I have blogged about my love of Pinterest before. I know my blog is supposed to be about Spain and stuff, but forgive me just this once? I love reading others’ blog entries about what they’re loving lately. Thus, my favorite pins from my favorite boards.
Yum. I love cooking. (Mario knows this well.) Asi que, I love sites like Tastespotting or Foodgawker. Pinterest is a good source of cooking inspiration, too. Here are some of my favorites lately:
- Crockpot Chile Lime Black Bean Soup. This sounds so good and so easy!
- Homemade Goldfish Crackers. I absolutely love the idea of the little fish cookie cutter.
- DIY Coffee Syrups. Who doesn’t love a good pumpkin spiced latte? (Don’t answer that.) I don’t love pumpkin as much as other flavors, but these recipes give you so many options.
- Strawberry Torte. This is a Martha Stewart recipe, so you know it’s fancy.
- Chile Lime Grilled Corn. It’s called elote in Mexico (according to the blog author) and is a Mexican street food. Street food is usually authentic and good, so I’m pretty sure I’d love this.
- Double Chocolate Espresso Sandwich Cookies with Peanut Butter Frosting. I think we could safely call these indulgences, don’t you agree?
DIY. I learned to knit and sew this summer. Crafty much? I don’t want to turn into a stereotype, but creating something is very satisfying. I knitted a scarf for Mario and while he hasn’t had a chance to use it yet, he does like it. Score one for me! Here are some more things I totally wish I could do. 
- Grocery Bag Holder. I’m a sucker for tutorials. I made some pillowcases this summer based on a really awesome tutorial and they look great. This would be a fun thing to have, especially after having lived in Spain, where no one throws away their old grocery bags; they save them.
- Homemade Playdough. I’m pretty sure my elementary school teachers knew how to do this; however, I didn’t. One day, I’ll do this. Maybe I’ll even do it for any future children.
- Deep Purple Yarn Wreath with Lace and Felt Flowers. This is from an Etsy shop, but that doesn’t mean I can’t take inspiration from it, right?
- Basic Crochet Tutorial. I just bought some crochet hooks, so I probably better learn how to crochet.
- Herringbone Stitch. I wish I could knit this, but I have a feeling it won’t happen for a long (long) time.
- Old-Fashioned Soap. You make this in a crockpot. Soap in a crockpot? I admit, it does sound odd, but I’m okay with it.
Gifts. I love giving gifts. Now if I only had an infinite amount of money in order to buy all the fun stuff I see in Oprah’s favorite thing section of O magazine. Here are some things I wish I could buy others (or, cough cough, me).
- Wood Weather Station Clock. Mario’s parents have a clock that tells you the weather, barometric pressure, wind speed, etc. I like it a lot, but this one is prettier.
- Bon Voyage Duffel. Lululemon is one of those places where you wish you could buy everything, but you end up leaving with nothing because a pair of shorts costs $50. This is a cute bag. Buy me it? It’s only $108.
- Le Creuset Tea Kettle. I date a boy who, oddly enough, loves tea. Any kind, basically. Someday I’ll buy him this. It’s pretty and since it’s Le Creuset, I’m going to guess it works pretty dang well.
- Lemon Salt Scrub. I love bath and beauty products, but I’m over Bath & Body Works. It feels like I’m still in high school when I put it on. This, however, feels very much today.
- DIY Romantic Star Projector. I would love this. How fun would it be to light this up on a Saturday night, open a bottle of wine, and just lay back and observe?
- Listography. I love lists. I would love to buy this book to make lots and lots of lists – about me, about my life, about my goals and interests.
- Vera Wang Jeweled Flats. If I had $295, I’d be all over these.
- Portrait Collar Dress. Unfortunately, this dress seems to be sold out.
- A nice little work outfit. Yes, please.
- Green Kitten Heels. I love green and these small little heels are perfect for me.
- One Shoulder Dress + Rosettes. I admit, I love dresses; I have a weak spot.
- Wedding Ballet Flats. I like them, even if I didn’t have any weddings to attend.
I hate to end this with a cliché question, but what are you loving lately?
1. I LOVE street food.
2. I also love that star projector.
3. You know you don’t have to have a book to make lists, right? ;)
4. I also love the jeweled flats and collar dress!
Yes, I do know that I don’t need a book to make lists, but it does make them more fun. Admit it! :)
You know there’s a zappos outlet in Louisville, right? Bet they have those green Nina shoes!
:) Ummm I do now!
Haha we are very much on the same page! I also like how you’re envying Lululemon and I am obsessed with those colorful tea kettles! I’m not really a huge tea drinker but I use a teapot for hot water for my coffee….hmmm.
love love love those jeweled flats! I’m a Le Creuset nut, too, but I don’t think I’d spend the bling on a kettle. Give me casserole dishes any day :)
To each her own!