Sunday, May 11, 2008

Showers of Blessings to Breezy & Dallon in Southern California!

They're having a girl...my niece, Breezy and her husband. Breezy is my sister Diane's daughter from http://saturdayfinds.blogspot.com/ I made this sweet keepsake box for little "Amalie" along with the softest elephant ever...and of course a "Pat the Bunny" book, a must for every chic nursery!
The little baby on the top was made from a brooch by "August Moon"
Hugs and Kisses...wish I could have been there in person.

Monday, April 28, 2008

These are a few of my favorite things!

My youngest daughter, Taryn...she always makes me laugh!
Fiestaware, Longaberger Baskets and cupcakes...what could be better!
The view of the Oregon Coast from the deck at our condo in Lincoln City.
It is simply glorious!
Ride the elevator down to the 1st floor and you step right out onto the sand!
It really is quite breathtaking. And it's only about an hour and fifteen minutes from our home.

Monday, April 14, 2008

An Easy & Delicious Monday Night Dinner!

Sometimes after the weekend it is hard to get in sync with making dinner for the family. My Oster "Rice Cooker" can also be used to cook many "One Pot " dinners! Experiment with your rice cooker and see how easy a homecooked meal can be! Grab whatever salad dressing you might have around and some spices (I used lemon-pepper) Without really measuring, dump about 1/2 cup of the dressing and maybe 2 tbl. of the spice into the cooker bowl.
Empty a bag of red, yellow and green frozen peppers into the cooker bowl too.Now add two cups of rice and 2 1/2 cups of water.
Finally add 10-12 frozen chicken tenders right out of the bag and stir it all up. That's all there is to it. Turn on the rice cooker and let it do it's work. It will automatically turn off when your meal is ready (about 30 mins.)
Voila...an instant dinner!
Of course you can use whatever kind of rice you want and any veggies you have on hand. It is so easy and quick. The variations are endless. You can leave out the salad dressing completely or add soy sauce or any other seasoning sauce.





My family loved it...and there always seems to be enough for that surprise guest that might show up at the door. Tonight it was my older daughter, Shannon! Bon Appetit!








Tuesday, April 1, 2008

"Simplyunregiftable Shadow Boxes"...

A vintage greeting card is the focus of this display...
Scrabble tiles are a great accent.
A Pink & Shabby creation...
Since creating my twin daughters birthday shadow boxes , I have been anxious to create more....I just finished these two and they are available to purchase at my ETSY SHOP....






Tuesday, March 25, 2008

A Cozy Corner...


Here is a little spot tucked away in my studio where I have put some of the things that I love...quilts, old suitcases, vintage toys and games, hat boxes and more...funny the things that bring us comfort!

Monday, March 24, 2008

A Family-Filled Easter Sunday!





You're never to old to color Easter eggs....

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Easter Greetings to All!