>Cake Bite Favors…

> After making these cake bites for Easter this year, I decided to try them again for the favors for a friend’s wedding shower this weekend. I used the same bakerella recipe and substituted strawberry and white cake in place of red velvet. I also used my new candy melt dye to match the colors […]

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>Wedding Season Begins…

> It’s that time of the year again…Wedding Season! I love weddings for many reasons, but the biggest of which is that it gives me an excuse to help my friends with design projects. This is just a sneak peek at a gift tag I designed for a friend’s bridal shower favors. I’ll add a […]

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>Happy Earth Day…

> Looking for ways to green your kitchen this spring? This Earth Day email from Crate and Barrel offers a series of great tools to do just that! Flair Bamboo Bowls Oxo Bag HolderLaguiole ® Natura Knife Set Bamboo Dish Rack Kitchen Herb Counter SprayGoodbye detergent! ® Kitchen Cleaning Pad/Original Spaghetti Scrubs Expandable Bamboo Cutlery TrayCompost Pails“Big […]

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>Sunday Night Dinner…Part Two

> Although some were improvised, here are the general recipes I followed for my most recent Sunday Night Dinner. Enjoy! Tomato, Basil and Garlic Bruschetta 4 roma tomatoes, chopped 4 sprigs of basil, chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped 3 TBL olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 small loaf french bread Slice french […]

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>Sunday Night Dinner…

> Growing up Sunday night dinners were my favorite. There’s something about having time to go to the store and casually cook without the rush of a weekday that relaxes me. A great way to end one week and start another, I try to incorporate this tradition with my friends when I am in town […]

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>The Organized Pantry…

> In my future, I see an overly organized pantry filled with these amazing Oxo Pop up containers. I’m in love!  Photo from Crate and Barrel

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>For Dessert Tonight…

> I’m excited to try out this blueberry tea cake recipe for myself after tasting my mother’s version a number of times now. Perfect for a Sunday brunch or a weeknight dessert, this is just one of the recipes I look forward to when I go home for the weekend. Like most recipes I try, […]

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>Dessert Anyone?…

> These dessert table displays by Amy Atlas Events for Brides Magazine are amazing. Now if only I could choose my favorite…

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>Patiently Waiting…

> As I patiently wait for the arrival of my second nephew, I have baby hats on the brain. I found these two adorable examples on Etsy, a great place to look if you are in search of anything unique and handmade. Brown Bear Hat from PropsToYouTwinkle Twinkle Hat by bitOwhimsy

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>Welcome Spring…

> Freshen up your home with these 10 ways to welcome the spring season from Style at Home. Having already bought my first fresh flowers, hosted a BBQ and searched for new accent pieces, I’m happy to say I’m on my way! 

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