tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77825020453003798912024-03-05T03:37:47.553-05:00modern. sweet. chic.a yellow+gray blogyellow+grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17284693720450930828noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782502045300379891.post-58557159782515559102011-03-30T07:00:00.001-04:002011-03-30T07:00:14.292-04:00Egg Decorating Ideas!Hello sweeties, how's the month been treating you? My hubby was sick a couple of weeks ago so I played nurse and almost got sick in the process (germs suck!). Nonetheless, this month has flown by and I am gathering some Easter decorating ideas. Today, I looked for egg decorating and came across some great ones via the<a href="http://familyfun.go.com/easter/easter-crafts/easter-egg-decorating/"> Family Fun</a> website. Please check out the link; they have some awesome crafts, ideas and recipes. Here are a few that stood out:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this! Think I'll use this for my project :)<br />
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I have a bridal show that I'm doing next weekend to get my business "out there". I decided to do a dessert table with the theme Mr. & Mrs. using the colors of deep teal, yellow and gray with a possible trellis design. Here's what I came up with; what do you think?<br />
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</div><div align="justify">I intially was going to use the frame in the pic (from IKEA) but I found out that there won't be pipe & drape and the tables won't be near walls. Still trying to see what I'm going to do to add that extra layer but I'm thinking a banner. I'll be back with more updates!</div>yellow+grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17284693720450930828noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782502045300379891.post-54319150987659945132011-01-12T09:00:00.001-05:002011-01-12T09:00:07.986-05:00V-Day Projects!I'm currently working on a couple of projects that I look forward to sharing in the upcoming weeks. I've been looking for Valentine inspiration and saw some great stuff on <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/valentines-day-decor#slide_49">Martha Stewart's</a> site.<br />
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Happy New Year! Can you believe it's 2011 already? One of my goals for this year is to stay up to date on my blog posts. I hope this post finds everyone well and let's make this year one of the most prosperous ones yet! What are your goals for this year? yellow+grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17284693720450930828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782502045300379891.post-75818324228823964802010-12-07T18:11:00.000-05:002010-12-07T18:11:23.288-05:00Modern Christmas Tree IdeaOne of my fave bloggers, Chris from <a href="http://www.celebrationsathomeblog.com/"> Celebrations at Home</a>, posted a great DIY Christmas Tree idea using IKEA vases. These vases are cheap (79 cents!) and are a great way to decorate without breaking the bank.<br />
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Check out the link to see the easy how to!yellow+grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17284693720450930828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782502045300379891.post-79039973996438096972010-11-19T17:53:00.000-05:002010-11-19T17:53:07.160-05:00DIY Tinsel Wreath & MoreSo my tinsel wreath is done and I couldn't be happier with it! It took all of 20 minutes and it has inspired me to want to make more. Take a look:<br />
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I saw a blog post about making a tinsel garland wreath and found what I needed at the Dollar Tree! I really want a red feather wreath but I haven't had any luck. (If anyone knows of where to get one let me know!) Also came across these peppermint sticks which I'm going to crush up and use on some of the desserts.<br />
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First up, we have <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/doughadeer?ga_search_query=doughadeer&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Dough A Deer</a>. I have heard a lot about her over the last couple of months and can't wait to have some of her yummy treats. The pics from her store look so yummy and I love the fact that they are BAKED and not FRIED. You can't get any better than that! They would be great as a treat especially since the holidays are here. Check her out at the link above.<br />
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<img alt="Maple doughnuts --2 dozen" height="254" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.179589552.jpg" width="320" /><br />
maple flavored!<br />
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<img alt="ROY G BIV doughnuts" height="254" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.176269126.jpg" width="320" /><br />
love the colors!<br />
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Next up is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whimsyandspice?ga_search_query=WhimsyandSpice&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">whimsy&spice</a>. I stumbled upon her shop...I think it's because I was searching for cookies or something like that but the important thing is I found her. She has some amazing sounding sweets and I love that they have some spices and exotic flavor combos. I have not sampled the deliciousness yet but will be soon for an upcoming project I'm working on. If you want to try something off the beaten path head over to her shop at the link above.<br />
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rose & black pepper thumbprint cookies<br />
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<img alt="Chocolate Chili Cashew Biscotti" height="254" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.188060548.jpg" width="320" /><br />
chocolate chili cashew biscotti<br />
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More love to come next Thursday!!!<br />
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If you have a shop or know of one that deserves some love let me know :)yellow+grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17284693720450930828noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782502045300379891.post-4696809786621838182010-10-27T09:00:00.003-04:002010-10-27T09:00:03.861-04:00I Couldn't Help Myself...another Halloween Table!!Ok, now as I said before, I don't really celebrate Halloween but I have come across some great sweets tables that I can't resist sharing! This one is from <a href="http://sweetsindeed.com/blog/2010/10/06/love-at-first-bite/">Sweets Indeed</a> (one of my biggest inspirations!). Oh how I wish I had been there during the creating of this table, from the beautifully-designed cake, to the stunning backdrop, the colors...I could go on and on! Everything is just perfect! Check out the rest of the jaw-dropping loveliness on the link above.<br />
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My first round of love goes to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlegriaStudios">Alegria Studios</a>!<br />
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Her shop features beautiful invitations, banners, hats and whatever else you need for that special party. When I was doing my son's 1st birthday (which I will show some pics of next week), I searched for some Cookie Monster themed stuff and hit the jackpot with her. I did a custom order and she was super easy and sweet to work with. Please check her out and here's some eye candy for ya:<br />
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<img alt="Elmo" height="284" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.183139316.jpg" width="400" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/apple-cider-concentrate/?pkey=e%7Capple%20cider%7C1%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Feature_Recipe_Rule">This</a> cider is great:<br />
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Cranberry-Oat Squares<br />
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1 1/2 cups of rolled oats<br />
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 cup brown sugar, packed<br />
3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature<br />
1/4 tsp baking soda<br />
1 3/4 cups <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/apple-orange-cranberry-relish/?pkey=e%7Ccranberry%20relish%7C1%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Feature_Recipe_Rule">WS Apple-Orange Cranberry Relish</a><br />
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Preheat over to 350F<br />
Combine oats, flour, sugar, butter and baking soda into bowl. Mix together until crumbly<br />
Divide mix in two<br />
Pack (larger) half into greased 9"x9"pan. Spread cranberry sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Press down with your hand<br />
Bake for 35-40 minutes until a rich golden brown. Cut into squares <br />
(Delicious served warm with ice cream).<br />
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To check out these and many other mouth-watering desserts, click on the link above. Happy drooling!!yellow+grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17284693720450930828noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7782502045300379891.post-83387692282874210312010-09-30T21:17:00.001-04:002010-09-30T21:23:59.651-04:00Awesome Autumn<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Autumn is here (even if it doesn't quite feel like it yet) and it's time for pumpkins, turkey and all things apple. Well, I like to see new takes on old favorites and I came across this article on </span><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/halloween/easy-no-carve-pumpkins-00000000043701/page2.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Real Simple</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for ways to decorate pumpkins without carving. Now I must admit that I love getting to the pumpkin seeds for roasting (so yummy) but I'd be willing to skip it for this DIY project! My absolute fave are the metallic ones. How about you? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Found this cute s'mores idea by way of <a href="http://maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com/">Maddycakes Muse</a> from <a href="http://www.livinglocurto.com/">Living Locurto</a>! I personally love owls and anything designed around them is a thumbs up in my book :)</span><br />
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