Snickerdoodle

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

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Snickerdoodle Cookies
Ingredients
• 1.5 c. sugar
• 1 c. salted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 3/4 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 Tbls. cinnamon

Directions
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream the 1.5 cups sugar, butter and eggs together in a large bowl.
• In another bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
• Add flour mixture to creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
• In a small bowl mix remaining sugar and cinnamon
• Shape dough into balls and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place two inches apart on a non-stick cookie sheet.

Bake 7-8 minutes or until done.

Tea Towel Cake

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

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I\’m sure you\’ve heard of diaper cakes given at baby showers, but how about this dish towel cake for your Mum for Mother\’s Day? I absolutely love it! My Mum actually taught me how to make this forever ago when I didn\’t know what to give a friend as a housewarming gift.  It makes a great Mother\’s Day or House Warming gift and it\’s so easy to create.

  
What you need
• hot glue gun and glue
• pins
• cake base board
• cardboard (I used cereal boxes)
• three coordinating tea towels
• baking utensils as decorations
• ribbon and other embellishments.

 Step One: 
You need two pieces of cardboard. I used two cereal boxes, flattened them and cut two strips.
 Strip One: 5 inches wide by 17 inches long.
Strip Two: 7 inches wide by 14 inches long.
  Step Two: 
Bend the strips into a circle and secure with hot glue. I used clothes pin to hold it while it was drying.
(You will have one fat cylinder and one tall cylinder)
 Step Three: 
You\’ll want to wash and iron your tea towels. I bought these three coordinating green and brown tea towels at TJ Max for $4.00
 Step four: 
Now for covering your cardboard. Fold your tea towel (I folded mine into thirds), and wrap it around the cardboard and secure with one pin in the back. Repeat with your other piece of cardboard.

  Step Five:
I pulled my tea towel straight off of my cardboard and set it aside. I then glued my fat cylinder to my cake base. Then I placed my cylinder tea towel over the cardboard and pinned it in the back. I used a total of four pins on it.
  Step Six:
Pull the tea towel half way up your skinny cylinder. Hot glue the bottom of your skinny cylinder and place it in the center of the fat cylinder. Push your tea towel down just a little bit.
 Step Seven:
Stuff your third towel in the top of your tall cylinder and fluff to make pretty. Now decorate with baking utensils, bows and whatever else you want!

Modern Fairy Tale

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

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 Kate Middleton\’s wedding dress was created by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The dress channeled Grace Kelly and definitely was not a normal dress that you would see come from McQueen. The wedding dress featured lace applique on ivory satin. The Duchess also did her own makeup. Which I would definitely suggest doing for your own wedding if you love the look you create everyday!

The Queen looked gorgeous in a canary yellow dress by her long time dress maker Angela Kelly.

 {McQueen Pre-fall 2009}

Maid of Honor Pippa Middleton wore a white frock which was also designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The ivory satin based dress skimmed her toned body brilliant. The dress also had a cowl neck and cap sleeves.

Princess Zara looked absolutely stunning in silver and kept it modern with a leopard clutch.

 
 {Victoria Beckham Fall 2011}

 Victoria Beckham was in a navy dress from her line, high heel Christian Louboutin\’s and a midnight blue pillbox fascinator headpiece created by Philip Treacy . While David Beckham wore a Ralph Lauren morning suit, and held his top hat created by Philip Treacy.

{Valentino Spring 2011}
I absolutely LOVE Princess Beatrice\’s fascinator if you find one like this let me know!

Princess Beatrice paired her gorgeous ribbon inspired fascinator by Philip Treacy with a matching power pink Valentino Couture number.

Princess Eugenie wore a bold blue pillbox fascinator that was embellished with a purple rose as well as gray feathers it was created by Philip Treacy to coordinate with her blue floral printed Vivienne Westwood dress.

English socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson looked stunning her her cobalt blue outfit and her cobalt blue pill box fascinator.

Prince Harry\’s on again, off again girlfriend Chelsy Davy wore a teal Alberta Ferretti dress and jacket combination with a fascinator by Victoria Grant.

What is a fascinator? The meaning of the term fascinator has slightly changed, it is now used to describe a delicate, slightly to very frivolous head decoration. It can be worn instead of a hat to occasions where hats are traditionally worn such as weddings. Or you can wear it as an evening accessory where it might be called a cocktail hat. Usually paired with fairly formal attire. They attach to the hair by a comb, headband or clip.

 Hats & Facinators: I LOVE LOVE LOVED them. I wish we were not so tacky in America and would wear things like this. I absolutely loved Princess Beatrices and would definitely wear it to an event. It\’s getting a lot of negative press, but I absolutely adored it. I wish more ladies in the states would wear them!





After Party Attire

 Duchess Catherine changed into a strapless white satin evening dress with a circle skirt and diamante-embroidered detail at the waist which was also created by Sarah Burton. She also wore a white angora bolero cardigan.

Maid of honor Pippa was seen wearing a long emerald green sleevless dress with jeweled embellishment on the front as well as a plunging neckline.

The Cake

What did you think of the royal wedding? Favorite outfit, hat or hair?

Mother\’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

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My mum and I both love shoes, and since these are the cutest and most comfortable sandals for summer I think they\’d make a great mother\’s day gift. 
{Agraria  Petite Crystal Cane Perfume Candles}
Both my Mum and Meeme burn candles constantly, and they both have me addicted to candles. These gorgeous candles would make a fabulous gift in a cute basket.
{Divine Twine}
Whisker Graphics products some fabulous items. One of them being Divine Twine which comes in a variety of colors. It\’s great for tying packages, cookies or getting crafty with. I know that my mum would be in heaven if she received these. 
{Fendi Chef Zucca Giant Tote}
What Mum wouldn\’t be in heaven if she received this bag?
{My Father\’s Daughter Cookbook}
Does your mom love to cook or bake? This book might be perfect for her!
What are you planning on getting your mom for mother\’s day?
Check back Tuesday for a easy tutorial for Mother\’s Day. 

Life is short buy cute shoes!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

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 {Madison camel with preppy stripe}

 It\’s said that the right shoe can change your life- just look at Cinderella. Have you found the right shoe yet?
Throughout the entire year I want shoes that are not only cute, but comfortable as well. Especially during those spring and summer months I want the cutest shoes possible whether I am out shopping or chilling poolside. That\’s why I am completely obsessed and madly in love with OKA b. Shoes.

  {Tiffany popsicle pink with leopard}

OKA b. was founded on the principle of fashion and comfort. The shoes not only are the cutest things ever, but they are the most comfortable shoe I have ever placed on my foot. Awesome little fact about OKA b. Shoes – they are 100% recyclable, waterproof, MADE IN THE USA and priced under $40. Hello Lover.

 {Caroline vanilla with ivory and black}
Perhaps these would be perfect for a day out shopping or to a garden party. 
 {Cynthia copper with turquoise}
 {Elle}
The perfect shoe to wear to get a pedi or to the spa.
{Madison hot chocolate with purple swirl}
The Madison collection is one of my absolutely favorite ones. I love bows and they have some gorgeous varieties. I would definitely love to own every single pair!
 {Madison raspberry sorbet with pink seersucker}
 {Madison sapphire with teal and white natical wheel}
Definitely ready for a little boat trip.
 {Nikki jade with pink leather flower}
 {Tiffany kiwi with pink leopard}
How cute are these for a little bit of fun in your life. 

 {Vivienne copper with pink tahitian flower}
 I wore these on a little spa trip I took everyone gave me endless compliments on how much they loved my shoes!
They even offer wedding shoes. 
{Anita salt with light blue}
These have me thinking Tiffany and Company, not to mention how cute for your something blue or at a garden party.
{Caroline ivory with rose}

Aren\’t these the perfect wedding shoe! I thought so, that\’s why this is what I wore on my big day!

What do you think of OKA b. Shoes? 
Which shoe is your favorite?
I am obsessed and could never have too many. My mum and my friends are addicted as well! Anytime I wear my OKA b. Shoes people want to know where they are from. Be ready for everyone to stare at your feet if you own these!

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