My New Breakfast Routine
Initially, I thought I would blog today about how to create the “naughty cupcake” that I loved so much in my post Hurry Up Halloween! but I mysteriously misplaced the foam pieces that… Read More
Monthly Archive: October, 2011
Sore Feet – The Mark of a Truly Great Party
The green, blue, gold, and black eye makeup has been removed and the gold baubles put away. Cleopatra has left the building. All that remains of the Egyptian Queen are two very sore… Read More
Spiced Pumpkin Seeds for Snacking
I am a bit of a nut about nuts…I like them all and I frequently snack on them during the day. I also enjoy seeds like sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, which I… Read More
Unique Wall Art
Last year, I became disenchanted with a bare wall in my living room, and I vowed to find an art piece to fill it. I brought home several paintings and ended up returning… Read More
Frightful Dessert Fondue
One of my favorite suppers involves bringing out the fondue pot, the colorful forks, and some flavorful ingredients for a three-course meal. When I make fondue, I generally begin with a creamy cheese,… Read More
Brown Bag Jack-O’-Lanterns
Today I tried to make a jack-o’-lantern from a brown paper sack. I waited until dark to take a picture of the flickering orange light inside (another creative use of battery-powered flicker lights,… Read More
Fast and Easy: Halloween Office Chic
I was walking around the craft store this weekend, and I saw a kit to make a little bat using a small ball made from wooden reeds wrapped together. The kit included eyes,… Read More
DIY Sparkly Spiders
One of the Halloween accessories I bought this year was a package of spiders fashioned out of glittery jingle bells. I could only find a few colors, so I decided to try and… Read More
Mini Dessert Inspiration
I spent the evening dining at a seasonal restaurant with a good friend and we finished the meal with some mini desserts. Tiny shot glasses filled with sweets are nothing new — but… Read More
Quick Tip: Flicker Lights
I’m sure that many of you are familiar with these little battery-powered flicker lights. Many folks use them in place of candles at home, or inside carved pumpkins this time of year. I… Read More
Eight-Legged Dinner Guests
Today is a short snippet about one of my favorite salt and pepper shaker sets. I know I have mentioned in previous posts how much I enjoy collecting salt and pepper shakers to… Read More
Leaf Toss Pillows
These are some toss pillows I made today with a fall motif. Rain makes me feel like sewing…I’m not sure why. I used fluffy, almost duvet-like, place mats (about $5 for a set… Read More
Poisonous Potions and Creepy Elixirs
This is a simple Halloween decoration that anyone can make. I used some glass bottles from my recycling bin (a mini wine bottle, and two orange drink bottles), some flat black spray paint,… Read More
Pavlova with Blackberries and Honey Drizzle
Sorry, dear readers, I had internet issues earlier, and accidentally posted the wrong thing! Here is the correct post: It must have been all that whipping up of egg whites that I did… Read More
