Bread Cornucopias

November 18th, 2010

I found this awesome idea today from The Idea Room and I was so excited to try it out with my kids. Instead of making normal size breads, we made mini-cornucopia loaves so the kids could participate.

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After they came out of the oven, we stuffed them with butter, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, etc.  It was so much fun!

Rosette Headbands

November 17th, 2010

I tried making my own rosette headbands after seeing some in a store that I liked. They turned out really cute! (At least I think so. :) )

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A great place to look for rosette tutorials is: here.

Smile.

November 10th, 2010

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I’m trying out a new style. Pencil. You like?

Homemade Applesauce Dessert

November 9th, 2010

Yesterday I made homemade applesauce from Ina Garten’s (aka “The Barefoot Contessa”) recipe. It was very easy to make. As it baked, it filled up the house with a delicious aroma. I love that this recipe combines sour and sweet apples making for just the right balance of flavors. I whipped it in the blender right after it was done baking to make it extra smooth. I served it hot with whipped cream, and it just melted right in. Delicious! So comforting and cozy as it was cold outside. We had it again today for an afternoon snack, and it was so good cold, too. Such a sweet and savory treat. Autumn in every bite! Recipe here.

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Love.

November 8th, 2010

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Gloria and Her Up-Do

November 6th, 2010

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Shop ‘Til You Drop!

November 2nd, 2010

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Just a little Illustration Friday today. The theme is “spent.”

Sewing a Skirt

November 1st, 2010

My daughter and I just finished sewing a skirt together! She accidentally made a little hole near the top, but we covered it up with some homemade fabric flowers and voila! She chose the fabric and everything.

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