If you are celebrating a great occasion and would like a peg doll portrait to mark it...
I would love to paint it for you...
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Recycled Bottles...
I admit to being a sucker for packaging and cute marketing. And, I have been a fan of the Adam's Peanut Butter Jar since I was about 10 and I had a friend whose mother would make homemade bread and then cut us a thick slice out of the oven with peanut butter, jam and a big cold glass of milk. I don't know if any culinary experience can really beat that. .. including these cookies.. But, they are pretty good.
It's fun to recycle the pretty jar or plastic cottage cheese container or whatever with a fun surprise to deliver to a friend. Call me a red-neck :)
Peanut Butter Cookies
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh ground whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup butter salted
3 large eggs
1 tsp good Mexican Vanilla
1 cup Adam's Crunchy peanut butter
Bake at 375 for 8-9 minutes
Friday, March 2, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Kentucky Derby Party: Decor
Pierced Julep Spoon from TouchTheDutch
From ZeitlowsCustomSigns
Every year the Derby has an official poster.. this is the very cute one from 2008...
Kentucky Derby Party: Favors...
Horseshoe from EntropyTradingCo.
Julep cup filled with flowers from MelanieLeeDesign
Plastic horses perfect as decor or as a topping for cupcakes...
from VintagePackratQueen
Horse Cookies from YankeeGirlYummies
Kentucky Derby: Party Frock
Pietermaritzburg - Woman's Couture Boater Hat
From Intercontinental Hat
Frames from Created and Collected
Necklace from Silverwishes
scarf from EliteVintage
Pale Pink Dress from MaeVintageInc.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Kentucky Derby... The Food
Recipe for Virgin Mint Julep from Telestial Kitchen
Virgin Mint Julep
4-5 mint sprigs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups cold water
3/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 1/2 qt ginger ale
Thinly-sliced lemon slices (for garnish)
Rinse the mint and discard the stems. Place sugar, water lemon juice, pineapple juice in a medium-sized bowl, mix, and stir in the mint leaves. Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes. Strain the liquid over the ice. Add the ginger ale and lemon slices and serve.
4-5 mint sprigs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups cold water
3/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 1/2 qt ginger ale
Thinly-sliced lemon slices (for garnish)
Rinse the mint and discard the stems. Place sugar, water lemon juice, pineapple juice in a medium-sized bowl, mix, and stir in the mint leaves. Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes. Strain the liquid over the ice. Add the ginger ale and lemon slices and serve.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Marry Me on Leap Day... The Dress
I am in love with the cardigan trend. There is nothing more cozy than I light and pretty cardi... Photo grom LovelyGirlsWeddings
I LOVE this ring.. it's so beautiful and something that would be very different. Designer.. RockmyworldInc..
Marry Me on Leap Day... The Cake
You don't have to have a huge cake at your wedding. This tiny cake is lovely and can be put out in the center of a larger dessert table. From Cupcake by Francisca Neves .. Cake Designer
Key Lime Coconut Cheesecake by Bay Area Bites
Marry Me on Leap Day... The FOOD
Gluten Free Cake Ball Truffles by MamasGFreeCakeBalls
Beautiful hand crafted cake stands.. also come in customized.. a lovely touch for a wedding or anniversary celebration. VesselsandWares
mmmm....
I like quality and these green stripey straws from Sweet Lulu (a favorite party supply shop!) Don't disintigrate in your drink. Sweet Lulu also sells the cheaper made in China kind that are fun for art projects and decorating, but it you want them for drinking get THESE by Sugar Diva
Beef Tostadas from Dine and Dish
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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