Pocket Square Love

In preparation for our upcoming Kentucky Derby trip (24 days!!!!) I am working on a project for my friend Dan, one of the people I take the trip with.  You may recall that last month I posted about some darling vintage fabric I found while looking for fabric to make Dan a pocket square.  I like the fabric very much but unfortunately the colors don't match Dan's outfit.  We decided to try recreating the pattern on plain white fabric in the pastel hues we were looking for.  You follow?  For a refresher here is the original fabric I ordered: 

Sooo charming!

Snack Love

Do you like to snack?  I do very much.  In no particular order here of some of my personal favorite snacks at the moment: 

1. fruit~ an oldie but a goodie, I often eat apples (Honeycrisp preferably) and grapes at work for a snack.  I like oranges but they are so time-consuming. 
2. anything made with hot cocoa mix whether it's hot cocoa itself, greek yogurt mixed with cocoa or oatmeal
3. baby carrots dipped in Laughing Cow spreadable cheese
4. Ry-Krisp crackers~ they're so crunch!  Also good with Laughing Cow cheese
5. Hi I'm Skinny Sticks~ Cher just turned me on to these and they are so delicious!  We had some yesterday for Snack Club along with Pineapple Whip.  Yum 
6. cereal~ I especially love Cheerios, not in a bowl with milk, that's gross but plain or with a glass of milk on the side so they don't get soggy.  I also really like Kashi hearts and Fiber One chocolate cereal
7. coffee, especially lattes made with skim milk and sugar-free syrup

Bridesmaid Love

My weekend was very fun and eventful and productive.  How was yours?  I always used to take Amtrak from Milwaukee (or Sturtevant) to Chicago but for the last year or so I have gotten more into taking the Metra from Kenosha.  For those of you not familiar, the Metra is Chicago's suburban rail system.  It has 11 different lines stretching out from Chicago in every direction.  Well, not east because that would be into the lake. 

Birthday Love

I didn't realize it until now but I am celebrating a lot of birthdays this week.  My grandma on Wednesday, baby C's first yesterday and my dear friend Lisa's this weekend in Chicago.  As I mentioned yesterday I stopped by baby C's house (well his parents' house) last night to give him his gifts.  His big brother, my darling godson, happily helped him open them and then fed me wrapping paper.  What a goof.  Then he put the ribbon from C's gift over my head and used it to lead me around his house!  It was very silly.  We played with trains which are his obsession.  I don't think I like anything in life as much as he loves trains and I have an entire blog chronicling the things I love!  We had a lovely time.  Today I am heading to Chicago to celebrate Lisa's birthday and shop for my bridesmaid dress!  Yay!  I can't wait.  The only part I don't like is driving down to Milwaukee/Sturtevant (if I take the Amtrak) or Kenosha (if I take the Metra) by myself.  What are you doing this weekend?  Did you celebrate any birthday's this week? 

Travel Love

Dinner last night turned out great!  The casserole was delicious and I would have to dub the Stevia experiment a success.  From what I read, for baking applications, Stevia only recommends you substitute it for half the sugar in a recipe as it's much drier than regular sugar.  We tend to think of sugar as being dry because it's um, dry but in recipes it lends moisture. 

Spring Love

Even though it is still cold out it's finally starting to feel like spring.  I love the sunshine and hearing the birds chirp when I walk in to work in the morning.  This week has been a little busy but mostly with fun stuff so I can't complain.  Monday of course I watched DWTS and Cher made jello salad for Snack Club.  Yum! 

Easter Love

I have decided to discontinue Sarah Loves Hearts effective immediately.  Just kidding!  April fools!  I am having way too much fun blogging and besides, what would you all do without me?  You'd be lost!  Did you have a nice Easter weekend?  Mine was lovely.  I very much enjoyed having Friday off.  I went to spin for a change of pace, ran a few errands and went to see Les Miz in the afternoon with my mother.  I love that movie so much!  I can't stop singing all the songs.