I love the unexpected….things like a chandelier hung in the bathroom, or outside light fixtures hung inside. A few months ago I was shopping at one of our local thrift stores, when Kirk (my husband) came walking towards me carrying an old, beat-up window pane. I immediately started thinking of places to hang it inside our house. If it had been a different shape and … Continue reading Chalk Paint Window Frame
From 2003 to 2006 we lived in Wurzburg, Germany. I was so blessed to get to know some of the most amazing women in the world. Many nights we’d all meet in the courtyard between our homes for dinner. My dear friend Libby Garrett often made this orzo salad. It’s become a staple at our house. Years ago I lost the recipe she wrote for … Continue reading Libby-Loo’s Amazing Orzo Salad
Easy Easter Bunny Cake Growing up my mother used to make this Easter Bunny Cake each year. I love the combination of buttercream frosting and coconut. Here’s how this one was made: Here’s what you’ll need: 1 white boxed cake mix (make per instructions on box) 1 double-batch of buttercream frosting (click for recipe) 2 bags of sweetened coconut flakes green food coloring poster board … Continue reading Easter Bunny Cake
Buttercream Icing (vanilla): 1 stick of butter (softened) 1 8oz block of (softened) 1 dash of salt 1 1lb box of confectioners sugar 1 tsp Vanilla extract Mix butter, cream cheese, salt, and vanilla until creamy. Slowly beat in confectioners sugar. Whip to desired consistency. To make chocolate buttercream frosting add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to sugar, mix well. Continue reading Buttercream Frosting
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