Life Through Linds' Lens

With Halloween creeping around the corner it's the perfect time to start thinking about what kind of spooky desserts you can present at your party. Or maybe you just want to get into that Halloween spirit. Luckily for you, I'm one of those people who starts thinking about the holidays loooong before they are here. Is my house already decorated for Halloween in September? Maybe... I get excited, okay!  These sugar skull cakes are the perfect treat for all your ghoulish needs. What you'll need: Skull pan (I used this one:  Wilton 3-D Mini Skull Pan ) Cake mix (this can be store-bought or your own recipe) Non-stick spray Cooling rack Frosting Different colored decorating icing Piping bag with a small round tip Optional: Sprinkles Fondant Candy markers Flower icing tips Any other edible decorations/candies Steps: 1. Preheat your oven according to your cake mix 2. Prepare your cake batter You can use whatever cake batter you like...

Let's Flamingle! I graduated college in May and, per the usual fashion, had a graduation party in July. Because I have a weird obsession (don’t judge me) with flamingos and because I’m extra (sue me) my graduation party was a tropical/flamingo extravaganza. I don’t think anyone has ever seen more flamingos. After spending countless hours pinning every flamingo thing I found on Pinterest it was time to hit the stores. I visited Joann Fabrics, Target, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Old Time Pottery, Party City, and the Dollar Store. I apologize in advance for some of the lighting in the photos. Everything in the above photo I found in the "Dollar Spot" at Target. It's a great place to find cheap decorations for any event. I found the pink banner at the store (Party City I believe) and then cut out the numbers and grad caps from poster board and tapped them. Just like that: a cheap, easy, personalized banner. Food: Flamingo Sugar Cookies: I ...

On the Edge of Something Wonderful As I sit here typing today I am accompanied by the gentle rainfall of summer afternoon showers. The sky is grey, but everything else is full of color from all the water we’ve been receiving. I have a freshly made cup of coffee and I’m ready to begin a new and, hopefully, exciting chapter in my life. If you haven’t already guessed by its name, this will mainly be a lifestyle blog. Follow me on my journeys throughout Florida (and the rest of the world), track my progress as a writer, and sit back for enough bad jokes to last you a lifetime. I started this blog to share all of this, and because I just love to write. I’ll write posts on a variety of subjects and I’ll keep these topics separated so that you can easily follow what piques your interest.   This blog will be highly influenced by writing. For me, writing has become a key aspect in my life and my biggest passion. Please be patient with me as I navigate through this n...

Commencement Day Hi. I’m antisocial, but you can just call me Linds. However, know that if you actually call I’m probably not going to pick up because that phone call could have been a text. I’m your typical twentysomething residing in sunny Florida and trying to figure out this painfully awkward thing we like to call “life”.  I’m an aspiring author, artist, and a self-proclaimed dog lover—trust me, this sums me up pretty well.  Welcome to my very first blog and follow me on the magical, mystical (are you convinced yet?) journey that lies ahead. Like me, this blog will mostly be an eclectic collection of topics. You can expect lots of posts on writing, art/crafting, travel, etc. If you haven’t figured out by now, I am unapologetically sarcastic, creative, and just a tad bit—or more—weird. I hope to be able to make you laugh, but I also hope to inspire and encourage you to work towards your goals. So say hello! If you enjoy art, sarcasm, and intellectual conve...