha Stewart]

Lavendar Lemonade

[Image from Inn Brooklyn]

[Image from Birthday Girl Blog]

Ruffle Cake

[Image from Filled With Heart]

How great are these things? I really need to find a reason to have a party (like I really need an excuse) so I can try these things! Last week, we went to the garden shop and I bought the first flowers for my first garden ever. I am excited to start one, with poppies! Once the weather is nice, I am hitting the garden. Next on the list...peonies!

[Image from Paradox Place]

hitting the books

Hello all! Thank you so much for your comments and kind words! The winner of the giveaway will be announced May 1st so keep an eye out for your name. All you have to do to enter is comment on any Whoa My Darling post.

Since this semester is nearing the end, I have tons of lesson plans and projects due (I find myself wondering if school will ever end). I will be taking a [short] leave of absence. Posting will continue May 1st but I encourage you to continue reading!

[Image from Book Daddy]

whoa my giveaway

I know I know, finally! I am very proud to announce the first Whoa My Darling giveaway.

The winner will receive a set of 3 handmade folded cards (and envelopes). They are 3.5 inches by 5 inches. Simple cards that are blank of the inside.

To enter: All you have to do is comment on any post on the Whoa My Darling blog (one entry per person). The winner will be chosen at random on May 1st. Please check back to see if you won. This is open to all countries!

I am very excited for the first giveaway! I have been having trouble finding time to blog with work and school which is funny because I have found the next book I am going to read. It is definitely the longest book I have ever attempted. I have heard the book is wonderful as well as the movie. Any ideas? It is Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. This is going to be quite a challenge to get through all one thousand five hundred odd pages. But I intend to do so! Have you ever read it?

 I finally finished the book Water for Elephants which was absolutely wonderful! I am so excited to go see the movie this weekend. I recommend you read it.

whoa there!

Thank you to everyone that has been reading the Whoa My Darling blog! I have some exciting news...WMD is in the process of planning a giveaway! It will be coming up next week along with more DIY projects, and an entirely re-done Whoa My Darling Shop. Of course you can still visit the shop now.

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There are so many upcoming happening with WMD. Let me know what you would like to see!