Five Things

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

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{I splurged on Peonies this week}
 {Dahlia inspired birthday cake from my mum}
 {Chicly folded napkin at a dinner party}
 {Jack getting into his Easter basket… he ended up with three}
{Decisions, decisions}

Single Serving Cookie

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

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Sometimes you just have a cookie craving, but a few dozen cookies just isn’t logical to make all the time. That’s when my perfect single serving cookie was born. Below you will find the base recipe for a single serving cookie that can be transformed any way you wish. From adding chocolate chips for a fabulous chocolate chip cookie to oatmeal, cinnamon and raisins for a signature oatmeal cookie the possibilities become endless.

Single Serving Cookie
Ingredients
Makes two large chocolate chip cookies or 9 small cookies
• 2 tablespoons of shortening (I used Crisco)
• 2 firmly packed tablespoons of dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract (I use Watkins)
• 1 large egg yolk 
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• Add-ins ideas: chocolate chips, oatmeal, white chocolate chips, raisins & oatmeal, M&M’s, nuts…etc

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Blend shortening, dark brown sugar, sugar and vanilla together by hand. Add egg yolk and stir again. Add baking soda and flour and stir until combined. Then stir in add-ins
3. Form cookie dough balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

Sole Searching

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

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{Cap Toe}
While you may already know which spring style trends you want to try this season, creating a flawless wardrobe is going to take a little sole searching. Just like Cinderella I have always believed that a pair of shoes can change your life, and transform any outfit.  A classic pair of pointy pumps can add a splash of class while studded stilettos give a boring outfit a bit of an edge. What trends are you loving for spring 2013.


{Animal Print}

{Tied Up}

{Bright}

Orange Creams

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

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Each year for Easter my mum makes a variety of homemade chocolates. This year I decided I would help her out and make some of everyone’s favorites: orange creams. Since her creams are always a hit I thought the process would be intimidating, but once I had the recipe I couldn’t believe how simple the creams were to make. Dry fondant is the main ingredient, and I used this recipe colored the cream orange and flavored it with a tiny amount of orange oil (or pick any other oil flavor).

Five Things

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

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 {Eating: Garrett\’s Chicago Mix popcorn}
I can\’t believe Easter is already this weekend! Yesterday Jack and I packed our bags and headed downstate to my parents house where i`ll be spending Easter, celebrating my birthday and watching Jack get spoiled. I hope you have a fabulous Easter. Don\’t forget to keep up with me on Twitter @xoair !

{Must Have: Statement Lip Shades}
 {Loving: Fresh Flowers}
 {Wishing: For spring so Jack can play outside}
{Pastel Perfection: Zoya Lovely}
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