My New Etsy Shop!

Folks, this is a very exciting day for me. My etsy shop PrismaticFinery is open for business! So far I only have scarves to sell, but I am hoping to expand on product soon!

In the meantime, please browse through the product :)

Gorgeous herringbone print

Gray and blue plaid

Reversible cream and blue

White and lavender stripe

Lace and gray jersey knit reversible scarf

Folks, this is a very exciting day for me. My etsy shop PrismaticFinery is open for business! So far I only have scarves to sell, but I am hoping to expand on product soon!

In the meantime, please browse through the product :)

Gorgeous herringbone print

Gray and blue plaid

Reversible cream and blue

White and lavender stripe

Lace and gray jersey knit reversible scarf

Spanish Vegan Meal

Tonight for dinner I made Spanish rice and refried bean dip with tortilla chips.

It was delicious.

I'll start with the easy part, the bean dip.

It may not look that good, but I promise you, you will not be able to stop eating it!!

Tonight for dinner I made Spanish rice and refried bean dip with tortilla chips.

It was delicious.

I'll start with the easy part, the bean dip.

It may not look that good, but I promise you, you will not be able to stop eating it!!

Hand-Painted Linens

Grab some fabric paint, a little linen and put some craft paper down. This could get messy.

First things first, measure out how thick you want your stripes or shapes to be. I decided to do some stripes for my first one. It seemed like a good choice for my first one.

Grab some fabric paint, a little linen and put some craft paper down. This could get messy.

First things first, measure out how thick you want your stripes or shapes to be. I decided to do some stripes for my first one. It seemed like a good choice for my first one.

Apple Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Glaze

Delicious apple cupcakes just in time for fall!

Doesn't that look good??

Delicious apple cupcakes just in time for fall!

Doesn't that look good??

Interesting People

Sparkly Pumpkins

I was gifted a little pumpkin last week. One almost too small to carve. Which is fine with me, I had many other ideas on how to decorate a pumpkin this year. Anyways, I decided on doing a sparkly pumpkin. It is so cute!

I went to JoAnn Fabrics and picked up some craft glue and glitter.

Preferably, grab a bottle of glue that has it's own brush to apply it. 

I was gifted a little pumpkin last week. One almost too small to carve. Which is fine with me, I had many other ideas on how to decorate a pumpkin this year. Anyways, I decided on doing a sparkly pumpkin. It is so cute!

I went to JoAnn Fabrics and picked up some craft glue and glitter.

Preferably, grab a bottle of glue that has it's own brush to apply it. 

My Friday

This is what I got to do yesterday:

Stalk Elk.

Stalk MORE Elk.

Watch the Elk eat.

Hike.

It's a good thing in was a nice day.

This is what I got to do yesterday:

Stalk Elk.

Stalk MORE Elk.

Watch the Elk eat.

Hike.

It's a good thing in was a nice day.

8 Ways to Decorate Your Pumpkin!

Different ways to decorate your pumpkins this fall. More than just the Jack'O'Lantern face!



Monogrammed pumpkins (BHG)



Lace Covered pumpkin (BHG)

Different ways to decorate your pumpkins this fall. More than just the Jack'O'Lantern face!



Monogrammed pumpkins (BHG)



Lace Covered pumpkin (BHG)

Scotcheroo Cookies

A twist on the normal scotcheroo bars, these cookies are perfectly portioned and great for a party.

I made these today as a birthday treat for my husband. :)

For those of you who've never made scotcheroos, they are super easy. 

Just mix one cup of sugar with one cup of corn syrup in a saucepan.

Heat that mixture over medium heat until it starts bubbling. Stir often.

In the meantime, unwrap some kisses...

A twist on the normal scotcheroo bars, these cookies are perfectly portioned and great for a party.

I made these today as a birthday treat for my husband. :)

For those of you who've never made scotcheroos, they are super easy. 

Just mix one cup of sugar with one cup of corn syrup in a saucepan.

Heat that mixture over medium heat until it starts bubbling. Stir often.

In the meantime, unwrap some kisses...

Bite-Sized Soft Pretzels

Today I'm going to show you how to make your own soft pretzel bites.

Yum!

This recipe is perfect for a lazy weekend or a football party! AND it will please almost everyone since it does not contain dairy or meat, oil, and you can control the salt content! Much healthier than those oily ones sold in food courts!

Today I'm going to show you how to make your own soft pretzel bites.

Yum!

This recipe is perfect for a lazy weekend or a football party! AND it will please almost everyone since it does not contain dairy or meat, oil, and you can control the salt content! Much healthier than those oily ones sold in food courts!

Minnesota Frame

 I found this adorable Minnesota state print from The Vintage Lemon (State Printables) and I knew it needed to be up in our house.

Fortunately, I had a 8x10 frame that I had just emptied!

 I found this adorable Minnesota state print from The Vintage Lemon (State Printables) and I knew it needed to be up in our house.

Fortunately, I had a 8x10 frame that I had just emptied!

Apple Recipes for Fall

Apples are in abundance in the fall. They are usually cheap come harvest and BONUS: you can pick your own in Apple Orchards! :) Talk about a fun afternoon, complete with hot apple cider afterward!

These are a few recipes to use with all of those apples you've picked :)



These yummy looking cupcakes are full of grated apples. I am sure that small chunks would work as well. They would also be good with Maple Frosting! (Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream)




I can't wait to try these babies out! I just got apples in my Bountiful Basket (http://bountifulbaskets.org/ for more info. on that!) today and I am very excited to try making these! These lollipop sticks are definitely a must when making these treats: Wilton Lollipop Sticks, 6", 35 count (Google Affiliate Ad)

For a fall twist, it would fun to use white chocolate and sprinkle with toffee bits. (Apple Lollies)

Apples are in abundance in the fall. They are usually cheap come harvest and BONUS: you can pick your own in Apple Orchards! :) Talk about a fun afternoon, complete with hot apple cider afterward!

These are a few recipes to use with all of those apples you've picked :)



These yummy looking cupcakes are full of grated apples. I am sure that small chunks would work as well. They would also be good with Maple Frosting! (Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream)




I can't wait to try these babies out! I just got apples in my Bountiful Basket (http://bountifulbaskets.org/ for more info. on that!) today and I am very excited to try making these! These lollipop sticks are definitely a must when making these treats: Wilton Lollipop Sticks, 6", 35 count (Google Affiliate Ad)

For a fall twist, it would fun to use white chocolate and sprinkle with toffee bits. (Apple Lollies)

Even MORE Wedding Decor

So I've shown you the place cards, but here is the wall they were located on!



They were clothes pinned to a large wall covered in burlap with twinkly lights behind it.

So I've shown you the place cards, but here is the wall they were located on!



They were clothes pinned to a large wall covered in burlap with twinkly lights behind it.

More Wedding Decor

As promised I am showing more awesome photos of my sister's wedding decor.

This was her gift table, complete with an old mailbox for cards! Again, what a cool idea, right!?

She also wanted a banner that matched with the table card colors and went well with the grass that she grew.  I was so happy that I got to make these banners for her! They looked so good in the space! This one is made with two layers of card stock in front of a burlap layer. It really added to the rustic feel of the whitewashed wood walls.

"Watering Hole" sign. This fun little sign was located on the bar. I love that it tells you only information needed once the party starts! :)

As promised I am showing more awesome photos of my sister's wedding decor.

This was her gift table, complete with an old mailbox for cards! Again, what a cool idea, right!?

She also wanted a banner that matched with the table card colors and went well with the grass that she grew.  I was so happy that I got to make these banners for her! They looked so good in the space! This one is made with two layers of card stock in front of a burlap layer. It really added to the rustic feel of the whitewashed wood walls.

"Watering Hole" sign. This fun little sign was located on the bar. I love that it tells you only information needed once the party starts! :)

Wedding Decor

As I mentioned, my sister, Stacey, got married recently and I will be sharing with you some of the crazy cool details that made it such a fun celebration!

First off is the table flags.

Don't mind the people eating in the background :)

These table flags are essentially "table numbers". My sister just put a fun twist on them by using places and dates that were special to their story.

As you can read here, the Kensington Street Dance is where Stacey and her husband Jarrod met. It was so fun to read about the important moments in their relationship!

These flags were tied to sticks and stuck in real grass grown by Stacey herself!

What a crafty lady!

As I mentioned, my sister, Stacey, got married recently and I will be sharing with you some of the crazy cool details that made it such a fun celebration!

First off is the table flags.

Don't mind the people eating in the background :)

These table flags are essentially "table numbers". My sister just put a fun twist on them by using places and dates that were special to their story.

As you can read here, the Kensington Street Dance is where Stacey and her husband Jarrod met. It was so fun to read about the important moments in their relationship!

These flags were tied to sticks and stuck in real grass grown by Stacey herself!

What a crafty lady!

Vegetarian Delights

My husband and I have been trying to eat more vegetarian meals lately. It is partly because I have been watching so many documentaries (namely, Food, Inc., Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, Food Matters, and Forks Over Knives). They all have amazing information and really opened our eyes to a healthier lifestyle. We aren't full vegetarians, but we are trying!

These are some of the amazing meals we've eaten lately. Some do have dairy products which we have also been trying to limit, but they are delicious!



This is my new favorite potato recipe. Lots of thin slices gives them a really nice crunch!! I've made them a few different ways already, with garlic, with green onion, and sprinkled with an herb blend. They were all so delicious. My husband and I also put some ketchup on top. (Crispy Potato Roast)



Sometimes, I get a HUGE craving for French Onion soup. It is by far my favorite soup, but it takes sooooooo long to make. This is my quick fix food :)

Personally, I like to take a recipe and run with it. When I made this sandwich for the first time I added mushrooms to the last couple minutes of cooking the onions. I also like to use different breads. We have a favorite multigrain bread that we use instead of sourdough. Mozzarella is also a cheaper cheese that works for this sandwich and so good melted!!!!! (French Onion Grilled Cheese)




I really love sweet potatoes. AND apparently they are a new "super food". Not sure about that one, but they do contain vitamins and carotene. The easiest way to make a sweet potato is to bake it. 425 degrees for about 40 minutes (depending on the size).

Now I know sweet potatoes usually go with marshmallows or lots of butter, but I like to cover them in SALSA. Yep, that's right. It cuts calories and gives a sweet touch to the spiciness of the salsa. MMMMmm.. So delicious.

My husband and I have been trying to eat more vegetarian meals lately. It is partly because I have been watching so many documentaries (namely, Food, Inc., Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, Food Matters, and Forks Over Knives). They all have amazing information and really opened our eyes to a healthier lifestyle. We aren't full vegetarians, but we are trying!

These are some of the amazing meals we've eaten lately. Some do have dairy products which we have also been trying to limit, but they are delicious!



This is my new favorite potato recipe. Lots of thin slices gives them a really nice crunch!! I've made them a few different ways already, with garlic, with green onion, and sprinkled with an herb blend. They were all so delicious. My husband and I also put some ketchup on top. (Crispy Potato Roast)



Sometimes, I get a HUGE craving for French Onion soup. It is by far my favorite soup, but it takes sooooooo long to make. This is my quick fix food :)

Personally, I like to take a recipe and run with it. When I made this sandwich for the first time I added mushrooms to the last couple minutes of cooking the onions. I also like to use different breads. We have a favorite multigrain bread that we use instead of sourdough. Mozzarella is also a cheaper cheese that works for this sandwich and so good melted!!!!! (French Onion Grilled Cheese)




I really love sweet potatoes. AND apparently they are a new "super food". Not sure about that one, but they do contain vitamins and carotene. The easiest way to make a sweet potato is to bake it. 425 degrees for about 40 minutes (depending on the size).

Now I know sweet potatoes usually go with marshmallows or lots of butter, but I like to cover them in SALSA. Yep, that's right. It cuts calories and gives a sweet touch to the spiciness of the salsa. MMMMmm.. So delicious.

October

October is here! YAY! That means it's time to start putting out pumpkins and get ready for Halloween.

Here are some of the decorations I will be working on making this month:



I believe I can find a book for this project! (BHG)



Normally, I'm not a fan of skeletons for Halloween decorations, but this one looks so delicious. (Veggie Skeleton)



Also, I will be making these because they are so darn cute!! (Pumpkin Pie Bites)

October is here! YAY! That means it's time to start putting out pumpkins and get ready for Halloween.

Here are some of the decorations I will be working on making this month:



I believe I can find a book for this project! (BHG)



Normally, I'm not a fan of skeletons for Halloween decorations, but this one looks so delicious. (Veggie Skeleton)



Also, I will be making these because they are so darn cute!! (Pumpkin Pie Bites)