Monday, November 29, 2010

Off The Wall Expression

"Helping you to Express Your Personality"



Off The Wall Expressions is  vinyl lettering and wall art design company. 
Tina & Mick, a husband and wife team from Indiana,
 want to inspire you to make a statement with their beautiful graphic art!  
It can be applied to any smooth surface..


Lovely
Cherry Blossoms
This would be great as a headboard too


Romantic 
Wedding Heart Dance.
My daughter is getting married in May!!!
She would love to dance on this.


Adorable
 tree chalk board.
Perfect for a playroom or 
bedroom wall.
How cute is this wee one?


Please check out the rest of their
intriguing  designs,
 FREE SHIPPING TODAY!
Express Yourself...
www.offthewallexpression.etsy.com/

Saturday, November 27, 2010

The Art of Food

My son, (a chef)  met
the Barefoot Contessa at a book signing in NYC
for "Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That.?"
Ina Garten is a fabulous cook.
People who love food are my kind of people!

Sharing a favorite recipe:
I've  made this for the holidays for
over 30 years, in seven different states
and Costa Rica. It was always a hit!

photo by als

Steamed Cranberry Pudding

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 cups whole cranberries
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  •  
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  1. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Stir in the molasses, then mix in the cranberries and flour. Pour into a greased 6 cup steamer mold.
  2. Cover the mold, and place into a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover the steaming pot. Cook over medium heat for one hour before checking, but it will take about 1 1/2 hours total. A toothpick inserted into the pudding should come out clean. Loosen the edges, and cool on a wire rack in the mold.
  3. Make the hard sauce just before serving: Heat the unsalted butter, cream, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly until heated through and smooth.
  4. Cut small piece and pour the sauce over, serve warm...

Monday, November 22, 2010

Flores del Sur


Buenos Dias

Marisa is a graphic web designer,
she resides in Patagonia, Argentina.
Since she was a child she has been
creating and loves to experiment.
Here are some of her latest creations!!
ENJOY...

Gorgeous
 Rustic wooden buttons.

Colorful, fun
 Rolled ribbon hair pins.
Unique 
wooden scarf pin.


Flores del Sur, your virtual little bazaar in the Patagonia!

A variety of  lovely, interesting accessories .

Please look at her entire collection

Saturday, November 6, 2010

David Kapp


What a refreshing find.... I love Davids use of color 
and the movement he invokes in his paintings.
Please injoy the rest of his works at:


David Kapp