When Valentine’s time arrives each year I bake up delights like Red Velvet Whoopie Pies and Chocolate Raspberry Croissants, but rarely have I ever decorated for Valentine’s Day. Go ahead, call me Scrooge… wait...wrong holiday. If you love all things frilly, lovey dovey, pinky, sticky sweet, heart covered, cupid cuddling decorating, then girlfriend, more power to you! I….just…can’t. But I adore the color red and little touches around the home are nice reminders of this season of love. My ... Read More about Simple Valentine Tablescape
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
This Valentines I’m combining my two loves, red velvet cake and whoopie pies. My mom made my sisters and I chocolate whoopie pies for special treats growing up, and red velvet cake was always MY birthday cake. This combination is LOVE at first bite! Though I have my mom’s classic red velvet recipe I could make from scratch, I chose to grab a box of Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Red Velvet Cake mix right from my newly organized pantry. Note: This frosting recipe is the oldest known recipe ... Read More about Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
A Sisal Obsession
What is our obsession with sisal, jute, and sea grass? The sisal in the Sand & Sisal homestead is well represented, and thankfully, decorating trends for 2011 keep these natural fibers in the forefront. Our homes are filled with sisal and sea grass baskets with varying colors and textures. Rugs with combinations of sisal, jute, and sea grass adorn our floors. Pottery Barn has earned it’s fair share from me with my 4 rugs of varying sizes. I LOVE THEM! They clean up like no body’s ... Read More about A Sisal Obsession
How to Frame a Mirror
You all know my master bed/bath is undergoing a facelift and adding framed mirrors is part of the process. Most homes have these huge behemoth mirrors and mine is no exception. Don’t get me wrong I love mirrors! Is that vain to say? Mirrors magnify the light in a room, and I love lots of natural light, but they tend to look a little big and naked. (I’m talking about the mirrors now, not necessarily what they’re reflecting!!!!) Let’s dress that mirror! This project was so ... Read More about How to Frame a Mirror
Chocolate Raspberry Valentine Croissants
Can you imagine anything more mouth watering than the tangy tartness of raspberries, flaky, buttery pastry, and rich, sweet melted chocolate ? Say I Love You with a special Valentine’s Day breakfast. Raspberries and chocolate have always been a phenomenal pairing. Puff pastry is ultra versatile in baking. To use it, simply remove from freezer and defrost approximately 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, unfold pastry and gently roll with a rolling pin to smooth it out a ... Read More about Chocolate Raspberry Valentine Croissants
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