Do Tell Tuesday #36 & features!

I am so excited that you can be here for my favorite day of the week!  First of all, today's Social Share is Instagram!

Second, thank you to all of you that linked up a burger post last week, and I hope you caught all of the features in yesterday's Unique & Delicious Burger Recipes post.  Next week's round-up theme will be...

LIGHT & FRESH RECIPES!

Submit your posts in the linky below or in the comments.  :)  Click here for the full rundown on how to participate and...

Welcome to Do Tell Tuesday!

Say hello to my fellow co-hosts too!

• Tori from Lil' Mrs. Tori
• Lisa from Mabey She Made It
• Cassie from Little Red Window
• Stephanie from Crafting In The Rain
• Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard

They are all lovely and talented, so pop on over and say hello!  Now, let's get to the party!   :)

Recently seen on Vintage Zest...

Shibori Print Dress

How to: Mend a Ripped Seam

Weekly Wrap-Up: L.A. events & O.C. shopping!

Spoon Me Sweetly feature & GIVEAWAY!

Sunday Synopsis

Unique & Delicious Burger Recipes!

All of us hosts and guest host pick our own features, and we all share the most viewed link too.  If you are all ready to see the features, here we go!

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Unique & Delicious Burger Recipes!

This week I am sharing a few unique and delicious burger recipes from linkers at Do Tell Tuesday and myself!  Each recipe is slightly different than your regular old beef patty, so I hope you enjoy picking out your favorite to grill up for what's left of summer.  :)  And honestly, maybe the last two can't actually be considered burgers, BUT you will definitely enjoy them!

Before we get to the round-up, remember to link up at tomorrow's Do Tell Tuesday party because next week I will be featuring... FRESH recipes!  That's anything that is cool, light, and fresh for summer, maybe to accompany one of these awesome, burgers?

Now, to the recipes!

Spicy Stuffed Chili Cheeseburger Sliders

Chicken Parmesan Burgers

Turkey Burgers

Rockin' Jalapeno Popper Burgers

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Sunday Synopsis

Happy Sunday!

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Wow, I had such a fun night and I can't wait to share with you on The Episodic Eater and on next week's weekly wrap-up.  Here's a quick peek of what's in store...  :)

Lastly, here are last week's posts in case you missed any.  :)

Sunday Synopsis

Monday:  A round-up of raspberry recipes to celebrate the season!

Tuesday:  Do Tell Tuesday #35 along with awesome features from last week.  :)  Come link up and try to get featured on all six blogs next week!

Wednesday:  A fun DIY for the summer, a tie-dye shibori print dress!

Thursday:  An easy tutorial on how to mend a ripped seam for all you sewing newbies out there. :)

Friday:  So much fun this week, including one of my favorite L.A. events and a bunch of incredible restaurants!

Saturday:  Check out Spoon Me Sweetly's feature and giveaway on Shop Small Saturday Showcase.  So many pretty pieces!

on The Episodic Eater

Lobster Rumble 2014 (Los Angeles, CA)

N'ice Cream (Costa Mesa, CA)

Industriel (Los Angeles, CA)

Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!

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Spoon Me Sweetly feature & GIVEAWAY!

I had the pleasure of meeting the sweet ladies of Spoon Me Sweetly at Artisanal LA a few months ago.  Besides the fact that I was super excited to find something perfect for my sister's engagement party, I had to feature the pretty little creations on Shop Small Saturday Showcase!

Take a look at all of the gorgeous creations and see all of the creative flavors.  My favorite flavored sugar might just be the unicorn poop... for real!

Also, make sure to entire the giveaway below for a Soiree Box with a dozen spoons of the latest flavors and sugar drops.  Sweet!

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Tell me a little bit about yourself!

My background is in design and marketing. I'm a brand development consultant by day and a sugar peddler by night! I've always been obsessed with beautiful packaging and really well designed products. I frequent at craft stores and can get lost in the aisles of 'possibility' for hours! I've always been an experimenter in the kitchen and love any excuse to share homemade treats with friends and family.


Where did the name of your store come from?

There's nothing cozier than a sweet hug or a loving snuggle from people you love. As cheesy as it sounds, the name 'Spoon Me Sweetly' was inspired by my boyfriend, who in fact spoons me sweetly; I wanted to recreate that ooey-gooey-mushy feeling into a sweet and edible experience...and we do desserts and sweeteners on spoons, which is a double meaning win-win!

Why did you start making goods for Spoon Me Sweetly?

Being from Los Angeles, it's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of work, commuting, juggling schedules, etc. Rarely do you have a chance to sit at a coffee shop, read a book, and enjoy a little treat – taking a moment for yourself comes too infrequently and often times you feel guilty doing so. Spoon Me Sweetly are conveniently packaged desserts on a spoon, you can indulge without being over indulgent...it's just a spoonful.


What is your favorite item?

I love our signature honey dipped spoons! They are the product we launched with before we got into the crazy flavor combos with chocolate, flavor extracts, etc. I always grab 2, one for my tea and one to just enjoy right off the spoon! They're made with organic clover honey and cane sugar, simple and delicious.

What is your most popular item?

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Weekly Wrap-Up: L.A. events & O.C. shopping!

I had so, so much fun this week!  A couple of amazing events in L.A. and so much fun with friends and family.  Let's get to it!


Precap (jump to):

• Sights:  Crave Expo, The OC Mix
• Eats:  Lobster Roll Rumble, N'ice Cream, Long Beach Cocktail Hop, Industriel

Crave Expo

Mid-week, I went to the Crave Expo, a food expo with a fun mix of chefs, event planners, media, and individuals looking for inspiration.

I was just a bit more interested in the food than anything else, of course.  :)

However, I found some great desserts that may be destined for my sister's engagement party, bridal shower, or wedding some time soon!

It was a fun time with some serious party atmosphere!

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How to: Mend a Ripped Seam

Today, I have a super easy tutorial for sewing newbies on how to mend a ripped seam.  Why is this necessary?  If you have an over-excitable man in your life who lunges during World Cup matches with pants that don't stretch... well, this will save you a trip to the tailor or from tossing your favorite garment in the trash.  :)

You can use the same technique with or without a sewing machine, so if you are handy but not skilled with a machine, you can still fix those pants yourself.

How to Mend a Ripped Seam
What You Will Need

• Item to be fixed
• Thread that matches your garment
• Sewing machine OR needle
• Pins (optional, but useful depending on size of rip)

Directions

1. Turn your item inside out and examine the rip.

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