Author Archives: Two Purple Couches

Bright and Bold Craft Room Design Plans_One Room Challenge_Spring 2016

One Room Challenge {Week 4}: Craft Room Progress Update

Bright and Bold Craft Room Design Plans_One Room Challenge_Spring 2016

Okay, I gotta be honest, I’m freaking out a little that Week 4 of the One Room Challenge, hosted by Calling It Home, is here already. That means just a couple more weeks until I reveal my craft room makeover to you. But what that really means is that I need to get my butt moving and start on the remaining projects for my room! So I thought I’d share a craft room progress update today and show you how things are coming along so far (and hopefully this’ll light a fire under me to power through to the finish line!).

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Delicious chai latte cupcakes and a virtual party!

Chai Latte Cupcakes and a Virtual Baby Shower

Incredibly delicious chai latte cupcakes

Today I am thrilled to be teaming up with a wonderful group of bloggers for a very special event. We’re throwing a virtual baby shower for one of our own. Our sweet friend Lauren Lanker of The Thinking Closet, and her husband Mark, are expecting their first baby (a sweet little girl) this June. If you’re new to the idea of a virtual shower, it is similar to a real shower but instead of one person hosting, each of us divvied up food, decorations, games and gift ideas. (you can find all of our recipes, projects and ideas at the bottom of this post).

Every shower needs a yummy dessert, right? I know Lauren loves chai lattes, so I set out to find a fantastic chai latte cupcake recipe to share. If you like chai lattes, I think you’ll love these cupcakes—they are that good!

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