Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Under the Sea; Ocean Themed Christmas Tree
My first ocean themed ornament I made was a super simple jelly fish (right) made with cheap clear glass bulbs and hot glued iridescent ribbon. The "leg" ribbons have wire in them to shape. I made sea urchins with some ugly glass bulbs I had and glued some organic looking beads then spray painted them gold. (left)
Sorry, these starfish are real and I sprayed them with gold paint and sprinkled with glitter. You could easily make some out of fimo!
This colorful anemone was made from yarn; I looped some yarn together like a bow then hot glued "legs"
The scallop was just enhanced with colored pens and glitter! I also painted sand dollars silver and other shells gold and collected beautiful glass ornaments. My husband still wants a more traditional tree and I agree, I want two trees this year, I have so many new ideas!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
DIY Thanksgiving Ideas, Recipes & Decor
I love these tea lights placed inside gourds from Family Circle
I am so focused on the food I often forget about nice simple little festive touches like this.
Brussels sprouts are my favorite. Most everyone actually eats the sprouts when I make them! The secret is roasting and the maple syrup! Try roasting parsnips and carrots with them : ) Here is the recipe and others from The New York Times
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| Maple Sage Scalloped Sweet Potatoes |
This is another favorite Thanksgiving dish; Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Sage. The recipe from Kathy Casey in the Seattle Times. I like to throw pecans on top too! For a "lighter" version you can substitute chicken stock for some of the cream with a couple tablespoon of flour and it is just as yummy
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| Thanksgiving aprons from Sew What Designs on Etsy |
For a festive look while you are cooking you may want one of these aprons from Sew What Designs on Etsy.
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These shimmery pumpkins would be smashing on a more formal table! How-to at favecrafts.com
Here is a gorgeous centerpiece from wedding-ideas-guide.com There will be no room on my table for this but it would look great on the side table!
Last but not least the dessert! I love pumpkin tiramisu. I use a traditional recipe with espresso and all but add a small can of pumpkin puree to the mascarpone with pumpkin pie spice ( about 1/2 tsp) I also add 1/3c each toasted hazelnuts or pecans, chopped candied ginger and dried cranberries. I make sure to be generous with the shaved chocolate! Here is a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens plus a bunch more yummy pumpkin recipes!
Friday, October 28, 2011
16 Handmade Gift Ideas for Fall
'A Fall Day' by BluKatDesign
 Fall Sale, Fall Inf... $24.00 |  Fall Wreath - The ... $70.00 |  Autumn Moon Wire Wr... $34.00 |  Foggy Mountain Road... $25.00 |
 Nature Photography,... $27.00 |  Edible Golden Aspen... $60.00 |  Golden Autumn Ceram... $6.50 |  Blown Glass Pumpkin... $125.00 |
 Decorative Pillow C... $25.00 |  Earthy Golden Raku ... $75.00 |  Infinity Scarf Oran... $45.00 |  Foggy Morning - Mul... $46.00 |
 Pumpkin Soap, Pumpk... $6.00 |  Pumpkin Spice Candl... $6.00 |  Aminita Mushroom Ph... $8.99 |  Indian Corn Basket,... $17.99 |
Saturday, October 22, 2011
16 Halloween Gift Ideas from Etsy
'Haunted' by BluKatDesign
 Fog, Limited Editio... $75.00 |  Dressed in her Chri... $89.00 |  Black Tactical Hunt... $250.00 |  Stone Statue 8 x 10... $15.00 |
 SALE Bloody Hand Pr... $25.99 |  Black and Gold Rose... $20.00 |  Nature Photography,... $26.00 |  Halloween dark surr... $35.00 |
 Victorian Doll Hous... $87.95 |  Perched Raven Cameo... $26.00 |  Crow necklace - 30%... $14.00 |  Plum Lipstick . MOR... $9.95 |
 crochet black cat h... $12.00 |  Victorian Outfit Go... $235.00 |  500 page Large brow... $98.00 |  Stylish two face bl... $3.40 |
Friday, October 14, 2011
Cool Cats
Here is the coolest cat sculpture from Cool Stuff Art Gallery on Etsy
A gorgeous print from RMB Art Studio on Etsy
A cool wire sculpture from Life On Wire on Etsy
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