THE Apple Pie

So, I found this awesometastic idea on Pinterest... And I HAD to try it.  I usually make my own pie crust, but what with Market Day just 2 days away, I decided to get a pre-made pie crust to whip this crust out in no time.
I just took the crust and spread cinnamon and sugar all over it and then rolled it up like a cinnamon roll.
Cut the log into THIN rolls and placed them on my pie pan.  I kinda pressed them down to fill in the holes between each roll. 

 The pie was just a simple apple pie with a crumb crust.  mmmmmmmmmmmmm.

 My dad thanked me for making him an apple pie.  Yeah, right... it's for you... 

 Perfect with a dollop of whipped cream!

The apple part of this pie wasn't half bad either. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pinterest Crayon Project

 I saw a picture on Pinterest that said, 'I Actually Made Something I Found On Pinterest!'.  Well, I've made a lot of food I've found on Pinterest.  And this Crayon project is ALL OVER Pinterest.  I fell in love with it the moment I found it.  And I had some white-washed boards that had been sitting around for MONTHS just waiting for a painting.  

So I started by hot-gluing the crayons to the top of the board.  I bought a 64 pack plus another 24 pack and took out most of the blacks and browns.  I used some grays to flank each side of the picture and I kinda wish I didn't.  But I still love it. 

Then I used the blowdryer on high and hot and melted the Crayons.  They start to get shiney and start to drip.  I had to adjust the angle of the board so it didn't drip as quickly.  

  My mom thought the hot glue was going to melt, but it held up.  

I went over the big glops with the dryer to kinda break them up.

I love the way it looks.  My friend called while I was doing it and she said one of our other friends did it last week... So maybe everyone will have one.  But I still love it.  And it was easy as pie.

Not sure if I'm going to leave it on my stand or hang it.

More Pinterest projects to come! 

Friday Favs: Interwebs edition.

I nearly forgot about Friday Favs...  Again, it's not my Friday, so it's easy to forget. 
So here are a few of my favorite things!  Interwebs edition.  

Favorite Social Media:

Pinterest

Not sure if you're into Pinterest, but it basically brings the "best of" the interwebs and organizes it into thumbnails.  It's a feast for sore eyes, and after 8 hours of politics, weather and crime, I'm ready for some DIY, desserts and fancy dresses. 

Favorite Wedding Blog:
Style Me Pretty

Amazing (and quite a few DIY) weddings with whimsical colors and crazy-awesome photography.  I've planned my wedding 10 times over.  And everytime I get hooked on this blog I have dreams of becoming a wedding planner. 

Fav Street Photog:
The Sartorialist

He takes photos of people he sees on the street wherever he goes.  He's a professional style photographer, so he's all over the world, but mostly in NYC.  The styles are often outrageous, but a lot of the time it gives me a little motivation to up my game. 

Fav Local Blogger
Iowa Girl Eats!  

She is just an Iowa girl just like me making yummy food and hanging out with her stinkin' adorable hubby!  Not a chef, but dang, this girl makes some mouthwatering fare.