Spread a little L O V E

I've been finishing up a couple of pretty new pillows!



 

Two, pretty pillows to spice up a couple corners of the house!

Pillows are such a fulfilling little project for me.  (No pun intended) Every now and again I like to take out an older pillow and throw in a new one to keep things freshened up.

Happy Monday!  It's HOT here! 

 

Made two batches of these over the weekend........

 

Shared a plate of pancakes with the family on Saturday morning....



Ate artichokes on Sunday....(and some other yummy things)  How was your weekend?

Happy June 1st!

It's that time of year..........winding down the school year!  I can hardly believe it's June!!!!!!!!!!!!  The month of May was incredibly full and busy!



My studio is a mess with fabric scraps all over the place, while I have been madly sewing end of the year teacher gifts!  This time around I was on the ball and got them all made and wrapped ahead of time!  I usually wait 'til the night before and stress myself out with last minute sewing.











This was a perfect way to use of pretty fabric scraps.  I brought home a stack of note cards from the dollar bins at Target!  They fit perfectly in the pockets!  If you want to try this project, I highly suggest using a stiff iron on interfacing.  It makes the note card holders keep their shape!  (It worked well for me)  You could also get creative and use ribbons for the ties.....I didn't have enough ribbons on hand, so I just cut strips of fabric and folded and sewed them....make sure you iron everything as you go ........  It makes it easier to sew.  The little drawstring bags have note cards and a pen in them, for the music teacher, librarian, science teachers, etc.....What are you making for the teachers in your life?  Tell me your ideas!

Happy cherry day!

 Cherries and pretty new birthday bowls!



Today is a happy, sunny day!!!!!!!!!!!! I am being spoiled by my loving family with flowers, cards, and gifts!  I just love this time of the year.....sunshine, new blossoms, flowers, and the fresh scent of grasses and blossoms in the springtime air.

Happy day, everyone!

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday, everyone!  It's another beautiful day here.  Looking forward to spending lots of time outdoors this weekend!  Here is a delicious recipe for you to try.  I am going to make another batch and pack them in our picnic basket for Mother's Day!  (along with a few other yummies)  Don't forget to bring your mother some flowers or chocolate this Sunday!


Zucchini Bites

1 cup zucchini, grated
1 egg
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup cheese, grated
1/4 cup bread crumbs (I used one slice of gluten-free bread, and crumbled it up)
dash of sea salt
a few shakes of paprika

Preheat oven to 375F.

Yield:  12 mini muffin

Grate the zucchini and place on paper towel to squeeze out excess water.  This helps the zucchini bites to not be too gooey in the middle, when they come out of the oven.  Mix all ingredients together.  Spoon into greased muffin tins, and fill almost to the top.  I sprinkled a bit more cheddar cheese on top....you could sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, as well.

Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes.

Let cool, eat and enjoy!  These are a great snack for your kids, or a fun appetizer, or snack!

 

Recipe adapted from The Curious Country Cook 

Sunbuttery goodness

Sunbutter cookies........these are SOOO GOOD, you have to try them!  They are kind of like peanut butter cookies, but better!  Sunflower seed butter is a good substitute for those with peanut allergies.  Very tasty, indeed.





 Sunbutter Cookies

1 cup sunbutter 
2 eggs
1/4 cup agave nectar
dash of sea salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (make sure it is gluten-free)
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup tapioca flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/4 cup Teff flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 


Preheat oven to 350F. Place a sheet of parchment paper on baking sheet.
Mix all ingredients until batter is smooth.  Scoop spoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. Flatten on baking sheet. Sprinkle with organic sugar, and place a chocolate chip in the center of each cookie, if you like.  Bake at 350 F. for 10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.  Remove promptly from oven and let cool.  Remove from baking sheet once the cookies have cooled and place on racks to cool.  Just in case you still have a few lingering cookies, they freeze very well.


 

Super weekend!

Super moon, on Cinco de Mayo!





Hiking straight up a steep hill, to see this view!

Enjoying our gorgeous weather!!

What about you?  How was your weekend?

Hello, May!

Oh my bloomin roses!
There is something so fresh and pure about the first roses of the season!
First backyard berries of the season!
Yummy!
Lots to look forward to this month.
Lets bring it on, May!