WIP: Work In Progress Wednesday

Here's a peak @ the latest project...

It's combining 2 trends, Chevron pattern and Emerald, the Pantone color of 2013. 

Have a great rest of the week!

xoxo
   hallo jak

Emerald: Color of 2013

So... what are your resolutions for the new year? Lose weight? Get healthy? Make more $$$?

One for me this year is to get out of my drabby and boring grays and blacks. Inject a bit of color!!

Welcome ...... Emerald!

via Burda Style

Muted, Rich, Shinny, Translucent, Sheer or Opaque. It's all do-able. No matter what your style.

1. Classic

2. Romantic

3. Ingenue

4. Natural

5. Dramatic

I'm predicting a fun wardrobe with this one!

XOXO,

   hallo jak

Take 5: 2013 Printable Calendars

Being a bit on the OCD side, I'm not ashamed to say that calendars make me happy. Organized and Happy!

Here's a round up of my favs... and the best part, they're printable and FREE!!! Instant gratification.

Happy New Year to me!

1. eat drink chic

2. hello, cuteness!

3. my owl barn

4. the tomkat studio

5. love vs design

Enjoy!

XOXO

 hallo jak

Welcome 2013!!!!

So... Ready for 2013? 

Why not welcome the New Year with some sequins and glitter!!!

Here's 5 DIY projects you can get done and enjoy before the clock strikes 12!!

1. DIY: Glitter Collar 

2. DIY: Sequins Cardigan

3. DIY: Sequin Maxi Wrap Skirt 

4. DIY: Glitter Holiday Party Hat

5. DIY: Sequin Pillow

Have a Fun and Safe New Year!!!

XOXO 

 hallo jak

Night Markets

The summer heat and humidity is makin' it's presence known here in So Cal.
This weather makes one LAZY ... and it's a great excuse to go out to eat.

Gotta escape the heat of the house somehow!!!! (otherwise, our electricity bill will be astronomical!)

In Asia, where the heat and humidity are constant factors, the evenings are spent trolling the night markets. Literally, everyone comes one! There's food, drinks, games and stuff to buy of all kinds. It's like an outdoor mall; but instead of stores, there are stalls. The sounds are loud and the smell of street food will be calling to you.

Some of the best,

1. Hong Kong

2. Singapore

3. Vietnam

and the mother of all night markets .... with over 300

4. Taiwan

How about some local night markets? What's going on in So Cal?

Find out next week... Till then..

xo Hallo Jak

Field Trip Fridays!!

The summer is really heating up here in So Cal and the temps are quickly going above 100 degrees!!

You know it's bad when the weather man shows this @ 6am!

So, that means the excursions are going on in the evenings...when the sun is down and the temps are cooler!

Option this weekend...

Orange County Fair
 
    Here are some things to definitely hit up!

        - The Budweiser Clysdales. They were all so tall; taller than me! It's deceiving on TV.

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        - The Parade of Products. Lots of useless stuff that you'll probably never need or use ... But the hall is air conditioned so it's a nice way to cool down and maybe get an impulse buy @ the same time. Or go next door and check out the Best In Shows: everything from cakes and jellies to paintings and chairs.

        - The 11 new piglets.  This year, one of the pregnant pigs gave birth to her 11 piglets during the fair, but had a seizure the next day and passed away. Now her babies are being fed, by hand, by the fair workers, till they can fend for themselves. 

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        - Grub.  Lastly, the staple of every county fair, the unhealthy, fried &/or BBQ, gi-nourmous food. 
          Here are some photos to wet your appetite. 

Cause everything is better with bacon. 

including bbq turkey thighs...

or beer battered bacon dogs...

and for dessert, funnel cake!

          - Don't forget... Rides and Games abound!!!! 

Have a great weekend!

xoxo Hallo Jak!

Food for Thought : Red Velvet

Baking is all but forgotten in the summer months...just too darn hot! But that doesn't stop me from craving sweet, baked goods! It's my Achilles heel. That got me to thinking...What kind of mash-up can I come up with.... It still needs to be edible AND satisfy my cravings.

Here's what I came up with:

Red Velvet Cheesecake Milkshakes

Red Velvet Ice Cream

Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

(it's just so darn good!!!)

Red Velvet Donuts

(I know...They're baked. It's also healthier that way!)

If you've ever been to San Francisco, Bi Rite Creamery is the only way to go. Their creations are richly decadent with a twist; such as brown sugar with ginger caramel swirl ice cream, basil ice cream and olive oil ice cream. I recently purchased their Ice Cream cook book and I'm super excited to try their recipes!! I'll let you know how it goes.....

xoxo, hallo jak