I ran across this cool tutorial that I thought was fun. Whenever I get a chance to browse antique stores and flea markets I like to look for jars of old buttons...here's another good use for them. You can make these with the kids this summer...
Have a great day!
-t
I found a new book I need...
by the talented Pia Jane Bijkerk. If you think you need it too you can find it on Amazon. ;)
Have a great day!
-t
This week while I'm off enjoying some R&R with my hubby and getting to photograph lots of eye candy to hopefully bring home to share with you all, I thought I'd dedicate this week to some seriously awesome stuff I;ve found on the web. Sometimes there just aren't enough Friday's and I need a chance to share a little more. ;)
Just a little something to brighten your day and make you smile. Enjoy!!!
I read a little about this talented lady, Helena Schaeder Söderberg, over on CookieMag a while ago. Thought I'd share her totally hip and cute home.. I wish my kid's rooms looked like this!!!
If you want to see more of her awesomeness, check it out here on her flickr photostream.
Have a great day!
-t
Have you noticed the recent trend in advertising that focuses on being at home? Some of my favorite ads are the ones from Target that show things like a family watching a dvd at home and it says "the new movie theater" or people BBQing in their backyard and it will say "the new eating out"... I think they are very clever.
Since everyone is focused on being at home more with the economy being not quite what we're used to, I think it's important to find inexpensive ways to spruce up your home and make it feel like a fun place to be. I stumbled accross these cute little decals that I think are SO cute! For hardly any money you can create a fun new look in your home...
Aren't those dancer silhouettes super cute for a little girl's room???
All of these and many more fun ones are available at Six Under a Tree Studio for as little as $12.
Have a great Friday!
-t
It's that time of year...time to celebrate all of our wonderful mothers! I thought I'd share a few ideas I've been putting together for a brunch for mom this year. I't super easy and looks great so maybe you can throw one together for your mom too! :)
I've been in the gardening mood lately. We're growing tomatoes, herbs, and strawberries in our backyard in pots this year..in OC we can't get away with much more than that! I'm in the mood for springy, gardening type things and it is kind of influencing my mother's day plans. :) i LOVE this idea from MS for table numbers/namecards. Head to your local Home Depot and pick up a few seed packets and turn thm into something beautiful. Mixed in with glassware and white china...how pretty! In keeping with the theme how about berries and spring veggies?
I also love this idea of silverware in white linen napkins tied with raffia and antique button cards...but, in keeping with our theme, why not do your own take on this idea and tie them up with raffia and a garden marker which can double as a placecard when you write their name on it.
Fresh flowers placed in farmer's market tins are super pretty and easy. You can find the tins at your local craft store and they are great to have around for all kinds of occassions.
I have been saving this idea to use for a LONG time and I think this might just be the occassion... isn't it so pretty??? (courtesy of cottage living)
I think it was really the antique blue glasses combined with the lemonade and coral accents that really got me. So, I've been hunting and look what I scored just yesterday at my decorating/party planning mecca...
My very own beautiful blue glasses...and for only 2.00 a pop! Not bad if you ask me! :)
For a little favor for mom how about these cute little baskets of scones and strawberries at every place setting?
These fun country touches combined with your elegant (and easy) gourmet menu...here's a fave recipe...will make for a memorable day for mom!
Stuffed French Toast
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Filling Cut one half of the peach into 1/4 inch slices and set aside for topping later. Dice the other half of the peach into small cubes (about 1/4"). Mash together with a fork or mixer the diced peach and strawberries, 1 Tbl sugar, and cream cheese. Cut the bread into 1 inch slices. Using a serrated knife, cut a pocket in the side of each slice of bread. Try to make the pocket as deep as possible without cutting through the other side.
Place 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each pocket.
Batter In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and 1 Tbl sugar.
Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place two or three slices of bread in the batter and let soak for 5 seconds. Flip over and soak again for 5 seconds. Remove the bread from the batter and place on a plate. Let the bread stand for 1 minute so the batter can soak in. Add a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan.
Place the soaked bread into the hot pan. When you have all the slices in the pan, start soaking the next three pieces as described before.
Cook each side until a light golden brown. Place on a cookie sheet or wire rack. When all the pieces have been fried, place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and top each serving with sliced peaches. Serve with maple syrup.
To go along with their new "unthinkkfc" campaign, KFC is giving away a FREE 2 piece meal with 2 sides and a biscuit!!!!
The coupon is printable until tonight (Wednesday May 6th) at 9:59pm CDT. There are no strings attached!!! The coupons are valid from 5/5/09 to 5/19/09. They are NOT valid on Mother's Day.
Go here to print your coupon.
Have a great day!!
Happy Eating!
-t
This is one of my FAVORITE little shops to browse. If you are looking for some cute little vintage flea market goodies you'll want to check it out too...it's all the stuff that I always go to flea markets and garage sales looking for but can't ever find! lol! :)
I would love a set of these to use as glasses...I picture sitting out on the porch during the summer sipping fresh lemonade out of them...LOVE the blue tint of the first ones...
is this not the cutest little note set? it has cards and envelopes, an ink pad and stamps, stickers and labels and a cute little 48-page booklet chock-full of tips and templates. all housed in a fun little keepsake box. so cute!
and these, well they are just a must have in my house. between decorating and paper crafting I would have no problem using all 26 of these cuties!
Head on over to Madison Belle for a little inspiration.
tell them I sent ya!! :)
Have a great day!
-t
I am in heaven. I stumbled across this little gem a few weeks go and fell in love. Wouldn't you like some of these beautiful items decorating your home???
I NEED this shower curtain. Yes, it is a NEED. lol! :)
How fun is this duvet set??
I know this is supposed to be a laundry bag...but I can think of a million other uses for it!
So Cute!!! If you'd like to check them out for yourself head over to India Rose.
Have a great day!
-t
OK, I am IN love. If you are a crafter you are going to need this. Seriously. The possibilites are endless and looking at the rolls just makes me smile...those colors...YUM! The official name is Japanese Washi Paper Tape but Happy Tape is the perfect name for it. It does...it makes me happy!! :)
Check out some of the adorable samples with this stuff:
It's great for crafting of all types...scrapbooking, card making, gift wrapping, collage making, you name it!
Are you smiling yet??? If you must have some of this for your crafting stash head on over to Happy Tape and pick some up for yourself. :)
Have a great day!
-t
