Citrus and Cream: August 2013

Aug312013

Saturday Snapshot {August 31}

August has come to a close, and what a month it's been! It was filled with excitement (Citrus and Cream turned four weeks old!), love, and...peaches! Our perfectly peachy round-up of recipes was featured on Thursday, plus all kinds of other goodies throughout the week. Here's the recap, in case you missed anything: Tulare Outlet Center offers way...

Aug302013

Our Favorites: August Edition

STEPHANIE'S FAVES 1. Hart of Dixie - When looking for something to watch on Netflix I came across the first season of Hart of Dixie. I had seen one episode while clicking through the channel so I decided to give it a go. I really enjoyed it! I thought it was cute, funny, and transported me to Bluebell, Alabama! It reminded me a bit of...

Aug292013

National Peach Month: Pinterest Recipe Round-up!

August is coming to a close and with that ends National Peach Month. Don't worry––we will have another round-up of recipes next month, but for now let's focus one last time on that delicious peach! What I've learned is that you can have peaches for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, drinks and snacks––and believe me, I have done just that this...

Aug292013

Local Highlight {Eat}: The Planing Mill Artisan Pizzeria

The Planing Mill is a new artisan pizzeria in town that does not disappoint! It is so-named for its historic location, as its building is part of the original Visalia Planing Mill established in 1851. The beautiful brick creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, and of course the smell of fresh-baked pizza doesn't hurt, either! The pizzeria...

Aug282013

DIY Dyed Napkins: 3 Fun Twists on the Table Staple

This past year, I've gotten a little crazy with dyeing fabric. Part of the reason is the amazing gift of a huge bolt of white fabric...every crafters dream! As much as I'm a fan of the crisp clean nature of an all-white design, though, sometimes we need a little color! A few of my colorful projects! In comes Rit dye. Rit is a colored powder or...

Aug272013

Local Highlight + Giveaway! Anchor & Vine, Visalia Custom Canvas, Wood & Prints

Anchor & Vine was one of the first Etsy owners we stumbled upon in Visalia. While searching for local artists, her shop came up, and we were immediately drawn to her beautiful art and fun prints! She has something for everyone––whether it's a large statement piece to cover a wall or a few small prints to frame in your little one's room, Anchor...

Aug262013

Out and About: Family Fun at the Tulare Outlet Center

This last Tuesday I wanted to go to the Farmers Market at the Tulare Outlet Center. We needed to get out of the house and it sounded like a perfect excuse to peruse the outlets as well, so I made a plan. I texted my husband and let him know I would be heading to the outlets around 5pm. He was at the dentist in Tulare already so he met us there. What...

Aug242013

Saturday Snapshot {August 24}

Chevron was on our minds this week as we embraced this trend and brought it home! 1. We rounded up our five favorite chic chevron tutorials and DIYs on Pinterest. 2. Janelle of Buttons & Birds made our day sparkle with a look at her darling shop. Check out her items on Etsy! (And don't forget to use the coupon code CitrusandCream for free shipping!) 3....

Aug232013

Pinterest versus Real Life: A Dinner Party Gone Wrong (or Right!)

We've been loving mint lately. We wear it, we eat it, we drink it...we live it. So it seemed like a perfect idea to create a lovely mint and burlap tablescape to go with our chevron table runner. This tablescape idea turned into an all out end-of-the-week party plan. We spent hours planning and prepping, from chopping veggies to dying fabric to sewing...

Aug222013

Refreshing Ginger Peach Iced Tea

There are few summer drinks that hit the spot quite as well as a tall glass of iced tea. Make it fresh and fun with peach and ginger, and your go-to beverage becomes something extra special. What You Need: -4 cups (1 quart) water -2-3 ripe peaches, pitted and largely diced -2-3 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (a couple of inches of a ginger root should...

Aug212013

DIY Chevron Painted Burlap Table Runner

Chevron is one of the easiest patterns to make on your own. It can be as simple as a V with only one chevron or repeating chevrons to make the classic pattern we see everywhere. Either way, straight lines and a little measuring can add character to just about anything. We decided to try our hand at this pattern and create a chevron burlap table runner,...

Aug202013

Local Artisan Highlight + Giveaway: Buttons & Birds {Handmade Baby, Children's and Women's Pieces}

We are excited to introduce to you Janelle of Buttons & Birds who is sharing her darling shop with us today. (And giving away a set of burp cloths too cute to burp on...one of which is––you guessed it––chevron!) Tell us a bit about yourself and your family. I am a wife to a smart and handsome man for over 8 years now, and a mother to three...