tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87610158176988315472024-03-13T08:23:13.522-04:00adventures and nonsenseadventures and nonsense by britney lynn lankfordbritney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-77192470813142023602015-01-28T20:34:00.000-05:002015-01-28T20:34:01.126-05:00doing: january 2015<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-80335150601338215032015-01-22T05:00:00.000-05:002015-01-31T15:33:06.756-05:00snacking on: chickpeas and bbq sauce {really!}
chickpeas {aka garbanzo beans} and bbq sauce.
seriously. that's it. no, really. really simple and super filling.
gluten free and dairy free too.
right from the can, just rinse, add sauce, and heat. ridiculously quick and easy.
greg thinks it's weird, but he should be happy i'm not asking him to make me a BLT instead.
britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-60640644035257088512015-01-05T05:56:00.000-05:002015-02-01T12:49:13.723-05:00hello january 2015
last month was a crazy, whirlwind of sewing, sewing, sewing and uh, more sewing, lots of quality time with my sewing mo-chine. so, this month is gonna be filled with lots of computer time.....
+ save the dates: it's 2015, no more excuses. last year was the year of everyone else's wedding, this year is the year of our wedding. we should probably give people an official heads up update: britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-37707525693107102292014-12-18T06:32:00.000-05:002015-01-31T15:34:17.210-05:00stitchin: frosted pewter rennie {patterning hers}
you can check out the inspiration post here
i started playing around with the faux suede that i was sent, and while perfect for his doublet, it was too visually heavy and stiff for her dress. i attempted to source new fabric locally, but matching grey fabric in terrible fluorescent lighting is more than a headache.....{this one's too brown, this one's too blue, wahhh!} so taffeta and britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-1229003158449045542014-12-15T05:37:00.000-05:002014-12-15T10:59:08.751-05:00doing: december 2014
kickin ass on my small biz christmas goal
decorating our {real} christmas tree
stepping on lots of needles {sewing and tree}
struggling with my monthly mileage
celebrating love #GretchenEls121314
drinking a lot of red moscato
burning woodwick's Fraser Fir candle
riding my bike to work {still!!}
getting excited for Downton Abby in january
fulfilling bow tie and britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-30285515602833668102014-12-12T06:15:00.000-05:002014-12-12T06:15:38.916-05:00where do you keep your house key?
i'm very low-key {ha!} when it comes to running. i don't listen to music or carry water. i put on my shoes, watch, Road ID, and head on out. it's just me and my thoughts {watch out!}. but nothing annoys my brain more than having things jingle and jangle
around. followed closely by the paranoia of loosing my house key in the
woods somewhere.
so i turn to the always handy binder clip. britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-86580645928467768492014-12-10T05:38:00.001-05:002014-12-10T05:38:11.347-05:00what's in your filing cabinet?
it's been a while since i've organized any of my bills or other adult paperwork in manila folders and hanging files {hooray for digital!}, but there is still a lot of other paper things in my life. mostly in the transparently thin, giant sheets of uber fragile tissue paper variety. which also involves the attempting-to-return-them-to-their-envelopes wrestling match when i'm done with them. britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-42891203032460636212014-12-05T06:07:00.001-05:002014-12-05T06:07:57.252-05:00snacking on: dark chocolate espresso beans
ummmm yum! that's all i can say. soooo good. Trader Joe's has outdone themselves again. the roasted crunchy arabica beans are covered in a super dark chocolate {dairy-free, yay!}, and a handful of these will definitely hit the spot. but be warned, a tooth-check is needed afterwards, you don't want to be the crazy person with coffee bits stuck in their teeth.
britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-26762464316846048602014-12-03T17:38:00.000-05:002015-01-02T05:57:40.642-05:00hello december 2014
last month was a struggle with the cold and darkness, slowly but surely i'm adjusting {no other options, right?}. i got lots of stitching and running done, and this month looks about the same:
> small biz christmas: oh target, you've got me hook/line/sinker with so many lovely things, but big box stores, are the problem. so kickin it up a notch from last years goal, i'm britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-41052045907681878932014-11-26T05:00:00.000-05:002014-11-26T05:00:08.956-05:00glazed pumpkin spice cookies {gluten and dairy free!}
so when it's late at night and you're making those yummy and super easy gluten free and dairy free pumpkin spice cookies at the last minute {and forget to put the spice part in} here's how to fix it:
spiced glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice or:
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
mix itbritney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-24125981069581632632014-11-24T05:00:00.000-05:002014-11-24T05:00:09.414-05:00doing: november 2014
taking save-the-date photos
burning WoodWick's Pumpkin Butter candle
struggling with 5pm darkness
giving in and turning the heat on
driving to the arctic in-laws for faux-giving
stitching, stitching, stitching my free time away
keeping up on my mileage {dark and cold be damned!}
pondering next years goals
consistently getting up early {yay!}
buying new britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-11086847040314766652014-11-20T06:32:00.000-05:002014-12-18T06:34:04.747-05:00stitchin: frosted pewter rennie garb {inspiration}
you can check out sneak peeks of hers here
the last masterpiece outfit i created for my mom and her hubbie was inspired by their recent wedding. the newlyweds wanted something light and airy, romantic and soft. they choose the floral and green material, and i found the perfect, crinkly gold taffeta at a local fabric store:
this time, multiple yards of a great pewter jacquard and britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-83600157005567165612014-11-14T05:00:00.000-05:002014-11-14T11:28:01.788-05:00around the interwebs: november 2014
these leaves are so pretty.
if you weren't aware already, tater tots are my fave.
are you giving your future self the shaft?
i can't decide between this festive gem or these scary beasts from Wonder Forest.
tick, tock, where's your body clock?
here's how to eat well on $4 a day.
oh, nobody likes being stuck in things.
sometimes, all you need is to pay the bills.
britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-76700045185378385442014-11-11T06:24:00.000-05:002014-11-11T06:24:22.721-05:00the lazy girls way to perfect brown rice
its been a long running joke that with having a gluten allergy all i can eat is rice and veggies. seriously, we eat a lot of rice and veggies. so much, that i make it one giant pan at a time, with no special equipment. here's the super easy way to make perfectly fluffy brown rice:
what you need:
3 cups of rice
5 cups of water
oil or cooking spray
spices (optional)
9x18 glass pan
britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-38743215203752098052014-11-03T06:00:00.000-05:002014-12-03T05:52:53.124-05:00hello november 2014
this fall has been quite the whirlwind, september was busy, and poor october was jumped right over. so november, let's get some sht done:
> run 40 miles: last month was a bit of a stretch, running-wise, so this month i'm going to work on maintaining at 40 miles, not to mention the inevitable sweatpants-on-the-couch-under-a-blanket struggle when the temps drop. update: 45 miles completedbritney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-51174668288688346192014-10-31T05:00:00.000-04:002014-10-31T15:36:32.375-04:00hello {& goodbye} october 2014
time flies when you're...everywhere but home :/ so let's do a quick recap of all the fun had in october, shall we?
goals:
> run 40 miles: phew! the last 7 miles in the last 3 days.
> switch winter/summer clothes: all of the winter out and summer packed away. still wearing shorts and a few dresses, but with next week's forecast, i'm going to haul it all to the basement today.
&britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-91997962798576633272014-09-11T05:00:00.000-04:002014-09-11T10:36:32.014-04:00around the interwebs
super intrigued by maggie's no tv coment
this girl is a rationalizing pro
i want to live in the country of animal pals
the hard stuff does matter most
i am sooo on board with the minima
it's gonna be cozy blankie time soon
yeas, goals are great
i've been on both sides, and performance reviews are the worst
seriously, start at the begining
have you stumbled upon anything fun britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-85063563288682995032014-09-08T05:00:00.000-04:002014-10-30T05:37:26.791-04:00hello september 2014even though its 90* and 80% humidity in boston right now, can feel that cozy fall nesting instinct looming. so it's time to get cleaning and organizing kicked back into high gear. you can check last month's goals here, and this month:
> one got super dirty *camping* up at the lake, and the other some how ended up back on our bed. yeah, in the sweaty summer. without the duvet cover. gross. britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-72101360368139682702014-09-01T10:28:00.001-04:002014-09-01T10:29:47.686-04:00hey there dapper dudes {and dudettes!}
just poppin in to give you an update on the shop! our lastest collection, grey gardens, is ready to ship! yay!
order a set of 'squares here
and grab a bow tie to match
friday {9/5} is the last day to use the code geekischic for free US shipping, so get it on it!
oh, i'm also giving away a pre-tied preppy plaid bow tie! head over to maggie whitley designs to enter! hurry though, it endsbritney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-51791736453091437842014-08-29T05:00:00.000-04:002014-08-29T05:00:04.347-04:00my view: august 2014
before my sandals turned into a muddy mess at woodchuck's ciderbration // my *office* // the bffffffff is married! // prettiest stack of egg cartons #nojudgie // breakfast of champions at the lake // the grey garden collection is now in the shop // these neighbor's houses face each other, this is the view from the driveway in between, yikes!
britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-51867007967621809652014-08-21T05:00:00.000-04:002014-08-21T05:00:00.476-04:00how to get the stink out of your work out clothes
oh summer running......i love getting up at the crack of dawn with the sun, enjoying the cool(ish) breeze off the river, and getting one thing checked off my to do list before work....no matter what though, still i end up a hot and sticky and sweaty mess, ugh. i guess its better than heatstroke later in the day.
with all of this sweat, things get stinky. even {especially} the fancy sweat britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-54411170954207579572014-08-19T05:00:00.000-04:002014-08-19T05:00:00.719-04:00doing: august 2014
struggling with my one little word
eating rice cakes in bed
wearing my space coyote dress often
learning the secrets to yummy nondairy frosting
reworking the office/guest room
getting better at French braiding my hair vs my default Dutch braid
catching up with old friends like a day hasn't passed
kicking ass on this months mileage {and bike britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-59124159222039477762014-08-13T18:50:00.001-04:002014-08-13T18:50:18.886-04:00help! my brain is stuck on shuffle...#2britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-37330504836165637892014-08-08T05:00:00.000-04:002014-09-03T18:56:38.341-04:00hello august 2014
holy sh*t it's august already. yikes! where did july {and the summer}
go? i took some time to slow down and relax last month, and have some
fun without thinking about what i should/could be doing. boy do some of my goals show that {whoops}, but i feel a million times better. so without further ado....
> this is a leftover from last month, boo. i've been wandering the fabric britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761015817698831547.post-68135350407932315542014-07-29T05:00:00.000-04:002014-07-29T05:00:05.200-04:00how to have a romantic picnic dinner in the city....
step 1 have a terribly long and annoying week. hello monday:
step 2 decide tofu is something neither one of you want deal with on a friday night.
step 3 mix a{n accidentally super strong} "to go drink."
step 4 walk up a giant hill to your favorite carryout place, aka one that hasn't made you sick and isn't chipotle {yes, i could eat burritos for the rest of my life}.
step 5 britney lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02631819962176025702noreply@blogger.com0