tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84847963872639777062024-03-18T00:03:14.777-07:00quincy cottagehoneysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-65130225219840438592010-06-11T08:28:00.000-07:002010-06-11T08:28:41.854-07:00Lovely Lemon Tart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil53c-ya215qPxXZQCA9FNCkdEgfRHxiCQ9YemPmI0RPXQ9EYXjW14JtxIdIDw0x_8E4BqUor1RUD53NrAOvWja-k1iSIKTlzGLG-BXl3GhvoF5VesExI1HmJV7s5SUqO4Y6G8g9fgGYrs/s1600/pork+loin,+lemon+tart,+walker+lane+playground+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil53c-ya215qPxXZQCA9FNCkdEgfRHxiCQ9YemPmI0RPXQ9EYXjW14JtxIdIDw0x_8E4BqUor1RUD53NrAOvWja-k1iSIKTlzGLG-BXl3GhvoF5VesExI1HmJV7s5SUqO4Y6G8g9fgGYrs/s576/pork+loin,+lemon+tart,+walker+lane+playground+011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Two of my favorite flavors are <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">raspberry and also lemon. </span></span> I tasted this<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"> Lemon Tart </span>recently and was at once awed by it's wonderfully tart lemon flavor and silky texture. Although it uses cream cheese, it is not as heavy or intensely cheesey as cheesecake. I guess that is why it is called a tart! At any rate, I immediately asked for the recipe and would like to share it with you.<br />
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<div style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lemon Zest Tart</span></div><br />
<b>Crust:</b><br />
1 cup unsifted flour<br />
1/2 cup butter<br />
2 Tablespoons powdered sugar<br />
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In a food processor, mix together the flour, butter and powdered sugar until particles are fine. Pat into the bottom and sides of an 11-inch flan pan, with scalloped sides and removable bottom. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. (Watch carefully so it doesn't get too brown)<br />
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<b>Filling:</b><br />
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese<br />
3/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel<br />
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />
Meanwhile, beat the cheese until creamy and beat in the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon peel and juice. Pour into baked tart shell and place in freezer for 5 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until set. Let cool and chill. Serve with crushed and strained frozen raspberries sweetened and thickened to make a sauce. Drizzle on top and add a dollop of whip cream and a mint leave for garnish. <span style="font-size: large;"> Yum!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLu4npZAh6nF74DLN4NjoP3F7fPffw3JLddwuorlRDPrIoC8vr-f7YdYIfzhde0Eim7w5wQogrDdEO1hDrrJiP4WssfOjMS8P5gISpQlRTaWb1mdexLwm53fb0NCCgMrp_X4KDJcws8b9H/s1600/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLu4npZAh6nF74DLN4NjoP3F7fPffw3JLddwuorlRDPrIoC8vr-f7YdYIfzhde0Eim7w5wQogrDdEO1hDrrJiP4WssfOjMS8P5gISpQlRTaWb1mdexLwm53fb0NCCgMrp_X4KDJcws8b9H/s200/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" width="161" /></a></div>Check out all the other delicious foods at Designs by Gollum<a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/"> here.</a>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-1717689251759017432010-06-08T05:34:00.000-07:002010-06-07T21:35:33.114-07:00Thrift Store Gift IdeaDo you ever need just a little something to give as a <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">gift</span><span style="color: blue;"> for a</span><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"> friend</span> </span>to tell them you are <span style="color: purple;">thinking about them</span>, to wish them a <span style="color: red;">speedy recovery </span>or a<span style="color: #351c75;"> happy day?</span> Here's an idea I recently saw on a local TV show.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDhpUwkAhR45fhFL0x9NvaK3HUN4ywgXliLodXOsN-Ryh2J7JodBKIDLUCAynkx2FT9VRMQ-f_ALhy80E25ZxC83UVMGTierbsEWnSCf5dP4lmCHtCgJIOQzTKEk5tGCWMxuTTw2aYEFl/s1600/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDhpUwkAhR45fhFL0x9NvaK3HUN4ywgXliLodXOsN-Ryh2J7JodBKIDLUCAynkx2FT9VRMQ-f_ALhy80E25ZxC83UVMGTierbsEWnSCf5dP4lmCHtCgJIOQzTKEk5tGCWMxuTTw2aYEFl/s576/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Take a <span style="color: red;">thrift store cup and saucer </span>(I found these for 50 cents apiece)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuDVCTXCsgzN31cmx81fkY4HWNN6-9nc9j4h3DdklVsdgCU3ZL1TWL3u-56nvE3qRjmnsv7rQR8cPCw7LhP5jGfP-qTc1BphgjrHevgGkigb92t7eVIawUfDCYemfpcKgXm3q2mBSNBNk/s1600/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuDVCTXCsgzN31cmx81fkY4HWNN6-9nc9j4h3DdklVsdgCU3ZL1TWL3u-56nvE3qRjmnsv7rQR8cPCw7LhP5jGfP-qTc1BphgjrHevgGkigb92t7eVIawUfDCYemfpcKgXm3q2mBSNBNk/s576/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Tie onto the handle a some<span style="color: red;"> assorted ribbons</span>--these were mostly scraps I'd saved from presents received.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9N4mqrzMYCalGNcKxpfdFO0SzJ4dYT5GTmXx6fVhyphenhyphenbySJWsQV26fEXDif6xZ1N0aIe_a0-8zREPiBwhbRb37lYhyphenhyphen5TlIfsjhPHmYcwvu5aGDnoh2p74Wg8ULGB_8BrosqT-S_Lw3kPYD4/s1600/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9N4mqrzMYCalGNcKxpfdFO0SzJ4dYT5GTmXx6fVhyphenhyphenbySJWsQV26fEXDif6xZ1N0aIe_a0-8zREPiBwhbRb37lYhyphenhyphen5TlIfsjhPHmYcwvu5aGDnoh2p74Wg8ULGB_8BrosqT-S_Lw3kPYD4/s400/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Buy or make a<span style="color: red;"> pretty cupcake</span>--I purchased this one from my grocery store for $1.29</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiGH3SCPle4WR2giAtapOlzrMBvSWFl8RznTAe53L72barDsycH_pDytQoFGFc-ke7QXDP04NC7fwKTJKEd2E01-qAkL64TrhNCggIimOF1sOLqOl6r2GunXLiFzDLJFt-PJ-kseNlBUV/s1600/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiGH3SCPle4WR2giAtapOlzrMBvSWFl8RznTAe53L72barDsycH_pDytQoFGFc-ke7QXDP04NC7fwKTJKEd2E01-qAkL64TrhNCggIimOF1sOLqOl6r2GunXLiFzDLJFt-PJ-kseNlBUV/s576/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Put the cupcake into the cup. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9f8SMR23zl3J7U-A6CSEUzAKcpCMFZaVHBooAxIiC4b1NPhDdwWLUMX_8USrp6vKopMo33yb11QkVhcGbiUnsiP4E5yoclmJ2jBfek4ok4K0fhI5Hz0MQRYaC89La5kq-fLLiaq55apG3/s1600/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9f8SMR23zl3J7U-A6CSEUzAKcpCMFZaVHBooAxIiC4b1NPhDdwWLUMX_8USrp6vKopMo33yb11QkVhcGbiUnsiP4E5yoclmJ2jBfek4ok4K0fhI5Hz0MQRYaC89La5kq-fLLiaq55apG3/s576/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+005.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add a <span style="color: red;">coordinated paper filler</span> to the saucer. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't have any pink filler so I just used ribbons.Place the cup on top of the filler.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Add a card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtUC9NQJiwqj2RWRy5YBBmUgHz9Zn3SVTvHCbt8B0pDh9EAdwJ7FBhWkXUd9c6bwpDCZNBQTN-R4XjsokKGUDJnUV7ahRdsiDFHQlGcBYTuFR2UvKIlVHyrBLNRVG6PR0p44EcivuEyk/s1600/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtUC9NQJiwqj2RWRy5YBBmUgHz9Zn3SVTvHCbt8B0pDh9EAdwJ7FBhWkXUd9c6bwpDCZNBQTN-R4XjsokKGUDJnUV7ahRdsiDFHQlGcBYTuFR2UvKIlVHyrBLNRVG6PR0p44EcivuEyk/s576/cupcake+gift,+ella%27s+preschool+program,+ME+flowers+to+copy+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Wrap it all in <span style="color: red;">cellophane</span> and give with a smile. This is just one suggestion for filling the cup. What other ideas can you think of to use this idea?<br />
I am linking up to Tutorial Tuesday with today's post. Visit here for more ideas and how-to.honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-23329182047308415332010-06-07T08:54:00.000-07:002010-06-07T08:54:05.035-07:00Simple Woman's Daybook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHScZ7lEJ_JXmPabJ2PHr9d845MxRVDkF3Vfgw0_oX7osN5OjnBm67W0CpQZUWH9wzm_xbhm0puXP58onY00mhqc8kz0qEAR9WxlYeMyDqUK6NBzepuk3m-paqkuebiBP8UiZ744-XA0B/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strong></strong><strong>I am going...</strong></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strong></strong></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">to Costco today to get some books . If they don't have the book I am looking for, then I'll be stopping by the book store. Also I have to take back my Italian tapes to the library.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strong>I am reading...</strong></a> The Wednesday Letters by Jason F. Wright. I friend highly recommends this book and gave a copy to me so it is next on my list.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strong>I am hoping...</strong></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;">That I will be able to collect my thoughts and get a good list made of things I need to take on my trip. I seem to be easily distracted and lose my concentration.</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><strong>I am hearing... </strong><br />
A chorus of birds outside my window. I know they are as happy as I to have the nice weather and sunshine. They especially love our new rainfall.<br />
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<strong>Around the house...</strong><br />
I want to put up some plaques I made to label the rooms down a hallway today.<br />
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<strong>One of my favorite things...</strong><br />
Is eating which has some negative results. I will try to do better this week.<br />
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<strong>A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...</strong><br />
I will be taking care of my grandchildren beginning Saturday for a few days so that will be fun. I know that one thing on their list is going to the pool!<br />
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<strong>Here is picture thought I am sharing...</strong><br />
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Don't forget to hop on over to the <a href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">Simple Woman</a><span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;"> </span>to check out the other day book entries! (Or better yet, do a simple day book entry yourself! It's not that hard and I am betting you would enjoy it!)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s1600/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8p53D0mDERE7sJHCpS8ljJIyg-vZ7BjjKNOFZVGcT0uCuRaihxbVC0sylDjG0vOBxfwuKc25CxxzeJxRI5A4RN-EM-niqAkV_XEDF_J5_TKCxC07yT9cfMjkoMNlPwPVVgaYUwsEoYsyf/s200/simple-woman-daybook-large-2.jpg" width="141" /></a></div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-39561655617329801492010-06-03T18:49:00.000-07:002010-06-03T18:49:26.400-07:00Brazilian Flan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-LHx0ndQ58TFgceoGcVFzuAX8PDIl3jn5EFM0qmhkvUiPjZz3-1YTFFEXg6LzeHsWFsxLga_g_YjKd8v5GflsNhniiyQcsnWL5FCNeyhrYYbQcEyS5KGcbZUTDUuIq7IGpqQjM_Key4/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-LHx0ndQ58TFgceoGcVFzuAX8PDIl3jn5EFM0qmhkvUiPjZz3-1YTFFEXg6LzeHsWFsxLga_g_YjKd8v5GflsNhniiyQcsnWL5FCNeyhrYYbQcEyS5KGcbZUTDUuIq7IGpqQjM_Key4/s400/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I recently attended a cooking class where a darling Brazilian cook, Tania, showed how she makes Flan. With her casual, carefree spirit she made it look so easy a child could make it. It is very simple with only 4 ingredients. It turned out beautifully and delicious!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Brazilian Flan</b></span><br />
For the caramel:<br />
Melt 4 Tablespoons sugar until it is caramel color. Pour into a teflon bundt pan. When it is hard, make the milk mixture:<br />
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1 can sweetened condensed milk<br />
1can whole milk (use the sweetened condensed milk can for measure)<br />
2 eggs<br />
Blend together then pour on top of the hardened caramel sauce. Put bundt pan in a water bath--(fill a rimmed cookie sheet with water then place bundt pan on top. Bake at 375 degrees for approx 45 mins or until a kitchen knife comes out clean.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTy1NxbGHPs8DqKGCi5i1FNUyZakK5PZNkZX-iecWsirY0q7DAHuUxE27dmJlkROuc-UmLNK_z3hbchIEKIEP0K-W8lWYv9ChIq74me4EepKqQQo8Vt79UP6Ye2SgOle13BwdUTt1A8A/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTy1NxbGHPs8DqKGCi5i1FNUyZakK5PZNkZX-iecWsirY0q7DAHuUxE27dmJlkROuc-UmLNK_z3hbchIEKIEP0K-W8lWYv9ChIq74me4EepKqQQo8Vt79UP6Ye2SgOle13BwdUTt1A8A/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+014.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: red; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5KfYji5JB4Zi-zOJNuTmD-awn-Pfe_ygaqU3XxLoueF2reODg_pd4YuV6s3bu8mhlay4cZ8DGC56QAw0DANjX7Pr0mkyntT9hXvD_JRYmZTTsiJNS5b8xLd2xPZVPOKmnqXtXah0uW4/s1600/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5KfYji5JB4Zi-zOJNuTmD-awn-Pfe_ygaqU3XxLoueF2reODg_pd4YuV6s3bu8mhlay4cZ8DGC56QAw0DANjX7Pr0mkyntT9hXvD_JRYmZTTsiJNS5b8xLd2xPZVPOKmnqXtXah0uW4/s200/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" width="161" /></a></div>I am linking up to Designs by Gollum's <a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">Foodie Fridays</a>. Check out other delicious recipes<a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/"> here.</a>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-77407146288427990982010-06-01T08:17:00.000-07:002010-06-01T08:17:59.526-07:00Birthday, Bunnies and a Rolling Ball<div style="text-align: center;">Here's a recap of a fun Memorial Day celebration in Idaho. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You just never know what will happen in the country.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQqLabdLhXpEoc3LWZSea4mZxyONu_Ry6pdPp1aRljBAfovvOBbDYW1w1NEuJbkGGZYkOhIuyM6l17tc7OybeD2MoVm8wWLs8pJ7pKBHsP63I2ZUYI0crctkAlWMCwFsZ7gAnMTtA1HTA/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQqLabdLhXpEoc3LWZSea4mZxyONu_Ry6pdPp1aRljBAfovvOBbDYW1w1NEuJbkGGZYkOhIuyM6l17tc7OybeD2MoVm8wWLs8pJ7pKBHsP63I2ZUYI0crctkAlWMCwFsZ7gAnMTtA1HTA/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+072.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We started off by celebrating this cute girl's birthday at home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She started to put her own candles on her cake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmETOIqPOsli1PALW58DEiuNcG0xHFFIf2oVVXkpBdcVqkHFZmObcnHa8pzwMyawHBhDOI2Q7srScZrAbTxFDJHS5Z2bZkJjafJiQeUcYDkUNF6JdBUSP4NFTEE-fHzsNNTy0fZwGKos/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmETOIqPOsli1PALW58DEiuNcG0xHFFIf2oVVXkpBdcVqkHFZmObcnHa8pzwMyawHBhDOI2Q7srScZrAbTxFDJHS5Z2bZkJjafJiQeUcYDkUNF6JdBUSP4NFTEE-fHzsNNTy0fZwGKos/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+077.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She ended up with lots of help with those candles! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0LSiI-tPHpCbPF_WVUrhMV-n4yqx4sdfSsooCSVfxRcaioMT8ucDyN0g_0lAiV6QJi7aLbr0ngdq45SCe_livi1-gGFKeAmYwWj8jBxt-QGD6_Owyf9tu38rnFZCuar3-u0C4DRyNdi4/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0LSiI-tPHpCbPF_WVUrhMV-n4yqx4sdfSsooCSVfxRcaioMT8ucDyN0g_0lAiV6QJi7aLbr0ngdq45SCe_livi1-gGFKeAmYwWj8jBxt-QGD6_Owyf9tu38rnFZCuar3-u0C4DRyNdi4/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+038.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Then we took that party to a restaurant where the fun continued.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGIbwzFr-z-jg5Lf-Q7Cj2Ywg2jnwy3vKeEiPtEfobsCWwYZQPLcSvNzZhby7LP4QGzd-7x4xZ96gmjJ5WYXYYhTPN7TtnH-54bVdw3LafpTcx4bj86WRV0tcKonAxfZdtycO1USzxbw/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGIbwzFr-z-jg5Lf-Q7Cj2Ywg2jnwy3vKeEiPtEfobsCWwYZQPLcSvNzZhby7LP4QGzd-7x4xZ96gmjJ5WYXYYhTPN7TtnH-54bVdw3LafpTcx4bj86WRV0tcKonAxfZdtycO1USzxbw/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+071.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cute birthday hat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VdRLkoDngTqvvw4didw5TQ9OtRLd2a39ugF66nXklT7eUO8IqNaCMn9PzePB0KoeTVohU2e2Hcd_1luxrFCD2yDOKi_P_9VMCofuixaVKgeMpXWF0-zDMbyO4A4T7riTDbIvv7YiHWA/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VdRLkoDngTqvvw4didw5TQ9OtRLd2a39ugF66nXklT7eUO8IqNaCMn9PzePB0KoeTVohU2e2Hcd_1luxrFCD2yDOKi_P_9VMCofuixaVKgeMpXWF0-zDMbyO4A4T7riTDbIvv7YiHWA/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+037.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you want some fun? Add five little, soft bunnies and 7 cousins to make a happy time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfGJsDt3YulbCdylJwLeCfs3xTTYNaSMiFodozSQ_PJ9Pn_SrnkAPnPVfjMi9NljF1W8JtmnL8oRQ3z_zb-NZILeAgOvTonKfjj6_r_Lu0W-OUNMWHIXKcmCUhk_I-VUpS4YbnEPfSK8/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfGJsDt3YulbCdylJwLeCfs3xTTYNaSMiFodozSQ_PJ9Pn_SrnkAPnPVfjMi9NljF1W8JtmnL8oRQ3z_zb-NZILeAgOvTonKfjj6_r_Lu0W-OUNMWHIXKcmCUhk_I-VUpS4YbnEPfSK8/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+030.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">He does not want to give any of these adorable babies away!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0XuyvTjBZYDWcigV9ePAjEVOYGuBz0j_0DZOFUft3ZjS0YCOE2phMPWxTF-sG3pCT06B8b2OUHB9FQdP7CMyZdFFyvRFOQ7HKmJhnkCX-ZRo0RGrB_mAC-Z4PrOaFvvs_TI-APdh2P8/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0XuyvTjBZYDWcigV9ePAjEVOYGuBz0j_0DZOFUft3ZjS0YCOE2phMPWxTF-sG3pCT06B8b2OUHB9FQdP7CMyZdFFyvRFOQ7HKmJhnkCX-ZRo0RGrB_mAC-Z4PrOaFvvs_TI-APdh2P8/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+063.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The next door neighbors call to share this fun human rolling ball. </div><div style="text-align: center;">All children run for the adventure they see in store for them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaWTJN3amQRj4oIA2yJ6RsqhWvgW4u3H0kOfOZCQkItJZNMZHeL78RL4qfr4qVnn-5V9L4hECb6eE1UHKN2ih8EfAdUNtYDUQ1aPwugaF68sgYDyg0CguVinWnqrNan0xnIxrf9sxdto/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaWTJN3amQRj4oIA2yJ6RsqhWvgW4u3H0kOfOZCQkItJZNMZHeL78RL4qfr4qVnn-5V9L4hECb6eE1UHKN2ih8EfAdUNtYDUQ1aPwugaF68sgYDyg0CguVinWnqrNan0xnIxrf9sxdto/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+064.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">They think this is a great way to work off their newly eaten BBQ dinner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg75eyaYBgPN9x1UCJqdvOiBBnlF_2FZhcXKR9VuRKwPTCFnrWLYdhU7FNDNitX6YqXIp9k2ejvP5LjDRAdlQBBnY-Vrnp9beL5-TvdzheB3-N-r6B9G5SWxnlaW72SMXIorH6hjup-PfA/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg75eyaYBgPN9x1UCJqdvOiBBnlF_2FZhcXKR9VuRKwPTCFnrWLYdhU7FNDNitX6YqXIp9k2ejvP5LjDRAdlQBBnY-Vrnp9beL5-TvdzheB3-N-r6B9G5SWxnlaW72SMXIorH6hjup-PfA/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+050.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next it is time to bring out the craft supplies--old T-shirts to cut out circles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDNJHoB4p5y0RYhAuZB1eUFrFo68aAD_YmeuhSPf7w0atUqiB2LUJyc3FnVK6UYVz9A5GcLY0nnpHnk_ENEJP814WDJigscd9F4jWhziRkyxVBfjnjjjXFnLtUC8FdvjyXQXuudkPDQ8/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDNJHoB4p5y0RYhAuZB1eUFrFo68aAD_YmeuhSPf7w0atUqiB2LUJyc3FnVK6UYVz9A5GcLY0nnpHnk_ENEJP814WDJigscd9F4jWhziRkyxVBfjnjjjXFnLtUC8FdvjyXQXuudkPDQ8/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+057.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After time we've made a fitting Memorial Day red, white and blue banner for the mantel and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hnvLJZb3-mlN0rbef84c6Zj2LqfOKCGFhSbyfkPZEFvFvHp7A4XKWMkDO2eSPCDAJMFW2MR2E14NIZfdE0JDPmMf0By9Vux9L7_3Yd2ycg6yrfZKDeEpnq4cDB68mCbu5dj9AaVSn88/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hnvLJZb3-mlN0rbef84c6Zj2LqfOKCGFhSbyfkPZEFvFvHp7A4XKWMkDO2eSPCDAJMFW2MR2E14NIZfdE0JDPmMf0By9Vux9L7_3Yd2ycg6yrfZKDeEpnq4cDB68mCbu5dj9AaVSn88/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+056.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">lots of cute hair bands for everyone.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a great time for lots of family bonding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3I2ZxvS4tTLQ6NhaZ-GHyRDrcd5bpRdW9NYpirADqeebew8F9_x1dFCMjBhOTkkXTD3m7d569HUYCPlyTW1j_1ZTWJHG7tpHkovVAMd9CFYv_BW5FhFP02td_zbJkYce_V4_JknbQGU/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3I2ZxvS4tTLQ6NhaZ-GHyRDrcd5bpRdW9NYpirADqeebew8F9_x1dFCMjBhOTkkXTD3m7d569HUYCPlyTW1j_1ZTWJHG7tpHkovVAMd9CFYv_BW5FhFP02td_zbJkYce_V4_JknbQGU/s576/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+024.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkjdD8JqXSnpccDwNRXYDavIVRaRTFoZnKZ1fPYLMZpOKrzugaGErShb4_kbwSFn6dZO1QUDpv2MB2lUvIRLIS6RHJFTP7q9s-pDRAf3xBXqWyqNN-hj9f0E2VzsQvdamAbNREQvCxAk/s1600/birthday,bunnies,+rolling+ball,+garden+trellis,+flan,+headbd,+co+029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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</div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-90792773177793232522010-05-28T02:43:00.000-07:002010-05-28T06:36:26.914-07:00Minny's Caramel Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1zTt4YNYqQjFDzo_KOBf1i_TeXj9IW3ksjtW5FWdEWGfImo6-C80wteD3o8uhn1gJwQs0T03LC0Fhm4tcGvP6s2h1dve-Iwg7lLh3v4MR_JXEx6_8fxGaW9GQVLsr48wbBjfrCT60WQ/s1600/caramel+cake-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1zTt4YNYqQjFDzo_KOBf1i_TeXj9IW3ksjtW5FWdEWGfImo6-C80wteD3o8uhn1gJwQs0T03LC0Fhm4tcGvP6s2h1dve-Iwg7lLh3v4MR_JXEx6_8fxGaW9GQVLsr48wbBjfrCT60WQ/s200/caramel+cake-2.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzslyzZQuDmaSKZjOOJ_vLigByCAekdFB_UQlvnOv1FakBRK5jBkeqiMU_6Px-7BuTJa4-VlKTP5u7ZRW2kPyjYPEBlcZor_XA_bRwQQH-7SqyVNgODSKxYbSXfjcTgtIXhhtu4AKvco/s1600/the+help.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzslyzZQuDmaSKZjOOJ_vLigByCAekdFB_UQlvnOv1FakBRK5jBkeqiMU_6Px-7BuTJa4-VlKTP5u7ZRW2kPyjYPEBlcZor_XA_bRwQQH-7SqyVNgODSKxYbSXfjcTgtIXhhtu4AKvco/s200/the+help.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
If you have read the very popular book <b><i>The Help</i></b> by Katheryn Stockett you are familiar with Minny's famous <span style="color: red;">Caramel Cake</span>. Minny would make it for her friends that needed a little TLC or just to be neighborly. Our book club recently reviewed this wonderful book and then for dessert we had this Caramel Cake that I am just sure is just like Mini's:). How can it not be the most delicious thing you have eaten when it consists of 4 candy bars?! I hope you will enjoy it too.<br />
<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Minny's Caramel Cake</span></div>"Layer cake make with candy bars, frosted and drizzled with melted caramel. M-m-mmmm!"<br />
<div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px;"><h3>Ingredients</h3><ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 2 cups cake flour</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/8 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 3/4 cup shortening</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 1/2 cups white sugar</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 cup milk</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 5 egg whites</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 4 (2.15 ounce) milk chocolate covered caramel and nougat bars</li>
</ul></div><div style="border-top: 1px dotted rgb(204, 204, 204); margin-top: 20px; width: 300px;"></div><div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;"><h3>Directions</h3><ol><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Sift cake flour and combine with baking powder, and salt. Set mixture aside. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> With and electric mixer, beat shortening, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to the shortening mixture. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into flour mixture then fold in chopped candy bars. Pour batter into prepared pans. </span></li>
<li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes then remove from pans. Drizzle with melted caramel if desired. </span></li>
</ol></div>I am linking up to Foodie Friday for this post. Please check out other delicious recipes and ideas at<a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/2010/05/sometimes-girl-needs-carbs.html"> Designs by Gollum here.</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQjNkJn8olq9rjAiIt7blTXTsCxXFl5l7y14hQvp0nT9l6qfXaq74qnPxI7WqANoYJA5aeXHxsW4SSUKVsxeni07AlFyKsSzeI98gStI0E7nTcNse7zBKFbj40AqblLMkEoJPSpQh08M/s1600/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQjNkJn8olq9rjAiIt7blTXTsCxXFl5l7y14hQvp0nT9l6qfXaq74qnPxI7WqANoYJA5aeXHxsW4SSUKVsxeni07AlFyKsSzeI98gStI0E7nTcNse7zBKFbj40AqblLMkEoJPSpQh08M/s200/Foodie_Friday_Logo_2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" width="161" /></a></div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-1083392023530696952010-05-24T07:35:00.000-07:002010-05-24T07:45:16.219-07:00Summer Look--White slipcoversI realize in this creative blogging world of make-everything-yourself-for-only-pennies that one is somehow substandard if a thought of purchasing, not making it yourself, enters one's mind. And I <i>do</i> know the satisfaction that only comes with completing a project I have made myself, after all, I have touted the merits of whole wheat bread made from fresh ground hard red wheat, and used to spend all of August making new wardrobes for each of my children before they entered school etc, etc. <i> I</i> am the one who can save a dime because I will tell myself how<i> "I</i> can make that" at a boutique when I see something cute. Now, whether or not I actually end up making a copy of that same thing is another question. But, let it be said, <i>I</i> have spent many years creating everything you can image.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7jMDcdxa-ee7ZO0_dC7xlBUXiZRapgqPRaz2nmuemdgdKwWJ6rCSwvAXEfJqjr0vQLkZ8bXrdjOVl_n-bSG5CAcMbeGY04fBE06IKyH0Cy4l_Lf8G931tLGq6qcnP0oT_6O_gqOT97A/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7jMDcdxa-ee7ZO0_dC7xlBUXiZRapgqPRaz2nmuemdgdKwWJ6rCSwvAXEfJqjr0vQLkZ8bXrdjOVl_n-bSG5CAcMbeGY04fBE06IKyH0Cy4l_Lf8G931tLGq6qcnP0oT_6O_gqOT97A/s576/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+092.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>So, I know I have the skills to master slipcovering my two red sofas. And now that all the world knows that I am capable of doing just that, I want to show you my new white slipcovers for those sofas that I willingly paid someone else to make for me!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouq28m_1Ns3UVSisPyCOjB_e7bW-kdvm_yRjW0ZtCv7obQzr4g5ZoSmCyl1NRO8nMYbN4J_a_rUsqelKON4SmJvT3W1eWn0kG1QLK_p8bg6RiYulL3BcrKXfLcFNF3GkMetdJtmDMtGs/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouq28m_1Ns3UVSisPyCOjB_e7bW-kdvm_yRjW0ZtCv7obQzr4g5ZoSmCyl1NRO8nMYbN4J_a_rUsqelKON4SmJvT3W1eWn0kG1QLK_p8bg6RiYulL3BcrKXfLcFNF3GkMetdJtmDMtGs/s576/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+108.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I just love them! I thought about starting to make one sofa. And when I did, these feelings of frustration began to surface! They did not go away, and only got worse. I just knew it would be a project I would loath! And the thought of having to make<i> two</i> of them almost put me over the edge. I have wanted these couches covered for 7 years and one day recently I came across this blog: <a href="http://customslipcoversbyshelley.blogspot.com/">http://customslipcoversbyshelley.blogspot.com/</a> with her name and phone number. The phone number had <i>my</i> area code! Was this a sign? I thought so. Then I called Shelley and my house was close enough to hers for her to take my job. Horray!! It was my lucky day. She told me how much fabric I needed ,and where to get it, and her price. I couldn't believe it, I found the fabric for $3.99/yd. I decided to let her make my two sofas, <i>plus </i>a chair and an ottoman too. I put 50 yards of this wonderful white denim in my washer to preshrink it (8 yards at a time).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bV9rD7yvi2xBkJ22XrEAvyBqDxVlEvtAJ0pxNPWqP5bfLm3udhG9mg29AkjraAN19Pqgj-Qoep8Zvu0GVLgVc7AASED0e0MQSMmjrEyEDNyqIHDbudjrHSlQElkC2AIXkBe5N2u1GL0/s1600/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bV9rD7yvi2xBkJ22XrEAvyBqDxVlEvtAJ0pxNPWqP5bfLm3udhG9mg29AkjraAN19Pqgj-Qoep8Zvu0GVLgVc7AASED0e0MQSMmjrEyEDNyqIHDbudjrHSlQElkC2AIXkBe5N2u1GL0/s576/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A week after I found her blog Shelley was at my house cutting and pinning it to my furniture. I watched and was amazed with the skill and speed she had.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXHoK7b_XI00KDnA7Rg8fLHWgwG1uGcMbI1-N4b5vMV52DPrm_e_NA0Ja7ntIQKXex3VuiGJO6G76HIYkFMi3LL8CAmTiEyksRWr5HRN5BBplL7rDRX2HlVrkSWLpesQYtBuGpBmt6DQ/s1600/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXHoK7b_XI00KDnA7Rg8fLHWgwG1uGcMbI1-N4b5vMV52DPrm_e_NA0Ja7ntIQKXex3VuiGJO6G76HIYkFMi3LL8CAmTiEyksRWr5HRN5BBplL7rDRX2HlVrkSWLpesQYtBuGpBmt6DQ/s576/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+009.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> I also thought how different my approach would have been to the project and the frustration that would have involved. In two hours she left and two weeks later brought back my beautifully tailor made white slipcovers.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9c2imKrzpxRAlyh3pf-1S5ssVXPlYxiHKARAUPqayxbPhYTS1c_5ESHV6Ecqvc4XgGigHAwQjNoKiNQ0YTegMcH_5k1E_yHhW7zWFUK9dSRBaeAsZGZFF6LePRghywV2gTL4QZbnKdmo/s1600/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9c2imKrzpxRAlyh3pf-1S5ssVXPlYxiHKARAUPqayxbPhYTS1c_5ESHV6Ecqvc4XgGigHAwQjNoKiNQ0YTegMcH_5k1E_yHhW7zWFUK9dSRBaeAsZGZFF6LePRghywV2gTL4QZbnKdmo/s576/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+008.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Nothing has made me so happy for a long time. I guess I have put too much emphasis on "material" things, but everytime I walk into or past my family room I feel like summer has come to my home and I smile.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouq28m_1Ns3UVSisPyCOjB_e7bW-kdvm_yRjW0ZtCv7obQzr4g5ZoSmCyl1NRO8nMYbN4J_a_rUsqelKON4SmJvT3W1eWn0kG1QLK_p8bg6RiYulL3BcrKXfLcFNF3GkMetdJtmDMtGs/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouq28m_1Ns3UVSisPyCOjB_e7bW-kdvm_yRjW0ZtCv7obQzr4g5ZoSmCyl1NRO8nMYbN4J_a_rUsqelKON4SmJvT3W1eWn0kG1QLK_p8bg6RiYulL3BcrKXfLcFNF3GkMetdJtmDMtGs/s576/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+108.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Of course I did not realize that I would have to change my rug, pillows and accessories to match my new look. But, it was worth it in every sense. They are just wonderful. Now, I have time to craft something less complicated. Right now I am breathing in the aroma of fresh baked bread! Thanks Shelley!!<br />
I am linking to Susan's<a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"> Between Naps on the Porch</a> for her Metamorphosis Monday makeovers. Check out what other bloggers have been doing too.honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-19772050349262692412010-05-21T06:16:00.000-07:002010-05-21T06:16:21.357-07:00I am featured today on Tip Junkie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4k9wotGncwkpZ4QfkpavVkUtWZWU7mlG12FDYFn3ZZ-MV5ZlybQQSnqKOeKtwRp-YvWIr3lxw_vqyKmLefqv7AXBZvpO_CUUXDtYL-y0HTg2PZ-F8lXocWtL3tFhEk6uIuhoFjrvjLc/s1600/4th+of+July+Invitation+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4k9wotGncwkpZ4QfkpavVkUtWZWU7mlG12FDYFn3ZZ-MV5ZlybQQSnqKOeKtwRp-YvWIr3lxw_vqyKmLefqv7AXBZvpO_CUUXDtYL-y0HTg2PZ-F8lXocWtL3tFhEk6uIuhoFjrvjLc/s576/4th+of+July+Invitation+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">I am so excited!</span></span> I am featured on <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Tip Junkie</span></span> today for an <b>invitation idea</b> I posted for <span style="color: red;">Memorial Day and 4th of July celebration ideas</span> that I posted about last year. You may remember if you are a regular reader. Check it out. I posted several days and had lots of ideas. Here is the link to my posts <a href="http://quincycottage.blogspot.com/2009/07/cooking-class-recipes.html">Celebrating Red, White and blue</a> I am glad I did all those great red, white and blue party favors, decorations, invitation and food last year because I will be celebrating in Italy this year! Check out Tip Junkie's blog <a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/2010/05/memorial-day-celebration-ideas.html">Tip Junkie's blog</a> for lots of fabulous ideas for more celebrating and a big hug to her for including me in her picks for today!! honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-48693304838715459542010-05-17T04:47:00.000-07:002010-05-17T04:47:00.570-07:00Me and ME in St. Louis-4At the<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"> Mary Englebreit Workshop</span> held in St. Louis were the most amazing displays of creative and artistic supplies including vintage items and ephemera. I took a few pictures of the classroom tables awaiting the participants selections for use in making their class items. How could anyone go wrong with this assortment of wonderful supplies?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a crafter's dream to be able to use at free will any and all of the magnificent supplies brought by each teacher. Many of them were vintage finds! I was awed away by the selection. They were truly eye candy to us. Here are some of the bounteous tables awaiting our classes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was so exciting seeing each person make something complete her own using many of the same items. Added to the things that each person brought with them there was an abundant supply for everyone.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_X6SGqcqHO7DrlswGZENQ2PdugFh-pX1QxfOxjHUGqFaRsiX4KYR4uB6zW2WnPCHDKz2y1b7nUlnZ83kUpiaWxoFGEPO53vi9O5oDHzhoYyYFrPGQMqliiJptPAMyHv2fMdFvdGmUP4/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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The last day Mary provided an interesting panel discussion with some very prominent women in the creative field.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In all, it was an experience that I will likely never forget. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEpacpQsw45_wv_IsOeEFUJc65yCsxlL5OMC5twC28P1Awb6m7s9i7lmTJ8LO83hMtAxOQ5c5CBw1zO1hgJDtK0GQ-f8kX27zV1327GYr4zWUY8NduO_Tg1-Eal6OyzUnAlo5sSz9IgY/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEpacpQsw45_wv_IsOeEFUJc65yCsxlL5OMC5twC28P1Awb6m7s9i7lmTJ8LO83hMtAxOQ5c5CBw1zO1hgJDtK0GQ-f8kX27zV1327GYr4zWUY8NduO_Tg1-Eal6OyzUnAlo5sSz9IgY/s576/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made friends, shared working together, made sweet memories and even had time for sweet treats. Thanks Mary for giving all of us this wonderful sweet time together!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-40118796421248641872010-05-14T16:06:00.000-07:002010-05-14T16:06:28.194-07:00Me and ME in St. Louis-3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Mtrt2ajM4MMQGByaXSGjgQGeccJvHN5-b_xsES6nrd_4gDzbpmtDdlFgQci7ZiCTPuKjMAq4F6VxmY9lV9bLkjK9BpbWabSH2Ma7-FSHSUlUFAT7JL_cLdOkvQmtRWlYYPC56qv3nnE/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Mtrt2ajM4MMQGByaXSGjgQGeccJvHN5-b_xsES6nrd_4gDzbpmtDdlFgQci7ZiCTPuKjMAq4F6VxmY9lV9bLkjK9BpbWabSH2Ma7-FSHSUlUFAT7JL_cLdOkvQmtRWlYYPC56qv3nnE/s576/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+075.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>More classes at the <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Mary Englebreit Workshop</span></span> in St. Louis<br />
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</a></div>Another favorite class was the <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Award Ribbon class</span>. Using an amazing assortment of vintage papers, ribbons, and other supplies many beautiful and unusual award ribbons were created. Here are just a few of them<br />
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one's imagination was in full gear here with telephone pages pleated for this one. (Sorry about the blur)<br />
Another class produced these cute, working<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"> paper birdhouse clocks. </span><br />
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All the classes were amazing by themselves but to see the wonderful selection of vintage items provided to class members just amazed me. I will post pictures of some of those for you to see on Monday.<br />
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</div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-36953092046288609352010-05-13T15:41:00.000-07:002010-05-13T15:41:00.929-07:00Me with ME in St. Louis-2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strike><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpBpPRaQaidSNTBuHB9zlzri9p4V7D1Zgb5wMoRDrYLi0qL4v70g7CrfahA0A43oWMV8S3Y_mwy1DDcjk6AseHcK9LxizVRHHxrUIBKj9zygDXA35aTvn8B9nr0kj3jVWDW8NbPD2BUk/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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Bright and early Friday morning we found our first class and began our exciting learning experience both from the gifted instructors and from each other. There was an amazing amount of talent in each classroom. It was almost too much to take in. I was able to take two classes from the talented Michael Mead (Pottery Barn Stylist/Photographer) who taught us how to use modern technology (cameras and computers) to produce our own original art! He showed us some that he had produced into large framed art pieces to hang on a wall and also a great headboard that will be in his Christmas Magazine.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fglv3CNzu2RbSjQHNr5JLXJ43bIVMf6m-Xbb3WmlqHWS4-FurfWAlpQEml72NdSBdTViXx97CearQIv5JrS5zsZhea-ODx9wwrtpH5a1vJjejL7ylF_MjrA3R0qgFu3YBq00YBLpVww/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fglv3CNzu2RbSjQHNr5JLXJ43bIVMf6m-Xbb3WmlqHWS4-FurfWAlpQEml72NdSBdTViXx97CearQIv5JrS5zsZhea-ODx9wwrtpH5a1vJjejL7ylF_MjrA3R0qgFu3YBq00YBLpVww/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+037.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>He is a great antique/auction/flea market hunter and his current magazine shows lots of ways to use them. I wanted to take all of his wonderful finds home with me and asked him if I could buy any of them. He just laughed! Everyone has to hunt for themselves!!<br />
From his amazing array of flea market finds and antique pieces and fresh flowers we could choose any three things to group for our photo shoots.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGM_YSu2Zq1X09VyeQzmYPf393_91P6GvKnhUffWNrLkhC4LQrRhZFNKKN3Jw1tufFSrlFaaEGIOnHLMughUGXsZljvfHi3PIkoun3MnIBTN-h8oV5L_M8KfkuPLntkW5SK771OzWnjb8/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGM_YSu2Zq1X09VyeQzmYPf393_91P6GvKnhUffWNrLkhC4LQrRhZFNKKN3Jw1tufFSrlFaaEGIOnHLMughUGXsZljvfHi3PIkoun3MnIBTN-h8oV5L_M8KfkuPLntkW5SK771OzWnjb8/s400/011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> These are some of the gift tags that I made. The woman next to me was a Calligrapher so she wrote out some sayings for me while I cut some gift tags for her.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgEJYULB4Cqu1rTJTB-vflttnMlLU7Y9mB3P-BCisGE4hk-BMFbaqjlPoAjVdlXBKEJodj2Fv146dtpqTda7ovXism04h7Rhym4WezZwy2bx_FzixcWHtKcX8w3Un2KUn2pi4yr3xkUk/s1600/glitter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgEJYULB4Cqu1rTJTB-vflttnMlLU7Y9mB3P-BCisGE4hk-BMFbaqjlPoAjVdlXBKEJodj2Fv146dtpqTda7ovXism04h7Rhym4WezZwy2bx_FzixcWHtKcX8w3Un2KUn2pi4yr3xkUk/s640/glitter.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>In our chandelier class Wendy Addison, our teacher, told us how she tracked down the little tiny town in East Germany to find this amazing sparkly glitter. It is the only place where it is still made like it has been for many decades--and that it is comprised of <i>real glass and silver</i>! That is why it tarnishes and eventually becomes almost black. Wendy is known for her many glitter items and whom I feel is the real Glitter Queen. It took a lot of patience to cut out this shape for our chandelier.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhStOuEHQsscpZCpxsGS8k9gXohIjCCgRi-ZmvffoLtU1AKs-rnqiWeJMFm-sKm17_Ov2u7IiF3csjcPbz8Mj8X45_uVWXLqWrDhF48a5TFz2tvUFp_OCyrVQx5v2C5T12GZQdvjH26a1U/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhStOuEHQsscpZCpxsGS8k9gXohIjCCgRi-ZmvffoLtU1AKs-rnqiWeJMFm-sKm17_Ov2u7IiF3csjcPbz8Mj8X45_uVWXLqWrDhF48a5TFz2tvUFp_OCyrVQx5v2C5T12GZQdvjH26a1U/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+077.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> The flower on the left and the one in the center are the Millinary flowers. The one on the left is an Award Ribbon that I will show more of tomorrow.<br />
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We came from all walks of life and from many cities to learn, share, create and make memories.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DsxemKaAIRfdMuoG1nAwfRcBZGCqJw_uqeqxe9xrutAjw3Ern4lcdQJnXhbvr8Ymu4AmoX3PV-8MsWxGRwP5AEeeMPN5-IYvURDf7o3KeOhyavCvf7F4ERmVztD8TFP_6VlKNoSS0F0/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DsxemKaAIRfdMuoG1nAwfRcBZGCqJw_uqeqxe9xrutAjw3Ern4lcdQJnXhbvr8Ymu4AmoX3PV-8MsWxGRwP5AEeeMPN5-IYvURDf7o3KeOhyavCvf7F4ERmVztD8TFP_6VlKNoSS0F0/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+070.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>My new friends here are from NY, New Jersey, Georgia and CA. We bonded together from the day one and spent memorable time eating, touring, and laughing with them as we shared classes and our histories together.honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-86708886164569535722010-05-12T08:36:00.000-07:002010-05-12T08:36:58.698-07:00Me and ME in St. Louis-1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpBpPRaQaidSNTBuHB9zlzri9p4V7D1Zgb5wMoRDrYLi0qL4v70g7CrfahA0A43oWMV8S3Y_mwy1DDcjk6AseHcK9LxizVRHHxrUIBKj9zygDXA35aTvn8B9nr0kj3jVWDW8NbPD2BUk/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpBpPRaQaidSNTBuHB9zlzri9p4V7D1Zgb5wMoRDrYLi0qL4v70g7CrfahA0A43oWMV8S3Y_mwy1DDcjk6AseHcK9LxizVRHHxrUIBKj9zygDXA35aTvn8B9nr0kj3jVWDW8NbPD2BUk/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+044.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I finally have time to share a wonderful and artistic workshop I enjoyed courtesy of Mary Englebreit in St. Louis, MO at the first<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary Englebriet's Home Companion Workshop</span>.</span> 130 other creative women joined with me at the lovely Chase Park Plaza in the West End district of the city--<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQW1JTYUSE1RuTO7O10FQilyM5MCOFK7LncJWcYP0200OYyWy13tiAj2kBaFNbaLqmTdpVRvLeG1SivUnrSvNbNK0_GEi2Zf1f_EXYSf9x5dOx2QKQlLhzCTZ6fjuSHioZy8mxoW9px0/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQW1JTYUSE1RuTO7O10FQilyM5MCOFK7LncJWcYP0200OYyWy13tiAj2kBaFNbaLqmTdpVRvLeG1SivUnrSvNbNK0_GEi2Zf1f_EXYSf9x5dOx2QKQlLhzCTZ6fjuSHioZy8mxoW9px0/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>so charming with lovely brick historic homes, antique shops and interesting restaurants. We signed in on Thursday evening, each with our handmade name tag and mingled with Mary and all the others.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKX0Jy8UVAUy8kJtOrQ7aABZHeELCKKGJET1odIGnydfE_NePJX0Z0Cupjbq-8gneAJVEJvqvcA-YvwJ1xkxySbmOqGurVh-JUfUr2NdwyNKEnzUTwoiFkyT5bsyyefX8GAHGu3_XZZZY/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKX0Jy8UVAUy8kJtOrQ7aABZHeELCKKGJET1odIGnydfE_NePJX0Z0Cupjbq-8gneAJVEJvqvcA-YvwJ1xkxySbmOqGurVh-JUfUr2NdwyNKEnzUTwoiFkyT5bsyyefX8GAHGu3_XZZZY/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+091.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There were prizes for best name tags (Mine, did<i> not </i>win, although I thought it was very sweet with my 3rd grade school picture on it!).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyk4YbjvelaKRtGYPckseLY0hCmo6gxOu0XKo6oUovi89gXqAM1REmyef4Owm7tAKBJXyFcSnk9gGMWAc6oEoQVN0icXmppn1en3Za1LUkh679hgSjIWbjymzM59O47aiC32s3Ri8JVKI/s1600/nametag,+award+ribbon+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyk4YbjvelaKRtGYPckseLY0hCmo6gxOu0XKo6oUovi89gXqAM1REmyef4Owm7tAKBJXyFcSnk9gGMWAc6oEoQVN0icXmppn1en3Za1LUkh679hgSjIWbjymzM59O47aiC32s3Ri8JVKI/s400/nametag,+award+ribbon+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(It is covered with antique gold mesh so this picture does not look as clear as it really is) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Yr9LNRldoxOVmR8i1wzTAYzVRxFk_GUwNuvGOiKM2eHcmdXzdgSUwcLbfnL2oOQOZn_v9JAo58lwc53bKfj7sa3DldORfoP-IjJfMhyHinqPRyKx1x5jCDF_1xhVbS50DKRcStyYVDc/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Yr9LNRldoxOVmR8i1wzTAYzVRxFk_GUwNuvGOiKM2eHcmdXzdgSUwcLbfnL2oOQOZn_v9JAo58lwc53bKfj7sa3DldORfoP-IjJfMhyHinqPRyKx1x5jCDF_1xhVbS50DKRcStyYVDc/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+005.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We began with a<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> tour of Mary's studio</span> and were greeted by this adorable Mary look-alike.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdX0O0jY0p-kAxeeVRkSPHs-fdU71ZmKijo5lGIh92eZtmAeQGEIgKsQK1cz-0lO2o_21AxAJ6EMOh3-6rGZb2XHRWOmQDoKDr7LBxybf-tsvYZ8G_HEsUqg8C7jJe0uuDaNbFt03tmdk/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdX0O0jY0p-kAxeeVRkSPHs-fdU71ZmKijo5lGIh92eZtmAeQGEIgKsQK1cz-0lO2o_21AxAJ6EMOh3-6rGZb2XHRWOmQDoKDr7LBxybf-tsvYZ8G_HEsUqg8C7jJe0uuDaNbFt03tmdk/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Her studio was amazing with it's colorful and cheerful art, furniture and tools</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHt7muYdy0OEZUd2NdkMDVrTOeQXYCA7HlsENo3Jlj8ObzIxw847ZtbIpVXhZ72JGBf_EMQ9OA04QVCI6Cp3e2SyMWs5B6hdElfNT1cMwot4866GAPwmo_zVkelj7g-1tTPCIzYsNflNs/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwPTh-fnvrTp3h2aCToQ1pQ1NSU7WANLydy8J8wdug7m6AUpMMXVzRUYzGY3b1AlLmtNBkPZurvPsu2kY2YZ5lwWhpDxBwv3as5apV0OQZYmmXQv6fVeriKID1k_pXD_ZvSo8nau5t8M/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+019.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvaGomv2KA-zmg3aWPa7jwfoQarH9aPLongP1DXhdPaTdblkkSuQ5qKzOEYtMKTRbf4TTXK6fGER9ClPTBDYvtjA75j_y7QPFZAode9VHXPNjg9Zfto3_ZgCrTZngdsAWJqU-orOpcGo/s1600/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvaGomv2KA-zmg3aWPa7jwfoQarH9aPLongP1DXhdPaTdblkkSuQ5qKzOEYtMKTRbf4TTXK6fGER9ClPTBDYvtjA75j_y7QPFZAode9VHXPNjg9Zfto3_ZgCrTZngdsAWJqU-orOpcGo/s400/St.+Louis,+slipcovers,+10+club-skirts+021.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is so much inspiration just in her studio. Everywhere you look it is an explosion of color and creativity. No wonder she produces so much in this place. I loved the whole experience. Tomorrow I will show some of the amazing classes that were available.</div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-85946782112177524072010-04-26T06:35:00.000-07:002010-04-26T06:35:08.761-07:00Made it MondayHere is a fun, fast idea I want to share today. If you have a birthday or just want to give a little surprise this tiny sack will hold your small gift.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Z37O8o8AVy17c02_xwLdoxWltvrFBuEaYbak_xIRUK8JkbFzVW5UpbWpJ6aBsdGSxXi33IF8Qmw3-ac-NxdwqHN4lxom9F8M0rLpMSsKzrUtKCbAGIuU6pGSmJRyV5wMISS2CIKARnk/s1600/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Z37O8o8AVy17c02_xwLdoxWltvrFBuEaYbak_xIRUK8JkbFzVW5UpbWpJ6aBsdGSxXi33IF8Qmw3-ac-NxdwqHN4lxom9F8M0rLpMSsKzrUtKCbAGIuU6pGSmJRyV5wMISS2CIKARnk/s576/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>It is made from a toilet paper roll. Flatten the empty roll with a rolling pin or other heavy object to get really flat folds. I adhered the ball fringe to one end and stapled it in several places on the edge. Cut paper to fit around the roll and lap over in the back (approximately 6" x 6". I used another strip of paper about 1" x 6" at the top to finish the top edge. It is cut with decorative scissors on one long edge. The other long edge is left straight to match up with the top edge of the tp roll.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xm8TOLG77G_yMQ6yzu43UDi6gKtDUbFbPKmYD0ZPqKrnNS59keOYs9ew4rOWZD9locE2seH76nDvVQNTO1SUgMEwUKLhrf5SO4pv6ZvSA_Tcv3J08p_DtKONgsErPEak2xFhPALx7Dc/s1600/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xm8TOLG77G_yMQ6yzu43UDi6gKtDUbFbPKmYD0ZPqKrnNS59keOYs9ew4rOWZD9locE2seH76nDvVQNTO1SUgMEwUKLhrf5SO4pv6ZvSA_Tcv3J08p_DtKONgsErPEak2xFhPALx7Dc/s576/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+017.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Punch a small hole on each side where the fold of the t.p. roll. Thread wire into the two holes and twist the ends together. Decorate each side where the wire is with ribbons and tags. I printed each person's name on the top band. Now it is ready to fill with special items. I haven't decided what to put in them yet.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir827KkvxaqX5pQkBwpa3uRYUArvEgn9SbZFlUFvXQ1BvZBNckmwiHeXtTqIADotte7BzJI_wwnjRCJGYnLtpG40wneARYKekdi8hOuLk-ybmHes8BLwauNfa8KsiFVkoFlyr6YwQEcNQ/s1600/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir827KkvxaqX5pQkBwpa3uRYUArvEgn9SbZFlUFvXQ1BvZBNckmwiHeXtTqIADotte7BzJI_wwnjRCJGYnLtpG40wneARYKekdi8hOuLk-ybmHes8BLwauNfa8KsiFVkoFlyr6YwQEcNQ/s576/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+018.JPG" /></a></div>A small bouquet of flowers would be nice. A candy bar would fit in it or an assortment of candies like M&M's. Something long and skinny would fit. What would you fill one with?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEWWIuTZ5nycqvL5uNYeyDa-iobOoaJfbn62eMsoU2kNcUP68cQkgmmEQ1WHC3oP2Tum2NN_aYeL6aQcybPJzJET7ZxFIiI4ql9Yt99tpSFrf0heX3zt00I3tAjme9kQs-wp9o5P1_8U/s1600/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEWWIuTZ5nycqvL5uNYeyDa-iobOoaJfbn62eMsoU2kNcUP68cQkgmmEQ1WHC3oP2Tum2NN_aYeL6aQcybPJzJET7ZxFIiI4ql9Yt99tpSFrf0heX3zt00I3tAjme9kQs-wp9o5P1_8U/s576/slipcovers,+t.p.+sacks+020.JPG" /></a></div>I am linking up to Persimmon Perch and her <a href="http://thepersimmonperch.blogspot.com/">Make it Mondays</a> with this post. Visit here to see what other bloggers have been up to this lately.honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-57564965700597342842010-04-21T09:15:00.000-07:002010-04-21T09:15:29.254-07:00What Happens Behind the Scenes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a production, whether it be a big production or a local television production? Lately I have had the opportunity to go behind the stage to take a look at both. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvajN_68PYTgmhVQGJ-RSXEJgS28ZGvbeFwmom8-iCyDlgqXbS0AfvnhNLqvki6axYmfgXYafMD60g1qz9wEKJeACgFdEdnN_AfnThmWVIKoXJEW22Ff0fblYZ99F-LqKkL-aiSJ3n0GA/s1600/Pioneer+play.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvajN_68PYTgmhVQGJ-RSXEJgS28ZGvbeFwmom8-iCyDlgqXbS0AfvnhNLqvki6axYmfgXYafMD60g1qz9wEKJeACgFdEdnN_AfnThmWVIKoXJEW22Ff0fblYZ99F-LqKkL-aiSJ3n0GA/s400/Pioneer+play.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Our local theatre on the University campus was making costumes for their upcoming 42nd Street production when the call for help came to me. I volunteered to help out. I was able to see how it all begins with the <span style="font-size: large;">design</span> for a costume.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSknVSl-YWkM-dUvSFVvXwXwQWA9N14VIKckkWikjGpjvfm5RKbIWYr0GjtYe9ltjyTBbvIQPF2yG3GHlL6OOI0KYN7v7Kvgd1NP4-i-fYOcffoZ4JvW1IDCwruV72f3xqcoJXsoGBYMs/s1600/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaj3n4ikltdK7oSK0fZzio6KcXsoMcJr6oROxnzh8ny7_QB_wex-wkAaPE4gToqy5naY4f21mXg4Tb_KmSaf5_hPtUCMpyMA_-vCMhmN3R9JXBSqbEH-N5r6PkE3OKq-vH4hKuWVjcElM/s1600/42nd+street-cast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7XaN5-Q5GmSsJPBwWXcJ8Y2aNZM_gRr8NB5rz_PE6jGk0YL2nmeEQXfY0ipmALgDc0nAh2yIr9qpteHxhgYTT_TRvvNFMtwr7jaeU9nDVPW3hiSTLlBfDR5BiTv3SA5h8kqwXzV0i2I/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7XaN5-Q5GmSsJPBwWXcJ8Y2aNZM_gRr8NB5rz_PE6jGk0YL2nmeEQXfY0ipmALgDc0nAh2yIr9qpteHxhgYTT_TRvvNFMtwr7jaeU9nDVPW3hiSTLlBfDR5BiTv3SA5h8kqwXzV0i2I/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+023.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't this the most darling dress? It makes me want to live in that era just so I can twirl in it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnJEpBej1Jct4NHhE1gPnnLTOQPKI_ReHnQtxAYaEMD6jCeIuMMGuLHeYMyAfd-PwI7_r5JjOj8kc37p4Ym6nT9v5F9tuz4D-s813tOIzEcVD1uILiErih9FS1WlQ64WSYPqm92QJ7Gc/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnJEpBej1Jct4NHhE1gPnnLTOQPKI_ReHnQtxAYaEMD6jCeIuMMGuLHeYMyAfd-PwI7_r5JjOj8kc37p4Ym6nT9v5F9tuz4D-s813tOIzEcVD1uILiErih9FS1WlQ64WSYPqm92QJ7Gc/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+022.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course, there must be a very talented designer who can do this and who also helps in the costume department afterward to make sure every detail of his designs can be implemented. The day I was there I was taught by this designer how to place, one by one, small swarovski crystals (120 of them per pair!) on the pants of the eleven tap dancers. It took about half an hour per pair! (I can't wait to see the play and those crystals sparkle!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkQkHVl2t87cxABlmFA-7-Psx1ZrchW-1eug-4eBfBpJtoeYmP64OaA9XjWjbb6OTSawQjULhCfqi2z0ygEqYw2o1SRUSxBmSeYdHD585l94ZfXAXPMx-vMt_eigv2lKt4NCuGDHWcIQ/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkQkHVl2t87cxABlmFA-7-Psx1ZrchW-1eug-4eBfBpJtoeYmP64OaA9XjWjbb6OTSawQjULhCfqi2z0ygEqYw2o1SRUSxBmSeYdHD585l94ZfXAXPMx-vMt_eigv2lKt4NCuGDHWcIQ/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+021.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> After the design is drawn, then the <span style="font-size: large;">pattern</span> has to be made by hand--usually on Kraft paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSa33lqJdvjj-cOlrWuxmCv2PZBuAV30OPPP2dg1OiCkrqG858u1Cv8tJeFjL2Rn75bYrupEtSBKrZemU2KberO_VQDusNrbaD25DBZbHyDNaKmR2FPs1n2XxNWWdQVsS7txA8JP1bs8/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSa33lqJdvjj-cOlrWuxmCv2PZBuAV30OPPP2dg1OiCkrqG858u1Cv8tJeFjL2Rn75bYrupEtSBKrZemU2KberO_VQDusNrbaD25DBZbHyDNaKmR2FPs1n2XxNWWdQVsS7txA8JP1bs8/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+024.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The <span style="font-size: large;">fabrics are chosen.</span> Sometimes unusual fabric is used. I watched a curtain, which had been white but had been dyed orange, being used for part of one of the dresses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then the <span style="font-size: large;">sewing </span>begins. This room was lined with sewing machines. There were regular sewing machines, commercial ones that sewed with lightning speed, serger machines and racks and racks of thread, notions, scissors, ironing boards of every size and shape and lots of mannequins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgds0Nt8L2EUbDYOxahWXmerYQGO643moAFpKRn50_SLwhSg0zXOPfT2nJzf7buvRiYodU0VuXJm1_gl2MqUvwCCPNxIZv11_gnbVdqwEW5qm6dfMNFClz8ZeIepliZe3egFMOw1KEADUk/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgds0Nt8L2EUbDYOxahWXmerYQGO643moAFpKRn50_SLwhSg0zXOPfT2nJzf7buvRiYodU0VuXJm1_gl2MqUvwCCPNxIZv11_gnbVdqwEW5qm6dfMNFClz8ZeIepliZe3egFMOw1KEADUk/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+020.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was fun to see all the talented people all enjoying working on their part of the production. There was also a <span style="font-size: large;">milliner </span>from New York making the hats that were needed for this play. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVoCGiJxPvbwt39R1zRv685PsRQ-19Tp2pzNErZDarF_s-dh2TUnuKry7Io0sxyneeaK3SegNxeIKoepsYl-nkN1Pj1lFEwQSwBuSkUs_9yOFhTBj5ULC9eWbXTDzmX5Rg72t0M-tOBY/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVoCGiJxPvbwt39R1zRv685PsRQ-19Tp2pzNErZDarF_s-dh2TUnuKry7Io0sxyneeaK3SegNxeIKoepsYl-nkN1Pj1lFEwQSwBuSkUs_9yOFhTBj5ULC9eWbXTDzmX5Rg72t0M-tOBY/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+018.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I asked them what happened to all the costumes after the play and was told that they are all <span style="font-size: large;">stored.</span> Some of them are used again as they are or they are altered to the specifications of the next play. In the meantime, they all have a home in a very large room and sorted according to category. Here are about 400 belts on one rack. Actually I need a gray skinny belt. I bet I could have found one or two on this rack!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_rGwGnV6r9DGqCXewgwAlZngXZxznVS4MbFASmDJJ0Brf1vm16N9T3RuSCEfqDaGjawei7x1g_8r1hQ8hqXDiBeFg9Ed8AiG06sUjxZ6xt2xHvKtRyhS5zx29Y_QYqdfy8RALVklGqg/s1600/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_rGwGnV6r9DGqCXewgwAlZngXZxznVS4MbFASmDJJ0Brf1vm16N9T3RuSCEfqDaGjawei7x1g_8r1hQ8hqXDiBeFg9Ed8AiG06sUjxZ6xt2xHvKtRyhS5zx29Y_QYqdfy8RALVklGqg/s576/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another day I was on the set of a local TV program and got to see and visit with the <span style="font-size: large;">camera men</span> there and watch them set up each camera for the different segments of the show. They were a happy bunch doing what they love. Each segment is thought through and<span style="font-size: large;"> scripted,</span> usually by an intern, as to what order each part will be taped and when the commercial break will occur.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There was a whole back room filled with <span style="font-size: large;">props for display</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznjs6U-_iMhCtCHs29uqDjI3qh77JzyFKgJy09mchCPKPJ6WnXFu6qNcwgAHwM-6ToHpzOdwAIO0_hBgDERaVcKJERPKOjF_ZMnyTPB4N6zypOtuR85mrgBbQQApKptbhfQ0uNBcactU/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznjs6U-_iMhCtCHs29uqDjI3qh77JzyFKgJy09mchCPKPJ6WnXFu6qNcwgAHwM-6ToHpzOdwAIO0_hBgDERaVcKJERPKOjF_ZMnyTPB4N6zypOtuR85mrgBbQQApKptbhfQ0uNBcactU/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course, the participants have lots to do before the TV show to <span style="font-size: large;">make the items</span> which they will present. These are a few of my daughters items for her segment on doilies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2GVwPcoHMGoSMp7OcLopto35TBDPead-vYfNjWoWLuKUcErPTFt2ON2qkGbfRUL4wI1GfknhI1DRWQjIhDwHr9yrKFFBQrzzrPhY3l56tFd7mpX0GCmzjugeUKRQhpkpHsZYePFb7r8/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2GVwPcoHMGoSMp7OcLopto35TBDPead-vYfNjWoWLuKUcErPTFt2ON2qkGbfRUL4wI1GfknhI1DRWQjIhDwHr9yrKFFBQrzzrPhY3l56tFd7mpX0GCmzjugeUKRQhpkpHsZYePFb7r8/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+014.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then the camera man has to prepare the guest with her <span style="font-size: large;">microphone.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5JJjfsume2VVl6CJg_cpxM61VnaMec0TtKYwj79WFShLvej5frfzRVam0IAprxUNfrdXuexu7Au70ww1AoGmzi1D8FX7rQcUemp-hMAurFItfvNU5um_OOPUYEdZamhh7Uye7AfzE7Qs/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5JJjfsume2VVl6CJg_cpxM61VnaMec0TtKYwj79WFShLvej5frfzRVam0IAprxUNfrdXuexu7Au70ww1AoGmzi1D8FX7rQcUemp-hMAurFItfvNU5um_OOPUYEdZamhh7Uye7AfzE7Qs/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The<span style="font-size: large;"> displays</span> need to be set up just right for the cameras.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMzn9NcH3nM2BLGwVYSFJe04HvW-mgKjJEaaziywNOjXsms8n42CIySjyqpJiakQ2svpUboqmh-6qBZhihoYbljaAJ_Z8hq8SD5vnmI5KEptIYNz7WvllSkoMsuZQR7eQcOo0-hpajzM/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMzn9NcH3nM2BLGwVYSFJe04HvW-mgKjJEaaziywNOjXsms8n42CIySjyqpJiakQ2svpUboqmh-6qBZhihoYbljaAJ_Z8hq8SD5vnmI5KEptIYNz7WvllSkoMsuZQR7eQcOo0-hpajzM/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally the<span style="font-size: large;"> taping begins</span> and the studio is quiet. Then, the segment is over in less than 6 minutes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have learned to appreciate and understand that what we see the hour or two while being purely entertained, took many people <span style="font-size: large;">many hours of preparation </span>before then. Don't we live in a wonderful land where all this can happen just so our lives can be happy and fuller?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvajN_68PYTgmhVQGJ-RSXEJgS28ZGvbeFwmom8-iCyDlgqXbS0AfvnhNLqvki6axYmfgXYafMD60g1qz9wEKJeACgFdEdnN_AfnThmWVIKoXJEW22Ff0fblYZ99F-LqKkL-aiSJ3n0GA/s1600/Pioneer+play.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvajN_68PYTgmhVQGJ-RSXEJgS28ZGvbeFwmom8-iCyDlgqXbS0AfvnhNLqvki6axYmfgXYafMD60g1qz9wEKJeACgFdEdnN_AfnThmWVIKoXJEW22Ff0fblYZ99F-LqKkL-aiSJ3n0GA/s320/Pioneer+play.jpg" /></a></div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-11610735628209069562010-04-19T08:19:00.000-07:002010-04-19T08:19:40.524-07:00Flower-Topped Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46fxekRrJv71UISyi0OcBNM5_tWMub52pDNuRnoaqmGmiFSJeceRaLEq0kmiXIF7Ai9-D6H-tKLQxmDwPV85rf4Z8SJfghwhemxrht4BeMz5V5NFpFMw0qLepgLtWer9Y995NIDYmd00/s1600/Park+City+and+Bundt+cake+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46fxekRrJv71UISyi0OcBNM5_tWMub52pDNuRnoaqmGmiFSJeceRaLEq0kmiXIF7Ai9-D6H-tKLQxmDwPV85rf4Z8SJfghwhemxrht4BeMz5V5NFpFMw0qLepgLtWer9Y995NIDYmd00/s576/Park+City+and+Bundt+cake+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>We have a "pound" cake store here where one can buy their cakes that are decorated with a creamy white frosting that seems to drip down the sides. They come in regular size (large) and mini (small) size. The center of them,which is really a hole, is then decorated with a flower.<br />
They look wonderful and the price is also pretty steep. <br />
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</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Saturday at a class, I learned how to make a similar version of the small size by using a small bundt cake pan from Nordic Ware and a cake mix. The frosting was a cream cheese recipe and using a pastry bag without any tip for the round single drip or a small round writing tip for smaller drips.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMBPhnZItTWvqe0-eY5KmotPRapwUSYhRkbD0e80tdiyGaTKz7A_54xUIDAxD5Mqe5Z8zZuSHV1zSPFrp5PWYJ_-fNhufbi4Don2Xmr79XCeDdso_M2gWyai9azfkR3NOu13R-UlW-NQ/s1600/Park+City+and+Bundt+cake+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMBPhnZItTWvqe0-eY5KmotPRapwUSYhRkbD0e80tdiyGaTKz7A_54xUIDAxD5Mqe5Z8zZuSHV1zSPFrp5PWYJ_-fNhufbi4Don2Xmr79XCeDdso_M2gWyai9azfkR3NOu13R-UlW-NQ/s576/Park+City+and+Bundt+cake+005.JPG" /></a></div>We topped them with a small gerber daisy, packaged them in cellophane with a ribbon that matched the color of the daisy. ( Doesn't anything look spectacular and special when packaged in cellophane? I love it!) Our little package looked great and expensive and would make a great little birthday surprise for anyone. It was an easy fun project that anyone could do. It was especially easy because our little mini bundt cakes were already made for us by a very nice teacher. This would be a great gift for--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Happy Spring, Happy Birthday, Just Because You're You, I Love You!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">(Now, I just have to get the Nordic Ware pan:)<br />
I am linking today to the <a href="http://thepersimmonperch.blogspot.com/">Persimmon Perch</a> for Made it Mondays<br />
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</a></div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-80628991578772041192010-04-14T20:23:00.000-07:002010-04-14T20:50:16.686-07:00Tablescape Thursday--April Showers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCIreFPKMc9FsFZDPB0i8qrF0NZQCEw5ajZJApME316bOy0JD3bo8wP91AF95sFP_d-S7Hr5ZIMbmcOUbnzcC1YOqqoLi1GerVY9ArbrYsCu_zPZyW-Kr0FIynS7xIYVMSmHoSSEEhik/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Tablescape Thursday</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCIreFPKMc9FsFZDPB0i8qrF0NZQCEw5ajZJApME316bOy0JD3bo8wP91AF95sFP_d-S7Hr5ZIMbmcOUbnzcC1YOqqoLi1GerVY9ArbrYsCu_zPZyW-Kr0FIynS7xIYVMSmHoSSEEhik/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxIldDsNU_O2bm43xQdTHvsBkX5sKkMDXY9sNMR6MlK3byMvR-OSKNwaqAy5Y1Ig-AbaFgAEfRzriwbYbGFX5Y26RsGC0ro_275vriO-u2i5mVI-5LhkQuPcW1w5pvRlNhKvRvny73HU/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxIldDsNU_O2bm43xQdTHvsBkX5sKkMDXY9sNMR6MlK3byMvR-OSKNwaqAy5Y1Ig-AbaFgAEfRzriwbYbGFX5Y26RsGC0ro_275vriO-u2i5mVI-5LhkQuPcW1w5pvRlNhKvRvny73HU/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Beneath each umbrella were three potted Primroses dressed in bright tissue paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0DJFh56dml4kSjTw585wqZ6KLCdHGi9zBrlolNRDXd7pPMOdz-EXX_QG07DyszIp56PS7ymtEI_YWHIvUCngD4dw0FC7fPqJ55483uaTaBvxDV-4zJibPRq0TXwLvv2k5e2pMF2S2UM/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0DJFh56dml4kSjTw585wqZ6KLCdHGi9zBrlolNRDXd7pPMOdz-EXX_QG07DyszIp56PS7ymtEI_YWHIvUCngD4dw0FC7fPqJ55483uaTaBvxDV-4zJibPRq0TXwLvv2k5e2pMF2S2UM/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+007.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">One was on it's side, one elevated above the others and on sitting upright on the table.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They all were grouped closely and held up the handle of the umbrella. It was a lovely sight with all the colors both of the flowers and the hand painting on each umbrella.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWFRZ6iy6FbFMP5spyJW3Gyqbww9bnNa_0bcZ4P8PtUToYT8utRFqz0AUZkE2XvWWyLGXMYO-Gdzptn1Bq-Mcbk0rM5HoISbpZzLIDGqzpOHJgoHtQLjN2OsKRR9B_RbI8QhsBMhECxI/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWFRZ6iy6FbFMP5spyJW3Gyqbww9bnNa_0bcZ4P8PtUToYT8utRFqz0AUZkE2XvWWyLGXMYO-Gdzptn1Bq-Mcbk0rM5HoISbpZzLIDGqzpOHJgoHtQLjN2OsKRR9B_RbI8QhsBMhECxI/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+008.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaW0SBp93_rPJH78MycuH_UVLE_CbZCzMp213zHi12hSaW-84d1hPxO5-zP7KIqtc8WkIftfd-6DBEyeamWBV7_-mOa1_EuCsRacEUVLgTcVIB613wPzAN3hoj0I9Fd9UROc5NJkebGmM/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaW0SBp93_rPJH78MycuH_UVLE_CbZCzMp213zHi12hSaW-84d1hPxO5-zP7KIqtc8WkIftfd-6DBEyeamWBV7_-mOa1_EuCsRacEUVLgTcVIB613wPzAN3hoj0I9Fd9UROc5NJkebGmM/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Little cocktail umbrellas were used on each person's glass too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdT9J0afMTuPfoNOp2V4_0ZhaRNpPYvqbPAFKeEQCKd0dKk0MmYMcelFMcuK_Fc7tGLQ2vnP-thj48hpD2l85v3u-SI4hVputKQCNo5xsLe0m8E3IaFlfNI6nn8HU52x8Up6vEz1O74Ik/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdT9J0afMTuPfoNOp2V4_0ZhaRNpPYvqbPAFKeEQCKd0dKk0MmYMcelFMcuK_Fc7tGLQ2vnP-thj48hpD2l85v3u-SI4hVputKQCNo5xsLe0m8E3IaFlfNI6nn8HU52x8Up6vEz1O74Ik/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Peppercorn Beef with roasted potatoes and asparagus was delicious and enjoyed by all followed by a wonderful cheese cake and fruit sauce.</div>I am linking up to <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Tablescape Thursday </a>and <a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/">Foodie Friday</a> today. Check them out for lots of great table and food ideas.honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-40974366818781231222010-04-14T19:52:00.000-07:002010-04-14T19:52:50.894-07:00First Sign of Spring!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodIjJeJrrmjAaH9_pcFpyzOtRB-z2Ysm84tljs6EAB-3SC0uBQqTbyON0fDMX0tzEPnPiUMi23PBhBB_lduDntyaT6Es4brJEQ0Y6m6LRX3qbsMs4eI1XujOeq_VRq_tLX-umlHum3bA/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodIjJeJrrmjAaH9_pcFpyzOtRB-z2Ysm84tljs6EAB-3SC0uBQqTbyON0fDMX0tzEPnPiUMi23PBhBB_lduDntyaT6Es4brJEQ0Y6m6LRX3qbsMs4eI1XujOeq_VRq_tLX-umlHum3bA/s576/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+030.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">First flower of Spring</span>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> I can hardly believe it! After our snowfall Monday and then the thaw on Tuesday, look what appeared in my yard. I am so happy. I will care for it, nurture it, sing to it and cuddle it from the cold. I am so happy to see Spring in my yard. It has been a long and cold winter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodIjJeJrrmjAaH9_pcFpyzOtRB-z2Ysm84tljs6EAB-3SC0uBQqTbyON0fDMX0tzEPnPiUMi23PBhBB_lduDntyaT6Es4brJEQ0Y6m6LRX3qbsMs4eI1XujOeq_VRq_tLX-umlHum3bA/s1600/Symphony+Guild-April+Showers+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Horray for new growth and bulbs that bring this sunny yellow cheerful delight !!!</span></div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-27808161365673983552010-04-08T07:39:00.000-07:002010-04-08T07:47:30.501-07:00Spring Pastels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCK76NmwfHnEBpxOYpY4uPluavz7sOd5Ah_M5m-kddK4ldIJVobeU3oEe6fYVcuzzTfEoVaaIiq8SRKXYCs9kpG7uLldTJ5czPqy-uCwY1tkNL8CLW41GdgnaDVmnQgcB7d5iuYJgF6s/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+015.JPG" width="300" /></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkGiD52YZQUYB_4evWpWZFkcCHXxLv9N6f8a45Csk9f898r68tGJu3d3KSgdMSBZgefLmXG5Nw00EHDhwm1msLYn3toYGCYX0U7PYtoccMQLFHOzMNavKC5FU_37go_1NzGxd7r08WGs/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkGiD52YZQUYB_4evWpWZFkcCHXxLv9N6f8a45Csk9f898r68tGJu3d3KSgdMSBZgefLmXG5Nw00EHDhwm1msLYn3toYGCYX0U7PYtoccMQLFHOzMNavKC5FU_37go_1NzGxd7r08WGs/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+014.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This table was set for Easter brunch in an array of pastel spring colors beginning with the lavendar tablecloth. The scalloped plates in two shades of rose, celadon blue, melon green, colbalt blue, and lavendar, were purchased from the Syracuse China outlet many years ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnrYyeFLM3CrcZWo7mN5J0iZ7UWpCyI-TE_P8gdYujtS5ppqJlD-Lk2GXW6PjyjjtcIaUgMuTjOjYGvZ5YG4i-wOpcfaKN7CD3iI0DpUTfezV75ZHXW6e9NZy6TF1b1K8Bno_-VeP4gE/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnrYyeFLM3CrcZWo7mN5J0iZ7UWpCyI-TE_P8gdYujtS5ppqJlD-Lk2GXW6PjyjjtcIaUgMuTjOjYGvZ5YG4i-wOpcfaKN7CD3iI0DpUTfezV75ZHXW6e9NZy6TF1b1K8Bno_-VeP4gE/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The pale green luncheon plate with white polka dots served as the holder for the chocolate and chow mein noodle bird's nests. A small bird was perched on the edge of the plate guarding it's nest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydQM-e_cVyAsInYuuhc23u-83NMYkDhiRWuOs605gS8gEKJIgSNkHe9AJLEzM6MEfWwBqzglgKifahMm5tBnth_9xUui2DBvOwMu8Rlem92JuoBA4VD_waoPOwQ-oRqo5SnGGbfl7I5A/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydQM-e_cVyAsInYuuhc23u-83NMYkDhiRWuOs605gS8gEKJIgSNkHe9AJLEzM6MEfWwBqzglgKifahMm5tBnth_9xUui2DBvOwMu8Rlem92JuoBA4VD_waoPOwQ-oRqo5SnGGbfl7I5A/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I really wanted some lovely napkins at Pottery Barn but at $8.00 each I resisted. These napkins had all the colors of the table in them and were purchased at World Market for 2.99 each.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4B0NPjiF6yMldDbLbRJi-fFSc_Uf8Ep1iNe4vJSfCQdm6gXdocLcU36QHVwKIsaIymi3ebmoSBS6y2pFErOw307y-B6JmGFnoq6i44scAwqX7QkXvAewfvUDb5g2f8WRz-vAYUYJTMZw/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+041.JPG" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The centerpiece as well echoed spring to all the diners. For a tutorial see my last post.<a href="http://here./"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8v9nRU2B_E8nOdiTtHisxRtNhf1N8UDxoboN-0-YAid-Of9WQ0fFFiZwyZA0QTg0-Z4zWmfdUFlvjJBEs9VZ0xFT9tTggaDjNdG0t7uv_r8wTmI-utmnkqXffsXsTATwJ-i_KG_fq2U/s400/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+008.JPG" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For a bit of whimsy- hanging from the chandelier was colorful paper wind mills in colors that continued the spring theme.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS12TRhqqVknvLBmRmjGIR0rBkbZR32v7van8lMYkOTQ4haaFxZKnD2I9W4tf4fDL4SL3kP7BIuKvDrmeh_YxgqKCwqLF4rSr1DG8pIFB3lUnw1Hi8Kj6_vou7qWrHQvEdJyXw3ELf1YY/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS12TRhqqVknvLBmRmjGIR0rBkbZR32v7van8lMYkOTQ4haaFxZKnD2I9W4tf4fDL4SL3kP7BIuKvDrmeh_YxgqKCwqLF4rSr1DG8pIFB3lUnw1Hi8Kj6_vou7qWrHQvEdJyXw3ELf1YY/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+007.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Small cocktail umbrellas added the finishing touch to the glasses</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Happy Spring!!</span><br />
<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I am linking up to Thursdays Tablescapes today. Be sure to check out the other lovely tabletops for great ideas.</span></span> </span></div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-18778233335590613212010-04-06T11:52:00.000-07:002010-04-06T11:52:21.618-07:00Spring Flower Centerpiece Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5wAOVamPK-UTod2MijjLQpM6h2v0iiwUXTxHIQHk7iMfMgRGHwswVUOWwu4QT8NIGUdv5Ue9XLed_lINx1_YJOqhwW6H1uEwrd28ctXaWhPmo3rL7yFoXKF74Qu3Uh9qGzsV26hGFew/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5wAOVamPK-UTod2MijjLQpM6h2v0iiwUXTxHIQHk7iMfMgRGHwswVUOWwu4QT8NIGUdv5Ue9XLed_lINx1_YJOqhwW6H1uEwrd28ctXaWhPmo3rL7yFoXKF74Qu3Uh9qGzsV26hGFew/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+041.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I just wanted to share an easy way to make a centerpiece. This one is for Spring as some of us are still waiting for it to happen in our yards! So, you can bring those lovely spring flowers into your home now and then plant them in your yard when the weather gets warm enough (hopefully that will be soon). So, here's the tutorial:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDSJFTG_INzmOUpdXMPRGnwgfUgwmSx0uYGRAdiyghNFUisK-maxT53kw5M_kf65GyIuFKdoSQT4315kRmNGZWsoiR5q6Sx_kMDn3iXcyMtSpriGV4ttEpkX04AgOQmBB-ByyFzKVR4Y/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDSJFTG_INzmOUpdXMPRGnwgfUgwmSx0uYGRAdiyghNFUisK-maxT53kw5M_kf65GyIuFKdoSQT4315kRmNGZWsoiR5q6Sx_kMDn3iXcyMtSpriGV4ttEpkX04AgOQmBB-ByyFzKVR4Y/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+033.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Begin with your container. I started with a large ceramic bowl which is 23" in diameter and I guaged the amount of flowers needed to fill it. If you have a smaller one, you could probably use less flowers.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv_7Wsqa5rP4V6HuZ5V8niVpKoRHEvTYeUSV0dS_kCEQxr2RrcAOXNYDL1KOXj-ll-t6yG6q8MDIWd0DhQYsMAYQwpiiA8QZQtALFLz_9WF5P9uiJ_ajtKyJrBEhhnXzz0ZUc-4UmqU2A/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv_7Wsqa5rP4V6HuZ5V8niVpKoRHEvTYeUSV0dS_kCEQxr2RrcAOXNYDL1KOXj-ll-t6yG6q8MDIWd0DhQYsMAYQwpiiA8QZQtALFLz_9WF5P9uiJ_ajtKyJrBEhhnXzz0ZUc-4UmqU2A/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+034.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Next line it with some greenery. I had to use some fake greenery for filler but it you can cut some from your yard you are lucky enough to have green in your yard.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fO6jXbcjI3aZYSztYCzAw5Bw6g31R-V99FS-Endj-m85hL7i6DD2eQ59dF0pOeXJb953UYTnuKLSEKbXXJsiUQTmqBtao_0_1RWo3BuWOg3SOggAgKMhiWv5G7KYed_T9w1FJIzvf5k/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fO6jXbcjI3aZYSztYCzAw5Bw6g31R-V99FS-Endj-m85hL7i6DD2eQ59dF0pOeXJb953UYTnuKLSEKbXXJsiUQTmqBtao_0_1RWo3BuWOg3SOggAgKMhiWv5G7KYed_T9w1FJIzvf5k/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+031.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>First add the tallest plants in the center of the bowl.. Mine are white bleeding hearts that I found at Home Depot while I was there buying some light bulbs. I purchased three bleeding hearts, (which are biennial) in 6" pots for $6.00 each. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuOSENp0NuqiKK6GL9dT1LhcmRtmft7lA5oFKjQzE2QEMeu4KaLJIHmzIiWQcLcREaGSi9kxbJpRoXT1IgFFp9iGZH47202MQca6tbdtgywjfXmYIHP97IBQM4IUNXPLLp8dhqkaqoOQ/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuOSENp0NuqiKK6GL9dT1LhcmRtmft7lA5oFKjQzE2QEMeu4KaLJIHmzIiWQcLcREaGSi9kxbJpRoXT1IgFFp9iGZH47202MQca6tbdtgywjfXmYIHP97IBQM4IUNXPLLp8dhqkaqoOQ/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+030.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Next I added four azaleas. I placed them on their side so that the flowers would flow up and over the side of the bowl. I purchased these at my grocery store in their flower section ($5.50 each).<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxiTY8Aef6ve_tnredliQs2TQk1a8pOiEX7JZ8I0XkFQNZYAL7VyNJeaKULCpO90cZXlJSnB_VpuVnAn5eLnyrjesfWvOuMj0bmtqydADQ8xLUkv3NafYOxy4KXMiyDF1KSgAjfFJbkQ/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxiTY8Aef6ve_tnredliQs2TQk1a8pOiEX7JZ8I0XkFQNZYAL7VyNJeaKULCpO90cZXlJSnB_VpuVnAn5eLnyrjesfWvOuMj0bmtqydADQ8xLUkv3NafYOxy4KXMiyDF1KSgAjfFJbkQ/s400/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+032.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Next you need some filler plants. I picked up 3 pots of chives at about $3.00 each at Home Depot. It is nice to have the variety of textures. This grass-like texture shows up next to the small leaves of the azaleas and because these pots were biodegradable and kind of pliable it was easy to squish them to fit in areas that needed a filler.<br />
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This spring bowl was the centerpiece of our Easter Brunch and will continue to add beauty in the center of my table until I can transplant them outside.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJgZ98yAOm344xr8sCNmfToFC-KmZ4e7kwjQNnGxVgrFDQmSkMQo5YZEyqCDf54cWjT4YxrfMiD4tpYYRoYdt29AcPXVHpPq1NbTexJvecJoV7pex0qs8vCDWJ95DRSKBPFzXfDT5ZuY/s1600/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJgZ98yAOm344xr8sCNmfToFC-KmZ4e7kwjQNnGxVgrFDQmSkMQo5YZEyqCDf54cWjT4YxrfMiD4tpYYRoYdt29AcPXVHpPq1NbTexJvecJoV7pex0qs8vCDWJ95DRSKBPFzXfDT5ZuY/s576/Easter+2010,+Azalea+Bowl+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-9188002585898497992010-03-30T08:09:00.000-07:002010-03-30T08:09:33.519-07:00First Birthday Party for Hudson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl2rIYAE11tQ8ePoJeJX97S-VhCBESaCFY6en6DPW_zao9C8_WaMMSRbbrx70cUAamPT_hJFFxvmLPGAKb4M6q9g4rIb8Epovdo67V7t_6ah9t0zh4YUTdVaeraus-BVm0DL8H6pg6jw/s1600/Hudson's+1st+birthday+028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl2rIYAE11tQ8ePoJeJX97S-VhCBESaCFY6en6DPW_zao9C8_WaMMSRbbrx70cUAamPT_hJFFxvmLPGAKb4M6q9g4rIb8Epovdo67V7t_6ah9t0zh4YUTdVaeraus-BVm0DL8H6pg6jw/s576/Hudson's+1st+birthday+028.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am just going to share a few pictures of the 1st Birthday party for cute little Hudson. Indulge me as the grandma, please:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBDFOArr6a-5hew7Mp8CFsN3myJe2hqQDS2ODGrhocT2DZ0ddZEe7D2p0FBzF7UQ0WJ3qhIaph_yw_sry6EnGV5srRsInTMqaR_wGZyUd2D5s76dr-AuNDZEPJ0WVPvROatFHzpLa7sY/s1600/Hudson's+1st+birthday+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBDFOArr6a-5hew7Mp8CFsN3myJe2hqQDS2ODGrhocT2DZ0ddZEe7D2p0FBzF7UQ0WJ3qhIaph_yw_sry6EnGV5srRsInTMqaR_wGZyUd2D5s76dr-AuNDZEPJ0WVPvROatFHzpLa7sY/s400/Hudson's+1st+birthday+012.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0RN2Nflv4nnY2JgdjAMWNhIyWj99aDgge_MGv-RxxFOtcAeuvp-g_m8UCEsPnv7A1HnOUl5M7oYUUDTlzvBrlhUGIjzayzk9DsXlVABGQnaIx0XJEn-w-pmFmrpKS-eQZ80DDAK_FuI/s1600/Hudson's+1st+birthday+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0RN2Nflv4nnY2JgdjAMWNhIyWj99aDgge_MGv-RxxFOtcAeuvp-g_m8UCEsPnv7A1HnOUl5M7oYUUDTlzvBrlhUGIjzayzk9DsXlVABGQnaIx0XJEn-w-pmFmrpKS-eQZ80DDAK_FuI/s400/Hudson's+1st+birthday+011.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xdqo1Op7xX1vFJS2ew1MasH4bDfNUL8ML0xC79HMunBtE-FZMFCepw8SsVLjIwja0EFHnwWm7jl0EPhgOiKjt-wpds8GhUDQeLOa31L63ZCnYPmr-CEHYhBfDzQLamsOFTDzDWBo7WU/s1600/Hudson's+1st+birthday+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xdqo1Op7xX1vFJS2ew1MasH4bDfNUL8ML0xC79HMunBtE-FZMFCepw8SsVLjIwja0EFHnwWm7jl0EPhgOiKjt-wpds8GhUDQeLOa31L63ZCnYPmr-CEHYhBfDzQLamsOFTDzDWBo7WU/s576/Hudson's+1st+birthday+005.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0XA2VpseRTHOUzpMPk4fBj4iI583umJjbVelNZKrSekGg7TMzr6h7iJ05oUz2GCWmnCCVADyKMG0FEHgilaP896gURmdVih5JZTYONyPFkwpwcutY01I903f5FobFZOyL-2QiYwGxlQ/s1600/Hudson's+1st+birthday+013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0XA2VpseRTHOUzpMPk4fBj4iI583umJjbVelNZKrSekGg7TMzr6h7iJ05oUz2GCWmnCCVADyKMG0FEHgilaP896gURmdVih5JZTYONyPFkwpwcutY01I903f5FobFZOyL-2QiYwGxlQ/s400/Hudson's+1st+birthday+013.JPG" width="400" />lll</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHuZTdpRaopHDZMwsvkdeQiZDCcLvcvAwdmXK6dHSJh1RF8SuKBQxfjL41C4WHp4qIS_Se8JEQf-dNFTWsNEAzsOkTlJ6vzYUcHlVXgVCoNY2yG4YC1AzVH4KpwOlJciND85B3rfCCMY/s1600/Hudson's+1st+birthday+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHuZTdpRaopHDZMwsvkdeQiZDCcLvcvAwdmXK6dHSJh1RF8SuKBQxfjL41C4WHp4qIS_Se8JEQf-dNFTWsNEAzsOkTlJ6vzYUcHlVXgVCoNY2yG4YC1AzVH4KpwOlJciND85B3rfCCMY/s400/Hudson's+1st+birthday+018.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-8695990726881198472010-03-24T06:29:00.000-07:002010-03-24T06:29:33.202-07:00Artisian Italian Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Q8GV7zQCKkLI2_jIu3TfZLf_6sutKtRnhcQcSlcw2wybnwcliYGaUCUD4yhcdYrCBLU3BiVr_dAAEyZmu9FJiugLZmRmdURgqvXBoXxlpg99i8LBe52eHV22_Bi85-oTqXost3YFask/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Q8GV7zQCKkLI2_jIu3TfZLf_6sutKtRnhcQcSlcw2wybnwcliYGaUCUD4yhcdYrCBLU3BiVr_dAAEyZmu9FJiugLZmRmdURgqvXBoXxlpg99i8LBe52eHV22_Bi85-oTqXost3YFask/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I am in LOVE! I am in love with this Bread!!! I have been making it everyday for a week. This recipe is easy and delicious. It is an Italian, hard crust with a hearty chewy center. The surprising thing is that it is not made in a big mixer, or a bread maker, but just stirred together in a bowl. The unusual thing is that it takes a tiny amount of yeast and therefore a long rise lets it develop a wonderful texture with big bubbles (or holes). So, if you want a loaf tomorrow, you mix it up today, let it rise all day and night (11-18 hours) and bake it tomorrow. It is very forgiving as to time since it rises so slowly. The last unusual thing is that when you are ready to bake it, you preheat a heavy lidded pan first then bake it in the pan. It turns out so beautifully, and tastes just like you got it from an bakery artisan in Europe with his open hearth oven. Now that I have you smelling that wonderful aroma, here is the recipe:<br />
<div style="color: red; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">No-Knead Bread in a Pot</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfi3bhHoe7L57AwCAnv84os-7bX7VWMZZxHBgkIjrZ5xOELKH3KoKhEuo7p8szk2LIsjROiC7RCsTJrq2UCRXWsuNa1K0003dks85dZEjMGxvpN3EF4atLsf7G0nTcvw-Q-7vO4VpdZKs/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfi3bhHoe7L57AwCAnv84os-7bX7VWMZZxHBgkIjrZ5xOELKH3KoKhEuo7p8szk2LIsjROiC7RCsTJrq2UCRXWsuNa1K0003dks85dZEjMGxvpN3EF4atLsf7G0nTcvw-Q-7vO4VpdZKs/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+005.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
3 cups bread flour<br />
1 1/4 tsp. salt<br />
1/4 tsp yeast<br />
1 1/3 cup cold water (55-65 degrees)<br />
Whisk dry ingredients with yeast in a fairly large bowl. Add water and using a wooden spoon mix until you have a wet sticky dough for about 30 seconds. It should be sticky to the touch. If it is not, add some more water.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7_i-tsPONvF90Sfk4jkedBDtY7fmSulNql-psG-ZMAw9AHV51aIG9VBlAdJ-uri4kRMUS5BYManHHSUMzBAesRfsXYItiVt89E2Wn8FaFeTd6cfomud-287roAe0SxWJ8ZGRdw2NN-8/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7_i-tsPONvF90Sfk4jkedBDtY7fmSulNql-psG-ZMAw9AHV51aIG9VBlAdJ-uri4kRMUS5BYManHHSUMzBAesRfsXYItiVt89E2Wn8FaFeTd6cfomud-287roAe0SxWJ8ZGRdw2NN-8/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Cover the bowl with plastic wrap-sprayed with Pam. Let it sit for about 11-18 hours. This slow rise is the key to the flavor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5jcn03SPz1WK2y572rY3-TaGpoN6OVaf6phEPREvzIifxk1xiDVGgXBzMwDJ10btbvo4Yu33P4njRzzP-t7AC7MawL1fQCbdajnNx9c3wURGdCVQJwt2Ix4vX9FFUAzgIbDJ9NvWf48/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5jcn03SPz1WK2y572rY3-TaGpoN6OVaf6phEPREvzIifxk1xiDVGgXBzMwDJ10btbvo4Yu33P4njRzzP-t7AC7MawL1fQCbdajnNx9c3wURGdCVQJwt2Ix4vX9FFUAzgIbDJ9NvWf48/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> After the first rise, scrape it down in the bowl. Dump it out onto a floured surface, and with a rubber scraper shape it into a round using as little flour as possible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLktIBg-hsJGpuH4grA0dWDKxLtaoT3vL9OvFXzqbRFKzvWPaghNwJWqeZlbPD2Z5jXyYlT54JOT0v2Gt2chjwRya-86vVgBTm8bHqr2MUDLc_sWanVkQyJ18KY4_qjY8DErCpGxGFbY/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLktIBg-hsJGpuH4grA0dWDKxLtaoT3vL9OvFXzqbRFKzvWPaghNwJWqeZlbPD2Z5jXyYlT54JOT0v2Gt2chjwRya-86vVgBTm8bHqr2MUDLc_sWanVkQyJ18KY4_qjY8DErCpGxGFbY/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+012.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Get a square of Parchment paper larger than a cake round and spray the paper with Pam. Place the dough round onto the Parchment paper and place it in the cake round. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with Pam. Let this rise for about 1-2 hours. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHP-O6QJXzTF-xcNLKU_EOse1XkpYMEwS9lieksmb1lr9uKqsDONe1jNJnetrG8ac_CkN9HSAmq1AMvbAsxIWPh0ehPvk14NI4bWRFa3rXsEuk-MyKDcqWcq-JlXDpsJFsoPbG8eiq8E/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Half an hour before the end of the second rise, preheat the oven to 475 degrees and put the oven proof heavy pot (I use an enameled cast iron 3 1/2 qt. pan-like Le Cruset) into the oven with it's lid too. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHP-O6QJXzTF-xcNLKU_EOse1XkpYMEwS9lieksmb1lr9uKqsDONe1jNJnetrG8ac_CkN9HSAmq1AMvbAsxIWPh0ehPvk14NI4bWRFa3rXsEuk-MyKDcqWcq-JlXDpsJFsoPbG8eiq8E/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHP-O6QJXzTF-xcNLKU_EOse1XkpYMEwS9lieksmb1lr9uKqsDONe1jNJnetrG8ac_CkN9HSAmq1AMvbAsxIWPh0ehPvk14NI4bWRFa3rXsEuk-MyKDcqWcq-JlXDpsJFsoPbG8eiq8E/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+014.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>When the time is up for the second rise, put this dough which is on the parchment into the preheated pot.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXdi9f0KMWGnMpJyPi9_5kA0u4kgtDnDhsZNCB4_J0TnM3aWEi_roR9FJFwZZLdL1Tle-qkLPtXbJek-ylx8JwlpxLFiVeI0oc28gRAFLloMIYcYPfVDrFQmMtAW8tofpwabOg6NXozSU/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXdi9f0KMWGnMpJyPi9_5kA0u4kgtDnDhsZNCB4_J0TnM3aWEi_roR9FJFwZZLdL1Tle-qkLPtXbJek-ylx8JwlpxLFiVeI0oc28gRAFLloMIYcYPfVDrFQmMtAW8tofpwabOg6NXozSU/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>At this point you can cut an X in the top with a very sharp knife. and put it in the oven with the lid on. (I unscrew the actual handle since it is made of a plastic.) Bake for 30 minutes.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYGR6kij8Sr2_S98QfmNCZ_pCvz5rbLD7QDrL2n60i3jJr3HIz0HkWzDk8vr7O3w_hiukRvvlhCK7kXS4JqTWOkSuM2NJyyBhWUGsY4B2023ySGReaIA4Vwhs-KGQjvfe1BuKB3_op-Y/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMYGR6kij8Sr2_S98QfmNCZ_pCvz5rbLD7QDrL2n60i3jJr3HIz0HkWzDk8vr7O3w_hiukRvvlhCK7kXS4JqTWOkSuM2NJyyBhWUGsY4B2023ySGReaIA4Vwhs-KGQjvfe1BuKB3_op-Y/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+016.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then take the lid off. It will look good but it still needs to cook longer.So bake for about 15-20 minutes more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-RQ66g4cE64P-B0DaHFtP7tfM_gLSz9VnLPKcpS0u7UtNZDKaNsnRtWcx2KeXsv004D4tVb0DjlcvGkTksYSzCIafiP_DaY45Djq8NJ1VVpFxXQ1hDb3ei3e5OCp1FQAupRcyXQC09c/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-RQ66g4cE64P-B0DaHFtP7tfM_gLSz9VnLPKcpS0u7UtNZDKaNsnRtWcx2KeXsv004D4tVb0DjlcvGkTksYSzCIafiP_DaY45Djq8NJ1VVpFxXQ1hDb3ei3e5OCp1FQAupRcyXQC09c/s400/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+020.JPG" width="400" />lll</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAaTXnQK_pzeBqcQBsXI7GtnDZmWnuqnL0bKek86b7udFBgRiIA8H-wwaXftwrVA-TvMgJpV0BtB5s1soD7wbxqB2_FxZbfn-e4Bb84Uqj6_3dXHlWyMzY7lXLoIr5AsANO-eHzY2H8w/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAaTXnQK_pzeBqcQBsXI7GtnDZmWnuqnL0bKek86b7udFBgRiIA8H-wwaXftwrVA-TvMgJpV0BtB5s1soD7wbxqB2_FxZbfn-e4Bb84Uqj6_3dXHlWyMzY7lXLoIr5AsANO-eHzY2H8w/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+002.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRgl1VjZ5rzEs9npdgZlIakBPpsUoJOqmFpTjOM6Ch699NYgrYW3vGJWVLTreBAmlZPaqMOp6_DfENeameMbRZbyUgykGMyc4ry-Q1NmdUekWf8gHsRuOWYXd4pgaEtmk7b-YWBnccts/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRgl1VjZ5rzEs9npdgZlIakBPpsUoJOqmFpTjOM6Ch699NYgrYW3vGJWVLTreBAmlZPaqMOp6_DfENeameMbRZbyUgykGMyc4ry-Q1NmdUekWf8gHsRuOWYXd4pgaEtmk7b-YWBnccts/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+017.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvBOfUQooqv8IZ_oy6XUsJtAQfz2AEEE8C5RxM6wXw4-HIE4eijQwj95ToYxZduzRGrRMn1kOcfrTFhhoztPCkAGDhHBhHT9rtd4K9Qqp3_Q0KbR-78A4ZOp9Q3YTzdSBBvHpul4L53c/s1600-h/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvBOfUQooqv8IZ_oy6XUsJtAQfz2AEEE8C5RxM6wXw4-HIE4eijQwj95ToYxZduzRGrRMn1kOcfrTFhhoztPCkAGDhHBhHT9rtd4K9Qqp3_Q0KbR-78A4ZOp9Q3YTzdSBBvHpul4L53c/s576/Italian+bread+and+craft+closets+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The crust will get dark brown and may look burned but it makes a delicious hard crust and the center has to get cooked so it needs to bake this long. Carefully lift the loaf out of the pot by the parchment paper and hot pads. Let it sit about an hour to cool before slicing. Use a good sharp bread knife to cut it. I have made variations of this bread by adding kalamata olives and rosemary (and/or parmesan cheese) or another one is walnuts, raisins and cinnamon. I have used 1 cup of whole wheat in place of some of the bread flour too. All are delicious!<br />
(I was able to purchase my enameled cast iron pan from TJMaxx for $35.00) If you decide to try it I'd love to hear what you think about it!honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-7870677286093362602010-03-22T09:02:00.000-07:002010-03-22T09:02:29.866-07:00Friend Makin' Monday--Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsVKKiCC_miArxJ9NNq-j_p_zt2DXShONfEqKFAOKj2M90HOtRR7vgzIVfXuFDBGWoPw8aYz8sjbqROQH_VAE3JNA5QYmKsujsby3eTWyPNuCdl6BflgWZERln8wd51VIdZRjKjDJ1jg/s1600-h/friend+making+monday.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsVKKiCC_miArxJ9NNq-j_p_zt2DXShONfEqKFAOKj2M90HOtRR7vgzIVfXuFDBGWoPw8aYz8sjbqROQH_VAE3JNA5QYmKsujsby3eTWyPNuCdl6BflgWZERln8wd51VIdZRjKjDJ1jg/s320/friend+making+monday.png" /></a></div> Friend Makin' Monday<br />
<a href="http://amberfilkins.blogspot.com/">Amber</a> has some good questions for us this week. I don't know how she comes up with new ideas every week but I am glad she does. Here is her list for today:<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. </b></span>Favorite things about <b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Spring</span></b>: This has to be the change in the weather. I like it when you can gradually wear a lighter coat then a jacket, then a sweater then just a long sleeve shirt, then shorter shirt, then at last when you can wear just a summer top!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2.</b></span> What I'm doing for <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Spring</b> </span>Break: I am going to San Francisco for a first birthday party for Hudson!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3.</b></span> Favorite <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Spring</span></b> flower: The daffodils because they come up first in my yard. It would be a toss-up between those and the tulips except there are no tulips because the deer eat them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4.</b></span> Do you have a garden? Not yet. Last year I had a small pot garden with tomatoes and peppers. I planted my herbs in the ground and they did well--sage, basil and thyme.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5.</b></span> If so, what do you grow. See above.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6.</b></span> Do you do <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Spring </span></b>cleaning? I try to keep things in order all year but I do pay to have my windows washed (all 55 of them) because they are old and have storm windows on the outside and are hard to clean. I love it when I can see clearly out them after all the winter grime and stuff is off.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7.</b></span> What is your weather *really* like right now? <span style="font-size: x-small;">{Just b/c it's "officially" <b><span style="color: #bf9000;">spring</span></b>, doesn't mean that it feels like it for some of you} <span style="font-size: small;"> It is vacillating between 40 and 60 degrees.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8.</b></span> Snapped any weather related photos lately? Share one with us! It snowed all day on Saturday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCza5KILrPK5FBdO6kBA9-mVu0uzQbv0v7pW6S_NEdhSHWUd8hoIZIck7Vo59Mr3Xuv4kQjNEOkBbYot5yIyNQcLs-Urwv-JiiHX45j4-vhInF-EmdhHIt7Mc-nTxJRSlZuw-MONrdbs/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCza5KILrPK5FBdO6kBA9-mVu0uzQbv0v7pW6S_NEdhSHWUd8hoIZIck7Vo59Mr3Xuv4kQjNEOkBbYot5yIyNQcLs-Urwv-JiiHX45j4-vhInF-EmdhHIt7Mc-nTxJRSlZuw-MONrdbs/s576/Idaho,+winter,+001.JPG" width="400" />I</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. </b></span>What's your favorite thing to do on a sunny afternoon? I love to just sit outside and soak in the Vitamin D.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10.</b></span> Favorite TV show right now?I'm following American Idol, The Ref and 24.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It has been fun thinking about and looking forward to Spring coming to this part of the world. I can hardly wait! Visit <a href="http://amberfilkins.blogspot.com/">Amber</a> for more interesting answers to these same questions. Happy Monday to you!</div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-25476754859802428772010-03-18T08:33:00.000-07:002010-03-18T08:33:57.773-07:00Tabletop Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYn_iCm54GdJBDb0bz5gjfFitp_J6UFjdL-E5dVna0J24m9MttyPtmn6EcBP9ohE89kHeqyMztvgnwbESvJa8oGntT68dpGqKVCPFJRCJt_z8BwWe2zagXmQY9-RSxwzEhdtHucn6VJKo/s1600-h/Tablescape+Thursday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYn_iCm54GdJBDb0bz5gjfFitp_J6UFjdL-E5dVna0J24m9MttyPtmn6EcBP9ohE89kHeqyMztvgnwbESvJa8oGntT68dpGqKVCPFJRCJt_z8BwWe2zagXmQY9-RSxwzEhdtHucn6VJKo/s200/Tablescape+Thursday.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I was tabletop inspired recently. I am always delighted to see beautifully set tables. I enjoy linking up each week to<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"> Between Naps</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"> on the Porch</a> for her Thursday Tablescapes to be inspired by all the nice bloggers who share their own tables. I also love to browse the china and dishware section of big department stores to see their table designs and see the newest in tableware. I was in Pottery Barn recently and loved their use of natural elements on their tabletops.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplAb_4WgrFo-exw_K-S879R5ADEFxERLR54agnJi3N-2JP-W-cBTIkKmwxuvVC3tR33O_zq_jszzpyLCaQxheENdXERY5qLnXhaz9JqCtglrIOPwDkgpx99KKR3iDYjE3ananVqOcqjY/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplAb_4WgrFo-exw_K-S879R5ADEFxERLR54agnJi3N-2JP-W-cBTIkKmwxuvVC3tR33O_zq_jszzpyLCaQxheENdXERY5qLnXhaz9JqCtglrIOPwDkgpx99KKR3iDYjE3ananVqOcqjY/s576/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+026.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">It is really nice to see that the very versatile white china which many of us have can be used in so many different ways. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVyzDdAyinpqDpd7lKE_tb9Nj0Ido6biy_GM92VhBh_kXUbZGhnO3pAHxJbr9el-5Jnk0CX5v6IeftrIMK931sqxkIuN42WSO2UvWJmW3oPe7b_lCqG_ny_sRdeV-PpenLjdaPUuTMJI/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVyzDdAyinpqDpd7lKE_tb9Nj0Ido6biy_GM92VhBh_kXUbZGhnO3pAHxJbr9el-5Jnk0CX5v6IeftrIMK931sqxkIuN42WSO2UvWJmW3oPe7b_lCqG_ny_sRdeV-PpenLjdaPUuTMJI/s576/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+027.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is another element that many have, the wooden salad bowl. I had never thought of using it as a design element by itself and empty (or with wooden plates if you have them).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiubuGRPMoIBUbSFAwrj_g9Q8iymd37hw38d1EdbTGKpxV0MsSWrxm0WGz-0IVPPAmuJPrMVgo2jdBo-probVnkrLz717KrOWZ7VizLz2IPz2H4BOVjFzTyMDFMxRdQtGr7fO7-Xax8Sd8/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiubuGRPMoIBUbSFAwrj_g9Q8iymd37hw38d1EdbTGKpxV0MsSWrxm0WGz-0IVPPAmuJPrMVgo2jdBo-probVnkrLz717KrOWZ7VizLz2IPz2H4BOVjFzTyMDFMxRdQtGr7fO7-Xax8Sd8/s576/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+025.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also bringing in plain white vase as a design element is interesting. I could just see it filled with forced forsythia, quince branches, cherry blossoms or daffodils.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtHEHC95_ayGL2EZW6bEnpEUB_ScoPPdQl1X3sNszSF0TALbfC8WC3y3Me2gN21CkeEBzKV7ejodOqv0ZpiHL1hu0GGi4bZNcl_T2Osu2LZTi5GCWo4Bpjs37PH-JRcbswMwL6UYje_gw/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtHEHC95_ayGL2EZW6bEnpEUB_ScoPPdQl1X3sNszSF0TALbfC8WC3y3Me2gN21CkeEBzKV7ejodOqv0ZpiHL1hu0GGi4bZNcl_T2Osu2LZTi5GCWo4Bpjs37PH-JRcbswMwL6UYje_gw/s576/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+030.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">They also brought in some rustic and earthy charm with the watering can, the pottery mug and the cute iron chair with the reindeer moss.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsk9KPYCSk-hVTrZe-BIMWYOSJqW00XgzipklNrzTBzM1TXQ-y9qgk2e-BtHNv8ldK9f1IZNQ_iP_qpuMV6R6inlZ05OFJuLiRNbpEStezY8x0mJp9Dy7GgIePXYY2ZFAT4_ojnsvMGxk/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsk9KPYCSk-hVTrZe-BIMWYOSJqW00XgzipklNrzTBzM1TXQ-y9qgk2e-BtHNv8ldK9f1IZNQ_iP_qpuMV6R6inlZ05OFJuLiRNbpEStezY8x0mJp9Dy7GgIePXYY2ZFAT4_ojnsvMGxk/s576/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+029.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Keeping with the natural theme is the old wooden crate. Many of these element are so simple and items that I am sure many of us have (perhaps a look in the garage or basement ) so we don't have to go out and buy new things to create a wonderful table. Just this visit to Pottery Barn gave me lots of ideas to work with in this in between period while we wait to put all our bunnies and chicks and eggs on the table for Easter. I hope you are inspired also. Have a wonderful Thursday. To see more beautiful tabletops and lots more ideas visit Susan at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch.</a></div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-30777570681135365512010-03-17T08:42:00.000-07:002010-03-17T08:42:29.120-07:00Service Club Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZ-GrW1tTzQNCgy48gLIXM0QXI2XT7yHwa9tq2e-pLTsoEocHKnS3lEV-FdB1hBK-RRUIf6FEracsNav8Nsu9A2C-5P56ETMPUzGFvXotwt_2D2YaTloFC4pRTsJCulFoSNaB9HLlUDg/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZ-GrW1tTzQNCgy48gLIXM0QXI2XT7yHwa9tq2e-pLTsoEocHKnS3lEV-FdB1hBK-RRUIf6FEracsNav8Nsu9A2C-5P56ETMPUzGFvXotwt_2D2YaTloFC4pRTsJCulFoSNaB9HLlUDg/s576/Idaho,+winter,+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Our 10 Club really got into the spirit of Easter early this year with our March meeting. Twelve wonderful women braved the falling snow to attend earlier this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeRggZFvfRitNjy3XfCdfFWAoASYgkTiekCtZjIBCevUIQ6Y_wquxpYgYuR9NdvTCeB0b0puDuN2VAzyNJmeKFa3S08wR2L4EZB6XAugZrwObFtE3MMndSpWIs0FkNOSKk1c-b5r15WU/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeRggZFvfRitNjy3XfCdfFWAoASYgkTiekCtZjIBCevUIQ6Y_wquxpYgYuR9NdvTCeB0b0puDuN2VAzyNJmeKFa3S08wR2L4EZB6XAugZrwObFtE3MMndSpWIs0FkNOSKk1c-b5r15WU/s576/Idaho,+winter,+005.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsG7p8aytvZQMiWHIZo3-q5FptZAvdGHyc-_oVPObl1JRTduzwMTvkT_3HPpqcHVxlIuMmuYgB9pVyNFDb6hz9vwsUrf0K3x-8lH1VOPzR-CNnoGba0a4W5AGhWUNVJasqVLUiLDjw_k/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsG7p8aytvZQMiWHIZo3-q5FptZAvdGHyc-_oVPObl1JRTduzwMTvkT_3HPpqcHVxlIuMmuYgB9pVyNFDb6hz9vwsUrf0K3x-8lH1VOPzR-CNnoGba0a4W5AGhWUNVJasqVLUiLDjw_k/s576/Idaho,+winter,+009.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We stuffed 250 plastic Easter eggs for an egg hunt that will be held for children of a homeless assisted organization.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGWF78iItKB4C4JFKQyVKqo_HrI_ZPmNIQI1D2WwMeaWS5pt9vZjj0eSp9Z-9qSWISjsjjrQanlof382WQKW9LXbw9vZRgeMkebth2dRdfLKOSkEpcAqXQPYk_6jd-bRk-fC1OolHnPA/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGWF78iItKB4C4JFKQyVKqo_HrI_ZPmNIQI1D2WwMeaWS5pt9vZjj0eSp9Z-9qSWISjsjjrQanlof382WQKW9LXbw9vZRgeMkebth2dRdfLKOSkEpcAqXQPYk_6jd-bRk-fC1OolHnPA/s576/Idaho,+winter,+010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We also held our own baby shower by each bringing layette items to the meeting. These were collected and will be items for "sale" at the Teddy Bear Den of the March of Dimes. Young mothers take parenting classes and receive tokens for their attendance and then are able to "spend" them at the Teddy Bear Den to "buy" the layette items as well as other items of their choosing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7hfUQaMN8R-FOvJGwtAdSG3y95Cv57360eNtPhNz4Hk5lLPrq_zkEAVwCYha_Ht7Lk51uiBdI2wBiaI_z-9zGmlj3DpCly3tayigMMp9RsLFXOZs4-tgMtkLX35lNu0FWaKJ7B0oUcIM/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7hfUQaMN8R-FOvJGwtAdSG3y95Cv57360eNtPhNz4Hk5lLPrq_zkEAVwCYha_Ht7Lk51uiBdI2wBiaI_z-9zGmlj3DpCly3tayigMMp9RsLFXOZs4-tgMtkLX35lNu0FWaKJ7B0oUcIM/s576/Idaho,+winter,+007.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3yDxgHJmtUfG1_iGq4Av5hnW3-CsBfL8-u6DbLPvWXJ9gUS0mUkXfu8je07AHfzRxDYicoSoFHkXJNFYTxHgm8eQ5JHGZTQVNttFvLsvQ-aOiRQCSvQnsy24mDHHgY8J5cMX_kSuL48/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3yDxgHJmtUfG1_iGq4Av5hnW3-CsBfL8-u6DbLPvWXJ9gUS0mUkXfu8je07AHfzRxDYicoSoFHkXJNFYTxHgm8eQ5JHGZTQVNttFvLsvQ-aOiRQCSvQnsy24mDHHgY8J5cMX_kSuL48/s576/Idaho,+winter,+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In addition to filling the Easter eggs and the having the shower, two quilts were set up and were tied that day at our meeting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2y_cl4BIatdqfiemJLE9HVS4kaR3skBBWAkucAaAPUSqgCD6F0uVedo6XzDJC6JesoDjmHJVDeLMjM66uFYXLwp_Ra52nbg2iEkZ2GW_NIqL5zP_WBeOilsbSj1Ony-GlZK188VirbWM/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2y_cl4BIatdqfiemJLE9HVS4kaR3skBBWAkucAaAPUSqgCD6F0uVedo6XzDJC6JesoDjmHJVDeLMjM66uFYXLwp_Ra52nbg2iEkZ2GW_NIqL5zP_WBeOilsbSj1Ony-GlZK188VirbWM/s576/Idaho,+winter,+011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> They will also go to the same division of the March of Dimes. I am always surprised by how much is accomplished in such a short amount of time (2 hours once a month) by our members. This is a wonderful group of devoted and generous women to give their time and talent to this organization. Thank you everyone! This was also our 1 year anniversary of the 10 Club. We began last March with 7 members and have grown to 16! We celebrated by singing to our club and enjoyed a nice brunch afterward. </div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484796387263977706.post-37523760468683830522010-03-16T06:27:00.000-07:002010-03-16T06:27:07.337-07:00A week in Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOtxsbkl5xpLOuK9rzGnjeVCJNyDq34sGokVO8NEtXcM11xv6Cin_I800CgvBGm_qiqEVLA1sJz-4R7s4kCUiJ3CE8J0zRPv0EiTvdyYHCHykmrqRnyAcBkcNDs9QjMdqghWpaeS-f9M/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOtxsbkl5xpLOuK9rzGnjeVCJNyDq34sGokVO8NEtXcM11xv6Cin_I800CgvBGm_qiqEVLA1sJz-4R7s4kCUiJ3CE8J0zRPv0EiTvdyYHCHykmrqRnyAcBkcNDs9QjMdqghWpaeS-f9M/s200/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+017.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>Where have I been? (Warning: Long, grandmotherly post!)<br />
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Well, I had a great time with my grandchildren in Idaho for 6 days while Wendy attended a photography workshop in Las Vegas.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k2SVI8-bYMNypypTqaMwcOHyqg2FaGoPBChqiYMlGvHympElBTpzcru3CzadvRKDz_pCD2FJy9aiBShKhu106A54RF0ttjTBO-fLEdAe5LSzORrNZBSzDGiaurVgOPldO6EjTQmL-P0/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k2SVI8-bYMNypypTqaMwcOHyqg2FaGoPBChqiYMlGvHympElBTpzcru3CzadvRKDz_pCD2FJy9aiBShKhu106A54RF0ttjTBO-fLEdAe5LSzORrNZBSzDGiaurVgOPldO6EjTQmL-P0/s400/Idaho,+winter,+031.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Little 5 yr-old Will and I were pals during the day reading stories, watching UP, making cupcakes and swinging on his swing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7_tuZXnMH6wxRdyihMfwjehN4nroPxo5bAU7uSozQkx8HXuFEwae5tvJ_TuaUslx_I5cltGV5Jd7Ar1P4ZPUtKghorgLoR30v0SZPZuzUPOWWd07DhOc62-IcDa5bWMgtX-hU5O2tcU/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7_tuZXnMH6wxRdyihMfwjehN4nroPxo5bAU7uSozQkx8HXuFEwae5tvJ_TuaUslx_I5cltGV5Jd7Ar1P4ZPUtKghorgLoR30v0SZPZuzUPOWWd07DhOc62-IcDa5bWMgtX-hU5O2tcU/s400/Idaho,+winter,+015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> He is very vested in Pirates right now and must have drawn 15 pictures of them each day as well as wear his Pirate hat. This is his best interpretation of a pirate saying Arrrg!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqxXwJdc0e0Mi6zEtPKKZOO0GyoavZtKKmQVOhP9YqCVE7DsycDUW7r7NU0KD-F0Jb56RxsmJdDKOwzipPuRR10bODjtpYx1GjLdLhGb8wL2zFLgJV5dYSDmyi73AgLtxCjHBB55wEY4/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqxXwJdc0e0Mi6zEtPKKZOO0GyoavZtKKmQVOhP9YqCVE7DsycDUW7r7NU0KD-F0Jb56RxsmJdDKOwzipPuRR10bODjtpYx1GjLdLhGb8wL2zFLgJV5dYSDmyi73AgLtxCjHBB55wEY4/s400/Idaho,+winter,+022.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9UejvYLb40-Bs6ZwhFV4OZPnwRp9Eh0Liv98hxcAUBbHGpsxSNZe5U7eE1PdSnvCsbRRaa5IBNGresx7c78swSJK-tBbIf96IHwAv5z9znl3-2FkzvpuxcTy2HrTugUIk7an-uyPDBQ/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9UejvYLb40-Bs6ZwhFV4OZPnwRp9Eh0Liv98hxcAUBbHGpsxSNZe5U7eE1PdSnvCsbRRaa5IBNGresx7c78swSJK-tBbIf96IHwAv5z9znl3-2FkzvpuxcTy2HrTugUIk7an-uyPDBQ/s400/Idaho,+winter,+025.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> He also thought Molly, the dog, would be a great first mate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd5vFdRLjk4GcKlqdGslsY-LaPcyuwYN5ccN0L2FuLSZyIgA-Rz5UJOrQWVPVzCFFNcs7qNcEHTFUrq84MVGI6ciHB9sp9jWHs0gQ6C_bBbJaUSLGdfCEdqn9iTK_FDpqb-p0b0HvLwZc/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd5vFdRLjk4GcKlqdGslsY-LaPcyuwYN5ccN0L2FuLSZyIgA-Rz5UJOrQWVPVzCFFNcs7qNcEHTFUrq84MVGI6ciHB9sp9jWHs0gQ6C_bBbJaUSLGdfCEdqn9iTK_FDpqb-p0b0HvLwZc/s400/Idaho,+winter,+034.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The older children were so good and helped me shuttle them to basketball practice,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1hUNIuZcJJqfGxa4_mG97bF-EyTD9iQZfg7GAcyN6OZN4Vb2mA3oep5pPItrC_0AUDcSLm-RA6NktuxkSRZi0Bmi4aqzgGpNbLljiy1Z5ZsvkjsN1ZdsKwN4s3nttshhTBDauWl_mCY/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1hUNIuZcJJqfGxa4_mG97bF-EyTD9iQZfg7GAcyN6OZN4Vb2mA3oep5pPItrC_0AUDcSLm-RA6NktuxkSRZi0Bmi4aqzgGpNbLljiy1Z5ZsvkjsN1ZdsKwN4s3nttshhTBDauWl_mCY/s400/Idaho,+winter,+035.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> piano lessons and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqftz10htN7tCmvQFqQHY3U574dNv4ET_Zx8URMeY6chrFNYovq87bIaLACT3-7g1D_1brwwsMeU8z3u-T3afIBtptYTUrIEZLccznuXJW6CKoWLNthVhyxdkWQmV5BvXHuiHQQKilM8s/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqftz10htN7tCmvQFqQHY3U574dNv4ET_Zx8URMeY6chrFNYovq87bIaLACT3-7g1D_1brwwsMeU8z3u-T3afIBtptYTUrIEZLccznuXJW6CKoWLNthVhyxdkWQmV5BvXHuiHQQKilM8s/s400/Idaho,+winter,+033.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">golf lessons after school. I have new respect for Wendy and all the time she spends in her car! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfZhT3OMd6qjF9sHvQNy8WBrBWbQkHLzVZjhSetiDioRpoo_BRyaqi-yVnBdB47RmrZEjcBAwDiBdOu0NmMFndH5LTet3Y6Cbxj2sQ-nKYa1LzlFXwWWO1hDKqfvRszZR5uz_I6sYaSY/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfZhT3OMd6qjF9sHvQNy8WBrBWbQkHLzVZjhSetiDioRpoo_BRyaqi-yVnBdB47RmrZEjcBAwDiBdOu0NmMFndH5LTet3Y6Cbxj2sQ-nKYa1LzlFXwWWO1hDKqfvRszZR5uz_I6sYaSY/s400/Idaho,+winter,+018.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I had a few hours one day while Will was in Preschool so I was able to spent them with a friend from CA who has moved to Idaho. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwb-Eht-QlQ8XpWmrkVwyyf9aHgtiO5wGKc5yNxGgKeDoF80BLlxrIhPptt9KOEQU50PuzR-rd9iOR1lzF4_I8BNmVqfoxLOm0aLT_5_l2W6lBOmZoMsx1Of30IA2oqkBOK0SIlPwQAf4/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwb-Eht-QlQ8XpWmrkVwyyf9aHgtiO5wGKc5yNxGgKeDoF80BLlxrIhPptt9KOEQU50PuzR-rd9iOR1lzF4_I8BNmVqfoxLOm0aLT_5_l2W6lBOmZoMsx1Of30IA2oqkBOK0SIlPwQAf4/s400/Idaho,+winter,+017.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We had lunch (Buffalo Salad) and shopped the local antique stores that were suggested to me by a blogger friend who lives there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2czReORriEch2nWg4G3_6pzM7gR3qbMwKx7XGjlNqi99c1XWlgKtb0GaOlb7Le2M2NtQjQCIb3OvuXv5bcA_thnWgi0EGoXMM4FSuHoWWdPU69EKUcIzsVy_gpDm60g1t8J_L5n9Mixo/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2czReORriEch2nWg4G3_6pzM7gR3qbMwKx7XGjlNqi99c1XWlgKtb0GaOlb7Le2M2NtQjQCIb3OvuXv5bcA_thnWgi0EGoXMM4FSuHoWWdPU69EKUcIzsVy_gpDm60g1t8J_L5n9Mixo/s400/Idaho,+winter,+016.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We came upon this grate on the sidewalk that was a lovely design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkashiEtnqvpPHWwk8fsn8gFn5aUt8spaUfUUrmp4lPzEIru6_Ky2-XuPDXo7rBM2IXXyXrv48tNp4Z39yOBciplpC0nNZnf-uwsjqQ89VOD7NLpT6pl3ECGvBT5LgUoy3q9ku2JFizJc/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkashiEtnqvpPHWwk8fsn8gFn5aUt8spaUfUUrmp4lPzEIru6_Ky2-XuPDXo7rBM2IXXyXrv48tNp4Z39yOBciplpC0nNZnf-uwsjqQ89VOD7NLpT6pl3ECGvBT5LgUoy3q9ku2JFizJc/s400/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+013.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
The week before that I learned more about the TV world helping Jennifer take her bracelet supplies, set up and deliver her part on Studio 5. I find it fasinating all that goes on behind the scenes of a production.<br />
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Of course, afterward we had to do some shopping.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfWLlq_L8TgTK964jLIlECB4xDSwjkFpcmhw5cnHWZL0684Trr5h8VNTpQTVIZTiU-ikc42cOiIku02FcufrC7roowgWOAjGxfutg0R13f9essU3gPf04FlrPksxaNShkJz_XV1NvF7M/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfWLlq_L8TgTK964jLIlECB4xDSwjkFpcmhw5cnHWZL0684Trr5h8VNTpQTVIZTiU-ikc42cOiIku02FcufrC7roowgWOAjGxfutg0R13f9essU3gPf04FlrPksxaNShkJz_XV1NvF7M/s400/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+022.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I guess I am really in the mainstream of design because I just love going to Pottery Barn and browsing their displays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TtjLU320cKxnORQ7NRdkGFaLwo9KEtzezbjbCOmVhg7YwZjvkMtXa9menytnhdGmfs_1DciY7mJyrsTk_WO20GV2mnus8ZTmLi6LqaFe9UL_4Y5oALQYyg77rCXv4_f-6D52V25cGWo/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TtjLU320cKxnORQ7NRdkGFaLwo9KEtzezbjbCOmVhg7YwZjvkMtXa9menytnhdGmfs_1DciY7mJyrsTk_WO20GV2mnus8ZTmLi6LqaFe9UL_4Y5oALQYyg77rCXv4_f-6D52V25cGWo/s400/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+023.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I was intrigued with their coffee table displays. Probably because I never feel like I quite get just the right things on my own coffee table. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPUdcrwzCa-tVwyRp0TPQUKx4rECdIGVRXrRgGaG9wMi_VrvMd7J5q-vxshF-ENWiVGu-CLyz3A8BDMu2CjS25D1UtaY26hDogetYI9xSUdsC7X1sg0UoDa4ltF_KEcG2n8LyG6u6lSs/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPUdcrwzCa-tVwyRp0TPQUKx4rECdIGVRXrRgGaG9wMi_VrvMd7J5q-vxshF-ENWiVGu-CLyz3A8BDMu2CjS25D1UtaY26hDogetYI9xSUdsC7X1sg0UoDa4ltF_KEcG2n8LyG6u6lSs/s400/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+024.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCk0oWTaIkGvfy3SQSyMv5obzHURK7klVRrLW7ymhnAeER-q4_cHsV_jcBd1TwWqWeeAJ9ddhqyl2xxGy_YlGRhb89vFsPNu_lOE-6nLCbVOncR1hSBriioNdzbPrf6LHZCqFtB5L4yTc/s1600-h/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCk0oWTaIkGvfy3SQSyMv5obzHURK7klVRrLW7ymhnAeER-q4_cHsV_jcBd1TwWqWeeAJ9ddhqyl2xxGy_YlGRhb89vFsPNu_lOE-6nLCbVOncR1hSBriioNdzbPrf6LHZCqFtB5L4yTc/s400/studio+5+-2+Pottery+barn+coffee+tables,+tacos+028.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I also loved their table displays and will probably post pictures of those on Thursday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhh2hwSg_ukDmejdz2mpubxE_z4x4C3_zf0KyxA8JhEL7FH-oFtO82eZsszej2aryxc_SVwzN6IPWgoFjsymEDmnR3-_Nq6P8IGOZDx1-LoJbzcDLdnzE8PLrmH4trbrXgAgJwh_RIMg/s1600-h/Idaho,+winter,+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhh2hwSg_ukDmejdz2mpubxE_z4x4C3_zf0KyxA8JhEL7FH-oFtO82eZsszej2aryxc_SVwzN6IPWgoFjsymEDmnR3-_Nq6P8IGOZDx1-LoJbzcDLdnzE8PLrmH4trbrXgAgJwh_RIMg/s400/Idaho,+winter,+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I left with this view out my window and returned to it refreshed and white <i>again</i>! </div><div style="text-align: center;">When will Spring be here?</div>honeysucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07631983504363385023noreply@blogger.com3