Posted in Uncategorized on December 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Luke 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you [...]
Posted in projects on December 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Let me start with a disclaimer….
Glass ornaments, lighting, and a flash don’t make for the best pictures… Sorry…
As I was sitting here this evening feeling creative, I decided to make more ornaments…
Using some transparency paper I bought several years ago for another Christmas project, I cut 2 inch circles. Then printed small pictures, you need [...]
Posted in management on December 21, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Posted in inspiration, junkin' on December 19, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Here is what I have accomplished so far… I really should be cleaning house, oh well…
Frist picture is of the silver basket with the amber colored Christmas ornaments.
Next is the “trophy” with peppermint potpourri a Christmas gift from our neighbors the Liu’s, and of course ribbon.
Followed by the green and turquoise vintage ornaments and again [...]
Posted in junkin' on December 19, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Hi ho hi ho a junkin’ I will go…. (only I was missing my junkin’ partner)
Let me show you what $15.00 bought me at the local thrift store….
Now before you think I went and lost my mind… I have ideas… Ok the turkey is for next Thanksgiving, I am a HUGE fan of [...]
Posted in recipes on December 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Signature Sugar Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Mix together sugar and butter. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon juice, mix. Blend in flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Heat oven to [...]
Posted in projects on December 14, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Ok here is the FINAL, final… The end result a color I can live with, more golden undertones {plus tea stain} and my motivation… my GIANT spoon and fork! Aren’t they CUTE! Now I am going to shop around and find some plates, and or sayings to put up there….
Posted in projects on December 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a photo, texture and first final, I wasn’t happy with the color tone, so yep you guessed it… I went and bought more paint last night and at 9:00pm I repainted it, now I have to tea stain today, sorry but the tea stain in the bottom of this photo is very hard [...]
Posted in projects on December 14, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Maybe if I get around to it, I’ll post pictures… but in the meantime I will tell you all about it… I just spent a whirl wind two days painting and tea staining my kitchen, painting my boys room, plus my entry way… The result, fresh fun walls, two achy legs, a sore back, stuffy nose, stiff [...]
Posted in recipes on December 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Spinach, Orange, & Almond Salad
Sugar
Water
1/2 Cup Sliced Almonds
3 Oranges
1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
1/4 Cup extra-virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Orange Juice
1/2 tsp Orange Zest
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
10 oz package Baby Spinach
1 stick of Celery sliced thin
1/2 thinly sliced Red Onion
Ground Pepper
Lightly grease a 10 inch piece of foil and spray with cooking spray, set aside.
Combine [...]
