Laura's Month of March via Instagram

Is it just me, or did the month of March FLY by? It seems so crazy. I remember thinking in February "UGH, this month is dragging!" and now I'm all like "Where did March go?!"

I'm usually excited for April. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited it's "officially" Spring and that the  new month has arrived, but it's STILL snowing in Michigan!! When is it going to end?!

Anyway, here's a small review of my month of March through the eyes of Instagram. 

1. Hanging out on the Blue Bridge in Grand Rapids. 

2. Syrus lounging on his favorite sofa in my living room. He's the laziest dog. 

3. Painting nails, eating snacks, drinking cocktails, and watching movies with my bff, Tieka of Selective Potential.

4. Steve's gig at the Dirty Dog Saloon in Hamilton, Ontario.

5. My first visit to Niagara falls with Steven and my parents. 

6. Outside my office, Mlive Media Group in downtown Grand Rapids.

7. The CN Tower in Toronto during Canadian Music Week.

8. A little note and gifts to cheer me up from Katelyn. How awesome is she?!

9. The silk tie Easter eggs my mom, sister and I made before Easter Sunday.

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Hope you had a wonderful month. Bring on SPRING!

xoxo, 

Laura

Silk Tie Eggs

Happy Easter!

This year, my mom, sister and myself decided to make silk tie eggs.  We did this two years ago and decided to give it another go since we enjoyed the process so much.  It's a more unique and fun way to make beautiful designs on your not-so-traditional Easter eggs.  We did, however, still do the traditional egg dying afterwards. :)

Materials needed:

• 100% Silk Ties
• White fabric (we used a cut up white tee)
• Rubber Bands
• Large Pot
• Vinegar (3 Tablespoons) 
• Scissors
• Tongs

Cut open the silk ties and wrap the egg until it's completely covered.

 Use rubber on both sides to keep the egg completely wrapped in the fabric. It will look like a fat tootsie roll.

 Then, wrap the egg in a layer of white fabric. This will prevent the silk tie color from bleeding while in the pot of boiling water.

Once all of your eggs are rolled, gently place them into the pot of water with 3 tablespoons of vinegar.  Let the water turn to a boil and keep them in for 20 minutes.

 

You will start to see the water color change while boiling. When the 20 minutes are up, turn off the heat and use tongs to gently take the eggs out.  

Let the eggs cool before unwrapping. Once cooled, slowly take off the rubber bands and unwrap the two layers of fabric.

Voila!

And, of course, the standard dyed eggs: 

We hope you all have a wonderful Easter. 

xoxo, 

Laura