Saturday, January 29, 2011

Fabric Swap

If you are anything like the craft supply hoarder I am, then you have piles of beautiful fabric that may or may not ever go into some amazing project. If you'd like to give away some old fabric, and get some new in return, check out the fabric swap in progress at The Patchwork Chronicles. I know I'm in! This charm pack is fabrics in Kate Spain's new line, "Central Park." There are four different color schemes, each trying to showcase a different season. I am in love with the purple!

Friday, January 28, 2011

Friday Favorite- Blowfish Shoes

About a month ago, my search began for a new pair of black flats for church. Sounds easy enough, right? Well... my already wide feet have become even more like fat little sausages since having precious E., and I did not have any luck finding a pair that possessed both comfort and pizazz. I started looking online and found Blowfish Shoes. They have adorable flats, wedges, and boots for a super reasonable price. Plus, they almost always have discount codes out. I bought the Stella flats (pictured left) and they are beautiful and so comfy! I'll definitely get another pair soon, and already have my eye on these fun Nice flats. Love the pink! Check them out!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Meal Monday-- Chicken Pillows

I entered these Chicken Pillows in a recipe contest, then started feeling hungry, then decided to share the goodness with you! This yummy and easy recipe is one of our favorites. I usually make a big batch, and stick some in the freezer for easy lunches or snacks. And, who doesn't love creamy chicken with a flaky crust?
You'll need:
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed (I just put it in the crockpot for a few hours)
1 8 oz package of cream cheese
2 T milk
1 t dried onion
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t salt
pepper to taste
2 packages round refrigerated biscuits
3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
Mix chicken, cream cheese, milk, onion, and spices together until creamy. Flatten biscuits with rolling pin and drop rounded tablespoons of chicken mixture onto each biscuit. Bring opposite sides of biscuit up and pinch together. Sprinkle tops with crushed cornflakes. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with salad, asparagas, corn... whatever!

**Sorry there is no picture! You'll just have to make them yourself and taste the amazingness!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Notice anything different?

I'm so excited I could squeal! My little blog got a total re-vamp from the awesome and talented Kendra of Key Lime Digital Designs. Don't you love it?! Kendra was more than patient with my indecisiveness and has a great eye for putting things together. She is inexpensive and great to work with. If you are looking for a change, let her know, and she'll work wonders on your blog. Hopefully this will give me a little more drive to write regularly and do even more on here.

Also, with Christmas over, I am officially decorating and planning for my favorite holiday-- Valentine's Day! Start showing your love and appreciation early with these free love notes from vol.25, and check out all of her beautiful work while you're at it.
** I'm in the middle of creating lots of new stuff for my etsy shop, so get ready for another giveaway coming soon!

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Start the year off right!


I don't know about you, but lately my mind has been crazy with possible goals to improve my 2011 year. Write down your goals in style with this cute printable from 30days.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Win a gorgeous hoodie from Evy's Tree!

I have completely been longing for a gorgeous hoodie from Evy's Tree.These are beautiful ruffled hoodies with fab color combos and great flower brooches. Wouldn't any girl feel so unique and feminine in the above-pictured beauty? Head on over to the Evy's Tree Blog to enter to win this pink polka-dot hoodie, and get a fabulous Christmas present for yourself or someone else!

Friday, December 3, 2010

My festive table...




I'm so proud of my fun little Christmas table. Bright colors and sparkles just make me so happy! Let me tell you about all of the fabulous components:

* Various glass jars -all .50 or 1.00 at D.I.

* Fillers- fabric, ornaments bought on clearance from Target last year, candy. The dollar store has tons of cute things to use as fillers

* Joy sign- I think I bought it a Smiths 2 years ago, but you can find them all over. Ben Franklin has a super cute sparkly "Merry Christmas" sign

* Mini clock- gift

* Table runner-- I made it with Moda 12 Days of Christmas fabric. It was so easy-- I just cut strips of different widths out of 6 different fabrics, sewed them together, and added two borders. Love it! I'm thankful that a little color and fun can add so much cheer to our home.