Just wanted to drop in real quick to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year! Our family will be out and about celebrating today so no Linky Party this week.
See you all next year! ;)
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Friday, December 27, 2013
Gingerbread Houses and Bubble Snow Fun
Gingerbread House making madness...
5 adults, 7 children, many many candies later we had our first Gingerbread house decorating get-together. It was a lot of fun and we will definitely be doing this again next year :)
Nothing like bowls of candy and treats to get the kids (and grownups) hyped it! Can you believe some of this actually made it onto the houses ;)?
I made my own little gingerbread car and road. Grownups need their fun too right?!
I found some great recipes for gingerbread and royal icing HERE. That's a great website. The house was much easier to put together than I thought. I made some bigger ones from a big template I found online and smaller ones freestyle. Both worked out wonderfully.
Also amongst all the Christmas fun, one of our neighbors down the way go CRAZY with decorations each year. This year they had a 'snow machine' - shoots out soap bubbles :). Of course the kids had a blast. Here's Silas just showing in 'snow'.
Hope everyone is enjoying some down time and making beautiful memories :). Take care and have a great Christmas weekend!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Merry Christmas & No Linky Party This Week
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! May you and your family have stay joyous and safe this holiday season.
Chat with you all in the new year :).
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Made By ME #108 Linky Party and Features
We're counting down the days of Christmas for the kids. EIGHT more days to go... wow where does time go. I hope everyone find some breathing time and resting time soon. Remember just 8 more days left then life returns to "normal" ;).
In the meanwhile enjoy these beautiful, delicious, super creative projects - highlighted from last weeks' party. Scroll down to include your project this week.
In the meanwhile enjoy these beautiful, delicious, super creative projects - highlighted from last weeks' party. Scroll down to include your project this week.
FOOD
SEWING AND KNITS
CRAFTS & DECOR
...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.
Happy Linking everyone!
... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Made By ME #107 Linky Party and Features
Need some great holiday project ideas and yummy food inspirations? Here are some fabulous inspirations in last week's linky party :). Scroll down to add your project to this weeks' party.
Stay warm and and have a safe week everyone! :)
Stay warm and and have a safe week everyone! :)
FOOD
SEWING AND KNITS
CRAFTS & DECOR
...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.
Happy Linking everyone!
... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Enjoying the Cold Weather
Brrrr! It's cold here - I'm in California so having 30 and below temps the last few days as been brutal. But no fear! A roaring fireplace...
Stay warm and safe everyone!
And some yummy candied pecans from the oven...
Stay warm and safe everyone!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Made By ME #106 Linky Party and Features
One winter holiday down, 2 more to go. Next up, Christmas :). One of our favorites in the household, especially now with the kids being a little older to appreciate it. With Christmas and winter comes a lot of very projects to share. Love the ones that are popping up already. Thank you for sharing! Here are some highlights from last week...and of course post your project at the end of this post :).
CRAFTS & DECOR
FOOD
SEWING AND KNITS
...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.
Happy Linking everyone!
... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Made By ME #105 Linky Party and Features
There's a definite chill in the air. We just started up our fireplace yesterday and it's actually starting to feel and smell like Thanksgiving :) LOVE IT! And speaking of love - great projects from last week. Thank you for those of you who share their projects and thank you as well for visiting these great projects. Here are some faves from last week. Don't forget to add your project at the end of this post :)!
ALSO - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! :)
ALSO - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! :)
CRAFTS & DECOR
FOOD
SEWING AND KNITS
...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.
Happy Linking everyone!
... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Made By ME #104 Linky Party and Features
Hi everyone! It's beginning to feel like Christmas...well almost... Let's get through Thanksgiving first. We're resisting the urge to put up an early Christmas tree - it's hard when stores start selling Christmas items like TWO months ago!
But I do love Thanksgiving...especially the food and crafts. Very pretty colors and delicious foods popping up everywhere. Here's a few favorites that were shared at the party last week. And of course, scroll down to add yours this week :)
But I do love Thanksgiving...especially the food and crafts. Very pretty colors and delicious foods popping up everywhere. Here's a few favorites that were shared at the party last week. And of course, scroll down to add yours this week :)
CRAFTS & DECOR
FOOD
SEWING AND KNITS
...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.
Happy Linking everyone!
... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Deer Crossing
There's been a lot of activity outside our home in the last few months. Earlier in the summer we noticed a few deers roaming around our block. Now there seems to be a whole family of them living in our side yard. Here's Mommy and 2 babies:
They roam peacefully though I do get a little with the kids playing outside. Though my new worry has been these guys (taken by a neighbor with a night vision camera):
Looks like there's been a wave of wild boar sitings in the area and others in California. Our neighbors sited a few big ones and even a few babies. This explains why the lawn in our yard is thrashed.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Made By ME #103 Linky Party and Features
I hope everyone is keeping safe and free of germs this season. I know around here, it seems like everyone is catching one thing or another - guess it's that time of year. Anyways, on to funner topics - FEATURES and party time. Awesome projects last week. Hope everyone had a chance to view the projects from last week, if not here are some highlights. Scroll down to add your awesome project this week :).
FOOD
SEWING AND KNITS
...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.
Happy Linking everyone!
... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)
Friday, November 8, 2013
Marshmallows and Breakfast - But Not Together
We love our "new" kitchen (aka new to us). The extra counter space as lend itself to a lot of new recipes and foods to try. Experimentation with marshmallows ... recipe found here.
As easy as boil...
Mix...
Spread and let set...
It is absolutely delicious. If you're marshmallow fan or kind of like it - give it a try! You won't regret it :). And also makes the BEST rice crispy treats. You'll never buy them at the stores again! Well maybe if you're in a pinch ;).
Since we brought a huge package of raw tortillas a little while back, I am finding ways to use it the last dozen of them. Breakfast burrito time!
A little bit more time consuming than some of our other breakfasts to make but well worth the time. It was delicious. Kids loved it as well. Win Win :).
Stuffed with bacon, eggs, potatoes and a little bit of bell pepper. Yum!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Cozy Up With A New Fall Quilt
I know, I have this sickness with Autumn. Maybe it's the beautiful colors, maybe it's the gorgeous weather, maybe the yummy foods...yes I love fall :). That's why I am in love with this quilt. I just finished it the other day and got a chance a few shots before listing in the shop.
Meet my latest quilt - a Autumn Chevron Quilt:
I am very excited that I finally got a chance to finish a TWIN size quilt - it's been a while and I really missed the larger quilt sizes.
I used the same fabrics for the backing and even repeated the chevron design in 2 rows in the back.
The warm earthy florals are just about perfect. I quilted it free style for a soft finish.
The only regret I have about this quilt is not having more of these fabrics in my stash - I would love to make another one like it for my daughters room - a smaller toddler size. Maybe I'll find some equivalents soon for that project.
This quilt is available at the shop right now. Hopefully it'll find itself a nice home and be enjoyed for many many years to come.
Soft Floral Earth Tone Chevron Twin Sized Quilt
Front: 100% Cotton Prints and Solids
Batting: Warm & Natural 100% cotton
Backing: 100% Cotton Prints and Solids
Completed Dimension: ~73" x 88"
Quilting Method: Free Style Quilting throughout quilt
Binding: Machine Stitched for extra durability
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