Happy Weekend.

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What a whirlwind of a week! Piper has been keeping me beyond busy, but in an oh-so-good way. In other news, I've been a logo-making machine at work and enjoying the below average temps for a change!

This Weekend:
• make cupcakes
• cookout at the J's
• give Piper a bath
• mop floors
• ship out L's birthday gift

Don't forget - enter the My Little Buffalo giveaway before Monday at 9am CST!

Happy Weekend!

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The Daily Eat: Peaches and Cream Tart + Peach Roundup.

{recipe and photo via Eclectic (i-klec-tic) Desserts}

A perfectly light and summery Peaches and Cream Tart that requires minimal ingredients and effort.

1. Carmelized Peaches 2. Mascarpone Ice Cream with Carmelized Peaches, Cinnamon + Honey 3. Peach Bread 4. Peach Cobbler 5. Peach Crème Caramel
6. Peach Oatmeal Bread 7. Crumb-Topped Peach Pie 8. Peach, Fennel + Blue Cheese Pizza 9. Peach Puffs 10. Peach-Stuffed Cornmeal Galette 11. Peach Upside Downer 12. Peach Spice Cake 13. Peaches and Cream Cake 14. Peachy Cheesecake Squares 15. Texas Peach Cobbler

3 to See.

Jessica is amazing and talented
and full of wonderful art and fashion inspiration

Follow Jordan and her party planning career
for beautiful finds and kickass parties

Lisa's a graphic design who loves to cook
hmm... sounds oddly familiar...

Check out previous 3 to See posts here

Mad Props: July.

DIY 4th Gift Tags • Bar Cart Roundup • Downloadable Lists

Highlight Your Toile • DIY Wallpaper Wipeoff Board
JHill Personalized City Prints

5 Good Things Booklet • Looking into the Past • Cardon Copy

101 Salads • Real Invitations: Haley + Justin • Recycled Paper

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{Martha Stewart}

Win It: My Little Buffalo Reminder.

Don't forget my friends, you only have until Monday at 9 am CST to enter the My Little Buffalo giveaway and win this awesome print!

DIY Ruffly Belt.

{via 100 Layer Cake + Heart of Light}

I love how accessories can completely change an outfit. These lovely DIY ruffly belts are are screaming my name like a banshee.

The Daily Eat: Peach Upside-Down Cake.

{recipe and photo via Slow Like Honey}

Peach Upside-Down Cake with a crunchy salty topping sounds so amazing right now as my stomach grumbles away looking forward to lunch. I'm sure it would be much happier with this than the half sandwich and yogurt it's in store for.

Meet Piper.

Say hello to Piper, the newest member of the family! Roxy and Peanut are slooowly making the adjustment and accepting their canine sister. She's a spunky little gal who's extremely lovable and well-behaved. I couldn't ask for more!

Thanks for all your help with names! I decided to stick with "Piper" for a few reasons. One, she answers to it. And two, that's what I'd been calling her the entire time so she really had already become "Piper" already.

Today's her first day in the crate at home while I'm at work. She's already crate trained, but I'm still a little nervous. Crossing my fingers that she'll still inside it when I get home after work!

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Deluxe Craft Weekend.

Lately I've realized that I never share any of my own design work with you, so I'm making an attempt at changing that. I just finished up this logo for the Deluxe Craft Weekend yesterday and am really pleased with the outcome.

If you live in the Oklahoma City area and want to know more about the event you can check it out here. It's taking place Friday, September 25th through Sunday, September 27th. There will be ten a la carte workshops, crafting advice and support and plenty of good eats. If you're interested jump now because registrations are limited to 30!

On the Rocks: Peachtree Punch.

{recipe and photo via iVillage}

This recipe for Peachtree Punch came along at just the right time in my reader, considering it's Peach Week and all. This one looks to be a little on the sweet side, so I'd probably tone it down some to even things out. One question - why are there not more peach-centric cocktails?!

Peachtree Punch
• 1 medium fresh peach, peeled, pitted and quartered
• 1 1/2 ounces silver rum
• 2 ounces orange juice
• 1/4 ounce coconut syrup
• 1/4 ounce peach liqueur
• 1 1/2 cups crushed ice, plus additional ice cubes
• 1 sprig mint, for garnish
• grated nutmeg for garnish

Reserve one of the peach quarters. Combine the remaining three peach quarters, rum, orange juice, coconut syrup, peach liqueur and crushed ice in an electric blender and pulse for a few seconds, just until uniformly combined. Pour into glass and add ice cubes to fill. Garnish with the remaining peach quarter, skewered on a cocktail pick, and the mint sprig. Dust with nutmeg. Serves 1.

The Daily Eat: Peach Napoleons.

{recipe and photo via Taste and Tell}

Peach Napoleons that are delicious and a cinch to pull together. The best combo for an entertaining arsenal if there ever was one!

Artist Crush: Esther Pearl Watson.

I love the magical work of Esther Pearl Watson, especially her flying saucers. And I love that the inspiration for them comes from growing up with a father who built huge ones out of scrap metal and car engines! Guess creativity just runs in the family.

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New Domain.

As of yesterday Design Crush is now located at a new domain! If you follow me via reader things should automatically update. And if not go ahead and change your bookmarks, etc now.

Sit Eat Enjoy.

Jenn Ski has created yet another thing I want to own. This Sit Eat Enjoy print. Abso-freakin-perfect for my dining area!

The Daily Eat: Peach Drop Cookies.

{photo and recipe via Truly Smitten}

Peach Drop Cookies. Not too sweet or rich, just utterly delicious!

Puppy Love.

If all goes well we'll be adding a new member to the pet family tonight! After work I'm going to meet this sweet girl who an acquaintance has been fostering for the past week. She's about two years old, 25 lbs and looks to have a little Jack Russell terrier in her breeding. Right now she's going by the name of Piper, but I'm toying with the idea of changing it. (She was a stray, so she's not exactly used to it.) And here's where you come in...

What should I name her?

I need ideas! Do your best, if I end up going with a name one of you suggested I'll be sending a little thank you out in the mail.

Katherine Mansfield.

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Room Swoon: Ambiguous Living Room.

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My favorite thing about this room is that it's really hard to discern whether a male or female lives here. It's perfectly ambiguous and very well designed. The chocolate brown walls, the white Barcelona chairs and the accents with modern lines all come together to form the perfect end result. The shaggy throw is just the unexpected icing on the cake.

Win It: My Little Buffalo.

This week's giveaway comes to you courtesy of super sweet My Little Buffalo! The entire shop is bursting with great type and fun colors. And now a little piece of it can be yours, more specifically this You're My Joy print!

To Enter:
1. Tell me the reason for your joy
2. Leave your email address (those who do not will unfortunately be disqualified)
3. Do it all before Monday, August 3rd at 9am CST

A winner will be drawn and announced shortly after the contest closes. Good luck, my lovelies!

Win It: d. Sharp Winner.

Congratulations Caroline!

The Daily Eat: Grilled Peach Pizza with Goat Cheese and Honey.

{photo and recipe via Zested}

Welcome to Peach Week 2.0! We're kicking it off with Grilled Peach Pizza with Goat Cheese and Honey. I don't think I can say anything about this recipe that the photo doesn't say for itself! The flavor combination seems amazing.

Teacup Catch All.

Loving this teacup catch all from Laura Pregger. Really, really loving it. Would be perfect in the kitchen holding tea bags and Sweet n Low packets!

Monday Goodness: Douchebag Express.

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Happy Weekend.

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How was your week? Mine felt like it crawled by, even though I was just as busy as always. Let's just say I'm so, so happy today is Friday! I love all the anticipation of looking forward to what could possibly become a fabulous weekend.

This Weekend:
• Craft Night at the CoCo
• haircut (it's been SIX MONTH - eek!)
• H + C's cookout/pool party

NOTE: Don't forget to enter the d. Sharp giveaway before Monday at noon CST!

Happy Weekend!