DIY Color-Blocked Coasters

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I have been on a color-block kick lately (see here) so when I saw these cork coasters for a bargain I knew there was potential for a craft project.

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Using painters tape and a handful of acrylic paint I created these bright and fresh coasters. They are perfect for a summer party or just to liven up your coffee table.

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Now I must warn you, be careful while painting! I had a little mishap and paint got all over our carpet…and myself. With a bit of acetone we were able to get out the paint, but let me tell you – there was a bit of drama! Luckily, these cute coasters were worth it.

Homemade Jam Printable

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One of my favorite things about summer is the abundance of fresh fruit. From roadside fruit stands to pick-you-own berry patches, our fridge is constantly full of fresh produce.

Now, I must admit sometimes my eyes are bigger than my stomach. So to save the produce from going bad I make a batch of jam. My favorite is my mother’s blackcap jam, but this time around I had an excess of strawberries so I made this recipe.

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To add a bit of homemade elegance, I designed these printable jam labels. Enjoy!

Exploring the Scottish Highlands

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By far, the Scottish Highlands were my favorite part of our trip! Our 12 hour road trip took us pass Glencoe and up to Loch Ness before heading back to Edinburgh. It was interesting to learn about the Scottish clans that inhabited this land and dive into Scotland’s deep history.

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While on the road we passed hillsides spotted with sheep and highland cows. We were able to pull over and snap a few photos with our harry little friend below. Ian was bummed out that we didn’t bring any carrots to feed them. Maybe next time we will remember!

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A few hours after Gelencoe we arrived in Fort Augustus, a small town perched on Loch Ness. As soon as we arrived the rain clouds came barreling in and left a dense fog on the loch. I wished we could have seen a better view of the loch, but Ian assured me the fog added an artistic element to our photos. You can’t help but love this guy!

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And just like that, our UK adventure came to an end. Ian and I loved our time exploring and catching up with his family. Fingers crossed it won’t be too long until we return.