When our friend Laura asked me to make for her wedding, I immediately jumped on board with an enthusiastic “yes!” Making a wedding cake turned out to be a lifelong dream I didn’t even realize&hellip
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Happy 2014!
Jess and I wish you the very best for the New Year. Hope you got to celebrate with something sweet and awesome people around you. P.S. I don’t think I’ve mentioned my love of Oprah&hellip
Sweet Athena Freebie! Shiny and Bright Wallpaper
1680 x 1050 / 1440 x 900 / 1280 x 1024 / 1024 x 768 / iphone4 / iphone5 / phone Here at Sweet Athena we like to focus on one theme every three months&hellip
At A Glance: Pumpkin Pickin’
I went to a pumpkin patch with some friend and it was nothing less than amazing. They talked it up, but my mind didn’t really comprehend past the events of pumpkin picking and corn ‘mazing.&hellip
Letters: Maternity Leave Ramblings
Hey, Jess! I am currently sitting in my living room with a baby (my baby) on my lap. He’s asleep and I’m not going to move him. Partly because he looks so peaceful, but mostly&hellip
Makeover Monday: Hidden Storage Book
In my quest to produce more homemade gifts last holiday season, I jumped at the opportunity to make something I myself had always wanted: a hidden storage book. Who doesn’t want a big important-looking book&hellip
Sew & Tell: Bow Tie
My husband, Dale, has a love of bow ties unrivaled in any men I know. And he looks mighty fine while wearing one, even when in costume as Dr. Seuss. Case in point: When Dale&hellip
Letters: Valentine’s Day Alternatives
Dear Jess, You mentioned yesterday that you have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. To be honest, I’m not terribly excited about it. The holiday is a bit like making a mini-batch of no-egg cookie dough&hellip
Foodie Friday: Lazy Macarons
After watching the documentary Kings of Pastry on Netflix, I’ve been craving macarons. I think about the slight crunch, followed by the chewy inside. I think about the filling…buttercream…ganach…salted caramel. I’ve been a little obsessed.&hellip
Guest Post: The Art of the Surprise Note with Lauren
Hello dear readers! My name is Lauren, and it is a delight to be here today. I’ve been following along with all of the creative happenings over here at Sweet Athena ever since Jessica and&hellip
jess + linz
Friends since middle school, we continue to inspire each other to be creative in our big, adult lives. Each season we take on a new theme to guide our crafting, cooking, and creating. We're up for trying anything, and things are bound to get messy. But that's just the way we like it.