Sunday, April 26, 2015

Cinnamon Roll Cravings

Yay for rain and snow...not so much for the cold weather that comes along with it! I have been freezing all day and was thinking about something yummy to make that would be something good to snuggle up in a blanket and read my favorite magazines and get a little interior inspiration! Of course, I'm still trying to keep my eating habits a little healthier so the cake they were giving out at church wasn't the best option...(the little taste I had was pretty tasty I must admit...chocolate ganache...mmmmm!) So I got home and cinnamon rolls started sounding pretty delicious! But I think we are aware at this point that they aren't exactly one of the main sections of the food pyramid--well I guess that depends on who you are (shout out to my family). ;) Here's what I came up with! Cinnamon Roll Granola. And I must say...this is some good stuff. And of course, super easy :) Eat it over yogurt, milk, plain, or any way you please! Now, I'm not here to say it's as beautiful of an experience as eating a cinnamon roll...but it's definitely a close second! I mean put some icing on top and you've got yourself an (almost) cinnamon roll! Or if you want to keep it healthy, drizzle some vanilla greek yogurt over it! 
If you make it, let me know how it turns out! Thanks for reading and happy Sunday! :) 


Cinnamon Roll Granola 
Oven Temp: 350ยบ
Prep: 5 min. Bake time: 10 min. 

5 cups old-fashioned oats 
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 T cinnamon 
Optional: 1/2 cup raisins 

1/3 cup maple syrup
2 T coconut oil 
Splash of vanilla 

1. Mix dry ingredients together. 
2. Microwave maple syrup & coconut oil for 20 seconds; stir and then microwave for 15 additional seconds. 
3. Add splash of vanilla into liquid mixture.
4. Combine dry and wet ingredients. 
5. Spread out granola mixture onto a jelly roll pan (either line with parchment paper, silicone mat or spray) 
6. Bake for 5 min. Take out and mix up a little.
7. Bake for the remaining 5 minutes and remove from oven. Upon taking it out, put it all on a piece of wax paper and allow to cool. 




Friday, April 10, 2015

Small Spaces: Terrarium DIY

My current love? Plants. Adding plants to rooms and having them around just adds so much and I am loving it! I've been looking everywhere for a cute way to display little succulents or air plants--which by the way, are the coolest things ever...plants you don't have to water? I think that's everybody's kind of plant. Am I right??

So basically, I've been trying to find a way to make these cute arrangements work in my own room. Remember my "Small Spaces" post a few weeks ago? Follow this tutorial and add it into the mix--adding small plants like these is low maintenance and adds a whole new dynamic to the room.
After a few trips to Home Depot, Hobby Lobby and just about every where else, my cute friend Madee and I finally were able to come up with a way to display our cute little plants. We decided to build our own little terrariums! Now, be careful with these because if you don't use the right resources/supplies, it can get pricy! But no need to worry, we already put in the work for you to ensure you get the best supplies for the least amount :) 

Follow my tutorial and to get the same look that I had. Or mix it up a little and create your own unique terrarium :)





Terrarium DIY (example pictured on right side of picture)

**Keep in mind, have fun with these! There are no exact measurements to make these look good so just be a little creative and add whatever you want! Steps 2, 3 and 5 can be mixed up a little to personalize it**

                                                                   

What you need:
  • A clear container [fish bowl, canning jar, etc.]
  • Rocks [you can use random ones you find out in the yard or look in the floral section at Hobby Lobby or any craft store]
  • Soil [potting soil preferred]
  • 2-3 succulents [get them at any greenhouse, we got ours at Home Depot and Cactus and Tropical. It all depends how big of a container you are using!]
  • Moss [again, find some in your yard or buy some here]
  • Any extras you want to add a little personal touch! [Examples: gold rocks, small objects such as twigs or colored rocks, etc. Anything you want really :)]
Step 1: Create a workspace
               -kitchen counter, out on the porch, anywhere that you can lay some newspaper down.


Step 2: Place rocks into the bottom of the container



Step 3: Add dirt [although you can be creative with these, make sure the dirt is in a place where it will cover the roots of the plants

Step 4: Burrow out a little space to plant the succulent. Make sure the roots are covered in dirt

Step 5: Personalize, personalize, personalize! Add gold sand, more rocks, moss, small accessories...etc! Anything you wish :)
 




**Make sure to water them every once in a while by either dripping a little water in or spraying it once or twice with a spray bottle**

Thanks for reading! I'd love to see how yours turn out! Enjoy! :)