My deepest apology:

I feel as if I haven't been as active with my projects as of late...Actually I know I haven't and this is why:

I have been completely engrossed in these books. However, I am on the last one, and should be back to my normal busy self by Monday. 

However, Jeremy seems to like that I am lost in these books, and is excited at the idea of me starting another book series...

I don't know if I will be up for that though. These books are so intense! After hearing everyone else rave about them, I borrowed them from my friend Scott, and haven't been able to put them down. 

I know I will be wrecked when they are over, like I always am when I finish a series, but there is some major silver lining...

The movie comes out this March! I couldn't be more excited!

The Big Bang Theory:

So this past weekend I got a new haircut! I was so excited to go in and get it done because it seems like it has been forever and a day since I have done something really new.
As most ladies know, trying something new with your hair can be quite nerve wracking!
"How is it going to look?!" "Is my husband/boyfriend/sig. other going to like it?!" "What if I hate it?!"
All questions we ask ourselves before going under the sheers and the trusted hands of our hairdressers.
Once that first swoop of the razor, or crisp stroke of the scissors hits, you get that little punch in the gut of "Holy S*#t! What have I done?!".
But as she continues cutting and shaping, (hopefully) you begin to calm down a little, and are just excited to see the end result.
Once the dryer fires up you have a better idea of what you're in for. After enduring the heat and the pulling and the combing - finally it stops. You sit in silence while the finishing touches are applied before the dramatic spin of that trusty salon chair.
Without a choice, you stare into the looking glass and find a new (hopefully) improved you staring back.
That's what I did on Saturday, and this is what I had looking back at me:

So what do you think?! I love it! So different! I haven't had bangs in YEARS, so it was a welcome change! Jeremy's aunt Luanne did a fantastic job. So happy to have a new look that is SO different than what I have had recently!
Just thought I would share this since I didn't really have any projects that I did over the weekend. I was WAY too into NFL playoffs and The Hunger Games. (You absolutely MUST read these books if you haven't yet, btw!)
XOXO

Time for a Giveaway!

My beloved Ralph is turning 4 on the 31st of January, and so I thought that I would celebrate with a giveaway!

I have a set of two redneck wineglasses up for grabs! Here are the rules/instructions:

1. Share this link: http://drakehobbyist.blogspot.com/ in your facebook status.
2. Click here and comment on my wall and tell me what your favorite craft is. You can post a photo, or just type it out. Whatever you wanna do!

That's it! Its so simple! Then on Tuesday the 31st, I will pick a winner!

Winner will be picked at random, and will take home a set of those adorable redneck wineglasses! 

Good Luck everyone!

A Little Bit Country...

One of my favorite things that I have seen in the last couple years is something called "Redneck wine glasses".
When Jeremy and I were planning our wedding, I looked at these at a few different places, and never saw them for a price I was willing to pay. $20 was the cheapest I had seen these. Not cheap enough for this lady!
So I finally took it upon myself to make my own, and let me tell you: they couldn't be more simple!
My first try was a little "iffy"...I read somewhere to use hot glue? Sorry Sally. NOT an awesome outcome. But then my friend Allison told me to try epoxy. Allison was right! SO much better looking! So here we are!

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Keep in mind, you do not need to indeed be a "redneck" to LOVE these! The would be adorable for a rustic wedding, or any kind of cute primitive decor! Find them in the Hobby Shop, and in my Etsty store!

Braaaaaaiiiiiins!!!

So sitting here on my lunch break (since I don't get the holiday off.) I am reflecting on the great weekend that I had. (I hope you did too of course!)
I was so excited for Saturday, because I got to go to someplace that I have been DYING to try!

So there is this place in Des Moines called ZOMBIE BURGER + DRINK LAB. It is awesome-sauce. Click here to look at their boss website. (You'll be glad you did.)

Now, by looking at my blog it might look as though I nice lady like myself wouldn't be totally digging the undead. If this is indeed the conclusion that you have reached, then prepare to have your mind blown - zombies are kind of my fave! So you can imagine my excitement upon learning such a place existed! So after bugging Jeremy for what seemed like forever about making a voyage to Des Moines to try this place, his co-worker (and our friend of course) Jane wanted to celebrate her birthday there. (Her birthday is today by the way. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANE!)

So with everything in place, we made the trip up there. The fact that they are so popular, coupled with the other fact that there were 10 people in our party, we had kind of a long wait. An hour and a half or so actually. BUT that was totally fine because we plopped ourselves at the bar, watched the Saints lose (YAY!) and took in the decor.

It was VERY cool. Most of the artwork had kind of a graphic novel sort of feel to it, and it kind of reminded me of The Walking Dead books. I was expecting a little more "cheese" if you will as far as the interior of the place goes. I was happily surprised! They didn't go all out gore, or costumes or anything like that. It was more "realistic" I guess you could say....I don't quite know how to explain it, but it was kind of artsy, kind of industrial, and a lot awesome.


The menus were also a kind of work of art. The do a spin on a newspaper as if there has already been an outbreak, or infestation. I thought it was a genius idea! So fun! I happen to love stuff like that. They didn't over-do anything, it wasn't an in your face THIS IS A ZOMBIE THEME!!!! It was very much a take it or leave it type thing, and I like to think they got it just right.

Now, to the food. Oh my Lord, the food! First off, let me just say that there are very few "normal" choices on the menu. (The section of the menu that reads "Gourmet Bashed Burgers" is kind of indicative.)

Jeremy and I made the most of things by ordering two different burgers, splitting them in half, and swapping with each other. So I got to enjoy 1/2 of  "The Walking Ched" which was a special grind patty with bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized and raw onion, and mayo in between a breaded and deep fried macaroni and cheese "bun". Then I also got 1/2 of Jeremy's "They're coming to get you Barbara!" which was a special grind patty, American cheese, caramelized onion, bacon, and zombie sauce with two grilled cheese sandwiches as a bun. Long story short, it was DELICIOUS! Oh my gosh, SO good! Of course with my sweet tooth, I also had with my dinner one of their amazeballs shakes. I had the "zombie bride wedding cake" shake which was vanilla ice cream and yellow cake mix, but I also had it spiked with some cake flavored vodka. YUM! My friend Allison had the "peanut butter banana" shake, which was also delicious.

So now that I have a new favorite place to eat, I HIGHLY recommend that you try it next time you're in Des Moines. Or heck, you should probably even take a special trip up there (or down there depending on your location) just to experience it!

Some more pinterest...

So all of my late nights spent on pinterest have given me a never-ending list of projects! I thought this would be a good random Sunday adventure, and I was so right! Some scrapbook paper, picture frame, a scissors, a plan, and some patience, and you're in business! Then once you get it in the frame, you can write on it like a dry erase board! So clever, and so easy! This was my first try doing this particular project, and I know I have plenty of room to improve (measuring!), but I still think its adorable!

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Thank God for pinterest for constantly adding to my to do list!

Just real quick...

Happy Friday the 13th!
Today I didn't undertake anything too big, but its another pinterest idea...
I had seen a big frame with string and clothes pins to gold photos and LOVED it so here we are!
Also I am writing this post from my phone! I am trying something new....we will see how I like it....

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Enjoy the weekend kids! I am hoping to make a stop and a big hobby store and I have some dinner plans that will surely make it to the blog too! Have fun!